THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Southland Times, Issue 19823, 20 March 1926, Page 20

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY. (By Drindella.) All communications of engagements for this column must be signed by at least one of the persons concerned. Miss Wesney of Wellington is the guest of Mrs A. F. Hawke, Duke Street. Mrs D. Macpherson left on Tuesday morning on a short visit to Palmerston North. Mrs Moore of West port is the guest of Miss Madeline Cochrane, Earn Street. Mr. and Mrs A. Marshall, Marton, are the guests of Mrs Ivo Carr, Victoria Avenue. Miss Florence Galbraith of Melbourne, is the guest of Miss Guthrie, Apsley House. McDonald, T. Mahoney, F. Hinton, J. Richardson and David Cochrane. Miss I*ckie of Christchurch is the guest of Mrs Jack Hamilton, Bowmont Street, Enwood. Mrs Aldridge and Mrs Jenkins left for a holiday in Queenstown, Cromwell, Dunedin and Christchurch yesterday. Mrs E. Newton, Whakatane, and her little daughter left last Monday on their return home. Mrs Hislop of Auckland, who has been the guest of Mrs A. C. Mac Ewan, Herbert Street, returned home during the week. Donald, Mrs Moore (Westport), Miss Mona Rankin, Miss Madeline Cochrane, Miss Nan Oughton, and Messrs Rewi Kingsland, D. Mrs H. A. Massey and Miss Massey motored from Dunedin on Thursday and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Marion Miller of Dunedin is the guest of Mrs A. le H. Hoyles, Herbert Street.

Mr. and Mrs, George Carter, and Mr. and Mrs William Carter and family, of Wright’s Bush have motored to the Exhibition.

Mr and Mrs William Townshend left by motor on Tuesday for Dunedin, where they will visit the Exhibition.

Mrs F. G. O’Beirne and her son, Dr. R. Howells, left for Wellington last Tuesday. Dr. Howells joins his boat for England to continue his studies.

Mr and Mrs Duncan and family were northern visitors who stopped at the Grand during the week, on a motor tour of the south.

Dr. and Mrs Pitts, of Wellington, who have been in town for a few days, went to the Island on Wednesday.

Mr and Mrs Westland, who have been staying at the Grand, returned north yester-

Mr and Mrs Cooke came by car from Dunedin yesterday, and are staying at the Grand before continuing their tour. Dr and Mrs Torrance, of Bluff, and Miss Elsie Torrance, left on Friday for a holiday in the north.

Miss E. Irving of Glencoe, and her cousin, Miss L. Green of Invercargill, are spending a week in Dunedin.

Miss M. Fotheringham left on Thursday morning on a visit to the Exhibition.

Miss May Lawrence left on Tuesday afternoon to spend a fortnight at the Exhibition.

Miss Fay Melvin of Orawia, who has been visiting the Exhibition, has returned home.

Mrs J. Chilwell of Underwood entertained a few friends at bridge on Monday evening, to meet Miss Chilwell of Auckland, who is her guest. The engagement is announced of Thelma Higgins, late of Invercargill, niece of Mrs. F. Cowie, of Wellington, to Jack, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs T. Kearns, of Reefton.

Mr and Mrs J. Flaus left on Tuesday for Queenstown and Central Otago. They will visit the Exhibition before returning to Invercargill. -On Thursday evening Mrs J. K. Garrett gave a most delightful jazz party at her home in Spey Street, in honour of Miss Andrew of Auckland. Those present were: Miss Andrew, Mr and Mrs Arnold Mc-

Mrs W. McLean, King Street, gave a table afternoon on Thursday last in honour of Miss Betty Archer who is to be married shortly. Miss Archer received some very dainty presents and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent.

I have received through the post an interesting little book on “Bridal Lore,” which should be invaluable to those people embarking on the considerable ordeal of marriage preparations and celebrations. It has been compiled by Miss Ethel Black of Wellington, who chooses rosemary as a bridal mascot.

Those people from town who braved the wind and journeyed to Wyndham on Wednesday for the annual trotting meeting, were well repaid for their courage. The afternoon turned out very pleasant, and there was a large crowd on the lawn. Amongst those who motored from Town were Mesdames A. le H. Hoyles, Denniston Cuthbertson. Bews, A. H. Mackrell, H. B. Fam ell, J. T. Carswell, and the Misses Reid, Miller (Dunedin) and Bews (2).

Mrs B. C. Basstian of Tweed Street gave a most enjoyable afternoon for her sister-in-law, Mrs Newton, last Saturday morning, at Lewis’s. Those present were : Mesdames Basstian, Newton, P. B. Macdonald, G. J. Yule, R. S. Stuckey, C. F. A. Jones, Walter Jones, R. Christophers, C. B. Tapley, F. H. Tucker, F. W. Wade, J. B. Sale, J. D. Campbell, Waymouth, R. J. Gilmour, C. Gilbertson, E. Abbey Jones, Gordon (Riverton), W. A. Oliver, 0. W. H. Strettell, A. Gilkison, D. Macpherson, J. L. Lush, R. N. Todd, C. F. Hackworth, B. Ireland and Miss Florence Galbraith.

On Wednesday of last week Mrs R. Moffat'of Chapman Street, Lindisfarne, gave a kitchen evening to Miss Ruby Wesney. Games and cards passed the time pleasantly, and Miss Wesney received presents which would fit out her kitchen for many years to come. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs Arnie Wesney, the Misses Ruby and Thelina Wesney, Mrs D. Phillips, Mr and Mrs P. Frampton, Mr and Mrs J. Hinton, the Misses R. Wren, M. Cameron, Oughton (2), and Messrs J. Wren, Oughton, C. Todd, N. Phillips, W. Smith and R. Frampton.

Mrs Charles Provan of Albert Street gave a most delightful Garden Party at her pretty home last Wednesday afternoon, March 10, in aid of the Waihopai Croquet Club. There were about forty members present, and competitions were indulged in

throughout the afternoon. A delicious afternoon tea, baked entirely by Mrs Pro van contributed not a little to the success. On Thursday evening this was concluded by a card drive, prizes of her own handiwork going to Mrs. R. J. Spiers for the ladies

and Mr. James Officer, Junior, for the gentlemen. Mr J. M. Davies received the booby prize. About fifty guests were present, and the room was beautifully decorated with flowers.

A friend, writing from London by the latest mail, says: The question of Court gowns will soon be on the tapis. The fact that there are not to be so many drawingrooms this coming season will make the rush all the greater, and one hears that there will not be nearly so many overseas presentations as there were last year. Many people advise me to get everything in Paris, but I have a lively recollection of the troubles of several people in this respect, whose gowns arrived “all wrong” as to regulations. Among these were Lady Fuller and her daughter. Other Paris gowns arrived too late for the function. The silk tax, too, has to be considered, and the holding-up at the Customs. Personally, I should think it far safer to get one’s Court gown in England. Visitors at the London office of the High Commissioner for New Zealand during the first week in February were Miss Sibyl M. Clayton, Wellington; Mr R. Letton, Auckland ; Mbs M. Smith, Dunedin and Auckland; Mr T. C. Heard, Auckland; Mr N. C. Grant, Auckland; Mr A. H. Grant, Auckland ; Mr I. S. de Beer and Miss M. de Beer, Dunedin; Mr H. W. Anderson, Auckland; Mrs F. Burrough, Nelson; Mrs A. A. Lyford, Wand.; Mr R. Harold Court, Kohimarama; Rev. A. K. Warren, Te Aute; Mr H. M. Smeeton, Auckland; Mr G. Eric Fisher, Otautau; Mrs and Miss Horne and Miss. Mary Horne, Nelson; Mrs Roden Plimmer, Khandallah; Dr and Mrs L. E. Barnett, Dunedin; Miss G. E. Plimmer and Miss Anna Plimmer, Khandallah; Miss H. M. Batham. Khandallah; Mrs and Miss Wickes, Greymouth; Miss Alice J. Church, Dunedin; Mr J. Collet Dickinson, Auckland. Several interesting gatherings have been held recently at the Black Swan Rooms, Savoy Street, Strand, London where Miss Crichton Imrie has done a great deal to bring English and Overseas people together in pleasant circumstances, and to spread a knowledge among the former of the good things Australia and New Zealand have to offer them. At one of these afternoons the Rev Walter Wynn, a well-known Egyptologist, gave an extremely interesting address on “The Great Pyramid and Prophecy.” He was introduced by the noted Scottish Divine Dr Lamond, and Mr Bligh Bond, an English authority on architecture, proposed a vote of thanks. Mr Hudson, of the Education Department, also spoke. A large number of Australian and New Zealand visitors were present. On another afternoon the Bishop of Bradford had several friends to tea at the Black Swan Rooms, where he spoke to them of the excellent quality of the butter, honey, and fruits from the Overseas Dominion. Yet another admirer of these Empire foods was Canon Goldsmith, of Suffolk, who presided at a small luncheon party at the Black Swan Rooms last week. Captain Frederick James Horrell, who was killed in the aeroplane smash on Wednesday, was the second son of Mr F. J. Horrell, a well-known farmer in Rangiora. He has many relations and friends in Southland who feel his loss keenly, and he leaves in Rangiora a widow and two young children. He was a returned soldier and enlisted in the C.Y.C., joining up with the Main Body. Later he joined the Royal Flying Corps, and was engaged in war work until after the Armistice. He started his flying career in Egypt, -where he gained his wings, and later went to England. From there he went to France, serving in a single-seater fighting machine. He spent some time in England as a flying instructor. On his return to New Zealand he joined up with the Sockburn Aerodrome and has been engaged occasionally in flying work ever since the war and was in business at Rangiora as a garage proprietor. Recently he had been temporarily employ - I ed at the aerodrome as a staff instructor. Captain Horrell was a most popular man at Sockburn. He was an expert in aviation i and was very active on the social side of aerodrome life. Their loss is keenly felt by his colleagues, and by the officers among whom he was engaged on a refresher course at the time of the accident. The following were guests at the Mount Cook Motor Co.’s White Star Hotel, Queenstown last week: —Mrs E. L. Roberts i (Los Angeles, California), Mrs C. L. Ben- ! ton (Oberlin, Kansas), Mrs M. and Mr W. I McCorquodale and Messrs A. and W. Charl- ! ton (Sydney), Miss H. McKay and Mr R. C. Bell (Melbourne), Mr L. J. Greive (Campertown, Victoria), Mr and Mrs R. Ryder (Sydney), Mr and Mrs S. Reid, Mr and Mrs Eyre, Mr and Mrs E. A. Astley, Mr and Mrs D., and Miss Duncan, Mr W. H. Cooke, and Mr and Mrs David Silk (Auckland), Mrs and Miss Norwood, Mr and Mrs H. D. Bennett, Mr and Mrs A. V. Shorter, and Mr and Mrs C. H. Andrews (Wellington), Mrs A. Effingham and Miss Jean Effingham (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs E. Thoms (Marton) Mrs C. E. Holdsworth (Gisborne), Mrs Tiffen, Mr and Mrs Lee, Mr and Mrs P. Annan, and Miss A. Hird (Napier), Mr and Mrs P. M. Dennehy (Greymouth), Mrs Fred Tattle, Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans, Miss Bay Baffin, Mrs Sidey and Mrs H. A. Ford (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Drummond and Mr Drummond jnr., (Nelson) Mr and Mrs Orchard (Methven), Messrs A. B. and J. Morrison, Mr T. Twigg, Mr J. Peter and Miss J. Howell, (Geraldine), Mr R. L. Wigley and Master Harry Wigley, and Mr A. Kennedy (Timaru), Mr W. H. Paterson and Mr P. Mulligan (Oamaru), Mr C. E. Garden, Mr Ron Watson and Miss Hilda Hazlett, (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs H. H. Grant (Gore), Mr J. Knuggs and Mr N. Nisbet (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs A. E. Burch (Eastbourne), Mr G. Wilson (Dunedin), Radcliffe (Balclutha).

Guests at the Hotel Eichardt, Queenstown, during the week, were: —Miss M. E. M. Cameron (Colwyn Bay, North Wales), Mr and Mrs J. A. Guild (Australia), Mr J. L. Raeburn (Auckland), Mr John Troker (Otautau), Mr F. A. Williams (Dunedin), Mr J. T. Butler and Mr W. Hamilton (Winton), Mr D. Teviotdale (Wellington), Mr M. P. Thomson (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs F. Perrin (Hastings, Hawke’s Bay), Mr Paul Brown (Otautau), Mr- S. Paroons, Mr W. Tantrum, Mr W. G. Philips and Mr E. L. Philips (Levin). Mr R. Geddes (Auckland), Mr W. Henry (Waikato), Mr W. Wilson (Dunedin), Mrs Knight (Otaki), Mrs Rimmer (Levin), Miss .W. H. Barrett and Mr C. Barrett (Christchurch), Mi- and Mrs Leadley (W.E.) (New Brighton), Mr and Mrs J. H. Shaw (New Brighton), Mr A. Mackie and Mr George Mackie (Hawera, Tarnaki), Mr L. Smith, Dr. and Mrs F A. Scammel (Temuka), Miss A. Williams (Lower Hutt), Mr A. K. McLean and Mr F. A. Jackson (Parangahaui,

Hawke’s Bay), Mr and Mrs Will Appelton (Wellington), Mr G. A. Maloney (Sydney), Mr J. Ruarney (Sydney), Mr E. G. Gilbert (Dunedin), Miss M. Mills and Miss N. Crawford (Christchurch), Mrs L. Fenn (Nelson), Mrs T. E. Sanderson (Napier), Mr W. V. Dougal (London, England), Mr C. H. Satter (Wanganui), M. Baudimt, (Wellington), M. C. Walker (Nelson), Mrs W Wilson, Miss E. Robertson, and Miss J. R. Thomson (Wellington), Miss A. S. Johnstone, (Wellington), Mr R. W. Toomath (Petone), Mr and Mrs W. F. Hull (Gore), Mr Gordon Hugham (Caituton), Mr H. J. Patterson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs R. W. Kebbell (Eketahuna), Mr and Mrs H. N. Kebbell,, Mr and Mrs R. N. Nisbet, Mr and Mrs W. M. Kebbell, Mrs L. Gaysford and Mrs L. Graves (Alpedton), Mr and Mrs T. H. Jackson (Auckland), Mr D. Mandeno (Dunedin), Mr P. W. L. Sharpe (Auckland), Mr Arthur Rose (Christchurch), Mr R. Bell, (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Neil, Miss Barbara Neil and Miss Sutherland (Dunedin), Mr A. Spedding (Auckland), Mr W. Hartstonge (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. H. Nicholson (Sumner), Mrs R. Beacon (Auckland), Miss Beacon (R. 8. and Mr Robert Hanson (Auckland), Miss M. Miller (Dunedin), Mr A. Hill (Dunedin), Mr D. Springford (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs L. Brown (England). WEDDINGS. SMITH—BECK. The wedding was solemnised “Balloch - myle,” Wairio, the residence of Mr and Mrs Joseph Beck, of Elizabeth Janet, their only daughter, and Frank James, fourth son of Mr and Mrs C. A. Smith, of Tyne street, Invercargill. Rev. R. C. Boyd, of Nightcaps, permormed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin trimmed with radium lace and pearls. Her veil was hand embroidered, held in place by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of cream roses and fern asparagus, with satin ribbon streamers. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss G. Ayton/ as chief bridesmaid, who wore a dress of apricot georgette and silver lace with wreath of silver leaves on the hair and carried a bouquet of sweet-peas to tone with the dress. Miss Bery Ballagh, as second bridesmaid, wore a dress of lavender georgette and silver lace and also wore a wreath of silver leaves on her hair and bouquet of lavender asters.

The bridegroom was supported by Mr F. Earl, of Lumsden, as best man and Mr E. $. Beck acted as groomsman. After the ceremony Mr J. A. Beck, playing the Highland Wedding March on the bagpipes, led the party and guests to a marquee erected on the lawn where the ■ breakfast was laid; the usual toasts being t honoured. In the evening Mr and Mrs Beck enter- I tained a large number of friends, and dancing was indulged in until the wee sma’ oors o’ the morn. ADAM—HAMILTON. The wedding was solemnised at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, March 17, -of Isabella, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hamilton, Teviot street, and James Jarrett, second son of the late Mr and Mrs David Adam, Green Island. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her j father, wore a frock of ivory figured satin ! and morocain draped to the side and fin- • ished with a spray of orange blossom. Her I veil was arranged with a coronet of orange ■ blossom and she carried a beautiful shower ! bouquet of lily arafum, roses, chrysanthe- ■ mums and maiden hair fern. Miss Jeannie Hamilton attended her sister j as bridesmaid, wearing a simple frock of | flame georgette with black picture hat and • she carried a> shower bouquet of lily aratum, ' roses, chrysanthemums and maiden hair , fern. Mr David Adam attended his brother. ‘ After the ceremony the guests were en- ; tertained by Mr and Mrs Hamilton at the Federal Tea Rooms. Later Mr and Mrs ( Adam left by tht express for Queenstown i where the honeymoon will be spent prior to i settling down in Green Island. The bride : tavelled in a navy blue costume with black and gold hat and grey fox fur, the gift of , the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s present ' to the bridesmaid was a toilet set. JAMIESON—HORNER. The Winton Presbyterian Church was beautiful with white flowers on Wednesday morning on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Edith Gertrude Horner, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. E. Horner, Winton, to Mr Oliver David Jamieson, youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs R. Jamieson, Winton. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of white brocaded crepe-de-chene with tucked georgette front and ornamented with crystal and paste trimmings. A net veil and lavender asters, white roses and carnations tied with white streamers completed the bridal toilette. The attendant maid, Miss Huia Horner, cousin of the bride, was frocked in flame coloured crepe-de-chene finished with pale blue feather trimmings. A white tulle swathe encircled her head and she carried a showed bouquet of white asters and carnations with white streamers. Miss Henie Cowie, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl and looked winsome in white crepe-de-chene. Her little bobbed head was bound with a white tulle swathe and she held a bouquet of white asters, carnations and sweet peas with pale pink streamers. Miss Gilmour presided at the organ, the Rev. H. Hogg officiating and Mr John S. Jamieson (Gore) brother of the bridegroom, filled the role of best man. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs W. Jamieson, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast awaited them. Mrs Horner received the guests in a navy blue coat frock and a small black hat. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a fur choker, to the bridesmaid a silver vase, and to the flower i girl a gold brooch. Mr and Mrs Jamison, 1 who were the recipients of many handsome . presents, left for the north amid showers of I confetti and goodwishes. For travelling the : bride wore a brown rep cloth frock, cinne- ' ‘ mon brown coat and a hat to tone. TRIMBLE—INDER. Much interest was displayed in St. Hilda's ■ Church, Ranfurly, on February 16, when ■ Ruby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J. Inder, was married to James, only son of i Mr and Mrs Trimble, of Kew, Dunedin. | The Rev W. W. Ewart, of Mosgiel, officiated, : ■ and Mrs M'Cowatt presided at the organ. ! The bride who was given away by her ' father, wore a flared frock of ivory georg- ! ette trimmed with pearls, while a silver trail I was suspended from the shoulder and atl tached to the skirt at the back. The veil J of embroidered tulle was arranged from a I coronet of orange blossom. An ivory-cover-I ed prayer book with satin streamers com-. i Dieted her toilette. Misses Nellie Inder and Ella Trimble attended as bridesmaids, wear- ; ing frocks of shell pink and heliotrope georgette respectively, with coronets of petalled georgette and silver tissue, and carrying bouquets of pink and heliotrope sweet peas and carnations. They also wore plain gold armlets, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Hugh Lawless was best man, and Mr Wilson Mawhinney groomsman. On leaving the church, decorated by members of the congregation, the bride and bridegroom were presented with an ivory-covered Bible to mark the occasion of the first marriage in the new church. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother wore a frock of violet crepe de chene with fawn trimmings, and fawn hat to matcE while Mrs Trimble, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black marocain frock with black hat relieved with gold. Shortly after the reception the happy couple left by motor for the north, the bride wearing a navy tailored suit with small hat of silver grey and smart blue fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. FRAMPTON—WESNEY. A pretty wedding took place in St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Leet Street, on Wednes'day morning at 10.15; when Ruby lona, eider daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnie

Wesney, Lowe Street, was married to Mr Robert Frampton of Lindisfarne, the Rev Angus Mcßean officiating. The church was decorated with white and pale pink and blue flowers, forming a dainty setting for the green and blue of the bridesmaid’s frocks.

The bride, given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory broche crepe-de-chene, very simply made, with four godets of silver lace in the skirt, capped at each side with a spray of orange blossom. The tiny sleeves were finished with rings of pearl beads. The circular veil was beautifully embroidered, gathered to her head with orange blossom, and she wore silver shoes, and silver streamers tipped with orange blossom hung from her lovely bopquet or Arum lilies.

The bridesmaids, Thelma, her sister, and Miss Rita Wren, her, cousin, wore delphinium blue and lettuce green, respectively—frocks of fine silk marocain embossed in silver, with godets of georgette of the same colour, made similarly to that of the bride. On their heads were delightful pseudo-hats —wide drooping brims of silver tissue,, the crowns formed by crossing bands of silver metal ribbon, an ostrich feather of the same shade as the frock, entwining each. They carried bouquets of blue and pink flowers, respectively. Her cousin, Betty, little daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Whitaker, Lewis Street, was the dainty flower-girl, in a white voile frock whose yoke was inlet with Valenciennes lace, threaded with baby blue riobon terminating in tiny bows, sleeves and skirt being lightly embroidered in pastel shades of blue, pink, yellow and green silk. On her hair wreathed a spray of silver leaves, and a large silver bow adorned her shepherdess basket of white flowers. Mr Rewi Kingsland was best man, and Mr Robert Hinton groomsman. The breakfast was held at the Federal, where Mrs Wesney received about 80 guests in a frock of cornflower blue georgette, whose split apron terminated in wide bands of silk lace of the same shade, embroidered in silver. Narrow ties from each shoulder were knotted in a long V down the back. She also wore a mole silk velvet helmet, with drooping ostrich plume, and a musquash coat, and carried a posy of blue flowers.

After the breakfast, the young couple left for Timaru on honeymoon, the bride travelling in a smart fawn and green tweed ensemble, with a bottle green felt model hat, silk scarf to match, and brown shoes and stockings.

They will reside in Duke Street. Amongst the large numbers of beautiful presents the young couple received was an eiderdown quilt presented to Miss Wesney by the manager and directors of Lewis’s where she was employed, and,an oxidised silver fruit dish from her fellow employees. Mr Frampton received a case of stainless cutlery from the manager and staff of Briscoe’s and from Sheffield, England, a case of special cutlery. From the St. John’s Choir, of which he Is a member, he received a beautiful cut glass water jug. MARSHALL—BISSET. The matron and nurses of the Southland Hospital formed a most effective Guard of Honour, through which the bridal procession passed on Wednesday afternoon, when Elspeth Jane McDonald Bisset (late submatron of the Southland Hospital), elder daughter of Mrs A. Bisset, of Louisa street. Wellesley, and late of Lome, was married 1 to Mr J. S. Marshall, elder son of Mr and Mrs David Marshall, of Waianiwa. The service was at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s Presby- ! terian Church, Dee street, the Rev. W. W. i French, of Wallacetown, officiating. The ! church was beautifully decorated with pale ! pink and lavender asters and sweet-peas, i the guests’ pews tied with pastel shaded ribbons. j Given away by her uncle, Mr R. H. ‘ Bisset-, of Timaru, the bride was dressed in • cream satin glory, the skirt formed of eight, loose panels, revealing an underskirt of I gathered georgette. Each panel terminated j in a V in which was a tiny circlet of I orange blossom, loops of silver bugle bead? ' hanging from corner to corner of each. A close girdle of silver bugle bead embroidery < formed a low waistline, loops of the beads ! passing from point to point all round, as [on the sleeveless arms. A narrow scarf of I cream marocain formed a flat bow on one ! shoulder, falling back and front, terminat- | ing in silk tassels. Her net veil was beaui tifully scalloped and embroidered, draped i loosely round her head high ruching at the j back forming a Medici effect, the coronet : being formed by rows of silver ribbon and ; a picot edge of orange blossom, with a cluster of this at each side. She wore silver shoes and stockings, and carried a shower bouquet of white and pale pink asters, and blooms of Lily Aratum, with • white ribbon streamers. I Her sister Rena was her bridesmaid, wear- ■ ing a pretty frock of Nilesque georgette I over silk, whose peaked waistline corre--1 sponded to that of the hem, and was formed by a band of silver beaded insertion. The skirt was formed by four shaped aprons, with flared effect, the long bodice being lightly embroidered in pastel silks, tiny j ribbon loops of the same pastel shades j being inlet in the slight sleeves, and de‘juouxiißdaQ aqi jo ‘aaq Apuy veloping into streamers at each side of the waistline. Stockings to match, black brocaded shoes, and a large black tulle picture hat, with pastel shaded posy and streamers, carried out the dainty colour scheme, also to be found in her bouquet of asters, and the streamers. Mr J. S. Cantrell, of Dunedin, was best man. After the service the bridal procession again passed through the Guard of Honour, picturesque in white uniforms and red cloaks, an arch being formed of torch lilies and marguerites, attracting a large crowd of onlookers. The breakfast was held at : the A.C.M. Tea Rooms, where Mrs Bisset : received her guests in a frock of black silk marocain, flares inlet at each side, and ; lightly embroidered in black and white, as ; was the vest of pleated black georgette ; which the long V neck revealed. The long i sleeves fitted tightly, and her hat of black i satin and georgette was wreathed with black i and white, ospreys. She carried a bouquet lof lavender and purple asters and gypsophlia. ! Amongst the guests were—Miss Bisset, of i Timaru; Mrs McCallum, of Temuka; and • Mrs Howatson, of Southbridge; all aunts of ! the bride. The groom’s grandfather, Mr J. ! Scott, of Wyndham, was also present. j Mrs Marshall, the bridegroom’s mother, i w'ore a navy blue costume, black satin hat i and ospreys, and a black marabout. ! In the evening young Mr and Mrs Marshall left by car on honeymoon, the bride ' travelling in a cedarwood ensemble, con- ' sisting of panelled silk frock and heavier i coat, and a small hat of the same shade. ; They will reside in Gala street. WINTON NOTES. j (From 1 Our Correspondent.) _ i Miss May Brown is holidaying in Dunemn. ! Mrs Joyce (Invercargill) stayed at the i Railway Hotel over the week-end. ' The Rev. H. Hogg has returned from . Queenstown. i Miss Rose Horner has returned from • Dunedin. Mrs Blundell, Wanganui, is staying with ; her sister, Mrs J. Rowan. i Mrs F. Cowie has returned from Dunedin. I Miss Elsie Smith, of Skippers, is the guest I of Miss Dorothy Smith of Forty Trees. I Mr and' Mrs D. Tuffery (Invercargill) ! spent the week-end with their daughter, Mrs W. Horsburgh. Mrs Daplyn left for Queenstown on Saturday last. Her daughter, Mrs Nelson, accompanied her as far as Lumsden and spent the week-end there. Mrs D. Wildey and her little son, Graham, were passengers for Dunedin on Tuesday. Mrs G. A. Pearce is in Dunedin. Misses Gladys and Grace Dore (Invercargill) were the guests of Mrs Scobie for the week-end. Mrs O’Callahan, Christchurch, has been on a visit to Mrs G. A. Goodsir.

Mr and Mrs A. F. Allen, Invercargill, ! are staying with Mrs R. €. Balch. Mr A. G. Lea, Invercargill, has been the guest of Mrs J. A. Broom. Mrs T. Walker and two of her children, Betty and Hughie, are visiting Dunedin. Miss Elsie Wilson is on a holiday visit to Dunedin. Mrs A. Clark is staying with her sister, Mrs H. A. Pierce. Mr and Mrs T. Roche, Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs R. M. Martin. Mrs R. McDougall and Mrs H. A. Pierce are off to Dunedin on Monday. Mr and Mrs A. B. Macdougall are visiting Dunerlin. Mrs W. H. King and Mis? Doris King “Riverfall,” Hokonui, have returned from an enjoyable holiday at Benmore. Mr McPhail, inspector of the Bank of New Zealand, is in Winton at present. Mr G. Thompson, the newly appointed teller in the Bank of New Zealand, assumed duties on Tuesday, Mr J. T. Butler has been notified that his tender for the erection of a wharf at Apia, Samoa, has been accepted. He intends leaving for Samoa next week to make the necessary preliminary arrangements in connection therewith. Devotees of bowls and tennis feasted and farewelled Mr and Mrs H. P. Cowie in the School Hall on Friday evening. Cards and dancing were indulged in with much zest, music for the dance being played by Mrs ■de la Perrelle, Miss B. Moore and Miss M. I Deegan. Mr Cowie has been an efficient ■ and obliging officer of the Bank of New ! Zealand and has been closely identified with : the bowling and tennis clubs, acting at | various times in the capacity of secretary to each. Mrs Cowie has been a popula r ! member of the community and an ideal j hostess. A solid leather suitcase from the I former and a silver cigarette case from j the latter were the tangible expressions of | appreciation of his yeoman service*. Mr J. A. Broom, president of the Bowling Club, Dr. Gow, president of the Tennis Club, and Messrs P. de la Perrelle and J. R. Hamilton, M.P., voiced regret at their departure and wished them long life, health and haopiness. Mr Cowie thanked both bodies for the gifts and the good wishes which accompanied them and said he would have ven- pleasant memories of his ; assoc ation with them. Some of those I present were:—Mr and Mrs R. McDougall, | Mr and Mrs H. A. Pierce, Mr and Mrs W. i Moore, Mr and Mrs P. Bradley, Mr and Mrs I J. B. Cowie, Mr and Mrs Stringer, Mr and I Mrs Andrew Baird, Mr and Mrs M. Driscoll, . Mr and Mrs de la Perrelle, Drs. P. and M. i Gow. Mesdames Larnach, -I. Matheson, I Darnhill, C. M. Lindsay; the Misses E. I Sutherland, B. McConachie, R. and W. j Tidde’.l, B Moore. M. Deegan, K. Hamilton, i Hanley; Messrs L. de la Parrelle, Broom, ‘J. D. Cameron, J. R. Hamilton, Satter- | tbwite. A. Cowie, F. Moore, H. Baird and I H. M<*Naugh f . j Before leaving for Clinton, Mr R. O’Brien i was met by his fellow employees' on the local railway staff and made the recipient of a set of military brushes and a shaving outfit. In making the presentation the stationmaster. Mr P. Bradley, expressed best wishes for his future welfare. Messrs Cunningham and J. Ryan voiced the goodwill of porters and carriers. His successor is Mr 11. Martlow, of Invercargill. The following district pupils were among the successful candidates at the examinations in musical knowledge held in December last by the Trintity College, London:—Advanced Intermediate: Florence Watson 77, Rose Driscoll 62 (Convent, Winton); Intermediate: Nellie Crow 90 (Convent, Invercargill). Myrtle Goodall 80 (Convent, Winton). Marjorie Blyth 70 (Mr C. Gray) ; Junior Division: Evelyn Main 92. Margaret Geary 87, Eileen McGrath 80 (Convent, Winton); Preparatory Division: Molly Larnach 99. Nan Stewart 99 (Convent, Winton), Winnie Musselwhite 99 (Miss M. Deegan), Venus Ward 97 (Convent Winton), Dorothv Walker 96 (Miss M. Deegan l. Madeline McGrath 94, William Gearv 91. Robert Heller 83. Ravmond Main 76, William Stewart 73, Brenda Hamilton 72 (Convent, Winton), and Annie Horrell 63 (Miss C. Melvor). The following books have been purchased by the Winton Athenaeum Committee and are now in circulation: —“Adventures In Understanding” (Grav«on), “Tl.ie Love Pack” (Roberts), “The Reluctant Imposter” (Hine). “The House of Rollo” (Poynter), "The Vanishing American” (Grey). “Gabriel Samara” (Oppenheim), “Treading the Wine Press” (Connor), “The Love Complex” (Dixon), “Black Harvest” (Wyllie), “The All Conquering Power” (Hocking), and "The Passer-By” (Dell). On Tuesday evening the business men of the town met Mr H. P. Cowie and presented him with a handsome travelling rug as a mark of appreciation of his services as a bank official. Sir James Parr, Minister of Education, and recently appointed High Commissioner for New Zealand, was entertained by the Mayor and Council at dinner at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday. Sir James was accompanied by his private secretary, Mr Deavoll. and Mr Adam Hamilton, M.P, Messrs Driscoll, Matheson, Broom, Baird, Bradley, J. B. Cowie, Pagey and Stringer have been selected to represent Winton in the bowling match between Invercargill and Dunedin which will be played at Invercargill on Wednesday. At their home, Park street, Winton, on Wednesday, March 17, 1926, Mr and Mrs R. Wilson celebrated their golden wedding surrounded by a large number of children and grandchildren and a few old friends. As Mayor and councillor for lengthy terms Mr Wilson has done his part in guiding the destinies of the town where he has lived for 52 years. As a tradesman and inventor of farm implements he is known far and wide. Mrs Wilson has been a good wife, a good mother, and a good neighbour. In by-gone days both have charmed many an audience with old Scottish songs, and today in spite of advancing years, they are hale and hearty and can still declaim vigorously and melodiously the old songs of their Homeland. After the singing of two hymns, and a prayer by the Rev. H. Hogg the company repaired to the diningroom where all partook of a delicious wedding breakfast. The Rev. H. Hogg proposed the loyal toast of “The King” and then the health of the bride and bridegroom. He congratulated them on attaining their jubilee and wished them many years of health and happiness. Thu bridegroom’s response was reminiscent and humorous. Other toasts honoured were:—lTie Bridesmaid, the Bride’s Peonle, the Bridegrom’s People, the Wedding Guests, the Family and the Chairman. Many congratulatory telegrams were received including one from Mr Wilson’s brother in Calgary. Songs contributed by members of tho musical Wilson family, Messrs R. Wilson, W. Wilson, J. A. Wilson. R. N. Wilson, T. A. Wilson, H, N. Wilson, C. T. Munro, Mesdames A. A. Liddell, J. A. Wilson, W. Wilson and Miss D. Wilson, gave much pleasure to all. The occasion was unioue in that there were present several of those who took part in the ceremony 50 years ago, among them being Mr W. Hamilton, Invercargill, who gave the bride away, and Mrs W. Young, Winton, who was bridesmaid. The bestman, Mr J. L. WiL&o-n, Nightcaps, was unfortunately absent owing to illness in his familv. Those present included: —Mr and Mrs W. Wilson (Inchiel), Mr and Mrs J. A. Wilson, Mr and Mrs T. A. Wilson (Cromwell), Mr and Mrs R. N. Wilson (Riverton), Mr and Mrs H. N. Wilson (Dunedin), Mr ard Mrs A. A. Liddell (Otautau). Mi and Mrs R. M. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs C. T Munro (Mihiwaka), Mr and Mrs R. Crosbic (InvercargT), Mr and Mrs W. Hamiltor (Invercargill). Mr and Mr- W. Taylor (TnvercargilD, Mr and Mrs W. Young. Rev H. and Mrs Hogg, Misses Gilmour (3), D Wilson, Messrs R. Liddell (Otautau) and R. and D. Gilmour. In the evening die home was visited (aftei the fashion of “Ye Olden Times”) by a party of tin-kettlers among whom wa« a number nf old identities, and a very happy two hours were -pent. '’<>.• sic and were ratn’h cr’nyed, but Mr and Mrs WJe-n’ 1 ' o< the duet “’fhe Crookit Bawbee” wa' the item giving the greatest pleasure. Mr J. R. Hamilton, on behalf of the visitors, thanked Mr and Mrs Wilson for the kind way in which they had been received, and also expressed their congratulations and best wishes. Mr Wilson suitably responded.

RIVERTON GOSSIP. I ' (From Our Correspondent.) i Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martin, who have ■ been on a holiday to Dunedin, have re- . turned. Mr. J. C. Thomson left during the week ; on a visit to the north. Mrs. G. Stephenson, of Gore, has been j staying with Mr and Mrs Hill, Havelock ; street. ; Mr. H. Dundas, Invercargill, has been ; visiting friends at the seaside. j Mr E. J. Stevens, Hekeia. is making good recovery from his recent illness. ' Mr A. Lee, of the Railway Department, . i left on Tuesday for the Bluff, where he takes up duty. During his stay here Mr I Lee proved himself an obliging officer and ■ ' all will vzish him the best of luck at h>s i place of abode. The many friends of Mr. Brookes, who • was injured in a motor accident, will be ! pleased to learn that he is making good progress towards recovery at the Wallace Hospital, Miss Robertson, “Struan,” South R*y er ' ton. left during the week for the Exhibition. Miss Galloway has left on a holiday up • North. I ’ Miss N. Fitzgerald, of Oamaru, is on a : : visit to friends. i Miss Hunt has returned after an enjoyable i holiday in the North. ’ M’ss Olive Carter, of Invercargill, is • . relieving at the High School. Mr. and Mr.?. W. Ryan, Dunedin have been spending a holiday in the South, and 1 were looking up old friends and acquaintinces during the week. Four distinguished visitors from Canada, ' Messrs Hubbock, Hardcastle, Steele and Scott, who are on an extended tour of some ; months throughout New Zealand, paid a J i visit to the Pourakino on Tuesday. The party took several pictures of the locality, : and expressed themselves as well pleased ’ : with our picturesque river, and the fine • surrounding country. It is the intention :of the party to visit the West Coast L Sounds, and are only awaiting favourable i i cl’matic conditions. They expect to be away some three or four weeks. ’ ' Mr. Deal, of the Railway Department, ( ; has resumed duty. 3 ! The members of the Tennis Club were ’ ! quite delighted at their representatives de- ! feating Nightcaps on Saturday, for the win s i means the local club will hold the cun for |I a year. This is the first time that the ! coveted trophy has come .to the sea-s’de, ' and from what can be gathered, every effort • will be made so that it remains here. ’ j At the Railway Hotel:—Mr. F. Collier, ■' Invercargill: Mother Machree Coy., Mr. and Miss Mitchell, Centre Island; Mr. J. Salmon. J Dunedin; Mr. Hamel (senior) Dunedin; - Mr. Hamel, (junior), Taranaki; Mr. Mathers, 1 i Cromwell; Mr. Cameron. Dunedin; Kennedy I Company and Mr. F. Sherwood. i ‘ Miss Mclntyre of Christchurch, is on a 3 : visit to friends. 1 ■ Misses A. E. and Dorothy McNaughton r have returned from a holiday in the North, s | Mr. Buchanan, of Queenstown, is visit--1 . ing friends at the seaside. s ; Mr. and Mrs R. S. Johnstone and family - leave shortly for Dunedin. They intend r i to permanently settle there, and their • friends will wish them every success in 5 ' their new abode. Mr. Cambridge, who has been spending ■ : a holiday at the Seaside, left for the North ■ ■ during the week. ? ’ Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnstone have returned • i from Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs R. Hill left on Monday per motor for Dunedin. r His many friends will be pleased to learn 1 that Mr. M. Flynn, who has been an inmate of the local hospital for some time, i? slowly but surely improving. ‘ Mrs and Miss Wilson, of Temuka, are on ' a visit to friends at the Seaside. The members of the Methodist Church s hold harvest thanksgiving service on Sunday 1 and Monday. The choir have been busy of 1 late practising, and some excellent music should be given. ; The hockey club girls are looking forward > to a fancy dress match on 24th inst. when they play the bachelors. n Mrs. W. Pearsey has returned from Dunedin. „ The members of the football club have held their annual meeting, and a successful .’ reason is expected. Mr Dan Ross is presidn , ent this year. •’ Last Friday evening we had a visit from e the Kehoe Dramatic Company, when they c j produced “Mother Macree” to a somewhat i disappointing house. The performance was n : a good one. and deserved better patronage. i Miss Phelan, Dunedin, is on a visit to g- friends. , g i During the past few days we have been ■ treated to quite a plethora of entertain- ! meats of all kinds, not forgetting the usual T ' pictures. The attendances have been anye i thing but satisfactory, and must have been ! discouraging to the performers and the .s ; management. Riverton people as a rule r ! are not lacking in their support to visiting i companies, but as they have on hand a i. i queen carnival which is being most enthusd ; iastically supported by residents, many at it ‘j present are devoting the whole of their i- ; spare time in organising work. Hence d • the meagre attendances. j A party of Canadian tourists have been n ! waiting here for a chance to make for ■s ; the Sounds, and when the weather is g ' favourable they will leave by the Wairuna. n . They are going into a block of wapiti 5. I country by way of George Sound, and will s; be away some weeks. While there they e j intend carrying out some prospecting and d i will take some pictures of the locality, r j The p-rty are all experienced travellers, d j and have hunted big game in different i parts of the world. Their trip through n • New Zealand has been an enjoyable one, n j and they speak highly of what they have ’■ j seen in our province. Distinguished travele > lers will do more in advertising our famed land than all the pamphlet propaganda im- ! aginable. 0 I At the Great Western Hotel:—Mr. Bell, ■ Dunedin; Mr Knox. Dunedin; Mr Lynch, n j Wellington; Mr. J. Crawford, Dunedin: Mr. £ i Maxwell, Wellington; Mr. Duncan, Ohai; > Mr. Shepherd, Wellington; the Kehoe Dran i matic Company; Mr. Parkinson, Wellington; , € ; Messrs Corson, and Cook, Invercargill; Mr. J Orr, Glenham; Mr. Cantrell, Dunedin; Mr. and Mrs Woolam, Invercargill; Mr Conradij ; Dunedin; Mr. Sutcliffe, Dunedin; Messrs , r T. R. Hubbock, H. Hardcastle, Duncan , Steele, W. Scott, Canada. ” | It was generally reported that Mr. C. de 1S i Clifford had sold out his well-known hostelry r r j business, and that he had his wife and family v j ivere leaving the town. The house was on n ; the market certainly, but no business rei suited. The members of the different f 1 sporting bodies will welcome this, for Mrs ! de Clifford has been a most active worker. s ‘ and has always given her best to assist in ie any movement connected with the different . e clubs, and the town generally. n The members of the Salvation Army have been holding meetings during the past few days in a large marquee erected on the old » mill site, Palmerston street. Ths weather t- has been somewhat windy of late, but 7- neverthless those in charge of arrangements is were not to be discouraged, and the huge id canvas tent stood all the tests expected. J. The meetings are being conducted by captain 1- Taylor (Invercargill) assisted by local and r- district officers. ), Mr. John Cassels, of Christchurch, who Ir has been on a visit to his parents, left on r. Tuesday for the city of the Plains. ie Mr. and Mrs E. Griffiths, of the Postal •n Department, who have been holidaying on i- the West Coast and Dunedin, are expected v. home next week. )- Mr. and Miss Lawson, of Christchurch, are id on a visit to friends in the district. a- Miss Helm, who has been on a visit to sr Dunedin, has returned. Mr. and Mrs Leslie Jenkins, of Gap Road, is Winton, are visiting Mr and Mrs E. Black’, •Y The Kaik. Mr and Mrs Brice have returned from Dunedin. A dance in and of the green and white lO princess’ funds was held in More’s Hall on rg Tuesday evening, when there was a good j attendance, the country districts being strongly represented, the green and white u predominating. The floor was in excellent order for dancing, and the pretty dresses

worn by the ladies made a picturesque scene. The music was supplied by the following: Misses Robertsoft, Trotter, McKay and Joyce (piano), Mr. Cockburn (violin). Amongst those present were: Mesdames Roy, Cloughley, Misses Trotter (2), Sim, Melvor, Ferguson, Bulman, Gordon, Butler, Winton, Boldero, McKay (3), Roy, McNaughton, Guest, (Bell), Joyce, Kelly (2), Branks, Shaw, Melvor, Trail (2), Hopwood (2), Harcourt, Thomson, Patterson and Burke. Messrs Cloughley, Taylor, Barron, McDonald, Joyce, Little, Beer, I Cloughley, Fleck (3), Pearce, Urquhart, Hillis, Thomson Stewart, Cockburn, Galt, Buchanan, Cassels, Youngman, Hopwood, Norman (2), Baird, Ireland, Curry, Cowan (Otautau) Thomson, Duncan (Nightcaps), Bickley and Logan (Waianiwa), Edwards, and McKay (Gummies Bush). As a result of the dance the funds should be considerably augmented. Miss Cairns, who has been on a visit to Dunedin, has returned.

Miss Scobie after an enjoyable holiday in the North, returned during the week. Messrs C. J. Butler, R. Bailey, F. Bailey, R. Frew, J. McKenzie leave this morning per motor car, for the Exhibition. Many of the older identities will be sorry to hear of the death of Mrs T. Dyke, which took place at Dunedin on Tuesday. The deceased and her husband were well-known here to old timers. The late Mrs Dyke is the mother of Mr. Tom Dyke, Thornbury. OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs A. A. Liddell and Mr R. Liddell visited Winton on Wednesday for the purpose of taking part in the celebration of the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs R. Wilson. Mrs Mirrielees, Orepuki, was the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Matheson last week-end. Misses T. and B. Scatter, Kirkpatrick and Lock, Messrs Booth, Bums, Papps and Ottrey journeyed to Tuatapere on Saturday 1 last for the purpose of participating in the Association tennis match. Mr and Mrs T. Harrison, senr., Mr and Mrs T. J. Harrison, junr. (Port Chalmers), who were on a motor tour of Central Otago and Southland, were the guests of Mr and Mrs H. Booth last week. Mrs S. Macdonald, Drummond, spent a few days with Mrs J. M. Lindsay. Mr and Mrs J. Lloyd have returned from a pleasant holiday at Stewart Island. Mr H. Laing left last week for a holiday in Dunedin. Miss Helen Renowden (a pupil of Mrs T. H. Cuppies) and Miss Annie Mathesop (Convent, Wreys Bush) were successful in passing their musical examinations held in in Invercargill in December by the Trinity College of Music, London. Mr Robert Liddell, who has been on the staff of the local branch of the National Bank of New Zealand for the past five years, has received notice of his transfer to Dunedin, and left on Thursday to take up his new duties. Mr and Mrs S. J. Collie, Dipton, were the guests of Mr and Mrs H. D. Collie, Bayswater, during the week. Mr Sangstcr, of the local post office staff, has been transferred to Dunedin, while Mr Colin Brooker goes to Waimahaka, both gaining promotion thereby. Miss J. M. Mathieson, Aparima, was in Winton on Wednesday for the HomerJamieson wedding. Mr and Mrs A. Mirrielees, Miss Elsie Mirrilees, and Mr M. Bluck (all of Tauranga), paid a flying visit to Otautau on Tuesday, prior to their return. The trip was done by motor, and it Is the intention of the party to go through Central Otago, visiting Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri on the way, taking in the West Coast, and reaching Picton by the end of the month. Mr Mirrielees was a former resident of Otautau.

Bro. A. A. Liddell, P.G., represented the Loyal Otautau Lodge at the annual meeting of the 1.0.0. F., M.U. in Invercargill last week. His many friends will be pleased to learn that Mr R. S. Harrington (who left with Mr R. B. Collett last week on a motor trip to Dunedin, Geraldine and Christchurch) ran second in the Sheffield at Christchurch, out of a field of 28 competitors. Mr and Mrs G. Sinclair left on Wednesday morning for Christchurch for the purpose of being present at the JonesBurgoyne wedding on March 24. Mr Raines, of Invercargill, is acting as relieving chemist during Mr Sinclair’s absence. Mr Naismith, of the local post office staff, left on his annual holidays this morning. Mr Frank Guise has been appointed to fill the position in the National Bank of New Zealand, rendered vacant by the transfer of Mr R. Liddell.

Two very interesting contests were witnessed on the local tennis courts on Wednesday. Dr Gillies challenged Miss B. Scatter for her position on the Western District ladder, the latter succeeding in retaining it by 9-5. Burn# was not so fortunate with Higgins, who defeated him 6-3, 6-4. A fair attendance of tennis enthusiasts was pi'csent, among whom were noticed Mr and Mrs Booth, Mr and Mrs Higgins (Tuatapere), Mrs Collett, Messrs R. R. Walker. G. McAnergney, E. Melvor, McKinnon, Campbell and Dr Reekie, M : sses Don nan, Scatter (2), Lock, Burns and Kirkpatrick. To celebrate St Patrik’s Day a very enjoyable dance was held in the town hall under the auspices of the Church of the Sacred Heart. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from all parts of the district, Jellyman’s orchestra supplied good music, extras being played by Miss Brick. Mr W. Burnett" officiated as M.C., and a splendid supper was handed round. Following were noticed amongst those present: Mr and Mrs Lardner, Mr and Mrs W. Fraser, Mesdames E. Matheson, G. Robinson and Hishon (Ringway Ridge.;)’ Misses Bulman (Fairfax), Laidlaw’ Walker, Dooley (Fairfax), J. Ritchie (Invercargill), Smith (2), Cairns (Scotts Cap), Trail (Riverton), Downey, Renowden, Hope (2), James (2, Aparima), Smith (Waikouro), Burke, O’Brien, Ireland, Flanagan (Tuatapere), Brick (Orawia), Ledingham, Valli (Wairio), Powell, McAra, Connell, Newton and e’. Matheson, Messi-s G. Fraser, V/. Burnett Smith, Connell, Sheedy, Matheson, Ferguson (Te Wae Wae), Flanagan (Tuatapere), Findlay (Orawia), Naismith, J. De very (Orawia), Melvor, J. Pulley, Angus, Walker (2), James (Aparima), Currie, Raines (Invercargill), J. Spratt (Drummond), Mitchell, Norman, Allison (Drummond), Smith (Waikouro), Ireland,. Norton, Brick (Orawia), Storrie (Riverton), Bulman (Fairfax), Humphries, Sangster, Flynn (Waikouro), and McNay (Fairfax). GORE CHAT. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs F. Young have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Robert?‘have returned from a holiday spent at Christchurch. Mr and Mrs’G. 0. Hamilton are spending a week at Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Cowan, who have been on a visit to Christchurch and Ashburton, have returned home. Mr and Mrs H. Wallis and family have returned from a holiday spent at Riverton. Mr and Mrs E. A. Pigeon are on a visit to Timaru and Christchurch. Miss Ada Hamilton has returned from a holiday spent at Dunedin. Mr and Mrs A. H. Aitken, Hyde street, have returned from an enjoyable holiday spent at Dunedin. Dr. W. Robertson, of Tapanui, is at present on annual holiday at Warrington and is being relieved by Dr. McCarthy. Mr and Mrs E. D. Watts, of Oamaru and formerly of Gore, spent the week-end with Mrs D. A. Dunn, Crcmbie street. Mr Noel H. Barrett, who has been on the staff of the Mat aura Post Office for the past six years, has received intimation of his promotion to a position in the Dunedin exchange. Mrs Cruickshank and Mrs J. Nicol, Canning street, are spending a holiday at Dunedin. The Exhibition is still drawing quite a

number of visitors from these parts and another excursion will take place on Wednesday next. Mrs W. Hammond gave an enjoyable bridge party at her residence, Eccles street, on Monday afternoon. Those playing were Mesdames W. Kirk, E. R. Bowler, F. Wallis, senr., J. A. Edwards, T. L. Piller, H. C. Mac Gibbon, R L Grant and F. Walks, jur. Mr and Mrs H. F. Grant have returned from a holiday spent at Queenstown. , The annual Gore, municipal picnic was held at Whisky Creek, Croydon, on Friday last when the members of the Borough Council and their lady friends were the guests of the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs D. L. Poppelwell). At the commencement of the day the weather was fine but after luncheon heavy rain set in and the afternoon’s pleasure was somewhat marred. Afternoon tea was partaken of at 3 o’cbcK and the party returned to Gore early in the evening. Wedding bells are ringing at Waikaka the occasion being the wedding of two popular young people, Mr E. Black, son of the late Mr William Black and Mis? Mary Rankin daughter of Mr Hugh Rankin, of Waikaka. The bride-elect was visited by between 50 and 60 friends last Wednesday week, who entertained her to a kitchen evening, when a happy time was spent in games and music. Alter supper M-ss N. Kelly on behalf of those present presented the guest of the evening with a host of parcels containing numerous valuable gifts. Mr R. Rankin and Mr E. Black replied on behalf of the bride-elect, thanking all for their kindness and beautiful gifts. Mrs Dripps and Mrs T. MacDonald also spoke appreciatively of Miss Rankin. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close with the singing of “For They are Jolly Good Fellows” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The bride-elect was also entertained by the choir of the Presbyterian Church at the manse one night during the same week and was presented with tangible tokens of love and appreciation. Both the bride and bridegroom have been members of the choir for years and will be sadly missed. Their new home will be at Balfour.

LUMSDEN NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs Earl, Miss M. Sutherland (Lowther), Mr and Mrs W. Little, Mr and Mrs Arthur Patterson, MFr K. MceKnzie are at present visiting the Exhibition. Mrs Daplyn (Winton) passed through LuJisden on her way to Queenstown and spent the day with Mr A. McAlister. Mr E. McDonald has returned from Dunedin. Mr J. Ledingham, of the local post office staff, has been transferred to a similar position at Stewart Island. Her many friends will be pleased to hear that Mrs G. Dorricot (Eyre Creek), who has been in hot-pit al for some weeks, returned home on Saturday. Mr and Mrs J. S. Nelson (Winton) spent the week-end in Lumsden and were the guests of Mr and Mrs A. McAlister. Miss Ivy Hayward and Miss Mildred Lee spent last week-end in Invercargill. Mrs Adair has returned from Dunedin. Mr J. Smith (Mosgiel), who comes to Lumsden annually on a fishing expedition, is at present in the town and is staying at the Royal Mail Hotel. Mrs R. F. Hayles (Waipahi) is staying with Mrs G. F. Johnson. Mrs James Earl and Miss M. Sutherland, of “Cromel,” Lowther, have left on a visit to the Exhibition. Mr and Mrs A. McDonald (Plains Station), Mr J. Hazlett, and Miss Hazlett (Invercargill) who are at present staying at Centre Hill Station were visitors to the town on Saturday. Mr P. Mulligan who some years ago was Wright, Stephenson’s representative in Lumsden was a passenger by the express to Queenstown on Saturday. He is now in business on his own account in Oamaru. Mrs Walsh and Miss Walsh (Milton), are the guests of Mrs J. Crosbie at the Railway Hotel. Mr Joe Johnson (Invercargill) spent St. Patricks day visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs G. Johnson. Messrs. W. Crosbie, J. McAlister, J. Crosbie, J. Crawford, and O. Hughes motored to Wyndham on Wednesday to attend the Wyndham trots. Rev. D. K. Fisher motored to Five Rivers on Sunday to the opening ceremony of the new Five Rivers Church in the afternoon and afterwards journeyed to Athol to conduct service there in the evening. Rev. G. L. Lawrence and Mrs Lawrence are spending a few days with Mr G. G. Alley (Stonybrook), Castlerock. It has been decided to build a pavilion on the recreation ground. Mr Joseph Crawford’s pr.ee tor the work was accepted by the committee Mr C. S. Stevens (Gorge Station) has been visiting his brother, Mr Sydney Stevens of Lintley. Mr Frank Belesky met with an accident while working on the engine between Lumsden and Winton. One of the steam pipes burst and Mr Belesky received a somewhat severe scalding. He is now able to go about but will be unable to resume his duties for a few days. Mr George Aitcheson who has been away for some weeks visiting his parents in North Otago has returned to Lumsden and is staying at the Royal Mail hotel. Over three hundred peopls took advantage of the excursion to Dunedin on Saturday. It was an enjoyable days outing for those who participated, the weather being favourable. There is talk of another trip being arranged later but at time of writing there is nothing definitely arranged. Miss L. Johnson .s at pix.s-.ut in the Gore Hospital. Her friends will be pleased to learn that she is making good progress towards recovery.

One of the oldest identities of the Castlerock district in the person of Mrs Alexandrina McKay passed away last week. She was of a retiring disposition but her many acts of kindness will be missed by many in the district. Her husband predeceased her some twenty years ago, and the late Mrs McKay has lived at her farm (Marathon Park) ever since.

St. Patricks dav was not allowed to pass unnoticed in Lumsden as a dance was conducted in the evening under the auspices of the Roman Catholic bazaar committee. There was a large number present and an enjoyable evening was spent by young and old. The arrangements were in the hands of Mrs Alexander Drummond who-was ably assisted by a willing band of helpers. Music was supplied by the Lumsden Brass Band, and Misses Walsh, Small, and Jack, and Messrs. Tomlin, Logie and Sarginson. A dainty supper was supplied by the ladies. During the evening Mr Wilfred Scott gave a musical item which was much appreciated. A door prize competition was conducted. The lucky winner however handed the same back to the committee. It was sold, and re-sold, finally going to Mrs F. Crosbie, of Mossburn. Mr S. S. Rodgers acted as M.C. Those present included Mesdames Crosbie and Thomas (Mossburn), Lynch (Balfour), Small (Dipton), Jack, Ogilvy, Crosbie, Sinclair, McDonald, Clark, Keith; Misses McKay, Crosbie (2), Murphy, Earl (Mossburr.), Drummond (Five Rivers), Stewart (Dipton), Tither, McDougall, Adair (2), Henderson, Mills, Belsham, Hayward, Lee, Marshall, Heath, Keown, Brothcrston, Clark, Lush, Wellmann, Allen, Rogers (2), Jack, McAlister (2), Kirkpatrick (2), Walsh. Messrs Campbell, Kerr, Christie, Thomas, (Mossburn), Lynch (Balfour), Kelly, Robinson (Dipton), Smith, Muir, Drummond (2), Earl (Five Rivers), McDonald, McGregor, Atcheson, Ogilvy (2), Marshall, Humphries, Clark, Allen, Johnson, Gilkison, Tomlin (2), Earl, O’Neil, McKenzie (2), Small, Brotherston, Logie, McEachen, Patterson, Thompson, Northcote, Grant, Scott, Hoffmann, Smith (2), Burrows, Twemlow, Clark (2), Kenward, Keith, Crawford, Jones, and Sarginson (2).