TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4042, 1 September 1931, Page 55

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, August 31. Mrs Alan Gray is visiting Wellington.

Mrs Russell Ritchie is at Dloeraki with her family for the holidays.

Miss Patricia Stronach left on Wednesday for Christchurch.

Mrs Dickie is spending a week or two at Queenstown.

Mrs H. H. Barrs, Darfield. is the guest of Mrs J. R. Blues in Cargill street.

Miss Samuel, of Invercargill, is visiting Dunedin.

Mrs J. Bond, of Timaru, is on a short holiday visit to Dunedin.

Mrs Robert Gilkison is staying at Queenstown for a fortnight.

Miss Vida Jaeobs is visiting Queenstown.

Mrs Spencer. St. Clair, is taking a motor trip to the Lakes district.

Dr and Mrs Frank Dunlop are staying at Karitane for a holiday.

Mrs J. A. Jenkins is staying at Karitane.

Mrs Vivian, Cumberland street, is visiting her son, Dr Vivian, in Christchurch.

Miss Margaret Dunlop and her brother, Mr John Dunlop, are staying at Heriot.

Miss Every is visiting Timaru, where she is the guest of the Misses Hassell.

Miss Betty Reeves is staying with Mrs J. A. Sim at her residence, Queenstown.

Mrs J. Sutherland Ross has gone to Pukepito, Balclutha, for a holiday.

Mrs W. Stretwell, of Shanghai, is the guest of Mrs John Cook at St. Leonards.

Miss Adine Acton-Adams has returned from Christchurch.

Miss F. Peake is spending her holidays in the Waikato district.

Mrs Easther and Mrs H. A.Le Cren are spending a short holiday at Karitane.

Mrs S. K. Sleigh has returned from Invercargill.

Mrs James Hutehison is visiting Christchurch.

Mrs Wakefield Holmes is spending a holiday in Oamaru.

Miss Esrne Trotter is spending a holiday at Riverton.

Dr and Mrs C. E. de Lautour are visiting Queenstown.

Mr and Mrs Matheson and Miss Alison Matheson are staying at Leith House.

Mrs Sloan Brown is staying at her cottage in Queenstown.

Miss Barbara White is visiting her sister, Mrs A. Grant, at Lake Hayes.

Miss Molly Pears, who has been the guest of Mrs E. J. P. Denny at St. Clair, has returned south.

Miss Phyllis Sharpe, of Geraldine, is the guest of ‘Mrs G. E. Thompson, St. David street.

Mrs Charles Bowker, of Timaru, is visiting her daughter, Mrs A. C. Stephens, Hawthorne avenue.

Miss Edith Macdonald, of Invercargill, is staying with her aunt, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, at “Fairy Hill,” St. Clair.

Miss Prue Wynn-Williams, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Douglas Brewer, Merlin street, Roslyn.

Mrs Harman Reeves has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs J. Newton, in Christchurch.

Mrs Douglas Ramsay is at Mrs Riley’s cottage at Waitati for the holidays, with her children.

Mrs Richard. Hudson and Mrs J. W. Smeaton are spending a few weeks at Broad Bay.

Miss Brenda Bell, of Shag Valley, is staying with Miss Theomin in Roval terrace.

Mrs J. M. Ritchie has gone to Moeraki for a few weeks, accompanied by Mies Richardson.

Mrs F. S. Batchelor is at Waitati for the holidays, also Mrs F. Fitchett and Mrs E. Williams. Professor Strong left on Wednesday for Queenstown, where she intends spending the vacation. Miss Sims, of Christchurch, is visiting Mrs W. N. Benson, Maheno street, Dunottar. Mrs Garth Gallaway, with her children. and Mrs Watson Shennan, are spending the school holidays at Linnburn Station, Central Otago. Miss Denise Champtaloup, Miss Joan Thompson, and Miss Molly Boyd are visiting Heriot as the guests of Miss Margaret Dunlop. Mrs G. R. Ritchie gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea last Tuesday at her residence. Heriot row. for the Misses Cargill and Signora da Pozza. Also present were Mesdames J. M. Ritchie, F. Fitchett, J. DI. Gallaway, and W. Laidlaw, and Misses F. Rattray, Webster, and Denniston. Dr and Mrs Pickerill, “ Hazelwell,” Ravensbourne, gave a most successful evening at the Gardens Kiosk to celebrate the. coming of age of their daughter, Miss Kathleen Pickerill. The room presented a gay appearance with decorations and glorious logs burning in the open fireplace. Dancing and some novel games occupied the first part of the evening. Then supper was served, when Air J. P. Pickerill proposed the health of the guest of honour, also presenting her with a model of a latchkey as a sign of her future liberty. Dancing was enjoyed till a late hour, and was brought to a close by the singing of “ For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow ” and “ Auld Lang Syne.” On Wednesday afternoon a large number of visitors were present at the opening ol the exhibition of pictures in the Bristol concert salon, which are by Mr and Mrs C. S. Lovell-Smith and Miss Phyllis Sharpe. The pictures were much admired, and since the opening day some have .found purchasers. Afternoon tea was served later, and much appreciated by the guests, some of whom were Mr and Mrs O’Keefe. Rev. H. Ryburn and Mrs Ryburn, Mr and Mrs Don, Mesdames Aufrere Fenwick, Robert Kennedy, G. E. Thompson, Alfred Fels, Angus Cameron, E. Theomin, H. Cooke. Hyde, Thomas Fergus, Throp, Bowler, and Howard Jackson, and Misses Kelsey, Kathleen Salmond, Z. Rutherford, B. Bell (Shag Valley). P. Wynn-Williams (Christchurch), N. Oram, Y. Champtaloup, A. Brewer. '(Mitchell, Rodgers, Theomin, and D. Jackson, and Messrs D. E. Theomin, P. R. Sargood, Neilson, Field. Burdon, Brasch, Milne,-J. L. Salmond, and Edgar.

There was a large attendance of members and visitors at the Literary Circle’s meeting at the Otago Women’s' Club on Tuesday evening to hear Mrs V. E. Galway’s paper on “ The History of Ballad.” Mrs F. J. Turner was in the chair, and announced the winners in the short story competition, which was arranged bv the circle for the prize given by Lady' Ferguson. The winners were Mrs E. L. Eastgate (“Macabre”), first. Miss Emilie Logie (“A Knight in a Bowler Hat”), second. Some of the outstanding stories will be read at some later meeting of the circle. ’Mrs Galway then read her paper, tracing the history of ballad from very early times, also telling the story in her own inimitable way, and illustrating it by many examples in Scots language. Ballads were read by Mrs Eastgate, Miss May, and Miss M'Dougal, others being sung by Mrs Turner. Miss Ida White acted as accompanist.

Spring herself seemed to be present at the Anderson’s Bay Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon, August 25, when Joyce May, third daughter of Mr and Dlrs F. J. Campbell, of Tomahawk road, Anderson’s Bay, was married by the Rev. C. Dallaston to Walter St. Omer, second son of Mr and Mrs F. F. Hormann, of Wai]*Lvi. Livercargill.. The church, decorated by Miss Lois White, was a mass of narcissi and snowdrops and made a charming setting for the bridal retinue with its colour scheme of white and green. The bridesmaids, Misses Frances and Enid Campbell.entered the church first to nuptial music played by Mr Paget Gale. They were Hower-like frocks of soft cream satin with bodices moulded to the figure and tucked to the waist, and skirts fully flared at the sides and panelled down the front. Big soft bows with apple-green flowers in the centre adorned the back of the frocks, while apple-green shoes, long cream gloves, a string of French pearls, sheafs of cream narcissi and maidenhair fern, and hats of apple-green felt lifted from the face to show a row of tiny lemon flowers, completed the picture. They were followed by the bride, darkhaired and petite, who made a radiant figure in a gown of heavy cream satin with yoke and sleeves of Chantilly lace, and sprays of hand-made flowers finishing the deep Chantilly lace decolletage across the back, and the short train which swept behind her. Her veil, worn well back

from the face, was of Brussels laee. finished with a line of orange blossom buds at the back and a cluster of blossoms at one side. She carried a sheaf of white hyacinths, freesias, narcissi, and azaleas, with touches of maidenhair fern. Little Thelma Foster, in a frock of apple-green satin with a high waist and three rows of ruching on the skirt, apple-green shoes, cream lace mittens, a hanging pucy Locket pocket trimmed with hand-made flowers, and a poke bonnet made with a niched brim, beneath which was a cluster of flowers, followed the bride and carried her veil. Messrs F. A. Bissett and C. Hormann were best man and groomsman respectively. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Wilford Tea Gardens, where they were received by the father and mother of the bride, the latter wearing an exquisite French ensemble of deep cornflower blue, with the frock having a flared skirt and a jumper effect of silver-grey Chantilly lace, and the coat trimmed with silver-grey fox fur, finished with a long cape at back. Her hat was of a deeper blue sisol straw with georgette swathing and a metal and diamante ornament. She carried a bouquet of narcissi and grape hyacinths. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black georgette frock with royal blue trimmings and a small black coat and hat to match, her bouquet, being of tawny chrysanthemums. The guests were relatives and close friends of the bride and bridegroom'. Later, when the happy couple left on their honeymoon, the bride departed in a tailored nigger-brown suit with a honeycoloured blouse, a model hat of brown straw, python shoes, and a skunk stole. She carried a musquash coat, a bridal gift from her parents.

INVERCARGILL, August 29. Mr and Mrs Horace Smith and Miss Oughton are motoring through Central Otago. Mrs L. W. Wyber and her family are spending the holidays at the Rocks. Miss Beth Mabin, of Nelson, is the guest of Mrs W. R. J. Smythe. Baird street. Miss Marjory Todd is the guest of Miss Bessie DPGregor, of Mount Linton. Miss Molly Pears, of Etavale, has returned from Dunedin, where she was the guest of Mrs E. J. P. Denny. St. Clair. Miss Babette Jennings is visiting Christchurch. Mrs G. DI. Broughton is the guest of her mother, Mrs Leversedge, of Christchurch. Miss Mina Annan is visiting her home in Central Otago. Miss Lester is the guest of Mrs Jacobson, of Akaroa. Mrs A. Motel! Macdonald, “ Maranui,” Princes street, Enwood, has returned from Dunedin. Miss Prue Smith and Miss Phyllis Stent will go over to Stewart Island on Wednesday fqr a short holiday. Mrs F. D. Ruck, of Dunedin, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs D. Cochrane, Earn street, has returned home. Mrs David Allan, of Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Donald Macdonald, “ The Homestead,” Edendale. Mr and Mrs A. W. Rodger are spending the week-end with Mr and Mrs H. Cuthbert, of Sunnyside Station. Mrs A. Owen-Johnston and Mrs C. E. Just are sharing a house at the Rocks for the holidays. Mrs DI. H. Mitchel has returned from Dunedin. Mrs C. S. Longuet is the guest of Mrs Arnold Elley, Dorset street, Christchurch. Miss Adams, of Timaru, who has been the guest of Mrs A. Owen-Johnston, Northend. will return on Tuesday. Miss Dorothy Crumpton, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs R. S. MTnnes, Duke street. Mr and Mrs Percy Callender, of Roxburgh, who have been visiting Mrs T. G. Giller, Sydney street, are now the guests of Mrs Callender’s mother, Mrs J. B. Sutton, “ The Willows,” Otapiri. Miss Joan Nicoll returned to Sumner on Thursday. , Mrs W. W. Squires, of Nelson, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs T. Menzies Watson, Morven, Ohai, spent a few days as the guest of Mrs J. L. M'G. Watson, Forth street. Mrs Carnegie Gardner and Miss Tuppy Gardner, of Clifden, have returned from an extended holiday in Palmerston North and the Rotorua district. Mesdames R. A. Douglas, J. H. Watson, C. E. Just, W. S. Todd, L. W. Wyber, and H. Nichol (Clifden) were hostesses at afternoon tea during the week. The Federal Cabaret resumed its fortnightly 'dances on Saturday, one large party consisting of Mr and Mrs Spencer Rowley (Shanghai). Misses P. Smith, A. Abbey-Jones, P. Hoyles, S. Douglas, S. Wilson, E. Oliver, E. Moffett. B. Jennings and Y. Lewey; Messrs N. Watson, J. Moffett (Dunedin), H. Carswell. T. Hudson (Dunedin), C. Rout, A. H. Robins, and N. DPGregor' (Mount Linton).• Dr David Jennings, and Dr Hoani Jennings (Christchurch). The Music Circle of the Women’s Club held another of its successful evenings on Friday, with Mrs C. R. S. Barrett, the chairwoman, as hostess. The programme was:—Pianoforte solo, “ Scherzo C Sharp minor ” (Chopin), Mrs C. R. S. Barrett; song, “ Love is Meant to Make Us Glad ”

(“Merrie England”), Mrs E. K. Mills; pianoforte solo, “ Clair de Lune/’ Afoonlight (Debussy), Miss E. O’Bvrne; vocal duct, “Arise, O Sun” (Day), Mrs J. Collie and Miss P. Pilcher; violin duet. Militaire ” (Schubert) and Serenade d’Amour ” (Franz von Bion), Dlrs W. W. Dliliar and Dliss DI. Crofts; pianoforte duet, “ Egmont Duet” (Beethoven), Dliss W. Giller and Dliss L. Cooper. At the end of the programme. Dlrs A. Owen-Johnston gave a delightful travel talk which was very much appreciated.

The largest bridge party that has been held m Invercargill for many years was staged in the Women’s Club on Thursday evening. This was arranged by an associate committee of the Plunket Society. w bich a sum was raided, lhere were 35 tables in play, each hostess providing supper for her own guests. Dlrs Ritchie Crawford, a vice-president of the 1 lunket Society, in apologising for the absence of the president, Dlrs H, W. Royds, thanked the members of the associate committee, who had every reason to be proud of the tremendous success of their efforts. Dlrs Crawford also presented the prizes, which were as follows: I score for ladies, prize presented by Mrs R. A. Anderson, won by Dlrs N. i -Driver; highest score for gentlemen, prize presented by Dlr A. E. Smith, won I by Dlr J. Chilwell; hidden number, pre- ■ sented by Dlrs W. Handyside, won by i Miss L. Lawrence; hidden number, prei sented by Dlr Swale, won by Dliss Strange. I Among those present were Dlr and Mrs j C. E Watts, Dlr and Dlrs C. E. Just. Mr an<l Dlrs E. C. Lewey. Dlr and Dlrs F. W. Dixon, Mr and Dlrs J. Chilwell (Underwood), Dlr ami Mrs H. R. Dlottrani, Dlr and Dlrs C. C. Jennings; Dlesdames A Owen-Johnston. W. DI. L. Sutherland, F. J. Robinson, Thomas, A. S. Gilkisom F. O. Mac-Gibbon, J. D. Dfitchell, Seaver. A. E. W. DPDonald, F. H. Hall, F. J. Purvis. M 7. Handyside, J. Pottinger, J. L. Lush. G. I. Dloffett, Dlagrath, P. B. Witt, J. S. Nelson, Cameron, A. G. Seddon Campbell, R. Cole, E. S. Inglis, Dlathewson, J. Hamilton (Bluff), D. Cochrane F. Ruck, J. Thomson. F. Traill (Stewart Island), A. C. DlacEwan, W. D. Palmer, B. C. Basstian, Dougherty, E. K. Mills, A. Strang, R. R. Roscow, J. Dlanson, W Macalister, H. D. DPHugh, J. F. H. Alexander, T. DI. Dlaedonald, P. J. DPCarthv, A. Cutt, J. B. Cutt, C. A. Stewart, W. Quinn, A. H. Dfackrell, C. F. A. Jones, W. Kennedy (Otautau), A. Wilson J Kingsland, E. V. Dl'Keever, T. A Nicholson, S. DI, Dlaealister, H. Carswell L. W. Wyber, W 7 . A. Oliver, R. Crawford, J. T, Pram, W. R. J. Smythe, L. Webb, A. le H. Hoyles. L. W. Spencer, A Gerrard (Lady Bar k)y), O. A. B. Smith (Winton), R. Shand (Centre Bush), R. Brownlie, B. B. Jones, P. H. Yickery, N. R. Driver, J. L. Cameron. A. J. Deaker, H. Drees, J. G. Petrie, W. G. Clark. C. H. S. Pasley. A. M. Dlaedonald, C. B. Tapley, R. A. Douglas, E. K. Smythies, H. O. Stuckey. W. 8. Todd, F. C. Rowley, C. Otway, H. G. Brass, J. E. Hannah, 8. Ritchie, J. R. Sutton, Misses Strange, Dluir, R. Dlaedonald, Fynes-Clinton, Swale (Limehills), Asher, Anderson, Adams (Timaru), C. M’Leod, Perrin, E. DlKay, Hackworth, Pilcher, Rowley, Lester. W. Tucker, Stout (2), P. Hoyles, R. Stuckey, Guthrie, DI. Lush, L. Lawrence, G. Dlacdonald, N. Gilkison, DI. Girdler, I. Strang, Dlanson, Cooper,JTaylor, Alexander. Whitmore, Batchelor, Dfessrs John Gilkison. A. F. Gilkison, DI. H. Mitchell, J. F. Dundas, Tate, H. Sutton, and T. F. Dlacdonald. OADIARU, August 29. — Dliss Hertslet. of Waimate. who has been the guest of Dr and Mrs Orbell, has returned. Dliss Russell, the vicarage, who has been spending a holiday in Palmerston North, has returned. Dlrs John Fraser has returned from Dunedin. Dliss Kemp has returned from Timaru. Mr and Dlrs L. Wright and family are spending the school holidays at their run. Dlrg Dlaedonald and family, who were in town last week, have returned to Waimate. Dliss Cameron, Papakaio, is the guest of Dlrs Irvine in Hull street. Mr and Mrs T. Wrightiand family have gone up to their run for the school holidays. Mrs Solomon, who has been staying with her sister. Dlrs Shackleton, at Waimate, hag returned. Dlrs Harold Preston and family, of Galloway, are spending the school holidays. in Oamaru. Miss Helen Sumpter, of Dlasterton, is spending a holiday with her parents, Dlr and Dlrs George Sumpter, Ouse street. Ball at Herbert. The Herbert Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, the occasion being the Spinsters and Benedicts’ Ball, visitors being present from far and neai. The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers, balloons, and evergreens by the Dlisses Agnes Wilson. DI. Hill, I. Loder, and Messrs Gillespie and Paterson. Excellent, music was supplied by an orchestra, extras being played by Dliss Young, and Messrs Robertson and Gillespie. Mr R. Stringer made an

efficient M.C. The supper arrangements J,?. 1 ;?. 111 (' ae hands of Dlesdames Campbell VV ilham Wilson, Davis, A. Wilson, Aitchison, and Misses A. Wilson, DI. Hill, and I. Loder, and left nothing to be desired, inere were some pretty dresses worn, and among those present our correspondent noticed Dlesdames J. Dl'Phail, wearing blue satin; A. DPDlillan, sea green crepe de chine and floral bridge coat; J. Budge, black crepe de chine; R. Dl’Kerrow, Waianakarua, blue georgette and bridge coat; Johnston, Moeraki, embossed floral velvet; Noel Robertson, Waianakarua, blue silk taffeta; E. Hill, black velvet; 1. Young, blue silk; Kendall, Moeraki, saxe blue silk; R. Gould, Hampden, navy blue crepe de chine; and Dlisses 4r S -n n ’ ~f loral satin and bridge coat, DI. Hill, floral rayon silk and net; 1. Loder, red georgette and bridge coat; Al. Davis, green taffeta; Audrey Paterson, vieux rose silk; C. Dlorrison, geranium red georgette; G. Craig, blue silk; B. Gray, floral taffeta; DI. M’Lean, black silk and lace; N. Anderson, green taffeta; Alay Irvine, lemon crepe de chine and gold lace; Alaisie Irvine, blue georgette; 0. Garvan, lavender crepe de chine; Eileen ,”’ s °n, Oamaru, floral taffeta; Dluriel Wilson, Oamaru, flame georgette; Rena Aiorrison, lavender georgette; Hazel Williamson, pink embossed silk velvet; Ruby Campbell, pink georgette; Williamson, Waianakarua, blue taffeta; Enid Reid. ? e ° r « e tte;. Kita Wilson, apple green taffeta, Gwen Kirkwood, green silk; Agnes Paterson, saxe blue silk; Ferrie, floral t J 2 h °? to U> Moeraki. bright flame taiieta; badie Laurenson, Kakanui, black crepe de chine; E. Ross, Waianakarua, black lace and net; Dlona Huttou, Waianakarua blue taffeta; DI. Douglas. Hampden, pmk brocaded silk; E. Cormack, DJoeraki, pink silk; F. Hutton, aprieot silk and lace; E. Hooper, red georgette and floral bridge coat; D. Hooper, red georgette; K. Hooper, lemon silk; F. King, blue silk; A. Hooper, apricot taffeta and bridge coat:; S. Young, Kakanui, pink silk alana karua, green silk; B. Watson, blue silk; Malthus, Kartigi, heliotrope striped silver tissue; E. Wharton, Incholme, cream satin and floral , c< ? at : T - Smith, Kakanui, pink silk; Smith, Kakanui, blue silk; A. Smith, Kakanui, floral voile; Geddes, Oamaru, white satin; M'Kerrow, Oamaru, white satin; Aitchison, Hampden, lemon taffeta and bridge coat; DI. Haig, Dunedin, white silk and embossed silver bridge coat; Malthus, Kartigi, blue silk; Wilson, Maheno, red georgette and net; C. Wilson Maheno, flame silk and net; Austing Hampden, vieux rose silk and lace; Kemp’ Aloeraki, green silk; J. Hooper, blue silk and many others. ’

WAIDIATE, August 29. A marriage has been arranged between Alister Patrick Boyle, formerly of Waimate and Rosa, younger daughter of Dir and Dlrs Howard Tripp, of Timaru. Dlrs Henry Harper, “ Grassy Hills.” ha 6 returned home from a visit to Mrs B. E. Iripp at Timaru. Dliss DI. Akhurst is spending her holi-da-vs with her parents, Dlr and Mrs F. Akhurst, Exeter street. Mrs A. A. Scott is the guest,of Dlrs R. Alanchester at Fairlie. Dlrs Lamb, of Auckland, is staying for a short period with Dlr and Dlrs A. Jones High street. Recently a most enjoyable surprise party visited “ Downlands.” the home of ,t ] r ,. and Dlrs H. Ruddenklau. Dancing, billiards, and ping-pong passed away the happy hours. Some of those present were Dlr and Dlrs H. Ruddenklau, Dfr and Dlrs G. Ruddenklau. Dfr and Dlrs F. Ruddenklau. Dlr and ’Dlrs R. Rickman, Mr and Dlrs F. Wallace, Dfr and Dlrs A. M‘Rae, Dlr and Dlrs C. Rickman, Dlr and Dlrs F. Hart, Dlr and Dlrs Grant, Dlr and Dlrs A. Scott, Dlr and Dlrs Carlton. Dlisses D. Ruddenklau, G. Holmes, C. M'Bi’idc, DI. d’Auvergne, R. Hertslet, J. Wallace, E. DPDonald, R. Douglas, E. Laurenson, A. Dliller. W. Judge, DI. Garland, Black, and B. Dlanehester, and Dfessrs Hertslet. Dledlicott (31, Tennant, d’Auvergne, Hardcastle, DPRae, Kidd, Garland, _ Norris, Dlanehester, Dlilsom, and Waite.

TIDIARU, August 29. Dliss L. Dl'Laren, “ Cadogan,” who has been staying with Dliss Tripp. Ovari Gorge, and Dlrs Sinclair Thomson, “ The Crossing,” has returned home. Dlrs B. E. H. Tripp, “ Orielton.” has returned from a short visit to Miss Tripp, of Orari Gorge. Mrs George Helmore, of Christchurch, who lias been staying with Dlrs W. H. Helmore, “ Koromiko,” has left for Waimate. Dliss Cicily OTRorke, of Christchurch, is spending a few days at the Hermitage. Dliss Kathleen Robinson, “ Oakwood,” has returned from a winter sports party at Porter’s Pass. Dlrs A. S. Elworthy, Holme Station, is the guest of her daughter, Dlrs Derrick Gould, of Christchurch. Dlrs Gerald Bowen and Dliss Christobel Bowen, of Christchurch, are the guests ” of Dlrs W. H. Helmore, “ Koromiko,” Wai-iti road.

Miss Mary Bridges, Sefton street, is ■pending a few days in Wellington. Miss Sheila Howell, of Mount Nimrod, ■pent the week-end with Mrs A. J. Mullins, Hampton House Flats. Mr and Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Otipua road, have left for a visit to Christchurch. Miss Rosa Tripp and her guest. Miss K. Ormonde, of Hawke’s Bay, are the guests of Miss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Mr and Mrs A. Hope. “ Tumanako,” are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mrs Waite, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs M. J. Burdon, “ Parkhurst,’’ Woodbury. Mrs R. D. King. Sophia street, has left to spend a few days at Mayfield. Miss Jessie Mackenzie, of “ Otumarama,” and Miss Mary Gabites, Wai-iti road, are the guests of Mrs Alister Mackenzie, Clayton Station. Miss Olive Lyon, of England, is the guest of Mrs Gerald Murray, ‘’Glenwore.” Miss June Batchelor, of Dunedin, has returned from a visit to Mrs Herbert Elworthy. ’’ Craigniore.” Mr and Mrs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road, have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Mary Bond. “ Dunrobin,” who has been staying with Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, “ Silverton,” has left for Christchurch. Miss Greta Paterson, Sefton street, has arrived from Dunedin. Vases of daffodils made gay decorations in the Goode Jntcnte Rooms last Friday, when Mrs Hayter, “Rollesby.” entertained a number of friends in honour of her granddaughter, Mrs Neill Alexander, whose marriage took place recently. Mrs Hayter received her guests wearing a well-cut frock of black crepeline, with cuffs and collar of shell pink georgette. Her hat was black felt, and she wore a black fur coat. Her daughter. Airs Al. G. Bruce, wore an effective suit in shaded greens, with a small green hat to match and a grey fur wrap. The guest of honour wore a becoming Jcaf green ensemble with a small, close-fitting hat of the same attractive shade of ereen. Those invited were Mrs 11. D. Blair, Mrs C. Hayter. Mrs L. E. Finch, Mrs E. Rilstone. Mrs C. Parker. Mrs Muir. Mrs J. C. Guinness, and Misses Pezcy Unwin. Dendrah Rhodes, Molly ’Washbourn, Jessie and Mary Mackenzie. Enid Jones, June Orbell. Mary and Nancy Bond, Nita Knubley. Gladys Piper. Mary and Rosamond Rolleston, Ratahi Parker. Jean and Wanda Hayter, Betty and Margaret Kerr. Betty Mnrrav. Dorothy and Helen Kerr, Mae Scott, Scota Steward. Helen Paterson. Dorothy Raymond, and Peggy HunterWeston. Sprays of japonica and vases of glowing Iceland poppies made effective decorations in Mrs J. C. Miller’s drawing room on Thursday afternoon, when Mr and Mi's Miller entertained a number of friends at a . musical afternoon. Mrs Miller received her guests in a very smart French suit of navy blue crepeline with white pin spots and becoming little hat to match. During the afternoon the guests enjoyed hearing Mrs P. A. Elworthy (Gordon’s Valley) playing the violin, with Mrs A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station) accompanying her, and also the delightful songs of Mr S. Razell Wood. Mrs P. A Elworthy wore a charming frock of black, lightened with cuffs and collar of ermine, and a smart black hat, ■ while Mrs A, S. Elworthy wore an attractive black frock with a close-fitting little black hat. The guests invited included Miss Tripp. Mrs Sinclair Thomson. Miss L. M’Laren (Timaru). Mr and Mrs George

Dennistoun, Mr and Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Mrs AV. H. Hargreaves, Mrs J. M. Barker, Mrs John Barker, Mrs Guyon Macdonald. Mrs Sharpe, Mrs F. Stopford (Napier), Mrs Mouline, Mrs Robin Harper, Mrs B. Tripp, Mrs Waite (Christchurch), Mrs M. Burdon, Mrs Michael Barker. Mrs Percy Barker, the Rev. and Mrs Coursie, Mrs Macdonald, Mr J. Hodgkin, and Captain R. Burdon. The marriage has taken place between Helen Eugenie Goodenough, only daughter of Mrs Al. G. Bruce, and granddaughter of Mrs Hayter “ Rollesby,” Burke’s Pass, and the late Captain Hayter, R.N., and George Neill, son of Captain and Mrs G. F. Alexander, of England. On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs L. S. Talbot, president of the Play Reading Circle of the South Canterbury Women's Club, and Mrs L. Al. Inglis, chairwoman, entertained those members of the club who were the successful competitors for the South Canterbury Drama League's shield in the recent competition. Afternoon tea was served in the bridge room, which was decorated with pale mauve stylotis. Those present included Mrs E. J. Le Cren. president of the club, Mr Razell Wood, producer of the play, and Miss Wood, Mr and Airs J. D. H. Buchanan, and members of the committee of the Play Reading Circle.

_The Misses Hassall, “ Carshalton,” North street, were ‘‘at home” to their friends on Thursday, when they gave a tea party in honour of their sister. Mrs J. Barrie Martin, of "Wellington, who wore a frock of green patterned velvet with mastic coloured georgette collar ami cuffs, and a long rope of jade beads. The rooms were decorated with stylotis and pussywillow, the same flowers being used in the dining room. The guests included Mesdames F. Clissold. Huddleston. F. A. Ray. mond, L. E. Finch. William Raymond, 11. 11. Webb. F. E. Whitehead. G. Hart, H. Hall, G. S. Cray, R. H. Priest, Vincent, and Pringle, and Misses Pringle. Hassell (2). Turnbull. Ziosler, Murdoch. Hay, Rutherford (Dunedin). Pigott, and Fussell. The visiting teams of the South Island secondary schools’ football tournament were' the guests of honour at a most enjoyable dance in the Scottish Hall on Wednesday night. The hall was well filled with young people, the local high schools being well represented. A very enjoyable dance was given by Mrs A. L. Marshall, at her home in Beverley road on Monday night. Those present included the Misses Margaret Kerr. Margaret and Mary Shand, Dorothy 'Walton. Marjorie Shirtcliffe. Ailsa Campbell. Hazel Rule. Anne Gabites. Alison Ussher, Sally Lindsay. Lenore Wood. Marjorie Appleby, Ethel and Evelyn Adams, Cecily Todd, Joan Washbourn. Maimie Cleland. Janet Miller. Lucy and Grace Mackay. Marjorie Kelland, Nancy Paterson, Jessie Taylor, and Bonnie Marshall. and Messrs A. L. Marshall,. D. Davidson. A. Anderson. J. Strang. N. Watts. W. Taylor. G. Innes-Jones, B. V. ■Wright, B. Manchester, G. Gabites. J. Mackay. B. Couper, L. Crosse. T. Ryan. C. Stevens. H. Crawford. R. Hounsell. J. Wade. W. Robertson. I. Marshall, A. Morton, G. Low, W. Martin, C. Blue, G. Geddes. D. Wood, A. Marshall, J. Walton, B. Craig, and H. Fern. The Broadway Cabaret on Saturday night was a blaze of colours and charming frocks. Mr and Mrs Ben Howell (Cave), entertained a large number of friends, their guests being Mr and Mrs A. J. Mullins, Misses Sheila Howell (Cave)i Cecil Elworthy. Betty Harper. Dendrah Rhodes,. Elena Helmore, June Orbell. Lou Cartwright. Mai Scott, Helen Kerr, Dorothy Kerr (Cave). Peggy Unwin, Rosamond Rolleston, Lysaght. and C. Livingstone (Wellington), and Messrs E. Elworthy. A. Elworthy, P. Gresson, Al Gresson, G. Palmer-Chapman. H. Stevens. E. Kerr. D. Young. J. Rolleston. J. Watson, B. Thomas, B. Gibson, R. Murchison, and others. ASHBURTON. August 29. Alias Hunter, of Rangitata, is visiting Ashburton. The engagement is announced of Jean Winifred, only daughter of Air W. L.

Aitken, of Alethven, and Robert Alexander, only son of Air and Airs J. A. Callaghan, of Methven. Aliss Joan Murchison, of Lake Coleridge, is visiting Airs A. Thompson, Christchurch. Airs Dulien, sen., and Aliss V. Dulien are the guests of Airs Owen Bishop. Airs John Alontgomery, of Christchurch, accompanied by her mother, Airs Rich, and her children, are spending the holidays at Eiffelton.

Mrs A. A. Taylor, of Peel Forest, is visiting her parents at Springfield. Air and Airs R. T. Coward, accompanied by Airs Coward and Aliss Coward, motored to Christchurch for a few days this week.

Rev. and Airs Harold, of Tinwald, were visitors to Christchurch this week. Alt and Airs Alorrin, of Hinds, are spending a holiday in Invercargill. The engagement is announced of Ena Livingstone, elder daughter of Air and i Airs E. C. Aleeking, of Ashburton, and i Ronald Forest, elder son of Airs and the | late Air Ronald Lethain, of “ Ranui,” I Lauriston, Ashburton. ■ Aliss Cordner and Aliss Carnie, of ; Christchurch, are the guests of Airs E. i B. Newton, “ The Willows,” Ashburton. : Airs J. Lane is staying at the Federal i Hotel, Christchurch. , Airs Frank Scott and her children, of • Christchurch, and Airs J. W. K. Lawrence, of Christchurch, and her children are spending the school holidays at the Rakaia fishing huts. At St. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton, the marriage was celebrated of Violet Evelyn, youngest daughter of Airs Kingsbury and the Air H. Kingsbury, of Dorie, and Norman Edgar Arnold, second son of Air and Airs Robert R. Breach, of Rakaia. The bride wore a beautiful frock of ivory satin beaute. made in Princess style, with fully-flared ankle-length skirt. Her pretty embroidered veil was held in .place by a circlet of orange blossom and buds, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink and white hothouse flowers and ferns with white satin streamers. Aliss Jean Kingsbury, the bride's niece, was bridesmaid, and wore a frock of almond green crepe de chine and sunburnt rose radium lace and a wide felt hat to tone. She carried a posy in shades of rose and bronze. Air Bramwell Breach was his brother’s best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Madden's Tea Rooms. Later, when Air and Airs Breach left for the north on their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a blue costume with blue hat and carrying a blue velour coat with fur trimmings.

Alany friends assembled recently at St’. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton, to witness the marriage of Eileen Deborah, second daughter of Air and Airs H. P. Clayton, of Domain Lodge, Ashburton, and William, eldest son of Air and Airs W. AlcAndrew, of Castleford, England. The bride wore a charming gown of ivory satin and georgette, made with a shortfitting bodice and skirt trimmed with fine georgette pleating falling ankle-length. A beautiful silk net veil, caught at each side of the head with a spray of orange blossom, fell to form a train, and she carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Aliss Alma Forsyth, cousin of the bride, wore a sleeveless frock of pink figured satin, made with a long bodice and anklelength skirt. Air Douglas Clayton acted as best man. After a reception, held at Sutherland's Tea Rooms, Air and Airs AlcAndrew left for the north, the bride wearing a navy blue costume, a closefitting hat to match, and fox fur. CHRISTCHURCH, August 29. Last week, at her home in Fendalton. Airs Michael 11. Godby was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge party, given in honour of Airs W. Colbeck, of Auckland. Those present were Aiesdames AV. RolleSton. Hampton Rhodes, Colbeck, Grey Colbcek, Wills. Beals, H. Bhrker. S. Lawrence, and G. Cotterill and Alisses AITI- - and Cracroft Wilson. At their home in Kihnore street, Airs R. T. Cowper and Aliss Rita Cowper were hostesses at a very enjoyable “china” evening party given in honour of Miss Erica Lynsky, whose wedding takes place shortly. Bridge was played in the drawing room, which was gay with spring flowers. The guests were Aliss E. Lynskey, Airs S. AL Lynskey, Airs K. Cooper, Airs P. Robertson, Alisses J. and S. Lynskey, J. and N. Shand, J. Blunden, B. Evans. N. Davies, AL Reese, L. and V. Davidson, K. Penny, F„ AL, and J. Seabrook, H. Haskins, G. Wilkins, P. and K. Needham, B. Rose, and P. Clowes. A surprise party, organised by Airs Eric Pumphrey and Aliss Julie Snow, visited the Alisses Alenzies’ studio on Alonday night, to celebrate the birthday' of Aliss F.gidia Alenzies. Miss Alary Alenzies, who had been forewarned of the arrival of the visitors, welcomed them wearing an attractive frock of cherry' red satin, while Aliss Egidia Alenzies wore an amber satin frock with a posy of orchids on the shoulder. The guests, all of whom spent an enjoyable evening dancing, were AL- and Airs Eric Pumphrey, Dr and Airs Frank Scott. Dr and Airs Arthur Thomson, Air and Airs R. W. Alorrow, Air and Airs 11. St. A. Alurray, Air and Airs J. G. L. Vernon, Air and Mrs AV. H. Cowper. Air and Airs Gordon Coull, Air and Airs Ivan Wood, Air and Airs Guy Nicholl, Alisses Alary and Egidia Alenzies, Julie Snow, Helen Buckham, Joan and Geraldine Alaling, Nancy Gardner, Joan Nicholl, Joan Cooper, Dorothy. Day, Claire Perry, Norah Newton, Alay Andrew, and Kathleen. Hoare. and Alessrs E. W. Reeves, Robison, Leo Reeves, E. Orbell, F. Hogg, Guy Barnett, R. J. S. Bean, Noel Gardner. • G. Alilne, AV. Day, P. Shea, P. Recce, R. Wood, G. Fairhurst, B. Smyth, ; nd R. Alorrow.

In the semi-finals of the championship of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club, concluded at the Shirley links on Tuesday, Aliss Al. Beadel defeated Aliss B. Rutherford, and Airs G. Kingseote defeated Aliss Hahnai Loughnan. The final over 36 holes will be played shortly between Aliss Beadel and Airs Kingseote. At their home at Fendalton Misses Monica and Rona Little entertained a number of their friends at a delightful dance. Airs H. T. Little, who welcomed her daughters’ guests, wore a handsome frock of navy blue lace, and a velvet coatee to match. Aliss Alonica Little wore a dainty' frock of green net, and Miss Rona Little a pink floral silk frock. Those present ■were Alisses Margaret Hamilton. Betty Adair, Ruth Hamilton, Molly AA’hiteside, Daisy Reid, Alargaret Hayes, Billie Allen, Alison AlacGibbon, Elizabeth

Alpers, Pauline Faircrought, Helen Hamilton, Beverley Anderson, D. Adams, and Rena Macdonald, ami Messrs T. Wilson, K. Nickoils. R. Adair, N. Hamilton, J. Stevenson, D. Cropp, T. Reid. D. Allen, C. Hart. B. Hamilton, W. Redpath, S. Wilson. D. Myers. J. Little, J. Camm, K. Myers, and R. Nicholson. Mrs Deans, Riccarton House, is visiting Mr and Mrs James Deans, of Homebush. Mrs Guy Scott and her son are spending the school holidays at the Rakaia fishing huts. Mrs Colbeck, of Auckland, who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law. Mr and Mrs Grey Colbeck, Cashmere Hills, has left for the north. Mrs G. Helmore, “ Millbrook.” Fendalton. is visiting Mrs W. 11. Helmore; of Timaru. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, .his sister. Mrs Willes, and Miss V. Hynes, have left for Wellington. Mrs J. F. Studhohne. Fendalton, has left for a visit to Auckland. Mrs R. M. Innes, who has been visiting her parents, .Mr and Mrs George Gould, “ Avonbank,” Fendalton, has returned to her home in Orari. BLENHEIM, August 28. A most successful and enjoyable dance was given by the matron and nursing staff of the, Wairau Hospital at their home on Friday evening. From the balcony, beautifully lit by many coloured lights and decorated with almond blossom, the matron (Miss Lewis) received the guests upon arrival. The large sliding doors dividing the dining and drawing rooms were drawn aside, making a large ballroom, which was most artisticallydecorated with orange and flame-coloured streamers and lamp shades. The walls were draped with lycopodium _ intermingled with poppies to tone, giving the room a very animated appearance. Delightful music was generously contributed by Moller’s Orchestra. In the lecture room, decorated ~ with pink and mauve cherry blossom, a dainty' supper was set out and dispensed. The evening was made gay by several novelty dances. Much amusement was created by the “ Snowball ” dance, and the nurses’ competition, “ Excuse Me ” waltz, • won by Sister Boshier, was a huge success. Miss Lewis waa wearing a handsome frock of gold

lace and bridge coat of gold tissue. Mrs Julian was attired in black georgette relieved with pink flowers. Others present were Mrs Redman, who wore a black lace frock; Airs Noble-Adams,, black georgette; Mrs E. Reid, black lace; Airs L. Casey', black georgette; Airs GAlitchell, black frock with floral brocaded, coat; Aliss Hammond, almond green satin, beaute, floral bridge coat; Aliss Boshier, black panne velvet, black and silver bridge coat; Aliss Beattie, cherry taffeta; Aliss C’limo, green georgette, green and gold, coat; Alias Snowden, blue georgette and. tulle; Aliss B. Griffiths, white satin; Alias L. Horne, white satin and tulle; Miss D. Lucas, lemon taffeta; Aliss Prince, blue georgette; Aliss L. Alurphy, lemon taffeta; Aliss Alarshall, pink georgette; Aliss P. Thompson, black georgette; Aliss Foote (Picton), blue georgette; Alisses Watts, Erskine, Wintringnam, Ward, Taylor, Snowden, APCallum, Richardson, Gill, APLennan, O’Leary, Gardiner, ami Willis, and Alessrs G. Alitchell, Gray. H. Boyce, Alorrison, T. Watts, Horton, Hale, J. Alitchell, Casey, Alurphy, Alannix, Ward, Wills, Eagan, and A. APCallum. On Tuesday evening at the Women’s Club Aliss Isobel Rutherford entertained, a few friends at bridge. The large lounge was comfortably arranged for play and tastefully decorated with bowls of spring bull® and violets. Aliss Rutherford, who received her guests upon arrival, was wearing a black georgette frock. The guest securing a score nearest to a hidden number was the winner, and after play had been resumed for a given time Mrs T. Renwick was presented with the first prize. Airs A. Alaclaine came second, and was also presented with a gift. A delicious supper was served. Others present were Aiesdames Stocker, Teschemaker, B. Clouston, C. Rutherford, Fell, Churchward, Alaclaine, L. Chaytor, Corry, de Castro, H. Harris, L. Clouston, Bridge, and Aliss Bell. On Alonday afternoon the members of the Alusic Club assembled at the residence of Airs I. Wintringham, in Aluller road. Mrs Wintringham spoke upon “ Oratorio,” after which musical items were rendered and a delicious afternoon tea was served. The drawing room was prettily arranged with mimosa and prunus and other spring flowers. Those present included Aiesdames Al. Wood, Gray, M’Oueen, C. Al’Lauchlan, H. Alills, A. Alills, and Alisses Wintringham, LandonLane, I. Sheat, Turner, and D. Wood Aliss Stops, organiser of the Women’s Institute, visited Kaikoura and Flaxbourne last week, and, accompanied by Aliss Warren, of Hawke’s Bay, is at present visiting Blenheim. Last evening at the Alasonic Hall she gave a most enjoyable function which was well attended. A wonderful display of work done by members in England was on view, and after these had been admired Aliss Stops gave an interesting address upon the good work that had been carried out. Alusical items were rendered by' Aliss Landon-Lane, Aliss Joan Eckford, Aliss Ursula Alatthews, and Airs Tunnicliffe. Others present were Aiesdames A. Pattie, Cunningham, Pike, Barnett, Reeves, Burloughs (2) Armstrong, Sprosen. A. Farmar, Leete, F. Pattie, Alorrin, S. Jackson, Smith. Andrews, and Bary’, and Alisses Ball (2), Everett (Nelson), aud Landon-Lane. Mrs J. Cunningham. “Springlands,” is visiting friends in Nelson. Airs A. Duncan, who has spent the winter months in Christchurch with relations, has returned to hcr home in Eltham road. Airs P. Monro has returned to *’ St. Andrews” after a short visit to "Wellington, accompanied by her daughter Margaret, who is home on term holidays. Aliss Irene Horton and Miss Macßae have returned from a short visit to I’icton. Mrs A. Cornelius, of Wellington, is visiting her parents in Maxwell road. Air and Airs H. Stace, ’’AlarslHands,” are visiting ’Wanganui.

WELLINGTON. August 28. i here were about 200 ladies present at a very pleasant afternoon reception held at the Parliamentary Buildings social hall recently, when Aiesdames A. F. Hawke, A. Ansell, W. Endean, and D. Jones were the hostesses. The room was tastefully arranged with handsome pot plants from the Government conservatories. including some beautiful primulas, as well as foliage plants. The tea tables were set with clear glass vases with single daffodils and wide bowls with many tinted cinerarias, the effect being charming. During the afternoon Airs Ramsay sang several songs, giving a great deal of pleasure. Aliss Vandersloot accompanied artistically. The hostesses received at the entrance door. Airs Hawke wearing a frock of black lace over silk, with a black hat and fox fur. Airs Endean was in a midnight blue aerophane, with touches of black, a coat to match, and shaded blue hat. Airs Ansell was in a black embossed georgette ensemble and a black hift. Airs Jones’s frock was of maize-coloured lace, and she wore a fox fur and hat to tone. Miss Hawke was in lime green crepe de chine, and Aliss Ansell wore a dark red frock and coat, with a hat to font. Among the many present were Airs and the Alisses Forbes. Lady Sidey. Lady Carncross, Lady' Pomare, Lady Statham, Lady Luke, Mrs and Alisses Veitch. Airs and Aliss Taverner, Aiesdames Ransom, S. G. Smith, Bernard Wood, Sprott. Al. Ross, K. S. Williams. Alaycr, Collett, Linklater. Vincent Ward. Louis Ward, F. Hawke, Lysnar. Browne, C. Turrell, T. Rhodes, H. Holland (Christchurch), M’Neil, Schofield, J. O’Shea. Triggs, Hugh Campbell, Longmore, B. Smith, Eastwood, and many others. The Artillery Ball was quite a “feast of colour.” for St. Francis Hall, where it was held, is very’ bright with Chinese lanterns and umbrellas, also trails of flowers over trellis, and with the addition of scarlet uniforms and many coloured frocks worn by the guests the scene was a vivid one. Alany flags added to the gaiety of colour, and in the supper room the tables were centred with streamers of blue and red (regimental colours). A most effective centrepiece was the handsome Hudson Cup, which is held at present by’ the 15th Coast Battery’, Wellington. The supper was a very special one —home made—with delicious sweets and savouries made mostly by the committee women. The Artillery Band played several dances, alternating with the orchestra, both proving very inspiring to the dancers. The committee included Airs Symon, in black taffeta with a

striped skirt; Mrs Saunders, red chiffon; Mrs Haughton, pale primrose taffeta; Mrs L. Hyams, black taffeta; Mrs R. Park, pink chenille; Mrs G. Lyon, yellow silk marocain; Mrs Chirnside, floral georgette; Mrs Meachen, black taffeta; Mrs Fenton, cream velvet; Mrs Abel, black georgette; Mrs Keane, black satin and diamante; Mrs M'Quarrie, red georgette; Mrs Smith, green chenille georgette; Miss Craig, jade chiffon. There were several officers on the committee, and Captain Jenkins and Sergeant-major Cook were joint secretaries. There were about 300 present, and the dance was a great success.

Mrs Dye, whose husband is being probeen the subject of many farewell parties. Wellington to that of Melbourne, has been the subject of many farewell parites. Mrs Blackwelder gave a delightful afternoon at her home at Wadestown recently, when the flowers were a charming feature. The rooms had bright fires, and delicious afternoon tea was served. The guests included Mrs C. M. Hitch (wife of the Consul-general), Madame Merlin, Mesdames B. Gotlieb, Watson, M'Cutcheon, Kuhn, Aubrey, Miller, Johnasen, F. Whatley, Campbell, Castle, Valentine, Ahl, and others.

A pleasant entertainment was given at the new St. Patrick’s College at Si'verstream, near Wellington, when the rector, the Rev. Father Dowling, gave a social evening for the visiting football team from St. Bede’s, Christchurch, and they held the annual oratory and debating contest, which is always particularly interesting. The speeches took place in the new Assembly Hall, and afterwards all were shown over the new college, which is the “ last word ” in comfort and convenience, and was the subject of great admiration. Supper followed, and then the hall was cleared for dancing. The rector of St. Bede’s College was among those present, also Mrs and Miss M'Evedy, Dr and Mrs Kemp, Dr and Mrs Hardwick Smith. Mrs and Miss O’Regan, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Gamble, Misses Putnam, Dr and Mrs Martin Tweed, Professor Cornish, Mr and Mrs M. J. Crombie, Mr and Mrs S. Blackley. Miss Goodson, Mr W. P. Rollings. Mr W. Perry. Mrs and Miss Malfroy, Mrs R. Kelly, Miss Fleming. and m'Sny others. Mrs Mac Lean Stewart, of Merivale, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Evelyn Wright, Kelburn. Misses Enid Bell, Joy Lpton, Cara Johnston, Maj' Gilmer, and Margaret Shand have left for winter sports at Chateau Tongariro. Mrs Howard Paul, Hataitai. has returned from Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs David M'Nair, Upland road, are visiting Rotorua. Miss Enea Bridges has left to visit Miss Cotterill, of Christchurch.

WAIRARAPA, August 21. ( The engagement is announced of Mary Eileen, third daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Cameron. " Moeraki,” Hinakura, Wairarapa. and Alister Guy, eldest son of Dr and Mrs W. H. Hargreaves, Kakahu, Geraldine. . . The engagement is announced .01 Iris Lvnda, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. D. L. MacDonald, Matamata, and formerly of Masterton, 'and Douglas Harold, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. P. White, Matamata. Mrs Harold Guy. who has been staying with her mother, Mrs R. M'Leod, Martinborough. has returned to Hastings. Miss Crook, South Wairarapa, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Raine, of Eastbourne, is the guest of Miss Kummer, Masterton. . Mr and Mrs G. W. Morice, Mrs L. Thomson (Solway College), Mr T. F. Watson, Miss Watson, and Mr and Mrs R, C. Drummond, were among the Masterton visitors to Wellington for Miss Ruth Perry’s recital during the week-end. Friends of Miss N. Price, Solway, gave her a “ kitchen ” evening in the Orange Hall on Friday night, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. , Miss N. Ingley, Te Ore Ore, Masterton, is on holiday at Christchurch. . Mrs Haig, Martinborough, is staying with her sister, Mrs A. Ingley, Te Ore Ore, Masterton. Mrs G. M. Ross and Miss L. Ross, Perrystreet, Masterton, are visiting Palmerston North. , Mrs Mason and her small son, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs H. M. Peacock, Masterton. Mrs E. W. de Lisle and Miss Joy de Lisle, of Master ton, are visiting Wellington. Miss Muriel Mitchell, Masterton, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs W. Mitchell, Hastings. Mrs G. Whitehorn, of Masterton, is visit) rv' Hawke’s Bay. Miss L. Smith is a Masterton visitor to Napier. , . Miss Daphne Brown, Rapanui, is the guest of Mrs S. Hawker, of Masterton. Mrs J. G. Swainson, Pahiatua, is visiting Mrs Avery, Wanganui. ■Mrs W. F-. Cameron, Hinakura, Waira-: rapa, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs J- P. Herdman, Christchurch, has returned home. Miss Nancy Williams, Masterton, who was the guest of Miss Diana Allen, “ The Mill House/’ Fendaltoh, for Race Week,

has gone to North Canterbury to stay with her sister, .Mrs Colin Deans, Upper Highfield. Mrs Pike, Martinborough, is visiting friends at the Hutt. PALMERSTON N„ August 28. On Wednesday evening the Palmerston North Tenikoit Chib gave a dance in the P.D.C. Restaurant. The lounge and dance room were charmingly decorated with lovely flowers and streamers of coloured balloons. A tap ballet given by pupils of Miss Gweneth M'Naughton was very much enjoyed. The committee comprised Mrs Leo Andrews who wore cherry lace; Mrs N. Wallace, floral georgette; Miss V. Gunter, midnight blue satin beaute; Miss J. Pacey, cherry embossed georgette; Miss Enid Nathan, ivory georgette, and Messrs L. K. Andrews, J. T. M'Donald, G. Hankin, F. L. Scrivener, and D. G. Sutton. Others present included Miss P. Nathan, in wine satin romaine; Miss R. Skerman, coral satin; . Miss L. Millar, flame georgette: Miss Di M'Grane, pink satin and chenille; Miss Wilson, ivory net and silver ; Miss Port, pale green satin; Miss L. Port, apple green taffeta; Miss Fletcher, green lace and georgette; Miss C. M'Neil. black and orange floral georgette; Miss E. Court, rose satin; Miss Fuller, black lace; Mrs J. Louisson, blue embroidered organdie; Miss M'Connen, jade green net; Mrs Kensington, pink net; Miss M. M'Lean, wine satin; Mrs H. Seifert, floral ninon; Miss J. Muir, black lace over white satin; Miss Rona Day, white and pink floral taffeta and net; Miss V. Wood, black panne velvet; Miss Joan Barnett, pink georgette; Miss E. Mason, blue georgette; Miss D. Moore, pink satin; Miss M. Danks, mauve satin; Miss F. M'lnnes, yellow georgette; Mrs H. Somerville, shaded net over silver tissue; Mrs Reid, ivory satin; Miss T. Rodden, lemon taffeta; Miss L. M'Donald, floral georgette; Miss M. Mortland, ivory satin; Miss Moffatt, black lace and georgette; Miss Betty Young, orange frilled taffeta; Miss M. Moore, black tulle and silver; Miss Molly Gillespie (Wellington), scarlet georgette; Miss H. Hunter, floral ninon; Mrs Gillies, pink satin; Miss D. Turvy, green organdie; Miss M. Rodgers, salmon georgette; Miss Molly Pasley, floral taffeta: Miss Grace Histed, black velvet; Miss Holmes, black and rose georgette; Miss Tuck, blue georgette; Miss D. Rodger, powder blue fishnet; Mrs V. Monrad, black and orange georgette; Miss R. Moody, green flora/ georgette, and others. Mrs L. G. Harper, of Waipukurau, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Miss Olive Cook is a visitor to Wellington. Miss L. Grant is spending a holiday in Rotorua. Captain W. B. Foster and Mrs Foster, of Raetihi, are the guests of Mr and Mrs R. Koehler. Mrs and Miss Underwood, of Wellington. are the guests of Mr and Mrs Elwood. Miss M. Barnieoat, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Barber, Tiritea. Mrs Brooker has returned from Waipukui%u. Miss Malden, of Otaki, is the guest of Mrs Roy Priest.

FEILDING, August 28. Miss Betty Whitcomb, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs O. Laughton, Colyton. Mrs Alec Williams has returned to her home, “ St. Lawrence,” Otane, after a visit to her mother, Mrs A. Sugden, Grey street. _Miss D. Nasmith is visiting friends at Komako. Mrs Cousins, of Colyton, is visiting Auckland. and is the guest of her sister, Mrs R Baird. Miss Joyce Wilson, of Wellington Training College, is spending the holidays with her people in Feilding. Miss K. M'Clymond, of Samoa, is the guest of Miss Margaret Shortall, Colyton. Miss M. Garvey, of Wellington, is holi-day-making in Feilding. Miss Sylvia Cousins, Taihape, is spending a fortnight with her people at Colyton, Miss May Hornem.an, of Mangaweka, is the guest of her cousin. Miss Patricia Goodbehere, “ Northfield,” Kimbolton road. e _ Mrs John Graham and her son David were visitors to Wanganui over the weekend. Miss Brown, Beattie street, is visiting her mother, Mrs Kerr, of Dunedin. Miss Grace Buchanan, of Wellington, is staying with her parents. Mr and Mrs D. I P. Buchanan, “ Mayfield,” Cunninghams. Miss R. M'Clure, of Highfield road, is visiting Wanganui. Mr and Mrs lan M'Gruer and their small daughter are visitors to Wellington. Miss P. Green, of Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. Green, at Stanway. Miss A. Hare, Ranfurly road, is visiting Whangarei. Mrs Hugh Baily, of New Plymouth, has been the guest of Mrs C. Webster, Beattie street.

POVERTY BAY, August 26. The Hon. Helen St. John, of England, who has been visiting New Zealand for the past two years, will be the guest of Mrs Claud William this week. Mr and Mrs H. Drummond, of Masterton, are guests of Mr and Mrs A. R. Hine at Mangapapa. Mrs W. G. Maclaurin entertained a number of guests at a bridge party on Thursday afternoon. Iris, daffodils, and cherry blossoms were charmingly used in the floral decorations. The hostess was gowned in printed georgette inlet with plain black georgette. Mrs B. C._ Watkins, of Ruatoria, who is on a visit to her mother, was attired in wine satin touched with beige. Miss N. Maclaurin wore bottle green marocain. The guests were Mesdames L. Cotterill, M. B. Mander. J. Barns-Graham, J. B. Kells, H. B. Williams, G. W. Humphreys, G. Willock, W. Graham, E. Brown, and J. C. Field. The breaking-up ceremony at St. Winifred’s School was attended by a number of parents of the children, who spent a very- pleasant time viewing the work of scholars and listening to pianoforte selections they contributed. Mrs VerrierJones was attired in a smart tailored costume of flecked tweed worn with a honey-coloured crepe de chine jumper. Red camellias, daffodils, anemones, and violets combined to turn the lounge into a charming floral bower, and there a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed. The cup for domestic science was presented to Muriel Atkins. A basket ball match terminated proceedings. The pupils of the Te Karaka District High School presented the Shakespearian comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream ” at the Waikohu Hall, and the production reached a high standard of merit, reflecting the greatest credit on everyone responsible. The scenery and stage effects were locally made by pupils and teachers under the direction of Mr E. H. Feather (producer), who is to be highly congratulated on his success. The Misses W. and B. Barns-Graham entertained the following friends at bridge this week: —Mesdames W. A. Bowie, A. L. Singer, W. Irwin, and W. Maclaurin, and Misses P. Reynolds, D. Cave (England), M. Sherratt, S. Ormond, M. and E. Hegarty, M. Rees, M. Barker, N. Bowen, E. Williams, and E. Murphy. Miss W. Barns-Graham wore navy printed chiffon and Miss B. Barns-Graham chose blue patterned georgette. “ Nothing but the Truth,” J. L. Montgomery’s three-act play, was delightfully produced by the Waikohu amateur players at the Waikohu Hall before a large and enthusiastic audience. The characters represented were excellently cast. Mr Feather was a most efficient producer, and Mr H. M'Phail gave valuable assistance in preparing scenery and making and manipulating the grandfather clock which is an important factor in the play. The engagement is announced of Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Faulds, of Wbataupoko, Gisborne, to Valentine John, son of Mr and Mrs J. N. Nalder, of Stout street, Wbataupoko, Gisborne. Mrs J. R. Reed, wife of Mr Justice Reed, is a visitor "to Gisborne, and is staying at the Masonic Hotel. _ Mrs Leslie Miles is the guest of her sister, Mrs Hughes Steele, of Wellington.

WANGANUI, August 28. Unusual and attractive displays of mirrors reflected the masses of spring flowers and baskets of dainty lycopodium at the Waverley Town Hall to mark the successful Golf Ball Carnival this week. The supper tables were in the hands of Mrs Bradmore, and each struck a different colour note and arrangement of beautiful flowers and novelties. The committee is to be congratulated on the splendid manner in which the ball was organised. Among the many present were Mesdames Davis and Hartland (Wanganui), Misses Beadle, G. Bamber, Campbell, E. Craig, Adlam, Davidson, L. Swan, J. Swan, M. Richards, E. Low, M'Leod, Robertson, and Jenkins (all of Wanganui), Misses Brewer (Hawera), M. Dymock. J. Webster (New Plymouth), B. M'Kenzie (Levin), Molly Washer (Hawera), M'Arthur (Wellington), E. Blundell (New Plymouth), N. Davison (Patea), Lovell (Hawera), J. Stewart (Eltham), C. Gilligan (Patea), B. Peterson (Hawera), J. Blair (Hawera), J. Harris (Patea), J. Coleman (Stratford), M. Harvey, S. Train, B. Laurie, M. Elmslie, M. Walkinton, Bayfield, M. Hurley, M. Alexander, M'Kenzie, P. Simmons (Patea), H. Papps, E. Christensen, D. M'Dougall, J. Palmer, J. Stewart, D. Bates, J. Lupton, J. Smolley, J. Train, Borrow, A. John, Currie, Varnuin, Aitken, K. Johnson, Mesdames Beer, Fish, Craig, Bradmore, Palmer, Currie, Harvey, Symes, Train, A. M'Farlane, Messrs Snell. Dallison, Fookes. Andrews, Kennedy, Train, Bradmore, Hawkins, Stewart, Smith, Lupton, Elmslie, Low, Stoddart, G. Wills, Spratt, P. Bremer, D. Craig, H. Cowdell, J. Rogers, Harris, Corfe, Honeyfield, Daly, Brewer, Barrow, Laurie, Walkinton, Palmer, and many others. Mr and Mrs J. Graham and Mr Armstrong were Feilding visitors to Wellington this week. Miss Jean Newton, of Ashburton, is the guest of Mrs W. A. Izard, College street.

Mr and Mrs Wedderspoon have returned from a brief visit to Turakina Valley.

Dr and Mrs Harcourt were Wellington visitors to Wanganui this week. Mr and Mrs Wm. Peat, of “ Hillside,” have returned from a visit to Martinborough. Mrs Hindmarsh, of Rotorua, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Neumann, “ Netherleigh,” Wellington. The Misses Constance and Una Hine, of Durie Hill, are visitors to New Plymouth in order to attend the Hine— Greig, wedding which takes place this week. Mrs Ansen, of Feilding, is the guest of Mrs D. Wilson, Wanganui. Mrs G. Arbon. of Palmerston North, is the guest of her mother, Mrs H. V. Hammond, Upper Aramoho. Mr and Mrs H. V. Haszard are visitors to Auckland. Miss Molly Benjamin is visiting friends at Auckland. Miss Joan Selby, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss M'lntosh, “ Blytheswood,” Wanganui. Miss Gladys Gammon is spending a few days with Mrs Humphrey Sherriff, of Marton. Miss B. Hutton, of Castleeliff, has returned home after spending several months at Christchurch. Mrs J. Carr, Mrs G. Weekes, and Mrs Merrington were joint hostesses at a delightful bridge and “ 500 ” evening at the residence of Mrs Carr, Duncan street, on Monday evening. The large drawingroom was decorated with fragrant spring flowers, and eight tables were in play. A community sing-song after supper brought to a close a successful function which was held to raise funds for the two Wanganui East baby candidates for the Plunket Drive. Mrs P. J. Ryan, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs P. O'Neil, Ingestre street. Miss Marie Prideaux-Pridham is spending the term holidays in Wanganui with her mother. Miss E. Werry, Miss Kiely, Miss M. Peek, Miss Salt. Miss Farley, Miss Campbell, Misses Bassett-Smith (2), Miss Wilks, Miss Hall, and Miss Stevenson are among Wanganui guests at the Chateau Tongariro for the Winter Sports Festival and Carnival. Miss M. Vaile, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs W’ilford, W T ieksteed street. Mr and Mrs N. Gibbons, of Wellington, were visitors in W z anganui for the Inter-college Rugby match this week. Miss Gage is the guest of Mrs Lewis, of Napier. Miss Roma M'Clure, of Feilding, is the guest of Miss Molly M'Donald, Glasgow street.

HAWKE’S BAY, August 28. The tea kiosk of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club at Hastings made a charming dance hall for the Aero Club dance. The room was made to look festive with tree ferns, greenery, and bright-coloured flowers. The supper part was curtained off, aud the tables were arranged with japonica, camellias, and ferns. Mrs Guy

Field wore a frock of lupine-blue georgette, ! with clusters of _ pink flowers; Mrs R. Stead, leaf-green lace, with band of plain green silk; Mrs W. G. Stead, ciel blue i lace and silver; Mrs G. Falconer, cameo- | pink georgette with fluted skirt; Mrs t Powdrell (Napier), black satin and lace; Mrs O’Dowd, metal lace; Mrs G. Myers, palest pink taffeta, with silver lace; Mrs H. P. Stratton, black georgette, with black embossed georgette coatee; Mrs G. Hindmarsh, gold tissue; Mrs M. Field, georgette with flowered design; Mrs Thompson, cornflower blue georgette with silver beading; Mrs E. Newbigin, moon-light-blue lace; Mrs T. Gill, black taffeta I with frilled basque; Mrs A. L. Falls (Napier), variegated coloured gold tissue, with frill at hips; Mrs P. Barker, floral ninon; Mrs Sanderson, black georgette with black coatee; Mrs Bathgate, ninon., with floral design; Mrs Klindgender, black lace; Mrs White, flame satin; Mrs Kessell, black and coloured embossed georgette with fluted skirt; Mrs G. Clark, black lace with inlet of coloured flowers; Mrs F, Cumming, black lace, with floral tissue bridge coat; Mrs Stout, black lace, with ivory net relief; Mrs Collins, ciel blue satin; Miss J. Sims, canary taffeta with floral effect; Miss Margot Thorne George, black georgette; Miss A. Rochfort, green satin with floral trail; Miss P. Candy, black tulle with gold relief; Miss M. M'Kay (Napier), georgette with floral design, and fluted skirt; Miss S. Davidson (Havelock North), parchment-coloured velvet, with dainty lace collar; Miss H. Bell (Havelock North), ivory satin and lace; Miss B. Seeker, black velvet with gold net; Miss J. Orinoud (Wallingford), I cornflower blue georgette, with cherry-red flowers; Miss M. White, lupine-blue lace; Miss S. Fowler, pillarbox-red georgette, with frilled skirt; Miss J. Landels, black moire; Miss G. Hardy, pale pink georgette and lace; Miss Hamilton (Gisborne), pink and blue taffeta; Miss Jackson, floral georgette with green relief; Miss-Slater, ivory satin and lace; Miss Peddie, cherry red georgette; Miss Van Asch, cream georgette with frills; Miss M. Newton (Napier), black velvet and georgette; Miss Hildreth, canary taffeta; Miss N. Pinckney, floral ninon; Miss Grantham, ruby georgette; Miss G. von Dadelzsen, black lace; Miss Patson, flame satin, with frilled skirt; Miss M. Stewart, cameopink georgette; Miss Hill, brocaded bodice with full black skirt; Miss Burrell, ruby-red velvet; Miss M. Glenny, black lace; Miss N. Cotterill, orange georgette; Miss G. Burrell, lettuce-green taffeta; Miss Besant (Napier), cherry-red georgette; Miss A. M'Leod, cream satin frock, with Chinese-blue coatee; Miss B. Williams, frilled frock of pink taffeta; Miss Rathbone (Waipawa), cream satin, with frilled net skirt over satin; Miss Campbell, black velvet; Miss Le Quesne, . bouffant frock of cameo-pink taffeta; Miss B. Menzies (Napier), black georgette; ’ Miss M. Burrell, taffeta in floral design; Miss M. Russell, blue georgette, with ’ coatee to tone; Miss Anderson, leaf-green ’ georgette; Miss Chambers, georgette, with black bridge coat; Miss Duff, canary satin; ’ Miss Nutter, ivory net over satin, with 1 frilled skirt; and Miss D. Scott, georgette with green floral design and a fluted skirt. Miss R. Ormond, of Wallingford, has . returned from a visit to Timaru. Dr and Mrs Raymond, of Waipukurau, 3 are visitors to Wanganui. e Mr and Mrs Wiseman, of Auckland, are on a visit to Napier.

Miss Enid Triggs, of Lincoln road, Napier, is the guest of Mrs A. Warburton, Wellington. Mrs W. Richmond, of Hastings, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs J. D. C. Crewe and Mrs G. Stock, of Pahiatua, are visitors to Napier. Mrs Gregor M'Kenzie, of Waipukurau, was the guest of Mrs A. Wilson, Palmerston North. Mrs Allen Berry, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs Cartwright, New Plymouth. Mrs Eric Mabin is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs H. Speedy, Takapau. Mrs Rogers, of Havelock North, has returned from a motor trip to Wellington. Miss Grosvenor, of Masterton, is visiting friends in Waipukurau. Mrs W. A. Bowie was a Gisborne visitor staying at '' Hillsbrook,” Havelock North. Miss Jean Ellison, .-of Wellington, is spending the term holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ellison, Farm road,‘ : Waipukurau. Mrs Clifton Geddis has returned to Napier from Auckland, where she was the guest of her mother, Mrs P. Kelly. Mrs F. Sandtmann has returned to Napier after being the guest of Miss Cora Humphries, Pongaroa. Mrs E. Scaiidrett, of Pahiatua, was the guest of Mr and Mrs S. Brabazon, Norsewood. Mrs Hutchinson, of Gisborne, is a visitor to Napier, and is staying at the Caledonian Hotel. Mr and Mrs Lovell-Smith, of Hastings, have taken a house at Christchurch for a holiday season. Miss Janet Knight, of Dannevirke, was the guest of Miss Wyrie Williams, of Hastings. Miss Amy Scale, Hastings, is the guest of her sister, Mrs C. L. Margoliouth, of Gisborne. Mr and Mrs Thomas, of Napier, are leaving shortly to make their home in Auckland. Miss D. Hosking, of Ormondvijle, is on holiday vacation from Christchurch. Mrs Haskell Anderson and family, of Napier, are spending a holiday at the Morete Hot Springs Hotel. Miss Davis, of Gisborne, is a visitor to Napier.

WAIKATO, August 27. An enjoyable afternoon was held at the Lyceum Club in honour of Miss F. Hunter-Watts (Mrs Allan Wilkie) on Tuesday. Those present included Mesdames H. Douglas, R. B. CranVell, H. J. M’Mullin, G. Valder, E. P. Conies, H. N. Hooker, T. G. Reynolds, W. H. Hume, Rogers, J. J. Standrin, E. V. Quick, I*. E. Stevens, T. Tyne, D. Andrews, W. J. Stevens, E. G. Johnson, P. Newlande, Hovey, P. Gannaway, H. Saunders, A. W. Sims, Nicholls. Smales, Sandford, C. Smith, Ibbotson, T. AL Hall, Bourke, and Fladgate, and Misses D. Hall, Bright, Eggleston, Andrews, Blackett, T. Leak, C. Chitty, and Ibbotson. A farewell supper party was given for Miss Isa Duff at the home of Mrs L. Day, Hamilton, on Thursday night. After supper Miss Duff was presented with gifts for her future home in Dunedin from her friends. Those present were Mr and Mrs W. Fraser, Mr and Mrs T. N. Pemberton, Mr and Mrs J. Linder, Mr and Mrs H. C. Roes, Air and Mrs J. Penniket, Mrs A. Fahey, Mr and Mrs N. N. Ross, Misses E. Madeley. Osmers, C. Cleveley, M. Campbell, Noble, Drake, M'Cormack, J Porter, Mills, Finlayson, V. Porter, and Hyde, and Messrs Dixon, T. Simpson, and O’Connor.

A jolly dance was held on Saturday at the studio of Mr G. Kingston. Those present were Mesdames C. Shakeshaft, H. Varney, G. Brown, T. Valintine, D. Dwan, and J. Gordon, and Misses PDavies, M. Tombs, H. Heywood, D. Gould, C. Chitty, M. Meal's, M. Harrison, P. Penney, G. Thompson. Gunter, Cummings, B. Snooks, B. Vickery, I. Brook, E. Neilsen, Jull, T. Louissou, and F. Neilsen.

The open evening of the Literary Circle was held at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday. Those present were Mesdames R. B. Cranwell, E. Walders. F. W. Burley, E. G. Johnson, D. Andrews, A. M. Bisley, Kaber Harrison, S. N. Ziman, Hovey,, C. H. Holloway, J. J. Standrin, Fladgate, Holbrook, Coles, E. V. Stace, Staples, W. Fraser, and Scrimshaw, and Misses AL Campbell. AL Lovel. Eggleston. L. Valder. A. Holloway, Wyatt, L. Nicholls, and Bourke. A dance for young people was held in St. Peter’s hall on Friday, when Dean Barnett and Mrs Barnett wore the host and hostess. Those present included Mrs W. M'Nicol. Mrs C. L. Innes, and Aliases J. Calnerdu, J. Peacocke. AL Speight. B. Fisher, F. Clayton-Greene, F. Lightbourne, J. Pratt. P. Osborne. D. Sanford. Al. King. J. Redmond, E. Welch, Al. Prendergast. L. Valder, J. Hyde, L. Sayer. E. Hopkins. G. Innes, M. Langley, A. M'Nicol, N. Jackson, B. Syers>, C. Clayton-Greene. A. Holloway. ,E. M'Nicol, M. King, B. Jenkinson, M'Cormack, E. Tombs, and Ms Saunders. AUCKLAND, August 26. A perfect spring day favoured the Pakuraiiga Hunt Club last Saturday for their meeting at Ellerslie racecourse; and the gold of the marigolds and masses of Iceland poppies in the flower-beds made a perfect setting against the vivid green of the lawns. There was but little change of fashion noticeable, with the exception of the hats, most of which showed the new tilt to the side with very often a cluster of flowers under the large brim. The Countess of Orford wore a navy blue and red plaid frock with short navy coat, and navy straw hat with the fashionable tilt to one side; Lady Nolan, black cloth coat with deep fur stole, and black hat; Mrs W. Massey, nayy cloth suit and navy beret; Mrs Harold Bull, dark red coat with collar and cuffs of nutria lamb, and felt hat of the same shade trimmed with velvet: Airs J. C. O’Brien, black doth suit with nutria lamb collar and cuffs, and small black hat; Airs von Dadelszen (Hawke’s Bay), blue and beige plaid skirt, blue coat, and hat .to muv.'n; Miss Rosemary Waller, dark grey tweed suit, and

dark green hat; and Miss Vaile, navy blue suit, and hat to match. Mrs J. Ewart, of Napier, is staying with Mrs M'Neil, Vincent avenue, Rcmuera.

Miss AL Greenslaclc and Miss M. Murdoch, of Dunedin, are at present in Auckland. and are staying at the Royal Hotel. Maurice Chambers, of Havelock North, is visiting friends in Auckland. Primroses and anemones were chiefly used in decorating the lounge and the tea tables of the Lyceum Club last Thursday afternoon, when Lady Herdman entertained a number of her friends. Mrs J. IL Fowler, of Dunedin, is visiting friends in Auckland. Mrs Edgar Elliott, of Remuera, is spending a few weeks in Dunedin, and is staying with Miss Whitson, in George street. At the annual meeting of the Girls’ Friendly Society (Auckland branch) a stirring tribute was paid to the late Mrs Rattray (who lately passed away at her home in Parnell) by Archbishop Averill, after which it was moved and carried that a message of sympathy be sent to her husband and family, at the same time expressing very deep appreciation of all she had done for the society. The late Airs Rattray was chiefly instrumental in inaugurating the Auckland branch of the Girls’ Friendly Society, and she never spared herself at any time in furthering its interests. In appreciation of the efforts made by Auckland citizens for a pleasant stay here, the commander and officers of the Chilean training ship General Baquedano gave a large dance in the Peter Pan Cabaret on the eve of their departure. A brilliant scene was presented in the ballroom, where the naval uniforms showed in contrast to the charming frocks worn. Daffodils and jonquils were used as floral decorations. The guests were received by Captain Luis Alvarez, Captain O. Merino, Air E. A. Craig (Consul for Chile), nnd Airs Craig. The commander and officers of the General Baquedano have made many friends amongst us all during their stay in Auckland. The League of Penwomen held a fancy fair in their rooms to raise funds for the Dickens cot at the Auckland Hospital. Airs Kenneth Gordon, who is president of Hie fellowship, in explaining the purpose of the fair, spoke of the great interest that Dickens had taken throughout his life in children and their welfare, remarks which were later endorsed by the deputy-Alayor, Mr A. J. Entrican. There was a large attendance during the whole of the afternoon and evening, ambng those most interested being Alias Nutsey, lady superintendent of the hospital. Airs T. H. Oakes, accompanied by Lady Anne Walpole (the young daughter of the Earl and Countess of Oxford). Miss Joyce Seth-Smith, Aliss Joyce Herdman, and Aliss Poppy Oakes have all left for a visit to Chateau Tongariro.