THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Southland Times, Issue 19366, 4 October 1924, Page 21

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTKY. (By Dorothy.) Mrs Gourlay and Miss Muriel Keast are at present spending a holiday at Stewart Island. There is to be an At Home at the Women’s Club on Wednesday afternoon for Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe. Miss Lattimer (Dunedin) and Miss Naesmith (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs Geo. Munro, Duke street. Mrs and Miss Munro, of “lona,” Duke street, returned on Wednesday from an extended visit in the North Mr and Mrs D. Cuthbertson are expected to return from Australia by the Moeraki due at Bluff on Sunday. Mrs George Holloway gave a happy little dance at her home in Woodhouse Street last night for her son and daughter Douglas and Olive. Lady Luke left Wellington yesterday en route for Cape Town, to join Sir John Luke. From there both go to England to visit their son, Mr Frank Luke. Nurses A. D. Auld and J. McEwen, of Dunedin, who were the guests of Mrs E. Robertson, Beatrice street, during a short holiday trip, returned north on Tuesday. Miss Kathleen Anderson, who has remained in the north after returning from a holiday visit to Australia, arrived back in Invercargill by the express on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday the Waihopai Tennis Club held their opening day and it was quite a successful function. Although the sun was not shining the weather conditions were quite favourable and tennis was enjoyed to the fullest extent. Afternoon tea served by the lady members was much enjoyed. Glorious weather favoured the members of the Gladstone Tennis Club last Saturday for the opening of their season. The afternoon opened with the annual general meeting when the balance sheet was presented and the office-bearers elected. After tea was by the ladies a few games of tennis were played. Last Saturday afternoon was an ideal afternoon for the opening of the Southend Tennis and Croquet Club. The Tennis Club spent the afternoon with a Yankee tournament and later several couples began dancing on the courts, making everything quite gay. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the members. The annual social, dance and euchre tournament of the Bluff Oddfellows was held on Monday night, when 120 couples danced, the Grand March being led by Bro. W. Imlay, J.P.G. and Miss A. McLean. The hall was beautifully decorated with greenery, streamers and flags and the floor was in good order, while special lighting arrangements had been made. The ladies euchre prizes were won by Mesdames Tall, W. Doyle, J. Fife and Williamson and the men’s prizes went to Messrs A. Giles, F. Moss, S. Miller and E. Intyre.

The Southend Croquet Club held its opening day last Saturday under ideal weather conditions. The majority of the members were present and among the visitors were Mrs A. M. Macdonald, Miss Young, Mrs W. Todd, Mrs Jennings, Mrs Dr Johnston, Mrs Wesney, Mrs E. Taylor, Mrs Bird, Miss Cockroft, Mrs Chaplin, Mrs Hughes, Mrs T. F. Macdonald, Mrs Tait, Mrs Longuet, Mrs H. Brass, Mrs McCrostie, Mrs Dr Mac Gibbon, Mrs Dakin, Mrs Page, Mrs J. Reed, Miss Reed, Mrs McCawe (Riverton), Mrs T. Kingsland, Mrs Burn, Mrs Chisholm, Mrs Barlow, Miss Wilkin, Mrs Wedderspoon, Mrs Brodie, Mrs Spence, Mrs Gow, Mrs Roscoe, Mrs J. Manson, Mrs Mills, Mrs Bjeakly, Mrs Smith, Mrs Doig, Miss Mansen. Mrs A. E. Shaw gave a very enjoyable dance at Ashley’s Hall last week in honour of the coming of age of her son Mark. Among those present were Misses M. and J. Lindsay, P. Thomson, G. Cameron, J. Humphries, M. and N. Ronald, A. Pert, M. Lennie, D. Woods, L. Clark, K. and B. Mackintosh, E. and J. Cameron, M. and I. Potter, D. Brokenshire, M. Hutchison, E. Shaw, D. Wyldie, M. Mitchell and J. Thomson; Mesdames Wilcox, Shaw (2), Hewitt, Lindsay, Flaus and Thomson; and Messrs Wilcox, Titchener, Flaus, Duncan, Cruickshank, Gimblett, Fraser, Reid, Shaw (4), Officer, Smith (2) Griffiths (2), Nelson, Robinson, Cox, McKay, Cameron and Day. Mr McDonald supplied excellent music.

The final evening of the bridge circle of the Women’s Club was held in the Club’s rooms last Monday evening when the Committee entertained the members. The rooms were daintly arranged with beautiful spring blossoms. A large number of members were present there being sixteen tables. The secretary, Mrs P. H. Thomas, read the balance sheet which was most favourable. During the evening the Chairwoman, Mrs A. H. Mackrell, presented competition and i highest score prizes. The prize winners were:—Mesdames C. Jones, R. J. Gilmour, A. Hoyles, W. Hazlett, L. Spencer, J. L. Watson, H. Morgan, J. G. Macdonald, A. Mackrell, D. Cuthbertson, Hackworth. W. ■ Quinn, B. Leeper, J. Carswell, C. C. Basi stian. Misses Brodrick, Louseley, Saunders, l Reid, JI. Macdonald. On Monday evening ‘ the members will entertain the Committee. Those who have taken an interest in the attempt of Viscountess Rhondha to obtain legal permission to take her place as a peeress in the House of Lords will also take interest in the fact that the Bill in the House of Lords to enable peeresses in i their own right to sit and vote passed its first reading in the Commons in March, with the approval of the three parties, and a majority of 267 votes. It has not been carried further because of the congestion of Parliamentary business. Lady Rhondha’s appeal for a writ to the Committee of Privileges in 1922 was refused, but very much water has flowed under the bridge since ■ then, and the large addition of women tq ' the electorate makes* it probable that the i Lords, as well as the Commons, will meet the new situation and the new spirit. A committee of peeresses working for the Bill is stated to be meeting with encouraging results. Among the women who will be entitled to a seat in the House of Lords should the Bill pass—some of them holders of historic titles —many are very eager to avail themselves of the right. Princess Arthur of Connaught is said to be following , the progress of the Bill with great intetest, for, as Duchess of Fife in her own right, she would inherit the legislative functions ; which that title carries. Other well-known Women “Lords” ate Viscountess Rhondha, T’srbness Sh"eth' , nna.

Mrs W. T. Hazlett and Miss Hazlett have returned to town. The Invercargill Tennis Club will open its season this afternoon. Mrs R. A. Anderson returned to Invercargill on Tuesday evening. Mrs J. L. Watson and Miss T. Watson left on Thursday on a short visit to Timaru. Mrs W. Barker and Miss Margaret Barker, Rodney Street leave on Tuesday for their new home in Palmerston North. Mrs and Mis McNish of Christchurch are spending a holiday in Southland, and are at present staying at Eagle Hotel, Bluff. Mrs Percy Priest, Miss Priest and Mrs Tapley of Dunedin, and Mrs Le Cren, and Miss Ryan of Wellington, are on a visit to Queenstown. Arrangements are well in hand for the visit of Lord and Lady Jellicoe on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday the public garden party in Victoria Park should prove a huge success. On Tuesday evening Mrs J. A. McGregor, Mt. Linton, gave a happy dance in honour of the coming of age of her son Hector. Among those who motored out from town were:— Misses Rodger, Wylie, King, Wilson, Messrs G. Todd and K. Cox. Writes a London correspondent: Miss Hilda Hazlett, of Dunedin, has returned to London after touring for six months in Europe. She visited the Riviera, Switzerland, Italy, Sicily, Holland and Belgium. After touring the English lakes district, Miss Hazlett will sail by the Mooltan on 29th. Miss F. Rogers, formerly of Invercargill, who now makes her home at the Hague with her sister, Mrs Vermaat, has been in England on a visit, writes a London correspondent under date of August 28. She recently .stayed at Devizes Castle, in Wiltshire, where she was the guest of Mrs E. C. Reid, and is now returning to the Hague. On Thursday evening the honorary members of the Invercargill Fire Brigade entertained the active members af a progressive euchre party and dance held in, the Brigade’s social room. A most enjoyable evening was spent and arrangements have been made for similar gatherings in the future. Supper was provided by the active members. The dance music was supplied by Mr xA. Lee and Mr K. McLeod contributed a bagpipe solo. On Tuesday evening the St Peters Methodist Church Choir held their annual social in the Federal rooms. Games, competitions and music on the third floor, and supper on the second floor, passed a most enjoyable evening. The guests included those who helped the choir in the recent Competitions. Some of those who took part were Mesdames Alsweiler and Campbell, Misses M. Anderson and H. Williamson, Messrs C. Richards and Thomson, Rev. J. Haslam. The accompaniments were played by Mesdames C. Richards. N. J. Brokenshire and Mr Lea.

On Saturday last a very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs E. Robertson, of Beatrice street, the guests being entertained with games, competitions and dancing. The prize-winners of the competitions were Miss J. McEwan and Mr P. Frampton. During the evening a very dainty supper was served by the hostess. Those present included:—Misses A. D. Auld (Dunedin), J. McEwan (Dunedin), M. Dyson and V. Hobbs, Mrs J. Robertson and Messrs A. Kingsland, P. Frampton, J. Robertson, senr., W. Campbell, J. Robertson, junr., and F. Walsh. At the presentation of the hockey banner to the Western Star Club in the Town Hall, Otautau, on Monday evening, opportunity was also taken to present the handsome hockey stick donated by Mr Ewen Matheson for the most improved player in the Otautau Ladies’ Hockey Club for the season. The recipient was Miss Marjory Lumsden, and Mr Matheson, in asking her to accept it, hoped she would not only be the most improved, but the best player next season, and with the aid of the stick and her fellow club-mates, be successful in bringing the banner to Otautau next year. In returning thanks, Miss Lumsden, on rising, was greeted with applause, and stated she would do her best to assist in complyipg with the donor’s wishes, and also thanked him for the beautiful stick he had presented her with that evening. The social functions given by the Invercargill Croquet Club this year have been most successful. Last Saturday evening the Club held a jolly bridge party in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. Prizes were won by Mr F. Reid and Mesdames B. Basstian and A. McNab. Those present were:-Mr and Mrs A. W. Morgan, Mr and Mrs E. McPhail, Mr and Mrs F. Reid, Mr and Mrs P. Thomson, Dr and Mrs Owen-Johnston, Mr and Mrs A. E. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. D. Shand, Mr and Mrs C. S. Pasley, Mr and Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mr and Mrs E. Chester, Mr Bunting, Mr Fox; Mesdames A. M. Macdonald, T. G. Hirst, W. F. Scandrett, W. G. Mehaffey, T. M. Macdonald, W. Macalister, W. S. Todd, A. Farrant, W. Clark, J. Petrie, C. Jennings, E. R. Crofts, Collins, W. Quinn, W. Ewart, J. L. McG. Watson, Mackrell, T. D. Pearce, C. S. Longuet, A. Spen-' cer, Newton, Ussher, D. McPherson, J. Pollard, H. Carswell, J. Callender, A. McNab, B. Basstian, Malfroy, Preston, Watts, Stuckey, Rankin, Wilson; Misses Young, Carswell, Perrin, Campbell, Duthlie, Stobo, Small, Reid, Lousley, Fynes-Clinton, Mehaffey(2), Hirst and Oughton(2). RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs Lance Raymond returned to Invercargill after spending a week at the Railway Hotel. Mr Foch who has been spending a few days in Riverton returned to Dunedin. Mr W. G. Hunter left at the beginning of the week for Waikaia on a fishing expedition and returned at the end of the week.

Miss Ettie Ray is spending a few days in Invercargill and Winton. Mr and Mrs D. Ross of the Globe Hotel entertained the Fisk Jubilee Singers on Thursday evening after their entertainment at Orepuki. Mrs Dr. Trotter has returned after spending three weeks in Dunedin. Mrs Jack Crawford has returned after spending a feiy weeks with relations and friends in Dunedin and Mosgiel. Some of the young people who journeyed to Mt. Linton on Tuesday to celebrate the coming of age of Mias Maisie McGregqr were Misses R. Bemdston, J. Goreton and M. Templeton. Mrs Sid Keen entertained a few of the members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers to supper at her residence on Tuesday evening after their performance. Among those present were the Misses Marjorie Alwyne, Mad-

eline Joyce and the Messrs, Harrie Franklin, Herbert Maxwell and Harry Penn. PERSONAL After visiting all places of interest the Rev D. McKenzie returned North" during the week. The’ weather being at its best, the visitor was greatly impressed with our climate, and should help to dispel the feeling among Northerners that Southland is a place of wind and rain. He certainly had plenty of sunshine while here. The many friends of Mrs George Merrie, South Riverton, will be sorry to learn that she has been confined to her room for some time, but is recovering slowly. • Mrs J. Fallow and Mrs F. Wei? of Thornbury have returned after visiting friends at Balfour. Mr Lockhart, manager of the International Harvester Company Dunedin accompanied with his wife are spending a holiday at the seaside and are staying at the Globe Hotel. His many friends will be pleased to hear that Mr Duncan McKenzie an inmate in the local hospital is improving. Mr J. J. Black and his mother after spending a fortnight at the Rocks returned to Invercargill. Her friends will be pleased to hear that Mrs Owen Grant, an inmate of the local Hospital, is improving. Miss Brooks, Timaru, has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs G. Gunnion. Mrs T. Power is at present staying'with her daughter, Mip H. Rattley. Mr Mitchell is paying a visit to friends, and is staying with his son, Mr Stan. Mitchell, South Riverton.

HOCKEY CLUB’S BALL. For some time lately the members of the Ladies’ Hockey Club have been preparing for the ball to wind up the season. With Miss G. Trail (secretary), backed up by an energetic committee, the executive got to work, and, .as a result of their I labour, the much talked-of ball took place in More’s Hall on Tuesday evening. With fine weather, and all necessary preliminaries fully carried out, the young ladies have every reason to be proud of their initial effort. The hall was profusely, decorated with blue and white streamers, and when proceedings opened, to the lively strains of music supplied t by Mr Jellyman’s orchestra, the scene was a lively and animated one, the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies presented a galaxy of beauty. A recherche supper was supplied by the ladies of the I club, which was done ample justice to. A feature of the evening was a ticket dance, which created no end of amusement. AU parts of the district were represented, and, in the opinion of those present, it was a most successful function. As one visitor remarked “I have come a long way and I do not regret the journey, for it is one of the best night’s enjoyment I have had for a long time.” There were many beautiful dresses worn by the ladies. Amongst the many I noticed:- Mesdames McKay, black taffetta and gold lace; Templeton, shot taffetta; W. Hawke, blue floral crepe de chene; G. Swift, pale blue crepe de. chene; Orr, black taffetta; Bradshaw, blue velvet; Strang, lemon satin, limerick lace over-dress; S. Mitchell, black silk; Cooney, cream crepe de chene; Dickson, henna knitted silk; G. Kerse, black silk and lace; Misses M. Baxter, maroon flowered georgette; N. Trotter, floral crepe de chene; F. Trotter, pink georgette; M. Price, lavender satin; V. McKay, jade georgette; Cook, henna charmeuse; McLean, black taffetta and gold ; Boldero, blue silk; E. Winton, champagne charmeuse; Isabel Winton, lemon silk; K. McNaughton, jade crepe de chene; B. McNaughton, white charmeuse; L. Branks, lavender satin; E. Leader, kingfisher floral silk; Ruby Keen, lavender nett; Bulman, cerise taffetta; E. Mclvor, blue charmeuse; G. Trail, jade crepe de chene; W. Gee, blue georgette; I. Cloughley, rose velvet; E. McKay, lemon silk; M. McKay, blue crepe de chene; M. Leary, navy crepe de chene; N. Fleck, pink crepe de chene; E. McCall, blue crepe de chene; Sangster, pale blue crepe de chene; L. Mclvor, lemon charmeuse; M. Sheedy, lavender satin; S. Mooney, blue velvet; R. Mooney, maroon velvet; McNaughton (Thornbury). pink taffetta; Hannon (Tuatapere), blue satin; Condon, pink crepe de chene; G. Pearsey, blue silk; E. Baxter, floral silk and Messrs Dickson, Kerse (2), McKay, J. Templeton, W. Hawke, G. Swift, Orr, Bradshaw, Stan Mitchell, Cooney (Thornbury), Trotter (Invercargill) Little, Akhurst, Trail, Barron, Fahey, Foster (Thornbury), Eadie (2, Thornbury), Bickley, Hopwood, Willett (2, Invercargill), Mills, Linscott (Thornbury), Munroe, Milford, Cox (Tuatapere) Beaton (Tuatapere) Prentice, Fleck, Johnston (2), McNeill (2), Ronald (Thornbury), Herring, King, Merrie, Keen, Hawkins, Dobbie, Yates, Miller, Don, F. Roe (Invercargill), O’Brien, Crane (Thornbury),® 0. Cassels, Wainwright (Invercargill), Beer, Cloughley. It only remains to add that Mr Gayin Dickson made on efficient M.C. and kept the ball going smoothly til an early hour.

WINTON NOTES* (From our Correspondent). Mrs J. A. Bitchener, Waimate, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs J. Henderson, for several weeks, returned to her home on Monday. Mr and Mrs E. Bradley, Christchurch, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs P. Bradley. Mrs Gilchrist and Mr Mark Gilchrist, who leave for Vancouver at the end of the month, are visiting Mrs D. T. Larnach. Mrs A. Hamilton and family spent a week’s holiday with her mother, Mrs W. H. King, Riverfall, Hokonui. Mrs J. Henderson (Matai) was a passenger for Dunedin on Monday. Sister Liddell, who has been touring the North Island, is visiting Winton prior to resuming her duties in the Southland Hospital. Mrs E. A. Phillips was the guest of Mrs G. I*ee (Invercargill) for the week-end. Mrs de la Perrelle left for Wellington yesterday morning. Mr Shepard has returned from Dunedin. TENNIS CLUB DANCE. Tennis Club dances are always enjoyable and the one held in the Radio Theatre on Friday was no exception to the rule. The bright-hued frocks worn by the ladies formed a striking contrast to the sombre walls, of the hall. The floor was crowded with happy young folk who tripped the light fantastic toe to the strains of mysic played by Mesdames McArthur, de la Per(Continucd on Next Page.)

relle, Aliases Deegan, Moore, Messrs H. F. Tilley (piano), B. D. Mehaffey, L. de la Perrelle (violin), and W. Jamieson (cornet). Mr F. Moore officiated as M.C. The Vice-President, Mr F. Tilley (in the absence of the President, Dr. Gow), presented the trophies won by competitors last season. he congratulated the winner of the ladies’ A grade championship, Miss B. Gilmour, who received a silver afternoon tea tray, and predicted that she would be one of the leading players of the Dominion. Mr G. Lindsay, winner of the gentlemen’s A grade championship trophy, a silver vase, was one of the veteran players and a hard man to defeat. The winner of the Ladies’ B grade trophy, Miss Alison Hamilton, received a miniature silver cup with a tennis racquet on top. She was a new player, but? at the rale she wrs progressing would soon be at. the top of the ladder. Mr F. [ Harrington, who was presented with the B grade championship trophy, a gold medal, was a very promising player. Mr G. Lindsay thanked the donors .for the handsome trophies and Mr Tilley for his kind remarks; The ladies 'and gentlemen’s A grade championship trophies were donated by the President (Dr. Gow), the ladies’ B grade by Mrs Tilley, and the gentlemen’s B grade by Mr G. Lindsay. A waltzing competition was held after supper, the first prize, a silver mounted cut glass scent bottir and pocket-book, being awarded by the judge, Mrs Skelt, to Miss B. Gilmour and Mr F. de la Perrelle. The second prize, a silver mounted cut glass smelling salts bottle and safety razor, was gained by Miss Sutherland and Mr D. Henderson. The guessing competition was won by Messrs T. Cosgrove and G. Malcolm. The funds of the local branch of the Plunket Society will be augmented as a result of the street day held on Saturday last. A pair of dressed fowls and a cake competed for in connection with the effort were won by Mesdames de la Perrelle and Scott. A pleasant little function took place in the Band Room on Monday evening, when Messrs P. Cappi, T. A. Hansen, E. Paul and J. A. Wilson, first prize winners of the brass quartette at the recent Competitions, were printed with gold medals donated by the Bristol Piano Co. The presentation was made by the Vice-President, Mr P. Bradley, who congratulated them on their win. He spoke of the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the conductor, Mr E. G. Marshall, and wished the Band every success in the future. Mr J. A. Wilson said be was very pleased to be a member of the winning quartette. They had all benefited by the practices. The Conductor deserved great credit for his efforts on their behalf. Mr Marshall thanked the previous speakers for their complimentary remarks. He appreciated the fact that the Competitions Society had included in its schedule several classes for brass instruments. Cadet Arthur Symons is to be congratulated on winning the 1923-24 Ladies’ Challenge Cup, which was presented to him by Lieutenant Adamas at the Drill Hall on Monday evening. Symons scored 108 out of 120 marks. Miss Alison Hamilton gave a cup and saucer afternoon on Tuesday in honour of Miss Bessie Gilmour, whose marriage takes place shortly. A song title competition was won by Miss D. A. Wilson. Some delightful songs were sung by Mesdames de la Perrelle, J. A. Wilson, Miss B. Gilmour and Sister Liddell (Invercargill). A dainty and enjoyable afternoon tea was dispensed in the dining-room, which was fragrant with spring flowers. On Wednesday afternoon the weather was all that cc d be desired for the opening of the Winion Tennis Club, which attracted a large number of friends and members. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. An impromptu debate on “Has the Present Day Sport a Tendency, to Interfere With the Production of the Country,” formed the subject at the concluding meeting of the W.E.A. on Wednesday evening. Messrs L. Irwin, H. L. Stone and F. Tilley, who spoke in the affirmative, defeated, by popular vote, Messrs J. R. Hamilton, H. Liddell and D. B. Steven. It was decided to continue the alternate meetings—literature and economics—next year. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the secretary (Mr H. L. Stone). Supper was afterwards dispensed by the ladies.

It is proposed to hold a Queen Carnival in connection with the Combined Band and A. and P. Carnival, which will be held during race week. The following candidates have been chosen: —Band Queen, Miss Enid King; Wool Queen. Miss Annie Miller; and Dairy Queen, Miss Eileen Swale. The successful winner of the 1923-24 of the Ladies’ Challenge Cup was Cadet Arthur Symons, Winton, who scored 108 marks out of 120. The cup was presented to him in the Drill Hall on Monday evening last by Lieutenant Adams, who congratulated Cadet , Symons on his win and said it should be the aim of every cadet to try and be the holder of this fcup. KENNINGTON. FAREWELL SOCIAL AND DANCE. (From our Correspondent). There was a very large gathering in the Kennington Public Hall on Monday evening, when a farewell social was tended to Miss W. Robertson. Mr A. C. Bulling presided and in his opening remarks said all were aware that they had assembled together that evening to do honour to one of their fair citizens and bid her goodbye on the eve of her marriage and departure from the district. She had resided in the district all her life, was educated in the Kennington school and for the last five years had held a position in the store. Also having charge of Post and Telegraph work, she could be regarded as a public servant, the large gathering on that oecasion being proof that they were losing a popular citizen from the district. The following programme was then gone on with:—Mr A. Murphy (bagpipe solo), Rev. Thomson (humorous reading), Miss Murphy (song), Messrs Moncur (duet), Mrs Darrah (song), Mr W. Swale (song), Miss Crombie (song), Mr A. Hain (song), W. Swale and Miss Crombie (duet), Mr McGavock (song), Mr D. F. Leckie (song), Mr Horde and Miss Crombie (pianoforte duet), there being several encores. After the programme the chairman paid a glowing tribute to Miss Robertson as her former employer and said it was not necessary to say a great lot about- her business capability, as her length of service spoke for itself. She had been employed in this firm’s shop for five years and during that time had carried out her duties faithfully and well. Mr Bulling then called on the Rev. Thomson to make the presentation, which consisted of an oak extension dining table and a roll of notes. Mr Thomson performed this duty in a very capable way with his usual touch of humour and in a well well chosen words wished the guest and hers all the good things possible and hoped they would be long spared to enjoy their happiness. Mr Swale responded on behalf of Miss Robertson. A hearty vote of thanks was then accorded to all that had assisted with programme, etc., Supper being handed round, an enjoyable dance was then carried on with. Many thanks are due to Mr Rodger, Miss Rodger, Mr Taylor, Mr Horder and Miss Rose for the way in which they came forward and supplied the music for- the evening. OTAUTAU. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BAIL. The Otautau Town Hall was the scene of a gay and festive gathering on Friday evening, 26th ult., when the annual plain and fancy dress ball under the auspices of the St. Andrew’s Church was held. The building was beautifully decorated with evergreens and streamers, and the function was well patronised by the public. The arrangements were of the beSt, and in this connection Mrs Porteous and her band of wiking workers deserve a word of commendation. The music was in the capable hands of Miss Foster, Messrs A. Rowe and Jellyman -Guano), Mrs Grieve and Mr Foster

{violins), and left nothing to be desired, . while the duties of M.C. were entrusted to Mr R. B. Collett. The supper dispensed by the ladies was also a prominent feature of | the proceedings. At a convenient interval | Rev. G. A. Dawson returned thanks to the i musicians, the M.C., * the . ladies who had! supervised the supper arrangements, and all who had contributed to its success in any way. The following appeared in “fancy dress : Misses Edie, Cowgirl; Ryan, Belgian girl; Burns, ragtime; Batt, Maori girl; N. Stewart and P. Stewart, pierettes; V. Beck, night; J. Beck, table tennis; Dowler, daffodil; I. Beggs, Gipsy; Muirhead, Ace of Clubs; V. James, balloon girl; Kirpatrick, jazz; V. Dahlenburg, Ace of Hearts; Atkinson, spinning top; Mrs Gibson, oldMmerican > lady; Messrs B. Geary, lady; G. Yates, pier J rot;, H. Booth, student; R. R. Walker, pier- ■! rot; G. Fraser, Mephistopheles. } The prizes for the best costumes were ; awarded by popular vote, and were present- , ed by Mrs Dr Stewart, as follows:—His- : torical, Mrs Gibson (old American lady) ; ! and G. Fraser (Mephistopheles); original, i Miss Atkinson (spinning top) ; and Mr B. I Geary (lady.) Following are a few of those present and j the dresses worn: Mesdames Smellie, Porteous, Evans, Muirhead, Grieve, Rountree, ; J. Scatter, E. Matheson, and F. Malcolm; ; Mesdames Dr Stewart, black arid floral silk; 1 Walden (Riverton) tomato velvet, with sil- j ver lace; Collett, jade crepe-de-chene; H. ! Smyth, green crepe-de-chine; G. B. Burns, ■ blue taffeta; Miss Templeton, apple green ■ taffeta; Trotter (Riverton), pink crepe- j de-chine; Gordon (Riverton), pink crepe! de chine; Trotter (Riverton), floral crepe i de chine; Finnegan, rose taffeta; McKenzie, | pink radium lace; Murchison (Invercargill), j black crepe de chine; Laing, white satin; M. i Renowden, cherry morocain; N. Renowden, lemon morocain; M. James, shot satin; A. James, shot satin; E. James, fawn jersey silk; Evans, white crepe de chine; James, • pink crepe de chine; Webb, jade georgette; j A. Hope, black crepe de chine; C. Hope, ■ orange crepe de chine; Nurse Atkinson, ! black taffeta; Gordon, shot taffeta; Connel, ' black silk; Hayes, black,velvet; P. Smith, fugi silk; M. Smith, green silk; Bell, jade silk; M. Laidlaw, Black crepe de chine and georgette; Smellie, pale blue georgette, trimmed with silver; Collett, orange velvet; Walker, kingfisher silk and radium lace; Wilson (Dunedin), grey georgette; Ledingham, pink crepe de chine; Mitchell, black silk; Thomas, pink silk; E. Smith (Waikouro), green crepe de chine; M. Sheedy, pink silk; Hardy, green erepe de chine; Smith (Waikouro), orange crepe de chine; M. Low, lavender morocain; Foster, green velvet; Messrs Irving (2), Booth, Finnegan, Liddell, Matheson, Martin, Collett, Henderson, Rev. Dawson, Kay, Plunkett, Evans (2), James (4), Beck, Officer, Walker, Yates, Harrington, Mclvor (2), Norman (2), Chilton, Muir, Hassed, Low (3), Brown, Smith (2), Dahlenburg, Muirhead, Wilson, Rowe, Hamilton, Burnett (3), Currie, Scott, Sheedy, Jellyman, Foster, Wakeling, Mills (2), Rountree, Malcolm, Pulley (2), Clark, Beck, Smellie, Dickson, Francis and McKenzie. SURPRISE PARTY. Mr and Mrs G. McMillan’s residence wef& the scene of a surprise party on Thursday evening, the following being amongst thofee who were present: Mesdames Jaquiery, Lightfoot, and Collett, Misses Harrington, Walker, McAijergney and Arthur, Messrs Eason (2), McAnergney, Spence, and Rev. Ford. A very pleasant time was spent by all with games and competitions, and a capital supper was dispensed. At the conclusion Rev. Ford returned thanks to the host and hostess for the enjoyable time : provided. GOKE CHAT. (From our Correspondent). Mrs Wade (Invercargill) is on a visit to Mrs J. E. Rogers, Irk street. Mrs J. C. MacDonald, “Diamond Peak,” is spending a shert holiday at Mosgiel. Mrs McNeil, who has been on a visit to Mrs T 1 L. Pilleri has returned to Dunedin. Mrs T. Landels has returned from Christchurch. Mrs E. Mac Gibbon and Miss F. Mac Gibbon are spending „a holiday in the North Island.

Mrs A. S. Fleming gave an enjoyable bridge party at her residence in Rock street last Friday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs A. A. Mac Gibbon, Mrs J. M. Boyne and Miss Bowler. Those present were Mesdames T. L. Piller, W. Hammend, J. A. Blaikie, R. L. Grant, R. B. Bannerman, F. Wallis, junr., D. S. MacKenzie and Miss Gibbs.

The Gore Tennis Club opened its courts for the season last Saturday. There was a record number of members and friends of the club present and the weather was glorious, everything helping towards the success of the function. The president, Mr A. H. Palairet, in a few words declared the courts opened and general play was thereafter resumed. Mrs Palairet provided afternoon tea, which was much appreciated by all present. A delightful dance was given as a welcome home to Miss Fay McHutcheson, who recently returned from England, at the Ccsy Tea Rooms on- Wednesday night, the hostesses being Mesdames W. McAra, W. Hammond, R. Fisher, A L. Dolamore, R. B. Bannerman and Miss Bowler. The ballroom was gaily deccrated with blue and yellow streamers and the supper room was very pretty with masses of spring flowers. After a delicious supper had been served, Mr E. R. Bowler, in a neat speech, welcomed home Miss McHutcheson, on whose behalf Mr R. B. Bannerman suitably. replied. Among those present were Mesdames Bowler, A. Mac Gibbon, J. Edwards (Otikerama), F. Wallis, senr., Palairet, Poppelwell, R. Green, Shaw, A. S. Fleming, R. L. Grant, T. L. Giller, A. Hawke, D. S. MacKenzie, Charters (Wendon), J. M. Boyne, D. Stewart; Misses N. Mac Gibbon, Dewar, Gibbs, I. Mac Gibbon, Wayte (Otamita), Dr McAra, Messrs D. L. Poppelwell, W. Hammond, R. L. Grant, A. L. Dolamore, Shaw, R. Fisher, W. Shelton, J. Edwards (Otikerama), A. Hawke, A. Palairet, M. Royds, D. S. MacKenzie, A. Mac Gibbon, J. M. Boyne, Scott, J. Wayte (Otamita), Charters (Wendon), T. L. Piller, A. S. Fleming, D. Stewart, and R. Wallis. At the annual meeting of the Gore Croquet Club the retiring President (Mrs G. C. Hamilton) presented trophies won during last season. Miss O. Maude received the Hamilton trophy, Mesdames McCFeath and Gardiner won the club doubles trophy. Mrs Turnbull and Miss Maude secured the handicap doubles award, and Mr Mcßobie received the handicap single honour, and Mr A. H. W. Aitken the open prize. All trophies were of Doulton ware. From a paragraph in the Dundee Courier of August 22 received by Mr Tait, Mataura, the many friends and well-wishers of Miss May Thorn wilt be pleased to learn of her successes at the Breadalbane Highland gathering. Competing in two dances, the Highland fling and sword dance, she was successful in gaining the first prize on both occasions, thus winning a piece of silver plate suitably inscribed by the Society. The judges were of world-famed authority on dancing. She beat the young lady who won the championship and challenge cup at the Glasgow Eastern games in both dances. A very enpoyable little dance was given in the Cosy Tea Rooms for Miss Fay McHutcheson on Thursday evening to welcome her home from her travels abroad. The rooms were beautifully decorated by the six hostesses, Mesdames Bannerman, Dolamore. Fisher, Hammond, McAra and Miss Bowler. Mr Shelton was d. tower of strength in. the able assistance he rendered. Music was supplied by Mr C. Wallis and Mr T. Green and was all that could be desired. A sumptuous supper was partaken of during which Mr Bowler, in a few words, expressed the pleasure those present felt , at the return of the wanderer. All then rose and very heartily sang, “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Mr Bannerman suitably responded for Miss McHutcheson. There was bridge for those who did not dance, the prize being won by Miss Blanche Gibbs. The party broke up at 1. o’clock with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.

NORTH EOREBT. HILL. CONCERT AND DANCE. The concert and dance, held in the Forest Hill Hall, on Tuesday night, in aid of school funds, was a great success, the hall being packed to the doors. Mr H. Kerr, Chairman of Committee, presided, and in his remarks said it was years since a concert in aid of school funds had been held at Forest Hill. There had been some alterations at the school and improvements made and the Committee had to share the expense, so he was pleased to see so many present. The following rendered items, which were much appreciated Pianoforte solo, Miss Cox; songs, Mrs de la Perrelle, Misses [ Potter, S. Mclndoe, Messrs Russell, Clark, !R. D. Cox, T. Banks; recitations, Mr C«jl; | dances, Miss Rosie Smith; quartette, Misses ; West and McMaster, Messrs West and ( Clarke; violin solo, Miss I. Mclndoe. Mrs 1 de la Perrelle and Miss Cox kindly acted ' as accompanists. i During the evening Miss Cameron, who lis retiring from the teaching profession, I was presented by Mr Henderson with a silj ver rose bowl and a beautiful leather hand- ! bag, Messrs Henderson, Kerr, Nbrman, Clark • and Rev. Ross speaking in glowing terms ; of her good work among the children. Miss ! Cameron briefly replied. i Supper was dispensed by the ladies, after i which a very enjoyable dance was held, ! music being supplied by Mrs de la Perrelle, I Messrs Chrystal, Cox (piano), C. Clark ; (violin), *while Mr W. McDonald made an ; efficient M.C. ORAWIA. f VALEDICTORY SOCIAL. | The Orawia Public Hall was filled to its utmost seating capacity on Friday evening, ! when a valedictory social, presided over by Amos, was tendered to Mr and Mrs H. •'Galt and family, who are leaving the dis- ! trict. The gathering opened with the sing- ; ing of the National Anthem, after which ; the following items were rendered: —Piano ; and violins, Mesdames Battersby and Mc- , Lelland and Mr E. K. Sim; “The Bells of ' St. Michael’s Tower,” the Orawia Glee j Party; solo, “The Standard on the Braes ■O’ Mar,” Miss Mathieson; pianoforte solo, i Miss Brick; “Ye Banks and Braes,” Glee Party; duet, “The Crookit Bawbee,” Mrs • King and Mr Geo. Lindsay; solo, “Friend ! O’ Mine,” Mr Muir; “John Pee,” Glee Party; ! piano and violins, Mesdames Battersby and McLellan and Mr Sim; quartette, “Who Will ; O’er the Downs,” Miss Mathieson, Mrs Sim, i and Mens Findlay and Mair; trio, “A Little Farm Well Tilled,” Messrs Findlay, Muir ■ and Sim; reading, ‘What’s the Ker ridge,” /Mr Taylor; solo, “Peg Away,’ Mr Sim; ’ pianoforte solo, Miss Brick; “Good Night, Beloved,” Glee Party. At the close of the programme Messrs ; Amos and,Taylor made eulogistic reference on behalf of the School Committee, the residents of the district, and the Presbyterian Church, to the good qualities of the ; departing guests, after which Mr W. Hamilton presented Mr and Mrs Galt with a hand- ! some clock on behalf of the residents, and ; Master R. Chamberlain, on behalf of the . School children, asked Mr Galt to accept a , gentleman’s attache case as a token of re- ; spect and esteem. Musical honours were ac- ' corded, after which a bountiful supper was partaken of. A vote of thanks to the Glee , Party and the Chairman was moved by Mr R, Wyeth, and carried with acclamation. OTAMITA. ENJOYABLE SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise party visited thg Hanley family, Otamita, on September 30 and experienced a good time spent in song and story. >Mr McGoldrick was voted to the j chair, and after the loyal toast called upon i Mr J. Gardiner to propose the toast of the ' Hanley family. In an admirable speech Mr Gardiner stated that the Hanley family i was well known throughout Southland as ! good kind-hearted people and their hospii tality was second to none in the universe, i His remarks were supplemented by Messrs I H. and I. Martin, M. Roche, C, W. Tonkin- | son and C. Kane. Messrs J. and M. Han- : ley feeling responded, Mr S. Inder pro- , posed “Sports,” which was responded by •!by Mr George Wittingham (racing), Mr C. Kane (cricket), Mr Tonkinson (swimming), •Mr Roche (hunting), and the Chairman i (all branches of sport). Musical items were I rendered by Messrs Matthews, Tonkinson, ; I. Martin, Dusting and Roche; and a clever 'juggling stunt was given by Mr Norman {Tate. Other toasts were “The Bachelors” proposed by Mr Roche, responded to by Messns Hanley Kane, and the Chairman, proposed by Mr Tonkinson. WEDDINGS. FERGUSON—MILLARD. A quiet but very pretty wedding took, place at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Millard on Wednesday, September 24, when their youngest daughter, Esther Maria, was married to Walter John, youngest son of Mr and Mrs William Ferguson. The Rev. R. C. Boyd performed the ceremony, and later presided at the wedding breakfast, where the usual toasts were duly honoured. Miss Iris Smith, niece of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, while Mr Nathan Millard, brother of the bride, officiated as best man. The bride was attired in a saxe blue coat frock embroidered with fawn and blue, fawn shoes and stockings, and hat to match. She also carried a sheaf of Arum lilies. The bridesmaid wore a dainty frock of cream fugi silk relieved wth shrimp coloured stitching, and a white hat.' Many useful and handsome presents were received, in addition to numerous telegrams of best wishes from theif many friends. The happy couple left by the afternoon train, amidst showers of confetti, to spend their honeymoon. VALEDICTORY. MR JAMES AND THE MISSES GALLAGHER. Mr James Gallagher and the Misses Gallagher, prior to leaving the Wairio district, where the family has resided since the early days of settlement, were recipients of tangible tokens of esteem from their many friends and neighbours. Mr Gallagher was presented with a handsome travelling rug, and the Misses Gallagher with a gold pendant and chain, and gold bangle respectively, at their residence, where a few friends met to make the presentation. At the public school, Wairio, where Miss Mary Gallagher has been teaching for a long period, the children had an afternoon, and presented their teacher with an ebony backed hair brush and comb. Miss Gallagher has received an appointment in the Nelson Education District, and she with her father and sister left en route on Wednesday, for her new appointment. DUNEDIN NOTES. (Our Own Correspondent). The following Southlanders have been staying in Dunedin during the week:— At the City Hotel: Messrs C. A. Barrell, B. G. Booth, J. Thomson, J. Smith (Otautau), J. S. Smith (Orawia, T. Thomas (Otautau). At the Grand, Hotel: Mr Andrew Wilson. At the Excelsior ILptel: Mr and Mrs A. Andrews, Mr and Mrs E. Campbell, Misses M. Williams (Balclutha), M. Watson, Messrs J. Hamilton (Balclutha), E. Longuet, A. Sinclair. Mrs R. Jopp (Moutere Station) is the guest of Mrs J. R. Bartholomew, St. Ciair. Dr Grange Fergus (Malay Provinces) left this week for Rotorua. Mrs Tapley, senr., Mrs P. Y. Priest and her daughter Miss Joan Priest left this week for Queenstown. ‘ The engagement is announced of Miss Marita Matheson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. A. Mathieson, of Beverley road, Timaru, to Dr R. G. Stokes, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Stokes, Dunedin.

Wednesday evening, Mrs W. Vivian gave an enjoyable bridge party, the players including Mesdames B. C. Haggitt, Cren, Brooke (Wellington), Misses E. Jackson, Ensor, Hislop (2), Messrs Dunlop, Hartmann, Andrews and Wright. Mrs Fenwick was hostess at a bridge evening on Wednesday and received her guests wearing a beautiful gown of black crepe de chene. The guests included Mesdames Marshall Macdonald, Acton Adams, Scherek, Falla, Black, Fitchett, Rattray, Steck, Oldham, MacMaAer, and Miss Denniston. Wednesday afternoon’s musical hour at the Women’s Club attracted many members who listened with much enjoyment to the playing of Mrs Idiens. and the songs of Mrs Robertson and Miss Whitson. This was the last musical Wednesday for‘this year, members greaMy appreciating the effort of Miss Whitson, and looking forward to a continuance of the same enjoyable arrangement next year. On Thursday night Mr# Eastgate was the speaker at the meeting of the Otago University Women Students’ Association, taking as her subject, “Shakespeare’s Country,” with special reference to towns and districts mentioned in his works and to which famous legends are connected, slides worked by Mr Hugh Nimmo enhancing the educative value of the lecture, and to whom as well as to the speaker, an appreciation was unanimously voiced at the close. Mrs Nevill is visiting her sister, Miss Fynes-Clinton in Invercargill. Several parties have been given for Mrs Falla during the week, the hostesses including Mrs Fitchett and Miss Gilkison. The Cabaret afternoon arranged in the Overseas’ Club Rooms by the Austral-Gir-ton Club ,and at which the pupils of Columba were the guests of honour, was a very enjoyable function. Miss Ross (President) spoke,a few words of welcome, Miss Cunningham later returning thanks on behalf of. the girls. An instrumental trio (Misses F. McGeorge, piano, E. McGeorge and Armstrong, violins) provided delightful dance musieg 4ftd two items, a aong by Miss Pearl Wilkinson, and an instrumental duet by the Misses McGeorge, being much appreciated. On Thursday evening Mrs Oldham gave a delightful bridge party at her residence, Stuart street, the hostess wearing fuschiacoloured chiffon velvet. Among those present were Mesdames Cheeseman, Scherek, R. Sise, McMasterffcCogan, McLean, J. Roberts, D. RSmsay, W. A. Moore, Misses Sise, Williams and Gallaway. On Saturday afternoon in the Cabaret, Mrs C. R. Chapman asked friends to tea and to dance, Mrs Stringer, of Auckland, being the guest of honour. The hostess received her guests in the lounge smartly attired in white silk, fur-edged, cream hat, shoes and stockings to match. Mrs Stringer wore a smart navy blue cloth coat frock with small hat to match. Others present were Mesdames Isaacs, Hutchison, Burnside, Mac&ssey, Tapley, Vivian, Greenfield, McArthur, Le Cren, Mcßeth, Easther, G. Sise, McKenzie, Hill, Coleman, McQueen, Misses Le Cren. On Friday evening Mrs Acton-Adams gave an enjoyable fox-trot party at her home in Roslyn, the dance room being gay with yellow spring flowers, purple hycinths being used as table decoration in the diningroom. The guests were received in the drawing-room, the hostess wearing a pretty gown of black lace with a front panel of irridescent beads. The guests included Mesdames* Miles and Moss, Misses Bond (Wellington), Burt, Emerson, Edmond, Messrs Miles, Moss, Stowe, Edmond, Solomon, Reid, G. Tapley and Holland. On Friday evening in the Otago Women’s Club Room, Mrs Arthur Barnett gave a kitchen gift party for Miss Brown, matron of the Dunedin Public Hospital, w r ho is shortly to be married. The room was beautifully arranged with yellow primroses and daffodils, and Mrs Barnett received her guests wearing a handsome gown of black charmedse with tight-fitting bodice, and new skirt effect of uneven flouncings. She was assisted by her daughter, Miss Frances Barnett, in a pretty early Victorian frock bf black taffeta, with side ornament of multi-coloured ribbons and streamers. Miss Brown's frock was of cerise chiffon velvet with short-winged sleeves of cerise georgette, and carried a posy of violas and primroses presented by the hostess. Mrs Barnett introduced Miss Brown and called upon Mrs Marshall Macdonald, who briefly sketched Miss Brown’s successful career at the hospital, and how much her departure was regretted, with the wish for future happiness and prosperity, and, in conclusion, thanked Mrs Barnett for the enjoyable “farewell” function. Mi® Brown suitably replied. During the evening songs

were rendered by Mrs Wil&on, and two competitions were arranged, the prises falling to Mesdames G. F. Fitzgerald and Scurr. On Friday afternoon last Mrs T. K. Sidey asked friends to tea at Baxter House, and received her guests in a frock of black morocain. Those present included Mesdames Carmalt Jones, Mcßeth, Burnside, Dickie, Leech, Jack, Dunlop, Norton, BeE, Benson, Lawson, Hutchison, Brobank, Barr, Chapman, McKerrow, Misses Glendinning and McKerrow. On Monday evening some 120 members and friends of the St. Clair Ladies' Club awembled in the Otago Women’s Club Rooms to enjoy the final meeting of a very successful session. Mrs Hervey (President) presented the prizes for Five Hundred, the winners being Mrs Stevena (Pelorous Sound) and Mr Alan Young, the lesser gifts falling to Mrs Kingston and Mr Ferguson. During the evening the following enjoyable items were rendered: — Instrumental duet, Mrs Paine (violin) and Miss Grigg (piano); songs, Mrs Pritchard, Misses Mcßride, Brown and Twhigg and Mr Satthersthwaite; musical monologue, Mrs G. Thomson; and sketch, members of the Club. Mrs Waters was accompanist. Mrv J. M. Gallaway and Miss Gwenyth Gallaway left on Monday to spend a few weeks in the North Island. Bridge hostesses during the week include Mesdames Stock, Fenwick, M Haggitt, Brewer, W. A. Moore, Phillips, Sise, Clapperton, etc. Miss Ulrich has left this week for Timaru. Lady Chapman, who was the guest of Mrs John Cook, Union street, returned home to Wellington on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Neill, who were the guests of Mrs Rattray, returned north on Monday. The 12th and 14th Batteries (New Zealand) Military Ball in the Art Gallery last Wednesday was largely attended, and was a most successful function. As usual, the arrangements were perfect, the decorative scheme in the ball and supper room most artistic, the band almost hidden behind greenery massed upon the stage. A few present were Lieutenant Colonel Symons, C.M.G., D. 5.0., Chief of Staff, Southern Command; Major Bell (Officer Comm and.ing District) and Mrs Bell; Lieutenant Colonel Marshall Macdonald and Mrs Macdonald, Colonel and Mrs O’Neill, Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs McAra, Major and Mrs Jefferv. Caotain and Mrs Cowie, Captain and Mrs H. L. Tapley, Captain and Mrs Sattherwaite, Lieutenant and Mrs L. Mills, Lieutenant and Mrs L. A. Rhodes, etc. The Artillery Band nlayed delightfully before the commencement of the dance, also for the Grand March prior to supper and during the supper interval.