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Mrs. J. Gray has returned to Hamil ton from a visit to Auckland.

Miss McConnacliic, of Feilding, is on a visit to the Auckland Province, and is at present the guest of Mrs. A, Gee, of Tauhei, Morrinsville.

Mrs. McMiken and the Misses Fraser, of Whakatane, are on a holiday visit to Waikato, being the guests of Mrs. A. S. Wild, at Morrinsville. M and Mrs. G. H. Dolamore, of Gore, Southland, who have been visiting Tauranga and Auckland, left by the Limited last night for the South. Mrs. Burnes-Loughnan and her daughter, who have been the guests of Mrs. Percy Crisp, Remuera, have taken a flat in Courtville for the winter. M.r. and Mrs. D. McArthur, of Te Awamutu# leave Auckland on Saturday by the Tofua for the Islands. Later they intend visiting Sydney before rej turning to New Zealand. ! Mrs. David Pirani, who has been | visiting Whangarei and Auckland, left j for Wellington by last evening’s Limited to attend the marriage of her niece, Miss Mavis Jo.rstonson, of Wellington, to Dr. W. J. Crosby "Wells, of Southland. MATAMATA PERSONALS Miss M. Beverley is holidaying at Tauranga. Mrs. H. E. Schofield has returned to Matamata after some weeks’ stay in Auckland. Mrs. Fred Connell, Auckland, is visiting her parents in Matamata. Nlr. and Mrs. P. Finlayson, sen., have left Matamata to reside in Auckland. Nlr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilson returned to Matamata from Auckland on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Vincent are back j from their honeymoon tour in the South Island. * * * Mr. and Mrs. P. Finlayson, jun., rej turned to Matamata from their honey- * moon trip during the week. PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE | IMPROMPTU SPEAKING l ■ PRESENTATION TO BRIDE-ELECT Impromptu speaking formed part of the programme at Friday afternoon’s gathering of the New Zealand League of Penwomen at the. rooms in Anzac Avenue. It proved a source of keen interest, with Mrs. Victor Macky, one of the vice-presidents of the league, directing its control with her accustomed ease and ability. The subjects which the debaters had to attack at a moment’s notice traversed a diversity of ideas, ranging from earthquakes to emotions, and from the moral censorship of books to the playing of bridge. Apt and spontaneous remarks were proffered by several members, who rose to the occasion with commendable directness, and entered with spirit and thoughtfulness into the different viewpoints of questions from humour to practicality. The social side of the afternoon had a pleasant aspect in the presentation of a line set of books to Miss Dorothy Griffiths, whose wedding takes place shortly. Mrs. Stuart Boyd, president of the league, spoke in laudatory terms of Miss Griffiths’s outstanding talents as an elocutionist, and referred to her vivacity and helpfulness as a league 'member. She assured the bride-elect of the goodwill and affection of all the members, and wished her every happiness and prosperity in her newlife. Miss Griffiths, who was wearing a jado green crepe de chine frock with felt hat in the same tones, made a charming littlo speech of thanks and appreciation. Mrs. Arthur Griffiths feelingly re-echoed her daughter’s acknowledgement of the members’ gracious act. A happy touch of sentiment was added in the reading of a poem by Mrs. Cluett (Isabel Maud Peacocke) written by her in honour of Miss Griffiths. A dainty tea was served, bowls of daffodils and violets adorning the table. Among those present were:— Airs. I. M. Cluett, Mrs. Dunningham, Mrs. Fletcher (vice-presidents), Dr. Mildred Staley, Dr. Gladys Montgomery, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. G. Hutchinson, Mrs. Ryburn, Mrs. Ivelliher, Mrs. R. Peacocke, Mrs. McLean, Miss E. G. Peacocke, Mrs. Nello Porter, Miss Joyce Porter. Miss Oona Burton, Miss Greville, j Miss Edell Jones, Mrs. Sydney Wright, ! Mrs. Mingay, Mrs. Richmond. Miss Greville, Miss Edmiston, Miss Melville, Miss j Quill, Mrs. Spinley, Airs. Brian Dunning- , ham, Miss Crichton Imrie, Miss Quayle, I Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, Miss Dorothy I Griffiths, Miss Garden-Smith, Miss D’Arcy .Tones, Miss Bertram, Miss Orr, Mrs. A. Richmond, Mrs. King, Mrs. Harrison Smith, Miss Raie Robinson. I TE KUITI DANCE FOR 'QUAKE FUND With the object of raising money for the earthquake fund in Te Kuiti, a community dance was held in the j Winter Show Buildings on Monday evening and proved a great success. Over 300 dancers were present, and the fund was augmented by the sum of £4O 5s 6d. Mr. W. J. Broadfoot, Mayor of Te Kuiti, congratulated those responsible for the promotion of the dance upon the splendid success of their efforts. Aeuchre tournament was run for the benefit of the non-dancers, the men’s prize being won by Mr. A. C. Shearer, and the women’s prize Mrs. Sorensen. Mr. Shearer’s prize, a bag of sugar, was sold by auction and realised £3 Is 6d after spirited bidding. The winners of the Monte Carlo waltz were Miss L. Jacob and Mr. Leatham (Otorohanga).