THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Southland Times, Issue 19546, 9 May 1925, Page 20

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

SOCIAL ROUND IN TOWN OR COUNTRY (By Drindella.) All communications to this column must be signed before they can be considered. Mrs Hall-Jones returned from Dunedin on Friday. Mrs A. B. Haggitt returned from Dunedin on Monday. Mr and Mrs A. B. Moffett returned from Timaru last Monday. Mrs Piercy, of Pomona Road, left on Monday for a holiday in the north. Mr and Mrs R. Tennent, Napier, went north on Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C. Callender are the guests of Mae J. Callender, Gala street. Mrs Gordon, Riverton, is the -guest of Mrs Abbey Jones, Gladstone. _ Mr and Mrs Struan Gardner spent a few days in town during the week. \ Mrs F. Blackley is due to arrive from Christchurch by to-night’s express. Miss Burnett, of Queenstown, is the guest of Mrs Ritchie Crawford, Don street. Miss Melba Norris, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs G. B. Brown, Thames street. Mrs Hervey,' Sydney, is at present the guest of Mrs C. de R. Andrews, v Herbert street. Mrs C. R. Paton and Miss Thelma Paton i leave this morning on a short visit to : Dunedin. Mrs Pelling and Mrs Hislop, of Dunedin, returned home on Friday after a short stay in Invercargill. Mrs Murray-Menzies and Miss McLachlan, of Dipton, were in town for the Lauder concert on Monday night. Mr and Mrs Shiel, of Dunedin have been staying at the Grand Hotel for two or three days. Mrs A. W. Betteridge, of Oteramika Road, has returned from a three weeks’ holiday in Nightcaps. Mrs F. A. Webb entertained friends at tea on Monday afternoon at her residence in Albert ’street. Mrs W. W. Millar is holding a small reception in Miss Thomas’s honour the theatre to-night. The Misses Hagen and Trotter of this town have left for a two month’s holiday in Auckland. Mrs and Mrs Lance Raymond, of Tuatapere, were guests at the Grand Hotel for the Lauder season. t^ r . Miss Edna Thomas and party will be the guests of Mr and Mrs D. W. McKay, “Coldstream,” on Sunday evening. Mr and' Mrs Arthur Russell, Herbert street, motored through to Dunedin on Tuesday, where they spend a short holiday. Mr Malfroy, late clerk of the Court in Invercargill, left with Mrs and Miss Malfroy at the end of the week for their new home in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs D. Jardine, of Kawarau Station, Queenstown, have been staying at the Grand Hotel during the week, and returned home yesterday. Mrs Hervey, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs J. Gerrard, Herbert street, is at present on her return trip through Central Otago and Queenstown. Mesdames Ivo Carr, Pottinger, Hall-Jones, C. Jones and Handyside, and Miss Pilcher, who were in Dunedin for the golf championships, returned home on Tuesday. Mrs McDairmid (nee Phoebe Harrington i who has been visiting Southland after three years’ missionary work in the Hebrides, is at present in New Plymouth before her return. On Wednesday Miss Eileen Brown gave a cup-and-saucer evening at her home in Thames street for her guest, Miss Melba Norris, of Dunedin. Mrs Madge Dawson has been spending a few days w*ith her sister, Mrs Templeton in Riverton, before finally returning to her home in New Brighton, Christchurch. At 11 o’clock this morning Mrs F. D. Morrah will entertain a number of guests at her home in Grey street to meet Miss Thomas, who will be her guest of honour. On Monday last Mr E. H. Whitmore ac1 companied by his grand-daughter left for Christchurch en route to Tokomaru Bay, where Mr Whitmore will spend the winter j to recuperate his health. i Miss Vowles, who has been staying with iDr and Mrs Pottinger, Esk street, leaves I next Tuesday for a comprehensive tour of ’ the North Island before returning to her home in England. j Miss Whitmore of Lindisfarne gave an enjoyable evening on Thursday last to the young friends of her niece, Kitty, to comemorate her birthday, prior to her departure for her home in Tokamaru Bay, North Island. The engagement is anounced of Margaret eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. D. Taylor, of “Mironui,” Mangatainoka, and James Donald Gardner, of Mataura, and late of Invercargill. Mr Gardner is a nephew of the Rev. Gardner, of St. Andrews, South In- . vercargill. j Miss Edna Thomas has the distinction of i being the first lady to have been a guest of I the Orphans’ Club. Last night after the 1 recital Miss Thomas, Mrs and Mis!> Law- [ rence, Miss Piper and Miss Greive had a 1 very enjoyable supper at the new hall built ‘ recently for the Orphans, and afterwards Miss Thomas sang extensively. i After having performed the ceremony of cutting the cake at Messrs H. and J. Smith’s last Wednesday morning Sir Harry Lauder and the members of his party were shown over the bakehouse of Messrs A. C. Millars in Tay street by Mrs Millar senr., and were subsequently entertained by her at a tea party in the Federal Rooms. I On Thursday evening the ladies of All ! Saint’s Guild ?nd choir met in the Gladstone Parish Hall to bid farewell to Mrs Fred Newton, who leaves shortly for Timaru. Competitions and music made the evening pass very pleasantly. A suitable i presentation was made to Mrs Newton as a l farewell gift, along with the good wishes i of her colleagues. j On Tuesday Mrs J. L. Bush gave a delightful afternoon tea for Mrs Fred Newton, who leaves shortly for her new home in Timaru. The guests included Mesdames F. D. Morrah, Abbey-Jones, Gorden (Riverton), Nevill, H. Macdonald, J. G. Macdonald, L. Webb, F. A. Webb, P. Webb, R. N. I Todd, and the Misses Fynes-Clinton, McI O”” and H. Macdonald.

The ladies of the Central Methodist Guild held a and gratifyingly successful gift afternoon on Wednesday, when there was a large attendance of members and friends, the proceeds swelling the funds of the bazaar which they will hold shortly. A splendid musical programme was very much enjoyed in the capable hands of Mrs D. J. Wesney and Miss Elsa Brown (pianoforte), Mesdames^ Wakeley, McLean, Macdonald and Miss Carter (songs) and Miss Gwenda Brown (recitation). On Tuesday afternoon the usual meeting of the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Women’s Club was chosen as a fitting occasion to bid farewell to Mrs W. Saunders, who has been a keen worker for this Circle for some considerable time past. About 20 members were present, and Mrs Dunham, as chairwoman of the Circle, presented Mrs Saunders with a small gift as a parting present. After a dainty afternoon tea a competition was held, when each member wore a badge proverb. This was auspiciously won by Mis Saunders. There were ten tables for bridge at the weekly meeting of the circle at the Women’s Club last Monday night the prize being won by Miss Vera McPherson. Those present were Mesdames Carswell, W r . Jones, MaoEwan, Thomas, Garrett, Cochrane, G. McDonald, W. Barclay, Hoyles, Jennings, Newth, Geo. Moffett, F. A. Barclay, Saunders, punham, P. Thomson, Miller, M. McDonald, W. Lewis, Shand, W. Todd, Ussher, McGibbon, J. Thomson, Cuthbertson, Quinn, Ewart, Hazlett and the Misses Perrin, Lonsley, Reid, Brodrick, Mehaffey (2 1, L. Henderson, Logan, Oughton (2), McPherson and Strettell. On Thursday afternoon the Gardening Circle of the Women’s Club held a very sue- ; cessful meeting, over 40 members being pre- i sent. A very interesting address on “Gardens” was given by Mr C. S. Longuet, and | preceded an animated discussion. There : was an attractive*-show of decorated vases, i first place being won by Mrs John Thomp- ' son's vase of carnations, second by Miss i McKay’s jar of chrysanthemums amt third i by Mrs R. Cruickshank’s bowl of chrysan- i themjjms. As chairwoman of the Circle, ' Mrs T. D. Pearce proposed a very hearty ( vote of thanks for Mr Longuet, which was ' enthusiastically carried out. A competition, | arranged by Mrs R. N. Todd, was won by ; Miss Burnett, of Queenstown, Mrs Stanley | Brown gaining second prize. The Southland Ladies’ Hockey Club held | their first dance of the season on Wednesday night in Ashley’s Hall when a record i attendance resulted. The management was ! very capably carried out, and a great deal j of praise is due to Mrs H. Ashley in whose ! hands the supper was left. It is the intention of the Hockey Club to hold fortnightly dances throughout the season. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs H. Ashley, Mr and Mrs Stead, Mr and Mrs Hodge, Misses Geddes, Clark, Jenkins, Davis, Green, Cockroft, Humphries, Burt, Kilby, McGregor, de Joux, Rose, Smith, Oughton (2), Padget, Hartley, Johnson, Marshall, McDonald, Baty (2), Harvey, Hawke, Sparkes (2), and Messrs Miller, Walsh, Tatersfield, Smith, Dey, Hanan, Norton, Mills, Trotter, Kilby, Green, Pascoe, Fields, Bettridge, Rout, Cavanagh, Coakley, Sparkes, Clark, Webb, Burt, Maclntyre, Dunage, de Joux, Rose 'and Butcher. A dance was held in the Y.M.C.A. last Thursday night under the auspices of the newly formed Minuet Club, whose enterprise seemed successful in every way, under the excellent chaperonage of Mrs H. A. Macdonald. Those present included the Misses Borne, Cullen, Warburton (2), D. Broad, M. Marshall, von Tuzzleman, Meadows (2), A. Marshall, Schonyan, L. Clark, Szivak Bevan, Vincent Cosgrove, M. Mooney, Davies,. Hill, Dove, D. Smith, Breagby W’ard, Newton (3), Hannon, Day, AVilliamson, Nutsford, Ronald, Greenwood, E. Sharpe, McLauchlan, L. and D. Hill, Dunney, Wilson, Johnston, Drum, Finlayson and Messrs Moore, Millow, Boyd, Brosnan, Greenwood, Carter, Jones, Tlnnock, Gibson, Bowen, Gilchrist, Davis, Schonyan, Scully, Clarke (2), Pope, Ross, - Hennessy, Hynd, Cooper, Archer, Wilson, Officer, Fletcher, Shorman, Greig, Shand, Perks, Fairweather, Fanning, W 7 ain wright, NcNaughton and Norton. The fortnightly dance given by the Georgetown Ladies’ Hall Committee in Ashley’s Hall on Monday night was unanimously acclaimed as the best of the season so far. A great deal of praise is due these ladies, and their energetic secretary Mrs Betteridge, for the Capable way in which the affair is managed. A special feature of Monday night’s success was the delicious supper, supplied by the ladies, in home-made dainties. Mr Duerdon’s orchestra provided the music and Mr Cavanagh was again an efficient M.C. Those present included Mr and Mrs Stead, Mr and Mrs J. Campbell, Mr and Mrs Green, Mr and Mrs McNatty, Mr and Mrs Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Weston, Mesdames Bettridge, Daniels, Graham, Walters, Crawford, Youngson, the Misses Race (2), Charlston (2), Murray (2) Walters, Gibson, McClelland, Green, Betteridge, Hodgson, Humphrey, Halomore, Crawford,- Sadlier, Donaldson, Brin, Fraser, : Cavanagh 12), Aldridge (2) and Messrs. Hennessey, Pope, Cavanagh, ’ Humphrey, I Smith, Sudaby, Thom, Cawood, Arnott, ‘ Brosnan, Jamieson, Scott, Stewart, Thomas, Taylor, Green, Thomson (2i, Maxwell (2), Betteridge, Robinson Lumsden and de Joux. Yesterday r. rning the members of the Music Circle of the Women’s Club invited all Club members to tea to meet Miss Thomas and the associate artists. In the absence of the President, Mrs W. T. Hazlett, Mrs R. J. Gilmour (Vice-President) received the guests, and Mrs Stanley Brown (chairwoman of the Music Circle) welcomed them to this other Southland so far removed from their own, and assured them that although she was afraid they would not find the climate as warm as in their Own sunny south, our hospitality was cs sincere and as - renowned, and she hoped they would go away with as much enthusiasm for the friendliness of the people as

others had before them. After tea had been dispensed, M’ss Thomas, in a lovely wrap /*oat of embossed black velours heavily combined with squirrel, and a small black helmet cloche, spoke very interestingly and entertainingly about the spirituals and creole songs, by unanimous request. Those present were: —Mesdames R. J. Gilmour, Stanley Brown, W. S. Todd. H. Thomas, E. Ed e. Snow, G. Moffett, A. S. Gilkison, Copland, J. G. Anderson, W. W. Miller, Abbey-Jones, J. Chihvill, H. Macdonald, J. Shand, P. le Hoyles, P. Thomson, Graham, W. Jones, Cruickshank, J. Carswell, T. F. Macdonald, A. E. Bath, D. W. McKay, A. E. Smith, W. Ewart, F. J. O’Beirne, J. G. Macdonald, R. Crawford, Haggitt, Ivo Carr, E. B. Pilcher, T. D. Pearce, P. L. Porter, J. W. Prentice, R. Taylor, Morrison, B. Hewat, J. Owen Johnstone, A. E. W. Macdonald, D. Cochrane, C. C. Jennings, G. Macdonald, H. Brass, Pvein, D. A. Strachan, Spencer, Longuet and Struan Gardner, Ind the Misses

Erskine, Edie, Burnett (Queenstown), Bedford, Stubbs, H. Macdonald, L. Henderson, Perrin, Rein, Crofts, Spiers, Oughton, Collins (2), McKay and Hazlett. • Among the great people who have loved Edna Thomas, the singer of negro spirituals and plantation melodies is Miss Ellen Terry. Mr Hector Bolitho wrote from London some time ago: ‘J- was at the theatre when Miss Ellen Terry came into her box. Exquisite, with a strange sweeping hat and a piece of lace billowing somewhere near her throat, i She sat down and watched the music hall programme. Edna Thomas came on, it was at the Coliseum, and in her quaint hooped dress she sang two or three plantation songs and two negro spirituals.- I shall never forget the effect of this artist. She brought coolness, tenderness and beauty into a dreary London*. . .But it was to Miss Terry that I turned my eyes, The great actress left her box. She is very blind now and had to be led to the stage. There she had gone to find Edna to tell her how she loved her singing. I was in the dressing room later, bidden by Miss Thomas who is going to Australia very soon. She had made Ellen Terry cry and laugh with the tenderness and the humour of the charming songs. Ellen Terry said something worth remembering. “I am glad they applauded you as they did; there is one thing about an English audience. They often applaud the wrong thing, but they never fail to applaud the right thing when it comes.” IN GRANDMA’S DAY. When one sees Edna Thomas on. the stage, fascinatingly frocked in the frilliest of crinolines, one feels vaguely regretful that those intensely feminine gowns that form such a delightful background for her quiet beauty are but relics of a romantic age. Still, the abbreviated skirts of the modern miss were designed for comfort and one wonders if Miss 1925 would cheerfully do what the grandmother of Constance Piper did —trek in a prairie schooner northwards from Louisiana, in that unsettled period that followed the civil war —miles upon miles in acute discomfort and still wearing those appalling crinolines! “I don’t know how they did it!” breathes Edna Thomas, expressive blue eyes raised in wonderment, “the skirts were always in the way, and how they managed to fare at all perplexes me. Why, in those days it took only seven or eight women to fill an omnibus! To-day, I wear my skirts four yards round and think it a hardship, but my grandmother, who was more petite than I, never had any skirt less than five yards round! She was the dearest, most marvellous person I have ever known” muses the Lady from Louisiana. “We both adored each other. I ow r e to her all I am. She used to say that brown hair must always shine, and every night, because there were no other brown headed ones in the family, she used to brush my hair in front of the fire, and as she brushed, she always used to talk. She was very broad minded. She knew how most people condemned the flapper for her easy manners, her bobbed i hair, her loose clothing, other peculiar ways but Southerner though she was, Grandma I used to say that the flapper was ever so 1 much more sensible than girls had been ■in her period. For example, in those days, i they delighted in elaborate curls and chig—- ! nons, most of which were made of false ’ hair. And then, their hour-glass shaped ; bodies! As a rule, when a girl had laced | herself as tightly as she thought possible, her personal maid would come and pull her ! in still more—no wonder that her cheeks I were pale after a night’s dancing! And noI body used cosmetics in those days. Still, ! it was a dark secret that, hidden away ! down in the bottom of their boxes, most I girls had a soupson of rouge and would | surreptitiously borrow from it some of the I roses of which tight lacing had robbed them, i My grandmother also admired the frankness i which modern w’omen show in their dealings ! with men. She used to say that it was so I healthy, and so much more sensible, than being unnatural and stilted, as girls were in their days. Then, no matter how much they were in love, women never kissed their finances except in the presence of their chaperones! They were always taught to liide their feelings! Thus it was that I marvelled that anyone educated in such rigid grooves should be so broadminded and philosophical. Grandmother died at 79, possessed of all her faculties, and keen about everything. At her request I sang for her on the day of her death, and her last words were an appreciation of my efforts. It was of women such as she that the South was made.” In direct contrast was the grandmother of Constance Piper, Miss Thomas’s pianist. “She never progressed” vivacious Constance tells one,” but embodied always the age old traditions which_ she inherited through the centuries. When I first wore a middy blouse grandma’s horror was profound, and she nearly succumbed at the sight of my bobbed hair! He death also was characteristic. After her children had grown up, and when her husband died, she one day decided that her work was done, and nothing else left to do, she must grow old. Thereupon, dressed in deep mourning with the little white edge of old lace on her head, she crossed her hands on her lap, and sat at the side of the fire, waiting for the end. That* was a tradition of her southern ancestors, and though she was away in Oregon, she obeyed it. Lucile Lawrence’s grandmother was still another type. She belonged to the “Lady of the Manor” type—she possessed 250 personal slaves, and was unable to put on her. own shoes,' veil, or any other feminine accessory. It took the united efforts of the entire menage to prepare this grandmother for her walks abroad, and, afte her slaves were sold, it was acute misery to her to be reduced to a staff of 12 servants! Although very fond of music, more espeoially of the songs, dainty Lucile s grandmother would have been horrified at 1 her little grandaughter’s choice of a career I and to her, the world was a place of gaiety I and irresponsibility and while she could have * understood Lucile’s becoming/the toast of | fashionable New Orleans, as a Society Belle, j the notion of her becoming a well known J artist would have filled her with horror!

WEDDINGS. McGREGOR—TENNENT. The Mount Linton homestead was the scene of -a very pretty wedding last Tuesday, when Marion Linton (Maisie), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. A. McGregor, was united in marriage to Dr. Alan A. Tennent, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. C. Tennent, Napier. The day was beautifully fine and a continuous line of motors conveyed more than 200 guests to the homestead to allow all to view the ceremony, which took place on the verandah* which was draped with crimson end decornted with greenery and a bell of chrysanthemums overhead. Mr and Mrs McGregor hospitably received their guests, making everj’one welcome, ample opportunity being g’ven to view the gorcecu? presents, which were laid out in the dining room. The appointments were art : stically laid out, the approach being done with flax clumps and greens draped with flags. His Lordship the Bishop of Dunedin officiated, assisted by the Vicar of the Parish, while Mr Chas. Gray presided at the piano. The guests being grouped in front of the heme, the Bishop, preceded by his chaplain, bearing the Pastoral Staff, took up their positions. The bride approached on the arm of her father while the hymn “The Voice that Breathed o’er I Eden” was sung. The Chaplain read the Exhortation, the Bishop conducting the actual service. Following the benediction, the famous chapter from St. Paul’s Epistle on Charity was read by the Chaplain. The signing of the register completed, Mr Gray played the Wedding March while the bridal party, headed by the Bishop and under the direction cf Mr H. D. Tennent proceeded to the marquee where the breakfast was laid. The bride looked charming in a simple dress of white crepe de chine trimmed with peart, with veil and wreath and silver brocaded shoes to match, also carrying a bouquet of chrysanthemums and streamers and wearing a pearl necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by Mi.ss Bessie McGregor, her sister, and Miss Doreen Tennent, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaids, who wore twin dresses of powder blue silk, flounced and trimmed with silver rucking and rosettes, also capped with veils and carrying bouquets of chrysanthemums and coloured streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Dr W. H. Bull, Napier, a college chum, as beet man, and Mr H. McGregor as groomsman. The bridesmaids were the recipients of lovely cut-glass scent bottles, while the bride gave the bridegroom a silver cigarette case. His Lordship B’shop Richards presided at the breakfast and after the toast of the King had been honoured proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom in a most happy strain. The doctor replied and thanked everyone for their presence, their presents and their good wishes. The toast of the bride’s parents was taken by Mr C. S. Sutherland, who brought to notice the. kindness and hospitality of the McGregor family. Mr McGregor, in his reply, stated hnw pleased he was to see so many friends. Dr. McAra being present reminded him cf his own wedding day as Mr McAra snr. had officiated. Since settling at Mount Linton 20 years ago he had seen many wonderful changes and appreciated their ups and downs. It had given him a thrill of delight to see the flash of the railway carriages at Ohai the previous week, which item brought forcibly home to them all the advance from the state of locomotion over bad roads holding only a few years ago. Mrs McGregor and himself were now able to enjoy the privileges as they came along end had only done their duty in the past. He trusted the young couple would cope with their vicissitudes and emerge triumphant through the years to follow. Mr R. N. Todd proposed the toast of the bridegroom’s parents, to which Mr R. C. Tennant responded. The toast of the bridesmaids was entrusted to Rev. G. A. Dawson, and replied to in most happy style by Dr Bull (best man), who also took the opportunity of reading 38 telegrams of congratulation to Dr. and Mrs Tennent from friends all over the Dominion, and even from New South Wales. The wedding cake was then cut, and each guest received a piece. The toast list was closed when Mr J. L. McG. Watson prqprsed the toast of B ; shop Robards, who replied in a happy strain, which was fully apprAdated by the large gathering ; of people who had taken part in a memorable function. Adjournment to the lawn for a photograph then followed, while most of the guests waited to bid the happy couple the best of good wishes when they motored off for a short honeymoon, before taking up their residence at Nightcaps, prior to sailing on June 7 per S. S. Port Campbell for the Old Dr. Tennent intends to further his studies abroad and Miss Bessie McGregor accompanies them on their tour and stay abroad. The bride travelled in a smart navy blue coat frock with Tutankhamen trimming, furs and black hat trimmed with white. The four big tables in the marquee were a picture, the top table being graced with a three tier wedding cake supported on four silver pillars. Before and after the ceremony and breakfast, Piper A. Cochrane, Nightcaps, rendered appropriate selections on the pipes. Mrs McGregor received her guests in a smart navy blue coat frock, blue silk shawl, and wearing a blue braided hat with blue osprey trimming. Mrs R. C. Tennent wore black silk with a black hat trimmed with white. Mrs Oliphant, Wellington, sister of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue merbeain frock with a black hat and blue osprey. Mrs Gates, Christchurch, was dressed in Royal blue and black hat, and Miss Gates in a blue frock trimmed with fur. Miss Boyd, cousin of the bride, wore a brown . gabardine coat frock and hat to match. Among the guests were noticed: Dr. and Mrs R. Crawford, Dr. and Miss Hogg, Dr. and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Dr. and Mrs Ewart, Mr and Mrs J. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Morrah and Mrs M. Morrah, Mr and Mrs H. Carswell, Mr and Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mr and Mrs R. N. Todd, Mr M. and Miss Rodger, Mr J. and Miss K. King, Mr Wylie, Mr and Mrs Adam Hamilton, Mr J. L. McG. Watson and Miss Watson, Mr Chas. Gray and Mias Crofts (Invercargill), Dr. and Mrs M’Ara, Mr and Mrs Aitken, Mr and Mrs Nicholson (Gore), Mr and Mrs H. D. Tennent, Mr and Mrs C. S. Sutherland (Dunedin), Dr. and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs F. H. Francis, Mrs A. C. Rowe, Rev. G. A. Dawson, Mr H. D. Irving and A. A. Fisher (Otautau), Dr. Gillies (Tuatapere), Mr Alan Wardell (Masterton), Mr and Mrs D. D. Macdonald (Gowan Bank), Mr and Mrs J. A. Pears (Estalvale), Mr and Mrs D. Jardine (Kawarap Falls), Mrs W. Lambie (Christchurch), R<v. V. and Mrs Fisher (Winton) Mrs and Miss and Messrs 0. and E. Edie (Birchwood), Mr and Mrs R. Donnelly (Wairio), Miss Gordon (Riverton), Mr and Mrs Ronald, Mr and Mrs Excell, Mr and Mrs R. Irwin, Mr and Mrs Boyle, Mrs Clapp, Misses R. and N. and Mr J. 0. Clapp jnr., Rev. and Mrs R. C. Boyd (Nightcaps), Mr J. Pears (Opio), Mr nd Mrs J. B. Ross, Mr and Mrs Thomson, Mr and Mrs L. Langford, Mr Wilding Ohai), Mr and Mrs W. Y. Bayne, Mr R. N. Robertson, Mr N. O’Callaghan (Birch•ood). Among the lovely display of gifts, which eluded many cheques, were noticed four ffrrent art’cles from the different members of the station staff. In the evening Mr rl Mrs McGregor entertained all the young '*r pie cf the district to a social evening and ' once. McAULEY—Mac DONALD. On Tuesday morning, April 28, the Rev. Father Woods solemnised a wedding of district interest in St. Joseph’s Church, Queenstown. The bridegroom was Mr Thomas McAuley, of Arrowtown, youngest son of the late James McAuley, Oamaru; the bride Miss Mercedes MacDonald, third daughter of the late J. S. MacDonald, H.M. Customs, Dunedip. 1116 church was very artistically decorated by friends of the bride with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums, and quite a number of the relatives t of the bride and bridegroom from Dunedin, Oamaru and Christchurch, as well as friends of both

pirtMß, were prerent at the ceremony. The bride, who waa given away by Mr Thos. J. Wilson, wps-atfrod in a very becoming frock of mold .mojwhin, trimmed with fur. With it she woTft.-a hat of henna bengaline in the new mode, edged with fur, and crowned with a bow of ribbon. She carried a posy of white stocks, staghorn moss and asparagus fem, tied with white satin ribbon. Miss Madge (Nurse) MacDonald waa bridesmaid. She wore a dove grey coat and skirt, and velvet hat with coque feather | mount. Her posy was of pink bride’s lilies, staghorn moss and asparagus ferns. Miss i Mary Mcßride made a dainty flower girl in i a white voile frock and white hat trimmed i with white satin ribbon. Her bouquet was also composed of pink brides’s lilies. Mr Chas Mcßride, Hayes Lake, filled the role of best man. The ceremony was nuptial, and appropriate bridal music was played by the church organist, Miss Rene Powell. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a fine cabinet f ramophone, and to the bridesmaid and flower girl he gave gold bangles. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a set of military hair brushes. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to the Kia Ora tea rooms, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, the Rev. Father Woods presiding. M and Mrs McAuley left later in rhe morning for Oamaru and Christchurch via Otago Central. They will make their home just outside Arrowtown. MUNRO-KELLY. Two well-known young Queenstown people were joined in holy wedlock at St. Joseph’s Church, Queenstown, on Monday moming~May 4 by the Rev. Father Woods. The bride was Miss Margaret Frances Kelly, third daughter of Mrs and the late Philip Kelly, Queenstown; the bridegroom was Mr John Munro, Queenstown, voungest son of Mr and Mrs A. Munro, Advie, Morayshire, Scotland. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by their friends, special attention having been given to the altar, which bore choice blooms in season. The day was particularly bright and sunny, and though the wedding took place at an early hour a large number of the relatives and friends of both the bride and bridegroom were present at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr T. P. Kelly, wore a smart navy blue serge coat and skirt and a mole straw hat, trimmed with a blue osprey. A brown marabout stole made a becoming finish. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, roses, michaelmas daisies and asparagus fem. Her young sister, Miss Tessie Kelly, was her bridesmaid. She was attired in a coat frock of fawn gaberdine, with a modish felt hat to match. Her bouquet was com. posed of white chrysanthemums, sweet peas and asparagus. She also wore an expanding wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr J. J. McNeill acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests motored to the residence of the bride’s mother ,the Kia Ora Tea Rooms, where the wedding breakfast was served. The Rev. Father Woods presided. Short felicitous speeches were made, congratulating the newly wedded pair and wishing them health happiness and prosperity in their new estate. Mr and Mrs Munro left by the morning’s steamer for Dunedin and Timaru, en route to Mt. Cook, where the honeymoon will be spent. A large number of presents, including cheques, were received by the young couple, as well as a sheaf of telegrams wishing them good luck. Mr and Mrs Munro will make their home in Queenstown.

STRUDWICKE—McCORKINGDALE A very pretty Choral Wedding was solemnised in the Nightcaps Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday, 29th April, when Mary El'zabeth (Molly) only daughter of Mr and Mrs Malcolm McCorkingdale, Opio, was joined in holy wedlock to Thomas, third son of Mr and Mrs F. Strudwicke, Opio. The Church was beautifully decorated with flowers and autumn leaves by girl friends of the bride. Rev. R. C. Boyd was the officiating minister, while Mrs Grant presided at the organ. The bride was in white brocaded satin morocain, simply made with rucking on one side held by a dimante and pearl ornament and wearing the wedding veil with a wreath of orange blossoms. The bride was attended by Miss May McCorkingdale,- her cousin from InVercargill, who wore a dainty pin-tucked, pale green georgette relieved with black velvet ribbon and rosette and stockings to match with black shoes and black georgette hat to complete the toilet. Mr F. Strudwicke, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mrs McCorkingdale, the bride’s mother wore a braided navy gabardine frock with mauve panne velvet hat while Mrs Strudwicke wore a beaded grey frock with a brown hatters plush hat. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a beautiful fur stole and to the bridesmaid a gold armlet, while the bride’s present to the bridegroom was a lovely'rug and to the best man a leather suit case. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents where a sumptuous breakfast was laid in the dining room, which was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves. Rev. Boyd presided and kept the 30 guests in a happy humour right through while the usual toasts were honoured. The happy couple left by motor for the north amidst showers of confetti, rice and the best of good wishes. The bride travelled in a braided navy blue costume, black fur stole and hat to match. The happy couple were the. recipients of many lovely and costly presents as both have been very esteemed residents and popular with everyone they come into contact with. SHORE-HART The little church at Kaka Point (Port Molyneaux) was a scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday April 29th, when Margaret May, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Hart, of Round Hill, was united in marriage to Ernest Wingate, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Shore, “Heather-wick House,” Kaka Point. White chrysanthemums and green leaves adorned the interior of the church forming a charming setting for the bridal group. The bride, given away by Mr Rolleys, was gowned in ivory satin morocain,. richly embroidered in pearls, her long silk tulle veil falling in graceful folds and a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and night shades completed her charming toilet. The bride was attended by Miss Isabel Molloy, of Gummies Buch (Riverton) as bridesmaid, being simply frocked in an early Victorian frock of cornflower blue broche morocain and a pretty litle French hat of cornflower blue panne velvet daintfily trimmed with, silver satin. She also carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and night shades. Mr Shore was attended by Mr T. Tilson as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party left the church to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Tilson. The beautiful wedding breakfast was enjoyed in the large dining room at “Heiither-wick- House,” the tables being decorated in blue and white streamers suspended from end to end of the big room, the centre of attraction being a magnificent wedding cake which proved as good to the taste as it did to the eye. Mrs Shore received her guests in the big hall, being beautifully dressed in black velvet and a little toque to match. Mrs Hart, mother of the bride, was nicely dressed in a navy costume and hat to match. After a lengthy toast list had been gone through and ample justice done to the good things the young folk spent a happy afternoon on the beautiful beach until seven-thirty when they were joined by many more who were unable to be present at the wedding. The evening was spent in games and dancing until the early hours of the morning, when more than one tired pair of feet wended their way hojne. The bridesgroom’s present to the bride was a fur coat and to the bridesmaid a gold watch. BELL—FOSTER. One of the prettiest weddings seen in Tapanui for some considerable time was solemnised at All Saints’ Church on the afternoon of April 15, when Evelyn Maisie only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G. Foster, of Heriot, was married to Alan, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Bell, of Cromwell. The Rev. H. C. L. Gaut performed the marriage ceremony, and Miss Mona Quayle officiated at the organ, the bride entering the church to the strains of the familiar marriage hymn, “The Voice That Breathed o’er Eden.” She looked charming in a handsome

gown of ivory satin morocain and georgette, I made on straight lines, slightly di aped ; to ; one side, and finished with ostrich feather I trimming. She wore her mother’s wedding ■ veil, artistically arranged with orange I blossoms and pearls, and carried a beautr- ■ ful shower bouquet of choice flowers, which ■ completed a graceful and becoming toilette. J Mi« Pearl Aitken, of Gore, acted as bridesimaid, and was attired in a dainty frock of pale lavender georgette, with a short veil of • the same delicate shade. She carried a bou- : quet of lavender and pale pink flowers. The ■ bride’s mother wore a becoming frock of black crepe de chine, with silver trimmings, a marabout stole, and a black hat, and carried a bouquet of red roses, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair ferns. Mrs Belisen, also wore black, and carried a bouquet of red flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Phil Sim, of Crookston, as best man. The bride’s travelling costume was of smart i strains of the “Wedding March” and a : merry peal of bells, amidst showers of coni fetti. A small reception was afterwards held ; at the residence of the bride's parents. Later in the afternoon the newly-united couple I left by motor amidst showers of rose leaves • and confetti for the north and thence will ) proceed to their future home in Cromwell, i The bride's travelling costume was of smart i niggejr brown cloth, trimmed with fur, and j she wore a small brown hat of hatter’s plush relieved with gold flowers, and shoes, stockings and gloves to match. The bridegroom’s gift to his bride was a beautiful diamond ring, to the bridesmaid a gold armlet and to the bride’s mother a Nellie ~ Stewart bangle, while the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold signet ring. HARGEST-YOUNG. A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Gore, on April 29, when Edith Esther, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Young, Canning Street, Gore, was united to Charles Harold, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Janies Hargest, of Mandeville. Rev. H. Parata officiated. The church was tastefully decorated by girl friends of the bride. Miss Thelma Maude presided at the organ. Mr Albert Miller, of Arrowtown, was best man. and Miss Effie McLean, of Dunedin, cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of white crepe de chine, trimmed with radium lace. The veil cf embroidered Brussels net fell from a coronet I of silver leaves, orange blossoms and pearls, j She carried a boquet of cream roses and ; maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid wore a i dainty frock of lavender morocain with radium lace sleeves, carrying a bouquet cf j white and lavender sweet peas. Miss Mar- ' garet Jopp gave a very fine rendering of | “At Dawning.” After the ceremony the 1 wedding breakfast was held at Milne’s tea I rooms, at which close on 100 guests were ! present. Rev. H. Parata presided and propcsed the toast of the bride and bridegroom. Other toasts and replys were given by Hon. G. J. Anderson, Colonel Hargest, Messrs C. Hargest, l Hutton, F. Young, A. Miller and W. Gee. The happy couple left by the afternoon train for Hanmer where the honeymoon willl be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was of navy, trimmed with red silk braid and hat to match. The wedding presents were both numerous and costly. WYNDHAM NOTES. (From our Correspondent.) On Thursday evening last Mr and Mrs Thomas Skinner, who have returned from their honeymoon, were tendered a welcome home at their residence and there was a excellent attendance, the spacious barn being filled to overflowing. The evening was spent in dancing and musical items. Items being contributed by the following:—Messrs W. G. Leckie, C. McKelvie, John McDonald and E. Kelly (songs) Mr H. Parr and Miss Parr (recitations) /Messrs. A. Leckie and John McDonald (Bag Pipe selections) and Mr E. Kelly (cornet solo). An excellent supper was provided by the ladies, and at a suitable break Mr H. Parr, on behalf of the district residents, asked the newly married couples acceptances of a beautiful dinner set. Mr Parr said although Mr Skinner had only been a short time in the district, he had already proved himself a true farmer besides a good settler, and was respected and held in esteem by one and all. He was confident that Mrs Skinner could also win the confidence and respect of the district settlers. He wished them both every happiness, wealth and prosperity in their married life. Mr Skinner in replying said he and his wife appreciated the present they had received-and the kind things said about them that evening. Although he had, only been a short time in the district he had made many fine friends, and was sure he had started farming in the right place. (Applause). After musical honours had been accorded, dancing was resumed and continued until an early hour, which brought to a close a very happy evening. Prior to her leaving work on Saturday night’, Miss M. Brown, who has been in the , employ of Messrs. Lewis’s Ltd. for the past nine years and leaves this week to fulfil an appointment with a Waimate firm was met by the Manager and staff of Lewis’s Ltd. and presented with a neat gold mounted fountain pen. Mr C. Richards (manager), in making the presentation spoke in high terms of the qualities of the young lady, who had always carried out her duties to the entire satisfaction of all, and assured her j that the firm as well as the other members ' of the staff were very sorry to lose her. He ! said that the small gift would sometimes re- : mind her of pleasant connections with the I Wyndham firm, which she had served so ' well and so long. He felt sure that she , would gain the confidence and respect of her : Waimate superiors as she had done in I Wyndham. Miss Brown is replying said she ! could not say all she would like to but was very sorry to leave them all, and v.'ished to i thank them very sincerely for their preI sent, which would always remind her of pleasant time spent with them. A pleasing little function took place at the close of the choir practice at St. Mary’s Church, Wyndham, on Friday evening when the vicar the Rev. T. Moore, on behalf of ; the choir members, presented Miss L. A. I Marsh, who has been organist for the choir 1 for a number of years, with a set of toilet ; articles. In the course of his remarks, the I Vicar, said the choir wished to show their ! appreciation to Miss Marsh for the excel- ■ lent and valuable services she had rendered i to the choir and church, and he had great pleasure in asking her acceptance of the gifts. Without the services of an organist the efforts of the lay readers, choir and choirmaster were to a •great extent of little avail, and the services would not be nearly so bright and cheery. There- was an old saying “Let Thy Words be Few” and he was quite sure that the old sage who said that : must hhve intended it to apply to chairman i and speechmakers, so he would take it to ; heart and not make a long speech. Mr H. ! F. Hicks, choirmaster, in a few well chosen words acknowledged the choir’s debt to Miss : Marsh, who by her long and enthusiastic I devotion to duty had undoubtedly kept the ! choir together. Miss Marsh who was rather ( taken by surprise said she found the position very embarrassing, as the whole thing i had been a tremendous surprise to her, but ! assured them how very much she appreciI ated the gifts and the spirit which prompted ■ the donor. All she had done was for the i good of the choir and the members gener- ! ally.

WINTON NOTES. (From our Correspondent.) Mrs W. Bird and family, Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs J. G. Manson. Mr and Mrs W. D. Cowie, Mr Mrs and Miss Horner, and Messrs Adam Baird, James Butler, and J. O’Shanneasey have gone, to the Dunedin Trots. Mr H. Evans, Romahapa, paid a brief visit to Winton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs A. Gerrard are now installed in the beautiful new bungalow at Barkly. Mr T. Gullick is on a visit to Christchurch. Mr G. Leslie, accompanied by Mrs Leslis, left on Thursday morning to take up aposition with the Milton Motor Co.. Milton.

Messrs Kerae, D ; F. O’Malley and T. Frisby (Dipton) were a't Halfway Bay for the end of the fishing season. Mr F. de la Perrelle, who has been on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand for .the past five years, has been transferred to Invercargill. Prior to leaving Winton Mr F. de la Perrelle was presented with a case of pipes from the staff of the Bank of New Zealand. The manager (Mr D. Larusch), in making the presentation, wished Mr Perrelle every success in the Bank’s service. The following Hockey Girls visited Invercargill on Wednesday afternoon and defeated High SchooJ: —Misses L. Egerton, M. Horner, M. Balch, M. Watson, C. Egerton, M. Gerrard A. West, B. Egerton, H. Horner, M. Paton, K. Hamilton, and F. Grimwood (emergency). For some time past the Lochiel Presbyterian Sunday School children sssl?ted by the superintendent, Miss Murdock, have been preparing for the sale of work which was opened on Saturday last by the Rev. A. McNeur. There was a good muster and business was brisk. The children should feel very pleased with the amount gathered—£so—which will form the basis of a church building fund. The stall-holders were:— Misses Walker, D. Munro, J. Sawyers (fancy work), D. Gazzard, B. Gazzard, J. Cowie (plain sewing) R. McKcrcher, I. Walker, A. Butler (sweets), Masters T. Stewart, A. McKercher, B. Queale (produce), Misses M. Queale, G. Irwin, E. Branks, F. Irwin, F. Sharp, Masters J. Stewart A. Niven A. Forbes I. Branks, S. McKercher, V. Calder, S, Irwin, and H. Stewart (tea-rooms)

BLUFF NOTES. v From our Correspondent.) Miss E. Metzger has returned from Christchurch where she has been for a month. She was staying with her sister, Mrs T. Fogarty. Mrs Bannerman (Timaru) is spending a few days in Bluff. Mrs R. A. Georgeson has returned from Wellington. The Rev A. S. Moffatt and Mrs Moffatt have returned from Stewart Island. A pleasant little dance was tendered on Thursday evening to the officers and engineers of the Argyleshire by the members of the Foveaux Club.

OTAUTAU NOTES. ' • our Correspondent.) < Mr L. Lumsden left on Wednesday on a 1 holiday visit to Dunedin. , Dr and Mrs Stweart, Mr and Mrs A. C. : Rowe, Mr and Mrs Francis and Mr A. A. ! Fisher were guests at the McGregor—Ten- ' nent wedding at Mount Linton on Wednes- ’ I day. i Miss Wohlmann is the guest of Mrs E. ’ Harrington at present. J ! Miss D. Mills, Low (2), Maloney, Hope , and J. Ferguson, Messrs W. Sheedy, C. , Sutherland and A. Brown motored to Drum- |’ mond on Friday evening, May Ist, to take 1 i part in the annual ball of the Royal Oak ' , Lodge of Oddfellows. i Mr and Mrs Buchanan left by motor on ' j ! Friday, May Ist, to spend a fortnight’s! , holiday in Dunedin. , Rev. H. Ford left on Tuesday morning for j' i Wellington to attend the annual meeting < ' of the New Zealand Alliance. A large number of friends met at the ; residence of Mr and Mrs J. H. Smith last ‘! week to wish Mr Smith bon voyage on his ' trip to Australia. A very pleasant time was ;: ■ spent, and at a convenient interval Mr ■ Ballam took the opportunity of wishing Mr ' ( Smith a pleasant holiday and a safe return, j 1 Mr Smith suitably responded. A capital 1 supper was dispensed. The following were ' amongst those present: Mesdames Paterson, I Reach, Moore and Smyth, Misses Paterson, Walker, Mills, Laidlaw, Hayes, Macdonald ; (2) and Smith (2), Messrs Ballam, Smith I. i (3), Paterson, Keach and Smyth. Mr W. J. Wesney (President of the Otautau Progressive League) and Mrs Wesney, • Mr and Mrs E. Matheson, Mr R. Scatter and , Miss T. Scatter accepted the invitation of the Ohai Railway Board to be present at the opening function last week. Mr and Mrs Wesney, Mr and Mrs E. Matheson and Mrs J. Scatter were present at the official opening at Monowai next day, the former also attending the banquet in Invercargill the same night. j Mr James Robinson is at present on a 1 1 visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs G. Robin- I son, Yellow Bluff Road. 1 SOCIAL AT OR AW TA. j On Wednesday, April 29, the Public Hall at Orawia presented quite a festive appear- j ance. Ihe friends and adherents of the I Presbyterian Church had arranged for a | social and concerj to assist in paying for ' the electric lighting of the Church and • manse. The hall was prettily decorated and ; sometime before the hour for opening the 1 people began to wend their way along and ■ ’ere long the hall was well\filled with a crowd of smiling faces. The concert programme was in the capable hands of Mrs J. King, and the following items were well 1 endcred, many of them receiving a well deserved encore. The concert was opened . ’ with a pianoforte solo by Mrs F. King, of Fukemaori, followed by a song by the concert party entitled “O’ Who Will o’er the Downs," duet by Mrs J. King and Miss 1 Matheson entitled “Absent," musical item : by Mrs McLennan, Mrs F. King and Mr E. ! K. Sim, song by concert party “Men of Harleck,” a dialogue by Mrs W. Johnstone ' and the Misses F. McNaughton and R. Carr and Mr A. G. McFarlane and Mr A. Muir was well rendered and received with prolonged applause; solo by Mrs R. Taylor and song by Concert Party “Four Jolly Smiths." ,Mr Buchanan received prolonged encores : for each of his well-rendered solos. Duet by Messrs E. K. Sim and G. Muir; solo by . Mr A. Muir; recitation by Mr R. Taylor; i solo by Mr G. Findlay; recitation by Miss R. Carr; solo by Miss B. Matheson; solo ; by Mr G. Muir; quartette by Mesdames J. i King and G. Muir, and Messrs G. Findlay ■ and G. Muir “Goodnight Beloved.” The ; concert programme was brought to a close ' by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. The I sale of produce was in the capable hands of ; Mr J. Miller, of J. R. Mills and Son., who ■ faced a smiling and appreciative audience, who gave willing bids, and all the tables ! were soon cleared, and there is little doubt but what the manse and church will soon . be well lighted. RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From our Correspondent.) I Mrs McCauley, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Dan Ross, Palmerston Street, left for her home in Oamaru last week. Mrs Watson, Wanganui, left for the north • last week. I Mrs Jordan is spending a holiday in the ! north. ' Writing to a friend, Misses Hunt and ; Pearsey, w F ho are on a lengthened holiday • in Auckland district, state that they are hav- ! ing a good all round time. They met many , ex-Rivertonians, who were anxiously en- ; quiring about friends in the Sunny South. Mr W. J. Winton, Palmerston street, is on a holiday, and is staying with friends Clifton. At a meeting of the local fotballers it was decided to hold dances during the winter months, with a strong committee in charge of preliminaries. Those who attend I these dances should have an enjoyable time. Mr and Miss Goshage, Gore, have been ; staying with friends in South Riverton. [ Mrs Lowe, Gore, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Russell Dickson, South Riverton. Mrs W r . Fraser, Wellington, who has been ; holidaying in the South, left for home on Monday. The lady visitor intends returning in the summer, and was very pleased with Riverton and its surroundings. Mrs W. J. Winton, who has been visiting her mother, returned home during the week. Mr and Mrs George Dickson, South Riverton, spent a iffiort holiday with Mr and Mrs Doull, Winton. Mr and Mrs T. Slaughter and family left on Monday foj; Auckland, Mr Slaughter having been transferred to the north. A good number of friends were present to wish them bon voyage. Mr and Mrs Lowe, junior, Gore have been on a visit to friends. On Friday evening last the lady members of the Oddfellow’s Lodge held a dance in their hall, and dispite the rough night, there was a good attendance. Excellent music was supplied by Miss Nuttall (piano), and •Messrs Nuttall (cornet and violin respectively). Mr L. Cloughley made an efficient M.C. A very enjoyable time was spent, all voting it one of the best dances held for some time. Mr and Mrs Fordyce, who have been visiting friends in the Taieri district, returned after an enjoyable holiday. Mr E. Harrison, who had been visiting friends in Mataura, returned home during • the week. I Staying at the Great Western Hotel:— Mr Wesney, Otautau; Mr Watson, Dunedin; Miss Todd, Invercargill; Mr Lawless, Dunedin; Mr Urquhart, Invercargill; Mr Ramsden, Dunedin. Mrs W. Jones, Christchurch, after a short holiday, left for the north on Monday. Mrs J. J. Hodgson is spending a holiday with her mother in Oamaru. Mr Wilson, Dunedin, has been staying | with friends. j Mrs and Miss Murphy, Auckland, who I have been on a motor tour_ throughout I Southland, left for home this week. Mr Frank Trail left on Monday for Wellington Mr. Trail will combine business with pleasure, and goes chiefly regarding his''latest patent. Miss Cavanagh, Papatotara, spent a short holiday at the seaside. Mr and Mrs Bell, Edendale, have been staying at the Aparima Hotel. Mrs Fred. Church is staying with her sister, Mrs Tull, Invercargill. Miss Hiddlestone, Wanganui, after a holiday in the south, left for home on Monday. On Saturday evening a number of railway employees met Mr Thomas Slaughter and entertained him at a social before his leaving for the north. The chairman (Mr John Matheson) in asking Mr Slaughter to accept a well-filled wallet from the railway men, hoped Mr and Mrs Slaughter would have the best of health and prosperity. Mr Slaughter suitably replied. Amongst those oresent were: —Messrs C. Dickson, Williams, Tull, P. Joyce, Henderson and Church.

Songs and recitations were contributed by j Messrs. Williams and Dickson. Proceedings [ terminated with the singing of Auld Lang ' Syne and the National Anthem. The friends of Mrs Beckham will be pleas- | ed to know that she is making good progress i towards recovery. Mrs Wm. Leader has returned from J Nightcaps, where she had been paying a visit to her sister, Mrs T. Robertson. A number of friends assembled at her residence on Monday, to wish Mrs Wm. Saunders, senior, many happy returns of the day. Amongst those present were:— Mrs W. Saunders, junior, Misses Saunders, Master Saunders, Mrs George Saunders, Mrs White, Mrs Nicol, Mrs Jno. McKenzie, Misses McKenzie (2), Mrs Gilchrist and Master I McKenzie. Miss Saunders supplied an exi cellent super, to which full justice was done. jA very enjoyable evening was spent with i games and musical items. The old lady who I has seen 86 summers is quite hale and ■ hearty, and is able' to read without the aid ‘of glases. She is undoubtedly a wonderful 1 old lady, and one who has experienced hardships incidental to pioneering life. A dance was held in More’s Hall on Mon- ‘ day evening, being run by Mr H. Akhurst. ! Those present spent an enjoyable time. : Music was supplied by Mrs Akhurst, and ; Mr Cockburn. ' Miss Wilson is staying with friends in South Riverton. The visitor leaves for Sydj ney on Saturday. I On Wednesday afternoon after practice 1 the members of the Ladies’ Hockey Club ■ entertained a number of friends to afternoon tea. I Mis Macdonald, of Wellington, has been j staying with friends in Southland. After do- ■ ing the Lakes, the visitor leaves for home. | Mr W. J. Scott, of Gjjre, is the guest /of Mr and Mrs D. Ross, Globe Hotel. GORE CHAT. (From our Correspondent.) Mrs D. B. McKenzie has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Rogers is visiting Dr and Mrs J. E. Rodgers, Irk street. ! Miss Marriott-Watson (Christchurch) is [ on a short visit to Gore. Miss Wylie, who has been on a visit to i Mrs A. L. Dolamore, has returned to Tn- ! veneargill. Miss Freda MacPherson, of Riversdale has ! been on a visit to Mrs J. J. Gresham, William street. ; Miss M. Tayles has returned from a visit 1 to Timaru. ; Miss Gladys Taylor, Ardwick street, gave a delightful gift party for Miss Jessie CampbelFlast week. At the opening of the Southland HydroElectrical works at Monowai on Friday last the following guests of the Power Board motored from Gore and thoroughly enjoyed the outing: —Mr and Mrs D. L. Poppelwell, Mr and Mrs A. A. Mac Gibbon, Mr and Mrs E. Bowmar, Mr and Mrs E. R. Bowler, and the Misses Bowler. The engagement is announced of Myra, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Alexander. Anderson’s Bay Road, Dunedin, and i formerly of Seatoun, Wellington, to Douglas .R. Blyth, of Temuka, South Canterbury, i Miss Alexander js a sister of Mrs E. M. Christie, of Gore. : In view of her impending departure to Wellington, the friends of Miss E. Bell held an evening in the Parish Hall on Saturday night. Dancing was indulged in and competitions and songs also added to the en- ' joymeni of the evening. On behalf of those assembled, Mr D. Cronin presented the guest of the evening with a handsome xylonite manicure set, expressing best j wishes for Miss Bell’s future and the recipient made a suitable response, the com- ■ pany then joined in singing, “For She’s : a Jolly Good Fellow.” ! An enjoyable gift evening was given by i Mrs A. Pettigrew at her residence, Ardwick : street, on Monday in honour of Miss Jessie I Campbell. A very pleasant time was spent i with music, and games. After ; supper had been served Mm W. Poppelwell, on behalf of Miss Campbell, Thanked Mr and j Mrs Pettigrew for a most enjoyable evening, also the guests for their useful gifts. The evening concluded with singing “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” A delightful surprise party was held on Wednesday night at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Edwards, Otikerama. The function was arranged by Miss Ida Mac Gibbon and the merrymakers to the number, of about 30 journeyed to the rendezvous in motor cars. The weather was delightful and the roads in capital ordet for motoring. The pretty drawing room was used for jazzing, and the dining room for Mah Jongg and cards. The guests returned to Gore shortly after midnight all thoroughly delighted with the outing. Prior to his departure for Nelson Mr Jack Hazleton was presented by the staff • of Messrs J. E. Watson and Co with an engraved silver cigarette case. Mr Waited Gee made the presentation and referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Hazleton’s work in the office. He predicted for him a useful . career, if he continued to give the same attention and devotion to his work as he had done while in the firm’s employ here. Other members spoke of the good qualifies of “Jack” and Mr Hazleton suitably replied. Mrs D. S. MacKenzie gave a very jolly Mah Jongg party at her residence Ardwick street on Friday last. Prizes were won by Mrs W. McAra and Mrs A. L. Dolamore. Other players wefe Mesdames R. Fisher, J. E. Rogers, E. G. Wilson, C. R. Gre’en", J. Edwards (Otikerama), H. C. Mac Gibbon, J. A. Blaikie, J. M. Boyne, W. Kirk and Miss Wylie. Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller gave a delightful bridge party at their residence, Garnet street, 3n Saturday evening. The prize winners were Mrs C. R. Williamson and Mr A. A. Mac Gibbon; and Mr R. McCreath and Mrs D. S. MacKenzie. Other players were Mrs A. A. Mac Gibbon, Mrs W. McAra, Mrs R. B. Bannerman, Mrs J. A. Blaikie, Mrs F. Wallis, Mrs R. McCreath, Mrs D. S. MacKenzie, Mr and Mrs E. R. Bowler, Mr and Mrs J. M. Boyne, Mr and Mrs A. J. Hawke, Mr and Mrs A. T. Shaw, Mr and Mrs W. Hammond, Mr and Mrs McMurray, Mr C. R. Williamson, Mr C. Harvey, Mr W. D. Shelton and Mr Scott.

Mrs Piller gave a most enjoyable Mah Jongg party on Monday afternoon at her residence, Garnet street. The rooms were prettily decorated with autumn flowers and leaves and a delightful afternoon tea was served in the pretty drawing room. Prizes were won by Mesdames W. Kirk, D. Harvey, C. R. Green, J. A. Blaikie, A. L. Dolamore, and Miss Claris Boiler. Other players were Mesdames A. J. McEwan, D. Stewart, J. E. Rodgers, J. Edwards, H. F. Grant, A. J. Gibbs, C. R. Williamson, F. Wallis, jun., H. Wallis, A. W. Thomson, D. M. Cochrane, P. A. Thomson, R- Fisher, Fi Wallis, senr., Misses Bowler, Wylie and Davis (2). DUNEDIN NO'TES. (Our Correspondent.) * The following Southlanders have been in Dunedin during the week:— At the Grand Hotel: Mr P. Collins, Mesdames A. Giller and Norton Taylor. At the City Hotel: Rev. Father O’Donnell (Gore), Mr W. McLean (Queenstown), Miss Swale (Lame Hills), Dr McAra (Gore), Miss Brown, Mrs T. McCarthy (Lake Hawea), Mr and Mrs Poppelwell (Gore), Mrs S. M. Macalister, Miss McQueen, Messrs R. A. Taylor. J. McCarthy (Lake Hawea) v R. Christie (Balclutha), W. McLean (Queenstown), Rev. Father Woods (Queenstown). At the Excelsior Hotel: Messrs N. Fox, G. J. Fox. Lady Stout returned to Wellington this week. Miss Alison Matheson left this week for Melbourne. Mrs Pinckney (Waikaia), her daughter, Mrs Huyshe Elliot (Southland), and Miss Tripp are staying at Onslow House. Miss Noel Dowling is the guest of Miss Hilda Hazlett, High street. Mrs Frank Carr is home again from her trip to Auckland. Mrs C. R. Chapman entertained friends at a house warming in her new home in Manor Place off Friday afternoon last. Among the guests were Lady Stout, Mesdames Nisbet, Jennings, Clapperton, Cogan, Tapley, Priest, Mcßeth, McKellar, Cameron, Easther, Burnside, Angus, Ingliss, G. Sise,

1 Howard Jackson, Gilkison, ...Shand, Le Cren, Watson, Shennan, Hutchison, Sidey, Hill, I Gallaway, Mandeho, Sare, Cantrell, Ram|say, McQueen, K J Hoss, Ben- | son, Mcllroy, Vivian, Misses /Neill, Tolmie, Hutchison (2), Priest, Angus, Glendinning ’ (2), Le Cren, Blomfield, Allan. i Mrs Vivian on Thursday asked old friends to ineet Miss Violet Nicholson, who has just returned from the Old land, amongst those present being Mesdames Hutphison, Macpherson, Vallange, Le Cren, Sare, Taylor, McKerrow, Stephenson, Tapley, Cogan, Fenwick, Misses Vallange, Power, Burton (2). Mr and Mrs R. S. Black left on Tuesday for England and the Continent. Miss Huia Sargood returned from Wanaka on Wednesday. Miss White-Parsons (Christchurch) who was the guest of Mrs John A. Cook for the i Golf Championships, returned north this j week. | Mesdames Ivo Carr, Pottinger, Halli Jones, C. Jones, Handyside, and Miss PilI cher, w’ho took part in the golf championI ship contents, returned to Invercargill on I Tuesday. | Many parties were given for Miss Edna j Thomas while in this city, and large houses I were the order of the three recitals in Burn’s Hall, the unique drawing room en- : tertainment, with its stage setting, and,\the j crinoline and ornaments, the ciirls and I mittens of the three ladies, giving great enjoyment.. Lady Lindo Ferguson gave a 1 tea party on Friday afternoon last, at I “Wychw’ood,” Miss Edna Thomas being the guest of honour. The guests included Lady ; Williams, Mesdames Lawrence (America), i Wakefield, Holmes, Fairbairn, Stock 8. Wilson, Statham, Mackie, Acton-Adams, , Begg, Misses Lucile Lawrence, Constance Piper, Burnett, Williams, Barron, Stock, I Mills (2), Martin. The engagement is announced of Myra, I younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Alexj ander, Anderson’s Bay road, Dunedin, and formerly of Seatoun, Wellington, to Douglas. Blyth, of Temuka, South Canterbury. Mrs R. S. Orbell (Oamaru), who was the guest of Mrs J. A. Orbell during the golf ' tournaments, went north this week. Miss Ida White gave an enjoyable tea party for Miss Edna Thomas and her two assisting artists, Misses Lucile Lawrence and Constance Piper, at her in St. David street, a number of the hostesses’ friends .being present. Mrs Gordon Denniston (Christchurch) is visiting her mother, Lady Sim. Saturday evening last Mrs G. S. Simpson, Cargill street, gave an enjoyable party in honour of Mr and Mrs T. Reynolds, of Carterton. Among the guests were noticed Dr and Mrs Church, Mr and Mrs Duthie, Mr and Mrs Clark, Mr and Mrs Moncrieff, Mr and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs J. Alexander, Mr and Mrs A. -Munro, Mesdames W. Jolly, Dunlop, Misses Harraway (2), Torrance (2), Brown (2), R. Jolly, Harlow, Thomson, Permin, Grater, Messrs JoHy (2), N. S. Brown, Harlock, G. Simpson, G. ■ Grater, etc. The singing and playing of i the Misses T. and E.-JJlarraway gave much j enjoyment to all present. ! Dady Ferguson gave a tea party last ! week for the Jtfotor Circle of the Otago 1 Women’s Club, members-'bf which give the service of themselves and their cars voluntarily to the Public Hospital, and similar ! institutions. This was the first occasion on j which members had met all together, and ! was much enjoyed. The invited guests in- ! eluded Miss McNab (Hospital hostess), ' Mesdames A. C. Begg, Mackie Begg, A. 1 Barnett, L. S. Brown, Hudson (2), S. Neill, ' L. Mills, J. A. Johnstone, T. Ross, Misses ; Begg, Duke, N. Barr, Stevenson, Laidlaw, 1 Morrison, Finch, Martin. I Mrs J. A. Cook gave a delightful bridge j party last Saturday night at her residence ’in Union street, players including Lady ' Ferguson, Mesdames Handyside (Invercargill), Orbell (Oamaru), Pottinger (Inver1 Cargill), Henderson, C. Jones (Invercargill), 1 Hall-Jones (Invercargill), Carr (Invercar- : gill), Misses Chrystall (Christchurch), Rat- ■ tray (2), White-Parsons (Christchurch), ; Pilcher (Invercargill), Ogston, Wilkin, Denj niston. Miss Queenie Johnstone (Wellington), who I has been the guest of Mrs W. F. Edmond, ! Melville street, returned north last Saturi day. j Many parties have been given during i the week to Mrs B. C. Haggitt, who leaves • shortly for the Old Country. Miss Rattray gave a tea party on Monday; Tuesday Mrs ; Stanley Batchelor was hostess ,at a tea | party, Mrs Donald Stuart was at home on j Wednesday, Mrs Haggitt being the guest i of honour, Mrs Sinclair gave a tea party ; on Thursday, and on Thursday evening Miss ! Cutten gave an enjoyable bridge party also ' for Mrs HaggiFt. Mrs Rege Sise entertained friends on Monday night, the bridge players being , Mesdames Finch, Scherek, Black, Steck, i Oldham, D. Ramsay, Sargood, Marshall, Macdonald, Hilton, Misses D. Williams and Stock.

A MONSTER CAKE. SOME DETAILS OF ITS MANUFACTURE. INTERVIEW WITH MR A. MILLAR. The events of the past Jew days have shown that even grown-ups can become enthusiastic over a Birthday Cake just as much as a juvenile does when the anniversary of his or her natal day is approaching. On such occasions the mother of the young hopeful concerned is content to limit the size of the cake required for such an important event to a matter of three to four pounds and even such a small cake entails a great deal of attention and care on the part of the parent to ensure success. Accepting the experience of the household as an indication of what is required in" the making and baking of a Birthday Cake the average individual is enable to obtain some idea of the task which confronted Messrs A. C. Millars, Ltd., the well-known caterers of Invercargill, ‘ when they were requested by Mr J. W. Smith, of Messrs H. and J. Smith, Ltd., to supply a monster cake in honour of the 25th Birthday of that firm. So far it has not been disclosed as to what feelings the principals of Messrs Millars experienced , when such an enormous order ! was placed in their hands, but it is assumed that they tackled the task just as if it were an everyday order. The result of their labours has been shown by the many congratulatory remarks which have been passed by the many hundreds of people who, through the generosity of the proprietors of the Progressive Stores, have been privileged to secure a piece of the cake and taste it. Anxious to obtain some details of the work entailed in manufacturing the cake a representative of the Southland Times yesterday afternoon sejught out Mr Andrew Millar, who is in charge of the firm’s commodious and up-to-date bakehouse in Tay street, and spent a few minutes with him while he chatted interestingly about the work.

“When the order was definitely placed,” he said, “no time was lost in carrying out the preliminaries in the matter of preparing the necessary fruits and other ingredients which were required. Owing to the size of the cake it was imperative to have special tins prepared in which to bake it and while these'were being made we carried out the mixing of all the different articles. When I tell you that besides 4901bs of fruit there were some 80Ibs of butter, llOlbs of flour, 901bs of sugar and close on 1000 eggs, you can see that the job was anything but a light one. There were six tiers in the cake, the largest being some three feet in diameter, while smallest was only eight inches across. After the mixture had been placejij in the tins the baking portion of the work was a bit of a problem, but we successfully accomplished that through having one of the most up-to-date ovens in the Dominion available. On the first day we baked half of the cake and the remainder on the second day and in order to ensure it being properly done it was necessary to leave it in the oven for 1(H hours. I am thankful to say that this portion of the work turned out to our complete satisfaction. After the cake had cooled we proceeded to build up the tiers and to guard against them breaking away through the weight we had to reinforce each

tier with specially prepared plugs. Had it been possible we should have preferred the cake to stand for a week or two in order to allow it to firm properly, but that was impossible. Still the precautions we took •.vorked satisfactorily and then , f we were able to take in hand the icing and decorating work, which occupied th<? attention of two men for a couple of days. Some 501bs o: ahabnd icing were used and, here again, .he fine workmanship of our employees concerned was first-class. Having completed the work in the bakehouse the next problem to be solved was the transportation of such a heavy weight (which, at the same time, required careful handling) across Tay street to Mr Smith’s ahop. The total weight cf the cake was approximately 8501bs and we had to secure Messrs Fleming and Co’s. • urge lorry for the purpose. I am thankful .o say that no untoward circumstances occurred to mar our work and it is a great satisfaction to ourselves to know that our efforts to produce a first-class article have been appreciated by our client, and also by the public.”—Published by arrangement.