THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Southland Times, Issue 19395, 8 November 1924, Page 16 (Supplement)

THE DEPARTMENT O F HOME AFFAIRS.

SOCIAL ROUND

TN TOWN AND COUNTRY. (By “Dorothy.”) Miss 0. Morrah has returned from Dunedin. Mrs Stanley Brown is spending a holiday at Christchurch. Miss Mavis Nisbet left on Thursday to spend a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs J. McDonald, of Dunedin, is visiting her mother, Mrs Strettell, Spey street. Mrs Eustace Russell left by the special train for Christchurch yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs F. Faulston and Miss Faulston (Gore), were the guests of Mrs Coutts, North Road, Gladstone.

Sub-Matron N. Melville of the Tauranga Hospital arrived on Thursday evening on a short visit to her sister, Mrs F. G. Broad, South Invercargill.

Miss Elma Newman of Temuka, who has been spending a few weeks on holiday in Invercargill and Gore, returned to her home on Tuesday morning.

Miss Bertha Hurst of Hastings came down on Monday for the Murcctt—Jack wedding on Wednesday. She is at present visiting relatives in Winton.

Mrs A. Jeffrey, of Auckland, is staying with her daughter, Mrs M. H. Stichbury, 5 Earnslaw street.. She will be visiting the Lakes district before returning home.

Mr and Mrs Carnegie Gardner, Mr and Mrs Struan Gardner, Mr and Mrs Ormond Gardner and the Misses Gardner, of Clifden, were in town for the Birchwood Hunt on Wednesday.

Following the banquet tendered Mr J. W. Smith by the staff of Messrs H. and J. Smith Ltd. on Thursday evening a happy little welcome home dance was held in Ashley’s Hall.

The Invercargill Station, and the railway carriage in which Mr and Mrs H. Pierce travelled on their honeymoon on Wednesday were covered with a sea of confetti and rice.

Before leaving the staff of Messrs H. and J. Smith. Ltd., on Tuesday, Miss Lulu Hopgood was presented with a gold bande. She left to take up a position in Clfflstchurch on Wednesday afternoon.

A feature worthy of note of the Pierce — Coutts wedding cake was the marblr statue which ornamented the top of the cake. This statue also ornamented the bride's grand-mother’s cake on her wedding day in the year 1870.

The marriage took place at Calcutta, on October 16, 1924, of Miss Patricia Margaret Forbes (Teesh), daughter of the late W. Grant Forbes, Dunedin, and granddaughter of the late J. T. Thomson, of Lennel, to B. Stafford Avent, of Badurpur, Assam.

Some of the visitors at the Pierce— Coutts wedding w’ere Mr and Mrs H. F. Blatch (Linwood Station), Mr and Mrs F. Faulston (Wendon Valley), Mrs W. Perkins (Morrinsville, Auckland), Mrs F. Walsh aw (Christchurch), Mrs J. Whittingham and the Misses Whittingham (Gore), Mrs H. Cannings (Port Chalmers).

The Church Choirs at either end of the town were busy cn Wednesday. Miss Harriet Courts has been a valued member of All Saints Choir, and on Wednesday was married to Mr Harry Pierce. Mjgs Dorothy Jack has also been a very valuable member of St. Andrew’s Choir, and in the afternoon was married to Mr Albert Murcott. Both choirs turned out in full force to do honour to the young couples.

Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs J. Doake, Morton road, gave a jolly little party to bid farewell to Miss Lulu Hopgood, who left by Wednesday's express for Christchurch. Among those present were: Ir and Mrs Doake, Mesdames Hopgood and Clode, Misses Hopgood, Clode, Baty, Harrison, Thomson (3), McConachie, Leek, Laster, McGilvary, Dawson and Messrs Cruickshanks, Barlow, McCleary, Hurring, Gardiner, Davidson, Dunnage, Webb, Wilson, Young and Mills.

Rather a novel party was given by the retiring superintendent of the local telephone exchange, Miss M. McGregor, at her home in McMaster street on Wednesday evening. Miss McGregor invited the lady members of the exchange, and they surprised her by arriving in fancy dress, some attired as men and niggers playing on various jazz instruments. They all left for home about 12 o’clock, playing on their way Hawaiian melodies and popular jazz tunes, after spending a very happy evening.

Anyone performing a kindly and unselfish act shares in the feeling of pleasure inspired in the recipient. There must have been a number of glowing hearts in the neighbourhood of Cameron Home in Georgetown on Guy Fawkes day, for Sister Alice, matron, was twice visited bj r Guy Fawkes’ parties, who deposited their takings with her to provide some little luxury for the child'ru under her care. The first visitor re-

-:sented the boys of Compton road and 1 ..reabouts who subscribed 15s, and the second a few of the St. George school boys, who brought the amount up to about £l. No doubt the children of the Orphanage will very much appreciate the thoughtful little act of the children in remembering those who are not so fortunate as themselves. Certainly Sister Alice was cheered by the interest shown.

On ’Tuesday last the Buttercup Club held another of its popular Cinderella dancers for young people in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. These pleasant little functions have been carried on fortnightly throughout the season and will be concluded next Tuesday fortnight by a special Fancy Dress Dance. Great praise is due to the chaperones, notably the hostess, Mrs Meadows, who has been untiring in her efforts to make the evenings pleasant ones for the many dancers, and to the efficient M.C.’s Messrs Ward and Poole, who have made each dance go with a swing. Miss Smith at the piano has provided excellent music. Last Tuesday’s dance was as usual very well attended. Amongst those present were:— Mrs Cooper, Misses M. Spencer, Aldridge, (3) Williams, Lynch, Leek, Poole, Ward, Begg McNeil, Shaw, Cameron, EUey, Wohlers, Sefton, McAra (2), McLaughlin, Muir, Jackson, Eames (2), Meadows (2), Mclvor (2), Donaldson (2), Gorham (2), Padget (2), Allan. Messrs Mclntrye,

Aitken, Fletcher, Blackmore, Cameron, Cooper, Kidd, Garrick, Hynd, Peterson, Thomas, Clark, Padget, Wilson, White, Scott, Black, Bowin, S. Ward, Lee, Martin, Penny, Leek, Gordon,

Mrs E. McAhsn of Drummond, was in town during the week for the Pierce— Coutts wedding. Mrs Ronald Taylor and Miss Phyllis Taylor left on .Wednesday afternoon to spend a few days in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs R. C. Matheson, of Dunedin, were the guests of Mrs Ewart last weekend on their way to Australia. Many unusual and effective frocks will be worn in Mrs H. A. Macdonald’s revue on November 20 and 21, in aid of the funds of the Invercargill Athletic Club, especially in the various ballets and dance scenes. The most remarkable probably, is an exquisite robe, fully 100 years old, which is to be worn in a Chinese number. This robe, a remarkably rich and valuable one, is the property of Miss Nellie Black, who is acting as musical director for the production. This gown was bought by Mrs Prentice while on a tour in China. When Long Tack Sam was in Invercargill he examined the costume and said it was much older than any he had. It is made with very long sleeves to suit the long finger nails which w r ere worn in those days. The whole gown is exquisitely embroidered in the royal dragon design with gold thread. SOUTHLAND WOMEN’S CLUB. The annual meeting of the Garden Club was held in the social room on Tuesday, November 4, when the office-bearers were elected as follows: Chairwoman, Mrs G. Cruickshank; deputy Chairwoman, Mrs G. S. A. Crawford; secretary, Miss Perrin; Committee, Mesdames D. Cochrane, J. D. Shaw, G. Moffett, John Macalister and R. N. Todd. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mesdames J. G. Macdonald and P. J. Israel for the manner in which they carried out their duties as Chairwoman and secretary, also the retiring Committee for their services. WEDDINGS. REID—EMERSON. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in the Morey Place Congregational Church, Dunedin, on Tuesday evening, November 4, the contracting parties being Peggy, elder daughter of the late Mr Ralph Emerson (Invercargill), and Mrs Emerson, Dunedin, and Donald, son of the late Mr Charles S. Reid, and Mrs Reid, Roslyn, the Rev Mr Saunders officiating. The church was beautifully decorated with pink and white rhododendrons, white lilac, and masses cf copper and silver beech. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Jack Peake, of Christchurch, was daintily gowned in cream-coloured silk, with tiny sliver ornaments at neck, on shoulders, and at low waist line, a tiny silver posy at neck and waist, with long silver streamers from neck to long skirt hem. Her tulle veil arranged to form a train was fastened with a narrow circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a nosegay of lily of the valley and fern. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Misses “Chum” Emerson, chief (sister of the bride), and Mollie Burt (cousin), dressed alike in long waisted, long skirt frocks of crepe-satin, with tucked inlet panels of georgette in front, tiny capes of tucked georgette, silver swathed bands on hair, and carried posies of forget-me-nots and anemones. Mr Raymond Stowe was best man, Mr Robin Reynolds acting as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence oi Mr and Mrs F. T. Anderson (aunt of the bride) the rooms being artistically arranged with pink roses and pink rhododendrons, the usual toasts being proposed and honoured at the wedding breakfast. The bride’s mother received the guests wearing a becoming gown of silver grey morocain with lace apron effect, small black hat with white osprey, and carried a bunch of purple pansies. Mrs C. S. Reid (mother of the bridegroom) a gracefully draped gown of powder blue georgette, large black hat with ostrich feather, posy of red roses. Mr F. T. Anderson (Mary blue georgette, black hat trimmed with black ospreys, posy of pink roses) ; Lady Williams (aunt of bride), black morocain with jet trimmings, neat hat of black silk; Mrs J. Burt (purple satin and beaded georgette, small black hat with ospreys) ; M. Peake (fawn morocain), black hat with red ornament, scarlet posy) ; Miss Mura Reid (orchid mauve shot taffeta, black hat, nosegay of lily of the valley) ; Miss Betty Reid (apricot georgette, large black picture hat of georgette, posy of blue blossoms) ; Mrs Allan (aunt oHpbridegroom) grey morocain, black hat with grey feathers) ; Miss Reid (aunt), fawn, velvet, floral toque) ; Miss N. Reid (aunt), blue morocain, black hat; Mrs Donald Reid black corded silk, smart hat of black and white; Mrs Saunders (black satin, hat to match) ; other guests present were Mr and Mrs F. Peake, Mr and Mrs Miles, Mr and Mrs Moss, Mr and Mrs Lake, Mr and Mrs Clapperton, Mrs Hawkins, Misses Williams, Napier (Waimate), A. Hazlett (Invercargill), Fleming, Milne, M. Reid, I. Reid, Anderson, Johnstone, Messrs Price, Milne, Edmond, Tapley (2), Coull, Evans, Crease, Irvine, Solomon (3), Holland, Sinclair. Later in the evening the young couple left by motor for their honeymoon trip, the bride wearing a smart coat frock of cinamon brown gaberdine, with laticed panels back and front, mounted on nigger brown satin, hat of cinnamon brown and gold tissue, with which was worn a handsome fur coat. MORGAN—PORTEOUS. A quiet wedding took place at the “Cresent,” Winton on Wednesday the contracting parties being Miss Charlotte Euphemia Porteous, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late J. B. Porteous and Mr George Henry Morgan, of Winton. The ceremony was performed in the drawing room which was tastefully decorated with red and yellow genista. The Rev A. McNeur officiated. The bride, who wore her travelling dress of navy cloth with oriental embroideries, beige hat and shoes to match, was given away by her brother, Mr Alex Porteous, of Birchwood. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean Porteous, of Gore, was attired in green and gold shot silk morocain. The duties of best man were successfully carried out by Mr Andrew Docherty, as a very old friend of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride and her attendant maid was a gold brooch and an aquamarine pendant. Following the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held in the dining room which was beautifully decorated with orange blossom and white irises. The guests were received by Mrs J. B. Porteous who wore a frock of black satin. Among those present were Mrs A. R. Porteous (Birchwood) in shot green and gold taffeta, marabout stole; Mrs A. Porteous, tabac jersey silk; Mrs A. Hail (Thornbury), nigger morocain; Miss M. A. Porteous, black silk velvet; Miss B. Porteous, saxe blue morocain; Miss Eileen Porteous (Birchwood), dove grey woollen morocain; Mrs Morgan, blue shadow silk; Mrs McDonald (Hokonui), black cloth dress; Miss Betty Morgan, black and white Fuji

silk; Mrs Colquhoun, grey and black silk. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr Alec Porteous and numerous other toasts were duly honoured. After the breakfast the happy couple left by car for Akaroa. JOHNSTON—MURCH. A wedding in w’hich much local interest was evidenced, was celebrated in the Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, on Wednesday, October 22. The contracting parties were Miss Ellen (Nellie) second daughter of Mr E. Murch and the late Mrs Murch, of Invercargill, and Mr George Johnston, son of the late Mr George Johnston, of Centre Hill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. H. Haslam, of St Peter’s Church, Elies Road. As the bridal party entered and left the Church, Miss Tregilchrist ably presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March and appropriate hymns. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Peter Ross of Clifton, was daintily attired in white brocaded crepe de chine, with satin sash. She wore the usual orange blossoms and veil, and both she and the bridesmaid carried choice bequets of arum lilies and maidenhair ferns. The bride was attended by her cousin (Miss Mabel Ross) as bridesmaid, who wore a pink brocaded crepe de chine. Mr E. Parker, x Bluff, ably fulfilled the duties of best man. After the ceremony, the numerous company sat down to a tastefully prepared breakfast at Mrs Ross’s residence in Avon Road, the chair being occupied by the Rev Haslam. Full justice having been done to the good things, the usual toasts were honoured, after which the young couple left by motor car on their honeymoon tour before settling in their new home at Bluff. The bride’s travelling dress was a becoming nigger brown, with hat, shoes, stockings, and fur to match. The gifts were numerous and costly, and included several cheques. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a nice travelling rug, while he presented his bride with a white ivory set, and the bridesmaid with a gold bangle suitably inscribed. In the afternoon Mrs Ross entertained the visitors, and in the evening there was a big gathering of young folk, who spent a pleasant time in music, song and story. PIERCE—COUTTS. At ten o’clock on Wednesday the All Saint’s Anglican Church, Gladstone, was packed with well-wishers, when Harriet Annie Coutts, daughter of Mrs F. Coutts, Gladstone, was married to Harry James John Pierce, son of Mrs M. A. Pierce, Poplar, London. Canan Fynes Clinton officiated. The service was full choral and Mrs Pratt played the wedding march. The church was artistically decorated by girl friends of the bride, with lavender and white flowers mingled with evergreens. Over the young couple hung a bell of snowballs and streamers. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Frank, wore a charming gown of white georgette handsomely embroidered with pearls and silver beads over white satin, made on simple lines. The frock was caught in front with a pearl ornament, and the bride’s silk tulle veil was exquisitively embroidered and decorated with raised satin roses, daintily arranged to form a train, which was held by a little flower girl and page boy, Miss Edith Rilstone wearing cream frilled net, puffed sleeve, lavender tulle cap and forget-me-nots, and Master Lewis Blatch (nephew of the bride) being attired in a little suit of cream velvet. The bridesmaids were Miss Jessie Coutts (twin sister of the bride)*and Miss May McGill, who wore extremely pretty twin frocks of lavender brocaded satin, double skirt forming a waterfall at the side and caught with a spangle ornament, the open sleeves and cape falling from the shoulders to the waist, completing the frocks. They each wore sweet dutch caps of lavender tulle adorned with forget-me-nots, pansies and ■silver ribbon to tone with the frocks. Silver shoes and stockings completed their toilet. The lady members of the bridal party carried beautiful bouquets of flowers to tone with their frocks, mingled with asparagus fern. The bouquets comprised calcelerias, camelias, lilies of the valley, net and geraniums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Gordon Stewart as best man and Mr Percy Rice as groomsman. After th* ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to the Federal Tea Rooms. The bride’s mother received the guests, wearing a handsome gown of black brocaded crepe-de-chine, with Oriental trimmings, marabout stole and large black hat with ostrich feathers. She was assisted by Mi&s Esther Coutts, wearing an Oriental silk frock with blue trimmings and leghorn hat with trimmings to tone. The young couple left by the express on their honeymoon in the north. The bride travelled in a smart grey silk knitted costume, Oriental trimmings with pretty little hat of grey satin to tone. In connection with this wedding, Miss May McGill gave the bride a cup and saucer evening. The bridal party exchanged gifts as follows: To the bride, a solid leather suit case, the first bridesmaid a gold Nellie Stewart bangle, the second bridesmaid gold shamrock brooch set in pearls; to the bridegroom a handsome travelling rug, the best man Morocco cigarette case, and the groomsman a Loewe pipe. MURCOTT—JACK. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was packed on Wednesday afternoon, when Annie Dorothy, third youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Jack, of Hampden, was married to Albert Martin, youngest son of Mrs H. Murcott, of Hampden. The Rev. E. Gardiner officiated. The church was beautifully decorated with clematis, orange blossom and pink cherry blossom by the bride’s girl friends. As the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr David Jack, of Dunedin, the choir sang “How Welcome was the Call.” The bride wore a simple but very sweet frock of white satin, georgette sleeves and side panels. Her embroidered silk net veil was daintily caught with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies and asparagus fern artistically arranged. The bridesmaids were Miss Bertha Hurst, of Hastings, and Miss Gladys Gardiner, of Invercargill. Miss Hurst wore apple green silk morocain ornamented with a silver wreath at one side. Miss Gardiner wore lavender crepe-de-chine, made on simple lines with a flounced front and plain back. Both bridesmaids wore smart little black hats and carried sheafs of arum liles, which added to the charm of two very pretty toilets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Frederick Jones as best man. Miss I. Brown played the Wedding March as the bridal party retired from the church. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests motored to Millar’s tearooms, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. Later in the afternoon the happy young couple left by car on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a navy costume with hat of kingfisher silk, shot with bronze. Their future home will be in Dunedin. Miss Jack was very popular in South Invercargill, especially among the church workers. Presentations were made to her by the Sunday School teachers and members of the choir and Bible Class members. Miss Jack received a handsome gift from the staff of Messrs Boyes and Co., with which she has been connected for a number of years. GILES—KELLY. A quiet but pretty wedding took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gore, on Wednesday morning, where Francis Giles, only son of Mr and Mrs William Alfred Giles (of Dunedin), and formerly of Gore, and Miss Beatrice Kelly, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kelly (of Gore), were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers by girl members of the sodality. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Miss Mabel Gunn and Miss Eileen Kelly (a sister of the bride) as bridesmaids while Miss Maria Rasmussen acted as flower girl. Mr Harold Boyd filled the role of best man. The bride wore a beautiful white brocaded satin frock with a court train of pale blue georgette, and she also carried lilies, and wore the orthodox veil and wreath. Miss Gunn wore seagreen satin, with a picture hat to match;

Miss Eileen Kelly wore lilac brocaded satin and hat to match, and both bridesmaids carried suitable bouquets of flowers. Mi&s M. Rasmussen was dressed in heliotrope crepe de chene and carried a basket of roses. Rev Father Lennon tied the matrimonial knot, and the party left the church to the strains of the “Wedding March.” After photographs had been taken, the party adjourned to Milne’s Tea Rooms, where the wedding breakfast was served. Many toasts were honoured, and the function ended with “Auld Lang Syne.” The happy couple left for the north by the afternoon express, the bride’s travelling costume being a light fawn shade. NICODBARDSLEY. The wedding of Miss Winifred Bardsley, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Bardsley, of St. Leonard’s, near Dunedin, to Mr E. A. Nicol, late of the Y.M.C.A., Dunedin, was solemnised at the picturesque home of Mr and Mrs Babcock, Lampson, Wisconsin, U.S.A., on September 16, the Rev. R. Gordon, Baptist minister of Fond-du-Lac officiating. A temporary altar of beautiful autumn leaves had been arranged, the young couple being supported by Miss Marjorie Nicol (Whangarei, sister of the bridegroom, who had accompanied the bride on her long journey), and Mr Jack Dalzell, of Cincinnati. The bride, who was given away by Mr Babcock, was charmingly attired in white georgette, with narrow ribboned rows encircling the whole frock, an accordeon cascade of georgette being caught at one side with orange blossoms. Her handsomely embroidered French veil was becomingly arranged, with a wreath of orange blossoms entwined wnth a similar spray from her mother’s bridal bouquet. She carried an exquisite shower bouquet of white bridal roses with numerous tiny ribbon streamers knotted with lily of the valley. Miss Nicol was gowned in mountain-haze georgette, richly embroidered, with which was worn a large picture hat of black georgette, black satin shoes, and stockings to match. Mrs Babcock’s gown was of rich brown crepe-de-chene, and she carried a bouquet of lemon coloured roses. The emblems of the three nations, New Zealand, Britain, and America were much in evidence in the decorative scheme of the house, miniature replicas being added to the table decorations of the luncheon that followed the ceremony, when the usual toasts were honoured. Afterwards the young couple left by motor for their future home on Long Island, New York, travelling via Chicago and Niagara Falls. VALEDICTORY. PRESENTATION TO MISS NEAS. A pleasant social evening was tendered Miss P. Neas by her many friends in the Lochiel Hall on Friday evening last. Miss Neas has recently been transferred from the position of pupil teachers in the Lochiel School to a similar port in the North School, Invercargill. Mr D. McKerchar, Oiainnan of the School Committee, in presenting Miss Neas with a handsome bead bag and ivoried brush, comb and toilet tray, referred to the many splendid qualities possessed by | Mies Neas as a teacher. She bad endeared herself to the pupils of the school, and had made many fast friends during her stay at Lochiel. They were very sorry to lose the services of such a promising young teacher and wished her every’ success and happiness in her career. Messrs J. W. Irwin and H. Gazzard endorsed Mr McKerchar’s remarks, speaking in glowing terms of Miss Neas. Mr Klauser, on behalf of Miss Neas (hanked her friends for their handsome presents and the speakers for their kind remarks. Dancing was indulged in and a pleasant evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” HERIOT. VALEDICTORY SOCIAL. A few friends gathered together at the residence of Mr Lovejoy, Heriot, to bid Mr and Mrs Lovejoy and family farewell. Mr Lovejoy having secured a good position with the Colonial Motor Company in Wellington, Messrs J. A. Moyle, A. G. McKenzie and John Gordon, on behalf of the local public, wished Mr and Mrs Lovejoy all good things, and expressed regret that the local community was losing their company, and commented on the fact that a garage manager, like a doctor, had often to render services at most inconvenient times. Mr Lovejoy had often shown great courtesy and consideration under trying conditions. The local community felt that they would not like Mr Lovejoy to depart without some mark of their goodwill and appreciation, and a well-filled wallet was handled to Mr Lovejoy, so that he might purchase some memento. Mr Lovejoy said he regretted in many ways leaving Heriot, but he felt that the position offered to him was one that he could not refuse. He intended to purchase an armchair, and would always look back with pleasure to the three years he had resided at Heriot. FABEWELITAi DIPTON. On Monday evening in the Dipton Hall, though a wet night, a good crowd gathered to bid farewell to the railway stationmaster, Mr J. Berry and Mrs Berry. The evening took the form of a concert by local talent, which did credit to all concerned, Mr D. McDonald making an able Chairman. The programme opened with a musical overture by Miss McCurdy and Mr Hamilton (piano and violin), followed by a duet by the Misses McCurdy; recitation, W. D. Mcßae; duet, Mr and Mrs Broom (Winton), encored; song, Miss Baird; musical selection, Messrs McLean, Craig, and Miss Curdy; song, Mr Broom, encored; glee party, Messrs Messrs McCurdy, Clark, McLean, and Misses McCurdy, encored. Then the Chairman asked Mr and Mrs Berry to come on the platform, and after a few remarks referring to Mr Berry’s good qualities and the regrets of Dipton at losing him, he presented Mr Berry with a wallet of £1 notes. Mr D. McLean, of Caroline, then came forward, and in a few well-chosen and very feelingly spoken words, voiced the true feelings of the Dipton people in losing such a willing and cheery helper in everything she put her hand to. She had endeared herself in the hearts of all who had the good fortune to know her. Mr McLean then presented Mrs Berry, on behalf of the people of Dipton, with a beautiful Doulton tea-eet and silver teapot. Mrs Berry and Mr Berry both feelingly replied, thanking their friends in a pleasing manner, true to their lives lived in Dip ton. (Continued on Next Page),

(Continued from Previous Pago.) The programme then went on, vis., recitation, Mrs R. D. Mcßae (encored); glee party; Mr Clark, comic recitation; song, Bracy Mcßae; humorous stories, Mr A. Parke McDonald; song. Miss Snow; duet, Mr and Mrs Broom (encored). A few short speeches by Messrs Tyiee, Scott and Clark followed, relating to the guest’s helpfulness in musical matters and social affairs, and his conscientious execution of all his duties. All expressed wishes for their happiness and a steady climb up the ladder of success. Dancing was then indulged in, and supper served, after which the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a pleasant evening to a close. In the afternoon the Dipton Library Committee of Ladies entertained Mrs Berry and presented her with a very nice handbag as a memento of the pleasant days spent among them. Mrs Mcßean and Mrs Tyiee contributed recitations, which helped to pass a pleasant afternoon, and expressed their regrets at losing such a worthy member. BLUFF. NATIVE CONCERT AND SOCIAL. Under the auspices of the Murihiku League a Native Social, concert and dance was held in the Bluff Drill Hall on Monday evening last. The Hall was decorated with flags from the steamer Turakina, which was in port at the time, while the stage was adorned with greenery, and some lilies from Mrs Sherlock’s garden. The secretary Mr A. Wixon and Mr A. Valentine, who acted as M.C. carried out their duties with distinction, and the gathering was a huge success. Hakfus and Pois, the participants in which were trained by Mrs Winiata and Mrs McCarthy respectively, were well performed, and the solos were equally popular. Mr T. Joss excelled himself in a plaintive Maori number “Regret” and it is worthy cf note, that members of the Humphrey Bishop Company who were in attendance expressed admiration for his tenor voice. Mr T. Spencer also did well, as did Miss Koeti with her tambourine dance. After supper the Mayor of Bluff (Mr J. 8. A. McDougall) made a short speech, in which he said he did not need to ask them if they had enjoyed themselves; he cculd see they had done by their applause. He congratulated the League on the revival of the Native customs. Messrs T. Spencer and A. Wixon suitably replied, after which dancing was indulged in for a few hours. OTAUTAU. Rev. H. Ford, Mrs Jacquery and Mr W. J. Wesney have been appointed the representatives of the Otautau Methodist Circuit to attend the Methodist Synod at Balclutha next week. Miss Barrett, of the Otautau Post-office staff, is at present in Orepuki acting as relieving postmistress. At the invitation of Rev. H. Ford, a large number of guests assembled at the Methodist parsonage on Monday evening. Each one present accepted the title of a lxx>k, and Miss Wohlmann won the prize for guessing the largest number. Games were also indulged in, and at a convenient interval Mr W. J. Wesney said he had a very pleasant duty to ;>erform on behalf of some friends. As this was Rev. H. Ford’s birthday, he asked him to accept a handsome suede wallet, at the same time wishing him “many happy returns of the day.” The recipient, in responding, expressed pleasure at seeing so many present, and in a suitable speech thanked them for their gift. A capital supper was dispensed, at which the following toasts were honoured: “Otautau and District Trade and Commerce,” proposed by Rev. Ford and responded to by Mr W. J. Wesney; “The Ladies,” by Mr Seddon Harrington, Miss Wohlmann responding; “The Ladies’ Guild,” by Mr Wesney, responded to by Mrs McAnergney; and Sports,” by Mr G. McAnergney, responded to by Miss Harrington (tennis), Miss Lumsden (hockey), Miss Kirkpatrick (swimming), Mr B. Eason (Scouts), and Mr Seddon Harrington (football). After a vote of thanks had been accorded the hostess, Mrs Lightfoot, a very enjoyable evening was brought to a fitting termination with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Following were some of those present: Mesdames Wesney, McAnergney, and Lightfoot, Misses Stroud (2), Wohlmann, Harrington, Lumsden, Walker, and Kirkpatrick, Messrs Eason, S. Harrington, G. McAnergney, E. Songster, W. J. Wesney and Rev. H. Ford, Mr and Mrs Frank Duncan have taken up residence in the township. Mr Owen Longuet left during the week for his new position in Invercargill, and Mr G. Aitchison has taken up his duties. Two Otautau young ladies have been successful in the teachers’ examination held in August, Miss Macdonald completing her pass for D, and Miss Ada Hope completing her pass for group 1. Mr Bert Timpany, the popular manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Co., has resumed duties, after being indisposed for a few weeks. RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From our Correspondent.) Miss Thomson (Lochiel), is staying with friends at the Rocks. Mrs L. W. Petchell, after a severe illness, is now almost convalescent. Miss Trotter has returned home after spending a holiday at Birchwood. Nurse Sim is on a holiday visit to Dunedin. Mr McKinnon left on a business visit to Dunedin during the week. Mr and Mrs Thomson are spending a holiday at the Rocks. Mr Jas. Alexander, Christchurch, is on a holiday visit. Mr Duncan McKenzie, who met with a serious accident at a sawmill, and who has been an inmate of the hospital for some months, has sufficiently recovered to return home. Mis R. Slaughter, Wright’s Bush, was on a visit to friends during the week. Mrs C. E. Johnstone, after spending several weeks at the Rocks, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Stanley Bell, of Alexandra, Central Otago, are visiting Mr and Mrs Price. The friends of Mr Peterson, of Waimatuku, will be pleased to know that he has recovered from his recent severe illness, and returned home during the week. Mr Patrick has rturned home after a ousiness trip to Wellington. Mr G. R. Berndtson paid a visit to Dunedin during the week-end. Mr T. Slaughter, who underwent a minor operation at the hoepiial ,has now been able to return home, but it will be a fortnight before he will be able to resume duty. Miss Hargreaves, Nelson, is on a visit to friends out West,. Miss Isabel McKenzie, who has. been seriously ill, is now on the mend. Mrs Lowe, Gore, has been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Russel, Dickson, South Riverton. Mrs Mercer, who has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs Hill, has returned to Dunedin. Mr Douglas Lowe and Miss Lowe have been on a visit to friends at the seaside. Miss Mortimer, of Gora, has been cm a visit to friends. Mr G. F. Wjdson, of Auckland, after spending a few days’ holiday, started on the homeward journey on Tuesday. Mrs John McQymont, after an illness, has returned to her home at Thornbury. Miss Cowie, who underwent a serious operation, is making satisfactory progress. Mr H. Clarke, of Ashburton, has returned home, after a brief holiday at the seaside.

Mrs Keenan, of Dunedin, is staying with her sister, Mra Wm. McKay, Highlands. Mrs Bailey is slowly but surely recovering from her recent illness. Mrs Dan Ross and Master Ross, who were spending a few weeks in Oamaru and Dunedin, returned home on Wednesday evening. Mra Evans, of Dune&n, is on a visit to friends

Mrs Jack, of Wanganui, who has been on a visit to her father, Mr J. B. Hunter, Hillside, returned home during the week. The northern visitor was favourably impressed with our beaches, and visited all places of interest. Mr T, Bulman paid a visit to Dunedin during the week-end. Miss Boldero, who leaves shortly on a trip north for health reasons, was entertained at afternoon tea on Tuesday by a number of her friends, a very enjoyable time being spent. Those present wished Miss Boldero bon voyage, and expressed the hope that she would soon be restored to health. Miss Boldero feelingly replied, thanking those present for their kind wishes. The gift afternoon which was to have been held at the residence of Mrs L. U. Petchell, South Riverton, but which had to be postponed on account of sickness, was held at the Vicarage on Thursday. The proceeds were in aid of a Christmas tree for the Anglican sale of work. There was a large attendance, representatives of all denominations being present. An enjoyable afternoon was spent, with musical items, competitions, etc. The following were the winners: Mrs Georgeson, Mrs Dickson, and Mrs Ors. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and before proceedings closed, the vicar (Rev. C. P. Webb), thanked all for their kind attendance, and the performers who had kindly supplied items. The Rev. and Mrs Fordyce left during the week for New Plymouth to attend re church matters. Mr and Mrs Brown, Dunedin, and the Misses Carter spent the week-end in Riverton. Mrs Moir, Invercargill, spent the weekend with friends in Riverton. Mrs T. McCaw spent a few days in Invercargill during the week. Miss N. E. Boldero left for New Plymouth during the week, where she expects to spend an extended holiday. Mrs Hodges, Bath street, has returned home after spending a week in town. Mr and Mrs Stanley Bell and family are spending their vacation with Mr and Mrs T. G. Price. Mrs Calder returned during the week, after spending a short holiday with friends at Limboon. Mr and Mrs C. de Qifford entertained a number of Cecil and Trevor’s young friends to their birthday tea during the week. Mrs H. S. Pankhurst, Keheia, returned home during the week after spending the week-end with her son at Kingston. Mr and Mrs McKenzie spent the weekend with Mr and Mra J. A, Martin. SOCIAL AT TUTURAU. On Friday evening, October 31, a large crowd gathered at the Tuturau school to bid farewell to Miss 0. Brighton, who has resigned her position as head teacher. The evening was spent with a social and dance. The following performers contributed items: Bagpipe solo, Mr T. Glover; Mr Jas. Muir, school children, and Mr D. Hopkins (recalled) ; dialogue, school children, Ivan and Ina Muir; recitation, Mr H. Humphries; song, school children; step dance, Miss Silke; recitation, Mr A. McLachlan; songs, Mr M. Mitchell and Miss Jean Muir; bagpipe solo, Mr T. Glover; song, Mr L. Ford; recitation, Mr H. Humphries; song, Mr A. McLachlan. The Chairman (Mr W. Muir) called on Miss Martha Muir to make a presentation on behalf of the school children tq their teacher of a vase and Doulton bowl, cup, saucer, and plate. In asking Miss Brighton to accept, on behalf of the district people, a handsome travelling rug, jewel case, and fountain pen, the Chairman assured her that she would have the best wishes of all present for a successful and happy time in the district to which she was going. Miss Brighton, he said, was popular with the parents as well as with the children, and took an active part in anything that was held in the district. She was the only lady who had beaten him in a foot race. At the last break-up of the school in a race, Chairman v. teacher, Miss Brighton proved the winner. On behalf of the Public Library Committee, M.r I. McLachlan thanked Miss Brighton for the courteous and obliging way in which she had carried out the duties of librarian. Mr F. M. Wards spoke on behalf of the Mutual Improvement and Debating Society, thanking Miss Brighton for her services as secretary. Mr W. A. Dickie spoke on behalf of the Church, and Miss Jean Dickie on behalf of the ladies. Mr A. McLachlan also spoke on behalf of the district, after which “For she’s a jolly" good fellow” was heartily sung. The Chairman next announced a song by “The Dingoes,” Messrs J. J. Christie, F. M. Wards, D. Wyght, G. MacMillan, F. F. Hesslyn, and Jas. W. Collie, whose rendering of a revised version of “Bring Back My Bonnie to Me” secured a recall. Miss Brighton then responded, and thanked all present for their good wishes and beautiful presents, which she would value very much. She said she hoped to be back to see them at Christmas time. The last item was a chorus by the schoolchildren, “Will Ye No Come Back Again.” Supper, provided by the ladies, was then served, after which the floor was cleared, and dancing indulged in till 1.30 music being supplied by Mr F. M. Ward, and Mr J. J. Christie acting as M.C. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” terminated a very enjoyable evening. WINTON NOTES. (From our Correspondent.) Nurse Brown has returned from Hokonui, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs R. Anderson. Mr and Mrs G. Davis and family have gone to the Rocks for- their annual holidays. Miss Haldane and Miss Weir, of Waikawa, have been staying with Mrs C. Watson. Mr and Mrs J. A. Horner, Miss G. Horner and Master Bill Cowie left on Wednesday for Christchurch, to be present at the N.Z. Cup meeting. Mrs J. Mcllwrick spent a few days with Mrs F. Cowie. The Rev. A. McNeur left by the first express on Thursday en route for Palmerston North, where he will attend the General Assembly. Mrs C. Strang, of Riverton, has been staying with Mrs J. Brown. Mra Templeton and Miss Templeton (Riverton), who are staying with Mrs J. Brown, leave for Waimumu at the beginning cf the week. At the Gore Competitions Miss M. B. Cowie won the President’s special prize for the most points in the ladies’ senior elocutionary items. The following district candidates were successful in the recent teachers’ examinations: Misses Mabel E. dark (completed in class D), Kathleen M. B. Hutchinson (partial pass in two groups for class D), Ina Elvina B. Liddell (pass in one group for class D), Evelyn M. Blackmun, Jane B. Gunn, Matilda V. McKenzie, and Annie F. M. Raines (partial pass in one group for class D),

Each Committee is enthusiastic in its efforts to place its own candidate at the top of the poIL On Friday the members of the Winton Municipal Band motored to Riverton, where they gave a concert in aid of the Band Princess, Miss Enid King. Vocal and instrumental items were contributed by Mr and Mrs D. H. Lilico, Mr and Mra McAhan (Drummond), Mra J. B. Cowie, Messrs A. Clark (Browns), G. Lindsay, H. F. Tilley, and the Winton Municipal Band. The accompanists were Mesdames Lilico McAhan and Mr H. F. Tilley. After the concert the Riverton Band entertained the visitors at supper.

On Tuesday a party from Winton motored up to Kauana to assist at a concert and dance in aid of the Dairy Princess. After being introduced by the Chairman, Mr J. R. Hamilton, the Dairy Princess, Miss E. Swale, was presented by little Miss Casey with a posy of beautiful flowers. Songs and recitations were given by Mrs F. Cowie, Misses M. B. Cowie, N. Grant, Ray McKenzie, Messrs S. Cole, H. Liddell, G. Lindsay, and J. Martin. Mesdames McArthur, D. W. McKenzie and Misses D. and M. B. Cowie acted as accompanists. Music for the dance Vte piawsd ter Meattames W. J. Cowie, Ms-

Arthur, Miss Casey, Messrs Casey, and G. Kidd, Mr C. Grant carried out the duties of M.C. The following local names are inchided in the Southland tennis ladder: Mra W. D. Cowie, Miss M. Watson, Messrs G. Lindsay, and T. Walker. The Winton A grade tennis team defeated Central at Invercargill on Saturday by 10 sets to 6. A match between the Waihop® and Winton B grade teams played on the local tennis courts on Wednesday resulted in a win for Waihopai. The visiting team comprised Misses Edginton, Murdoch, McNeill, White, Messrs Bray, Davies, Kingsland, and Meredith. Very successful was the fancy dress dance held by the Loyal Winton Lodge, M.U., in the Radio Theatre on Friday, visitors from all parts of the district being present. The secretary, P.G. Bro. Stenhouse, deserves great credit for the manner in which he discharged his duties. P.G. Bro. Brown, assisted by P.G. Bro. McMaster, kept the dances going merrily. Music was supplied by an orchestra consisting of Mra McArthur (piano), S. Smith (violin), and W. Jamieson (cornet), and an extra was played by Miss M. Balch. Many of the fancy dresses were most effective. Some of those in fancy costume were: Mesdames Cheyne (schoolgirl), Skelt (folly), Misses M. Balch (Indian princess), M. Brown (folly), Cheyne (good-luck), M. dark (ragtime), P. Cowie (gipsy), Deegan (Mack cat), L» Egerton (ragtime), M. Egerton (Argentine dancer), M. Gerrard (balloon girl), M. Goodall (France), Grimwood (Hawaiian), K. Hamilton (golliwog), L. Hamilton (potato), G. Horner (carnival), R. Horner (Fijian), K. Hutchinson (balloon girl), A. McConachie (gipsy), J. McNaught (midVictorian), B. Smith (sunflower), R. Smith (Southland Electric Power Board), Sutherland (Japanese), Svensden (spinning top), J. Watson (Cooper’s seeds), Messrs Cox, F. de la Perrelle, Shepard, Thomas (tennis), W. Brown, Stenhouse (cricketers), R. Blee (folly), A. Calder (baggy breeches), Cheyne (Highlander), W. Henderson (tropical costume), Mehaffey (naval officer), Skelt (pierrot). Others present included: Mr and Mrs Blackmun (Barkly), Mr awl Mrs G. Popenhagen, Mesdames J. Brown, E. Davis, King (Hokonui), Liddell (Barkly), Norman, Pierce, Smith, G. Strang (Riverton), W. Young, Misses Anderson (Kauana), Andrews (2), Austin (Oamaru), Beil (2), Blackmun (Barkly), Coombes (Limehills), Craig, Egerton (2), Gill (3), Kennedy, King (2, Hokonui), Maloney (Pukearuhe), E. Marshall (Lunehills), S. McConachie, McKay (2), McMaster (Hokonui), McMurtrie, E. Thomson, A. West (Browns), Messrs Anderson (Kauana), W. Baird, Balch, Bell, Clapp, T. Ooombes (Limehills), N. Cosgrove, Deegan (Oreti), Egerton, Frisby (Browns), C. Goodall, Hammond (Limohills), Henderson (2, Matai), Horner (2, Oreti), Kane, Kane (Hedgehope), V. Keach, King (Hokonui), C. Marshall (Limehills), Miller (Oreti), McFetrich (Kauana), McMaster (Hokonui), McNaught (2), F. O’Donnell (Limehills), L. de la Perrelle, Perrin, Popenhagen (2), Porteous (2), R. Swale (Limehills), Taylor, C. Thomson, and W. White. GOEE CHAT. (From our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs F. Wallis senr. motored to Christchurch during the week. Mr and Mrs H. Wallis are spending a few weeks in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Milton Green have returned from a visit to Oamaru. Mr and Mrs E. A. Pigeon have gone to Christchurch for Carnival week. Miss M. Stewart, who recently returned to New Zealand from a two and a-half years’ sojourn in the Old Country, is at present the guest of Mra D. Dunn, Crombie street. Miss McHutcheson spent the week-end in Invercargill with her sister, Mrs M. Mitchell. Mr Keith Gibbs (Hunterville), has been on a short visit to friends here. Mr and Mi’s Delargey, who have been visiting Gore, have gone to Christchurch for a few weeks. Bridge hostesses during the week were Mrs Shaw and Mrs R. L. Grant. Mr F. Young has gone to Christchurch for Carnival week. Mrs E. G. Wilson gave an enjoyable afternoon at her residence on Tuesday, in honour of Miss Stewart (Balclutha). Present were Mesdames D. Dunn, L. McDowall (Otikerama), J, E. Rogers, J. A. Blaikie, E. R. Bowler, T. Stewart, W. MeAra, W. Gee, J. Hunter, Misses Ross, Bowler, and McHutcheson. Mrs W. MeAra gave a very enjoyable bridge party at her residence on Monday evening to the members of the evening Bridge Club as a wind-up for the season. Prizes for the highest scores were won by Mis A. A. Mae Gibbon, and Mr R. L. Grant. Those present were Mr and Mrs Hawke, Mrs Bowler, Mr and Mrs W. Hammond, Mr and Mrs D. Mackenzie, Miss McHutcheson, Mrs R. L. Grant, Mr and Mrs J. Boyne, Mr A. Mae Gibbon, and Miss Bowler. DUNEDIN NOTE& (From our Correspondent.) The following Southlanders have been staying in Dunedin during the week:— At the CSty Hotel: Mrs W. Scaife (Glendhu), Mr and Mrs D. L. Popplewdl (Gore), Miss Manson, Mr and Mrs J. Halliday, Messrs J. Jeffrey, C. Redgrave, and W. Evaqs (all from Roxburgh), C. W. Affleck (Otautau), Misses Webb (Otautau), Captain Edwin (Bluff), Mr and Mrs R. W. Stokes (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs F. R. Wallis (Gore), Mr and Mis IL Wallis (Goraj,, Mr J. E. Bews. At the Grand Hotel: Dr Collins, Messrs McNair, Ennis, W. Oliver. At the Excelsior Hotel: Messrs E. Lyon, C. Parker, A. C. Stringer (Ranfurly), W. Pringle (Ranfurly), Mr R B. Harris (Waihao Downs), Mr M. Matheson, Mr Quelch, Mr Martin,’ Mr A. E. Wish. The final meeting of the Nursing Corps of the St. John Ambulance Association took place on monday evening at Headquarters, Octagon, a large number of ladies from all three divisions, and some of the members of the Men’s Brigade being present. It took the form of a gift party, a considerable amount of money and many useful articles of apparel and delicacies for the sick being displayed on the table. Bev. Bryan King was in the chair, and returned thanks to all on behalf at the CSty Sisters, far enabling them to carry with them at the fast approaching festive season a little extra comfort to those less fortunately situated; and also took occasion, on behalf of the Dunedin Nursing Division, to present to Dr Stuart Moore (hon. medical lecturer), a small token of appreciation (a pipe and leather motor gauntlets) of many instructive houra so willingly given in spite of often great pressure of practice. Dr Moore happily and humorously replied. A social hour passed with items by Misses Langley (mandolin solo), recitations (Misses Heley and Mra Rodgeraon), and competitions won by Misses Morgan and Feney, Messrs Pattor son and Arnott, the lesser gifts filing to Dr Stuart Moore and Mra Fox. The singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a very enjoyable function. Among the visitors were noticed Dr and Mrs Moore, Major Fleming, Mr and Mra Hanson, Misses Stewart, McNaughton, Appiegarth, Langley, Rev. Bryan King, Messrs Allison, Smith, etc. Mr and Mrs Hunter Weston are the guests of Sir John Roberts at Littlebourne House. Mrs Wilkin and Miss Vera Wilkin (Royal Terrace), left by the Moeraki to spend several months in Australia. Mrs W. Hazlett (Invercargill) who spent a few days with Mrs Edmond, left on Wednesday for Christchurch, to enjoy Carnival week festivities. Mrs O’Neill gave an enjoyable bridge party for Mra Hazlett on Tuesday evening, and Mra Edmond also had bridge for Mrs Hazlett on Monday. Miss Edmond left on Friday for Christchurch for Cup week. Mra Sydney Netti is home again from South Cffliterbnry. Mias Leslie Le Oren has retunied from payiar Vinita at Hakatoramea and Timaru.

Mrs Stanley Batchelor, who was the guest of Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Timaru, for the week-end, returned home after witnessing the sports at the Misses Shand’s college. Those present at the large party given in honour of Miss Peggy Emerson and Mr Donald Reid at the Cabaret on Saturday night spent a most jolly hour or two. Those present included Mr and Mrs Miles, Mr and Mrs Leslie Mills, Mr and Mrs Roni dapperton, Mr and Mrs Moss, Mr and Mis Lake (Southland), Misses Emerson (2),

Reid (2), Stock, Burt, Hazlett (Invercargill), Napier (2, Waimate), Cheeseman, Hartmann, Marshall, Milne, Johnstone, Messrs Irvine, Solomon (2), Stowe, Reid, Edmond, Coull, Tapley (2J, Reynokte, Bussell, Laidlaw, Aitken.

Mesdames Aslin and Bulte were hostesses at a veiy pleasant tea in the Otago Women’s Club Rooms on Friday last to farewell Mrs Carmalt-Jones and to welcome Mrs W. Taylor, who came recently from Auckland to settle in this city. The guests of honour were presented with nosegays of lilies of the valley and fern. A delicious tea was ;>artaken of, and Mrs Aslin, in a neat little speech, wished Mrs Carmalt-Janes much enjoyment in her joumeyings, and a speedy return to many valuable activities. Mra Ixiech and Dr Seideberg also spoke in support of the few remarks. Mra CarmaltJones, in happy vein, returned thanks for the nice remarks and the still nicer party. Among the guests were noticed Mesdames Bulte, Aslin, Idiens, Sidey, Tapley, BryanKing, Watson, J. C. Stephens, Leech, Taylor Rodgeraon. Dr Seideberg, Misses Car-malt-Jonea, Taylor, Aafai (2), Runciman, Anscombe, ete. Mrs M. Myers (Weffington) who spent the week in Dunedin while her husband was acting as one of the K.C.’s on the big Flourmiffing dispute, left on Wednesday for Oamaru, to be present at the Waitaki High School sports, in widch her younger son was a competitor.

Mrs Cannalt-Jones and family left to-day (Saturday), en route to Wellington, to join the Arawa, en route for the Old Chantry. The Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Napier are the guests of Mrs J. L. Herbert, "Moata,” Anderson's Bay, Mrs A 8. Adams is the guest of Mrs Frank Adams, Oban stret, Roslyn. The Columba Ex-puptts Association h a society which promises much enjoyment in the future, for at the meeting convened last Monday week, much enthusiasm was shown by the many old girls presrait. The following is the Executive: President, Mias F. J. Roes, MX; Vice-President, Mrs Walsh; secretary, Mbs V. Guthrie; treasurer, Miss Sheddan; Committee, Misses R. Treseder, W. Grant, P. Whyte, M. W. Wilkinson, I. Cameron, T. Grove, M. Armstrong, E. Patrick, V. King, F. McGeorge, M. Gibson. It was decided to meet once a month on Monday, the opening date to be decided later, and it is hoped to have the initial ceremony inrthe new Assembly Hall; if not, some convenient hall in town will be secured.

Mr and Mrs F. M. Oldham celeterated their silver wedding at their home, in Albert street, on Saturday evening last, the rooms being massed with beautiful flowers sent by friends for the* occasion. Mis Oldham received her gneate wearing a gown of grey beaded morocain. Bridge was played in the firat part of the evening, and at

supper toasts were pro[x»ed and honoured,, the best of wishes being expressed towards ’ the host and hostess. Music was enjoyed i afterwards, Mesdames F. H. Carr and Old-: ham rendering enjoyable items, and all 1 present joining in a community sing-song, i /Among the guests were Mr and Mra Edmond, Mr and Mra J. M. Gallaway, Mr and Mra W. A. Moore, Mr and Mis G. R. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs Cogan, Mr and Mrs Cheesoman, Mr and Mra Sargood, Mr and Mis Hilton, Mr and Mrs F. H. Carr, Mr and Mra J. Callan, Mr and Mrs Sleigh, Mesdanw® O’Neill, Black, Sise, McMaster, J Cook, Misses Laidlaw, Roberts, Denniston, Williams, Webster, Stock, Dr Batchetor, Mr Harman Reeves, Mr Galbraith. Misses Matheson and Allan have returned to Middlemareh after a short stay in our city, Mrs A, C. Matheson left by the Moeraki on Saturday last for Australia. Dr and Mra F. Dunlop and family have left for Pounawea, where they wttl spend the summer months. At the Strand Salon last Saturday ing, Mr and Mra Alex. Martin, "Lobdowne * High street, celebrated thdr sitter wedding, some hundred or more guests being present The lounge, receiving salon and dance hall were beautifully decorated, and cards and dancing made the hours speed all too rapidly. The music of a juax band was much enjoyed, and much merriment was caused by novelty dances, prizes 7 being awarded to the tacky winners. Congratulatory speeches were made by Mr F. Moore and Rev. A. Wingfield, Songs rendered by Mesdames Gill and Thomson, and Messrs Dickell and Crtigie were mnch appreciated. Mr and Mra Martin were the recipients of many handsome gifts. Mrs Sutherland Roes left this week to B{>end a little time in the North Island. Mr and Mrs Acton-Adams have returned to town. Miss Ella Wjilfiam’s Halloween party, rt her home in Pitt street, an Friday last was a gay function. The entrance ball was ghostly with white figures at the psffiws of the staircase, the dance-room a gay contrast with tangerine and black stream***, and sketches of black felines. Supper, partaken of in the dining room showed the same colour scheme, with fanciful embtesnxs of good tack, black cate, and quaintly shaded candles, all suggestive of this particular festival. The fancy dresses worn by those present were appropriate and becoming. Mrs Williams’ handsome gown was of grey georgette, heavily beaded, while Mias Williams was a gorgeous butterfly. Others present were Misses Buss (2), King (2), Anderson (2), Watson, Lane, V. Cameron Cave, Smith, Messrs Short, Lavender, Blyth, Cameron, King, Garden, Hardie, Smith, Lamb, Sutherland, ete.