THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20201, 11 June 1927, Page 20 (Supplement)

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY (By “Drindella.”) Mrs F. C. Rowley returned from Dunedin during the week. Mrs. Baird (Arrowt-own) is visiting friends in Invercargill, Mrs. 11. Carswell was a hostess at bridge last Saturday evening. Mrs N. McMillan (Dargaville), is the guest of her sister, Mrs F. C. Rowley. Miss Pinckney (denary) was the guest of Miss Tish Watson during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Lane, Central Otago, were guests at the Grand Hotel during the week. Mr and Mrs Jack Macalister (Kauana) spent a few days in town during the week. Miss Wera Macpherson left this morning to take up her new position in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Du Croz, of London, are spending the week-end at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. C. R. Barrett and family, of Gore, airived this week to take up residence in Invercargill. Mr. and Mrs. Carr, who are touring New Zealand, were guests at the Grand Hotel during the week. Miss Stafford, of the “Abie’s Irish Rose” Company, was a guest at the Grand Hotel during the week. Miss Bessie McGregor, Mt. Linton, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs Alan Tennent for the students’ dance. Mrs. W. Hammond, who has been the guest of Mrs F. Wallis (Gore) returned home during the week. Mr. and Mrs Lance Raymond spent a few days in Invercargill during the week. They were guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs W. Menlove, of Athol, spent a few days in Invercargill during the week, and were guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs Spencer Rowley and their little daughter, visitors from the East, are the guests of Mrs William Handyside. Mrs. J. A. Macdonald, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. O. W. H. Strettell, has returned to her home in Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. Hanan W’ilson, who have been spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs D. S. Mackenzie (Gore) have returned home. Mrs Peters and Miss Nancy Peters, of Dunedin, were the guests of Mrs Domigan, Tweed street, during the week for the Domigan—Rea wedding. Miss Wera Macpherson was the guest of the local and Southland executives of the Girl Guides at afternoon tea on Tuesday. During the afternoon Mrs J. G. Macdonald (Provincial Commissioner) presented Mrs Macpherson with a silver Thanks’ Badge, in recognition of the valuable service she had rendered the Guide movement during her year as Provincial Secretary. On Thursday, Mrs Alexander, Thames street, was hostess at an afternoon tea given in honour of Mrs Foster, who leaves shortly to take up residence at Whangerei. The guests were Mesdames Foster, R. N. Todd, E. W. Howorth, C. C. Jennings, A. Harvey, J. N. Armour, McHugh, H. J. Hart, A. G. Butchers, Owen-Johnston, T. Matthews and Miss Mollison (Dunedin). A competition held during the afternoon was won by Mrs Foster. Mrs McHugh was hostess at a dance at her residence Lewis Street on Thursday

evening, given in honour of Captain and Mrs H. M. Foster, who leave shortly to take up residence in Whangerei. Her guests included Captain and Mrs Foster, Colonel and Mrs Hargest, Major and Mrs Williams (Christchurch), Dr. and Mrs Owen-Johns-ton, Mr and Mrs A. G. Butchers, Mr and Mrs J. Johnston, Mrs H. J. Hart, Miss Mollison (Dunedin); Messrs Anderson (Dunedin), J. Withell and Werry. The undermentioned were guests at the Mt. Cook Motor Co. Ltd. White Star Hotel, Queenstown, week ending 4/6/27:—Mr C. A. Hawkes, London; Mr A. Andrew, Sydney; Mr and Mrs Morshead, Sydney; Miss E. E. Garrick, Wellington; Mr Paterson and Mr Vickerman, Wellington; Mr H. M. Preston, Christchurch, Mr Halligan, Christchurch; Mr J. Lang, Mrs G. Margonian, Mr E. Keast; Miss I. M. Mason, Miss I. Cessford, Mr and Mrs J. Sim, Mr T. Cuddie, Mr Russell, Mr and Mrs L. A. Rhodes, Misses Rhodes (2), Masters Rhodes (2), Mr and Mrs Justice, Mr and Mrs Wilson (Dunedin) ; Mr and Mrs Hodge, Ravensbourne; Mr L. Faigan, Miller’s Flat; Mr T. Blanchard, Roxburgh; Master T. Blanchard, Roxburgh; Mr Harlow, Clyde; Mr B. H. Couchman, Cromwell; Mr S. W. MacPherson, Gore; Mr J. Thornton, Glenorchy. The interesting serial, “The Authentic Life Story of Queen Mary,” is continued in this month’s “Everylady’s Journal,” and readers will find this, the fourth of the series of articles, quite as interesting as those that have preceded it. In addition there is an interesting article which, entitled “Two Brilliant Stars,” gives the history of Miss Muriel Starr and Miss Judith Anderson, both well-known actresses. Other articles and stories, which make extremely good reading are included. The magazine will as usual be of invaluable aid to the housewife. This month’s number contains six free printed patterns of a lady’s jumper, a lady’s waistcoat, a lady’s slip, a lady’s evening frock, a boy’s suit and child’s dress. A practical lesson is given on the making of lampshades, while the crochet work page contains explicit directions for the making of a swallow border in filet crochet. The Bridge Circle of the Southland Women’s Club held an open evening on Monday. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs Owen-Johnston, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Kennedy (Otautau), Mr and Mrs J. Hamilton (Bluff), Mr and Mrs L. Webb, Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Mr and Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mr and Mrs H. 0. Haggitt, Mesdames J. Waymouth, W. S. Todd, H. 0. Stuckey, H. P. Thomas, Pasley, Malcolmson, P. H. Vickery, J. Thomson, Harris, W. Macalister, T. M. Macdonald, A. E. Smith, Farrant, Cochrane, George Macdonald. Misses Campbell, Lousley, Fynes-Clin-ton, Perrin, Brown, Young, Waymouth, R. Macdonald, Swale (Centre Bush), E. Robertson; Messrs Glen, Boyd, Robinson, Waymouth (2), Swale (Winton), Oughton, Grant (Otautau). Two special prizes which had been donated were won by Dr. Owen-Johnston and Mrs John Thomson. The weekly prize for the highest score was won by Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mrs Owen-John-ston winning the prize for the hidden number.

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the Southland Women’s Club on Tuesday evening when the Play Reading Circle read John Drinkwater’s play “Abraham Lincoln,” with the following cast. Abraham Lincoln— Miss Cran ; Frederick Douglass—Mrs Stanley Brown; Seaward—Mrs T. F. Macdonald ; Hook—Mrs Butchers; General Grant—Mrs Mclnnes; Captain Malins—Miss Collins; General Lee —Miss Manson ; Scott—Mrs J. Macdonald; Mr Potter—Mrs Camm; Mrs Stone—Mrs Hutton; Mr Hook—Mrs Butchers; Mrs Lincoln—Mrs T. F. Gilkison; Susan—Mrs Farrant; Mrs Otherly—Mrs Hobbs; Mrs Blow—Mrs Tennent; Chroniclers —Miss Bailey, Chorus—Mrs A. M. Macdonald. Before the play was read, Mrs A. M. Macdonald, gave a short sketch of the life of John Drinkwater. Those present were Mesdames McFarlane, Hackworth, T. S. Miller, Carman, D. H. Thomson, G. Cruickshank, F. A. D. Barclay, T. M. Macdonald, F. 0. Mac Gibbon, J. Robertson, W. Jones, Tomlinson, Nicholson, J. McCrostie, OwenJohnston. Misses McLean and Mollison [ (Dunedin).

Miss Estelle Field is the guest of her filter, Mrs Newth. Mrs. N. C. Kensington is spending a short holiday in Dunedin. Miss Eileen Mollison (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs A. G. Butchers. Mr. and Mrs Laidlaw w-ere in Invercargill for the students’ dance on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs C. de R. Andrews and family j left on Thursday morning for their new' home in Dunedin. The Misses Jeanne Gordon, Avis Petchell and 0. Trotter, of Riverton, were in town for the students’ dance on Tuesday night. Miss Humphries, of Dunedin, who was pianiste at the Capping concert, was the guest of Miss Olive Holloway, while the party were in Invercargill. Mrs Turtle and Miss Agnes Turtle, of Wright’s Bush, have left to spend a holiday in Sydney with Mr and Mrs J. Arthur, who are returning home after a year’s tour in Britain, Canada and British Columbia. Mr and Mrs Arthur, Mrs Turtle and Miss Agnes Turtle spent an enjoyable week-end with Mr McCullough, of Lindisfarne. STUDENTS’ DANCE A delightful dance was held in Smith’s Hall on Tuesday evening, in honour of the Otago University students, who took part in the Capping Concert. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers and balloons, and additional festivity w r as lent to the scene by the fact that all the dancers carried small sticks looped with coloured streamers. The Gaiety Band was in attendance, and dispensed the excellent music. The committee, which consisted of Mesdames A. Dickens, H. B. Farnall, A. A. Tennent, Misses Bews, Hazlett, Strettell and Tucker, are to be congratulated upon the success of the dance, which was easily the brightest and most enjoyable one of. this season. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs Owen-Johnston, Dr. and Mrs A. Tennent, Dr. and Mrs BurnsWatson, Major and Mrs McHugh, Captain and Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs Chartres, Mr and Mrs B. Hewat, Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs R. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs E. Broad, Mr anti Mrs G. Broughton, Mr and Mrs C. C. Jennings, Mr and Mrs H. Carswell, Mr and Mrs Holdoway, Mr and Mrs A. G. Butchers, Mr and Mrs J. Macalister, Mr and Mrs H. B. Farnall, Mr and Mrs Dickens, Mr and Mrs John Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Lane (Bowmont), Mr and Mrs L. B. Hutton, Mr and Mrs R. Camm, Mr and Mrs G. Keddell, Mr and Mrs J. G. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs S. M. Macalister, Mr and Mrs J. Cameron, Mr and Mrs F. C. Rowley. Mesdames E. W. Howorth, C. B. Snow, L. Webb, AbbeyJones, W. S. Todd. Misses N. Strettell, K. Hazlett, K. Wilson, Bews (2), P. Webb, M. Annan, Rankin (2), Giller (2) Mossburn, Copland, G. Kensington, M. Royds, R. Scandrett, I. Vipan, K. King, M. Logan, J. Rodger, Ross (2), Mehaffey, McQueen, M. Clark, Johnson, C. Webb, W. Macpherson, M. Hunter, N. Nisbet, E. Bews, Peters, T. Watson, H. Pinckney, M. Wingfield, Hutton (Bluff), E. Robertson, Waymouth, O. Morrah, Collins (2), L. Edwards, E. Oliver, N. Oughton, J. Gordon, A. Patchell, Trotter (Riverton), M. Ott, P. Drewe, M. Rains, N. Clapp, Hackworth, B. McGregor, Loughnan (2), S. Hawke, Tucker, Brookesmith (2), T. Mac Ewan, Todd (2), M. Cardno, E. Stevenson, O. Holloway, Humphries (Dunedin), Ross, Richardson (2), Mollison (Dunedin), Messrs Gibbs, Connor

(2), Wyllie, Hannan (2), Brcbner, Mercer, Connor, Dallas (2), Butler, de Clive Lowe, N. C. Gaughan, Melliss, Perry, Cachmaille, Golding, Pitcaithley, Moore, Rostgard, Scott, Earle, Campbell, Kirkland, Crawshaw, Hodge (Dunedin), F. Tucker, R. Royds, Menlove (2), J. C. Prain, G. Mackenzie (Riverton), M. Ott, G. Sadd, S. Hazlett, B. Hazlett, T. Preston, Waymonth, G. Todd, G. Reed, Macdonald (2), G. Gilmour, J. Dick, H. Smith, R. Chisholm (Auckland), A. R. Dunlop, T. Thomson, R. Hamilton, A. Speight, N. Macalister, R. Wilson, D. Irving, M. Scott, Keil, H. Hunter, A. Oughton, W. Bews, D. Whitson, B. Martin, J. Dundas, T. Mahoney, Shearer, Stoddart. PLUNKET SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Plunket Society was held on Wednesday morning, when Mrs H. W. Royds took the chair instead of Mrs T. D. Pearce, who was unable to be present at the beginning of the meeting. The following members were present:—Mesdames T. D. Pearce, A. F. Hawke, W. Macalister, W. S. Todd, W. Hammond, J. Thomson, Parkin, J. Robertson, R. M. Strang, J. B. Sale, C. C. Jennings, Callender, J. Macdonald, F. Hall, C. Campbell. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Tait and Burwell. Mesdames Sale, Callender, Strang and Hammond were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month. Mrs Royds reported that a spare room in the Anderson Plunket Home had been let to Nurse Latta from Thursday, June The secretary reported that a donation of £5 had been received from the Southland Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association. The gardener at the Karitane-Hunt Hospital stated in his report that a man had been employed to cut the waste trees in the bush and that four cords of wood were now ready for us. Half an acre of lawn had been ploughed for a potato patch for next season, and that some seed potatoes were now required. Mrs Hammond offered to send out one sack of seed potatoes. Mrs Royds reported that some new mattresses, a second-hand mangle and some coconut matting had been procured for the Karitane-Hunt Hospital. Mrs Pearce stated that Miss Patrick had recently spent one day in Invercargill. Miss Patrick presented the committee with some material for curtains for the Mothers’ Sitting Room at the Karitane-Hunt Hospital. The matter of obtaining cushions for the Mothers’ Sitting Room at Karitane was discussed and eight members of the committee offered to give cushion covers. The cushions themselves were to be made at the hospital. Mrs Pearce spoke of the number of babies’ outfits that were required and the amount of sewing that was always to be done at Karitane. On the motion of Mrs Parkin, it was decided that a Sewing Committee be formed to cope with this. Matron McHaffie, of the Karitane-Hunt Hospital, reported that two mothers had been admitted for twenty-four hours’ treatment during the month, and that one had been admitted for a longer period. Two babies had been admitted for twenty-four hours’ treatment and six for a longer period. Sister Mclntyre returned from her holiday on May 10, when Miss Simpson completed her month of relieving work. The matron wished to thank Miss Sutton for a donation of two bags of apples and Mr Royds and Mr Jack Royds each for sending a load of wood. Nurse Wilson reported that Winton had been visited five times during the month. Thirty-eight visits had been paid to homes, while 60 adults, 47 babies and eight older children had visited the rooms. There were three new cases for the month. Riverton had been visited five times during the month. Forty-nine visits had been paid to homes, while 65 adults, 39 babies and seven older children had visited the rooms. There were nine new cases for the month. Bluff had been visited five times during the month. Thirty-eight visits had been paid to homes, while 44 adults, 39 babies and seven older children had visited the rooms. There were five new cases for the month. Tuatapere had been visited five times during the month. Sixty-one visits had been

paid to homes, while 15 adults and 15 babies had visited the rooms. There were six new cases for the month. The total number of cases under supervision was 350. Nurse Rhind reported that there were 67 new cases in town and country for the month. There were 35 at the centre. Four hundred and eighty-six visits had been paid to homes, 52 being for the first time. Two hundred and ninety-five adults, 225 babies and 58 older children had visited the rooms. The total number of babies under supervision was 1,188, and of older children 840. Nine letters and forty telephone calls for advice had been received, and ten letters answered. Nurse Rhind sent in the first report from the Waikiwi district. It stated that Waikiwi had been visited five times during the month. Fifty-four visits had been paid to homes, six being for the first time. Fortyfour adults, 38 babies and 17 older children had visited the rooms. There were four new cases for the month. Forty-one babies and 24 older children were under supervision. WEDDINGS WILSON—JOHNSTONE. A pretty wedding was celebrated at “Silversprings,” Otahuti, on the morning of June 9. The contracting parties were Margaret Ferguson, eldest daughter of Mrs R. J. Wilson, and James Prestwick Johnstone, eldest son of Mrs R. E. Johnstone, of Isla Bank. The bridesmaid was Miss Lilia Herbison and the bridegroom was attended by his brother Thomas as best man. The bride was given away by her brother. The Rev. Evans performed the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of blue crepe-de-chene embroidered with silver lace and the usual veil and orange blossom. She wore shoes and stockings to tone and carried a bouquet of roses and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaid wore a frock of lavender crepe-de-chene and carried a bouquet of flowers to tone. A reception was afterwards held and a long toast list honoured. The young couple left by motor for the north. The bride travelled in a grey tailored costume with shoes and stockings .to tone, a wine coloured hat and white fox fur. On their return they will take up residence at Isla Bank. COLQUHOUN—COOK. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, on Wednesday, May 18, when Belle Nichol, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cook, Makarewa, was married to John WiL liam, son of Mr Colquhoun, Tay street, Invercargill. The Rev. C. J. Tocker performed the marriage ceremony. The church was decorated by a number of girl friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of corn-flower blue crepe-de-chene and picture hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of bronze and blue chrysanthemums. The bride was attended by her nieces, Miss Helen Rewcastle, as bridesmaid, and Miss Dorothy Rewcastle, as flower girl. The bridesmaid wore lemon taffeta and carried a bouquet of lemon and blue chrysanthemums. The flower girl wore peach crepe-de-chene and carried a basket of flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R. Dyet as best man. As the bride left the church a little girl presented her with a silver horse-shoe. Mrs A. E. H. Bath presided at the organ. The wedding breakfast was held in the Haeremai Cafe and was attended by 40 guests, who were received by Mrs Cook. The Rev. C. J. Tocker presided over the gathering, which honoured the usual toasts. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a ring set with pearls and a pearl brooch; to the bridesmaid an opal ring and to the flower girl a gold brooch. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a gold watch and chain. The happy couple left by the afternoon express on their honeymoon trip.

McCORKINDALE—RONALD. A wedding of special interest in the Western District was solemnised in the Presbyterian Church, Nightcaps, on Wednesday, June 3. The contracting parties were Miss A. Ronald, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Ronald, of “Brunerican,” Nightcaps, and Mr A. R. McCorkindale, second son of Mr and Mrs M. McCorkindale, who reside in the same district. The bride wore a frock of pink georgette with overskirt of silver lace. The usual bridal veil, finished with touches of orange blossom was arranged with a coronet of pink and silver leaves. She wore shoes and stockings to match and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, maiden-hair fern and asparagus. She was attended by Miss Jean Ronald, who wore a frock of pink ray-de-chine trimmed with pink posies and silver streamers. She wore shoes and stockings to match. Her bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. On her hair she wore a coronet of pink and silver. The bride’s mother wore a frock of black crepe-de-chine with ecru coloured vest and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of mauve chrysanthemums. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of navy blue with hat and bouquet to match. The bride was given away by her father and the Rev. Boyd performed the marriage ceremony. The church was overcrowded with friends of the young couple, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to the hall where they were received by the bride’s parents and entertained at the wedding breakfast. The guests numbered about 50. During the wedding breakfast Mr Norman McCorkindale, who assisted the groom as best man, read numerous telegrams conveying congratulations and good wishes to the young couple. The bride travelled in a fawn rep ensemble suit, trimmed with cherry red with hat, shoes and stockings to match. REA—DOMIGAN. The Rev. J. Chisholm was the officiating minister at a wedding of much local interest, celebrated at Knox Church, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, on Wednesday morning. The contracting parties were Dorothy Domigan, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Domigan. Tweed street, and William Rea, son of Mrs McKenzie, Tweed street, and the late Mr William Rea. Mr Good presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty sleeveless frock of ivory satin with a full skirt of silver lace. Her hand embroidered tulle veil was arranged in mob cap style and was held in place with a wreath of orange blossom. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, relieved with asparagus fern and looped with streamers of white satin ribbon. The two bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Domigan, sister of the bride, and Miss Nancy Peters, of Dunedin, w'ore twin frocks of pink shot, taffetas made with long fichu collars, edged with silver lace, and with full petalled skirts. Both wore hats with crowns of crossed satin ribbon and dropping brims of silver lace, turned up slightly at one side. Each was trimmed with a large flower of pink taffetas tipped with silver. Both bridesmaids wore silver shoes and stockings and carried bouquets of pink and helio flowers, tied with pink streamers. The little flower girls. Rea Wilson, niece of the bridegroom, and Brenda Aslett (Christchurch) niece of the bride, wore dainty frocks of pale green taffetas made with tight fitting bodices and petalled

skirts. On their hair they wore bandeaux of silver tissue with tiny posies and flow’ers and silver streamers and carried baskets of flowers, tied with pale green bows. Mr Jim Stead (Invercargill) was best man and Mr Stan Rea (brother of the bridegroom), groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the Friendly Societies’ Hall, which was decorated with greenery and streamers. Mrs Domigan received her guests, wearing a frock of navy blue crepe-de-chene with oriental trimmings. Her hat was of navy blue panne velvet. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of grey silk morocain, with black hat. The young couple left by the express for the north, the bride travelling in a frock of wine coloured crepe-de-chene, with repp coat and velour hat to match. She also wore grey shoes and stockings. TAIT—McEWAN. On May 11 St. Cyprian’s Church, Fortrose, which had been prettily decorated for the occasion by Mrs A. J. Millard, formed the setting for an interesting wedding, when Eleanora Ferguson McEwan, of Fortrose, was married to William Robert Tait, of Mataura. A large gathering was present to witness the ceremony, performed by the Rev. G. Dawson. As the bride entered the church with her father the guests rose and sang “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden,” with organ accompanied by Miss Clarke. The bride wore a gown of cream crepe-de-chene and silver lace. Her embroidered veil of silk tulle, which was lent for the occasion, fell from a coronet of orange blossom and she w’ore silver shoes and stockings to match. A shower bouquet of white blooms and maiden-hair fern completed a charming toilette. She was attended by her sister Jessie who wore a frock of cyclamen crepe-de-chene with Dutch cap of cyclamen tulle with streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr P. Richardson, of Mataura. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to Humphries’ Hall where Mr and Mrs A. McEwan, the bride’s parents, received their guests. Mr. Dawson presided at the wedding breakfast, and after the toast of the King and the singing of the National Anthem, proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom to which Mr W. Tait ' responded. The bridesmaid, proposed by Mr Tait was replied to by Mr Richardson. Mr Chisholm replied to the toast of the bride’s parents. The toast of the bridegroom’s parents being responded to by Mr Coltard, Mataura. During the afternon Mr P. Tait gave a splendid rendering of “Mary” and “Mary of Argyle.” The Rev. Evans and Mrs D. Anderson, Mr Richardson, Mr Chisholm, Miss Mclntyre and Mr McFadzien also sang and were much appreciated. Mr Dawson recounted a number of humorous anecdotes. The bride travelled in a cinnamon ensemble suit trimmed with fur and handsomely embroidered with hat to match. The bride received from the bridegroom a leather purse beautifully embossed. The bridegroom received from the bride a leather travelling trunk and the best man a gold fountain pen. The bridesmaid received a small marble clock. On the eve of her marriage, the bride was the recipient of a silver teapot and hot water jug from the congregation of St. Cyprian’s Church, Fortroso, as a token of appreciation of her services as organist. THOMSON—DRAIN. The wedding was recently solemnised at First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, of Annie, fourth daughter of the late Mr Robert Thomson, of Lochiel, and John, third son of Mr James Drain, of Cleverley, Spar Bush. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The Rev. Lawson Robinson officiated. The bride, who was given ,away by her brother, Mr J. R. Thomson, wore a frock of ivory satin, with overdress of silver lace with shoes and stockings to tone. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, maidenhair fern, and asparagus. Her veil w’as beautifully

embroidered and formed a train arranged from a coronet of orange blossom. The bridesmaid, Miss Alice Thomson, sister of the bride, wore a frock of palepink crepe-de-chine, with silver lace insertion. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums. Little Miss Ray McCrostie, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl and wore a pretty dress of heliotrope crepe-de-chine with shoes and stockings to match, and carried a bouquet of white and heliotrope flowers. Little Victor Wright, nephew of the bride, acted as page boy. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Duncan, as best man. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the Federal, where between 80 and 90 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast, where the usual toast list was honoured. The young couple left by motor for the North, on their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling frock was winecoloured charmalaine, trimmed with gold. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many presents. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a set of furs, to the bridesmaid a string of pearls, and to the flower girl a gold bangle. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold albert and to the best man a gold albert. The guests included: Mr J. R. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs J. McCrostie, Mr and Mrs C. McCrostie, Mr and Mrs C. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs D. Drain, Mr J. Bain, Mr and Mrs C. McEachran, Mrs A. Tapper, Mrs McMurchie, Mr and Mrs F. Wright, Mr and Mrs P. Shaw, Mrs J. Butt, Mrs J. Duthie, Mr and Mrs D. T. McKillop, Mrs J. Shaw, Miss Dot Shaw, Mr and Mrs J. C. Thomson, Mr and Mrs D. Thomson, Mrs Cunningham, Mrs W. Elley, Miss EUcy, Mr and Mrs McMillan, Miss Jessie Thomson, Mrs T. Thomson, Miss Chrissie Thomson, Mr and Mrs T. Day, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mrs W. Horrell, Mr and Mr.? J. Robb, Mr and Mrs Chrystal, Mr and Mrs M. Thomson, Mr and Mrs J. Haywood, Mrs D. Gardiner, Miss Ivy Horrell, Mrs J. Rankin, Mr and Mrs A. Cartwright, Mr and Mrs R. Cartwright, Mr and Mrs B. Leggat-, Mr and Mrs A. Nichol, Mr and Mrs Caughey, Miss Bell, and Mr and Mrs Dixon. BIVERTON GOSSIP (From Our Correspondent.) Miss Stewart, of Dunedin, has been visiting her sister, Mrs Fitzgerald, South Riverton. Mrs Milk, Ohai, has been looking up friends at the seaside. Mrs M, Cavanagh, Papatotara, spent a few days with Mrs Thomson, Tihaka. Miss Peace, Clifton, has been on a short holiday on a visit to her sister, Mrs W. J. Winton, Palmerston street. The euchre tournament again attracted a large attendance last Friday. Among those present being Mesdames D. Jones, R. Davis, J. Black, Brass (Makarewa), F. Jones, Gilchrist, W. Leader, G. Dryden, W. J. Winton, Spencer (2), W. Armstrong, Weir, Atkinson, McKay, G. Dickson, D. McDougall. W. More, R. Trail; Misses Woodward, Wright, Mills, Davis, Guest and Simpson ; Messrs T. Barron, E. Spencer, W. More, C. Bulman, J. McKenzie, C. Molloy, Lockhard, Weir (2), Watson, A. McKenzie, R. Davis, J. Hymera, J. Campbell, J. Matheson (2), J. Russell, Younger, J. Milligan, D. McDougall, R. Horsham, J. McKinnon, G. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Fleck, D. Jones, John Crawford and Johnstone.

Mr and Mrs Duncan McGregor, of Nightcaps, are the guests of Mr and Mrs C. Quested, Colac Bay. The Riverton Rowing Club intend holding a dance on the 17th instant in the theatre. The object is to raise funds, which will go towards the plant. A strong committee has been appointed, and rowing men from other clubs are expected to be present. Miss Hardie, of Wellington, is on a visit to friends in the Western District. Mrs Pascoe, who has been on a visit to her sister in Auckland, has returned. Miss 0. Trotter, Miss Petchell and Messrs McKenzie and N. Trotter were present at the dental ball in Invercargill. Mr and Mrs A. D. Mclvor, who have been on a visit to Dunedin, have returned.

WINION NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent.) Mrs. Boyce, Invercargill, visited her sister, Mrs Hishon, last week. Mrs. H. Anderson has returned from Dunedin. Sister H. Liddell is visiting her sister, Miss E. Liddell. Mrs M. T. Jones, Middlemarch, paid a flying visit to the town ou Thursday. Miss Clare Kilkelly is on holiday in Invercargill. Dr. Rosa Collier, Invercargill, was a guest at the Commercial Hotel during the week. Mrs. W. S. Horrell, Te Tua, has been spending a few days with Mrs. J. Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs J. T. Cunningham and Mrs W. S. Horrell, motored to Invercargill on Tuesday to at' tend the Thomson—Drain wedding. Mrs A. D. McArthur was here for a few days as the guest of her mother, Mrs Grimwood. MLs Rita Coster, Ryal Bush, has been staying with her sister, Mrs T. C. Taylor. Mrs J. Reilly, Dipton, was with Mrs M. Reilly for a few days. The popularity of Miss Annie Thomson, whose marriage to Mr J. Drain took place on Tuesday, was clearly manifested by the large gathering of friends at a gift evening given in her honour in the Lochiel Hall on Friday. At an interval in the dancing Mr W. Macdonald asked her acceptance of the numerous gifts and wished her many happy years of married life. Mr Drain replied on her behalf. Music for the dance was supplied by Miss Brown (piano) and Messrs Brown and Moy Jan (violin). Little Florence Bryce, Barkly, celebrated her ninth birthday on Friday. The afternoon was spent in games and in the evening songs and recitations were given by the children. Before leaving some of the girls wished their little friend many happy returns of the day and thanked Mrs Bryce for her hospitality. Those present were: Mesdames J. Blackpiun, Poole, Lavelle, H. Grimwood, Dowlei| Miss Ivy Blackmun, Dorothy Blackmun, Rose Dowler, Eva Norton, Cathie and Eileen Lavelle, Isabel McKenzie, Messrs Challis and McStay, Bert Grimwood, George and Wallace Dowler, Allan Blackmun, Martin and Maurice Lavelle, Bert Poole and lan McKenzie. The Presbyterian Bible Class Rally held in Winton on Friday closed in the evening with one of the largest socials held in the Sunday School Hall. The games were controlled by Mr R. Blyth and Misses W. Wilson and M. Kerse played for them. Seventy-two players attended the bowling and football euchre tournament held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. The president of the Bowling Club, Mr N. Metzger, presented the prizes, a box of handkerchiefs donated by Mrs H. Liddell and a doulton plate to Mrs M. Forde (24 points) and a set of military brushes to Mr H. Knight (22 points). Supper was dispensed. The euchre tournaments conducted by the Radio Card Club in conjunction with the Municipal Band concluded on Thursday when there was again a large attendance. Miss A. Holland and Mr John Ryan were the winners and each received an afternoon teaset. Mr W. W. Sands secured the consolation prize, an electric torch, in the play off with Mr P. Cahill. The aggregate prize, an ivory doulton dinner set, went to Mr John Ryan whose score for the season was 77 points. Mrs A. Nicholson was runner-up with 75 points. The Radio Card Club will continue the euchre parties next Thursday. In future no aggregate prize will be awarded but three prizes, first, second and third, will be given each evening. Those for next night are afternoon tea sets.

The Heddon Bush footballers held a very successful dance in the Heddon Bush Hall on Wednesday at which the surrounding districts were well represented. Mr F. Taylor carried out the duties of M.C. in a very efficient manner. Excellent music was supplied tw JeUymaa’ii Ordw&ra of tbsee

instruments. The caterer, Mrs Gill provided a tempting supper and much praise is due to Mrs Hanley for the capable manner in which she managed this part of the evening’s entertainment. Among those present were: Mesdames Hanley, Cross, E. C. Forde, Keen (Aparima), W. Matheson, T. Hamilton (Winton); Misses M. Balch, L. Egerton, I. Bourke, McKay (Winton), H. Horner, Horner (2, Oreti), Clark (2), K. Ford, Hanley (2), Cairns (3), Markey (Wrey’s Bush), McGough (Christchurch), Brown (Drummond), Martin (Feldwick), Matheson (4), Prendeville, Langford, Lynn (Wrey’s Bush), D. Woods, Payne, Affleck (Oreti) ; Messrs B. Balch, F. Anderson, M. Thomson, T. Cosgrove (Winton), Creegan, Curtin, O’Connor (Wrey’s Bush), Ford (3), Horner (5), Cairns (4), Affleck (2), W. Woods, McDonald (Oreti), J. Cross, Matheson (3), Keen, James • (Aparima), Clark (2), Andrews, J. Cowie, Cochrane (2), Prendeville (2), E. Cosgrove, E. McCarthy, W. Malcolm, C. Cairns and Brown (Drummond).

GORE CHAT (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs W. Hammond who has been on a visit to Mrs F. Wallis, Halton street, has returned to Invercargill. Mr and Mrs G. Conolly have returned from Christchurch. Mrs Baird (Arrowtown) who has been staying with her sister, Mrs D. M. Cochrane, Albany street, is visiting friends in Invercargill. Mr and Mrs W. Baker have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Hannon Wilson, who have been spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs D. S. Mackenzie, Ardwick street, have returned to Invercargill. Miss Durham, William street, gave a small bridge party on Friday evening of last week. Mrs E. G. Wilson is visiting friends at Inchclutha. Mr and Mrs Alison, Christchurch, are on a visit to Mrs S. F. Cowan, Eccles street. Mrs Grossman, who has been spending some months with her daughter, Mrs A. L. Dolamore, has returned to Gisborne. Mrs C. R. Barrett and family have left for their new home in Invercargill. Mrs C. R. Williamson was hostess at a most enjoyable bridge party at her residence, Howard street, on Friday evening of last week. A prize for the highest score was won by Mrs H. Oswin and a “concealed number” prize by Mrs S. F. Cowan. Present were Mesdames F. Wallis, sent., H. A. Price, J. M. Boyne, A. F. Houston, L. Roberts, W. Kirk, F. Scott, C. Sutton (Waikaia), F. Wallis, junr., T. L. Piller, E. Christie, J. A. Edwards, Johnston (Invercargill). J. D. Harvey and W. Hammond (Invercargill). Mrs D. M. Cochrane gave a delightful bridge party at her residence Albany street, on Saturday evening, in honour of Mrs Baird (Arrowtown) and Mrs W. Hammond (Invercargill). The hostess wore a black taffeta silk frock relieved with gold lace. Prizes for the highest scores were won by Mrs J. A. Blaikie and Mrs W. McAra. Present were Mesdames A. F. Houston, H. Oswin, A. A. Mac Gibbon, T. L. Piller, A. J. Hawke, D. B. McKenzie, J. E. Rogers, F. Wallis, junr., C. R. Green, J. M. Boyne, Misses McHutcheson and Gibbs. Prior to her departure from Gore Mrs C. R. Barrett was the guest of honour at a most enjoyable afternoon given by Mrs A. L. Dolamore, Albany street. An amusing “celebrity” competition was won by Mrs A. A. Mac Gibbon. After delicious tea had been dispensed, Mrs Dolamore, on behalf of some of Mrs Barrett’s friends, presented her with a Ruskin vase and Mrs Barrett feelingly replied. Present were Mesdames Grossman (Gisborne), E. G. Wilson, D. B. McKenzie, W. McAra, D. M. Cochrane, J. A. Edwards, Misses McHutcheson, Gibbs and M. MacGibbon.

OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Over sixty couples attended the annual ball, run under the auspices of the Anglican Young People’s Guild, which was held in the Town Hall on Friday, June 3. The young people had the building beautifully decorated with flags, greenery and streamers. The music was supplied by Jellyman’s orchestra, assisted by Mr V. Lea, while Mr R. Norman carried out the duties of Master of Ceremonies very capably. A spot-light waltzing competition was won by Miss W. Arthur (who received a pair of gauntlet gloves), and Mr W. Fowle (who was awarded a pot of brilhantine). The prizes were donated by Messrs McGill, Smith, Ltd., and G. Sinclair. The following were noticed amongst those present—Rev. and Mrs Snell, Mr and Mrs Rountree, Mr and Mrs Moore, Mr and Mrs Bradshaw, Dr and Mrs Reekie, Mr and Mrs Chamberlain, Mr and Mrs Lea, Mr and Mrs Cartwright, Mesdames Norman and Chamberlain, Misses Garnder (Clifden), Burns, Laing, Beggs (2), Muirhead, (Aparima), Arthur, Stevens, Fowle (3, Clifden), Hope, Hoare (Wairio), Ledingham (3), McKenzie, Dooley, James (3, Aparima), Lock, Norman, Moore, Hume, Bell, Prendeville, Walker, Couchman, Ireland, Heenan, Atkinson, Branks and Mclvor (Riverton), McCallum, Smith (2), Gray, Leitch (Wyndham), and Gorton; Messrs James (2, Aparima), Hoare (2, Wairio), Malcolm, Fraser Coulter, Brown, Mclvor (2), Harrington, Laing, Clapp, Cowan, Norman (2), Crawford, Bulman (Fairfax), Paterson, Sheedy (3), Walker, Stroud, McKenzie, Prendeville, A. Matheson, Burnett, McAnergney, Fowle (Clifden), Muir, Findlay (Orawia), Ireland, Pragnell (Dunedin), Jones, Hope, Geary and Thomson. Miss Sadlier, Woodlands, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H. Sadlier for a few days. Miss Hodges is on a visit to Mr and Mrs G. H. Hodges. Mr and Mrs Jones, Christchurch, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Sinclair, have returned home. Miss Scott, Dunedin, is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs S. Lightfoot. Mr and Mrs James Smith have been spending a holiday in Dunedin. Misses F. Macdonald and B. Muir (Nightcaps) spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs A. A. Macdonald.

Miss Heenan (Dunedin) has been spending a few days with Mr and Mrs G. Hewton. The euchre tournaments run by the Anglican Church still retain their popularity, and the attendance on Monday evening was fairly large. The hostesses were Mesdames Baker, Booth and Porteous, and the prizes were awarded to Mrs Blaikie and Mr Moore. The consolation prizes went to Mrs Saxelby and Mr Len Harrington. Mr Lumsden kindly donated the ladies’ prize. Amongst those present were noticed Mr and Mrs H. Booth, Mr and Mrs Rountree, Rev. and Mrs Snell, Mr and Mrs Blaikie, Mr and Mrs Moore, Mr and Mrs Bradshaw, Mr and Mrs Rawlinson, Mesdames Porteous, Baker, Saxelby, Lea, Robertson and J. Scatter, R. Cuppies and Robinson, Misses Hay, O’Brien, Scatter (2), Kearns (2), R. Corkhill, Morgan, Messrs A. Smith, Pulley (3), Bulman (3), O'Brien, Muir, Harrington (2), James, Cole, Gately, Robson, Connell (2), Kearns and M. Matheson. BLUFF NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs W. Urwin, of Bluff, has gone for a visit to the North Island. The Foveaux Club gave an invitation dance on Monday to which the officers of the steamers in port—Cumberland and Karetu were invited and attended. The dance was held in Barber’s Hall, the floor was full and the affair a success in every way. In return the officers of the steamers mentioned gave a return dance in the same hall on Tuesday. Though time had been short the hosts introduced a number of novelties and effects which much enhanced the enjoyment of their guests. Prizes, incidental to the dancing fell to Mrs C. Horne, Miss Sligo and Mrs E. W. George. A euchre party was held in the Radio (Bradshaw’s) Hall on Saturday night. There was a good attendance and the prizes fell to Mr M. Kane 1, Mr W. Drake Senr. 2, Mr J. Silvester 3. Miss Dobson, of Kurow, is a guest of the Rev. A. and Mrs Moffatt. The Girl Guides attended church parade oa MethodiW Ctajh. The

Rev. R. McGregor gave an instructive ad- ’ dress on the subject, “He shall have do- , minion over them” which he applied to the 1 animal and other kingdoms and urged kindness and consideration to all subjective species. Mrs E. W. George, of Clyde, is staying with relatives at Bluff. Miss Waldie, of Riverton, is the guest of Mrs Bullers at Bluff. Mrs W. R. Mabson paid a visit to her relatives at Bluff on Tuesday. Mr A. H. Aitken, of Gore, chairman of the Bluff Harbour Board was in Bluff on Thursday. The local lodge of Freemasons held their installation ceremony on Wednesday. There was a large attendance at the banquet which this year was substituted for the usual dance. LUMSDEN NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Miss Maisie Young, who is attending the Training College, Dunedin, was the guest of Mrs H. Dagg during the vacation. Miss Marjorie Chamberlain, Invercargill, was the guest of Mrs J. Crosbie during the week-end. Mr and Mrs Scott and Mrs S. Richards, Invercargill, have been spending a few days with Mrs J. Watson. Miss May Anderson, Moa Flat, was the 1 guest of Mrs A. Heath, Lumsden Hills, during the week-end. Miss A. Cameron, Wendonside, is visiting her sister, Mrs A. G. Small. Miss E. Menzies, Dunedin, has been spending a fortnight with her mother, Mrs T. Menzies. Miss Gwen Taylor, Invercargill, is visiting friends at Lumsden. Mrs J. Soulsby, who has been spending a holiday with Mrs A. Leitch, returned to Dunedin on Wednesday. The first match held by the Golf Club was successfully carried out on June 3. The following ladies were present—Mesdames Brown, Hunter, McAllister, Biggar, T. Campbell, F. Thomson, Isaacs, Misses McDougall, Brotherston, Johnson, Mullan and Young. On the evening of Saturday, June 4, a gathering of members of the Crosbie family took place, the occasion being the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Joseph M. Crosbie. The spacious dining-room was artistically decorated with silver aud pink streamers. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and the happy couple were wished future happiness and prosperity by Rev. Father Woods. Scores of congratulatory and well wishing mess' we’"' received from all parts of the country. WAIRIO NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Prior to her marriage Miss Ronald was entertained at a gift evening in the Wairio Hall on Thursday, June 2. Friends gathered from far and near, and a happy time was spent in dancing. At a convenient* interval Mr James Heenan, on behalf of those present, asked Miss Ronald to accept the gifts, at the same time wishing her health, wealth and prosperity. Mr McCorkindale responded on her behalf. After the singing of ‘Tor they are jolly good fellows,” supper was handed round by the ladies, and dancing was resumed and continued until the small hours of the morning. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Amongst those present were —Mesdames Ronald, Baineaves and Sherman, Misses Ronald (2), Heenan, Irwin (3), Beck (2. Timaru), Beggs (3), Muirhead, James (3), Ayton (2), Knox, Sherman, Bain (2), Egan (2), Valli, Burke, Curtin (2), O’Connor, Greer, McDonald (3), Keen (2), and Hawthorne, Messrs McCorkindale, Ronald (2), Heenan (3), Officer, McDonald (2), Beck, Muirhead, James (3), Dewe, Hoare (2), Valli (2), McGdy, Keen (2), Dickson, Finn, Curtin (2), Hawthorne, Ayton (3), Malcolm and Foster. SPRINGHILLS NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) A very successful plain and fancy dress ball was held in the Springhills Hall on June 1, visitors from Waitane, Glencoe, Hedgehope, Tussock Creek, Browns, Hokonui and Winton were present. Prizes were given for the best costumes. Mrs D. Chisholm won the ladies’ prize and Mr Eric King, the gentlemen’s prize. The musicians for the evening were Mr and Miss McMaster assisted by Messrs F. Smith (accordeon), R. White (violin), Lewis (piano), and Miss R. Smith (piano). The supper was catered for by Mrs Gill, Winton. Mr F. Smith acted as M.C. for the night. During the evening Miss B. Smith danced the Irish Jig which was much appreciated. Some of those present were Mesdames D. Chisholm (granny), Shaw (euchre), Anderson (poppy), Misses D. Chisholm (gipsy), M. Anderson (early Victorian), J. Anderson (butterfly), A. Chisholm (butterfly), R. Smith (gipsy), B. Smith (Britannia), Rosie Smith (Colleen), N. Gill (confectionery), J. Gill (Christmas cake), O. Anderson (baby), D. South (ballet girl), L. Shaw (good-luck), Messrs E. King (Indian), W. Shaw (bowler), A. Brown (clown), R. Blee (pierrot), N. McDonald (Harlequin), F. Smith (Black and White), W. Thomson (lady), C. Henderson (footballer), E. Frisby (nigger), C. Hooker (ghost), G. Warren (clown), A. Butler (soldier), G. Lewis (jockey). Another very successful night was spent at the weekly euchre party and dance held in the Springhill? Hall on Wednesday, June 8. This time Mrs J. Aitken proved the winner of the ladies’ prize, while Mr W. Shaw won the gentlemen’s prize. After an enjoyable supper, the room was cleared for dancing which was indulged in till midnight. The music was supplied by Misses M. Anderson (violin), R. Smith (piano), and Messrs F. Smith (accordeon), E. King, T. George (piano), while Mr F. Smith carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual efficient manner.