WOMAN'S WORLD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10680, 29 January 1913, Page 7

WOMAN'S WORLD.

C 0 R 31£ SF O H DENTS' LETTEftS. AXIQiZhtIW. The Governor nnd Lady Liverpool, during liis week, have paid us a Hying visit, and went welcomed at a civic Function in Iho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hull. A guard of honour was formed by the Empire Veterans' Association, and, pnaeuially at the appointed t inio tlio vice-regal party arrived. This was really tlio first good glimpso wo h:ivo Had of Lord and Laciv Liverpool, and all our meukiud arc enchanted with the latter on account of the extreme simplicity and good taste displayed in her dressing. In the afternoon there was a Icveo at Government House, when thero was- a large attendance, amongst tho number being tho Prime Minister and General Godley. _ A most successful party has been {riven by Mrs C. Buddie, Havelnck Street, which took the form of. private theatricals. Dr Bamford was stupe manager, and gained 'groat praise for tho clever and humorous manner in which he carried out bis duties. Most charming was the living picture shown of eight pretty girls in Eastern costumes, gracefully reclining on cushions, smoking; a few of the sterner sax, in white and scarlet, making an effective background. They sung in chorus " My Ceylon Girl," from " The Cingalcc," Mr Guy Pierce taking the solo part. The next picture showed tho same girls, without the men, and, sitting on the cushions in pairs, they sang tho " Tea Cup Chorus" from the same opera. Those who took part in theso two pictures were Miss Una Buddie, Miss Janet Ogle, Miss Phyllis Bonit, Miss Bay Tolo, Miss Norah Moore, Miss Gladys Buddie, and Miss Margaret Tole. Then followed some really good card and other tj'ieks by Mr Noel Bamford, and items from others of our clever amateur actors. Hie - supper table was effectively decorated with,masses of scarlet geranium. Mrs Buddie was wearing a smart frock of black charmeuse, with touches of white on the corsage ; Mr 3 Hope Lewis, silver grey charmeuse, with overdress ~of embroidered ninon, and black tulle in her hair;' Mrs Archie Clark,_ black satin and white ninon; MJrs Sidney ,Thorne George, pale pink satin; Mrs Fred Waller, pale blue charmeuse, veiled with grey ninon'; Mis John Burns, pink and white floral silk frock; Mrs Gordon, pale blue satin, with , overdress of black and white ninon and lace; Mrs.Edmunds, pale blue satin, with overdress of ninon, embroidered in gold and silver; and Miss Jessi'e Reid, black and white. "" Mr and Mrs Gordon Lennox (Bombay, India), who have been the guests of Mrs J.-M. Lennox, Remuera, are at present on a visit to Sirs A. Young. Wellington. Mrs W. Lloyd, Otahuhu, gave a large tennis party on Wednesday afterlioon of last we k, most of the guests going by train from Auckland. The hostess was wearing a white broderie Anglais** frock; Mrs Southey Baker, black and white striped voile, piped with emerald green satin, and black artd white hat; Mrs Drummond Ferguson, white linen skirt, pretty white French muslin blouse, and pale pink tagel "straw hat. Others present were—Mrs Frank Fryer, Miss Theliua Bloomfield, Siiss. Neville Thome George, Mrs Hope Lewis, Miss Airini C'arr, Mrs Charlie Buddie and Miss Una Buddie, Miss Janet Ogle (Chnstchui'ch), .Mrs Wilfrid Colfceck, and Miss Maud Browning. Miss Dorothy Nolan is visiting friends in New Plymouth and Hawera. A ( wedding lately, solemnised at St Patrick's Cathedral, Upper Syrnonds Street, was that of Miss Violet Speight to Mr William Delaney. , The bj'iae, who was given away by her brother, Mr Horace Speight, was wearing ivory satin with Point do Vonise lace. - Miss Nellie Ormand was .bridesmaid, and wore a pretty .frock of white silk and ninon. Mr.Raymond Delaney was best man. After the reception, which was held at the home of the bride's mother, the bride and bridegroom left for Te Aroha, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Particulars of the marriage of Miss Lilian Tanton, the youngest daughter of Mrs T. j. Tanton. of Mosmaii Bay, Sydney, and late of Devonport, Auckland, to Dr J. Morehead Baxter, of Collins Street, Cjamberwell, Melbourne, have reached me by letter* Tho bride, who was given away by 'her mother, wore a graceful gown of ivory crepe do chine, with fish-tail train, and pointed tunic of duchesse lace, finished with a trimming of pearl passementerie. Wreath and veil were also worn, apd she carried a shoiver, bouquet, of white roses and maiden-hair fern. The only bridesmaid was her sister. Miss Queenie Tanton, who looked decidedly smart in a frock of broderie' Anglaise, over pale pink satin, finished with clusters of pink roses, and dainty hat covered with pale pink tulle and wreathed with roses. -'The' bride's mother wore a gown of' mole-coloured silk, with overdress of French beaded ninon and black velvet, and large black tagel hat with plumes. The ~ future home of Dr and Mrs Baxter is to be in Melbourne. Sir and Mrs Peter Wood, with their family, left for C'hristchnrch last week after a very enjoyable holiday spent at Rotorua and Takfipuna. Miss Janet Ocrle, who has been the guest of Mrs Charlie Buddie lock Street for the past two months, has returned to Cbristchurch. _Mrs Robert Allen (MorrinSville) is visiting her sister. Mrs Harry Clark, Heretaunga. Wellington. Mr and Mrs George Kent returned to Auckland by the P. and 0. Maloja front a holiday visit, to Australia. Mrs J. E. D. Spicer (Pamell) has returned to Auckland after » stay of some weeks at the Hutt, Wellington, with her parents, Mr and Mrs Adams. January 23. .aiSBOSNB. During the last few days' intense heat the various beaches liave been visited by very large numbers of people, all keen on enjoying the delights of surf-bathing. It is to be regretted that so few Gisborne girls know how to swim, properly, and a teacher, I am sure, ' would be much appreciated, especially at this time of year, when the sea looks so inviting. It i3 k hardly credible, but we are actually in the thick of the summer sales, and it really seems as if our summer had only begun when suddenly we hear talk of autumn goods arriving. Next month two of our most highlyrespected residents, Mr and Mrs 1 ownley, will celebrate their golden wedding. Recently Mrs J. W. "Williams gave a very enjoyable garden party for Mrs Hugh Williams. Among the guests were—Mesdames F. Parker, Anderson, Blair, Ludbrook, Williams, Minnitt, Misses Barker, Williams, Ludbrook and Minnitt. On Thursday last Mrs W. T J. Anderson entertained a number of young people with a floral wedding competition at her residence, " The Mount, in honour of her guest, Miss H. Anderson, of Wanganui. A great deal of fun was caused, and Miss Phyllis Dawes, cf Auckland, the winner, was loudly applauded. Miss Graham received the consolation prize. Tho bachelors of the Ivaiti tennis courts were responsible for very dainty afternoon tea and ices served at their court this week. Mr and -Airs W. D. Lysnar and their daughter have returned from their visit to London. Mr and Mrs C. A. de Latour are back from Wellington. Recent engagements announced are those of'Mies M. Clark. Auckland, to Mr David Scott,_ of "The Willows," Poverty Bay; .Miss Evelyn Akroyd to Mr Bass, of Port Awnnui: and' Miss Tole, Auckland, to Mr B. C. Watkins, of Tuparoa. East Coast. Miss Jocelyn Lusk is the guest of her sister, Mrs Singer. Dr Singer's mother and sister, who are oh a visit to New Zealand, are at present staying at tho Gisborne Hotel.

Mrs and Misses Wntkins are tho guests of Mrs Kemp. Tuparoa. Miss Froda Sandtmann (Napier) is the guest of Mrs It. Ludbrook, Tuparoa. Mr and Mrs R. Scott and —r and 51ns J. C. N. Thomas have taken a cottage together at Wainui. Mrs William Smith and Misses P. Smith nnd S. Evans served delicious to.a nfc the "Winitau poko courts last Saturday. Miss Hester Grant, Wellington, is tho guest of her undo, Mr G. Grant, Whataupoko. Miss Gore. Ttirihau, is the guest of Mrs K. Williams, Mataliia, East Const. The Misses Shaw, Motu, were recently visiting town. Mrs E. V. Palmer has returned from the south. January 22. PEGGY. waits A/WTTI. Everything has been very quiet here lately, and, except for tennis, no social entertainments have been given for .'oine time. A number of people have been present at the tennis courts during the week. Afternoon tea was provided on Saturday last by Miss Dymock and Miss Harper. Some, of those who havo been at the courts lately are : Mrs and Miss Dymock, Mrs Hesse, Mrs Izard, Mrs Harold, Sirs and Miss Fairburn, Mrs C. P. Brown, Mrs Von Ha a si, the Misses Christie, Nixon, Anderson, Jones, Kerr, _ Brettargh, Aslicroft, Lambert, Williams, M'Lean and Parsons. Small evenings were given last week by Mrs Spencer and Mrs John Anderson - Mrs Christie is spending a few days in Palmerston North. Miss Fraser is visiting among friends here before she leaves for a trip to England. Miss Richmond (Auckland)' • is the guest of Sirs Spencer. Miss Colville (Auckland) is paying a visit to Miss Brewer. Mi-s Cowpaw has gone for a trip to Rotor u a. A very enjoyable little tennis party was given last week by Mrs Palmer at her residence, Purnell Street. _ Miss Ashcroffc is visiting friends in Masterton. J.lrs Izett has returned from her visit to tho country. January 22. HELEN. N&PJ3H. . Mrs Russell Duncan, of the . Bluff Hill, gave a small afternoon tea last week for Miss Kitty Wood, whose marriage to Captain Hollis took place on Friday. Amongst those present were Mesdames Gould, Bowen, Russell, Tylee, Riddell, Patulloi and Misses Clampitt, Duff and Fannin. . Mrs T. C. Moore and family have gone to Eskdale for » holiday visit. Mr and Mrs Colin Campbell, of the Bank of New South Wales, are leaving Napier to reside at Dunedin, where Sir Campbell has been appointed manager. Much regret is felt at their departure. Mrs and Miss Lusk are staying at Gisborne with Mrs Singer. Mrs Cock, of Nelson, has been paying a'visit to Napier. Mrs Nantes, who has been staying with friends in CliristchiU'ch, has returned to Napier. Mrs J. M'Vay, of «the Marine Parade, has been for a trip to Wellington. Mr and Mrs P. S- M'Lean, of the Bluff Hill, are touring in the south. Mrs Alien Gardiner, who has recently returned from England, has been staying w'th Mrs C. M'Lean. Mrs and Miss Busby, of Tokoinaru Bay, were staying in town last week. Miss Gladys Nation, who has been spending several .years in Germany, has returned to Hastings. Her sister, Mrs Lewis, went to Wellington to meet her last week. The engagement is announced of Miss May Harris, only' daughter of Mr H. Harris, "Tekouka," Ongaonga,.Hawke's Bay, and Mr William H. Culley, of San Francisco, California. The marriage will take place shortly. January 21. NORA. PALMEPvSTQSr KORffS; There is very little going on in the social world of Palmerston; so many people and their families are iat the seaside. On Saturday last the attendance at the Linton Street tennis courts was very good. Among those present I noticed Mrs Warburton, Mrs Pickett, Mrs 0. W. Walker, Mrs Addison, Mrs Clive, Mrs Mason, Miss Warburton, Misses Randolph, (2), Misses Mason (3), Miss Smith, Miss Scalan, Miss Edith Wilson, Miss Porter, Miss Hayward, Messrs Comiell, Fitzherbert, Collins, Smith, Pavitt, Drew, Taylor, Moodie, Porter, Guy and Clere. Mrs Milton entertained a small party of friends at bridge on Monday afternoon. The guests were Mrs Reid' (Sydney), ' Mrs and Miss Coombs, Mrs M'Knight, Mrs Innes and Miss Randolph. • Mrs Bagnall and children are at Palmerston. Mr.and Mrs J. Strang and family are at Paikakiriki. ■ ■ ' The Misses Molly and Phyllis Harding (Wanganui) are staying with Sirs London. Mrs S. A. Abraham and family have returned from Paikakiriki. Mrs and Miss Wilson (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs R., R. Reid, Broad Street. January 24. CONTSANCE. T^LLXHGTQtT. Anniversary Day was a public holiday, so the attendance at the first day of the .races was unusually large. Many improvements have been made since tho last meeting, tho tea kiosk being particularly appreciated, and as the weather was delightful there was general enjoyment. Their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Liverpool did not return from Auckland in time to be present, but they have arranged to attend on the fo'J ' ig days. Miss Harcourt wore a grey tailor-made, blue hat; Mrs Gillon, black and white striped tweed, black, hat; Mrs Duncan, grey Shantung, black ana white liat; Mrs iloorhouse, black resilda, black and white toque; Mrs Turnbull, white and blue satin coat and skirt, black plumed hat; Mrs C. Pearce, grey tailormade, green hat; Mrs Duncan, black taiieta, black hat ; Mrs K. Duncan, biack crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs W. Johnston, blue shot- silk coat and skirt, dark blue hat; Mrs Tringham, white and saxe-blue voile, blue • hat; Mrs J. Dutliie, grey tailor-made, grey hat; Sirs Heard, blue ninon over taffeta, black picture hat; Sirs Collins, dark blue coat and skirt, blue hat; Sirs Wiiford, grey Shantung, grey hat with roses; Sirs II ay ward, grey cloth, mole-coloured hat; Sirs T. I'oung, grey tweed faced with blue, blue plumed hat; Sirs Hume, blue tailor-made, violet liat; Sirs Herbert, pin'k taffeta and hat with roses; Sirs C. Richardson, brown coat and skirt, black and white hat; Sirs V. Riddiford, black satin coat and skirt, black hat; Sirs F. Nathan (Palmerston) navy blue coat and skirt ; blue hat; Sirs W. Nathan, black satin and black hat; Sirs Webster, dark blue coat and skirt, cerise hat; Sirs Harris, brown taffeta, brown hat; Sirs Tripe, fawn cloth, black and white hat; Miss Keniber, grey voile, grey hat; Sirs J. Abbott, navy taffeta, dark blue hat; Sirs Whyto, white embroidered voile, hat with roses; Miss : Hislop, black satin coat and skirt; Miss Brandon, dark blue tailor-made, dark blue hat. Sir and Sirs Stanton Harcourt and their children are back after a trip to England. Sirs Ernest Hadileld has returned from Napier, where she went the marriage of her .sister, Siiss Wood, wi'h Captain Hollis. Sir and Sirs J. Parker have gone to the Siendip Hills for a he'k.ay. Sirs W. Kennedy has come back from Wanganui, where she has been spending Christmas with her daughter, Sirs Wilson. @ Sirs Trisgs has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Wellington. Mr and S.lrs Wall and Siiss Stace have just concluded a. three-wc-eks' motor tour of the North Island. Siiss SI. Macintosh will leave on

Jnnnavy 29 for Sydney, where her mainline will take place. Mr and Mrs Bidwill are in town for the races. Miss ChatfLeld returned last week after a trip to Encknd. Sir and Mrs Johnston (Palmerston) are visiting Wellington. jMr and Mrs Strang (Palmerston) are spending a few clays he-re. _ 1 Mr Evelyn Wrench and Miss Wrench (England) arc making a final visit to Wellington before leaving for the Islands. ■ Sir John and Lady Findlay are back, from their trip* to Monnt Cook. Mr and Mrs Lowrv (Hawke's Bay) | are. hero for tho races. I January 23. MARIE. J i-TSLSCN. ■ An enjoyable garden party was given at Bishopdalo by the Bishop of Nelson and Mrs Sadlicr for the members of the Anglican Synod. Mrs Sadlier received her guests on the terrace in front of the house, and afternoon tea was served on the tennis lawns, the floral decorations "being palo pink and mauve sweet peas. During the afternoon tho 12th Regimental Band played several times. Mrs Sadlier was wearing black ninon over white silk, Tuscan hat with black plumes; Mrs Mules, rich black silk,- small black toque; Mrs Julius \Christchurch), handsome black laco gown, black plumed hat; Mrs Baker (Brightwater), black taffeta, black and white toque; Miss Grace Baker, white inserted muslin, pale blue hat; Miss Soaton (Wellington), white embroidered muslin, with green sash, tagel hat with shaded plume; Mrs W. S. _ Lucas, grey silk, small black hat; Miss Lucas, biscuit voile frock, floral hat; Mrs J. P..Kempthorno, grey silk, with black feathered hat; Miss Edith Ivempthorne, white muslin frock, small black hat; Mrs Wilson Keap3, rich black silk with lace yoke, mauve toque ; Heaps, pale blue muslin, hat to match; Mrs Burton (Richmond), blue charmeuse, floral hat; Mrs Pearless (Wakefield), grey tailor-made, black and white hat; Mrs York'(West Coast), white silk, with lace over-dress, white hat; Mrs Canavan (Blenheim), grey voile much, embroidered, black hat; Mrs Frank Milner (Oamaru), hand-son-,fe frock of champagne voile with . lace passementerie, black hat with blue, flowers; Mrs M'Culloch (Oamaru), grey cloth costume, fawn hat with pink roses; Sirs Daly (Melbourne), grey silk voile, grey hat with black ostrich feathers ; Mrs Lindo Levien (Napier), grey ninon over pale green satin, black plumed hat; Mrs Leggatt, black silk vo;le, small black hat; Miss Leggatt. white muslin frock, floral hat; Mrs C. Y. Fell, amethyst charmeuse, wide white hat;. Miss S. Fell, white canvas frock with, insertions of lace, white hat with white feathers; Mrs T. F. Taylor,_ white silk eolienne, tagel hat with pink roses; Mrs Travers, amethyst voilo,' black feathered hat; Mrs Marsden, vieux-rose satin, mole tulle hat with pink roses; Miss Marsden, lavender floral chiffon over satin, black hat;, Mrs Tomlinson, grey costume, black hat; Miss Tomlinson, floral muslin, hat with roses; Mrs' Houlker, dark preen satin, black hat; Miss Houlker, floral muslin, hat with pink roses; Mrs Stanley Lucas, rose-pink linen, floral hat; Sirs Stoney Johnston, white embroidered silk, white hat relieved with red; Mrs Booth, black ninon over silk, black hat,with red roses; Miss Booth, pale grey muslin, emerald "green hat; Mrs Izard, white serge costume, hat with flowers; Mrs Clark, grey voile, smart black,hat; Misses Clark, whits muslin frocks, black hats with white lace bows; Mrs Robert Snodgrass, amethyst silk, hat to match; Miss Ledger, grey voile over'silk, black hat tfith white; Miss Gladys ■ Adams, white net over | pale blue, floral hat; MrsT. Field, grey , satin gown, with tunic of grey floral | ninon, hat with black feathers; Mrs j H. Field, white lace, black feathered I hat; Mrs Robinson, grey voile,C black lace hat; Miss Blackett, floral -muslin, black hat with pale pink roses; \ Mis S. Blackett, cream serge, black picture hat; Miss Oldham, grey tailor-made, black hat; Mrs F. Richmond, rich black silk, black plumed hat; Miss F. Richmond, mauve floral muslin, tagel | hat with flowers; Miss Ward (Wellington), white lace frock, white hat with red roses; Mrs Sclanders, handsome gown of black and white voile over silk, black hat; "Miss Sclanders, white spotted muslin, Tuscan hat"with yellow roses; Miss Hunter-Brown, fawn costume, hat to match; Miss Maginnity, saxe-blue floral muslin, hat with shaded roses; Miss Ghatterton, green tweed coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Reeves, amethyst "floral voile, hat with mauve, flowers; Miss Lightfoot, brown ninon over saxo-blue ' silk, hat to match; Mrs W. Harley, grey silk, black hat; Miss Harley, white muslin,' white hat; Mrs Bamford, mauve costume, _ hat to match; Miss Bamford, rose-pink frock, white hat with roses; Mrs F. St John, grey frock, large black luit with roses: Miss M. Cock, white muslin frock, black plumed hat: Mrs S. B. White, grey silk, black and wliito tcque; Mrs Richmond Fell, grey charmeuse, black hat ; Mrs Harrison, blue striped voile, black hat. January 22. ALIX. " BLH2TSII3C,' Last Thursday and Friday nights the O'Connor Opera Company played '■ Our Miss Gibbs " and "The Merry Widow" at His Majesty's Theatre. Some of those I noticed in the audience: were: Mr and airs Corry, Mr and Mrs B. Clouston. Mr and Mrs Teschemaker Shute, Mr and Mrs Richardson, Dr and Bennett, Mr and Mrs L..Griffiths, Sir and Sirs C. TeschemakerSlmte, Mrs M'Callum, Mrs Machine, Mr and Mrs Rose. Mr and Mrs Brodhurst-Hill, Mr and Mrs J. Tcschemaker-Shyte, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Mrs A. Mowat, Mr and Mrs Eccies, Sirs E. C'haytor (Palmerston North), Mrs W. Bell, Mrs Mills, Dr and Mrs Meade, Dr and Mrs Walker, Misses Smith, Anderson, Horton (2), Waddy, Hail, Chaytor, Bell (3), M'Nab and Grace. ' .. Mrs A. Mowat and Mrs Broughton dispensed tea at the Marlborough Tennis Courts last Saturday, when I noticed Mesdames Bennett, Walker, B. Cbuston, Thomson, Orr, Lambie- and "Waddy, Misses Neville (2), Clouston, Rogers, Winsianlev, Horton, Pliilpotts, Smith, Anderson and Chapman, Messrs Ba.sge, Hulme, Horton, Griffiths, Golding, 0. Meade,- Hill, Whitmore, Paul (New Plymouth), Brock, Wiffen, Drs Bennett and Anderson. Mr and Mrs Brodhurst-Hills left yesterday for Wellington en route to .the Solomon Islands. The Misses Hannah (Auckland) are tho gusits of Miss Vavasour, Ugbrooke. Mrs R. Adams is visiting Masterton. Mr and Mrs L. Griffiths are visiting the Empire City. Mrs Hall has returned to Blenheim after an enjoyable visit to Sirs Richmond, Richmond Brook. January 23. ROSE. G-ESYMCDTHc Mesdames G. T. Grace and M. Phillips aro spending a short holiday at Onra. The engagement has been announced of Miss B. Cochrane, only daughter of Mr and .Mrs W. Cochrane, to Mr P. Smith, Christchurch. Miss Eileen Hannan, daughter of Mr and Sirs Hannan, is-to be married in St Paul's Church on March 25 to Mr F. M'Conville, of Auckland. Mr and Mrs Alexander (Wellington) are on a visit here, and are tho quests of Mr and Mrs G. Eiifielder, Cooper Street. Mrs Turner (Christchurch), who has been on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs J. T. Skogland. returned home this week afber a pleasant l oliday. Mr and Sirs Cecil Northcroft (Johannesburg) are paying the West Coast a short visit. Mesdames F. Shallcrass, W.' Thomas. W. .Baxter, R. Parkinson, E. J- Smith aJid Misses F. Bvoad and .

Hamilton are visiting Westport, whera a croquet championship is .-being, hold. The friends of Mr Duncan M'Lean, • ' one of Greymouth's oldest identities who has been confined to hie residence for the past week, will be pleased to learn that ho is making favourable v progress towards recovery. Mr Sim, brother of Judge Sitp, is spending a holiday on the Coast. The fowling- green has been well patronised lately, a number of club'' matches for tho . championship and pairs taking place. On Saturday afternoon. Mesdames W. Cochrane and E. H. Kilgour provided ihe bowlers with a dainty af tern opn tea, -.which was greatly appreciated. . Mr and Mrs Edwards (Otira) who , have been spending their holidays with Mr Edwards's parents in Auckland, returned last week. r . ■ , ; , Mr Howitt, S3L and Mrs Hewitt, who have been visiting the Commonwealth, returned home on Saturday * evening. _ ' .'S Tennis is in full swing, as everyone is taking advantage of tho fine weather and long evenings. _ During the last few days I have noticed the followingplayers on the Greymouth courts Misses P. Smith,. V. Kettle, A. Bevin, C. Tennant, A. B. Cochrane, Perkins, F. Berry and R. V. Hannan. E, Nazer, D. Petrie, Fricker, U. Smith, - Messrs Lewis, T. E. Coates, Robinson,' I house, Doogan, Moss, Smith and . Tvitchingham, and Dr J. W. M'Brearij*. Matron, Kitto, of the Greymouth V'., Hospital, is spending her holiday 5 in 1 Christchurch. , ' • January 23. STELLA. * DTOBDXtf,, ' --i On Friday afternoon, Mrs Carr gave • one of lifer little teas at her summer cottage at Macandrew's Bay as a farewell to Mrs and tho Misses Salmon. During the afternoon some excellent music was ' , enjoyed by the visitors whilst sitting ;(>,n the verandah, songs being sung by |Jis9- •; Brenda Stock and Miss Theomin, some records on the gramophone wero also given. Amongst the-guestis were ■' Mrs Oldham, Mrs Falla ftjfrs W E. Reynolds, Mrs Edgar Hazlitt, Mrs t Leslie Wilsorf, Miss Fergus, Miss Royse, Mr 3 Reading (Wellington), tho .Misses Stock, Miss Hart, Miss Dorothy Jackson, Miss Delia Sim, Miss'M. Haggitt and Miss Fenwick. ' > On Thursday afternoon ,<■ 'Mrsßosa gave a pleasant little t-eaat her'residence in Newiugton, to which she invited a-few friends of Mrs W. Maitland, to bid her good-bye. There were present, besides Mrs and the Misses Ross, Mrs John Ross (London), Mrs W. Maitland, Mrs and Miss Turton, Mrs J. Mrs W. H. Reynolds, Miss Livingstone (Carterton), Mrs Ewen, -''".v? Nisbet,' Miss Gilkison, Mrs Joachim, Mrs Theomin, Miss Wilson and Miss Kejsie. On Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Alfred, Bell, Shag Valley, gave their annual garden party; »Most of the guests motored from Dunedin or Oam- .. ; aru and from the surrounding districts, motoring bringing a • garp§n", party thirty miles distant within-easy access. • On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs, Vivian 1 ~ gave a handkerchief tea for Miss Maud Park, who is shortly to he married. Tea was served in the dining-room,' where the table was decoiated with scabias and grasses. During the afternoon the guests were regaled with ghamophone records in the garden, and the handkerchiefs were presented to the • bride-elect: Mrs Vivian wore pale grey / - with' large grey hat finished _ with* a • bunch of piiik carnations; Miss Maud Park, blue and white muslin frock and , picture hat; Miss Park, coat and skirt of Coronation-blue and: hat to. match; - Miss Sise, smart navy blue with touch of red, large black hat; Mi&B Knight (Christchurch), dark grey tailor-made, grey hat trimmed with -floral ribbon; , Mis's Fisher, dress of white embroidered voile, black and white hat; Miss V. Macintosh, costume of cornflower-blue, large hat ; Miss Orhell,. putty-coloured, costume, black hat. Others present, were Miss Ulrich, Miss Jackson,. Misses » '■ Dowling, Misses Stock, Miss Macassey, Miss Fenwick, Miss >F. - Maclean, Mis? ' Glendining, Miss Clapperton, Mis® Power. Miss S. Maclean, Miss Price, Miss Delia Sim, Miss Stewart, "Miss Hazlitt-, Miss Ramsay and Miss * - Strouach. •" , On Tuesday, at Kelso, Miss Lizzie Herbert was married to LieutenantColonel George Stewart., The wedding was a quiet one, being limited to rela- ( tives and a few special friends. ; Tha ' bride was attended by two bridesinaidsy' her sister, Miss Herbert, and Miss May Stewart, sister, of the bridegroom, and Mr W- Downie Stewart was his bro-' ther's best man. Mrs Armytage ' from • Temuka (sister of the bridegroom), and her two small boys were also "present. Mr and Mrs John Roberts left on Tuesday, morning 1 for Napier to visit Mrs Barron and Mrs Wilfred Stead. . Mrs Godfrey Baldwin and hor daughter have returned to the Nor ih Island. Mrs and Miss Chapman left on Tues- , . day for Wellington. " . „ . «"■ Miss Maud Park, daughter of Profes? sor Park, is to bo married shortly to _ Mr Thomson. , .Dr and Mrs Benham have gone to t Auckland ,fox the meeting 'of the Senate. * Dr Marshall has also gone to Atickland for the Senate. Mr Joachim and Mr John Allen have gone to Nelson to attend the meetings of . the Synod. ... ■- Mrs M. Maitland. Miss Lucy: Smith)' Miss Bagley and Migs Ci-ook left fto Sydney on Wednesday en route for the ■ East and Europe. .> Mrs Ferdinand Begg arrived from England via Melbourne, on Tues- *- day° to visit her relatives. - Mrs Begg was well known in Dunedin many ye'arl ago as 1 the daughter of Sir, Frank Oaiv" and Mrs Richardson and Mis 9 . Richardson (Wellington) are at present on a visit to Mrs Eardley Reynolds, London Street. ; Mrs Phil Wright and her family have returned from Akaroa and -Mr Phil Wright returned from England by'the Ruapehu. On Friday Mr and Mrs Sargood and . j the Misses Sargood left for-"their station and country home at Warrington, Where they intend ..-to spend " ttf o months. , Mrs Brian 'Haggitt (Invercargill) and her children are staying at St Clair." By tho Warrimoo on Wednesday-Mr • H. Salmon, who been local manager of tho Bank of New South Wales for thirteen years, left for Sydney to take uu his new duries as inspector at : , the head offico. Mre the Misses Salmon £tlso loft for Sydney on Wednesday. The Hon J. R." Sinclair and Mrs ' and Miss Sinclair arrived froni England via Sydney by Saturday's steamer. Mrs ; Blomfield went to Wellington to meet her parents. v * , Tho Rev Evan Davies, 'of Knox Church,-and Mrs Dayies have gone to Sydney on a holiday trip. / '' _ Miss Holderness (Christchurch) is visiting Mrs Ernest Williams, in High Street. Mr and Mra Alec Ewen, who arrived , from England a fortnight ago, left for ' Christchurch on Saturday morning en route for Wellington, where they will live. Mrs and Miss Gallaway have returned from Mataknnui. where they spent Christinas and New Year. ' Mrs and Miss Hartslet-t have spoilt the holidays with Mrs Hertslett's sister, Lady Miller (Oamaru), and Miss Edith" Hertslett has been staying with Mrs •It. Rhodes at .BlueeliSs. . Mr and Mrs Hunter Macandrew and their children are staying on the Penin« < sula for the holidays. Mi's Sleigh has returned to Christchurch. January 24. VERITY.