THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20664, 20 April 1929, Page 20

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

“Drindella.”)

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Miss Estelle Field, of Naesby, is the guest of Miss Brodrick, "The Firs,” Waikiwi. Mr and Mrs C. J. Brodrick left by Tuesday evening’s express on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs J. A. Hamilton, who was the guest of Mrs J. T. Carswell during the week, has returned to Bluff.

Miss Goodman, who has been visiting the Rev. and Mrs Goodman at Winton, has returned to Invercargill. Mrs R. McLeod, of Geraldine, is at present the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs J. E. Bews, Dalrymple Road. Mr and Mrs Harold Jones, Lewis street, have returned from an extensive tour of the North and South Islands., Mass Ina Robertson was hostess at a bridge evening given last Friday at the residence of her aunt, Mrs J. Macleod. Miss Ina Robertson, who has completed her training at the Karitane-Hunt Hospital, left for Christchurch by last Sunday evening’s express. Miss M. Glennie has been appointed assistant to Mr A. L. Adamson in Farmers’ Union and Agricultural and Pastoral Show work, replacing Miss P. N. Ingram, who was married this week.

The engagement is announced of Stella, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Sheehan, of Winton, to James Lawrence, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs P. Fahey, of “Chiskens,” Little River. Mr and Mrs C. Stanley Smith, of Dunodin, who visited Invercargill for the wedding of their son, Mr George Smith to Miss Phyllis Ingram, are at present the guests of Dr and Mrs J, Torrance at Bluff.

The engagement is announced of Betty, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Norton Oram, of Highgate, Roslyn, to Arthur, younger son of Mr and Mrs George Hatley, elf Gloucestershire street. Christchurch, writes the Otago Daily Times. Guests at the Grand Hotel during the week included: —the Hon. D. H. Drummond and Mrs Drummond (New South Wales) ; Mr and Mrs Humphries (Timaru) ; Mr and Mrs .C. Stanley Smith, Miss Lorna Smith, Mr D. Smith and Mr Burk (Dunedin).

The monthly meeting of the League of Mothers was held in the Girl Guide Association Rooms yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members and four new members were enrolled. Mr J. A. McPherson, curator of the Public Gardens, gave an interesting and instructive address on “Bulb Planting.” Yesterday afternoon nearly forty members of the Garden Circle of the Southland Women's Club motored to Otatara to visit the gardens of Mrs Tucker and Mrs Handyside. The beautiful native bush provided ample shelter from the cold wind and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was spent. The numerous shrubs in Mrs Handyside’s garden, laden with brilliantly coloured berries were very much admired, a white pine tree covered with ripe orange coloured berries being an object of especial interest.

A musical student full of enthusiasm for her work, and with many interesting stories to tell of student life in London, is Miss Lorna Smith, a young Dunedin contralto, who returned recently from England and who visited Invercargill on the occasion of the marriage of her brother Mr George Smith to Miss Phyllis Ingrain, this week. Immediately upon her arrival in Ixm.don, Miss Smith sang for Madame Ada Crossley and Miss Stella Murray, upon whose advice she became a pupil of Anne Williams..' After two years intensive study and training under this teacher, Miss Smith spent a few months in Continental Conservatoriums. Miss Smith intends after a recital in her home town on Monday to undertake tuition of pupils, continuing at some future date her studies in Europe.

Recent guests at The Hermitage, Mount Cook, were:—Mr and Mrs J. B. Hislop, Mrs •N. .Mackenzie, Dunedin; Mr and Mrs J. H. Mitchell, Mr Robert B. Bell, Mr William Bell, Timaru; Mr and Mrs E. C. Gardiner, Christchurch; Mr and Mrs D. Andrew, Mr J. Andrew, Hyde; Mr and Mrs E. ('. Scott, Ceylon; Mr and Mrs J. Hislop, Miss Pat Hislop. Auckland: Miss A. Rogan. Kelso; Mrs W. A. McCrae, Misses J. C. and F. McCrae, W’akarij.the Hon. and Mrs D. M. Drummond, Mrs W. Ugarty, Miss E. Legarty, Mr and Mrs W. E. Eisen, Miss J. Eisen. Wellington; Mr T. P. Royde, Mr and Mrs Wayte, Mr J. G. Duncan. Miss M. A. Moore, Southland; Mrs Ed. Crosier, Brisbane; Mr and Mrs C. H. Brooking, Perth; Mr J. F. Snowden, Mrs E. H. Longsdon, England; Mr Claude H. Weston, New Plymouth.

Recent- guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, included:—Mr H. Macey, Mr D. S. Broughton, Mr and Mrs H. Newell, Mr and Mrs G. A. Munro, Mr A. E. C. Mathieson, Mr Harold Varney, Mr George A. Sutcliffe, Mrs Macpherson. Messrs J. and D. Macpherson, Mrs de Clive Lowe, Mr and Mrs H. L. Dolomore, Mr and Mrs H. Brown, of Dunedin; Mr and Mrs Harlow, Mrs George, Mrs McArthur, of Clyde, Mr M. E. McTaggart, Cromwell; Miss Bradfield, Mr Bradfield, Owaka; Mr and Mrs C. Aitchison, Patearoa; Miss E. Wilson, Waipiata; Mr J. Duncan, Gore) Captain and Mrs Robertson, Auckland; Mr and Mrs McQuarrie, Wellington; Mr C. E. Krusabs, Rotorua; J. G. Hewitt Esq., S.M., Marton; Mr W. D. Sutton, Mr C. R. Hedges, Oatnaru; Mrs Love, Yorkshire; Miss Innes, Mr F. Snowden, London; Mr E. B. Lee, Mr H. Pearce, Mr H. 0. Jones, England; Mr S. Short, Cape Town; Misses Magney (2) Sydnfy.

The reception room of the Southland Women’s Club, was decorated with large bowls of autumn tinted leaves and chrysanthemums 'on Tuesday when the PlayReading Circle held its opening evening, In.the absence of Mrs Stanley Brown, Miss Perrin acted as chairwoman. Two plays were.read “A Marriage Has Been Arranged” by Alfred Sutro, with the following cast: — ‘‘Lady Aline de Vaux”-—Mrs T. S. Tomlinson; “Mr Crockstead” —Mrs C. E. Watts; Chorus—Mrs Ritchie Crawford,. and “The Artist” by A. A. Milne with the following cast:- —“He”—Mrs A. C. Mac Ewan; “She” —Mrs John Macdonald; Chorus—Mrs A. G. Butchers. After the reading of the first play, Miss Perrin asked for nominations for a committee member to fill the position left vacant by Mrs Cruickshank on her departure from Invercargill. Prior to the election, Mrs R. S. Mclnnes moved that the number of members on the committee be increased from five to seven. The motion was seconded. Mrs T. S. Tomlinson moved as an amendment that the matter be held over until the return of the chairwoman, Mrs S. Brown, who had already signified her disapproval of this motion at the annual meeting. Mrs Farrant .seconded the amendment, which was carried on a show of hands. Mrs Coghlan was elected to the position of committee member. Those present were: —Mesdames G. Chewings, E. W. Howorth, Hackworth, W. Macalister, W. S. Todd, H. 0. Stuckey, E. R. Wilson, T. F. Macdonald, T. M. Macdonald. J. N. Armour, J. D. Mitchell, F. Corkill, H. J. Farrant, T. F. Gilkison,' J. H. Waymouth, Lancaster, L. B. Rowe, H. Parker, Pasley, W. G. Clark, A. Owen-Johnston, R. S. Mclnnes, H. R. . Gibson, J. G. Macdonald, A. G. Butchers, P. B. Macdonald, Cutt, C. S. Longuet, W. Hinchey, Just, J. Robertson, F. C. Beere, Coghlan. Collie, P. FI. Vickery, W. E. Johnston. D. H. Thomson, C; Campbell, Burns. Watson, Lillicrap, McHugh, F. Robinson, W. Bell, A. Wilson, A. J. Geddes, J. McCrostie, F. 0. Mac Gibbon, T; Meredith. Missets. Mehaffey, D. Patterson. Waymouth, Cran, E. B. Pay, Featherstone, Watts, P. Cughton, B. Cuthbertson (Oamgru),.L. Edwards, M. Clark, M. Meredith, Arnold.

Captain and Mrs Olpherf, of Wellington, are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. J. A. McGregor, "Mt. Linton.” Mrs McGregor and Miss E. McKeeney, Palmerston South, have been visiting Gore and Invercargill during the week. Mrs N. F. Sansom, accompanied by her two small daughters, Doreen and Maida, left on Wednesday for a holiday of several weeks in Queenstown.

Mrs Chapman, of Christchurch, and Miss Ella Wilson visited Nokomai during the week. Mrs Chapman left for Dunedin and Christchurch on Friday.

Mr and Mrs A. S. Froggatt and Miss Estelle Froggatt, Gala street, who accompanied Dr and Mrs-C. E. Froggatt to Wellington, have returned home. Dr and Mrs Froggatt left by the Marama for Sydney en route to their home in London.

Last Saturday evening the senior pupils of St. John’s Girls’ College entertained the ex-pupils at.a dance in the college gymnasium. The chaperones were Miss Lester (Lady Principal), Miss Annan and Miss Ewing of the, teaching staff of the college, Mrs Nicol (Bluff), Mrs C. E. Watts and Mrs C. B. Tapley. Others present were Misses Mary Webb, Myra Clark, Phyllis and Marjorie Shand, Lorna Duncan, Doris Andrews, Audrey Abbey-Jones, Greta Stewart, Erin Moffett, Marion Royds, Zillah Hannah, Phyllis Drewe, Anita Tapley, Margaret Lush, Hilda Nicol, Julia Snow, Mary Langford, Leonore Millard, June Campbell, Patricia Hoyles, Beth Hoyles, Elinor Jones, Neta Bragg; Nance Watts and June Moffett. Messrs N. Watson, K. Cox, Nicol (2), P. Gilchrist, B. Bailey, K. Broad, E. Tapley, K. Mac Ewan, L. Wilson, Frie; A. Howorth, Tobin, J. Tansley, Hermann, E. Rout, B. Moffett, D. Carswell, Coglan, Rodger, Macdonald, Webb (2), A. Dunlop, Robins, McCurdy, H. Sutton, A. Smellie. An open evening to mark the opening of the Bridge Circle season was held at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday. There were twenty-four tables ' and the rooms were attractively decorated with chrysanthemums and sweet peas. The prize for the ladies' highest score, donated by Mrs W. Kennedy (Otautau) was won by Mrs W. G. Tait, the ladies’ prize for the hidden number, being won by Mrs W. J. Barclay. The prize for the ’ gentlemen’s highest score, donated by Mrs J. R. Sutton, was won by Mr J. Vickery, the gentlemen’s prize for the hidden number, donated by Mrs Ritchie Crawford, being won by Mr F. C. Beere. Those present were Mr and Mrs J. R. Sutton, Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Mr and Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mr and Mrs T. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs W. M. L. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs J. D. Shand, Mr and Mrs F. C. Beere, Mr and Mrs J. Vickery, Mr and Mrs Kennedy (Otautau); Mr and Mrs W. G. Tait, Mr and Mrs E. McDonald. Mesdames J. T. Prain, F. D. Morrah, R. D. Newth, A. F. Hogg, A. C. Mac Ewan, T. F. Macdonald, L. W. Spencer, H. 0.. Stuckey, John Macdonald, C. F. Hackworth, J.- B. Sale, J. H. Waymouth, J. Hamilton (Bluff), A. le H. . Hoyles, T. M. Macdonald, W. Macalister, A. 11. Mackrell, D. Cuthbertson, M. Mitchel, C. F. A. Jones, J. G. Macdonald, B. W. Hewat. Le Cren, P. H. Vickery, C. S. Paslev, W. G. Clark, AV. Ewart, W. J. Barclay,' W.'S. Todd, W. Handyside, W. A. Hammond, R. Crawford, F. A. D. Barclay, J. Macleod, F. Webb, A. S. Gilkison, H. Drees, A. E. W. McDonald. A. B. Caverhill, H. J. Farrant, T. G. Boyd, F. 0. Mac Gibbon, A. Owen-Johnston, R. S. Mclnnes, J. Thomson, J. T. Wilson, Misses Guthrie, Waymouth, Perrin. J. Carswell, Swale (Limehills), Lulu Henderson. Hackworth, F. Brown. Lousley, Matheson (Dunedin), Olive and Myra Rein, Muir, T. Young. McLeod, Campbell, Marjorie Ott, Muriel Collins, Fynes-Clinton. Messrs Swale, (Limehills). Douglas, Grant. Hannah, W. A. Oughton, J. Dick, 1. D. Jack.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

MONTHLY MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the Plunket Society was held in the secretary’s office, Esk Street, on Wednesday morning. In the absence of the president, Mrs T. D. Pearce, Mrs H. W. Royds presided over the following members: —Mesdames Ritchie Crawford, W. Macalister, J. Robertson, R. A. Anderson, A. F. Hawke, R. J. Gilmour, R. M. Strang, J. Macleod, J. ,D. Mitchell, Parkin. C. S. Longuet, A. Derbie, W. G. Tait, W. A. Hammond. A. E. Bath. The secretary reported that £25 had been received from the Hospital Saturday Collection.

A letter was received from the Winton Branch or the society explaining that Mrs Brown and Mrs Davies would visit Lumsden on Tuesday April 23 with a view to forming a branch there. It was left in the hands of the president to appoint two Invercargill delegates to accompany them. The following visiting- committees were appointed for the month:—Karitane—Mesdames R. J. Gilmour, J. D. Mitchell and W. A. Hammond; Anderson’s Home— Mesdames A. Derbie and A. E. Bath; Waikiwi—Mesdames R. A; Anderson ami W. Macalister; South Invercargill—Mesdames Parkin and J. Thomson. Nurses’ Reports. Nurse Rhind reported that Waikiwi had been visited four times during the month. Twenty-eight visits had been paid to homes, while 44 adults, 35 babies and -12 older I children had visited the Rooms. There was one new case for the month. There were 81 [babies and 27 -older children under su[>ervision. The general health of the babies had been fairly good. Nurse Maclntyre reported that South Invercargill had been visited four times during the month. Fifty-nine adults, 51 babies and 14 older children had visited the rooms. There were two new cases for the month. The health of the babies had been good. Nurse Wilson reported that Winton had been visited five times during the month. Forty-eight, visits had been paid to homes, while 84 adults, SO babies and 24 older children had visited the rooms. There were five new cases for the month. Riverton had been visited four time during the month. Thirtydour visits had been paid to homes, while 64 adults, 58 babies and seven older children had visited the rooms. There were three new cases for the month. Bluff had been visited four times .during the month. Fifty-two visits had been paid to homes, while 58 adults, 52 babies and ten older children had visited the rooms. There were two new cases for the month. Tuatapere had been visited four times during the month. Fifty-six visits had been paid to homes, while 12 adults and 11 babies had visited the rooms. There were two new cases for the month. The total number of babies under supervision was 360. The general health of the babies had been good. Nurses Rhind and Maclntyre reported that the total number of new cases in town and country was 41, the total number of new cases at the centre being 26. Twentyseven visits had been paid to the homes of new cases and 352 to the homes of old cases. Two hundred and eighty-eight adults, 234 babies and 34 older children had visited the office. The total number of babies under supervision was 1265 and the total number of older children 950. Thirteen letters and 55 telephone calls for advice had been received. The general health of the babies had been good. .

THE BANGITIKI

RECEPTION ON BOARD.

The magnificently appointed motor liner Rangitiki was the rendezvous of many Southland people on Thursday when they were the guests of the commander, Captain E. T. Smith R.N.R., at afternoon tea. The guests were permitted to wander at will to all parts of the vessel, and by the courtesy of the company and the attention of the stewards, little was left unexplored. Afternoon tea was served in the lounges and smoking rooms. It was with obvious reluctance that the guests took their leave, and the special train which left Bluff at five o’clock, on its return to Invercargill, carried with it many t who were day dreaming peacefully of a sea voyage on board the Rangitiki.

Those present were: Mr and Mrs L. W. Spencer; Mr and Mrs W. Alexander, Mr and Mrs R. A. Adams, Mr and Mrs A. L. Adamson. Mr and Mrs Agnew, Mrs R. Akins, Mr and Mrs Alsweiler, Mrs R. A. Anderson and Miss Anderson, Mr and Mrs J. N. Armour, Dr. and Mrs W. J. Barclay, Dr. and Mrs Baird, Mr. and Mrs A. E. Bath, Mr and Mrs C. Barrett, Mr T. Boyce, Mr and Mrs W. H. Boyes, Mr T. A. Bradfield. Mr R. H. Brodrick, Miss Brodrick, Mr and Mrs C. J. Broad, Mr and Mrs E. E. Broad, Mr and Mrs A. 11. Brown, Mr and Mrs J. S. Brass, Mr and Mrs T. and Miss Burt, Mr and Mrs Bradfield, Mr and Mrs A. K. Broad, Mr and Mrs C. and Miss Campbell, Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mr and Mrs Hugh Carswell, Mr and Mrs .J. Casey (Gore), Mr and Mrs P. Clark, Mr and Mrs D. Cochrane, Mr’ and Mrs Corkill, Dr. and Mrs Collins, Mr and Mrs H. Cordery, Dr. and Mrs Ritchie and Miss Crawford; Mrs Garfield Crawford, Mr and Mrs W. Cunlifle (Bluff), Mr D. Cuthbertson, Mr and Mrs J. Curt, Mr and Mrs C. Davies, Mr and Mrs T. E. Davis, Mr and Mrs C. A. Davis. Mr and Mrs Derbie, Mr and Mrs F. W. Dixon, Mr and Mrs D. Dickey, Mr R. Dunlop, Mr and Mrs 11. F. ’ and Miss Drewe, Mr and Mrs W. J. Dunlop, Mr and Mrs Douglas, Mr and Mrs W. B. Dixon. Mr and Mrs E. Bowmar, Mr and Mrs J. Dunlop (Otara), Rev. and Mrs Ewart, Mr and Mrs F. Oarclay, Mrs T. Fogarty (Christchurch), Mr J. Fogarty, Mrs Ferguson, Mr J and Miss M. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs A. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs W. Grieve, Mr and Mrs .1. M. Grieve, Mr and Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs B. Galloway, Dr. and Mrs 11. R* Gibson, Mr and Mrs H. Gimblett (Bluff). Mr Grange, Mr and Mrs G. R. George (Bluffi, Mr and Mrs J. K. Garrett, Mr and Mrs T. F. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs Greenwood, Mr Glenn. Mrs A. Le H. and Miss Hoyles, Hon. A. F.. Mrs and Miss Hawke, Mr J. G. Holdsworth. Miss Holdsworth, Mr and Mrs Hinchey, Mr and Mrs L. W. Hemmings, Dr. E. H. Hogg and Miss Sylvia Hogg, Mr J. R. Haigh. Mr and Mrs M. N. Hyndman. the Rev. Michael Howard, Mr and Mrs A. S. Holms, Mr and Mrs A. F. Hogg, Mr and Mrs and Miss Hutton. Mr and Mrs J. A. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs E. W. Howorth, Mrs R. .1. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs W. Handysido, Mr and Mrs W. T. Johnston, Mr and Mrs Abbey Jones, Mr and Mrs Walter Jones, Mr and Mrs C. F. A. Jones, Mr and Mrs C. E. Just, Mr and Miss C. C. Jennings, Mr and Mrs T. D. Kingsland, Mr and Mrs John Kingsland. Mr and Mrs James Kingsland, Mr and Mrs F. Kingsland, Miss Loughnan, Mrs lx; Cren, Mr and Mrs A. E. Lea, Mr and Mrs C, S. Longuet, Captain and Mrs Lindsay, Rev. and Mrs Lush, Mr and Mrs T. J. Lumsden. Mr and Mrs F. J. Loughnan, Mr and Mrs John MacDonald, Mr and Mrs A. Moffett, Mrs G. I. Moffett. Mr and Mrs F. E. McChesney, Mr and Mrs John McCrostie, Mr and Mrs J. McCurdy, Mr. P. Meek, Mr and Mrs H. Lindsay Mair, Mr and Mrs S. McDonald, Mr and Mrs P. C. Mills, Mr and Mrs C. S. McKay, Mr and Mrs IL Macalister and Miss Kitty Hazlett, Mr and Mrs W. Macalister, Mr and Mrs Donald Macdonald, Dr. and Mrs A. T. McCaw, Dr. and Mrs J. G. Macdonald. Dr. and Mrs F. O. Mac Gibbon, Mr and Mrs Morrel Macalister, Mr and Mrs T. Meredith. Mr J. Mackintosh, Mr and Mrs Mclntyre, Mr and Mrs J. Mathespn, Mr and Mrs W. J. A. McGregor. Mr D. McPherson. Mr and Mrs P. H. Morey. Mr and Mrs D. W. McKay. Mrs A., C. • Mac Ewan, M bs Thelma Mac Ewan. Mrs A. H. Mackrell, Misses Strange. Mr J. Milne. Mr McDougall, M.P., Mr and Mrs F. Morrah, Miss Henderson. Miss Logan. Mr and Mrs H. Nichol, Mr and Mrs E. A. Nichol (Bluff), Mr and Mrs J. Manson, Mr and Mrs J. McLeod. Mr and Mrs Newth, Miss Field, Mr and Mrs T. Nicholson. Dr. and Mrs Owen-Johnston. Mr and Mrs W. A. Ott, Miss M. Ott, Mrs James Price, Mr T. D. Pearce, Mr D. I’.. Mrs and Miss Parry (Bluff), Mrs W. Olphcrt (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs E. B. Pilcher, Mrs H. Ritchie, Mr H. J. and Miss Norris (Bluff), Mr and Mrs F. Rowley. Mr and Mrs W. D. Palmer, Mr and Mrs J. J. Perry, Rev. and Mrs -I. L. Robinson. Mr* and Mrs k B. Rowe. Mr and Mrs D. Rutledge, Mrs R. Royds, Mr and Mrs J. 11. Reed, Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith, Mr and Mrs R. M. Strang, Mr and Mrs Stokes, Mr and Mrs Seddon. Dr. and Mrs A. A. Stewart, and Miss Stewart. Mrs W. Stewart, Mr and Mrs W. A. Stout, Mr C. A. Stewart, Miss M. Samuel, Mr and Mrs H. G. Stevens, Mr and Mrs W. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs James Smith, Mrs and Misses Story (2) (Venlaw), Captain and Mrs Schofield (Bluff). Mr and Mrs M. W. Smith (Bluff), Mr and Mrs. Simpson. Captain and Mrs D. F. Smith (Bluff), Mr and Mrs Saxelby, Mr R. G. Speirs, Mr and Mrs E R* Stephens, Mr and Mrs (’. S. Smith (DunedinL Dr and Mrs Burns-'Wat-son Rev. Canon Fynes-Clinton and Miss FynesClinton. Mr and Mrs A. H. Aitken (Gore), Mr and Mrs F. Wilson. Mrs and Mr G. R. Waddel, Mr and Mrs J. Entwistle, Rev. and Mrs S. Waddel Mr and Mrs Mcllwraith, Misses Metzger (2),. Mr’ A McPherson, Mr J. H* McDonald, Mr and Mrs Witt. Misses Woods (2), Mrs. Misses and Mr Rein. Mrs and Miss Young, Mr and Mrs Tomlinson Mr and Mrs J. Thomson. Mr and Mrs C. h. Watts', Mr and Mrs Morris Wilson. Mrs Andrew Wilson, Mrs Adam. Hamilton, Mrs Hammond, Mr and Mrs Dennison, Mr and Mrs H* Mi T. H. Watson, Mr and Mrs T. A. Wallace, Mr and Mrs D. J. and Miss Wesney. Mrs E. R. and Mi*s Wilson. Mr J. L* MvG. Watson and Miss L. G? Wat. on. Misses . Smith (Dunedin). Miss G. Stubb®. Mr E. C. Smith, Rev. and Mrs Snell. Mr and Mrs D. H. Thomson, Mr and Mrs. Tyree, Mr and Mrs R. Thomson, Mr and Mrs C. B. Tapley, Rev and Mrs Tocker, Mr W. E. Ta’t, Mr and Mrs W. G. Tait. Mr and Mrs W. S. Todd. Mr J. B. Thomson, Mr and Mrs James Macal.stcr, Mr and Mrs Taylor, Miss Lester.

WEDDINGS

SMITH—RIDDELL.

The Presbyterian Church, Orcpuki, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on April 3, when Dorothy May, only 'laughter of Mr and Mrs R. Riddell, ahia, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Roy, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. 11. Smith, Otautau. The birde, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of ivory georgetft; aiid silver lace, with shoes and 'stockings to match, her embroidered tulle veil being held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and ;>earls. She carried a bouquet, of white flowers and maiden hair fern, looped with ivory satin streamers.

The bridesmaid was Miss Elsie Smith, sister of Ihe bridegroom, who wore a frock of honeysuckle crepe-de-chene trimmed with sequins, with silver shoes and stockings to tone. She also wore a coronet of silver lace, and carried a bouquet, of pink and white asters and maiden hair fern, with ivory satin streamers.

The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr George Riddell, as best man. Fifty guests were entertained at the wedding' breakfast. at, Wilson’s Hotel, where they were welcomed by the bride’s parents. The usual toasts were duly honoured, and many telegrams of congratulation '.vt)u read by the best man. The young couple left later for the north on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a beige costume, saxe blue close fitting felt hat, beige shoes and stockings and a beautiful fox fur.

On their return they will reside at Ohai.

SMITH—INGRAM.

The Rev, J. A. Lush, officiated at a wedding of more than usual interest solemnized at St. John’s Church on Wednesday, April 17, when Phyllis -Nora, only daughter of Mr C. R. Ingram, Chief Postmaster, of Timaru, was married to George Bell, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Stanley Smith, of Dunedin. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers and leaves. Mr C. Gray presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory silk georgette, finely pleated and inlet with bands of silver Her handsomely embroidered veil which formed a train was arranged with a coronet of orange blossom and was held in place at the back of the head with a folded band of tulle relieved with silk leaves. She wore silver shoes and chiffon silk hose and carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, abutalous and asparagus. The' bride was attended by four bridesmaids, Miss N. A. Crockett, of Dunedin, Miss I. McKenzie, of Otahuti, Miss A. Bain, of Invercargill and Miss Mavis Friend, of Dun.

edin, who wore frocks of celanese satin in shades of flame pink, cau de nil green, pervenche blue, and apricot respectively. The frocks were made in early Victorian style, with pointed bodices and full panniered skirts. Blonde radium lace formed small yokes and was used to form the scalloped hemlines, which drooped slightly' at the back. Each bridesmaid wore blonde shoes and stockings and silk crinoline hats of the same colour trimmed with bands of velvet ribbon to match her frock, and carried a shower bouquet. Nola Stewart, the little flower girl, wore a frock of pastel blue crepe-de-chene hand embroidered in pink and blue, and white shoes with blue rosettes. An early Victorian posy was attached to her wrist. On her hair, she wore a bandeau of blue tulle and pink velvet flowers with streamers of pink and blue satin ribbon. Mr. D. Smith, of Dunedin, brother of the bridegroom acted as bestman, while Mr. C. Ingram, of Wellington, brother of the bride and Mr. G. Burk, of Dunedin, acted as groomsmen. As the bridal party left the church, the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by Miss Lorna Smith, of Dunedin.

After the ceremony, 120 guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast in the Rosewood Tea Lounge. The usual toasts were honoured and musical items were given by Miss Lorna Smith, Miss M. Milne and Miss M. Tither.

Mrs C. R. Ingram wore a frock of velvet and georgette in two shades of blue, with a grey hat, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and autumn tinted leaves.

Mrs C. Stanley Smith, wore a frock of patterned ring velvet, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and autumn tinted leaves. Mrs A. M. Crockett, grandmother of the bride, wore a frock of black silk, relieved with cream lace and a black coat and hat.

When the young couple left by the express on their honeymoon, the bride wore a' model frock of dawn crepe-de-chene relieved with beige georgette, a homespun tweed coat in shades of brown, fawn and lido blue with fur collar and cuffs and a beret hat of fur felt with brown lido blue and gold embroidery. She wore brown satin shoes with stockings to tone and carried a brown and beige pouch bag. Included among the large number of presents received by the bride was a beautiful canteen of cutlery, presented by the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, a cheque for £5O from the Southland A. and P. Association and a cheque from the firm of Featherstone, Adamson and Francis, of which she was an employee. STEWART—CRUICKSHANK. An evening wedding which aroused general interest throughout Southland was celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs R. A. Cruickshank, Ocean View, Bluff, on Monday evening last when their daughter Helen Miller was married to Murdoch A. D. Stewart, second officer on the motor vessel Rangitiki, son of the late Rev. and Mrs Stewart, of Oban, Scotland. The ceremony took place in the drawing room which had been decorated with flowers by the friends of the bride. The Rev. S. Waddell, of Bluff, was the officiating minister.

The bride, who was given away by’ her father, wore a charming model frock of ivory georgette, elaborately beaded with an embroidered tulle veil arranged with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of cactus dahlais and maidenhair fern. Silver shoes and stockings to match completed her toilette. Miss Grace Johnston, who attended the bride as bridesmaid, chose a gown, made in Victorian style, with bodice of orchid satin and georgette skirt. Around her head she wore a folded bandeau of georgette and flowers to tone. She carried a bouquet, of cactus dahlais. Mr. N. Fane, third officer of the Rangitiki, of Olives Manor, Wadhurst, Sussex, performed the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the dining-room where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. The usual toasts were honoured and a sheaf of congratulatory telegrams and cables read by the best man. In the evening over one hundred guests assembled in Radio Hall to celebrate the marriage with dancing and music. lhe grand march was led off by the bride and bridegroom who left late in the evening by motor to spend their honeymoon. Mr. E. Parsons officiated as Master of Ceremonies and again several toasts were honoured. Mr. G. R. George returned thanks on behalf of the guests for the opportunity of being present and expressed to the bride and bridegroom their sincerest, wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Mr. R. A. Cruickshank responded. The guests were received by Mrs Cruickshank who wore a frock of black marocain, relieved with ecru lace. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a rhinestone necklace; to the bridesmaid, a signet ring and to the best man a set of gold and greenstone sleeve links. The young couple received many costly presents including several cheques. Prior to the wedding the bride was entertained at a social evening by her friends at Bluff and farther afield. The newly married couple were the recipients of a handsome gift of bed and table linen from the brother officers and 'shipmates of the bridegroom. SILVER WEDDING On April 12, a very pleasant evening was spent at “Littlebush” Mokorcta the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Foster and family when the residents of the Valley assembled to commemorate their silver wedding. Dancing was indulged in by both young and old interspersed frequently with musical items. At a suitable intervale Mr John Craig celled upon Mr W. Murray to present to Mr and Mrs Foster a silver mounted oak tray together with a set of crystal as a slight token of the esteem and respect in which they were held. Mr Murray referred to his early and long association with Mr Foster, the many fine qualities of the host and his willingness at all times to assist others. Mention was made, of the hardships and trials early settlers had to face and a glowing tribute was paid to the splendid and valuable work accomplished by Mr Foster in the advancement of the valley interests. Reference to his cheerful disposition was made by Mr G. F. Mcßae who had much pleasure in wishing Mr and Mrs Foster long life, prosperity and every happiness. These remarks were endorsed and supplemented by the following. Messrs K. McDonald, G. Anderson, J. B. Taylor, W. S. Jefferis, T. Parratt, T. Robinson, W. Craig and Mrs T. Robinson. Mr Foster on rising to respond was greeted with applause. On behalf of Mrs Foster and himself he returned thanks for the very handsome gift. He thanked the speakers for their kindly remarks and expressed his appreciation of the people settled in the Valley. All joined in the singing of “For they are Jolly Good Fellows.” and the evening terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” WINTON NOTES Mrs. M. Sheehan returned from Dunedin last Saturday. Miss Vera Shaw spent the weekend in Invercargill. Mrs. Morton and family (Hokonui) were in Invercargill at the weekend. Mrs. J. Brown, Dunedin, is staying with her niece, Mrs. J. A. WiLson. Sister Barnes of the staff of the New Plymouth Hospital spent the week-end with Nurse Watt.

Miss C. Boyer, Invercargill, has been staying with Mrs. D. W. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. T. Springford and family, Invercargill, spent the weekend with Mrs. J. Watson.

Mrs. W. Muir, Tulurau, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. S. Campbell. Mrs. W. Gallon, has been staying with her niece, Mrs. S. Campbell. Mesdames H. A. Pierce, M. Driscoll, J. A. Broom and C. Pagey were in Invercargill playing bowls last week.

Two rinks of ladies from the Southland Bowling Club visited Winton on Tuesday and defeated the local ladies by a small margin.' The visiting players were:—Mesdames Buxton, Hunt, Thomson, Steel, Kingsland, Cooper, Holliman and Green. Mrs. M. Driscoll, who acted as manageress of the Southland Ladies’ Bowling team, which visited Dunedin recently was presented with a handsome doulton rose bowl on Friday. Mr. D. H. Thomson, secretary of the Southland Bowling Association, made the presentation, and Mrs. Driscoll suitably acknowledged the gift. The Winton Croquet Club held a highly successful dance in the Masonic Hall last Saturday evening. Music was supplied by Mesdames Skelt, G. Thomson, Misses M. Tilley, B. Moore and Mr. P. Bradley. Mr. H. de la Perrelle acted as M.C. Before the gathering dispersed Mr. Bradley thanked the musicians and those present for attending in such large numbers. He also announced that the dances would be con-

tinued every Saturday evening for some weeks, and that a spot waltz competition would be held at the following one. Amongst those present were:—Mr. and Mrs.

R. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. F. de la Perrelle, Mr. and Mrs. Skelt; Mesdames N. Metzger, M. Reilly, W. Hamilton, A. Gerrard, T. Walker, W. H. J. Shaw, M. Driscoll; Mcllwrick, L. Grimwood, P. A. Blomfield; Misses B. Moore, L. Afflecfl, E. McHardy (Oreti), P. Lodge, D. Walker, K. and L. Hamilton, P. Joyce, Boyle (2), A. McNaughton,'M. Ker«e, Stewart (2), M. Anderson (Kauana), N. Raines, M. Stringer, ,-M. Tilley, G. Looney (South Hillend), M. Egerton, Ford, Wilson (Wyndham); Messrs. J. Affleck, R. Maclean Miller (2), J. Barker, J. A. Woods, J. Baird (Oreti), JL, Taitta A, EawL da la Eomfle .CSJa J&

Calder, M. Thomson, T. N. Eastlake, M. Hunt, F. Longman, Maynard, Harborough, Bennett, Bell (Forest Hill), Wilson (Centre Bush), J. Craigie, E. McCarthy (South Hillend), Brown (Hokonui), N. Blyth, A. Sheed, R. McKenzie (Barkly), Stewart (Otapiri), I. McDougall, Boyle and G. Forde.

The first of a series of euchre parties promoted by the Winton Bowling Club was held in the Radio Theatre on Monday evening and proved to be very enjoyable. At the conclusion of the games a delightful supper was dispensed. Those present included:—Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Pierce, Mr.

and Mrs. F. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. M. Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bratton, Mr. and Mrs. M. Driscoll, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clarke; Mesdames Clark (2), C. Pagey, Smith, V. Lea, C. J. Corcoran; Misses A. Holland, Mulligan, L. Banks, I. Bourke, E. Bratton, Hishon, Hanley: Messrs. G. Cowie, G. Banks, C. G. Watson, J. Ryan, E. Ward, J. and F. Burke, T. J. Hunt, M. Cahill, H. Earl, F. Hinsley, C. Hughes, N. Metzger, D. W. McKenzie, H. Holland, W. Boyle, A. Gerrard, J. Welfare, B. Balch and P. Bradley. Mrs. W. H. King presided over the seventh annual meeting of the Winton Plunket Society held in the Rest Room last Saturday. The report commented on the highly satisfactory manner in which Nurse Wilson had performed her duties. Donations had been received from the Invercargill Savings Bank and the McKinnon Trust and the Winton Borough Council had granted free use of the Rest Room for meetings. Thanks were also due to Mr. D. T. Lannach for his services as auditor. Mrs. J. R. Hamilton represented the branch at the Plunket conference and after her return gave an interesting address on matters discussed there. It was with sorrow that the committee recorded the loss by death of Mrs. de la Perrelle who was president of the branch for six years. The balance sheet disclosed a credit of £44 15 8. The following office bearers were elected: — President, Mrs. J. A. Broom; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames W. H. King, J. R. Hamilton T. S. Smith; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs. G. E, H. Davis; committee, Mesdames. 11. Anderson, M. Driscoll, P. BardIcy, W. Hamilton, D. F. O'Malley, J. Walsh, W. Horsburgh, W. H. Thomson, J. Brown, J. Henderson and M. Reilly with power to add. Mrs. J. A. Matheson, who left. Winton a short time ego, was entertained afterwards at afternoon tea, in the Radio Tearooms by the committee and presented with two dainty cups, saucers and plates. Mrs. W. H. King, who made the presentation eulogized the work of their guest when a member of the society. Mesdames M. Dris,co)l and J. A. Broom endorsed Mrs. King’s remarks and Mrs. Matheson replied. The residents of the district gathered at the Oreti Hall in full force on Monday evening to welcome home Mr. and Mrs. T. Miller Jr. from their wedding tour. Music for the dance was rendered by Mrs. McArthur’s orchestra assisted by Miss Allison. After an excellent supper Mr. H. Clarke presented Mr. and Mrs. T. Miller Jr. with a handsome silver mounted oak tray and extended to Mrs. Miller a hearty welcome to Oreti. Mr. Miller responded. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” in the early hours of the morning concluded proceedings. OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs D. Templeton have returned from their visit to Christchurch. Mrs D. E. Grieve, Mosgiel, has been the guest of Miss Grieve. Miss Elsie Smith has been staying with friends at Orawia. Miss Morgan was the guest of Mr and Mrs H. A. Bone during the week. Mrs T. Smellie, Palmerston North, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs Smellie, “Stretton.”

Mr and Mrs J. T. Brooker spent the week-end with the Rev. and Mrs Ayrton, Bluff.

Mrs Eaton, Waipori, Dunedin, is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Matheson, Mary street. Mrs Bickerstaff has been staying with friends at Bluff.

Amongst those who visited the Rangitiki at the Bluff were Mr and Mrs C. Affleck (Grassy Creek), Mr and Mrs R. Scatter, Mr and Mrs W. Lindsay, Mrs Connell, Misses Powell, D. Mills, R. Campbell and Scatter (2), Messrs W. Scatter, W. Smith and T. Connel.

Some of those present at the hockey ball last Friday evening were: Mr and Mrs Collett, Mr and Mrs Collings, Mr and Mrs Buchanan, Mesdames Coulter, Mclntosh, L. Brown, Chamberlain, Hope (Invercargill), Misses Stroud, Harrington, Duncan. Mclvor, Winton, Stevens, Lumsden, McDougall, Beggs, James (5), Ayton, Brown (2), Low (3), Keen (2), Ireland, Chilton, Halpin (Invercargill), McAra, Smith, Webb (4), Collett, Cole, Bird, Stevens, Thomson, Ledingham 2), Hume, Gordon, Rawlinson, May (2), Flynn, Renowden (2), Brown, Hope (2), Horner, Cardno, Lawrence, Smith, Weedon, McKay, Austin, Tikey, Paterson, Messrs Iggo, Liddell, Buchanan, Walker, Laing, Greer, Bulman, Roberts, McDougall, Crane, Arthur, Mclvor (3), Harrington, Smellie (3), McAnergney, James (4), Low (2), Hodge, Coulter, Clifford (2), Frampton (2), Lumsden, Nisbet, Hope, McKenzie, Brick, Beck, Bird, Millar, Buxton, Collett, Walker, Stroud, Horner, Currie (2), Hardy, Riddell, Butler, Geary, Paterson and Ritchie.

Miss Finnegan left on Thursday for Christchurch where she will attend the Finnegan-Christie wedding. At a fully-attended practice of the Otautau Presbyterian Church Choir on Wednesday evening, the opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs R. A. Cox, who had been two of the most regular attendees and keen members since its inception. Mr Hogg, the conductor, in a few words asked Mr and Mrs Cox to accept the best wishes of the choir for their future welfare. They were both very keen and energetic members, and also very punctual and regular attendees. He trusted they would keep up their musical activities and find ample scope for their talent at Waimahaka. The choir adjourned to the Bible Class room to partake of supper provided by the lady members. After supper the Rev. J. B. Bickerstaff s[X>ke on behalf of the junior choir. He referred to the important part the choir took in the church, and wished to thank Mr Cox for the excellent work he had done as conductor of the junior choir. He was sure his place would be hard to fill. He gave of his very best, and his energies were boundless. His advance in his profession and his consequent promotion were the results of this energy, and he would be sure to reach the top rung. Mr Cox thanked them all for their remarks, on behalf of Mrs Cox and himself. They were both very fond of music, and when the choir commenced they had been only too pleased to join up. He had always enjoyed the practices, and would miss them. He trusted that somebody would take the junior choir in hand and keep them going. In the meantime Mr Jcllyman was going to take over the conductorship. Those present were: The Rev. and Mrs Bickerstaff, Mr and Mrs Cox, Mr and Mrs Liddell, Mesdames Bone, Thomson and Fisher, Misses Hope, McDougall and Duncan, Messrs Hogg, E. C. Service, McCrostie, McKenzie and E. Liddell. RIVERTON GOSSIP (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs R. Trail, South Riverton, who has been spending a holiday in Oamaru, has returned. Mr and Mrs Walden, of Greytown, are. the guests of Mr and Mrs H. J. Walden Havelock Street, Mrs and Miss Baxter, Dunedin, are on a visit to friends in the district. Mrs Lyng, Dunedin, is visiting Mr and Mrs M. P. Lyng, South Riverton. Mrs Alex Evans, South Riverton, is holidaying at Stewart Island. On Wednesday afternoon, April 10, Mrs L. W. Petchell, South Riverton, entertained a large number of friends to a kitchen afternoon in honour of Miss Rena Berndteon, whose marriage takes place shortly. The guest was the receipient of a large number of useful presents. During the afternoon competitions were held, the chief priavp.nn nm fcciug. JfeaiUtw A* E» JH&fletty

and Mangan (Lumsden). A dainty afternoon tea was served b ythe hostess. Amongst those present were: Mesdames P. B.' Berndtson, G, Kerr, D. C. Robertson, A. E. Willett, A. Mclvor, A. Evans, R. Pearce, S. L. Beer, E. Griffiths, R. Berndtson, W. S. Hunter, E. Gray, E. B. Gee, T. JI. Price, Hancock, J. Crawford, Misses Price, Hammond, Southberg, Gee, Swap. Mbs May Robertson, “Struan,” South Riverton, who has been holidaying at Christchurch, has returned. Mr and Mrs C. McKenzie, lela Bank, are spending a holiday at the seaside. On Thursday everting Mrs D. Wadsworth, Colac Bay, entertained a number of friends at a gift evening at her residence in honour of Miss Jean Patterson, whose marriage takes place shortly. The guest vyas the recipient of a, large number of useful presents and monetary gifts. During the evening, music and dancing were indulged in, interspersed with songs rendered by Messrs Williams, Vincent, Egcrton, and Dawson, while Mesdames Ward and Williams also contributed items. Mr J. Dawson gave a recitation. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Patterson, Mr and Mrs John Dawson, Mr and Mrs C. Ward, Mr and Mrs J. Pont. Mr and Mrs Williams, Misses Patterson (3), Pont, Williams, Egerton, Dawson, Wadsworth, Messrs Dawson, Egerton, Vincent. In a short speech the recipient suitably thanked all for their kindness, and an enjoyable evening concluded with the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and Auld Lang Syne.

Mrs Jno Crawford, The Beach, is on a visit to friends at Mosgiel. Mrs Woods and family, Oreti, are visiting The Rocks.

Miss McLean, The Rocks, is holidaying at Queenstown. Mr and Mrs Chisholm, Otautau, are at the seaside.

An afternoon was given to Miss R. Berndtson on Tuesday at Mrs C. 11. Gordon’s residence. Those present were: —Mesdames Berndtson, Griffiths, Price, Walden, Scobie, McLean, Caigou Robertson, Beer, Evans, Helm, Pearce. Misses Southberg, Houston, Carter, Gee, Milks, Price, Robertson, Banks, Mammon, Swap. The function was an enjoyable one. and Miss Berndtson, who is shortly to be married, received a number of useful presents, those present wishing her every success for the future. Mr and Mrs 11. Church, who has been on a visit to Mr Church's people in South Riverton, left on Wednesday for their home in Tamauranui (N. I.) On Wednesday evening a number of tennis players met at the residence of Mr and Mrs P. A. Williams, South Riverton, for the purpose of making a presentation to Miss R. Berndtson. Mr J. A. Mackenzie, president, in a few appropriate remarks presented her with a tea set, and wished her every success for the future. A very enjoyable evening was brought, to a close by the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Those present were: Mrs P. B. Berndtson, Mr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs A. B. Helm, Mrs R. Pearce, Mrs Ramage, Misses Bailey, Gee, Gordon, Price, McKinnon (2), Tweedie, More, Calder, McNaughton, Joyce, Trail, Todd, Carter. Messrs Dooley, Rodgers, Cessford, Mackenzie, Guise. Mr and Mrs Bateman and daughter of Gore, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Lockett. Mr and Mrs C. Molloy, junior have been spending a short holiday with her parents at Gummies Bush. Mrs J. Kirk and son have been on a visit to Mr and Mrs Kirk, Gummies Bush.