SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20002, 16 October 1926, Page 20 (Supplement)

SOCIAL ROUND

“Drindella.”)

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By

Mrs Mervyn Mitchel left for Dunedin on Thursday. Miss Alderson, of Christchurch, is staying at the Club. Mrs R. H. J. Camm left for Christchurch on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stone, Dunedin, stayed at the Grand during the week. Miss Cathie Brokenshire left for a holiday in Auckland on Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs McGregor, Mt. Linton, spent a night at the Grand during the week. Mr and Mrs Sise, who have been guests at the Club, returned to Dunedin on Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs A. Owen-Johnston left on Tuesday for Dunedin to attend the Rotary dinner. Miss Mabelle Esquilant (Mrs J. Stewart Dallas) who has been staying at the Grand, left for Dunedin on Friday afternoon. Miss Rose Macdonald left on Thursday morning for the Malay States, where she will visit her sisters, Mrs Gordon Macdonald and Mrs Hugh Webb. Mrs J. McDonald, Anderson’s Bay, who has been spending a holiday with her mother Mrs 0. W. H. Strettell, left for Dunedin on Wednesday. Mesdames Handyside, T. F. Macdonald, C. F. A. Jones, Hall-Jones, Pottinger and Miss Pilcher, left for Dunedin on Wednesday to take part in the golf tournament there. Several cars left Invercargill for Bluff on Friday evening, when Mrs Nicol entertained the young people at a delightful dance, while the older members of the party were entertained at bridge by Mrs Hamilton. Last Saturday evening the members of the -Cabaret Circle of the Women’s Club, held the last of their weekly dances. Those present included Mr and Mrs A. G. Butchers, Mr and Mrs G. Broughton, Mr and Mrs H. B. Farnall, Mr and Mrs C. de R. Andrews, Mr and Mrs L. B. Hutton, Mrs Herbert Macdonald, Misses R. Scandrett, J. Rodger, P. Wilson, Lawrence (2), V. Bews, M. Todd, J. Rankin, P. McQueen, M. Ott, Waddington, M. Cochrane, B. McGregor (Mt. Linton), 0. Rein, H. Brookesmith, Messrs Dundas, Dick, Stewart, Ott, Trevithick,Mahoney, Oughton, Hinton, Smith (2), W. Bews, J. Strettell, J. Strang, J. McEwan, Milne, Reed, Lipscombe, Cochrane, Ruck, D. McKay, H. Macdonald.

Mrs A. M. Macdonald was hostess at a delightful party given at her home on Friday, October 15, in aid of the Christmas boxes for the Zenana mission. Afternoon tea was served, and the rest of the time was taken up with various competitions. There were more than sixty guests, and as a result the sum of £l4 has been added to the funds of the committee. Some of those present were Mesdames N. McD. Weir, J. J. W. Pollard, Brookesmith, Brodie, A. E. Smith, C. C. Jennings, W. Todd, R. N. Todd, H. Gibson, Burns, Watson, McCrostie, T. D. Pearce, Cruickshank, Hugh Macdonald, Chewings, Stanley Brown, J. L. Robinson, A. Stewart and Bird, Sister Janet and Misses Domigan, Murdoch, Hardie, Birss, L. Henderson, H. Macdonald, and N. Stewart.

On Wednesday, October 13, the members of the Waihopai Croquet Club held their opening day. The Hon. A. F. Hawke in a short speech congratulated the members on the success of their club. He then declared the lawns open, Mrs Hawke playing the first ball. Mr G. Stevens, on behalf of the Waihopai Bowling Club, presented the club with a silver cup. The president in accepting the trophy thanked Mr Stevens for the gift. The club already possesses a championship cup which was last year presented by Mr F. Bray. Various competitions were held during the afternoon, the prizes, given by Mrs T. A. Nicholson, being won by Mrs Farrant, Mrs W. Tait, Mrs F. Hall, Mrs D. Leitch and Mrs A. Strang. All the Invercargill clubs were well represented, while apologies were received from Mrs T. M. Macdonald (Invercargill) and from the Riverton Club.

On Thursday evening Mr Alex Sutherland gave a small dance in his class rooms in the Temple Chambers for his High School pupils. Dancing continued until after 10, when a supper party was held at the Haeremai. At the conclusion of supper Mr Alex Smillie thanked Mr Sutherland for his kindness. Three cheers were then given for the host and the chaperones Mesdames A. Sutherland and R. B. Wills (Dunedin). The boys then brought the happy gathering to an end with their M-.ori haka. There were present Misses C. Miller, J. Bissett, L. Cournane, E. Cooke, N. Wallace, G. Cameron E. Scandrett, H. Denton, I. Smillie, D. Horman, I. Provan, V. Grindlay, M. Flaus, S. Poole, L. Smith, J. Reid, M. Mcllyrick, P. Ross, Messrs A. Provan, J. Pollock, W. Attley, R. Littlejohn, .A. Anderson, F. Horman, A. Smillie, J. Cooke, R. Featherstone, J. McGrath, W. Blakie, G. Taylor, R. Gardiner, 0. Gardiner. On Saturday, October 9, the committee of the Southland Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association brought the winter season to a close with a very successful Cinderella Dance held in Smith’s Hall. An orchestra under the direction of Mr. Wills, supplied excellent music. Among those dancing I noticed: Misses M. Manson, A. Featherstone, D. Greig, V. Roscow, Price, H. Brookesmith, S. McPherson, E. Stevenson. M. Raines, P. Jenkins, M. Cardno, I. Smillie, Richardson (2), J.jiNicholson, T. Wesney, Leek (2), E. Langford, E. Wills, P. Stenhouse, Calder, I. Mitchell, E. Fraser, D. Brokenshire, V. McFarlane, Mills, M. Roy, M. Stout, E. Taylor, Brown (2). Messrs Richardson, Ferguson (2), Firth, Shearer, D. McDonald, Deacon, McKay, Rout, G. Thomson, Burnett, R. Page, McPherson, Todd, Vickery, D. Blue, King, Asher, Keenlyside (Dunedin), Gray, Rillstone, Vernort, N. Nisbet, W. Wills, A. McCallum, Douglas Blue, W. McDonald, Smillie, Kilby, A. Grenfell, E. Simpson, I. Manson, Haines, B. Geddes. C. Caddie, B. Tilley, Bissett, McKenzie, McLeod, Falconer, and Johnson.

A pleasant dance took place in the United Friendly Societies’ Hall on Thursday, October 7, the occasion being the twenty-first birthday of Miss Nessie Young, Georgetown, about 100 guests being present. During the evening Miss D. Forrester gave several dance items while the Misses Sadlier (Woodlands) recited. The pianist, Mi G. Donald, also sang. Mr F. Sharp made an efficient M.C. Besides the hostess (Mr§ T. Sadlier, Oamaru) and Miss Young, those present included: Mr and Mrs J. G. Wilson, Mr ;.nd I.lrs D. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Nicol, Mr and Mrs Forrester, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr J. Sadlier, Mrs W. Sadlier, Mrs J. Wallace (Oamaru), Mrs McNaughton, Mrs

Trail, Mr. and Mrs Brown, Nurse Wallace (Oamaru). Misses M. Young, A. E. Laidlaw (Gore), M. McNaughton (Makarewa), M. Sadlier, B. Sadlier, A. Sadlier, R. Clark, M. Clark (Woodlands), E. Young (Wallacetown), K. Wood, M. Robinson, D. Shaw, E. Trail, D. Paisley, M. McLeod, C. Martin, D. Wildy, R. Murray, J. Oyto, I. Dore, L. Brown, O. Dyne, M. Sommerville, A. SomJ merville. Messrs Young (3), D. Robin- , son, A. Stewart, F. Sharp, J. Graham, James ■ Graham, J. Sadlier, E. Clark, F. Clark (Woodlands), M. Shaw, J. Shaw, E. Officer, I. McKay, L. Dpncan, H. Sommerville, L. Young (Wallacetown), C. Barrell, W. B. McCann, H. Henderson, G. Brown, A. Wilson, A. McLeod, J. Blacklor (Lorne), B. McDonald (Lorne), E. Perkins, etc.

Miss Kitty Hazlett is"*visiting her brother at Centre Hill station.

Mrs John Macdonald, Avenal, left for Queenstown during the week. Mrs Neale, of Christchurch, accompanied by her mother, Mrs Miles, left for her home during the week. Mrs H. G. Brass left for Wellington with her son Dr. Brass, who left for Sydney by the Marama on Friday. Mrs John Stronach (Dunedin) who has been staying in Invercargill for some time past, accompanied by her sister, Miss Spicer (Auckland) and by Miss Brodrick, Apsley House, left for Queenstown on a few week’s holiday on Wednesday. At a meeting of the Basket Ball executive on Friday night, Mrs Mclnnes was presented with an inscribed silver serviette ring for her baby daughter. Mrs Mclnnes has conveyed her appreciation to the basket ball girls and the executive.

The engagement is announced of Dr Gladys Macalister, only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Macalister, of Invercargill, and Dr Walton Bremner, London, an ex-student of the Otago University. Dr Macalister, who also graduated at the Otago University, is an ex-pupil of the Southland Girls’ High School, and has been studying in London for some time, accompanied by her parents. The wedding will take place in London about Christmas time.

On Monday evening at the Women’s Club, Mr and Mrs H. O. Haggitt gave a delightful bridge party in honour of Miss Rose Macdonald, Napier, who is shortly leaving for India. The prizes were won by Mrs Loughnan, Mrs R. D. Macdonald and Miss Lester. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Hugh Macdonald, R. D. Macdonald (Balclutha), Dr. and Mrs. Ritchie Crawford, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Macdonald, the Rev. J. A. and Mrs Lush, Mr and Mrs. G. Cruickshank, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. J. Macleod, Mesdames F. J. Loughnan, W. Handyside, J. T. Prain, J. L. Bush, F. D. Morrah, R. J. Gilmour, C. C. Jennings, J. L. McG. Watson, C. H. Gordon (Riverton), C. F. Hackworth, R. N. Todd, F. A. D. Barclay, A. M. Macdonald, the Misses W. Tucker, Lester (2), Guthrie and FynesClinton.

During the week I have received the October number of those two excellent Australian monthlies, “Everyladys’ ” and “Life,” The free patterns of the former are the first to strike the eye, of course, and this month’s smart jumper suit, and dainty tennis frock of voile, and also child’s overall, are exceedingly encouraging to beginners to try their hand at dress-making. Perhaps the article of greatest interest in the magazine is that centering round a talk with the exquisite Thurza Rogers, “The Girl from Maoriland” who gives some interesting information about Pavlova, with whose company she proved so attractive in this, her home country, a few months ago. The other features also help to uphold the high reputation “Everyladys’ ” has earned for itself. “Life’s” features include stories and articles from such assured sources as Rosita Forbes, Basil Queed, Booth Tarkington, H. Iton Cleaver, Charles Nuttall, Dale Collins, Frank L. Packard, Edgar Wallace, Rex Beach, and J. W. Bennett.

The staff of the Southland Electric Power Board held the last of their popular dances for the season on Tuesday evening in Smith’s Hall, with Rigby’s jazz band in attendance. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs C. Watts, Mr and Mrs E. S. Wood, Mr and Mrs W. Bourke. Mr and Mrs A. Butt, Mr and Mrs T. W. Dwyer, Mr and Mrs S. C. Gillies, Mr and Mrs J. E. Howard, Mr and Mrs A. Peterson, Misses Aitken (2), Brookesmith (2), Bevin, Burgess, Brown (3), Bath (2), D. Brokenshire, Calder, Cardno, P. Gardiner, Gregory, Hazelmore, Hunter, Kidd, Langford, Lynch, Mahoney, Moore, Milbum, Mooney (2), McFadyen, Nicholson, Poole, Russell, Sparks (2), P. Thomson, Wills (2), Waymouth, Messrs Anderson, Brown, Barker, Creeser, Cassels, Cruickshanks, Clapp, de Joux, Dun, Ereckson E. Fogarty, A. Ferguson, D. Greig, Gardiner, Hughes, Hutton, Hammonds, Hazelmore, E. J. Jones, Kerse, Mayhew, McMillan, Miller, Mahoney, Meffin, Manson, Moore, Maxwell, J. McKinnon, Nicholson, Nisbet, G. Paterson, Poole, Raines, Sparks, Tait, Tnomson, Thomas, Vernon, Vowel, Wills, Ward.

On Monday evening Mr Alex Sutherland, held the last of his dances which have been so popular during the season. The floor of the Y.M.C.A. Hall was in good condition, while the orchestra under the direction of Messrs. Rigby and Harvey supplied excellent music. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. Fraser, Mr and Mrs T. J. Anthony, Mr and Mrs P. Challis, Mr and Mrs F. W. Pope, Mr and Mrs D. Canty, Mr and Mrs J. McNatty, Mr and Mrs P. Hall, Mr and Mrs W. A. Hunter, Mr and Mrs F. Hazlett, Mr and Mrs W. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs J. E. Pay, Mr and Mrs W. Fisher, Mr and Mrs T. Boyd, Mr and Mrs S. Lindsay, Mesdames Hodson, M. McKenzie, R. Flaus, Petty, R. Adams, J. McCullough, C. Rillstone, Misses M. Cavanagh, D. Alcock, M. Fitzgerald, C. Brewer, B. Alcock, C. Wildermoth, T. Buchannan, S. Stroud, I. Smillie, K. Prendergast, R. Stiven, Jarvis, Denton, Diack (2), D. Hill, A. Neilson, D. Gorham, M. Lantsbury, M. Summers, Sutherland (2), Cullen (2), P. Cunliffe, M. Hislop, M. Flaus, I. Smith, L. Weir, G. Rogers, A. Townsend, G. Stevens, N. McNatty, Mooney (2), M. Siddal, S. I. Aitken, Nurse Johnston, Messrs. T. Butterworth, L. Simpson, J. Watson, W. Boyd, S. Steven, P. Gilfedder, W. Buchan, A. Jamieson, A. Smith, A. Edwards, 'S. Cavanagh, G: Campbell, E. Ashby, R. Thompson, J. Woods, H. Cunningham, E. Rillstone, W. Adamson, D. Jones, J. Orr, J. McNaughton, A. Ham, A. McLean, M. McKay, C. Small, C. S. Rammage, B. Rodger, A. Johnston, Sherriffs (2), B. Scandrett, J. Hazledine, A. W. Duncan, H. Cullen, R. Fraser, Corson (2), W. Freeman, H. Pay, W. Sharfe, L. Rask, W. S. McDonald, J. Fairweather, R. Stroud, J. McDonald, Uhwin, C. Edwards. WEDDINGS. HEATHCOTE—MITCHELL A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Leet street, on October 13, the Rev. A. Mcßean officiating. The contracting parties were Ethel Mitchell and James Heathcote, of Invercargill. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, wore a frock of cream satin marocain and hand-embroidered veil arranged with orange blossoms. The bride was attended by Miss May Breayley wearing a frock of pink crepe-de-chene and georgette, and Miss Roa Breayley as flower-girl in a frock of cream crepe-de-chene and lace. All carried bouquets of spring flowers and streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. Holland as best man. After_ the ceremony the party adjourned to the Federal, where a dainty breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. The young couple left for the north by the express. The bride travelled in a navy costume with hat, shoes and stockings to tone. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many beautiful presents. CHECKETTS—LONGLEY. The wedding was solemnised at St. John’s Church on Wednesday October 13 of Clarice Irene, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Longley, Dalrymple Road, and Frederick William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs William Checketts, Georgetown. The bride wore a frock of cream satin beaute with silver lace tinted with cyclamen, a coronet veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet

The chief bridesmaid Miss Ivy Paulin, of Birchwood, cousin of the bride, wore a frock of sea gr£en embossed crepe-de-chine, with white hat and silver shoes and stockings. She carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. The other bridesmaid, Miss Ethel Checketts, sister of the bridegroom, wore a frock of pale pink crepe-de-chine trimmed with gold beads, and a black crinoline hat relieved with pink roses and streamers. She carried a pink bouquet. Mr. Frank Checketts was best man, while Mr. Ronald Longley acted as groomsman. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a Fitch choker, and to the bridesmaids, a string of pearls and a signet ring. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. The young couple left by express for the north, the bride’s travelling costume being an ensemble suit of old rose with hat to match. WEIR—EADES. A wedding of much local interest was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Edendale South, on Wednesday, September 22, when James, sixth son of the late Mr and Mrs Cochrane Weir, of Otago Peninsula anil Menzies Ferry, and Norma Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr T. R. Eades and the late Mrs Eades, of “The Plantation,” Edendale South, were married. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride. The Rev. R. D. Mac Ewan officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr John Eades, junr., wore a frock of cream crepe-de-chene trimmed with silver lace and pearls. Her veil was of silk net arranged in coronet style with the usual orange blossoms and pearls. She wore silver brocaded shoes and silk stockings. She was attended by Miss Ivy Marshall (Edendale South), wearing a frock of shell pink georgette with primrose mob cap and veil trimmed with a wreath of flowers to match. She wore gold brocaded shoes and stockings. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried bouquets of spring flowers looped with ribbon streamers to tone with their frocks.

Miss Brenda Marshall (Invercargill) cousin of the bride made a pretty little flower-girl, being dressed in heliotrope crepe-de-chene and silver lace and carrying a basket of flowers. Mr. Colin Weir, brother of the bridegroom was best man. The reception was held in the spacious barn, which was beautifully decorated at

“Edenhope,” the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs John Eades. One hundred guests were present at the wedding breakfast, at which the Rev. Mac Ewan presided. The young couple received many presents. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a grey fox fur, to the bridesmaid an Xylonite brush and comb, and to the flower-girl a gold bangle. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a travelling rug and to the best man a toilet set. The newly-married couple left, by the afternoon express for the north on honeymoon. The bride travelled in an ensemble suit of russet brown with shoes and stockings to match, and black hat. Mr. and Mrs James Weir will live in Invercargill. In the evening Mr. and Mrs Eades entertained about one hundred and fifty guests at a very enjoyable dance. On Thursday afternoon prior to her marriage the bride was entertained by Mrs A. Hillis at a china afternoon, when the bride received some beautiful presents. She was also entertained at a kitchen evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs R. K. McDonald, where some fifty young people enjoyed themselves with games and dancing. WINTON NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs T. Taylor and Bessie and Eric Taylor spent the week-end in Invercargill with Mesdames A. Agnew and D. Taylor. Mr and Mrs S. Woollam have been on a visit to Ohai. Mrs A. Scott visited Mrs Hishon over the week-end. Mr and Mrs G. B. Hopper are staying with the Misses Thomson, Grange street. Miss Zena Fortune (Orepuki), and Miss May Harris (Invercargill), were the guests of their aunt, Mrs G. A. Goodsir for a few' days. Mrs W. T. C. Templeton with her small son (Springhills), and Mrs A. Cameron (Morton Mains) accompanied by her sons, paid a visit to their mother, Mrs J. Brown. Mrs E. A. Phillips is visiting Dunedin. Nurse Varcoe (Invercargill), paid a brief visit to Winton as the guest of Mrs H. Liddell. Mrs D. A. Clark (Invercargill), is staying with her mother, Mrs A. Willis. Miss D. Hunter (Riverton), is staying with Mrs Woolam. Nurse H. Liddell (Invercargill), is the guest of her sister, Miss E. Liddell. Before leaving for Australia Dr Alister Brass, of Samoa, paid a short visit to his aunt, Mrs A. Gerrard, Barkly. Mrs J. S. Nelson gave a bridge party on Saturday evening at which the guests were: —Mr and Mrs P. de la Perrelle, Mr and Mrs P. Bradley, Mr and Mrs G. Davis, and Mrs McArthur. For some months the members of the presbyterian Ladies’ Guild have been busily engaged preparing for a sale of work and as a result of their labour will have many fine articles with which to tempt the public on Thursday, the 21st instant. The Winton Tennis Club’s annual ball takes place in the Radio Theatre on Tuesday, October 26. A canopy of purple, green, yellow and red streamers, masses of greenery and bright hued balloons arranged round the walls, and the varied colours of the beautiful frocks lent an air of festivity to the scene in the Radio Theatre on Friday evening when the hockey club held its annual ball. The floor was in perfect order and the excellent music rendered by Mrs McArthur (piano), Messrs B. D. Mehaffey (violin), H. Hammond (piccolo), and W. Jamieson (cornet), made dancing delightful. Mr W. Brown carried out the duties of M.C. in a most efficient manner. Streamers of blue and white and vases of spring flowers were used for decorating the supper room w’here the hockey girls were kept busy dispensing dainty and appetising viands. Among those present were noticed:—Mr and Mrs J. S. Nelson, Mr and Mrs J. N. West, Mr and Mrs H. Braxton, Mr and Mrs J. A. Matheson, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs R. Watson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs R. Kerr (Invercargill), Mesdames W. and 0. D. Jamieson, E. Ward, B. D. Mehaffey; Misses Stewdrt (Dipton), Galt (2), (Hokonui), Mooney, M. Raines, Gardiner, Manson (2) (Invercargill), South (Hedgehope), M. and K. Hutchinson, L. Egerton, G. Gill, C. Kilkelly, A. West, K. and L. Hamilton, M. Watson, Homer (3), V. Ward, I. Bourke, W. Hagerty, N. Deegan, B. McGregor, M. Balch, R. and E. Liddell. M. Balch, Egerton (3), M. Gerrad, R. Goodall, C. McKay, B. Joyce, M. Brown, McFetrich, B. and L. B. McConachie, G. Hamilton, Dysaski, McNaughton, E. Cheyne, Bowie, Bailey, D. Woods, Miller, N. Payne, A. McMaster, Looney (2), M. Anderson, I. Cowie, Henderson; Messrs T. A. Clark, T. Wallace, Lewis, P. Gilfedder, A. Cassels, R. Waterson, A. Jamieson, L. Dixon, A. E. Dunlop, A. Cathcart, Simpson, A. Raines (Invercargill), Don (Dunedin), T. Henry, Jenkins, Prendeville, E. Wells, T. McCoy, L. Dutton, J. Brazier,

J. Sice (Nightcaps), L. Rickson (Shag Point), Stewart (Dipton), J. Spratt, I. Galt, H. McDonald, N. McLeod, L. and H. de la Perrelle, H. Blomfield, Henderson (2), Kilkelly, Deegan, McAnelly, Calder (2), Miller, Horner, Anderson (Kauana), W. McDonald, S. Hagerty, J. J. Woods, M. Thomson, Perrin, H. D. and W. McNaught, F. Anderson, Looney, G. Maynard, Welfare, R. Blee, Thurlow, Hinsley, J. Reed, Gill, and G. de Gamham.

i The first of a series of three euchre ; tournaments promoted to enrich the funds i of the Winton Cricket Club was held in I the school hall on Tuesday evening and ’ proved very successful. Mr W. Balch was awarded the bag of sugar for 10 games. Mrs M. Reilly and Miss D. Cahill each had 9 games but in the play off for the box of tea Miss Cahill scored a win. The tourneys j will be continued on the 19th and 26th of October and on the final evening a six guinea dinner set will be acquired by the player having the highest score for the season. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the games. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs E. Ward, Mr and Mrs O. D. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs P. Bradley, Mr and Mrs J. Egerton, Mr and Mrs M. Forde, Mr and Mrs H. A. Pierce; Mesdames L. Griinwood, A. Edwards, C. J. Corcoran, T. Egerton, A. Adams, R. Heller, A. Nicolson, H. Gilmour, James Butler, E. Horn, W. Jamieson, J. Mathieson, Smith, E. G. Marshall; Misses M. Gerrard, Holland, M. Balch, L. Banks, D. Cahill, Thornbury; j Messrs R. Young, Murphy, Souness (2), I H. D. and W. McNaught, E. Harris, M. : McKay, A. Watson, Cahill (2), O’Brien, H. I Braxton, Forde, T. Daly, J. R. Watt, J. Ryan, J. A. Stringer, O’Neill, Scott, de Garnham, Holland, White, H. Knight, Thornbury, J. A. Horner, W. W. Sands, J. M. Marshall, Thurlow, Cosgrove, Welfare, A. J. Goodsir, D. Jenkins, Hewitt, Laid- , law, H. Blomfield, and Master J. Matheson.

' The president, Dr Moana Gow, in the report presented at the annual meeting of the Girl Guide Committee held on Tuesday evening, outlined in brief the progress made ; since Lady Marjorie Dalrymple’s visit in ; March. Mention was made of Mr H. A. Holme’s generosity in giving a benefit picture entertainment in aid of the funds, and Mr Banks was thanked for permitting the sale of sweets at the entertainment. A ■ good financial position was disclosed by the balance-sheet and members are more I than satisfied with the result of their first ' six months. Over 20 girls, now fully equipped, have passed the tenderfoot test and will be enrolled by the Commissioner for Southland, Mrs C. de R. Andrews at the School Hall on Saturday, October 30. It is hoped that Mrs Jordan, Commissioner for the Western District, will also lie present. Parents and friends are cordially invited to the ceremony. The old members— Dr M. Gow (president), Mesdames Gaut, R. M. Gilmour, J. R. Hamilton, P. de la Perrelle (vice presidents), J. S. Nelson (secretary and treasurer), J. P. McWilliam, T. A. McWilliam, J. Walsh, J. Brown, C. M. Lindsay, J. D. Campbell and Miss Russell, were re-elected.

In response to the invitation of Mrs H. Anderson “Brookdale,” and Mrs W. H. King, “Riverfall,” members of the Winton Golf dub motored out to Hokonui on Wednesday afternoon, and played a round of foursomes on the Brookdale links. The links occupy an ideal position on the hilly slopes of Hokonui and provide numerous bunkers to trap the unwary. Billies were boiled and afternoon tea was served in a sheltered nook in the bush. The president, Dr Gow, thanked Mr and Mrs Anderson and Mrs King and her family for their hos- | pitality. Members had been looking for- , ward to this visit for some weeks and had thoroughly enjoyed the outing. They i only wished these fine links were a little : nearer Winton. Mr H. Anderson and Mr I G. King spoke of the pleasure it had afi forded them to entertain the Winton golfers who would always be welcome on the i Brookdale links. Before returning home i the visitors rambled through a beautiful wooded gully resembling the famous Stewart Island bush tracks. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs G. Davis, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs N. Metzger, Mr and Mrs P. Bradley, Mr and Mrs W. H. King (Benmore), Mr and Mrs de la Perrelle, Mr and Mrs D. F. O’Malley, Mr j and Mrs»T. Walker. Mr and Mrs R. M. Martin, Mr and Mrs F. Moore, Mesdames A. 1 Gerrard, R. M. Gilmour, A. Kerse, W. HamI ilton, C. M. Lindsay, A. J. Stringer, A. | Hamilton, J. Walsh, McArthur, J. R. Watt, P. Reynolds, Misses M. B. Cowie, G. M. Horner, B. Moore, Dr. P. Gow, Messrs G. Lindsay, 0. Smith, N. R. Farnall, Slocumbe, G. Thompson, Barham, H. Kirkpatrick, L. I de la Perrelle, A. B. Macdougall and E. A. I Phillips. ; The W’inton Golf Club’s first annual ball held in the School Hall on Thursday evenI ing was a pronounced success. Bright col- ' cured streamers overhead, greenery ar- ' ranged round the walls, and the handsome gowns worn by the ladies lent an air of festivity to the scene. The supper room was similarly decorated with the addition :of vases of red japonica on the tables. Mrs ; McArthur’s orchestra supplied the best of ■ music and extras were played by Mrs de la • Perrelle ami Miss M. Deegan. Dr Gow, president of the club, said the success of ; the evening was largely due to the ball ! committee headed by Mr Farnall, to whom i he gave great praise for the beauty of the | decorations. He apologised for the absence ]of Mr and Mrs A. B. Macdougall. The I club was fortunate in having a man of Mr i Macdougall’s calibre as captain. 'He came ( from Scotland, the home of golf, and was ’ a skilled player well versed in the rules of i the game. As secretary, Mr G. Thomson I was the right man in the right place, and i on behalf of the club he desired to thank i him for the able manner in which he had ! carried out his duties. To Mr J. R. Ham--1 ilton the club owed a debt of gratitude J for the privilege of having links on his • grounds. They were very suitable and posI sessed the great advantage of being close jto the town. Three cheers given for Mr j and Mrs Hamilton were followed by the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Speaking for the guests, Mr J. A. I Broom thanked the golf club for entertain- | ing them so handsomely and congratulated ' the ladies on the excellence of the supper. 1 Mr P. de la Perrelle, vice-president, voiced i the club’s appreciation of Dr Gow’s gift of la championship board. /‘“For He Is A Jolly Good Fellow” was then sung with enthusiasm. Mr J. R. Hamilton, M.P., said it would always be a pleasure to have the links situated on 'his property. Mrs J. R. Hamilton, wife of the patron, presented the championship trophies to—Mr Macdougall, men’s champion, trophy donated |by Mr J. R. Hamilton; Mr G. Lindsay, runner-up, a muffineer set; Mrs R. M. Mar- | tin, winner ladies’ championship, Dr Gow’s I trophy, a golf bag; Mrs C. M. Lindsay, j runner-up, Doulton cup, saucer and plate, given by Mr Macdougall; Mrs Kerse, winner sealed hole competition for ladies, Mrs Tilley’s gift, an Omar Khayyam fruit dish; the winner of the sealed hole competition for men, Mr Barham, trophy presented by Mesdames Hamilton and Martin. The ' ladies’ monthly medals were won by Mrs F. Tilley in June and July and by Mrs IG. Davis in September. Men’s monthly medals went to Mr Macdougall in June, Mr G. Lindsay in July, and Mr Barham in August. Unfortunately these medals did not arrive in time to be presented with the other trophies. The following also won sealed hole competitions during the season j for which golf balls have alreadv been ' given :—Mesdames Tilley and Davis and Messrs Bradley, Smith and G. Lindsay. Some of those present were:—Drs P. and M. Gow, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs P. de la Perrelle, Mr and Mrs G. Davis, Mr and Mrs J. S. Nelson, Mr and Mrs A. Wilson (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs J. R. Watt, Mr and Mrs T. Walker. Mr and Mrs A. j’ Stringer, Mr and Mrs C. M. Lindsay, Mr and Mrs A. Gerrard (Barkly), Mr and’ Mrs i J. G. Manson, Mr and Mrs P. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs P. Skelt,’ Mr and Mrs P. BradI ley, Mr and Mrs H. Anderson (Hokonui), Mr and Mrs F. Moore, Mr and Mrs N. ! Metzger; Mesdames R. M. Gilmour, B. D. j Mehaffey, W. H. King (Hokonui), W.

Hamilton, R. M. Martin, J. Walsh, A. Kerse; Misses D. and E. King (Hokonui), I. Gilmour, G. M. Horner, B. Moore, E. Wilson, R. Driscoll, D. Woods, K. and L Hamilton, E. Cheyne, M. Watson, B. McConachie, K. Hutchison, M. B. Cowie; Messrs J. A. Broom, J. D. Cameron, G. Thomson, G. King (Hokonui), Molloy, A. Clark (Browns), H. and L. de la Perrelle, 0. Smith, Henderson (Matai), A. D. Brown (Browns), Barham, Slocumbe, Farnall, B. Balch, J. J. Woods, Miller (Oreti), and G. Lindsay. At the monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Bickerstaff, of Otautau, recounted some of her experiences at the Tolbooth mission in the slums of Glasgow. She was listened to with great interest and at the conclusion of her address was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A SALVATIONIST SEES THE WORLD MRS COMMISSIONER HAY INTERVIEWED. I had the good fortune on Monday evening, to be granted ten minutes conversation with Mrs Commissioner Hay. I found her a tiny woman, less than five feet in height I should say, with a bright, intellectual face and expressive eyes. She was resting after a strenuous day of travel and reception, and as she moved nearer towards an inviting fire, she laughingly told me that she had not yet become acclimatised, and ’found our cold snap rather trying. ‘’But I like your country,” she added, “although I have been in it such a very short time. The Commissioner and I have had most enthusiastic receptions all through New Zealand, the people have given us a great welcome.” Asked if she liked any one particular country that she had visited, better than another she said, “Oh! no, where my work is at the time, there I find greatest pleasure, I can never decide which country appeals to me most. I spent twelve and a half years in Australia, and although I liked it very much, I afterwards went quite cheerfully to South Africa and was soon absolutely at home there. I found the climate very similar to that of Australia, but we didn’t once experience the boisterous winds we had found so trying in Melbourne. Africa is truly the wonderful country which writers have depicted. Its scenery is marvellous, its possibilities are unbounded. Although Australia and New Zealand are the most suitable colonies for immigrants, South Africa is waiting for the good settler. Capetown was the former seat of the National headquarters, and it was there that we lived for a short time after arriving in South Africa. I do not like the town itself, but the surroundings are beautiful. Table Mountain is quite as wonderful as I had expected to find it. The headquarters were then moved to Johannesburg, the largest and one of the most interesting towns of the Union. I wish that I had gone to South Africa when I was young, I could have spent years and years of my life in that country, there is so much to be done. Thousands and thousands and thousands of natives of all descriptions are waiting, anxious to be taught. They learn quickly, are always ready to follow their teacher, and are the most childlike, impressionable peoples I have ever seen. So much now depends upon the type of white man who comes in contact with them. Whether they are to be influenced for good or for evil rests with this; it is a great responsibility. The Zulus I admired most of all. They are intelligent and very friendly towards the white man whom they consider a great master. They are a most musical race and sing and dance at all times of the day. The Americans do not need to boast of their jazz music, every day I heard such music which the Zulu tribes have bean singing for centuries. American jazz cannot approach it. t The Zulu drum is something which I could not describe. It is possible to listen to it for hours at a time without growing tired. Such music do they get from these instruments, that since hearing them, I consider the drums of civilised countries too tuneless for words. The Commissioner sent for some brass instruments and distributed them among the people, who set to work with a will to play them correctly. They have quite succeeded, and there are now two Zulu brass bands. I should like more white people to see the serious way in which these natives set about learning all that they are taught. They are as keen as possible, and my only wish is that they may always have the very best of teachers.” RIVERTON GOSSIP. (From Our Correspofident.) Mr and Mrs Lawrence, Invercargill, have been staying with Mr and Mrs George Dickson, Shrewsbury street. Mrs W. Leader, who has been visiting friends at Bluff, has returned. Mr and Mrs R. Robertson, Dunedin, are staying with friends at Riverton by the sea. Miss E. McKay, Gummies Bush, who has been visiting Mrs Moffat, Balfour, has returned. Mr and Mrs R. N. Wilson, Havelock street, have returned from a visit to Lumsden and Winton. Mr Wilson officiated as judge of the school section at the Lumsden Spring Show. Miss Thomson, of Christchurch, is at the seaside. Mrs Walham, Mat aura, is visiting her mother, Mrs Wesley. Mrs Cross, Bluff, is staying with friends. The Tennis Club held a dance last Saturday evening, as a fitting termination of the opening day. Those present spent an enjoyable time, and music was supplied by Mrs R. Taylor, Misses Joyce, Butler, Berndtson, Mrs H. J. Walden and Mr W. Cockburn. Among those present were:—Mesdames Taylor, Walden, Helm, Williams, Strang, Guest, Misses Gee, Bailey, Trotter (2), Adams, Butler, Bell, Joyce (2), McIntyre, Thomson, Guest, Armstrong, McKay (2), Me Ivor, Murray, Roy, N. Cassels, Green, McKenzie, Hopwood, Helm, Messrs Henderson, Dillon, Little, Trotter, Bulman, McDonald, Foster, Cockburn, Molloy (2), Williams, Guise (2), McNeil, Ford, Kitto and Watson. Mrs H. Guest left on Monday for a holiday in Dunedin. Riverton was represented at the Territorial Ball at Otautau on Friday evening last by Misses McFadgen, Munroe, Belsham, Atkinson, Winton, Branks and Leader. The visitors spent an enjoyable time. Nurse Rawlins, of Invercargill, spent a short holiday at the seaside, and looked up many old friends and acquaintances. Miss E. Lamming, who has been spending a holiday with Captain and Mrs Parkinson, has returned to Wellington. Miss Galloway gave a delightful afternoon at her residence, Havelock street, on Friday. Competitions, etc., made the time pass quickly. The winners were Mesdames A. E. Willett and L. R. Jordan. Those present were: Mesdames C. Webb, Kerr, Willett, Jordan, Ashley, Price, A. Helm, Walden, Trotter and Miss Maud Robinson. Mr R. Acheson, who has been on an extended trip to the North to visit the members of her family, has returned. During the holiday she met many ex-Rivertonians who made many inquiries about friends in the south. The ladies opened the croquet season on Tuesday. A cold wind was blowing, but this did not in any way damp the enthusiasm. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by the members, and was much enjoyed. The green was in good condition, and several competitions were held Mr and Miss Muir, of Otago Central, are spending a holiday at the seaside. The visitors return next week. Mrs Pears, who has been staying at ‘The Rocks,” left for home on Wednesday afternoon. The golf season was brought to a close on Wednesday afternoon, when a driving and approaching competition was held. The day was fine, and there was a good attendance, despite a strong counter-attraction being held on the same day. The members of the Old Identities Society were favoured with good weather for the

annual reunion on Wednesday. The large : audience was entertained by speeches and musical items, which were much appreciated. The day’s proceedings concluded with a dance in the evening Miss Younger, who has been on a ; day to Dunedin, has returned. Mrs Blanche, Invercargill, has been staying with Mr and Mrs J. Boniface. ' Among the many who went from here to be present at the welcome of Commissioner Hay and Mrs Hay w r as Mrs C. E. Johnstone. It was seventeen years since they had met before, and the visitors at once recognised . their Riverton friend. j Miss Josephine Galloway is on a visit to i her sister, Miss Galloway. A very large attendance was present at the dance in connection with the Old Identities’ gathering on Wednesday evening, j when the theatre was well-filled, not only by local residents, but by representatives of families from all parts of the district. Not only the young folk tripped the light fantas- 1 tic, but several of the pioneers showed that they had not quite forgotten the way to ' dance. Several songs were contributed, each item being encored. Those present will long remember the enjoyable dance of 1926. Mrs Taylor (piano), Mr W. Hannan (cornet) and Mr Couling (violin) supplied the music' and Mr Hamilton was M.C. Among the many present the writer noticed the following:—Mesdames Taylor, Livesey, Stevens, Gilchrist, Provan, Hawke, Ross, Fahey, de Clifford, Brown. Smart, Munro, Smythe, W. McKay, A. McKay, R. Trail, MacDougall, ' Hunter, Stirling, F. McKay, Baxter, Donaldson, Davis, Branks, Batchelor, Mitchell, i Quested, Whittle, Swift, Anderson, Cross, j Black, Hodgson, Richardson, Robertson, ' Dobbie, Wright, Phillips, Pratt, Smythe, Curtain, Green, Roberts, Urquhart, Misses Guest, Campion, Cairns, Donaldson, Munro, McFadyen (2), Gregg, McNaughton, nig, McKay (4), Trail (2), Wright, Bell (2), Pearsey, O’Neill, McNeill, Sheffelbein, Hunter, Connell, Foster, Baxter, Woodsworth (2), Howell, Beer, Quested (2), Scott, Houstin, Rachell, McKenzie, Flannagan, Cox, Foster (2), Mclntyre, Banks, Trotter, Hopcroft, Fahey, Ferguson, Deegan, Hunt, j Todd, Ward, Roy, Haywood, Green, Mills, Urquhart, Dr. Trotter. Messrs Fraser, Ford, McNeill, Hamilton (2), McCrae, Stewart, Molloy (2), Hawke, Moore, Foster (2), Jenks, Hodgson, Hunter, McNeill (2), Joyce, Cloughley, Bell, Fleck, Hopcroft, Campbell, Revnolds, Roberts, Hart, Dick, Bath, Clapp, McNaughton. Horsham. Wilkins, Younger, Wilson, Trotter, Swift, Jones, Haywood (2), Saunders, Farrant, McLennan, Taylor, Brown (2), Barron, Prentice, Hannan, Sheffelbien, Mclntyre, Daniels Kerse, Cockburn, Richardson, Spencer, McKay (3), Wright, White, Forbes. Quested, Stirling, Poole, Easton, Muir, Crack, Oliver (2), McFadven, Campbell, Waterson, Anthony, McLean (2), Davidson, Webster, Wilson, Dobbie, King, Fahey (2), Bulman, Urquhart. Mrs Calder gave an evening on Tuesday last at her residence, South Riverton Those present were: Mr and Mrs E. B. Patrick, Mr and Mrs Kerr, Mr and Mrs L. W. Petchell, Mr and Mrs D. C. Robertson. Misses L. Stirling and McNaughton, Bluff, have been staying with Mr and Mrs John Stirling, “The Beach.” Mrs Batchelor, of Invercargill, has been visiting her sister, Mrs E. Richardson, Palmerston street. OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Nurse McNab is at present on her annual holidays, and is on a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs F. Duncan are at present on an extended holiday and left last week for Dunedin and Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Rule were the guests of Mr and Mrs Keach for the week-end. Mrs G. H. Stevens spent the week-end with Mrs and Miss Mitchell, Ocean Beach. Mr and Mrs H. S. Gould, who have been on a visit to Mr and Mrs W. Lindsay, Wallacetown, returned on Wednesday. Misses Locke and Kirkpatrick spent last week-end as the guests of Mr and Mrs Baineaves, Wairio. Mesdames Ott and Dobie, Invercargill, who have been staying for a few days with Mr and Mrs A. Gould, returned on Wednesday. Last week a number of friends from Otautau and Bayswater were present at a “house-warming” at the residence of Mr. and Mrs C. Ryan, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. At a convenient interval Mr H. D. Irving conveyed the best wishes of their friends to Mr and Mrs Ryan, and wished them long life, happiness and prosperity in their new home. A suitable acknowledgement was made by Mr. Ryan. Dancing and gramophone selections were enjoyed, and prior to the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” a splendid supper was partaken of. Those present included Mr and Mrs C. Ryan, Mr and Mrs J. T. Ryan, Mr and Mrs Booth, Mesdames F. Malcolm, Wi Kennedy and Arthur, Misses Malcolm, Mathieson, Collie, May (2), Mffler, Finnegan, McKenzie, Ledingham (2), Messrs Malcolm (2), Collie (3), Ryan, Low (3), Irving, McKenzie, Burnett and Harrington. Nearly 100 couples were present at the Territorial ball in the Towm Hall last Friday evening, visitors being present from all parts of the district. The building was artistically decorated with blue and gold streamers and tree fems, and excellent music was supplied by Messrs. Jellyman (piano), Foster and Morton (violins), Kelly (cornet) and Ireland (jazz), while the duties of Master of Ceremonies were efficiently carried out by Mr E. Ottrey. The spot light dances were an added attraction. A splendid supper was dispensed by the territorials, who are to be congratulated on the success of the function, which was quite up to the standard of its predecessors. Following were noticed amongst those present: Mr and Mrs A. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs W. Coulter, Mr and Mrs Martin, Mr and Mrs Reg James, Misses Burns, Hope, Laing, Beggs, Smellie, Lumsden, Arthur (2), Willett, Harrington, Downey, James (4), Muirhead (Aparima), Heenan (Birchwood), Smith, Fisher, Kirkpatrick, Lock, Currie, Stroud (2), McDougall (2) Atkinson (2) and L. Branks (Riverton), Valli (Wairio), Smith, Ledingham, Dooley, Bulman (Fairfax), Kearns, Connell Maloney, Sheedy, Renowden, Hume, Bell, Thomson (Ringway), Thomas, Corkill, McKay (Gummies Bush), Burke, Dahlenburg (2) (Waikouro), Messrs. Ottrey, Sutton. (Invercargill), Fraser, Eason (2), Hope, Cameron, Longuet (Invercargill), Laidlaw, Currie (2), Norman, Harrington, Mclvor, A. Buchanan, Naismith, Evans (2), Fisher, Smellie, Lumsden, Stroud, McKenzie, Low (3) Sheedy (3), Barrett, Mitchell,' Kearns (2) (Scotts Gap), Humphries, Valli (2) (Wairio), Paterson (2) (Scotts Gap), Gode (Wairio), Taylor (Riverton), Cowan (2), Stewart (Riverton), Angus, Yates, Officer (Fairfax), Thomson (Ringway), Arthur, James (Aparima), L. J. Brown, W. H. Sadlier, A. Coulter, M. Matheson, Connell, McFadgen (2), and Dahlenburg (Waikouro). Mr J. Mirrieiees (Orepuki), who has been on a visit to Timaru, returned to the township on Tuesday and along with Mrs Mirrieiees (who has been staying with Mr and Mrs E. Matheson), returned to Orepuki on Thursday. GORE CHAT (From Our Correspondent.) Miss Garis Bowler is visiting friends in the North Island. Mrs F. Wallis, junr., has returned from her holiday. Mr and Mrs H. Wallis have returned from Dunedin. Last Saturday evening Mrs W. Me Ara Irk street, gave a delightful bridge party in honour of Miss Claris Bonder, who has since left on a visit to the North Island. The hostess received her guests in a black satin frock with appliqued motifs. Present were Mesdames J. A. Blaikie, J. E. Rogers, D. M. Cochrane, A. L. Dolamore, L, Hawk, C. R. Green, J. M. Boyne, D. S. Mackenzie, A. J. Hawke, A. S. Fleming, R. B. Bannerman, D. Dunham, J. A. Edwards, A. A. Mac Gibbon, F. V. Piper, T. L. Piller, Misses Bowler, McHutcheson and Gibbs. Mrs S. F. Cowan, Eccles street, gave a jolly little bridge party on Friday afternoon October 8. Present were Mesdames L. Hawk, F. V. Piper, A. S. Fleming, C. R. Green, E. Christie, L. Roberts. Misses Bowler and Gibbs. On Friday evening of last week Mr and J Mrs Cowan entertained a few friends at a

most enjoyable bridge party. Prizes for the | highest scores were won by Mrs J. M. ' Boyne and Mr A. J. Hawke. Others present were Mr and Mrs R. B. Bannerman, Mrs A. I iJ. Hawke, Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller, Miss , McHutcheson, Mr J. M. Boyne and Mr F. Scott. Mrs L. Roberts, Ashton street, entertain- • ed the following ladies at bridge on Monday. Mesdames Johnston (Invercargill), S. F. . Cowan, L. Hawk, J. A. Edwards, E. Giris- j tie, J. E. Rogers, H. A. Price, A. S. Flem- : ing, D. Dunham, R. B. Bannerman, T. L. i Piller, A. F. Houston, D. Harvey, A. J. j Hawke, J. A. Blaikie, C. R. Green, D. M. : Cochrane, A. L. Dolamore, Misses McHutI cheson, Gibbs and Bowler. Prizes for the highest scores were won by Mrs Edwards and Miss McHutcheson. ) A pleasant little function arranged by the ladies of the Gore Congregational Church was held in the Cosy Tea Rooms on Tuesday evening when Miss Lorna Laing was the guest of honour, her friends tendering . hero a ‘‘kitchen evening” to celebrate her approaching marriage. The time was spent in musical items and competitions, the winners of the last being Mrs McDowall and Miss Gladys Taylor. Miss Foulston in a net speech wished the bride-elect the best of luck and many yeans of happiness. Miss Laing in return thanked all for their gifts and expressions of goodwill. Auld Lang Syne terminated the proceedings. The official opening of the Gore Tennis Club took place on Wednesday afternoon • when there was a large attendance of members and visitors. The President, Mr T. L. j Piller, in a brief speech declared the courts j open for play, delicious tea was then disi penned by Mrs Piller assisted by lady memi bers of the club. The tea table which was 1 set in the pavilion was decorated with coloured confetti. Among those present I noticed Mr apd Mrs C. R. Williamson, Mr and Mrs L. Hawk, Mr and Mrs E. Christie, Mr and Mrs L. Roberts, Mr and Mrs 8. F. 1 Cowan, Mesdames J. M. Boyne, Oliver (Mataura), P. A. Thomson, G. F. Inder, W. • McAra, E. G. Wilson, Pierson, D. Harvey, Oswin, Williams, A. F. Houston, J. A. . Blaikie, Misses de Spong (Dunedin), E. , Dewar, Gray (2), Bowler, A. Shanks, L. i Foulston, Gresham (2), Messrs. A. S. Flem- . ing, F. Scott, J. Dealer, H. A. Price, J. > Hamilton, Howells, D. Paterson and J. , Wayte. ’ On Thursday afternoon Miss Gibbs enter- ’ tained a number of her friends at a most ’ enjoyable bridge party at her home in ’ Broughton street. Besides Mrs Gibbs, those ’ present were Mesdames R. B. Bannerman, ‘ A. S. Fleming, E. R. Bowler, W. McAra, C. » R. Green, J. A. Blaikie, J. E. Rogers, A. ’ J. Hawke,* F. V. Piper, Qswin, L. Roberts, ’ D. M. Cochrane, L. Hawk, S. F. Cowan, J. ’ A. Edwards. Misses Bowler and McHut- » cheson. Prizes for the highest scores were > won by Mrs McAra and Miss Bowler.

BLUFF NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mr W. B. Dixon returSed from Dunedin on Monday bringing with him a handsome new car. At the annual meeting of the Bluff Girl Guides held on Tuesday evening, Mesdames V. Weir and D. D. Steadman were elected vice-presidents of the Ladies’ Committee. Mrs Torrance left for Wellington on Wednesday here she will be the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Cameron. There has been a lull in festivity during the week an the devotees of dancing have had a rest. rTn '" basketball girls have been putting in hard practice in view of a match to be played on Friday against a team from the Railway division. The care of the Presbyterian charge will be in the hands of Mr Griffiths, of Divin it; Hall, Dunedin, during the summer months. LUMSDEN NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Miss M. Stewart, Dunedin, is staying with Mrs C. Stewart, Fiery Creek. Mrs J. S. Nelson, Winton, was the guest of Mrs Alex McAlister on Saturday. Mr and Mrs R. N. Wilson, Riverton, were present at the spring show on Saturday. Miss A. Brotherston spent the week-end at Wyndham and was the guest of Mrs G. Bain. In view of her approaching marriage a kitchen afternoon was held in honour of Miss L. Lush on Friday by a number of her friends. Mrs J. Crosbie acted as hostess and several happy speeches were made wishing the guest future happiness. Numerous useful articles were presented and Miss Lush suitably responded and thanked those present for their kind wishes. The fortnightly euchre party in aid of the Anglican Guild was held on Wednesday. There was not a large attendance owing to counter attractions. The prizes were presented by Mrs Biggar and were won by Mrs Biggar (ladies) and Mr R. Key (men). The consolation prizes were won by Miss Adair (ladies) and Mr A. Butler (men). After supper was served the usual dance was held. A DUNEDIN LETTER (From Our Correspondent.) Dunedin, October 14. Miss Tabart (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Elliston Orbell, St. Clair. The engagement is announced of Mr G. H. R. Ulrich, of Timaru, youngest son of Mrs Ulrich, Dunedin, to Miss Margaret Robinson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Gladstone Robinson, Oakwood, Timaru. Miss Ethel Batchelor has left for Marton to visit her sister, Mrs Baldwin. Mrs W. Mitchell and Miss M. Mitchell (Invercargill) are staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Benita Bridgeman (St. Clair) is visiting friends in Timaru and Christchurch. The Misses Williams have returned from a trip to the Southern Lakes. Mrs Pat Reid (Hastings) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. R. Spence. Mesdames Hall-Jones, T. M. Macdonald, Handyside, C. Jones, Pottinger and Miss Pilcher have come up from Invercargill to take part in the Golf Championships being held at Balmacewan Links this week. Miss Finch gave a jolly little morning tea o. Wednesday at her home in Royal Terrace, for her cousin, Miss Jean McNeill, of Melbourne. Mrs Stock gave a small bridge party on Monday for Mrs Marks, who left on Thursday for her home in Melbourne. The Rev. L. A. and Mrs Day, the Rev. F. Samson and Mrs Samson, Pastor Wilson, Misses Jamieson and Farquharson, arrived in Dunedin on Tuesday from Invercargill, to attend the Baptist Conference. Mrs Fell (Nelson) is the guest of Lady Ferguson at “Wychwood,’’ Anderson’s Bay. Miss Gwen. Morris was hostess at a girls’ tea given for Miss McNeill, of Melbourne. Miss Sheila Macpherson left on Monday for Hamilton. Miss p hrystall (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs A. J. Chrystall, Musselburgh. Mr and Mrs W. Wilson (Bluff) are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. H. Hamilton (Invercargill) are guests at the Excelsior Hotel. The Gardening Circle spent a very happy hour at “Costorphine,” on Saturday afternoon when in spite of the atrocious weather, they enjoyed a brief tour of the gardens, the cinerarias being very fine indeed, followed by a delightful tea served in the dining room, which was artistically decorated with polyanthus and fern. Before leaving Mrs Shiel voiced the thanks of members for the thoughtfulness of their hostess (Mrs T. K. Sidey), and the opportunity of seeing so beautiful a garden. The Governor, Sir Charles Fergusson and Lady Alice Fergusson arrived by motor on Monday and will stay at the Carlton Hotel for a week, when they leave for a tour through Central Otago. Many social functions are being arranged in their honor during their visit to this city.

GIRL GUIDE NOTES

(By

“Tenderfoot.”)

It was Sir Robert Baden-Powell who gave us excellent advice to aim at a star, although we were conscious that we could not shoot beyond a tree top. It is a fine idea to aim high in life, and the girl who does this, is the girl who gets on. If you get into a rut you are almost certain to remain in it, it is very unlikely that anyone will come along and take you out of it. People are too much taken up with their own concerns. If you want to get on you simply must help yourselves. If you read the life stories of men and women who have made a big success of themselves, you will find that they always attempted to reach what must have seemed to themselves and others, the impossible. But as a matter of fact, the word “impossible” did not exist in their vocabulary. Now, of course, there lies a danger in this advice and most probably you have found it out for yourselves. There is the danger of over-shooting the mark and going adrift altogether. For this reason you must consider your target, so to speak, with the greatest care. You can be told much concerning false and true values in life, but the following are just a few words of general advice :

You say to yourself, “I want to succeed!” and having, said this, please ask yourself a question or two: First: What is the success that you actually want? Is it something that will go. to the building up of yo'ur character, or is it merely some concrete gain? Do you want to become a useful citizen and to be able to benefit and help the world, or do you merely want to get riches and fame for yourself alone? Second: How is this success to be gained ? Will every step on the road to it, whether in public or private, be one upon which the light of day can shine? Third: Will the struggling for, or attainment of, that success injure anyone in any way? There is a saying that one hears now and then, and you would be wise to close your ears against it. It is “The end justifies the means.” Don’t believe it. It never does, and the principle is quite a wrong one.

It would be far better to be a hopeless failure in the eyes of the world, than to rest upon a success gained at the cost of other’s suffering, or at the cost of the loss of your own self respect. So, Guides, whilst you should be very anxious to aim high, you should be still more anxious that your target is a worthy one, and that your bow and your arrows be of the very best? See that they are, won’t you ? —From a northern paper. Now that the Guide Movement is well established in Southland there will be more

Church Parades. This is a copy of the Guide Hymn: O Father we would bring Thee, A Guideship strong and true, A life of loving kindness And struggles well won th. ) . A Guideship that our Ma. Would surely love to see, Of loving self-surrender, And spotless purity. O, Father we would pray Thee For strength to do the right; For wisdom is the promise, For souls by Christ kept white, O grant that we may realise That we'stand by Thy side, And that our Father strengthens The hand of every Guide. 0 knit us all together, As little friends of all, And make us always ready To lift up those who fall As Guides we must be trusted To others to do good, God bless and keep and strengthen The Girl Guide sisterhood. Anil so to Thee our Captain, As loyal Guides we come, And ask that Thou would guide us, Till guiding days are done. We face to-n.orrow’s warfare, Strong in Thy strength alone, Look down and bless our Guideship, For we would be Thine own. It is sung to the tune of “The Church’s One Foundation.” As you will have noticed there is no local news in this column. Why hasn’t some been sent in ? Surely in the whole of Southland there must be some Guide news. Don’t think that you have nothing of interest to tell—you have! Everything that happens in your company is interesting to other Guides and Guiders, and outside people as well. Wouldn’t it be possible to make one girl in each responsible for the notes. They could then be sent in to “Tenderfoot,” Times Office, not later than Wednesday of each week. Please think about it. This column must be successful and must be interesting, that is the only w_y to make it so.