THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20207, 18 June 1927, Page 20 (Supplement)

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By “DrindeUa”)

Mrs Alan Macalister is spending a holiday in Timaru. Mrs W. Clark, Hensley Street, is spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs J. A. Hobart and infant son are on a visit to New Plymouth. Miss Katherine Webb returned to Otago ’Varsity during the week. Mrs Beere (Geraldine) is at present the guest of her mother, Mrs Wade. Mrs N. J. Armour was a hostess for Mrs Foster on Tuesday afternoon. Mias Nan Oughton who has been visiting friends in Otautau has returned. Mr and Mrs C. Speight (Dunedin) spent the week-end at the Grand Hotel. Miss Jenny Rodger was the guest of Miss McHutcheson, Gore, for last week-end. Mrs. A. J. Deaker, Bowmont street, has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. Miss Stobo who has been the guest of Mrs D. M. Cochrane (Gore) has returned. Mrs W. J. Boyce left by Tuesday’s express on a holiday visit to New Plymouth. Mrs N. C. Kensington returned at the end of last week from a few days spent in Dunedin. The Hon. and Mrs A. F. Hawke, and the Misses Hawke leave on Tuesday for Wellington for the Parliamentary session. The Misses Marjorie Copeland, Marjorie Manson, and Gwen Kensington returned to Studholm House, Dunedin, on Monday afternoon. Mrs R. A. Harvey, Thomson Street, was a hostess on Monday afternoon for Mrs Foster, who leaves next Saturday for Whangerai. The engagement is announced of Annie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs R. Sutherland, Motorimu, to Kenneth, second son of Mr and Mrs C. Cook, Nile Street, Nelson. On Tuesday evening the pupils of Miss Cran assisted by friends gave a delightful reading of “As You Like It,” in the Women’s Club Rooms, in aid of the funds of the Karitane-Hunt Hospital. Miss R. Macdonald, who has been visiting India and the Federated Malay States, returned ,to New Zealand last week and spent a few days with her mother Mrs H. Macdonald, Gala street. Miss Macdonald left again for Napier last Friday. Mrs A. G. Butchers was hostess at a bridge evening on Thursday, given in honour of her guest Miss Eileen Mollison, of Dunedin. Those present were Misses Eileen Mollison (Dunedin), P. McQueen, P. Sutton, V. Bews, Oughton (2), S. Weymouth, M. Todd, M. Ott, M. Mehaffey, and McLean. A very successful Surprise Party organised by Misses R. and O. Elley was held at the residence of Miss Rita McFarlane, Gladstone, on Monday evening when games and dancing were indulged in. A dainty supper added to the enjoyment of the evening. Among those present were: Misses R. and 0. Elley, M. Ronald, N. Gimblett, C. Dow, J. Smith, M. Holmes, R. Donley, P. Sloane; Messrs D. Blue, E. Blomfield, J. Wallace, Cameron (2), A. Dey, J. Craig, D. Robertson, P. Fraser, R. Braint. .At a meeting of the Garden Circle of the Southland Women’s Club held in the Club rooms on Thursday evening, Mr Macpherson, assisted by Mr McCaw, gave a lecture on the flora of New Zealand. The lecture which was illustrated by lantern slides was much appreciated by the members of the Circle. Those present were Mesdames T. S. Miller, Loughnan, J. Macalister, A. E. Smith, J. T. Prain, F. Wilson, E. R. Wilson, G. Cruickshank, P. H. Vickery, C. C. Jennings, T. F. Macdonald, J. D. Mitchell, Ritchie Crawford, Pearce, Hackworth, F. D. Morrah, G. I. Moffett, Callender, A. M. Macdonald, R. Taylor, A. A. Stewart, J. Johnston, Misses Dundas, McBride, McKay, Perrin, Conland. Those playing bridge at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday evening were:— Mesdames Spencer, Rowley, W. Handyside, Pottinger, F. A. D. Barclay, H. 0. Haggitt, W. Hammond, A. M. Macdonald, -T. M. Macdonald, A. E. Smith, Malcolmson, Harris, .W. Todd, W. Macalister, H. Carswell, H. 0. Stuckey, J. B. Sale, J. G. Macdonald, B. Hewat, F. C. Rowley, Hackworth, G. I. Moffett, G. Macdonald, Farrant, P. H. Vickery, Cutt, Walter Johnston, C. C. Jennings, F. 0. Mac Gibbon, R. S. Mclnnes, Waymouth, J. Sutton, Beere (Geraldine), Cuthbertson, J. L. Watson, J. T. Carswell, Misses Pilcher, Perrin, Brown, J. Campbell, Bews, Hackworth, Waymouth; Brodrick. The annual ball of the Southland Electric Power Board was held in Smith’s Hall on Monday evening. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the Gaiety Band supplied excellent music. Those present were:—Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell, Mr and Mrs L. B. Hutton, Mr and Mrs F. Matthewson, Mr and Mrs J. Howard, Mr and Mrs R. Murray, Mr and Mrs S. Jones, Mr and Mrs G. Matheson, Mesdames A. J. Clark, Beattie, H. A. Macdonald, Misses Allen, Bell, Blackburn, Bain, Bevin, Bryan, Brown, Beattie, Basstian, Barclay, Cardno, Cunliffe, Cassels, Coster, Clark (2), Cross, Donnelly, Donaldson (2), Davies, Fletcher, Florence, Godward, Gardner, Hallamore, Haslemore, Helm, Insoll, Morison, Meredith, Milburn, Mitchell, Mahoney, Meadows (2), Murdock, McGregor, McNaughton, McManus, McGavock, McLaren, McNicol, McKeever, Nisbet, Purdue (2), Penman, Poole, Rutledge, Strang, Stenhouse, Smith, Sligo, Sloan, Stevens, West, Walters, Wills (2), Messrs Burnett, Blomfield, Barker, Blackmore, Blackburn, Burn, Brown, Butchers, Cruickshanks, Copp, Carlow, Cooper, Cassels, Clark, Cardno, Creeser, Darby, Elliott, Edwards, Fogarty, Ford, Frampton, Gock, Gray, Gately, Galbraith, Hobbs, Hamilton, Hodge, Hall, Henderson, Hughes, Hammonds, Jones, Joyce, de Joux, Knuckey, Lawrence, Miller, Murdoch (2), Manson, Murphy, McLean, McGill, McDonald, McDonald (2), McKay, Nisbet, O’Brien, Porteous, Prain, Race, Russell, Rout, Rillstone, Spiers, Strang, Shaw, Scandrett, Sheriff, Thom, Tait, Taylor, Vowell, Wills.

WEDDINGS. MACGREGOR—MACKAY. (From Our Correspondent.) St. Paul’s Church was the scene of a picturesque wedding on Wednesday, June 1, when Duncan James Macgregor, eldest sod of Mrs Macgregor, Nightcaps, was married to Johanna Matheson Mackay, second daughter of Mrs Mackay, Morrell street, Invercargill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Tocker. The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Naomi Mackay who wore a long-sleev-ed gown of apricot georgette with beaded panels at sides, and silver shoes and stockings, and Miss Hughina Mackay who wore a long-sleeved gown of blue georgette and silver shoes and stockings to match. The bridesmaids wore champagne veils beautifully embroidered and carried posies of violets in frills of champagne tulle. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Duncan Mackay, Christchurch, wore a dainty gown of brocaded crepe de chine with panels of silver lace and long sleeves of georgette gathered at the wrists. She wore a hand embroidered bridal veil (the gift of her aunt, Mrs J. Mackay, Otama). She carried a sheaf of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr lan Mackay, brother of the bride, as best man while Mr Seaward Macgregor, brother of the bridegroom, acted as groomsman. After the ceremony Mrs Mackay received the guests at the A.CJd. Tearooms.

Early in the evening the young couple left for the north, where the honeymoon was spent. WARD—HENDERSON. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday, June 8, when Margaret Ronald, only daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas Henderson, Windsor street, was married to Willis (Joe) Ward, son of Mr and Mrs Ward, East Road. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Gardiner. Miss Carter presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr Evans, wore a frock of white panne velvet inlet with accordeon pleated georgette, and trimmed with white velvet roses. Her embroidered veil was arranged with orange blossom. She wore white satin shoes and silk stockings and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by Miss Jean Wylie, of Gore, as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of lavender velvet with apron effect of georgette trimmed with ruchings of taffeta ribbon. A band of lavender tulle was worn around her hair. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. Little Joyce Ward, who attended as flower girl, wore a frock of lavender georgette with rosebud trimming. She wore a band of silver leaves around her head. Mr S. Ward, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the Federal Tea Rooms, where Mrs. Henderson received her guests, wearing a frock of burgundy repp made with a cape effect, and hat to match. She carried a bouquet. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy blue ensemble suit with hat to match. The young couple afterwards left for the north on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a violet coloured tailored ensemble suit, with silver grey shoes and stockings and hat. She also wore a fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaid was an xylonite toilet set, and to the flower girl a gold bangle. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. Mr and Mrs Ward will reside at Orepuki. BISSETT—MORTON. The wedding was solemnised on Thursday, June 2, of Mary, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs James Morton, Winton, to Christopher Bissett, eldest son of Mrs Bissett and the late Mr A. Bissett, of Invercargill. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white georgette, the front panel being accordeon pleated. At either side georgette fell in soft cascade effects from the silver girdle, and was held in place by sprays of orange blossom. Her veil was arranged with a coronet of orange blossom. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, winter roses and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss I. Morton, who wore a frock of carnation pink georgette, relieved with silver lace. On her hair she wore a coronet of shaded flowers. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet of shaded chrysanthemums to tone wtih the frock. Mr. Alister Bissett was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the Floral Tea Rooms, where the bride’s mother received her guests wearing a wine coloured ensemble suit, with fur trimmings to tone, and model hat of the same shade. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of black silk marocain, relieved wtih French grey crepe-de-chene. With this she wore a smart grey felt hat and brown fur wrap. Her bouquet was of pale heliotrope chrysanthemums. The young couple left afterwards for the north on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a frock of cameo coloured repp, with hat to tone. She also wore a fur coat.

JAMES—LANGMUIR. (From Our Correspondent.) A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Church', Invercargill, on Wednesday, June 8, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret Langmuir and Mr George James, of Aparima. The bride entered the church with her brother, Mr A. Langmuir, of Georgetown, and was attired in a fawn ensemble suit, trimmed with beaver and coney, and embroidered to tone, and with hat and shoes to match. She was attended by Mrs Parr, of Waianiwa, matron of honour, who wore a pretty velvet dress, with hat and shoes to tone. Mr. Norman James officiated as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs Langmuir, Georgetown, after which the happy couple left for the north. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs S. James, Mr and Mrs Coombes, Mr and Mrs Richardson, Mr and Mrs S. Lightfoot, Mesdames Dyer and Newton, Misses James, Coombes, and Mr R. S. James. The wedding was a quiet one owing to a recent bereavement in the bride’s family. On their return Mr and Mrs G. James were accorded a welcome home at their residence on Tuesday evening by the residents, when a very pleasant time was spent in dancing. At a convenient interval Mr J. D. Clouston, on behalf of those present, welcomed Mr and Mrs G. James, and wished them a prosperous wedded life, to which Mr G. James responded thanking them for their good wishes. The singing of Auld Lang Syne terminated the proceedings. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs G. James, Mr and Mrs R. S. James, Mr and Mrs S. James, Mr and Mrs R. G. James, Mr and Mrs S. Lightfoot, Mr and Mrs Richardson, Mr and Mrs J. Milne, Mr and Mrs Muirhead, Mr and Mrs Collie, Mesdames J. K. Newton, Ayrton and Ayton, Misses James (12), Coombes, Scatter, Beggs (2), Muirhead, Ronald, Scott, Ayton, Carrick, Collie and Calder; Messrs W. Seatter, Papps, Stroud, Sheedy, James (7), Clent, Ronald, Ayton (2), Houston, George, Muirhead, Dewe, Flynn, Hawthorne, Dickson (2), Kennedy, Evans, Keen and Egan.

JOHNSTON—SHARP. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Miss Nellie Sharp, fourth daughter of Mrs E. F. Sharp, 12 Mary street, Invercargill, and Mr William Johnston, only son of Mrs A. Johnston, Liddel street, Invercargill. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr A. Sharp, looked charming in a dress of cream georgette trimmed with silver lace with the usual veil and orange blossom. . She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and jonquils. She was attended by her sister, Elsie, as bridesmaid who was prettily attired in lavender crepe-de-chine trimmed with silver lace and surmounted with a coronet to match. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums with a touch of lavender and streamers of the same colour. The bride was also attended by her little niece, Miss Reta Sharp who was daintily dressed in apricot crepe-de-chine trimmed with blue forget-me-nots. She carried a basket of apricot and white chrysanthemums. The duties of best man were undertaken by Mr T. A. Dutton. The bride’s mother was attired in a prune coloured repp with silk trimmings, and hat to match. The mother of the bridegroom was dressed in a navy blue costume with hat to match. About forty guests afterwards adjourned to the “Haeremai” Cafe where the wedding breakfast was held. Telegrams of congratulation were received from many parts K of New Zealand and Australia*

The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handsome cheque and the bride’s present to the bridegroom was a gold mounted and inscribed tobacco pouch. The present to the bridesmaid was a white ivory brush, comb and mirror set, while the best man received a gold mounted fountain pen. The little flower girl’s present was a gold bangle. Later the young couple left for the north, the bride's travelling dress being a pretty cornflower blue repp and a cinnamon brown velour coat with fox fur trimmings and hat, shoes and stockings to match. On the return from the honeymoon the young couple will take up residence in Invercargill. ALLAN—CRAIG. (From Our Correspondent.) A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the home of Mr and Mrs John Craig, “Burn Bank,” Mokoreta, on Wednesday, June 8, when their only daughter, Mary, was married to Frank Fox, eldest son of Mr Frank McKay Allan and the late Mrs Allan, of Roslyn, Dunedin. Mr A. C. Wells, the district Presbyterian missionary, officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of white georgette, with silver lace trimmings; embroidered veil and silver shoes and stockings. She carried a bouquet of white winter roses and chrysanthemums, fastened with white ribbon streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Kirkland (Fairfield, Green Island), cousin of the bride, wore a frock of cornflower blue silk, and carried a bouquet of flowers similar to the bride’s. Mr Gordon de Laval Allan, brother of the bridegroom, filled the role of best man. After the ceremony 60 guests adjourned to the barn—which was ’tfry tastefully decorated for the occasion with greenery and coloured lights. Here a very dainty breakfast was aprtaken of. Later Mr and Mrs F. Fox Allan left for the north on their honeymoon. On their return they will take up house at Wyndham Station (Begg’s), of which property the bridegroom is the popular manager. In the evening a jolly dance was held in the “Burn Bank” barn. The weather being fine, Mokoreta folk turned out in full force, upwards of 70 being present. The building was tastefully decorated with native ferns and other greenery. The duties of Masters of Ceremonies were in the capable hands of Messrs George Anderson, F. F. Leckie, and John Rabbidge. The music, which was worthy of special mention, was supplied by Mr and Mrs Donnelly (violin and piano), a really capable combination; with “extras” by Mr John McDonald (“Ferndale”) on the bagpipes. During the evening, Messrs F. F. Leckie and John McDonald contributed songs; and Miss King favoured with a recitation. The majority of the guests visited the house during the evening, to inspect the large collection of beautiful wedding gifts which were on exhibition there. A bountiful supper was handed round at 11.30, after which dancing continued until a late hour. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs Craig for their hospitality, and also to the musicians whose performance had been so much admired. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” terminated a very enjoyable evening. HUNTER—MARSHALL.

An unusual amount of local interest was observed throughout Edendale and Wyndham communities, as well as further afield, in the marriage of Allan Tait, elder son of ' Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter, Wyndham, to Ivy May Hoyes, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Marshall, Edendale, which took place in Edendale Presbyterian Church, at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday this week. The Rev. R. D. McEwan was the officiating clergyman, and Mr W. W. Chaplin (organist) and his choir were present in good numbers to assist in the service of praise. The church had been beautifully decorated in honour of the happy occasion by girl friends of the bride; holly leaves and berries, white yellow, and pink chrysanthemums being used in the colour scheme, and a large bell being suspended as centrepiece. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a sleeveless dress of white georgette, relieved with sequins and silver beads, a long scalloped veil of Brussels lace trimmed with orange blossom, long silk gloves, and silver shoes and stockings; she carried a lovely bouquet composed of white chrysanthemums, maidenhair fern, and streamers. As first bridesmaid, Miss Isabel Run a Hunter, elder sister of the bridegroom, wore a beaded salmon pink georgette frock, headband of pleated silk tulle made with large rosette at the side, and diamond ornaments placed in the centre, silver shoes and stockings, and bouquet of white chrysanthemums relieved with small heliotrope flowers, and pink streamers. The second bridesmaid, Miss Jessie Ford, (Momona), cousin of the bride, wore a handsome frock of beaded heliotrope georgette, and similar headgear, shoes and stockings to those worn by first maid, while her bouquet was of similar design, too, except in the colour of the streamers, which were heliotrope. At the breakfast, bride and bridesmaids added to their raiment velvet capes en suite. Mrs Marshall, the bride’s mother, was dressed in a handsome black French crepe-de-chene frock, wtih heliotrope trimmings, and a black hat relieved with a touch of heliotrope. Mrs. Hunter, mother of the bridegroom, was seen in a black satin beaute frock relieved with vest of ecru lace, and long black satin coat trimmed with rich light-coloured fur; small black panne velvet hat to match. Mr. James Asher (son of the Rev. J. A. Asher, Napier), who is a fellow-clerk of the bridegroom, filled the role of best man; while Mr Frank Hunter, the bridegroom’s only brother, acted as groomsman. The wedding reception was held in the Town Hall. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a notable array of marriage gifts. They set out shortly before 2 p.m, on their honeymoon. For travelling, the bride wore a wine-coloured papillion costume made coatee style, wtih cream taffeta figured vest, black coat with intervening satin stripe, and small wine-coloured hat inJet with suede of same colour clasped at the side with a diamond ornament; cream silk stockings and black satin striped shoes, and grey fox fur (bridegroom’s gift). The interchange of bridal gifts was as follows: Bridegroom to bride, grey fox fur; to bridesmaids, string of pearls each. Bride to bridegroom, modern leather dressing case, to best man and groomsman, black morocco wallet each. Mr and Mrs Alexander Marshall’s residence was kept open during the remainder of the afternoon, and again in the evening when a large gathering of friends were present and a very pleasant social evening was spent. Prior to his coming south from Auckland on marriage intent, the heads of the firm in the northern city’s branch office of Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., presented Mr Allan T. Hunter with a handsome travelling rug, his particular chums in the office handed him a costly smoker’s outfit in bronze, and another branch of, the staff gave the popular groom-elect a set of stainless knives and a cut-glass breakfast cruet. Last Saturday, the girl friends of Miss Ivy Marshall met • the bride-elect in large numbers in the Town Hall, and tendered her a kitchen evening, a very useful outfit being the result. By request, Mr W. W. Chaplin made the presentation on behalf of the young lady contributors; and Mr Allan T. Hunter. (who had only arrived from Auckland a little earlier, by the night express) gracefully replied in the name of the bridal recipient.

POLLY WITH A PAST

DELIGHTFUL FROCKING. It would be difficult to imagine costumes to the eye than those which Miss Renee Kelly wears in the clever comedy, “Polly with a Past,” writes a northern exchange. The first is a cyclamen georgette frock, made with a wealth of pleats at each side of the short skirt, and trimmed with a beautiful spray of mauve and pink orchids caught to the skirt from the waist to the hem. With this she wears a close-fitting capote of crinoline straw to match, and carries a dainty parasol of a deeper shade. A diamante ornament and an anklet add the finishing touches to a unique toilette. The golfing costume in which Miss Kelly makes her next appearance is made of maize fugi, patterned with scarlet, a small scarlet hat, completing the ensemble. The evening frock is a delightful creation of thick gold tissue made with side pleats edged with bright gold. A trail of sunset roses are worn on the skirt and repeated in little posies in her hair. The frock itself took eight weeks to make and scintillates with beads. “It is threaded with a million of them,” says Miss Kelly, “possibly two million of them, for no one has ever had time to count them, and they are all sewn on by hand.” With this frock Miss Kelly carries a magnificent flamecoloured fan of ostrich feathers, presented to her by some South African admirers. Miss Emma Temple appears first in a matron’s frock of beige georgette and satin, lavishly trimmed with lace. A hat of a deeper shade adorned with pastel shaded poppies is worn with the frock. Her second gown is of Nile blue georgette over soft silk, the waist drapery fastened with a jewelled motif. Miss Phyllis Best makes her appearance in a dainty coral pink printed frock and a smart white felt hat. Her next gown is of jade green georgette with bands of white and black trimming. Miss Darner wears model old lady’s frocks, one of pearl grey georgette with ivory lace berthe, and the other of orchid crepe-de-chene.

GOKE CHAT (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs Griffiths (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs R. B. Bannerman, Ardwick street. Mr and Mrs Wilson Brown (Dunedin) have been on a visit to Mrs H. Oswin, Rock street. Mr and Mrs Allison who have been on a visit to Mrs S. F. Cowan have returned to Christchurch. Miss Jenny Rodger (Invercargill) was the guest of Miss McHutcheson for the weekend. Miss Kathleen Blaikie has returned to Dunedin. Mrs W. Gee has returned from Dunedin. Miss Devereaux, who has been on a visit to Mrs J. A. Blaikie, Devon street, has returned to Dunedin. The Rev. and Mrs W. Hamblett, who spent last week-end at Gore, have returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs T. J. Quin are on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs H. Oswin, Rock street, entertained a number of young people at a jolly little dance on Saturday evening last. Miss Stobo (Invercargill) has been the guest of Mrs D. M. Cochrane, Albany street, for a few days. Mrs H. C. Mac Gibbon is on a visit to Dunedin. On Friday evening of last week Mr and Mrs D. M. Stewart, Halton street, gave a most enjoyable dance in honour of the Misses Graham who are shortly leaving with their parents to reside in Dunedin. Present were Mr and Mrs A. L. Dolamore, Mr and Mrs A. S. Fleming, Mr and Mrs G. Conolly, Mr and Mrs J. E. Edwards, Mr and Mrs R. Ritchie, Misses D. Rodger, Blaikie (2) and Devereaux (Dunedin), Messrs J. Hamilton, C. Tripp, Gair, Pvoss, Macpherson, Howells, Wash and R. S. Green. A delightful christening party was given by Mrs W. Williams at her residence, Rock street on Saturday afternoon last, the occasion being the christening of her little

son. The decorations in the dining room where delicious tea was dispensed were most effectively carried out in pale pink. Pink streamers and silver horse shoes being suspended from the ceiling. 1 Among those present besides Mr and Mrs WiUiams and Mr and Mrs Oswin were Mr and Mrs W. Brown (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs G. Gordon (Pukerau), Mr and Mrs J. Cooper. Mesdames D. L. Poppelwell, J. E. Rogers, A. S. Fleming, J. J. Gresham, D. M. Cochrane, D. M. Stewart, Misses C. Anderson, McHutcheson, Rodger (Invercargill), R. Douglas, Gibbs and W. Gresham. Mrs P. Thomson, Broughton street, gave a very enjoyable bridge party on Saturday afternoon last. A prize for the highest score was won by Mrs C. R. Williamson. Present were Mesdames J. A. Blaikie, H. A. Price, A. F. Houston, S. F. Cowan, T. L. Piller, D. Dunham, J. A. Brown, F. Wallis, F. V. Piper, J. M. Boyne, L. Roberts, J. A. Edwards, H. Robertson, W. Kirk, A. A. Mac Gibbon, J. Brown, D. Harvey, E. Christie and Miss Taylor. A delightful surprise party in the form of a dance, was held at Mr and Mrs A. F. Ho.uston’s residence, William street, last Saturday evening in honour of Mr and Mrs S. F. Cowan who are shortly leaving for Timaru. Present were Mr and Mrs J. M. Boyne, Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller, Mr and Mrs J. A. Edwards, Mr and Mrs L. Roberts, Mr and Mrs C. R. Williamson, Mr and Mrs H. A. Price, Mr and Mrs D. Dunham, and Messrs C. Gair and J. Hamilton. A very enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs W. Kirk, Crewe street, on Tuesday afternoon. Bridge' was played in the draw-ing-room and delicious tea was dispensed in the dining-room. Present were Mesdames D. Harvey, L. Hawk, F. Wallis, F. V. Piper, S. F. Cowan, C. R. Williamson, L. Dolamore, A. A. Mac Gibbon, T. L. Piller, E. Christie, D. S. Mackenzie, J. Brown, A. F. Houston, A. S. Fleming, J. A. Brown, W. McAra, P. Thomson, F. Wallis Jnr., H. A. Price, J. A. Edwards, H. Oswin. Misses Gibbs, M. Mac Gibbon, and Taylor. The play reading circle held a very successful evening at the Misses Mac Gibbon’s residence, East Gore, on Monday, when Cosmo Hamilton’s play “The New Poor” was read, the following members taking part:— Mesdames E. Christie, A. A. Mac Gibbon, S. F. Cowan, A. F. Houston, H. A. Price, J. A. Edwards, A. S. Fleming, D. Harvey. Misses R. Blaikie, I. Mac Gibbon and Taylor. Chorus, Mrs 1). Dunham. During the evening, Mrs Blaikie in a happy little speech, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs Cowan with a dainty bouquet of sweets. Mrs Cowan feelingly replied. Present were Mesdames J. M. Boyne, P. Thomson, D. B. McKenzie, A. Campbell, A. L. Dolamore, F. Wallis, Jnr., A. W. Thomson, C. R. Green, Finlayson, D. S. Mackenzie, J. E. Rogers, T. L. Piller, J. Brown, C. Wilson, E. Mac Gibbon, J. A. Brown, L. Roberts. Misses R. Aitken, Smith, and Gibbs. The committee of the Gore Croquet Club held the third of its series of card evenings in the Cosy Tea Rooms on Wednesday when there was a large attendance. The prizes donated by Dr. and Mrs J. E. Rogers were won as follows: Bridge, Mrs G. C. Hamilton ; consolation, Mr Miller; euchre, Mrs I. I. McGregor; consolation, Mrs F. Young. At the close of the play a dainty supper was served by the committee. WINTON NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent.) Mrs G. Pullar and family, Pukerau, are visiting Mrs J. Collett. Miss Eileen Baird, Edendale, is staying with Mrs W. Young. Mr and Mrs D. Thomson, Invercargill, have been the guests of Mrs J. Cunningham. Mrs W. Harris, Te Tua, has been staying with Mrs J. T. Cunningham, Centre Bush. Air and Mrs J. A. Broom motored to Wyndham on Friday of last week to judge the vocal section at the competitions conducted by the St. Andrew’s Scottish Society. Mesdames Goodman and Richards are the guests of Mrs H. C. L. Gaut. Miss R. Poole is visiting her parents at Barkly. Mrs J. Brown and Miss Brown are in Wellington. Mrs W. McNaught is visiting Mrs A. Hogg at Awarua Plains. A team from the Winton Hockey Club visited Invercargill on Wednesday and met and defeated Progressive at Queen’s Park by 10 goals to nil. The ladies’ monthly trophy match played on the golf links on Wednesday afternoon was won by Mrs P. Reynolds. The monthly meeting of the Winton branch of the P.W.M.U. was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall on Friday evening in the form of a missionary social. Mrs Hogg (president) presided over a large gathering. She alluded to the aims and objects of the Union and to the work it accomplished both at home and abroad. In an instructive address, “An Introduction to Bolivia,” the Rev. H. Hogg related some of his experiences as a missionary in Bolivia and gave an insight into the life and customs of that interesting country. Items were contributed by Mesdames D. Wildey and J. B. Wilson (reading), the Rev. H. Hogg, Miss J. and Master E. Hogg (Spanish hymn), Misses J. McNaught, V. McKenzie, J. McDougall, M. Gerrard, V. Ward, N. Mcllwrick and Master E. Hogg (dialogue), Miss E. Scobie (piano solo), Miss Jean and Master Joe Russell (vocal duet), Masters James Watson, Douglas Heller and Jack Wilson (song), Misses Grace Garrard, Lilah Larnach, Ray McKenzie, Masters T. Smitji and E. Hogg (recitations), Masters D. Hogg, J. Mcllwrick, F. Lindsay, R. Horsburgh and W. Anderson (five questions). The sale of twelve dolls by Jean Nimmo, Hazel Darnill, Bessie Knight, Maud Branks, Elsie Thomson, Enid Dalzell, Sarita Fairbanks, Doris Gunn, Rose Erskine, Sadie Smith, Ruby Balch and Grace Hillas concluded the concert programme. Misses J. Hogg and M. Blyth played the accompaniments. A very hearty vote of thanks was acorded to the performers on the motion of the Rev. W. H. Norton. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild met on Monday evening and decided to hold a bring and buy sale in the Sunday School Hall both afternoon and evening on Tuesday, June 28, and a cake and apron fair at a later date. The fourth euchre tournament held in the interests of the Bowling and Football Clubs was most successful in every respect. A case of afternoon teaspoons was won by Mrs Charles Watson, and an electric torch by Mr H. Braxton in the play off with Mr P. Bradley. On Monday the final evening supper will be followed by a short dance. Mrs H. tyclntosh entertained her friends at the beginning of the week at a birthday tea and musical evening in honour of her little daughter’s first birthday. The dining room was decorated with coloured streamers for the occasion. On Monday afternoon a number of children enjoyed her hospitality. At an interval in the games several songs were sung by Miss V. Webb. The Young Ladies’ Musical Circle recently organised by Mrs J. Walsh made its first appearance in public in the Sunday School Hall on Tuesday evening and gave a very creditable performance. Instrumental trios were contributed by Mrs Walsh (violin), Miss Kelly (’cello) and Miss M. O’Malley (piano), songs by Mrs D. F. O’Malley, Misses E. King and I. Gilmour, pianoforte solos by Mrs Walsh, Misses M. Blyth and R. Driscoll, ’cello solos by Miss Kelly, a violin solo by Miss I. Mclndoe, and a recitation and monologues by Miss M. B. Cowie. Mrs Walsh, Misses D. and E. King and D. Wilson acted as accompanists. On behalf of the Guide Committee Dr. M. Gow thanked the members of the Circle for the enjoyable programme and also for their kindness in donating the proceeds to the Girl Guides. RIVERTON GOSSIP (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs H. Guest, who has been on a visit to Dunedin, has returned. Miss M. Cairns, of Wairio, has been staying with Mr and Mrs William Hawke. Mr and Mrs Hayles, of Waipahi, have taken up their residence at the seaside, the first-named being our stationmaster. Nurse Scoles, Invercargill, has been on a visit to friends at the seaside. Mrs E. B. Patrick, who has been holidaying in Dunedin, has returned. Mrs W. Kennedy, “Studleigh,” has been spending a short visit with friends.

Mrs and Miss McCombe, Wellington, are visiting friends in the Western District. Misses Leary have returned, after an enjoyable holiday spent in Dunedin. Another good attendance was present at the band euchre tournament on Friday and among the many present were the following—Mesdames Hames, J. Black, W. Leader, A. Gilchrist, Spencer (2), R. Trail, Weir, A. McKay, Brass, John Winton, F. Jones, Davis, McDougall, Atkinson, Misses Guest, Atkinson, Davis, Armstrong, Wright, Wood worth, and Hunt, Messrs John Crawford, H. Johnstone, A. Thompson, R. Horsham, R. Younger, Lee, Edwards, Cook, Bulman, Spencer, J. Hymera, J. Weir, G. Simpson, D. McKenzie, Leary, Walker, J. Matheson, J. Robertson, J. Fleck, Strang, W. Stirling, J. Campbell, Mann, Pringle, Russell, C .Molloy, Green, R. Davis. Miss L. Macpherson, a visitor from faroff Queensland, was in Riverton on Tuesday, and motored to the Rocks. She expects to spend some time in the Dominion and left for the Lakes on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lister and family, of South Riverton, who have been residents here for some time now, have decided for health reasons to leave -for the north. OTAUTAU NOTES x TENNIS CLUB BALL. (From Our Correspondent.) One of the most successful balls held in Otautau for a long period took place in the Town Hail on Friday last, under the auspices of the Otautau Tennis Club. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from Riverton, Orepuki, Tuatapere, Invercargill, Ohai, Nightcaps, Winton and Gore. The hall was tastefully decorated with ferns and streamers (the colours of the club) while the Western District competition cup occupied a prominent position on the stage. Excellent music was supplied by the Gaiety Dance Band from Invercargill, and this was a feature of the occasion. A dainty set supper was supplied by the ladies of the club, and was much appreciated. Mr‘H. A. Booth carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual capable style. The President (Mr G. B. Burns), the secretary (Mr H. A. Booth) and Mrs Booth, Misses Finnegan and T. Scatter (conveners of the supper arrangements) and their willing assistants must be congratulated on the success which attended their efforts. Special mention is also due to Messrs R. R. Walker and G. McAnergney who were in charge of the decorations. It is interesting to record that the club will be in a financial position as a result of this function.

The following were amongst those present:—Mr and Mrs G. B. Burns (black taffeta), Mr and Mrs H. A. Booth (grey beaded georgette), Mr and Mrs F. J. Collie, Mr and Mrs Chandler (blue taffeta), Mr and Mrs R. Buchanan (black lace), Mr and Mrs Moore (grey crepe-de-chene), Mr and Mrs Fisher (blue crepe-de-chene), Mr and Mrs Cox (white figured crepe-de-chene), Mr and Mrs Roberts (salmon marocain), Mr and Mrs S. Macdonald (black velvet), Mr and Mrs A. H. Lindsay (black georgette), Mr and Mrs W. Sadlier (white crepe-de-chene and lace), Mr and Mrs W. Coulter (black georgette and gold lace), Mr and Mrs Walden (red embroidered georgette), Mr and Mrs Mabson (white taffeta), Mr and Mrs W. McKay, the Rev and Mrs Snell (vieux rose crepe-de-chene), Mr and Mrs Templeton, Mr and Mrs A. Macdonald (red morocain), Mr and Mrs J. Chamberlain (green crepe-de-chene), Mr and Mrs Flynn (lemon georgette), Mr and Mrs Collett (black satin and gold lace), Mr and Mrs P. Grant (pink morocain), Mr and Mrs J. Scatter), Mesdames Brass (green figured satin), Porteous, Ryan, Chisholm, Stevens (lavender figured morocain), Strang (blue georgette), Misses Edie (helio georgette and sequins), Martin, Sadlier (crimson velvet), R. Beggs (cyclamen georgette and silver lace), T. Beggs (white crepe-de-chene), M. Beggs (salmon georgette), Muir (lavender shot taffeta), Campbell, Callie (blue crepe-de-chene), Scatter (flame georgette), T. Scatter, Hope (pink brocaded taffeta), Stevens (pink crepe-de-chene), Arthur (black velvet), Lock (cyclamen georgette), Winton (red figured georgette and gold lace), M. Stroud (pink beaded georgette), 0. Stroud (flame crepe-de-chene), Oughton (green taffeta), Ryan (red chenille), V. James (tomato georgette), D. James (pale pink georgette with gold lace), Muirhead (pink georgette), Hamilton (buff velvet), Foster, Chapman, Moore (white silk), Walker (lavender radium lace), Finnegan (pink beaded georgette), Renowden (pink crepe-de-chene with lace overdress), Low (blue georgette), Currie (helio morocain), Laing (salmon taffeta), Dooley (pale pink crepe-de-chene and silver lace), Harrington, Heenan, Duncan, Smellie (powder • blue georgette), Bulman (red satin with sequin overdress), Calder (lemon shaded georgette), Scott (peach shot taffeta), N. Webb (green georgette), S. Webb (pink georgette), Nisbet (pink and blue taffeta), McDougall (blue taffeta), P. McDougall (pink georgette with gold lace), McConachie, Thompson (2), Miller (green crepe-de-chene, trimmed with fringe), Horner (red crepe-de-chene), McIvor (green taffeta), Bain (lavender crepe-de-chene with silver lace), Lumsden (green taffeta and silver lace), Valli (orange crepe-de-chene), V. Walker (green taffeta), Leitch (primrose satin), B. Walker (mauve georgette), Ireland (pink crepe-de-chene), P. Smith (pink crepe-de-chene), E. Smith (green crepe-de-chene), McKenzie (blue georgette and silver lace), Burns (apricot georgette), J. Burns (blue taffeta), R. Ledingham (pink net), M. Ledingham (green crepe-de-chene), Berndtson (green taffeta), Petchell (green, with gold lace overdress), Trail (black, with blue sequin overdress), Burke, Ledingham, Gee (pink beaded georgette), Trotter (tomato georgette), Heenan (green georgette), Horner (pink taffeta), Messrs Edie, A. and W. R. G. Smith, James (3), Currie (2), Fisher, Walker, Stroud, McAnergney, Pragnell, Bulman (2), Foster, Grant, Timpany, Irving, Jones, Cowan, King, Little, Papps, Harrington (3), Yates (2), Nisbet, Macpherson, Lumsden, Rasmussen, Galbraith, Aitken, Collie (2), Cowan, Gillan, Auld, Mangan, Clapp, Hamilton, Muirhead, Spratt, A. Coulter, Beck, Humphries, Laing, Norman, Smellie, Barrett, Horner, Valli (2), Cameron, P. Clifford, Darby, Mclvor (2), Williams, Mackie, McGregor, Cloughley, Trotter (2), McDougall, Muir, Horman, Hoare and Burke. BLUFF NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) The fortnightly euchre tournament under the auspices of the Bluff Labour Party was held in the Athenaeum on Saturday last when there was a fair attendance. The competition was keenly contested and at the close the prize-winners among the' ladies proved to be Miss E. Johnsen 1, Mrs G. Bradshaw 2; and among the men, Mr J. Williamson 1, Mr Thomas Roderique 2. Mrs Andrew Lindsay, of Riverside, Dipton, spent the week-end in Bluff. The local lodge of Oddfellows held a social evening in the Radio Hall on Monday evening when there was a good attendance. The Captain, officers and engineers of the steamer Pacific Transport were present by invitation. Mr E. Parsons was M.C. and Messrs W. Bradshaw and C. Dixon supplied the music. Mrs E. W. George, of Clyde, Central Otago, left on her return home journey on Friday morning. The young ladies of the Bluff Basket Ball Club gave a social evening in Barber’s Hall on Thursday night. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there was a good attendance and all appeared to enjoy themselves.

MANDEVILLE NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) At McLeod Brothers’ residence, Wantwood, on Thursday evening, June 9, Miss Renie Pollock, their niece, celebrated her 21st birthday. Amongst those present were some of her college mates and personal friends from Gore; also a few local friends from Mandeville. Dancing, games and cards were indulged in until supper time, when the birthday cake was cut and handed round. After supper Mr S. Dunn, on behalf of Renie’s many friends, presented ,her with a grey crocodile skin leather hand-

bag and wished her many happy returns. Miss Pollock suitably replied. During the evening songs were sung by Misses E. and F. Hinchey (Gore) and Misses J. and T. McLeod ; Mr Tom Gray gave a humorous recitation. Three cheers for the guest and the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. The usual fortnightly euchre and dance was held on Tuesday, June 6, the large number present testifying to the popularity of this form of amusement. The prizewinners for the evening were—Ladies, Mrs Boyer; consolation, Miss A. Brupe; while the gentlemen’s went to Mr C. Cross, first; consolation, Mr J. Stevenson (Riversdale). At the conclusion of cards, supper was handed round, followed by a most enjoyable dance. Mr and Mrs Roche have returned from Wellington. Mrs R. Miller (Willowbank) has returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs F. Cross have returned from Titipua. APARIMA NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) A gift evening was tendered to Miss Eliza Ayton, on the eve of her marriage, in the Aparima School on Monday evening, when there was a large attendance. A very pleasant time was spent with a 500 tournament, the winners being Miss Vera James and Mr W. Ayton, the consolation prizes being awarded to Miss Ayton and Mr J. Ronald. Dancing was also indulged in to gramophone music, Mr Norman James carrying out the duties of M.C. At a convenient interval Mr W. James, junior, asked Miss Ayton to accept the gifts as tokens of esteem and goodwill from the residents of the district, and on behalf of those present wished her a bright, happy and prosperous future. Mr Scott responded in a neat speech on Miss Ayton’s behalf. A dainty supper was dispensed by the ladies prior to the singing of Auld Lang Syne. WOODEND NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) The ladies of Woodend gathered in the Woodend Public Hall on Wednesday, June 15, to bid farewell to Miss Katie Duston, who has left the district to reside in Invercargill. The afternoon was spent in dancing, singing and gramophone items. A much appreciated trio was rendered by Misses M. Edge, M. Wilson and S. Martyn, who were accompanied by Miss I. Robertson. After afternoon tea had been dispensed Mrs C. McKenzie presented Miss Duston on behalf of the ladies of the district with a hand bag and a doulton cup and saucer. She wished Miss Duston health and prosperity in her new sphere of life. Miss E. Edge also spoke of her appreciation of Miss Duston in the district, especially in connection with the social life. Miss Duston thanked all those present and for their handsome gift. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in dancing, etc. Those present were:—Miss Duston, Mesdames C. McKenzie, W. Jennings, S. McGow, J. Robertson,, A. Blomfield, A. Saunders, J. Shepherd, J. Duston, H. Wilson, J. Hilton, Misses N. Perkins, Jennings (2), I. Wilson, O. Tilson, McCallum (2), E. Edge, G. Mclvor, F. Robertson, Williams (2), J. McLaughlan. A DUNEDIN LETTER (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs Cuthbertson, who has been the guest of the Misses Reynolds, Lees Street, was entertained at many bridge parties prior to returning to Invercargill this week. Miss N. Storey (Wyndham) has returned South from a short visit to Mrs John S. Sinclair, Mornington. Mrs Acton-Adams left at the end of this week for England. Mrs Simson (Queenstown) is visiting this city. Miss Hamilton (Queenstown) is at present in Dunedin. Mrs W. Scaife (Glendhu) is staying at the City Hotel. Miss Beatrice Farquhar left on Tuesday for Wellington to stay with her sister, Lady Roberts. Mr and Mrs Winstone Barron (Napier) are the guests of the latter’s father, Sir John Roberts, at Littlebourne House. Miss Macadam (Glendhu) is a guest at the City Hotel. Mrs Patullo (Hawke’s Bay) is the guest of her mother, Mrs Ramsay, Albert Street. Miss Nancy Teschmaker (Blenheim) who was staying with Mrs H. S. Fenwick, returned north on Monday. Mrs George Roberts returned on Saturday from Wellington. Mr and Mrs 8. Solomon, and the Messrs Solomon (2) left on Monday for Australia, to spend several months, first in Sydney, and then going on to Melbourne.