THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Southland Times, Issue 19223, 19 April 1924, Page 14

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

sleeves and panels were lined with the palest pink georgette; the usyal embroidered veil and orange blossoms and bouquet of autumn flowers completed a becoming toilette. She was attended by her sister, Miss E. Spratt, as bridesmaid and two little flower girls. Muriel Townley (niece of the bride) and Elsie Hazlett (niece of the bridegroom). Miss Spratt wore a lemon broche taffeta frock trimmed with rosettes and sprays of autumn leaves, with a black lace hat with autumn leaves and carried bouquet of autumn flowers. The little flower girls wore sweet heliotrope organdie muslin frocks and carried baskets of flowers. They wore silver bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr H. Rubber supported his brother as best man. The breakfast was laid at the Federal Tea Rooms, after which the happy couple left for Timaru on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a navy serge costume, braided, and saxe blue velvet hat with ospreys. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a pearl ring and to the bridesmaid a travelling clock. The bride gave the bridegroom a gold Albert and the best man a Morocco wallet. KIDD—WARD. On Wednesday last a pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr and Mrs Jas. Ward, Thames Street, Northend. The contracting parties were Miss Winifred Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Ward, and Mr Garnet Wilson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Kidd, of Kauana. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. G. Gilbert, of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, while Mrs Gilbert ably presided at the piano. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty shot taffeta silk frock, with usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a choice bouquet of rare flowers, was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys M. Ward, as bridesmaid, who was tastefully attired in a saxe blue taffeta silk frock, and also carried a handsome bouquet. Mr Cecil Baker, of Timaru, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in a large marquee on the lawn, where a dainty breakfast was served. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Gilbert. A short list was honoured and the young couple soon after left fdr the north by motor-car en route for Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent prior to settling in their new home in Wyndham. The bride travelled in a neat navy blue costume with hat to match. The wedding presents were, without exception, of a very high order, and included a number of substantial cheques. A musical afternoon followed. GRUT—FISH. At St. Matthew’s Church, Dunedin, on Tuesday morning, was solemnised the marriage of Amy, youngest daughter of the late Mr H. S. Fish, M.H.R., and Mrs Fish, of Dunedin, and Oliver Harvey, third son of Mr D’Auvergne de Jersey Grut and the late Mrs Grut, of Auckland. The wedding was very quiet, only relatives being present, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. Hamblett. Mr W. A. Lilly was organist, and the church, adorned by girl friends of the bride, with flowers and autumn foliage, made a bright setting for the wedding group. The bride was given away by her aunt, Miss Fish, and wore a frock of cinnamon-coloured silk morocain, richly embroidered. Her hat of the same shade was trimmed with a softly-curling ostrich feather, and her bouquet was of roses. There was no bridesmaid in attendance, and the bridegroom was unaccompanied by a best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s aunt. Miss Fish wore a handsome frock of black silk with bead embroideries, and hat to match. When Mr and Mrs Grut left subsequently for the north by motor, the bride wore a gabardine costume of navy blue banded with, mole fur, and braided with black, and a smart hat of putty-coloured velvet. Mr and Mrs Grut’s future home will be in Christchurch, where they have both resided for time, and where they have many friends. BIRSE—COLLINSON. \ St. Paul's Church, Invercargill, was the scene of a W’edding of interest, when Miss Isabel Irene Collinson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Collinson, Lochiel, Southland, was married by the Rev. H. G. Gilbert to Mr Allan Stewart Birse, fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs W. S. Birse, Frankton, Lake Wakatipu. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of white brocaded crepe-de-chine, with panels and sleeves of georgette. Her veil, embroidered in delicate traceries, was arranged in coronet style, with rosettes of orange blossoms on each side. The bouquet she carried was composed of lemon and while asters and, maiden hair ferns. Her bridesmaid, Miss E. Smith, of Invercargill, was attired in a dainty pink silk frock trimmed with silver lace and beads. W’ith this she wore an effective black picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Mr H. M. Birse, brother of the bridegroom, did the honours of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Haremai Rooms, Invercargill, at which the usual toasts were honoured and felicitous speeches made. Subsequently, photographs were taken, the happy couple then going north on their honeymoon amid copious showers of confetti and the good wishes of their friends. The bride travelled in a smart pale grey costume trimmed with braid and fur, and grey silk hose and shoes. Her hat was of crimson satin and hatter’s plush, smartly trimmed with ospreys. Mr and Mrs Birse arrived in Queenstown on Thursday. They will make their home at Frankton, Lake Wakatipu. , WINWOOD—HUGHES. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Miss Ivy G. Hughes was married to Mr Percival T. W r inwood, son of Mr T. Winwood, of London. Rev. H. G. Gilbert officiated, Mr Wm. Dobie presiding at the organ. The church was decorated with white chrysanthemums. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr Thomas Hughes, Mitchell street, Invercargill, was charmingly gowned in a Victorian creation in cream taffeta silk, with panels of radium lace at the front and back of the skirt and with long lace sleeves,, charmingly finished with a circle of silver leaves and orange blossom at the waist, from which depended silver streamers. She wore a veil of fine net, hand embroidered, and a small coronet of silk lace, finished at the sides with silver leaves and orange blossom, and carried a beautiful 1 shower bouquet. "The maids of honour were Misses D. and W. Hughes, the bride’s sisters. The former wore a frock of ocean .green brocaded marocain, fashioned in straight lines from neck to hem, the sleeves b&ng lined with floral georgette. .She wore a mole velvet hat with tiny green

ostrich mounts to match the frock, and grey -shoes and stockings. A lemon-colour-ed shower bouquet with rainbow streamers was earned. Miss Winnie Hughes was frocked in beaded silk mousseline of a delicate apricot shade, also in straight lines and wore a shot blue and gold hat trimmed with autumn flowers, with black shoes and stockings. bouquet was of copper chrysanthemums with shot streamers. The flower girl, little Miss Doris Hughes, the bride’s niece, wore a dress of eau-de-nil silk, with tiny frills, finished at the waist with silver ribbons, and carried a Victorian posy of pink sweet peas. The bride’s mother w r ore a bronze satin frock with, black and tan velvet hat relieved with gold and blue trimmings. Mr John Matheson, of Christchurch, was best man, Mr Alex. Donaldson carrying out the duties of groomsman. A reception was later held in Ashley’s Hall, when about 80 guests were present. The numerous and valuable presents included one from the firm of Scott Bros., Christchurch, with whom Mr Winwood is connected, and another to the bride from the D.1.C., Christchurch. Mr and Mra Winwood left on their honeymoon en route for Christchurch, where they will reside, the bride wearing a navy costume and a chic navy blue and old gold hat, with a grey fox fur and black shoes and stockings. In the evening the bride’s parents gave a social and dance in Ashley’s Hall. Little Miss Counie Hardie gave a step dance, songs being rendered by Miss Donaldson, Mrs Storeman and Mr Winwood. McAHAN—JONES. A wedding of considerable interest took place in First Church on Thursday morning, when Rev. J. L. Robinson married Miss Doreen Jones, daughter of Mrs E. B. Jones, Bluff road, to Mr Gilbert E. McAhan, son of Mr and Mrs T. E. McAhan, of Abbotsford. The bride wore a charming gown of heavy ivory cream silk in the early Victorian style, with overdress of silk lace, heavily embroidered in silver, with silver brocade shoes. The veil, flowing from a silver head band, formed a train and was ornamented with bows of silver ribbon. A dainty posy of flowers was carried. The bridesmaid, Miss Gladys Rankin, was frocked in salmon pink broche silk, shot with silver, and wore shoes of silver and pink brocade, with a pink floral wreath round her hair. She carried a posy to tone with her frock, tied with streamers of silver ribbon. The flower girl, Miss Maynie France, wore champagne broche silk, with a wreath of gold leaves for her hair. Mr J. McAhan, of Sydney, was best. man. The wedding breakfast was laid in the floral tea-rooms, after which Mr and Mrs McAhan left for their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a scarlet silk jersey frock, with hat to match. On Saturday night Mrs A. J. France gave a very enjoyable kitchen evening and dance in honour of the bride. SMITH—WICKS. A marriage possessing features of kindly interest to many of our readers was celebrated in Lincoln Road Methodist Church, Christchurch, on Wednesday, 2nd inst. The bridegroom was Frederick Smith, of “Seadown,” Temuka (and formerly of “Birch Hill” Estate, Mimihau, Wyndham), and the bride Gladys May, daughter of Mr Charles Wicks,* Sprcydon, Christchurch. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Griffen, a venerable clergyman who had also officiated at the marriage of the bride’s mother and had christened the bride when a babe. In honour of the happy occasion the church had been beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride, a large floral bell hanging conspicuously over the bridal couple at the altar. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of rich white satin marocain with fashionable long sleeves in net, looped up at intervals with tiny satin bows; veil and orange blossoms (identical with the one worn by the bride’s mother at her wedding), a beautiful gold pendant and chain (gift of the bridegroom, and the only ornament in jewellery worn by the bridal party during the service), floral bouquet, silk hose and white shoes completing a lovely toilet. The bridesmaids were Misses Cissie Wicks (sister of the bride), who wore a sea green d/ess of crepe-de-chine and black hat trimmed with green ribbons, and Maisie Cheeseman (cousin of the bride), in cream crepe-de-chine, and black hat trimmed with green ribbons; and each maid carried a pretty bouquet of roses. The bridegroom has to his credit four years’ service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, counting from the date on which he left Wyndham until the time of his return to the Dominion. He was supported by Mr Robert Smith, of Temuka, a friend and neighbour, in the rple of best man. After the completion, of the marriage service, the bridal party and guests, numbering about 60, and mostly relatives of the contracting couple, adjourned to the beautiful and commodious residence at Halswell of the bride’s uncle and his talented wife, Mr and Mrs J. T. Wicks, who have in their magnificent home many magnificent paintings, the handiwork of the hostess. Here the wedding breakfast was laid, a repast that received full justice. During the evening girl friends of the bride met at Mr and Mrs J. T. Wicks’ residence to bid goodbye to the bride and bridegroom before their departure for Westland on their honeymoon. For travelling the bride wore a smart grey gaberdine costume with grey hat to match. The newly-wedded pair were the recipients of numerous gifts and alsf' of congratulatory messages—amoiig the latter being one from the bridegroom’s former neighbour, Mrs J. H. Ayers, Wyndham. HATTRILL—MCLENNAN. At her parents’ residence, Wyndham, on Wednesday, Mary Edna McLennan, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs K. McLennan, was married to Albert Victor Hattrill, eldest son of Mr T. W. Hattrill, Eltham, England. Rev. Lopdell performed the ceremony, Mrs Strange acting as organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, was frocked in cream marocain satin, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Her sister, Miss Linda McLennan, acted as bridesmaid, and her two little cousins, Daphne Moore and Joyce Crosbie, attended as flower girls. Mr Jack Connell was best man. The breakfast was held in a large barn, about 140 guests attending, where the usual toast list was gone through. There was an extensive variety of presents. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a shaving outfit, and to the best man a manicure set. The bridegroom gave his bride a beautiful gold wristlet watch, the bridesmaid receiving an ivory dressing case. Mr and Mrs Hattrill later left for ChristchurcH, where the honeymoon will be spent, ithe bride travelling in a navy blue coteume with hat to tone in yelvek

A large number attended the dance given by the Jjride’s parents in the evening, Mrs Strang and Messrs Crosbie supplying the music. Mr and Mrs Hattrill will make their home in Invercargill VALEDICTORY AT OTAUTAU. (From our Correspondent). Between 30 and 40 friends of Mr and Mrs R. Gavigan and family paid a surprise visit to their residence on Saturday evening for the purpose of bidding them au revoir prior to their departure for Dunedin. Songs were rendered by various members of the company, while games and dancing assisted materially to enliven the proceedings. The main item of the evening, a presentation to Mr and Mrs Gavigan, and also to Mr P. Gavigan, was entrusted to Mr R. Walker, who, in a short speech, asked the former to accept a handsome set of stainless carvers, and the latter a suede pocket wallet as a slight mark of appreciation and esteem. Mr Gavigan, in returning thanks, stated it was 43 years next month since he had come to reside in Otautau, and during that time he had seen many changes. He would be pleased to see any of his old friends at their new home in Dunedin. Mr P. Gavigan also thanked the friends for their gift, which he would treasure in memory of the pleasant days he had spent in Otautau. After supper had been dispensed, “Auld Lang Syne” brought the evening to a cloee. WINTON NOTES. (From our Correspondent). Messrs H. P. Cowie and F. Tilley left on Friday on a motor tour through Central Otago. Mjs Double, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Wilson. The Rev. Father Hunt, who has been appointed to the charge of St. Thomas’s Church, arrived in Winton on Saturday. Miss Rena Liddell left for Dunedin on Friday morning, where she will spend a three weeks’ vacation. Mr and Mrs N. Metzger, with Mr and Mrs E. A. Nichol, of Bluff, are camping up the Lilburn Valley for Easter. Miss B. Moore is visiting friends in the Wellington district. Miss Munro, of Mihiwaka, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs R. Wilson. Mr and Mra Riddle, of Palmerston, who are the guests of their daughter, Mrs Larnach, were entertained at card parties during the week by Mesdames de la forrelle and Larnach. A friendly match between Otautau and Winton Hockey Clubs was played at Winton on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 6 goals to 1. The first hockey match in the Wednesday competition took place at Invercargill on Wednesday between Winton and High School. The visitors won by a narrow margin, Miss Rose Horner scoring the only goal of the game for Winton. The team comprises Misses M. Balch, L. Egerton, K. Hamilton, Horner (4), E. Norman, M. Paton, M. Watson and A. West. The first round of the ladies’ double championship match was commenced on the bowling green on Saturday, when Mrs Pierce and Miss May Brown met and defeated Mesdames McDougall and de la Perrelle. There was a good attendance at the W.EA. literature class on Wednesday evening, when Mr S. G. August gave an able and instructive address on Abraham Lincoln. Mrs T. A. McW 7 illiam read an excerpt from the Ode recited at Harvard Commemoration, Lowell’s tribute to him. The speech delivered by Lincoln at Gettysburg, one of the cemeteries of the Civil War, was read by Miss Young. Messrs L. Irwin, H. S. Stevens, H. L. Stone and J. Watson took part in the discussion which followed. The life and pßems of William W'ordsworth will be considered next evening. The dramatic class will recommence next week. The Chautauqua Committee met on Wednesday evening to make arrangements in connection with the forthcoming season. This year one concert w’ill be given each month for six months, the first being held in the Drill Hall about the end of May. The local secretaries are Messrs B. D. Meli affey and H. L. Stone. The second annual meeting of the Winton Branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Sunday School Hall on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs de la Perrelle occupying the chair. The report and balance-sheet, showing a credit of £47 1/3, were read and adopted, members recording their appreciation of the satisfactory state of the finances. The election of office-bearers and committee for the ensuing year resulted in the appointment of Mesdames de la Perrelle (President), H. Anderson, W. H. King (vice-presidents), J. Walsh (secretary and treasurer), P. Bradley, G. Davis, M. Dris-

coll, W. Horsburgh, J. Henderson (Centre Bush), J. McLean (Browns), D. F. O’Malley, T. S. Smith, W. South (Hedgehope) and E. Ward. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the President and secretary for the able manner in which they had carried out their duties. A discussion in reference to procuring a suitable rest room for mothers took place. It was decided to approach the Winton Borough Council on the subject, Mesdames de la Perrelle, Walsh, Bradley and Driscoll being deputed to wait on the Council at its next meeting. t RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From Our Correspondent.) On Wednesday last a number of ladies assembled at Mrs Meek’s residence, “The Rocks,” to meet Miss Anderson, the National General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. A party of ladies motored from Invercargill, and after partaking of a dainty afternoon tea supplied by Mrs Meek, Miss Anderson said a few words about her work. Mrs Chewings, on behalf of the visitors, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs and the Misses Meek for the most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs McGregor and Miss Lilly endorsed her remarks. The visiting party then took advantage of the lovely afternoon to enjoy some of the scenery at the seaside before returning to Invercargill. Some of those present besides Miss Anderson were Mesdames Chewings, McPharlane, Burwell, Matheson, Mitchell, McGregor, Hensley, Featherstone, Wraytt, Cloughley, McLeish, Gains and the Misses Lilly (Zenana Missionary), Fleming (2), Birss, Wilson, Hotch, Farquhar, Burwell, Johnstone, Shaw (2), Brownridge, Cosgrove, Cloughly, Ford, and Mooney. Miss M. Woolf, formerly of Riverton, is at present the guest of Mrs Trotter. Mrs Wraytt (Garston) is spending a holiday at “The Rocks.” Mr Allan Rawlins is visiting his mother in Riverton. Mr Leslie is at present his guest. Mr D. Tweedie, Mr J. Crawford and Mr A. E. Willett have been appointed Justices of the Peace in Riverton. Prior to their departure from Riverton, Rev. and Mrs Vowell were the recipients of a fountain pen and handbag respectively. The children also received two books each. Preparations are well in hand for the coming Progressive League Bazaar, and as a record crowd is expected during Easter, it should be a very successful event. Quite a number of local residents left for Queenstown on Thursday last, amongst whom were Misses Cloughly, Shaw (2), and Messrs Akhurst, Joyce and Cloughly.

GORE CHAT. (From our Correspondent), Mrs F. Houston has returned to Dun-*" edin. Mr and Mrs T. Taylor are spending a few weeks with their daughter, Mrs Delargey, at Southbridge. Mrs M. Wilkinson and Miss M. Collins have returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mre R. L. Grant are spending the Easter holidays at Christchurch ami Mt. Cook. Mrs A. G. Brown and family have returned from Kaka Point. Mr and Mrs A. L. Dolamore and Mr and Mrs J. Edwards have gone on a motoring tour through Otago Central. Mr and Mrs Hawke are spending the Easter holidays in Invercargill. Mrs Gamble (Auckland) is on a visit to her sister, Mrs E. JL Bowler, Ardwick street. Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller and family are spending Easter at Kaka Point. Miss Low (Dunedin) is on a visit to her sister, Mrs H. H. F. Grant. Mr and Mrs Jas. Boyne have returned from a visit to Queenstown. A very enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs W. McAra at her residence on Monday evening, in honour of Mrs M. Wilkinson and Miss M. Collins (Dunedin). Prizes were won by Mesdames Wilkinson, Boyne, Alexander, Hammond and Misses Collins and Bowler. Others playing were Mesdames Bannerman, Piller, Grant, Hawke and Misses Gibbs and C. Bowler. At a citizens’ social tendered Mr Massey last Wednesday week, a musical programme was rendered by the following:—Mrs Shrimpton (song), Messrs A. G. Brown, R. L. Stevenson and T. B. Pryde (songs) and Mr Brunette (clarionet solo). On Friday last the members of the W.C.T.U. met in Milne’s Rooms to receive the report of the local representative at the recent Dominion Convention. Mrs E. C. Smith (President) occupied the chair. Mrs McAskill, who attended the Convention, submitted a lengthy and interesting report on the business of the conference, and was accorded a vote of thanks for her services as delegate, and for her report. During the evening a short programme of musical and elocutionary items was contributed by Misses Blaikie and Speden, and Mesdames Johnston, Eccersall and Mirams. DUNEDIN NEWS. (From Our Correspondent.) The« following Southlanders have been in town during the week:— At the City Hotel:—Mr Hay (Tapanui). At the Excelsior Hotel:—Mr D. McKay, Mr and Mrs J. A. Wilson, ..Mr D. Jardine (Queenstown), Mr D. Milne (Gore), Mr and Mrs A. Dix, Mr F. Kingsland, Mr and Mrs John Fraser, Miss A. Grange, Messrs J. H. Baird (Wyndham), G. H. Irving, J. T. Boyce. Mr and Mrs Norman Haggitt are spending the holidays with Mrs Brian Haggitt in Invercargill. Mrs Chaffey (North Canterbury), is visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of her sister, Miss Webster, Heriot Row. Mrs Rattray has gone to Waikouaiti for Easter, as has Miss Cotterill (Christchurch), who is her guest for a short time. Miss LeCren gave a small morning tea at Kiaora Rooms on Monday for Miss Maude Pinches, who left for Christchurch on Thursday.

Mr and Mrs C. Miles are in Queenstown for the holidays.

Mr and Mrs S. Solomon went north to Hanmer for Easter.

Mr and Mrs Garth Gallaway left on Wednesday for Christchurch. Miss M. Smith gave a cabaret party last Saturday night in honour of Miss E. Edie, “Birchwood.” Southland, those present including Misses F. Pinel, Smith, J. Allan, Edie, Messrs Warhurst, E. Camerdn, D. Allan, C. Smith, and Sutherland. Mr Sidney Neill (French Consul), and Mrs Neill, accompanied the Commander and Officers of the French war sloop when they attended the social evening at the Otago Women’s Chib.

Miss Marjorie Blomfield gave an enjoyable morning tea during the week for Miss Barbara Roberts. Among the guests were noticed Misses Statham, Reeves, Park, Wilson, Laidlaw, Barr, Fulton, Halstead, O’Neill, Matheson, Finch, etc. Mrs Sargood has returned from Wanaka where she has spent several months, Miss Jean Burt, who has been visiting Mrs J. R. Burt in Christchurch, returned to Dunedin last week. Mias Rose Tabart (Christchurch.), is the guest of Mrs Elliston Orbell at St. Clair. Dr and Mrs Riley have gone to Wanaka, in order that the doctor may convalesce after his severe illness. Mre Dan Riddiford (Marton), left for the North on Wednesday. Mrs George Stewart (Crookston) is visiting friends in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Sidney Neill gave an enjoyable dinner at their home, “Belmont,” Anderson Bay, on Friday evening, in honour of the captain and officers of the French war sloop that visited our city last week, proceeding afterwards to the dance given by the University French students in the Allan Hall A brilliant sight was that at the Tudor Hall on Thursday night, when Mr Sidney Neill (French Consul) and Mre Neill. gave a most delightful dance in honour of the

officers of the French war sloop. The decorative scheme was most artistic and appropriate, red white and blue streamers and flags being used, the same colours being outlined in the dainty edibles upon the many small round tables. A most recherch supper was enjoyed, while the Savoy Band discoursed satisfying dance music. The host and hastes received their guests in the lounge, Mrs Neill wearing a most beautiful gown of flesh pink satin with handsome tunic of crystal-beaded georgette, attached to the underdrew with large dimante ornaments, with which was worn a handsome diamond hair ornament. Among those present were Lady Ferguson (pink and gold brocaded satin, diamond ornaments on corsage and in hair), Mesdames Bridgeman (black satin and georgette), Rattray (black beaded gorgette), Douglas Ramsay (grey and geranium crepe de morocain), Mrs Marshall Macdonald (salmon pink satin), Basil Cotterill (grey georgette), Thompson (midnight blue velvet), Munro (cream satin), Tapley (blue brocade), G. Roberts (black satin), Misses Ulrich (green brocade), Denniston (rich black satin), Watso n(crimson brocade), A. Mill (champagne crepe de chene), Statham (Oriental satin), F. Rattray (black satin), O’Neill (pale green net over satin), Gallaway (silver brocade, with helio inlet, georgette side panels), B. Roberts (pink and silver brocade), Stock (green brocade), Theomin (black and white georgette), Blomfield (orange taffeta), Matheson, Burt, Hart, Fulton, Hartmann, Reeves, Halsted, Laidlaw, Edmond, E. Roberts, Haggitt, Messrs Bell, Irvine, Brown, Haggitt, Cotterill, Tapley, Edmond, Grigg, Evans, Moss, Whitcombe, Russell, J. Roberts, Bridgeman, Miles, Rattray, Sise, Gibbs, Sinclair, Munro, Dr Marshall Macdonald, Dr O’Neill, etc. Lady Ferguson and Miss Williams left on Tuesday for Timaru, and returned again on Friday. Mrs Carmalt Jones, formerly a leader in the Girls’ Peace Guide Movement in England, has been appointed District Commissioner for the Girl Guides in Dunedin. Mrs Arundle and Miss Reynolds, who were among the most ardent workers in the Girls’ Peace Club in our city, have been appointed to similar positions in the Girl Guides.

The engagement is announced of Miss Muriel Brown, eldest daughter of Mrs A. Brown, Geraldine, to Mr J. IL Stephens, youngest son of Mr J. C. Stephens of Dunedin.

Mrs G. A. Bell (Kelantan, Malay Straits) has returned after an absence of two years to visit her mother, Mrs Fred Cuming, Royal Terrace. Bridge hostesses during the week include Mesdames D. Ramsay, Stock, Gallaway, Ramsay, Misses Rattray and Webster. Friday afternoon last members i assembled at the Otago Women’s Club to entertain Mrs W. R. Wilson, of Auckland, who is travelling through New Zealand in the interest of the Girl Guides movement, and listened with much interest to her talk with its splendid schemes for the benefit of our future women, wives and mothers.

The Misses Eva Hart (Wetherstones) and Zita Hart (Dunedin) have returned from an eight days’ motor trip through Southland.

The engagement is announced of Beatrice I<la, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. F. Dorman, “Rockford Farm.” Popotunoa, aud late of Fcndalton, Christchurch, to Clarence George, only son of Mr and Mrs H. G. Hunt, of “Sunnyburn,” Clinton. Mrs W. R. Wilson, organising commis-. sioner for New Zealand of the Girl Guides, and Mrs Ely, were the guests of Lady Ferguson during their short visit to Dunedin, and left on Saturday last- for their home in Auckland.

The French students at the Otago University provided enjoyable entertainment for the captain and officers of the Aldebaran on Friday evening last at the Allan Hall, which had been beautifully decorated by an energetic committee under the direction of Miss Callender, a delicious supper provided by lady members being set out in the two common rooms. The visitors were met by Professor Thompson (Professor of French at the University) and Mrs Thompson who acted as hostess, being greatly assisted by Mesdames Primmer and Marshall MacDonald, who with Miss Eileen Ballantyne and Mr Cabot (vice-presidents of the Students’ Association) are to be congratulated upon a most successful evening. In the intervals between the dancing for which Don’s Jazz Orchestra provided excellent music, vocal items were contributed by Miss Alice Wilkinson, a former Art student, Mr Day a dental student, and Miss Theomin, whose presence had been specially requested by the Commodore, the University Maori haka, led by Mr Don Stevenson being much enjoyed. Those present besides the guests of honour, included the French Consul (Mr Sidney Neill), and his wife, and Mrs Tackaberry, from Canada.

Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie and their small daughter are at their country home in Moeraki for the holidays, Miss Joan Hartmann is spending the Easter with Mrs Ritchie.

Miss Mollie Burt goes to Waitati, where she will be the guest of Mrs Fitchett for the vacation.

Dr and Mrs Barnett are spending Easter at Hampden.