SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 19294, 12 July 1924, Page 14

SOCIAL ROUND

N TOWN AND COUNTRY (By “Dorothy.”) i .rs Howie and Miss Peggy Howie, ‘Gienorcby,” Waikiwi, spent a few days in Gore this week. Miss Storey was in town during the wek. Mr and Mrs B. C. Galloway leave on Wednesday for the Capping ceremonies in Dunedin. Their daughter, Miss Dorothy Galloway, is being capped this year. Mr and Mrs C. S. Longuet left on Tuesday for the South Sea Islands. On Saturday a happy skating party was arranged for Mrs C. S. Longuet by a number of her young friends. After skating the party motored to Mrs Longuet’s for supper and music. Some of those in the party were: Mrs C. S. Longuet, Misses M. Muir,, B. Wilson, O. Fraser, P. Drewe, C. and M. Stout, R. Scandrett, 0. Holloway, H. Macdonald, Messrs O. Longuet, E. M. Gilmour, K. de Castro, G. Gilmour, W. Bews, Reed, Brown, G. Todd, Holloway, K. Cox, H. Smith, C. Drewe, G. Cooper, S. Macdonald. The Gala Street Kindergarten will hold another of their popular dances in Ashley's Hall on Wednesday evening. The staff of Messrs H. and J. Smith, Ltd., hold their annual dance in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday. The Officer Commanding and members of the Ist Battalion Southland Regiment have made excellent arrangements for their annual ball in the Victoria Hall on Monday. A feature of the dance wil Ibe the decorations. On Wednesday evening the Otahuti Hall Committee held a concert and dance in aid of the Hall funds. An excellent programme was ararnged by Mr Gordon Reed, of Invercargill. Mrs H. A. Macdonald is holding a cabaret dance in Ashley’s Hall to-night. The Cabaret is now in full swing. On Tuesday evening a number of guests enjoyed dancing to excellent music supplied by Mr W. Millar’s orchestra. Some of those present on Tuesday were Mr and Mrs H. Macalister, Misses Hazlett, McPhail, Story, Oughton, Betteridge, Thomson, Messrs Williams, E. M. Gilmour, W. and J. Haslett, Mahoney, Brown and Marwell. This week skating has been most exciting. Mr W. Lyons (the skating racer) has been giving exhibitions of tobogganing with several lady skaters. The band plays splendid music and the floor is in excellent order. Before and after the general skate, each evening a team is practising hockey on skates for the carnival. The management hope to make the carnival one of the biggest functions of its kind ever held locally. The Ladies’ Hockey Association is holding a produce sale in Ashley’s Hall ;his afternoon in connection with the forthcoming carnival. On Monday evening the firm of Messrs Thomson and Beattie, Ltd., and staff entertained a number of friends at a complimentary dance in Ashley’s Hall. Excellent dance music was supplied by Harvey’s orchestra and a delicious supper added to the enjoyment of the evening. The decorations under the supervision of Mr Tunzelman were most artistic. Yards of flimsy materials and ribbon of vieux rose and white were hung in festoons in the hall uid round the sides were drapings of material and paper flowers. The balloon dance was very pretty when about twenty balloons were let down from the decorations. Musical items were contributed by Miss T. Pryde and Mrs S. Wootton. At a suitable moment during the evening Mr F. C. Pedlar thanked the firm and staff, on behalf of the guests, for the enjoyable evening. Mr John Thomson suitably responded. The general success of the function was largely diflT to the energetic secretary, Mr A. E. Clark, who also acted as M.C. Some of those present were Mesdames J. Thomson (black morocaine), J. Vickery (cigar brown shot taffettas), T. D. Lennie (apricot shot satin), F. Pedlar (lemon satin, overdress of lavender lace), L. T. Whelan (pink panne velvet), H. Wilson (Dunedin, paste pink panne velvet), Stringer (salmon crepe de chene), S. Wotton (blue taffetas), Sutherland (turquoise blue panne velvet), W. Stead (jade satin, overdress black sequins), Trilby (torquoise blue satin), E. Wilson (salmon pink brocaded crepe de chene). Lyons (oyster grey lace), T. F. Thompson (apricot panne velvet), Carter (white panne velvet), Misses A. Waters (cream and apple green satin and lace), L. Vial (apple green crepe henriette), Bridges (green velvet), C. Hazelmore (black velvet), Thomson (apple green crepe henriette), Price (green and silver shot taffettas), Parkins (flame satin and silver), Campbell (black taffettas and lace), Thomson (paie blue shot satin), Duff (cherry pink panne velvet), Simpson (sage green crepe de chene), E. Anderson (brown velvet), H. Paulin (emerald crepe de chene), F. Fillery (pale fliink satin and lace), Poole (blue crepe henriette), E. Munro (black satin and silver), Thomson (blue charmeuse), E. Taylor

(gold satin), T. Pryde (black velvet and gold and black overlace), Pryde (green crepe de chene with gold overlace), Bridges (cream charmeuse), Hill (black velvet), McKay (shot kingfisher silk), Hazelmore (henna charmeuse) ; Messrs J. Thomson, AV. Thomson, Price Preston (2), T. D. Lennie, Treeby, Peters, Young, Vickery, Wootton, Me Leary, Whelan, Brown, Morgan, Middlemiss (2), Dick, Annibal, Manson, Thomson (2), Grenfell, Sutton, Hazelmore, Poole, Pascoe,, Davis, Cross, Pedlar Neilson (2), Brown, Boyce, Arnott, Taylor, Drummond (2), McMillen, McDonald, Grant, Hughes, White, Clarke, Stead, Sievwright, Uren, Canty, Pope, Wilson, Langmuir, Downie, Carter, Cruickshanks, Howden, Morrison, Hollcway, Marshall, Munro, Donaldson (2), Smith, Vial, Jack, Davidson, Cathcart, Cunningham, Fraser, Rout, Humphreys, Dykes, Austin, Pickford and Thom. Mr J. S. Cantrell, who for the past four years has been accountant in the National Bank at Invercargill, and who was recently promoted to Dunedin, was in Invercargill at the week-end. He renewed many old acquaintances and was the guest of honour and the recipient of a handsome presentation from his friends at “Hollybush.” Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, of Grey street, Gladstone, together with their son, leave for Dunedin early in the week to attend the wedding of their eldest son. A most enjoyable dance was given by the Nurses of the Southland Hospital on Wednesday evening. Dancing was held in the two big reception rooms on the lower floor of the Nurses Home, and a delicious supper was served in the lecture-room. The decorations were excellent. Pink and black streamers were hung in festoons, greenery and balloons made a gay scene. Harvey’s orchestra supplied splendid dance music. The general success of the function was largely due to the secretaries, Nurses R. Leebody, G. Manson and Matron Keddie. Some of the guests werp:—Misses Keddie, D. Owen-Johnston, Dr and Mrs Ritchie Crawford, Dr and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Drs. Manoy and Stenhouse, Mr and Mrs Hewitt, Miss Stubbs anl Mr and Mrs A. Gardiner, Messrs Lee, Strettell, Prain, Mahoney, Maxwell, Trotter (2), Mathewson, Mabih, Smith, Macdonald, Butcher, Petrie, Ritchie, Stout, Wayte, Stirling, Bissett, Horman, Martin (2), Taylor, Baker, Clapham, Meffin, Casey, McGearty (2), Knowles, Hayward, DeJoux, Fisher, Watson, McKay, Yates, Raines, King, Swale, Cruickshank, Trotter, Grenfell, Cochrane, Pears, Mills, Campbell. Mrs J. A. Hanan left by the express yesterday afternoon to be present at the Capping ceremonies in Dunedin next week. Miss Alice Hanan left yesterday for the Capping ceremonies in Dunedin. Last Friday evening Miss Gwen Turpin entertained a few of her girl friends at her home. During the evening Miss Turpin was presented with a pretty toilet-box in remembrance of the happy days she had spent in Invercargill. Miss Turpin and Mr and Mrs Turpin left for Dunedin yesterday. Miss Birss left by the express yesterday for the North. Mrs W. Duffy, late of Roslyn, took up her duties as Postmistres at Orepuki on Thursday.

Mrs L. A. Bray, of Orepuki, took charge of the Postal Department at Waikaka cn Friday. Mrs A. G. Burns leaves for Renwiqktown by Saturday morning’s express. Miss N. Finnigan is staying with Mrs Harry Tressider, of Duke street. Miss R. T. Tresider is the guest of Miss Royds, Wellesley. As the result of a Sydney morning paper competition, which attracted contestants from practically every surfing beach in the State, and almost every inland town with a bathing pool, Miss Lilian Owen, of Manly, one of Sydney’s most popular watering resorts, has (writes a Sydney correspondent) been adjudged by a committee of artists the most beautiful surf girl in New South Wales. This honour, in itself, would have satisfied of girls, but it carries with it, in addition, a prize of £5OO. Sixteen other girls divided up prizes totalling another £5OO. The competition attracted more than 1000 nominations. Miss Owen, who is a burnette, and who is a young woman of magnificent physical proportion, is something of a challenge to those who lay down hard and fast rules for women if they aspire to good health and good figures, for she admitted to an interviewer that she eats anything and everything. “I surf and I jazz,” she says. It sounds a very simple and satisfying regime on which to win £5OO. Miss Owen, who lives with her grandmother, is thinking of setting up the latter in a boarding-house with her £5OO. Miss Owen, whose picture suggests a perfect specimen of feminine fitness, has already, so she says, had over 40 proposals of marriage. Mr and Mrs A. Macdonald, “The Plains,” were in town during the week as the guests of Mrs Hazlett, Gladstone. Mrs E. W. Howarth left on Tuesday for Christchurch. Mrs R. B. Caws entertained a few of her friends at bridge on Thursday evening. Some of those present were:—Dr and Mrs Barclay, Mr and Mrs J. C. Templer, Mrs Watson, Misses M. Caw, Watson, Hazlett, Messrs D. Cuthbertson, de Castro, and Maxwell.

The members of St. John’s Choir had a most enjoyable dinner party at the Federal rooms on Wednesday evening. The Vicar (Rev. J. Lush) presided. The usual toast list was gone through, interspersed with musical items from the various members of the choir. After supper the floor was cleared, and a very jolly evening finished up with a cabaret dance. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs Lush, Mr and Mrs Watts, Mesdames Ross, Scandrett, Wilson, Cowie, Munnings, Dalton, Misses Chilman, Crofts, Higgens, Morgan, Hawke, Couling, Hill, Brooksmith, Cunliffe, Meadows, Parry, Cook, Hobbs, Robinson, McIndoe, Messrs C. Gray, le Hoyles, Frampton (2), Kingsland (2), Debenham, McCarthy, Hinton (2), Couling. Which are the most popular dances? An interesting vote on this question was taken at a recent meeting of the Huia Social Club. The ballot discloses the popularity of the modern dances, and provides a surprise in the decline of the waltz. Of 60 voting papers put in, 49 included the Boston, as against 29 for the waltz, each being asked to place their five favourites in order. Here is the order of preference: Boston Two Step, 139 points, Dardanella Fox Trot, 131, Waltz, 94, One Step, 93, Canadian Three Step, 86, Gaby Fox Trot, 76, Jazz Waltz, 58, Waltz Cotillions, 40, Destiny, 38. WINTON NOTES. From Our Correspondent). Mr J. R. Hamilton has donated two silver ferns for next season’s bowling championships—one to the winner of the ladies’ singles and the other to the winner of the men’s singles. Mrs H. N. Wilson and her mother, Mrs J. Wilson, of Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs R. Wilson.

At a meeting of the Competitions Society held on Monday last, Mr F. Brookesniith (Invercargill) was appointed to judge the drawings and Mr E. A. Phillips the photograph. - The Winton hockey girls journeyed to Invercargill on Wednesday, where they played against Collegiate, the match resulting in a draw. The second Chautauqua entertainment will be held in the Radio Theatre on Thursday evening, when Mrs D. Pirrie Beyea will lecture on “Citizenship.” Associated with her is Mr Stanley Brookes, who will contribute a number of character recitals from Dickens, Shakespeare, and modern authors. Bright coloured flags draped round the walls of the hall formed a charming setting for the annual ball of the Winton Tennis Club held in the Radio Theatre on Tuesday evening. The floor was crowded with dancers who tripped lightly about to excellent orchestral music rendered by Mrs McArthur (piano), Messrs Allott (’cello), H. Hammond (piccolo), W. Jamieson (cornet) and S. Smith (violin). Extras were played by Misses Deegan, B. Moore, Mr Bradley (piano), and Mr B. D. Mehaffey (violin). The alcove under the gallery, decorated in lavender and green streamers, was connverted into a delightful supper room, where the tables were laden with the choicest of delicacies. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs Bradley, Mr and Mrs J. B. Cowie, Mr and Mrs AV. D. Cowie, Mr and Mrs R. M. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs Larnach, Mr and Mrs H. Liddell, Mr and Mrs C. Lindsay, Mr and Mrs Miller (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Milne (Clifden), Mr and Mrs F. Moore, Mr and Mrs AY. Moore, Mr and Mrs Skelt, Mr and Mrs Tilley, Mr and Mrs Walker, Mr and Mrs West; Mesdames Allott, W. Hamilton, King, Martin, Nicholson, Walsh, H. N. Wilson (Dunedin), Young; Misses M. .Anderson, Balch (2), M. Clark, Cowie (4), Deegan, L. Egerton, Foster, B. Gilmour, Hamilton (5), Horner (3), King (3), R. Liddell, Miller (2), B. Moore, McConachie (4), McDonald, McGregor, Mclntosh (Invercargill), McKay, McMaster, E. Swale, M. Watson, A. West, M. Wilson, Woods (2); Dr. Gow, Messrs Allan (Invercargill), Anderson (2), H. Baird, Balch, W. Brown, Clapp, Cleland, A. Cole, B. Craig, Crane, Deegan, Goodsir, Johnson, King, Macalister, Mehaffey, Murtagh, McFetrich, McKenzie, McMaster, W. MpNaught, Nicholson (2), Paul (Invercargill), de la Perrelle (2), Perrin, Phillips, Pope (Invercargill), Shepard, Stone, Strang (Invercargill), Swale and Woods (2).

SOCIAL AT LOCHIEL. (From our Correspondent.) On Friday evening, July 4, the spinsters and bachelors of Lochiel held their annaul ball. The inclemency of the weather did not mar the attendance as the function proved undoubtedly a huge success, the hall being taxed to its utmost capacity. The decorations were effective, being carried out in flame and green streams toning with the members’ ribbons. Excellent music was supplied by the Winton Orchestra, extras being played by Miss A. McConachie. The duties of M.’sC. were carried out capably by Miss B. McConachie and Mr Wm. McDonald. The ball was

opened by Miss Watson and Mr Stewart leading the Grand March in which fully one hundred couples took part. Among those present were:Mesdames G. McKenzie (black velvet with moonlight beads), J. McKenzie (black and white crepe de chine), Branks (blue velvet radium lace and silver beads), Drain (black satin and radium lace), Nicol (pink georgette and pearls), Clark (pink crepe de chine), Calder (dark blue silk), J. H. Thomson (maroon velvet, gold radium lace), D. W. Thomson (saxe blue, relieved with lemon), Remnant (pale pink satin), Chrystal (black velvet, relieved with cerise*/, Cameron (saxe blue, relieved with white), Sawers (navy coatfrock), Clausen (black coat-frock), Kidd (navy velvet), Wright (brown frock, silver beads). Misses Neas (apple green satin La Tosca), Watson (navy and putty charmeuse, gold lace), McDonald (apple green brocaded satin), A. Thomson (powder blue velvet), Remnant (lavender radium lace), Scatter (pate pink crepe de chine, floral trimmings), Calder (green morocain, jazz silk), M. McConachie (white net over white satin), F. Watson (peacock blue crepe de chine), A. Scatter (betty blue velvet, gold petals, gold bugle beads), Kidd (cream silk), Scobie (pink satin, silver beads), C. Thomson (blue silk, silver beads), K. McNeil (biscuit silk, gold beads), Cameron (blue silk, relieved with lemon), F. McNeil (peacock blue velvet, silver beads), Ridder (navy silk, jazz panniers), B. McConachie (jade silk and coral net), A. Stewart (navy crepe de chine, gold beads), Kilkelly (black velvet, point lace), Simons (white silk), M. Stewart (white crepe de chine), Lea.sk (navy silk), M. McNeil (emerald silk knitted frock), Crane (white silk, silver girdle), Ledington (brown silk). Messrs Stewart (3), Crane (2), Ledington, Thomson (4), Chrystal (2), Sawers, McCallum, oimpson, Branks (3), McDonald (3), McConachie, Smith, Wright (2), Munro (2), Sharp, Casey, Clark, Kidd, Clausen, Kilkelly, Cowie, McKerchar (2), Irwin, McKenzie (2), Nicholson, Wright (2), Cameron (2), Dillon, Thomas, Sands and others. Much credit is due to the secretaries (Miss Watsan and Mr McDonald) and the energetic Committees for the excellent arrangements for the entertainment of the guests. Rumour whispers that the Benedicts contemplate entertaining the spinsters and bachelors at an early date. One hopes it will not prove a rumour only, but, that ere long, it will be an established fact.

OTAUTAU DOINGS. (From our Correspondent.) The Scotts Gap hall was gaily decorsfted with greenery on Friday evening on the occasion of the bachelors’ ball, and despite the inclemency of the weather there was a large attendance, visitors being present from Orawia, Otautau, Tuatapere, Aparima and Invercargill. An orchestra, comprising Messrs Jellyman (piano), R. Smith (violin), and H. Smyth (drums) discoursed excellent dance music, and Mr Bert Patterson carried out the duties of Master of Ceremonies in a creditable manner. A good supper was dispensed, and those present spent a most enjoyable time. There was a large attendance at the Dairymen’s Ball in the Otautau Town Hall on Friday evening, despite the fact that the weather was not too promising. Humphrey’s Jazz Band, from Invercargill, supplied excellent music, and Messrs Hope and Burnett capably carried out the duties of Masters of Ceremonies. A very enjoyable supper was dispensed, and dancers tripped the light fantastic till the “wee sma’ ’oors.” A Gift Afternoon was at “Aldersyde,” the residence of Mr and Mrs John Fisher, Otautau, for Miss Bell McDougall, prior to her marriage, the hostesses being Misses Lindsay , “Strathmore,” and Jean Fisher. There was a large attendance, and a letter of regret was received from Mrs and Miss Tampleton for inability to attend. Songs were rendered by Misses Mclntyre and Fisher and Mrs Liddel, while Miss Ryan gave a pianoforte solo. Mrs Cuppies played the accompaniments in her usual accomplished style. Competitions were also held, the winners being Miss Bell McDougall, Mesdames Cuppies and H. Archdall. Many beautiful and useful presents were received, and musical honours accompanied the opening of the gifts. Miss McDougall suitably responded. Mrs T. H. Cuppies, a very old friend of the prospective bridegroom, referred to his many good qualities in a neat speech. Those present were: Mesdames J. R. McDougall, W. Porteous, G. H. Stevens, H. Archdall, A, Manson, Geo. Low, F. J. Collie, H. D. Coddie, N. Smellie, G. Sinclair, J. I. Brass, McCrostie (Ringway Ridges), N. Gould, A. A. Liddell, J. M. Lindsay (Drummond), Lindsay (“Strathmore”), Ryan, Dahlenburg, Shaw, Donnan, Mclvor, Harrington, Cleverley, McNaughton B. Scatter, Beggs, AVebb, McKenzie, Mclntyre, Jean Fisher and Nurse Atkinson. The happy gathering dispersed after singing ‘Auld Lang Syne.”

RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From our Correspondent.) On Tuesday night a number of their friends paid a surprise visit to Mr and Mrs Cunningham, who have just returned from their honeymoon. The party proceeded to the residence of Mr Cunningham to the strains of the pipes played by Mr A. Murray. A very enjoyable evening was spent in games and music. Some of those present were Mesdames Calder, C. Robertson, Gilchrist, Fordyce. Henderson, Roy; Misses Robertson, Henderson (Woodlands), Linscott (Thornbury), Roy, K. Porteous; Messrs’Roy and A. Murray. Mr and Mrs Price, in honour of their grandson, Tommy, entertained a number of his juvenile friends and their parents at a social evening at their residence on Friday. The evening was given over to a “Marionette Show” arranged and controlled by Mr. Mrs and Miss Price. The marionette show depicted two scenes, the first a shipwreck in which the lifeboats axe seen leaving the doomed ship; the second scene illustrated the fairy story of the Prince and Princess. In the second scene the effect was beautifully worked out with the various characters all depicted such as the Fairy Prince arriving in his coach, the Princess among the pumpkins, the policeman, etc. To make the scenes more real appropriate music was supplied by gramophone and some splendid records by the masters were given. Several items were given by the adults and these were greatly enjoyed by all present. An excellent supper was supplied and "all - present voiced their great appreciation of the pleasant evening’s entertainment. Miss C. Hancock, formerly of Riverton, but who now resides in Palmerston North, is on a trip to Honolulu. Miss Watt is at present visiting her sister, Mrs J. Crawford. Miss K. Henderson is at present staying with Miss Bole. Mr C. Frew (Mataura Island) is spending a few days in Riverton.

Mr and Mre H. Cunningham returned to Riverton on Monday evening. The many friends of Miss Gladys Passels will be pleased to hear that she has made a wonderful recovery after her long illness and is now convalescent and well on her way to complete recovery. Mr Kirby is now so far recovered that he is out of hospital. Mr F. Cunningham, of the staff of the New Zealand Railways, is spending a •vacation with his mother in South Riverton. Mr Telfer, at present on the local railway station staff, has been transferred to Bluff and will be succeeded by Mr E. Orr, of Invercargill. The local First Aid Class had to be postponed on Thursday evening on account of Dr Kingston being unable through pressure of business to lecture. The class will be held as usual on Tuesday. Mrs Alex McKay, of Dunedin, has been staying with Mrs A. McKay, the Highlands, Riverton. Miss G. Traill is visiting friends in Invercargill. Miss V. Rawlins, Invercargill, is at present visiting her people in Riverton. The members of the Riverton Tennis Club held their annual ball in More’s Hall on Tuesday night. The Hall was beautifully decorated with bunting and greenery and the floor was in splendid order. The Committee are to be congratulated on their efforts in producing such a beautiful and artistic scheme of decoration that attracted the attention of everyone present. There was a very good attendance of visitors from all over the Western District and Invercargill. The ladies had prepared an excellent supper and this combined with the excellent floor and the music supplied by Mr Jellyman, made the ball a very enjoyable one to all those present. Mr Price on behalf of the Tennis Club, thanked the visitors for their attendance and Mr P. N> Wilson suitably replied on behalf of the visitors. Among those present were: —Mesdames Price (black satin), Gordon (henna silk net over grey satin), Petchell (black satin), De Clifford (emerald green charmeuse and black georgette), Wilson (black satin), R. Berndston (black silk), A. Berndston (pink taffetta and gold lace), McKay (cerisetaffetta), Trail (black and gold lace), Basstian (pink charmeuse), Kerse (black lace over satin), J. Templeton (black silk), A. Helm (white ninon), Strang (cream satin and lace), Walden (vieux rose and sequins >, (Dickson (black velvet) ; Misses Bulman (taffetta), Mclvor (pink and gold taffetta), Phillips (black crepe de chene), Joyce (pink taffetta), Gee (wine charmeuse), B. McNaughton (white charmeuse and radium lace), K. McNaughton (jade crepe de chene), F. Brown (jade satin), E. Brown (pink georgette and sequins), Helm (white morocain), Berndston (apricot taffetta), Gordon (white taffetta), Petchell (black velvet), Armstrong (black velvet), Cassels (biscuit morocain), P. Trotter (flame georgette and sequins), A. Trotter (fuchsia georgette), N. Trotter (wine taffetta), Price (vieux rose charmeuse), Wolfe (lemon satin and sequins), R. Lambert (powdered blue morocain), L. Bell (black velvet), D. Bell (white fugi silk), L. Johnstone (black silk). Moir (blue crepe de chene and ninon), M. Moir (black velvet), Rawlins (black velvet), Bews (heliotrope taffetta) ; Dr Kingston, Dr Gordon, Messrs Eadie (2), Gardiner, Linscott, McNeil, H. Crawford Akhuret, Little, Walsh, Cassels, J. Wilson, Leete, Todd, Prince, Joyce, Berndston (2), McKay, Templeton (2), Helm, Bell, S. McNeil, Nutall (2), Frew, Hopcroft, Irving, Finnegan, Phelan, Telfer, Cloughley, Beer, Kerse, Dickson, Bulman, Basstian, McGregor, Harrington, Smith (2), Wills, Butcher Booth and Bews.

GORE CHAT. (From our Mrs McKellar (Dunedin) is on a visit to Mrs J. A. Blaikie, Devon street. Miss Grieve, who has been visiting Mrs A. L. Dolomore, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs F. Reid and Mrs Houston have returned to Dunedin. Mrs Horn (Middlemarch), who has been one a visit to her daughter, Mrs R. L. Grant, Bank of New Zealand, has returned home. Mrs R. B. Bannerman has returned from Dunedin. Mrs H. C. Alexander has left for her new home at Palmerston North. A large number of her friends w r ere at the station to bid her good-bye. Mr F. Young has gone to Wellington to attend the conference of the New Zealand Racing and Trotting Associations. Mrs E. E. Wallis, of Timaru, and formerly of Gore, is on a visit to her relatives here. Mr and Mrs Shore have arrived from Nelson, to make their home in Gore, Mr Shore, having been appointed accountant at the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand. There were about 80 present at the third bridge and euchre tournament held by the Gore Croquet Club in the Cosy tea rooms last week. On this occasion the prizewinners were Mrs Houston, of Dunedin, (bridge), and Mrs Robert Allison (euchre), the consolation going to Miss Aitken and Mrs Cullen. The Committee provided the usual acceptable supper. One afternoon recently a few of the personal friends of Mrs’ J. Driscoll, gathered together at the Cosy tea rooms to bid her farewell. She was made the recipient of a very handsome Doulton bowl and plates, as tokens of the esteem in which she is held. Much regret was expressed at her impending departure from Gore. Mesdames C. R. Green and J. A. Edwards (Oteramika), entertained a few friends at afternoon tea at the Cosy tearooms on Saturday in honour of Mrs H. C. Alexander. Those present were, Mesdames R. L. Grant, Fisher, Dolamore, Gibbs, Hazleton and Miss Gibbs. On Monday night Mrs J. C. Macdonald (Diamond Peak), gave a delightful picture party for Mrs Alexander to see “If Winter Comes.” Those in the party were, Mesdames R. L. Grant, Hawke, Dolamore, Crowthers, A. Fleming, Bannerman, J. E. Rogers, J. Edwards (Otikerama), R. Robertson, Misses Mac Gibbon (2), Gibbs and Bowler. Others present were Mr and Mrs E. A. Pigeon, Mr and Mrs J. Boyne, Mrs Me Ara, Mrs T. Stewart, Mrs Bowler, Mrs Gibbs, Mr and Mrs C. R. Barrett, Dr. and Mrs Gresham, Mrs A. Mac Gibbon, Mr and Mrs C. R. Mrs Blaikie, Mrs J. Nichol, Mrs Mackrell (Dunedin), Mrs D. Mackenzie and Mr and Mrs A. Henderson. Mrs E. R. Bowler gave a small bridge evening during the week. Mrs T. L. Piller entertained a few friends at bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Those present were, Mesdames F. Wallis senr., D. Harvey, J. E. Rogers, H. Mac Gibbon, McMurray, W. Kirk and the Misses MacGibbon (2). Mrs W. McAra gave an enjoyable bridge party on Tuesday evening for Mrs Alexander. Prizes were won by Mrs A. MacGibbon (first), and Mrs D. McKenzie (second). Others playing were Mesdames Sutton (Waikaia), Bowler, ft. L. Grant J. Boyne, Wallis, Blaikie, Piller, Misses Bowler and Gibbs. SOCIAL AT PARAWA. (From our Correspondent.) A very enjoyable evening was spent at Parawa on Monday, when a large number of friends assembled to say “Farewell” to Mr Samuel Butson, on the eve 6f his departure for an extended holiday in the North. Mr McKinna made a very efficient chairman, and kept the folks gay with his manj r little jokes. The evening was occupied by dancing and singing. Miss Dorothy Sutherland opening the evening with a pionoforte solo. Solo songs were rendered by Mrs J. Peterson, Mrs McKinna, Mrs A. Butson, Mr H. Peterson, Mr Stan. Butson and the Guest honoured the company with the old song, “Don’t be Ashamed of the Shamrock.”

On behalf of the Athol and Parawa residents, Mr H. Stancombe presented Mr Butson with a handsome travelling rug and tobacco pouch, and in a neat speech ; expressed his regret, and that of those present, at the departure of their guest, whom they all held in the highest esteem. Mr Butson suitably responded, and whilst thanking the folks for their handsome presents, said that he had always tried to do his best for everyone, and to help a friend in need. The pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and “Auld Lang Syne.” WEDDINGS. CUNNINGHAM—ROURKE. On Friday, July 4, a very pretty wedding took place at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Manse, Invercargill, when Mr Henry Cunningham, of Riverton, was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Rourke, of Liverpool, England, in the presence of a large company of friends and relatives. The Rev H. G. Gilbert officiated at the ceremony. The bridegroom was attended by his nephew as best man, and the bride, who was attired in a beautiful dove-coloured costume with hat to match, was attended by a niece of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the company retired to the Federal Tea Rooms where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. After the wedding breakfast, the happy couple left amid showers of confetti for their honeymoon.

DUNEDIN NOTES. (From our Correspondent.) DUNEDIN, July 10. The following Southlanders have been staying in Dunedin during the week:— At the City Hotel:—Mr and Mrs S. T. Spain and Miss Spain (Clyde), Mr W. Stokes (Gore), Mrs Lancaster, Mr J. Taylor, Miss Brown, Dr Gladys Macalister, Misses McQueen (2), Mr and Mrs Smith (Greenvale) . At the Excelsior Roberts, Mrs Bush, Mr J. A. Jac> j, Mr J. Winder (Queenstown), Mr A. Sixxiyer. Saturday afternoon last Mrs Idiens and her daughter, Mrs Bulte, entertained friends at afternoon tea. Mrs Idiens delighted everyone with her piano ssolo. Among those present were Mesdames Denton Leech, Carnalt Jones, H. Chapman, A. Smellie, S. Robertson, Misses McGill, Wilson, Edith Morrison, Anscombe, and Dr Lilian Storms. Miss Betty Fitzgerald was one of the many hostesses entertaining large parties of friends at the Savoy on Saturday night. She rereived her guests in the lounge wearing a becoming gown of rose brocade, and included Misses Rafeves, L. Williams, N. Barr, M. Blomfield, G. Finch, J. O’Neill, A. Halsted and Wilson, Messrs Tapley, Hodge, Robertson, Jennings, Solomon, Haggitt, Fitzgerald, Armitage, Helmore, Russell, Crawshaw. Wednesday evening last the Misses Reynolds entertained friends at their home in Lees street, the bridge players including Mesdames O’Neill, and Douglas Ramsay, Misses Rattray (2), Webster, G. webster, and P. Graham. Bridge hostesses during the week include Mesdames Hilton. Gallaway, O’Neill, Denny, Oldham, Ibbetson, Marshall, Macdonald, Clapperton, Sargood, E. Hazlett, Misses Graham, Denniston, etc. Miss A. M. Macdonald, who was the guest of her sister, Miss Morris “Littlebourne), returned to her home in Invercargill this week. Mrs Barron (Hastings) is the guest of her father, Sir John Roberts, Littlebourne House, Roslyn. Mrs James Roberts gave a delightful afternoon for Mrs W. Barron on Wednesday afternoon. Friday afternoon last Mrs Watson Shennan gave an enjoyable tea at her residence in High street. The guests were received in the drawing room, the hostess wearing a handsome gown of plum coloured morocain. Tea was enjoyed in the dining room, a large crystal bowl of coloured leaves and jonjuils making an effective table decoration. Present were Lady Ferguson, Lady Williams, Mesdames Glendining, Macassey, Stock, G. Roberts, Nisbet, J. Roberts, Gallaway, G. Gallaway, Hart, Edmond, J. B. Callan, D. Ramsay, C. Rattray, Barron (Hawkes Bay), K. Ramsay, McLean, Fitchett, Cook, C. Chapman, Misses Webster (2), Morris, Cutten, Cargill, Rattray (2', Ramsay, Roberts, Glendining, Williams, C. Williams, Edmond, Laidlaw, McKerrow, Hart, etc. The Misses Fullarton have returned to their home in St. Clair after some weeks spent in Oamaru as the guests of Mesdames Darling and Douglas. Thursday evening last Mr and Mrs F. J. Williams gave a jolly and enjoyable fancy dress dance at their home in Pitt ; street in honour of Miss Hilda Smart, of J Temuka. Dancing took place in the bil- • liard room, which was gaily decorated with : black and tangerine streamers, and Chinese ■ lanterns. The supper table decorations of : small paper ladies holding confetti, with a Z large centre piece of a large daintily dress- : ed doll was apt and artistic. Coloured ’ balloons and the bright streamers carried : by the ladies lent a true carnival spirit. - Those present included Mr and Mrs Ham- : mer, Misses Williams, Smart, Walker, King. - E. King, Anderson, Hudson, Blyth, Buss, - Cameron, Moller, McKay, Messrs Lavender, E King, Hardie, Walker, Austin, Read, E. j Boddy, D. Blyth, Hawcridge, Fulton, Car--2 ter. Garden, Watson (2), etc. : Miss Rita Smart is the guest of Miss 2 Ella Williams, Pitt street. ; Mrs W. A. Moore has returned from 3 Australia, but is spending a little time in 2 the north before proceeding to Dunedin. 2 The St. Clair Ladies’ Club’s usual fort- • nightly meeting (under the convenorship 2 of Mrs Wallace Watson and Miss Doris : W r allace Watson), was very largely attend- : ed, and the following programme much en- : joyed:—Piano duet (Misses Gardiner and : Grigg), piano solo (Miss D. Hancock), ; songs (Misses Rita Holmes, Dorothy Skin- : ner and Winnie McPeak), reading from J. ■ M. Barrie “Rosilind” (Misses King “Rosi- : lind” Bessie Thomson, “Charles,” and E. 5 McPeak, “Landlady”), accompanists (Misses 1 Watson,’ W. McPeak and R. Holmes. Sup--5 ' per was partaken of and the usual vote oi 2 thanks passed by the President (Mrs Her2 vey) the singing of the National Anthem 3 concluding proceedings. 3 The engagement is announced of Frieda, 2 younger daughter of Mr and Mrs James 2 Armstrong, Highgate, Roslyn, to Mr T. H. « Thorp, of Napier. 2 Mrs A. C. Matheson has gone south to 3 Invercargill. 1 Mrs Edmond left this week for Australia. 2 A pleasing innovation recently introduced • it the Women’s Club is an hour of music 2 (from three to four o’clock) when Mis ■ L ilian Whitson arranges the programme r i contributed to by the younger members. This week the ArU and Crafts Circle had

arranged all manner of labour saving devices, from a stoning machine for small fruits to a patent vacuum bottle for preserving. Mrs Hewitson, who has just returned from America, gave a very interesting talk about her travels, the places and the peoples, referring particularly to the many devices she had seen at work in the various homes she had visited, and in which electricity Was put to use for everything, “the maximum of service for the minimum of labour,” and described many of the little machines she saw at work, filling her listeners with just a litttle regret that they were not included in the everyday of most of us. She also gave many valuable hints to those of her audience who might be thinking of covering the same ground in the the near future. Lady Ferguson at the close thanked the speaker for a very instructive and enjoyable chat.