SOCIAL DOINGS FOR THE WEEK.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14044, 30 October 1909, Page 2

SOCIAL DOINGS FOR THE WEEK.

By Gkellir."

Miss Breeds is the guest of Mrs Hay ••liaroaraticlci" Tctnufca. .His uarland ot ".'sea. View," Maimate, is tin* "jiu-st m Mrs Sothani, Higli street. .urs Chalmers, who has b.cu visiting Dunedin. returned home on Thurs- " Miss Gillingham, Mrs E. Gillinghani and family, f'airlie, who aro spending a short holiday in Timaru, aro staying at Stutchbury House, Sarah street. Mrs and Miss El worthy, of Cliristciiurcii, who have been visiting England, arc expected to arrive in Wellington next week by the s.s. lonie. His lordship tho Bishop of Christihurch and Miss Julius, aro tho guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ehvortliy at Holme station. Mrs Passmore and Mrs Mauusel, of Dunedin, who have been stying at Sefton House for somo weeks, returned south on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Alex. McPhedran, who arrived in Timaru from the Argentine recently, have- decided to remain in the dominion, and will shortly proceed to Gore, where they will take up their residence. Her Excellency Lady IMunket leaves for England «u February 11th, 1910, travelling by the N.Z. Shipping Coinpnny's fine new steamer '•Ruahine.'' The* four eldest daughters of Lady

IMunket are at present in England, being in residence at Cheltenham Ladies' College. The following havo been guests at the Empiro Hotel during tho week. Mr and Mrs R. H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes (Bluecliffs), Mr and Mrs Lyons (Wellington), Sir H. Studholmo (Waimate), Mr C. H. Ensor, Mr R. ActonAdams (Dimediu), and Mr Call (Christchurch). Miss M. Lonargan, a member of the millinerv showroom staff of Messrs J. Ballantyno and Co., has been appointed to the responsible position d? head of the millinery showroom of Messrs Brown and Ewing, Dunedin. Miss Lonargan, who left for Dunedin on Thursday, carries with her tho best wishes of a large circle of friends. The Hon. Mr and Mrs Eowlds gave a verv largo reception at tho Hotel Windsor (Wellington) on Saturday last in honour of Sir Albert and Lady Spicer, England. Sir Albert Spicer is chairman of tho Chamber of Commerce delegates at present touring the Empire. Amongst the four hundred present were the Hon. Mr and Mrs Anstey and Mr and Mrs J. Craigie (Timnrn). Mr Edwin Geach's Dramatic Company had a large audience to witness the" production of "An Englishman's Home" in the Tlicatro on Saturday eveuing. Amongst thoso present were Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Mr and -Mrs Egerton, Reid, Mrs C. E. Thomas, Miss Bn-drick. Misses Hassell, Mrs W. H. Fodeu, Mrs J. H. Coombs, Mr and Miss Burns, Mrs Leslie, Orbell, Misses Beekingham, Mr and Mrs E. A. LeCren, Miss Ethel Kerr, Miss Blair, Mrs and Miss Jonas, Mr C. Jonns. During the visit of the delegates of tho Society for the Promotion of Health of" Women and Children, to Wellington recently, Her Excellency, Lady I'lunket entertained them at an "At Home" at the Ministerial residence m Mokswortii srect,. winch was tlie official residence of the late Hon. Mr Seddoii and family. Mrs S. Jb\ Simitiison, of Timaru, was amongst those honoured with an invitation tor i.-.v i unction. Lom anil Lady I'luiikct and state have been in residence at liic -Ministerial houbo lor some weeks Vast. One of the most enthusiastic audience* yet assembled in tho 'Theatre «us that of Tuesday evening last, tho auspicious occasion nein gtjie presentation ot tlio ••i.'iratcs of I'enzancc-" by me 'Jmiaru Operatic Society. It can bo sately said that it was the best production ot the society yet, and the opera wont With a tine swing from start to finish. The opening selection i>y the large and accomplished orchestra under Mr Ellis Wood was exceedingly enjoyable, and a decided feature ot the opera. Miss Mabel Ray, was alloted the part of Mabel Stanley, daughter of Major-Gcneral Stanley, and her performance was highly satisfactory, notwithstanding the fact that it was her first public appearance. Miss Ray wore a levely frock of banand cream satin with overdress of In-

uian embroidered silk, la decollete bodice, swathed with the same silk. A large picture hat massed with natural ostrich feathers was iilso worn. Miss Linda Herdman, Miss Mary Kelly and Miss Jessie Mitchell had prominent parts as Major-General Stanley's daughters and acquitted themselves admirably. Their dainty semi-empire frocks of liberty silk wero very pretty and were worn will largo laco hats tied at the side with streamers to match the frock. Mass Herdman wore palo lilac, Miss Kelly, palest green over carnation pink, "and Miss Mitchell wore pale pink. The dark blue and crimson frocks of the chorus girls were very effective and added a touch of colour to the scene. The "Pirates" mess was appropriate for the occasion ?nd Mr \Y. A. Jordan as tho ' Pirate King" looked fierce ancT warlike in the proper attire for his rank, .nd was quite unrecognisable. Mr E. Hudd was resplendent in an emerald green satin tunic with cream lace ruffles. Mr ix.'ud pourtrayed the part of Samuel, Lieutenant very jocesaully. -Mrs \V. Wakehani, as "jßuth" wore an elaborate black and flame-coloured Eastern dress, and sail gcharmingly throughout the piece. °.!ie Iwrun rs i moiia dressing gowns worn by the ladies of the opera were quite picturesque, especially the. one «orn i>y Miss 3label Kay. it was carnxl out in shell pink silK and • .rnuuentcu v-jil: I pale green embroideries. A w.r.uzi I

tiiose present during the season wereAir and Mrs H. J. LeCren, Miss LeCren, Mr and Mrs E. A. LeCren, the latter wearing a lovely white silk evening gown with pale pink in the coiffure, Miss Howell, Mr, Mrs and Miss Hole, Misses Annette, x Misses Beckingham, Mrs and Miss Crcarer, Mr and 31rs J.. V. lVeumaii, tho latter wearing a. trained i>alo grey silk voile gown and shell pink evening coat. l)r and Mrs Talbot, Miss Cooper, Mr and Mrs H. S. Russell, tho latter wearing a beautiful white laeo gown and turquoise blue opera cloak, Misses Gunn, Miss Mee, Dr Gunn, Mr C. King, Mr l'olson, Mr Pcarce, Mrs J. H. Coombs, Mrs .Berry, Miss Burns, Miss Keddie, wearing a lovely palo blue silk gown with cream silk applique, Miss Joyce, dark green liberty silk frock. Miss Geancy, Miss H. C. Strachan, Mrs Mavo, Mrs A. Budd, Mrs Ellis AVood, Mrs H. Wood, Mrs R. S. Moore, Mrs llollinson, Mr an<l Mrs Bloonifield, Misses Mcllroy, Miss Mellrov (Gcraldiiic), Mrs McR-ac, Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson, Mr and Mrs I'. J. Hollcston, Mrs Garland (Wnimate), Miss Sotham. Mr and Mrs Walter Sotham, Mr and Mrs Smitbson, Miss Smitbson, Miss Butterworth, Mr and Miss McPlicdran, Miss Munro. Misses Calvert, Misses Young, Mr and Mrs. J. Wallace. The ladies of the opera were—Misses AVlu'ting, Ray, Linda Herdman, M. Kelly, J. Mitchell, Bloomfield, Campbell, L. Strachan. Wood, Moore, M. Mitchell, Leopold, Dincen, Bell, Watson, Grant, O'Sultivan, G'ampnell, O'Halloran. The gentlemen were —Messrs H. S. Moore, Clarke, Budd, Jordan, "VVakeliam, Wheeler, McKenzie, Furoy, W. Burns, Lewis, O'Donoghue, Smith, J. O'Con-

nor. O'Sullivnn, Croft, Archer, Lawne, Orb" vie, Murphv, Grant, Scott, Aiid.•r"son, Hiwllcy. Minns, Williams, Ho - land, Foster, Walsh, Burford, Hcrdm.m. The members of the, orchestra were—Miss Faster, Miss Katie. Shrrlockc, Messrs J. 'II. Coombs, J. "■ Wood, AV. Hogg, E. Hodgalo. HWood. C Holdgate, F. Chapman, I . Ncrklon. A. Bloomficld. J. M^. 0 ' "■ HnWcntr, O. Muller, e .1. AY IMiiHins. M. Ryan and G. Mclson.