social mum

Southland Times, Issue 20014, 30 October 1926, Page 20

social mum

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By

“Drindella.”)

Mrs Haggitt left for the north on Thursday morning. Mrs. C. Huntly Gordon is the guest of Mrs Abbey-Jones, North Road. Mrs. Mervyn Mitchell, Gala street, has returned from a visit to Gore. Mrs. Horace Macalister left during the week for a trip to the North Island. Dr. and Mrs McCaw, Auckland, are the guests of Miss McCaw, Don street. * Mrs. J. T. Train, River Road, has returned from a visit to Central Otago. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fraser left by the Manuka on Saturday on a holiday to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. G. Cruickshank returned this week from a visit to the Lakes. Mrs Orbell, who has been the guest of Miss Keddie, left for her home in Oan.?ru on Thursday morning. Mrs. J. B. Reid, Louisa street, and her small daughter left last week for Sydney on an extended visit to her mother. The members of the Invercargill Golf Club are holding a Cabaret Party to-night at the Golf Club House, Otatara.

Mr and Mrs Price, Mrs Hall i well (Christchurch) and Mr Erwin (Australia) motored from Christchurch on Monday, and were guests at the Grand.

The engagement is announced of Kate, daughter of Mr and Mrs Parker McKinley, “Bainsford” Benhar to John McLean, only son of Mrs and the late Lachlan Fraser, 287 Herbert street, Invercargill. On Monday evening a bridge party was given by Mrs R. J. Gilmour in honour of Mrs Orbell. Those present were Mesdaines Orbell, Hall-Jones, Carr, Mackrell, Hewat, Macleod, Hammond, Gordon (Riverton), Misses Keddie and Pilcher.

On Saturday, October 23, Mrs A. H. Mackrell was hostess at a bridge evening in honour of Mrs Orbell, Oamaru. Those present were: Mesdames L. Webb, J. L. Watson, C. F. A. Jones, I. Carr, W. J. Barclay, J. Macleod, A. E. Smith, B. Hewat, Walter Jones, A. F. Gilkison, H. P. Thomas.

A happy surprise party was given by the girl and boy friends of Mias Thelma MacEwan, at her home in Herbert street. Those present were Misses Marion Royds, Erin Moffett, Molly Miller, A. Tapley, D. Jones, Mary Webb, Messrs E. Nicol, J. Hamilton (Bluff), K. Cox, Bailey, Carswell (3). A pleasant afternoon was held at St. Helens Hospital, Invercargill, on Saturday, October 16, in honour of Sister Grace Lewis, whose marriage to Mr John Angel, of Dunedin, takes place in November. Numerous bulky parcels excited much merriment as Sister Lewis, opening them, displayed many “odds and ends” both useful and luxurious for her new home. A dainty tea served by the nurses, with music and song, brought to an end a very happy p ar ‘y-

Mrs F. D. Morrah gave a bridge evening on Tuesday for Mrs Orbell, of Oamaru. Those present were Mrs Bush, Mrs J. L. Watson, Mrs F. A. D. Barclay, Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Mrs McLeod, Mrs Hewat, Mrs Mackrell, Mrs C. F. A. Jones, Mrs HallJones, Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mrs C. H. Gordon (Riverton), Miss Keddie, Miss FynesClinton and Miss Tucker. Other hostesses during the week were Mesdames Hall-Jones, C. F. A. Jones, Brian Hewat and OwenJohnston.

Visitors who motored to Gore for the Racing Club’s Spring Meeting on Labour Day and Wednesday included, Mesdames W. Morrison, A. Moffett, W. A. Oliver, W. J. Barclay, Rowley, Cuthbertson, Orbell (Oamaru), C. B. Snow, G. St. V. Keddell, L. Webb, F. Webb, F. Rowley, Sale, Hoyles, D. McDonald (Edendale), M. Mitchell, Farnall, M. Page, G. Moffett, W. Jones, Misses Lousley, Hackworth, Reed. Fynes-Clinton, Holloway, K. Wilson, Jopp, Roberts and K. Anderson.

In the November number of the Australian ‘ Life” just to hand, there is a distinctly startling article dealing with the new “stunt” Church advertising in America, which, appealing to “flaming youth,” is rousing a great deal of controversy at Home at the present time. One big advertisement contributed by Kansas City business in the interests of the youth of Kansas City,” and appearing on the morning before Easter, was headed, “Flaming Youth! Get this new thrill,” and runs as follows: “The Charleston is great fun. There’s no denying that. The wee-hour parties, the joy-rides, the wailing saxophone, the mile-a-minute onestep put a kick into life, set the blood surging and lift you above the hum-drum, Work-a-day world into a fairyland of laughter and song. It may be only a temporary fairyland and somewhat overdone with tinsel and gilt, but it’s real while it lasts. You will not allow yourselves to be cheated of these things. You have a right to. a good time, and you are going to claim that right. And so your daily and nightly existence becomes one glorious thrill after another. ‘What’s new?’ you ask. The latest song! The snappiest dance! The faster orchestra! Always seeking, always searching, always exploring—hoping for something, striving for something. What is that something toward which you are groping? Could it be God ? Could it be that these physical pleasures are but the shadow, the mirrored reflection of a capacity for spiritual enjoyment whose depths you have never sounded? You say you are after ‘big-time stuff.’ Then why don’t you come into the main tent? The real thing is better than any tawdry imitations. There are thrills galore in Christian life, thrills that will last to the grave—and beyond. They are pure gold—the gilt does not wear off.”

On Wednesday, October 27, the Waikiwi Spinsters held a very successful dance in the Waikiwi Hall, which was prettily decorated with Chinese lanterns and blue and white streamers. Thomson’s, orchestra supplied excellent music. Miss O. Bell made an excellent M.C., until the arrival of Mr D. McKenzie, who carried out the duties in the latter part of the evening. Those present were:—Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Mr and Mrs J. Yeo, Mr and Mrs J. Forde, Mr and Mrs Carswell, Mrs Greig, Mrs Bernstone, Mr Buckingham, Misses E. Forde, D. Smith, 0. Bell, N. Russell, W. Wilkes, R. Stevens, D. Wilkes, B. Wilson, R. Leabody, M. Watson, M. Challis, D. Forde, D. Maltby, R. Nicoll, V. Halpin, D. Schroeder, E. Dempster, I. Bell, H. Henderson, A. Halpin, M. 3issett, K. Prendergast, N. Forde, Neas (2), M. Dick, A. Steele, N. Clark, E. Yeo, W. Ridder, E. McCartney, M. Henry, R. Spencer, M. Stevens, A. Jones, I. Dempster, K. Mitchell, M. Stead, Cooper, E. Pont, F. Clark, Roberts (2), M. Smith, G. Burtenshaw, McGregor, M. Gallagher, A. Diack, J. Thomson, M. Millar, E. Thomson, Hannan, J. Wallace, K. McManus, A. Gardiner, E. Marshall, Messrs A. McCullogh, E. Peterson, M. Clark, R. Buckingham, E. Halpin, E. Fraser, G. Dustin, N. Corson, R. Fraser, N. Waterson, F. McManus, P. Moore, B. Neas, D. Lavelle, W. Jones, D. Corson, S. Dunn, C. Watson, R. Lumsden, J. Blackler, L. Smith, L. King, H. Gorton, R. Dick, C. Henry, H. Spiers, E. Parsons, C. Purdue, F. McKay, E. Brown, S. Youngson, R. Purdue I. Smith, B. Mitchell, J. Bissett, D. McKenzie, D. Drain, W. Jenkins, J. Martin, B. Keady, N. Wells, L. Johnston, W. McDonald, -C. Mackintosh, P. King, A. Duncan, V. Gilchrist, C. Taylor, A. Fowler, C. Lamond, C. Maltby, H. Wilkes, L. Adams, C. Beer, S. Clark, R. Jones, R. Diamond, H. Stevens, Spencer, I. McDonald, C. Galt, O. Joyce, C. McGarry, R. McStay, I. Ronald. W. Hogan, A. Edwards, J. Hannan, R. Broad, E. Mclnnis, L. Blackey, B. McDonald, P. Maltby, G. Maltby, etc. etc.

Miss White, of Timaru, is the guest of Miss Roe, Spey street. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Page spent a few days at Gore this week.

Miss Bicknell, of the Health Department, stayed at the Grand during the week. Mrs. Archie Stocker, of North Canterbury, is the guest of Mrs C. J. Brodrick, Kelvin Road.

Miss Watson left for Timaru on Thursday morning, to be present at the reunion of Miss Shand’s School.

The engagement is announced of Ivy, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs G. N. Lindsay. Bluff, to Harald, only son of the late Captain and Mrs A. J. Selmer, London. On Saturday last Mr Christian Lange (senr.) accompanied by his two daughters, the Misses Isa and Trixie Lange were passengers by the Manuka on a holiday visit to Australia.

The final dance of the Southland Technical College Old Students’ Association was held in Smith’s Hall last Friday night. Rigby’s Jazz Band was in attendance. Amongst those dancing were:—Misses Vial, Clapp, Strang (2), J. Gilkison, Race, Pauline, Fillery, Glennie, Milburn, Pryde, Smith, James, Edgar, Macfarlane, McNaughton, Florence, Messrs Vial, Boyd, Strang, Falkner, Smith, Reed, Asher, McKenzie, Wren, Le Petit, Blackmore, Clapp.

Last Saturday afternoon the past and present St. Helens Nurses gathered together to farewell their Matron, Miss Stubbs, who after 22 years of nursing sendee is retiring into private life in Timaru. During the afternoon, the nurses presented their Matron with a beautiful bouquet of sweet peas, and Dr McGibbon on behalf of the nurses, in a very appreciative speech, made a presentation of an electric percolator, kettle, and reading lamp, with all best wishes of the nurses in a peaceful and happy retirement. Miss Stubbs on rising to reply was greeted with applause, and the singing of “She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” brought the afternoon to a close WEDDINGS. WILLIAMS—JACKERY. On Monday last a quiet wedding took place at St. John’s, Tay street, when Ella Jackery, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Jackery, of Clyde street, was joined in bonds of holy matrimony with Edward Williams, son of Mr and Mrs John Williams, of Invercargill. The Rev. Canon Lush officiated. Miss Williams, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridasmaid and the duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr Leonard Gilmour, of Avenal Road. The young couple, who are well known and popular, will reside in Invercargill. CARTER—WILSON. A quiet wedding took place on Thursday, October 21 at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Silversprings,” Otahuti, when Peter, third son of Mr and Mrs William Edward Carter, of Waianiwa, was married to Anna Ferguson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a frock of biscuit coloured marocain. Her veil was held in place with forget-me-nots and her bouquet of narcissi and forget-me-nots was looped with long streamers of blue satin ribbon. Miss Margaret Wilson, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. Mr R. Carter, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the Rev. W. Evans was the officiating minister. After the ceremony the Rev. Mr Evans presided at the wedding breakfast the usual toasts being honoured. Mr and Mrs Carter, who will reside at Waianiwa, left by motor for Dunedin and Christchurch. The bride’s travelling costume was a cornflower blue suit with shoes, stockings and hat to match. HUNTER—ALLISON. On Wednesday, October 27, St. Paul’s Church, Invercargill, was the scene of a quiet wedding when the marriage was solemnised of Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Allison, Lumsden, and John, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. Hunter, Maheno. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Tocker, Mr Lightbody presiding at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her cousifa, Mr Graham Murrell, Manapouri, wore an embroidered coat frock of a henna shade with hat to match. She was attended by her sister, Isabel, as bridesmaid, in a saxe blue coat frock and hat. Both carried bouquets of tulips. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Stuart, as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at luncheon at the A.C.M. Tea Rooms. Later in the day the happy couple left for the north, the bride wearing a navy blue tailored costume and small blue hat. They were the -recipients of numerous telegrams and many useful presents, including cheques. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a fur and to the bridesmaid, a gold bangle. Their future home will be at Momona, Taieri. BUTLER—CAPIL. The wedding took place at St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday, October 27, of Ellen Emma, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. W. Capil, of Clifton, and Richard Henry, 'son of Mrs and the late Mr William Butler, late of Isabel Bush. The Rev. Tocker officiated. The bride, who was given awaj by her father, wore a frock of cream crepe-de-chene with hand-embroidered tulle veil arranged with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pale pink flowera. The bridesmaid, Miss Alice Butler, sister of the bride, wore a frock of lavender crepe-de-chine. She wore a pearl bandeau round her hair, and carried a bouquet of lavender flowers to match her frock. Mr A. Butler, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony thirty guests adjourned to the Federal for the wedding breakfast. They were received by Miss Annie Capil, sister of the bride. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold wristlet watch, to the bridesmaid a cut glass scent spray. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a signet ring, to the best man a tobacco pouch. During the afternoon the young couple left by motor for the north, the bride travelling in a frock of terra silk repp. Their future home will be in Auckland. * SPRINGFORD—WATSON. The Winton Presbyterian’ Church was simp l ” but artistically decorated with white cherry blossom and lilac on Wednesday morning for the wedding of Miss Jeanne Isabel Watson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Watson, East and Mr Thomas Springford, secorid son of Mr and the late Mrs W. Springford, of Invercargill. The bride who was given away by her father wore a gown of white crepe de chine and georgette with pearl trimmings. A long hand embroidered veil was fashioned with sprigs of orange blossom and white streamers floated from a shower bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fem. Her bridesmaid, Miss Ella Cheyne, wore a dainty frock of apricot marocain, a picture hat of cream crinoline straw with apricot streamers, and she carried a shower bouquet of apricot tinted flowers. The Rev. H. Hogg performed the ceremony, Miss Gilmour was organist and Mr A. Maxwell (Invercargill) was best man. The wedding breakfast, at which the usual toasts were honoured, was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mrs Watson received her guests in grey gabardine relieved with floral trimr/mgs. The happy couple were the recipients of many beau'tiful and useful gifts. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Springford left by motor for their new home in Invercargill. The bride travel-

led in a bottle ensemble suit with cinnamon hat, shoes and stockings. Prior to her marriage the bride was *the recipient of a Phoenix flower bowl from the staff of the Southland Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association of which she had been a member for some time past. Mr J. B. Cowie made the presentation. On Thursday evening a number of Winton and Invercargill friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Springford to wish them good luck, happiness and prosperity in the future. SCOTT—WALTON. A wedding of local interest took place on October 19 at Chalmers Church, Timaru, when Chrissie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Russell Square, Timaru, was married by the Rev. P. Gladstone Hughes, to Frank Sdott, Gore, fourth son of Mrs A. A. Scott, Bidwill street, Timaru. The church was beautifully, decorated with pink cherry blossom, lilac and greenery. Mr

Axel N r wton presided at the organ. The bride who was given a&ay by her father wore a frock of cream georgette, embossed in chenille, the bodice being made on straight lines, and panels let into each side of the skirt of finch knife pleated georgette, long georgette sleeves to the wrist. A long tulle veil embroidered in true lover’s knots formed the train, and was worn over the face and caught with a tiny band of silver lace and orange blossom buds, and posies of the same at each side of her head. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and palest pink hothouse flowers, tied with silver streamers. Silver shoes and stockings completed a charming toilette. Miss Constance Bethune, Christchurch, and Miss Dorothy Walton attended the bride and were dressed alike in dainty frocks of rose du Barrv georgette, with scalloped hems of tiny picot edged frills. They wore bandeaux of shaded flowers tied at the back with silver tissue ribbons and carried old-fashioned posies of pink tulips to tone with their frocks. Mr Gee, Gore, was best man, Mr Allan Walton, Oamaru, being groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton junr., Park Lane. The bride and bridegroom received their guests in th<» hall, standing under a beautiful pink floral bell composed of apple and cherry blossoms, rhododendrons and tulips. The drawing room and tea table were charmingly arranged with pink and mauve schozanthus, pink carnations and tulips, trails of native clematis and asparagus fem. The dining room where the presents were displayed, was gay with bowls of iceland poppies and tulips and the smoking room with wood hyacinths and blue bells. In the evening Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton gave a most enjoyable dance for the wedding guests and young people. Later when Mr and Mrs Scott left on their wedding tour, the bride wore a becoming navy and pink ensemble and a mushroom pink crinoline hat with a wreath of shaded leaves and a posy of tiny pink and blue flowers at one side. WINTON NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs P. Bradley are in Christchurch on annual holidays. Miss Norma King is visiting Benmore. Mr and Mrs F. Moore were at* Mataura for the week-end. Miss Hazel Flaus (Invercargill) spent the week-end with Miss Ellie Scobie. Miss Jane B. Gunn (Gore) was home for the holiday. Mr and Mrs T. Cotter (Arrowtown) were the guests of Mrs J. T. Hamilton last week. Mrs W. Horsburgh and Mrs Souness visited Myross Bush during the week. Mrs D. Taylor (Mokotua) has been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs J. Watson, East Winton. Mr and Mrs J. H. Kissel! (Invercargill) have been visiting their daughter, Mrs J. T. Butler. Mr and Mrs Walter Rowan and wee daughter (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Dryden Rowan and family and Mr G. Rowan (Dunedin) are the guests of Mrs J. Rowan. Mr and Mrs H. Hamilton and Miss Winifred Lea (Invercargill) visited Mrs J. A. Broom over the week-end. Dr. Rosa Collier, Invercargill, was a guest at the Commercial Hotel during the week. The L.T.L. children had a picnic in the bush at South Winton on Labour Day. Fine weather prevailed and all thoroughly enjoyed the outing. Members of the Presbyterian Bible Classes motored to Kennington on Labour Day to attend i.Le Bible Class rally held there. Master Norman Pierce entertained a few of his schoolmates on Wednesday in honour of his thirteenth birthday. There, was not a dull moment, the time being spent in games and competitions, the winners of which were Miss Marion Tilley and Masters, Bobbie Heller and Jack de la Perrelle. Th/ guests were:—Misses Molly Lamach, Warjorie Stringer, Marjorie Anderson, Marion Tilley, Masters Jack de la Perrelle, Russell Walker, lan McDougall, and Bobbie Heller. The Winton Early Settlers spent a very happv tim-° together in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Chairman, Mr A. Liddell, narrated some of his experiences after his arrival in the dominion 68 years ago. Mr J. R. Hamilton, M.P., spoke of the debt of gratitude the present generation owed to the pioneers who by their pluck, thrift and endurance had bequeathed a great heritage to posterity. Songs were rendered by Messrs. D. Russell, F. Tilley, R. Wilson, Miss E. King, duets by Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, and recitations by Mr R. J. Anderson and Miss Venus Ward. The accompanists were Mrs J. R. Hamilton and the Misses E. and D. King. Mention was made of the fact that Miss E. King was the first lady to sing in the Masonic Hall which was now available for social functions. In moving a hearty vote of thanks to the performers Mr J. R. Hamilton commented on the excellence of the programme specially mentioning the pleasure given by Mr and Mrs R. Wilson whose voices still possess their old charm and sweetness. Incidents of the early days were recalled as the cup that cheers was handed round. A dance held in the evening to music kindly supplied by Mrs McArthur was enjpyed by old and young. Mr J. Welsh told the discovery of New Zealand and Australia and before the gathering dispersed all joined in singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Among those present were:— Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. Watson, Mrs and Mrs L. Irwin, Mr and Mrs D. Russell, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs R. McDougall, Mr and Mrs J. D. Campbell, Mr and Mrs J. Doull, Mr and Mrs R. J. Anderson; Mesdames W. H. King, H. Anderson (Hokonui), E. Ward, R. J. McKissock, J. Brown, Robb, Ord, R. Heller, T. E-gerton; Misses E. and D. King (Hokonui), V. Ward, D. Wilson Clements, Stewart, B. McConachie, K. Hamilton, R. Liddell; Messrs J. Welsh. G. King (Hokonui), T. Miller, A. Liddell, F. Tilley, P. A. Blyth, M. McKay, H. de la Perrelle, J. Egerton, B. O’Brien and M. Thomson.

Jazz streamers, bright coloured baloons, tree ferns and greenery made a charming setting for the annual tennis ball held in the Radio Theatre on Tuesday evening. Rigby’s orchestra assisted by Mrs de la Perrelle, Misses S. McConachie and M. Deegan supplied music which delighted the dancers while everything went with a merry swing under the direction of Mr A. Watson. An excellent gunner was dispensed in the supper room which was gay with gold and blue streamers and vases of yellow deronicum and white cherry blossom. Those present included: —Mr and Mrs G. Davis, Mr and Mra F. Moore, Mr and Mrs de la Perrelle, Mr and Mrs F. Tilley, Mr and Mrs C. M. Lindsay, Mr and Mra T. Walker, Mr and Mrs*J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Skelt, Mr and Mrs D. F. O’Malley, Mr and Mrs N. Metzger, Mr and Mrs J. A. Matheson, Mr and Mrs F. de la Perrelle (Mosgiel), Mr and Mrs R. Kerr, Mr and Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Mabson (Invercargill) ; Mesdames R. M. Martin, W. Hamilton, P. Reynolds, J. Cameron (Invercargill), Walsh, W. H. King

(Hokonui) ; Misses Murray, Georgeoon, Manson (2), M. Hamilton (Invercargill), Allan Stewart (Dipton), Galt, E. and D. King (Hokonui), I. Bourke, H. Horner (Heddon Bush), E. Sutherland, Miller, D. Woods (Oreti), M. Anderson (Kauana), Orane (Lochiel), G. Looney (South Hillend), M. B. Cowie, B. Moore, I. Gilmour, Svennaon, C. Kilkelly, M. Gerrard, E. Wilson, G. M. and R. Horner, K. and L. Hamilton, B. and S. McConachie, M. Brown, C. McKay, Monaghan, R. Driscoll, Deegan (2), R. Liddell, M. Kerse, Joyce, McNaughton, Lodge, Ramsay, D. Wilson Bowie, M. Balch, K. Hutchinson, L. Egerton, N. Payne, Bailey, Dysaski, J. and M. Watson; Messrs. I. Taylor, F. McEwan, H. F. Tilley, Calder, Strang, Foster, I. McLeod, B. Wallace (Invercargill), R. Reid, Henderson (Limehills), N. Clark, G. King, Wilson (2) (Hokonui), Crane (2), Kilkelly (Lochiel), T. Gerrard,. Stewart (Dipton), J. J. Woods, H. Baird, Miller (2), Affleck, Deegan (Oreti), Anderson (Kauana), C. Barham, J. D. Cameron, M. Thomson, H. and L. de la Perrelle, G. Lindsay, H. Blomfield, M. McKay, C. Goodall, W. Brown, H. McNaught, G. Ibomson, Molloy, B. Balch, M. Branks, D. Gilmour, D. Keith, McCallum, Dr. Gow, and Master B. Hinsiey. The concluding euchre tournament held by the Cricket Club in the Radio Theatre on Thursday evening attracted the usual number of pleasure-seekers. By gaining 11 games Mrs J. A. Matheson became the owner of the electric iron. Messrs H. A. Pierce, M. Holland and Master Jack Matheson tied for first place (9 games each) and the play-off for the pocket wallet in which Mr Holland held the winning cards was watched with great interest. He also won the aggregate prize, a dinner set. A short but enjoyable dance was held after supper. Miss M. Balch supplied the music and Mr J. A. Hanan acted as M.C. Amongst those present were—Mr and Mrs J. R. Watt, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs H. A. Pierce, Mr and Mrs M. Reilly, Mr and Mrs O. D. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs Andrew Baird, Mr and Mrs E. Ward, Mr and Mrs N. Nicolson, Mr and Mrs B. S. Munro, Mr and Mrs. M. Forde, Mr and Mrs J. Egerton, Mr and Mrs Braxton; Mesdames McArthur, L. Grimwood, Smith, W. Jamieson, T. Egerton, H. Gilmour, R. Heller, A. Adams, James Butler, A. Edwards, C. J. Corcoran, J. A. Matheson; Misses D. Cahill, M. Gerrard, L. Banks, M. Balch, Foster, K. Hutchinson, Clark, G. M. Horner, Thornbury; Messrs R. Young, T. Daly, A. J. Stringer, E. G. Marshall, Sands (2), F. Malcolm, Thurlow, Balch (4), Thornbury, Hogarth, H. Knight, Forde, O’Neill, J. B. Wilson, H. D. McNaught, W. Main, C. Watson, J. M. Marshall, A. Watson, C. Goodall, White, E. M. Raines, Holland, M. Cosgrove, J. Welfare, J. A. Adams, D. W. Thomson, G. de Garnham, A. Symons, M. Thomson, S. Hagerty, F. Anderson, Baird, Hewitt, E. Souness, A. J. Goodsir, D. Jenkins, Cahill, H. Blomfield and C. Kelly. BIVERTON GOSSIP. (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs F. Trail, “The Highlands,” has been visiting friends in Invercargill. Mr and Mrs McDougall, Orepuki, have been staying with Mrs Nicol, Napier street. Misses R. Ashley and Green spent a short holiday at the Rocks. Miss S. Crowther, Orepuki, has been the guest of Mrs Whyte. Mr and Mrs T. Begley, Invercargill, have been visiting Mr and Mrs M. Begley, South Riverton. Sister Campbell, who has been staying with Mr and Mrs E. A. Trail, has left for her home in the north. Mr and Mrs Grant, Invercargill, have been visiting Mrs B. Hancock, senr. Miss Bulman, Invercargill, has been staying with her parents. Mr and Mrs Irwin have been holidayin» at the seaside. Mrs and Miss Joyce, of Wanganui, are visiting friends in the south, and were at the Rocks on Monday. The Fairfax dance last Friday attracted a large attendance from all parts of the district, Riverton being represented by Misses Mclvor, Trotter (2>, Branks, Pearsey, Belsham, Winton, Leader, Atkinson, Cairns, Baxter, Munroe, McFadgen, Hopwood, Guest, Trail (2), Messrs Guise (2), Joyce, White, Molloy, Mills, McNay, Taylor, Mclvor, Jones, McKay, Kerse Wilkins and Hurring. Mrs B. B. Jones, Invercargill, has been staying with Mr and Mrs John Crawford, Beach Road. Miss McKenzie of Mataura, is on a visit to the seaside. The members of the Post and Telegraph Department, Invercargill, held their picnic at The Rocks on Monday, and a very enjoyable time was spent by both old and young. Mr and Mrs A. D. Mclvor, of Invercargill, have decided to take up their permanent residence at the seaside. Sister Murray, of the Waimate Hospital, has been staying at the Great Western Hotel. Mrs John Robin, who has been staying with friends, has left for the North. Miss Cameron, Dunedin, is holidaying in the South. Mr and Mrs B. Hancock (junior) and family spent a short holiday at Balfour. Miss Peace, Clifton, has been staying with her sister, Mrs J. Winton. Mrs Prentice, Tuatapere, is the guest of Mr and Mrs James Prentice, Bath road. The members of the Girls’ Hockey Club intend holding a fancy dress ball on November 5. A strong committee has been appointed to arrange preliminaries, and intending patrons can rest assured of an enjoyable time. Mr and Mrs McCulloch and family, Invercargill, have been holidaying at Riverton by the Sea. Miss Walker, Invercargill, has been staying with her sister, Mrs A. Provan, Havelock street. Writing to a lady friend in Riverton, Mrs Elliott (nee Bain) was in Switzerland when the mail left, having visited most parts of the United Kingdom. Mrs Elliott has been enjoying the best of health, and intends paying a visit to all the more important’towns on the Continent before returning to the Dominion. The members of the Tennis Club opened the season under* favourable conditions last Saturday, and succeeded in defeating the Tuatapere Club. Miss Rennie, Dunedin, has been staying at the Globe Hotel. Members’ wives had a rather strenuous time at the opening of the Aparima Bowling Club on Monday. Besides the visiting bowlers and their life partners there was a large number of ladies from other parts, but the huge assemblage was well catered for, and the guests fully appreciated the hospitality and consideration shown them. Miss Taylor, Invercargill, has been staying at the Globe Hotel. Congratulations are due to Miss P. Bailey and Miss P. Guest on their win at the Western District Tennis Tournament at Otautau on Monday. Mr and Miss O’Connor, of Ida Valley, have been staying at the Great Western Hotel. The visitors having sold out their interests in New Zealand, left for Australia last week, where they contemplate taking up their permanent residence. Mrs Turner, Flint’s Bush, is staying with Mr and Mrs John King, South Riverton. Misses McFarlane, of Christchurch, are holidaying at the seaside. The Gore races did not attract so many from the seaside as on former occasions, but two ladies who made the journey can claim to be lucky investors. Mrs V. A. Winton and family, Orepuki, spent a short holiday with their friends. A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Branks, Bath Road, on Tuesday, when a number of hockey girls assembled to say good-bye to Miss C. Atkinson, who is leaving Riverton. Games, competitions, etc., were indulged in, and during the evening the departing guest was presented with a handsome xylonite manicure set. Those present were: Misses Leader (2), Winton, Robertson, Trail (2), Branks (2). Mr and Mrs McCaughan and family have been staying with Mr and Mrs W. McMurtie, South Riverton. Mrs S. Bell and family, of Dunedin, are visiting L»?r parents, Mr and Mrs T. J. Price.

Mr and Mrs Dobbie, who have been staying with Dr. and Mrs Trotter, leave next week for Dunedin. Mrs and Miss McKelvie, of Wellington, are looking up old friends in the town and district. They leave en route for home on Monday.* The town presented a gay and animated appearance on Monday, and cars were numerous. Picnic parties wen# Everywhere, and the day being fine, town dwellers had a delightful outing at the seaside. The beaches were thronged with visitors, while others went up our now famous Pourakino, and the back beach also attracted many holiday-seekers. Miss Beich, Invercargill, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs D. C. Robertson, South Riverton. Mr and Mrs E. B. Patrick and family, who have been holidaying in Dunedin, have returned. Miss Wilson, of Otago Central, is at the seaside. The Rev. and Mrs Fordyce, who have been spending a holiday in Dunedin, have returned. The former has now recovered from his recent illness. Mr and Mrs Farquarson, of Auckland, who were formerly residents of the Western District, are spending a few days in the south looking up old friends and acquaintances. OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs G. Robinson, who spent a few days at the Bluff, returned on Wednesday evening. Mr E. Ottrey, who has been in the Bank of New’ Zealand for some time, has been transferred on promotion to Invercargill, and left on Friday to take up his new duties. ' He is being succeeded by Mr M. Clapp. Misses Kirkpatrick and Lock spent the week-end in Invercargill. Mrs and Miss Cameron, Bluff, and Mrs Mitchell, Ocean Bi ch, who were staying over the weeki with Mr and Mrs H. L. Chandler, returned on Thursday. Mr A. C. Mills spent a few days with Miss Mills, Riverton, and returned to the township on Thursday evening. Mrs and Miss Ayrton spent Labour Day in Queenstown. Dr and Mrs Reekie spent a few days with : friends in Kaitangata. Miss Fisher spent a few days in Invercargill as the guest of Mr and Mrs W. Bird. Miss Mona Stevens, who was the guest of Mr and Mrs G. H. Stevens for the weekend, returned to Invercargill on Tuesday. The following were noticed amongst those present at the Western District Tennis Tournament on Labour Day: Mr and Mrs Higgins (Tuatapere), Mr and Mrs P. Grant (Nightcape), Mr and Mrs Booth, Mr and Mrs Meara (Nightcaps), Mr and Mrs R. Wilson (Riverton), Mr and Mrs Burns, Mr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Knaggs (Nightcaps), Mr and Mrs M. Coulter, Mr and Mrs Jordan (Riverton), Mesdames Porteous, Saxelby, Baker, Liddell, Sinclair, J. M. Lindsay, A. H. Lindsay, E. Harrington, Morrison, Muir, A. Macdonald, Misses Gould, Edie (Birchwood), Muir, Arthur, Stevens (2), Seatter (2), Burns, Downey, Hope (2), Dr Gillies (Tuatapere), Harrington (3), McDonald (Nightcaps), Guest (Riverton), McFarlane (Tuatapere), Mears (Nightcaps), Donnan, Cameron, Lumsden, Hamilton (Tuatapere), Laing (2), Tait (Nightcaps), McNab. McDougall (2), Ryan, Finnegan, Willett (Fairfax), Messrs S. Harrington, Johnston (Nightcaps), L. Harrington, Papps, Cameron, Naismith, Johnston (Tuatapere), Allan (Wairio), Mclvor, Stevens, Cosgriff (Nightcaps), Mclvor, Edie (Birchwood), Thomson (Nightcaps), and Muirhead (Tuatapere). Miss A. Hope, Sunnyside, was home for the week-end. Mrs S. H. Herron is on a visit to Mrs Herron, “Greenvale,” Waikaka. Mr and Mrs A. Fisher spent a few days with Mr and Mrs W. George, Invercargill. GOBE CHAT (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs M. Mitchell, Invercargill, has been on a visit to her sister, Miss McHutcheson. Mr and Mrs A. J. Hawke motored to Invercargill for the week-end holiday. Miss Wingfield, Invercargill, was the guest of Mrs J. E. Rogers for the week-end. Dr. and Mrs T. Harrison, Cromwell, were in Gore for the races. Mr James Smith accompanied by Mrs E. Smith and Mrs Lucas (Greenfields) motored to Gore for the races. Mr and Mrs H. Wilson, Invercargill, have been on a visit to their daughter Mrs D. S. Mackenzie, Ardwick street. Miss Holloway, Invercargill, is on a visit to her aunt, Mrs J. B. Nicol, “Riverview.” Mrs H. Higgins, Ashburton, is the guest of Mrs E. Bowmar, Charlton Road. Mrs Wade, Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs J. E. Rogers, Irk street. Mrs S. Paterson, Dunedin, is visiting friends in Gore. Mrs C. Evison. of Wellington, is spending a few days holiday in the district with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs M. Page (Invercargill) and Miss Barnett (Dunedin) were the guests of Mrs S. F. Cowan, Eccles street, for the races. Mrs C. Sutton (Waikaia) has returned from Christchurch. Miss McHutcheson, Howard street, entertained some of her friends at a very jolly bridge party last Saturday -evening. Present were Mesdames M. Mitchell (Invercargill), J. A. Blaikie, A L. Dolamore, J. M. Boyne, L. Roberts, Johnston (Invercargill), J. A. Edwards, W. McAra, D. M. Cochrane, F. V. Piper, Misses Gibbs and Bowler. A most enjoyable bridge party was given by the Misses Mac Gibbon at their home in I East Gore on Tuesday evening. Present ' were Mr and Mrs A. A. Mac Gibbon, Mes- | dames J. M. Boyne, J. E. Rogers, S. Pat- ! erson (Dunedin), W. Kirk, J. A. Blaikie, J. Brown, H. Oswin, D. Harvey, A. S. Fleming and Miss Taylor. Splendid weather was experienced for the Gore Racing Club’s Spring meeting on October 25. There was a large crowd present and the lawns and. gardens were at rheir best.. The vice-Regal party arrived during the afternoon and were met by the president, Mr T. A. Pettigrew and Mrs Pettigrew and later on were entertained to afternoon tea. Among those present at the races were Mesdames D. L. Poppelwell, E. A. Pigeon, F. Wallis, junr., Sale (InverI cargill), J. J. Green, F. V. Piper, J. E. j Rogers, R. B Bannerman, M. Mitchell (Invercargill), J. A. Edwards, C. R. Green T. L. Piller, S. F. Cowan, A. J. Oliver (Invercargill), A F. Houston, C. R. Williamson, H. A. Price, G. C. Hamilton, L. Hawk, A. L. Dolamore, F. Young, G. F. Inder, H F. Grant, Elliot (Milbum) Snow (Invercargill), W. Baker, Farnall (Invercargill), D. Macdonald (Edendale), Charters (Wendon), A. Moffett (Invercargill), D. Dunham, H. Wallis, M. Page (Invercargill), T. J. Quin, J. B. Nicol, M. Lawlor, W. Kirk, P. Thomson, J. T. Martin T. McMath (Dunedin), R. Rodger, H. Oswin, Williams, J. A. Sinclair, Jopp, Martin (Riveradale), Misses Jopp, McHutcheson, Davis, Hollaway (Invercargill ) y M. Rodger, I. Nicol, Roberts (Invercargill), Gibbs, Bowler, Taylor (2), M. Gray, Barnett (Dunedin), M. Gee, S. Latham and M. Inder. An Oriental Fair which was held last week in aid of the Municipal Brass Band funds was very successful and realised over £7OO. A feature of the closing day was a fancy dress carnival for the children. Some 60 entries were received and the costumes ingenious and clever. The judges were Misses Pinckney (Gienary) and F. Gibson (Christchurch). Prizes were awarded as follows:—F. Holland (Father Christmas), Winsome Wallis (Early Victorian), F. Hutton (Big Tree), Miss Terry (Birthday Cake) and R. Barrack ugh (Sergeant Dan). On Wednesday evening a very successful ball in aid of the Court Star of Gore (Juvenile) Lodge A.0.F., was held in the Theatre Royal, over one hundred and twenty couples from Gore and the surrounding districts taking part. The hall was attractively decorated with the colours of the lodge,

white Winton’s orchestra from Invercargill played an excellent programme of dance music. The floor was in ■ good order for dancing and under the M.O.’s, Messrs M. Mitchell, P. Atkinson and H. Speden everything went smoothly. Extras were played by Miss Hoffman and Mrs Schultz. A dainty supper was served and was most appreciated. TUATAPERE NOTES SAWMILL EMPLOYEES’ DANCE. (From Our Correspondent.) The local sawmill employees organised a ball which was held in Fitzgerald’s Hall on Friday, October 22. The function was voted one of the best conducted and most enjoyable dances yet held. The hall was decorated with streamers, festoons and greenery and the stage prettily arrayed as an arbour for the orchestra. Small red pine trees and tree ferns, interwined with clematis, looked very natural on the stage front, in the centre of which was placed a crosscut saw and crossed axes. Campbell’s Orchestra from Invercargill supplied excellent music and cheerfully responded to the demand for more at the conclusion of each dance. At an interval Mr T. O’Byrne, secretary Southland Sawmill Workers’ Union, congratulated the committee on the success of the evening’s entertainment and thanked those who had shown interest by attending in such large numbers. Messrs W. Buchanan, junr., and D. Te Au carried out the duties of M’s.C. and extras were played by Miss W. Hannan. Among those present were: Mesdames J. Sutherland, J. Davies, W. Lee, S. Laurie, B. Laurie, Rolton, Gray, J. M. Mangan, Lamb, Cassey, A. Glendinning (cinnamon taffeta), W. Glendinning (grey marocain), H. Lobb (rose charmeuse and georgette), G. Cook (sea-green marocain), D. McKay (navy silk), P. Taylor (black velvet), J. Gorton (black crepe-de-chene), C. Payne (tangerine marocain), A. G. Weavers (blue marocain), W. Weavers (peach crepe-de-chene), J. Breen (black satin and silver), A. Prentice (turquoise charmeuse), H. Riddel ’ (green taffeta), Goughian (apricot merve), Clarke (green taffeta), L. J. Ward (rose broche satin), H. Stewart (floral georgette), J. McComb (black satin), P. Gorton (tangerine broche marocain), B. Brookes (black chenille), S. Harris (blue taffeta), Aitcheson, Orepuki (pale blue marocain), Butterfield (blue georgette), Misses Rodgers (lavender georgette), Breen (black velvet), Robson (champagne georgette), F. McEwan (apricot marocain), K. Breen (blue broche satin), C. Campbell (tangerine broehe satin), D. AflcKerchar (powder blue beaded georgette), M. Henderson (black velvet), Macfarlane (dove georgette), R. Gillies (floral georgette), Gillies (shell pink georgette), Anderson (pale green georgette), Flanagan (tangerine velvet), H. Grey (black taffeta), H. Duncan (shell pink crepe-de-chene), A. Sheehan (apricot broche satin), R. McLees, Orepuki (red embossed velvet), M. Simmonds (floral crepe-de-chene), M. Lennon (green velvet), J. Brockett (floral crepe-de-chene), I. Horrell (green velvet), W. Hannah (coral satin beaute), McMurray, Invercargill (blue georgette), L. Hamilton (dove georgette), Frew (jade green satin), M. Laurie (figured georgette), D. Grey (sea green satin beaute), G. Pearsey (blue broche marocain), K. Hodgetts (green broche marocain), E. Hodgetts (black velvet), O'Brien (ivory crepe-de-chene), M. Devery (heliotrope georgette), F. Hamilton (red velvet), Rolton (red silk), M. Knowler (emerald charmeuse), Moir, Eastern Bush (pale blue georgette), Moir, Eastern Bush (jade green charmeuse), Chamberlain, Orawia (lemon crepe-de-chene), Campbell (saxe merve), C. Couling, Orepuki (green georgette), E. Dent (lavender georgette). Messrs J. Carran, T. J. Ward, A Prentice, H. Stewart, D. Duncan, W. Weavers, B. Weavers, J. O’Driscoll, B. Hart, P. Gillan, J. Cook, J. Brien, C. Donnell, Paterson, G. Dickson, Harper (3), J. McEwan, D. Rogers, A. W’hyte, W. Crow, P. Wilson, B. Smith, J. Dewe, J. Morton, I. Hagen, L. Butterfield, G. Whyte, H. Ridder, B. Perry, R. Bleach, Campbell (2), H. Knowler, J. Flanagan, W. Skeoch, McLean, S. Harris, Brick, 2 (Orawia), H. Acker, Egerton, W. Hamilton (Orawia), McKercher, H. Burns, G. Hamilton, Fowle, C. Payne, Roderique, Stanway, J. Gorton, Johnston, Reynolds, J. Mangan, J. Porteous, D. McKay, C. Williams, King (Orawia), Ward, J. Coughlan, R. Riddell, J. Grindlay, W. Findlay (Orawia), V. Austin, Melrose, Sherriff, T. O’Byrne, Abercrombie, W. Lee, Muirhead, Guthrie (2), W. Walker, T. Bennett, Graham (Riverton), Morrison (Invercargill), M. Richards, J. Bone, Selk, Wallock (Clifden), Faulkner, Cribb, J. Rhind, J. White, G. White, . Ballantyne, Mclntyre, S. King (Orawia), Glynn, 2 (Orawia), Matheson (Orawia), Scobie (Orawia), A. Kennedy, Brick, C. Williams (Orawia), A. Wahlrich." BLUFF NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs J. S. A. McDougall went to Clinton for th? week-end. Misses Isa and Horrie Woods spent the week-end at Waimatuku. The Misses Elsie Torrance and Ivy Lindsay went to Dunedin for the week-end returning on Wednesday. Miss Southberg of the Riverton school spent the week-end with Miss Kate Norris at Bluff. Mrs G. R. Waddel returned from Dunedin on Friday. Mrs Mendelssohn of Dunedin accompanied Mrs Waddel for a sojourn at Bluff. Mrs Robjohns and Miss Dorothy Schofield went up to the Girl Guides rally in Invercargill on Labour Day. On Friday afternoon Mrs E. A. Nichol gave a party at. “Morningside” for a large number of lady friends. During the afternoon Mrs Robjohns sang “The Rosary” and Miss C. Metzger and Mrs Nichol, a duet. Mrs J. L. Cameron and Miss D. Young played pianoforte selections. A competition in which a clothes peg, two matches and a slip of paper were used caused great interest and was won by Mrs Adams and Mrs J. L. Oameron. Altogether the party was voted one of the most enjoyable of the season. Among the ladies present were Mesdames J. L. Cameron, G. N. Lindsay Robjohns, Lea, J. Metzger, Schofield, O. Metzger, Williams, W Urwin, Clark, Lovett, J. Hamilton, Dingwall, George, Adams, Steadman, T. Macdonald and Young, Misses D. Young, C. Metzer, I. Hamilton, Apstein. LUMSDEN NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Miss Vera Kidd was the guest of Mrs W. Bigger during the week-end. Mrs H. Dagg has returned from Wellington. Miss Eva Sim, Dunedin, is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Sim. Mr and Mrs Cleland, Invercargill, spent the week-end visiting their son, Mr G. Cleland. Miss B. Dagg, Queenstown, is the guest of Mrs J, McFetridge. A very enjoyable dance was given by Mr and Mrs A. G. Small on Friday. The dance was held in Crawford’s hall and there was a large attendance of residents. A number of musical items were given and were greatly appreciated. A delightful supper was served after which dancing continued until the early hours of the morning. Mr Alex Reidy carried out the duties of M.C. in an excellent manner. Mr T. Sale on behalf of the guests thanked the host and hostess for the very pleasant evening and wished the newly married couple future happiness. Mr A. G. Small suitably responded. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs G. Small, Mias Jack, Messrs. Tomlin, Sarginson and the Lumsden Brass Band. The singing of Auld Lang Syne concluded a most successful evening. A DUNEDIN LETTEE (From Our Correspondent.) Dunedin, October 27. The Misses Quayle (Tapanui) are staying at Albert House, St. Clair. The engagement is announced of Miss Selma Heinnemann, elder daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs Heinnemann, and Mr August F. Beer, of Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs D. Bell, of Invercargill, are visiting this city. Bridge hostesses during the week includes Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Denny, Black, Hilton, Gallaway. Mesdames Macdonald, HalFJones, Pottinger, Handyside and Miss Pilcher left for Invercargill on Saturday. Miss Sumpter (Oamaru) is the guest of the Misses Graham, in Heriot Row. Mrs Edmond returned to town from Waikouaiti, having spent the holidays at her country home. Mr and Mrs C. Spain and Miss Gay Spain (Clyde) are staying at the City Hotel. Mr and Mrs Edgar Shand (Kokonga) were in town during the week. Mrs McVeigh is another Southland visitor to this city. Mrs Sargood’s party at “Marinoto” on Wednesday afternoon last was a most enjoyable function, glorious weather enabling the guests to enjoy the beautiful garden, many friends availing themselves of the opportunity to bid “Bon Voyage” to Mrs Leslie Mills, who left the next day for England. The guests were received in the hall, the hostess being gowned in black georgette, with handsome cloak of floral ninon, and large picture hat of crinoline straw and cream lace. Her daughter, Mrs Mills, was in pastel blue, the skirt showing the new check effect, with which was worn a small blue hat. Marigolds in bronze vases decorated the tea table, which was set out in the dining room, cinerarias and schizanthus being artistically arranged in hall and drawing-room. Among the guests were Lady Williams, Lady Ferguson, Mesdames G. Roberts, C. Miles, Bell (Shag Valley), Vallange, Ritchie, Ciieeseman, Orbell (Oamaru), Macdonald (Invercargill), Edwards (Napier), Gallaway, Fenwick, Laidlaw, S. Neill, Edmond, D. Ramsay, Misses Bell (Shag Valley), Farquahar, Cheeseman, Stock, Sise, Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), Denniston, Williams, Vallange, Edwards, Orbell (Waikouaiti), Cook, Barron, etc. Miss Affleck (Invercargill) is staying at the City Hotel. Miss C. Hill (Balclutha) is also a guest at the City Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. Smith are Invercargill visitors at the Grand Hotel. Mrs A. A. Finch and Miss Greta Finch feft on Thursday for Timaru present at the “Craighead” Giris’ School Sports. Miss Fenwick has returned from Gleneray. _________