WOMAN'S WORLD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10698, 19 February 1913, Page 7

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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ATTOKLAMID.

A fashionable wedding was celebrated at St Paul's Church on Tuesday afternoon of last week, when Miss Constance Marguerite (Dolly) Schorl!', youngest daughter of Mrs Schertf, Glenaivon, was married to Mr Frank do Guerrier, chief electrical engineer to tho Auckland, Tramways Company. Tho ohuroh was crowded with guests and spectators. The service wu& periormed by the Rev A. B. WatsonX vicar of St Paul's, and was fully Wioral. The bride looked lovely in her wedding gown of ivory satin charmeuse, with a square train, and drapings of rich lace; the bodice was decollete, and finished with lace; the veil was of embroidered tulle, and was softly arranged off the A beautiful pearl and diamond ring (the gift of the bridegroom) was also worn. There were three bridesmaids—Miss Kathleeen Hill (cousin of tho bride), Miss Elioe Segar (niece) and Miss Molly Brett (cousin of the bride). They were all alike in heliotrope ninon, with niched edgings of fine white lace, and draperies caught up with clusters of pale pink rosebuds; the bodices were also prettily draped, and the necks cut quite low; mauve hats, lined with black satin, and massed with shaded pink and mauve flowers, were also worn. The two younger bridesmaids wore their hair dressed low on the neck, and a long curl on the left shoulder, which gave them a charming early Victorian appearance. ' Black staffs, with shaded pink posies tied at the top, were carried by each 1 of the bridesmaids. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr St John Clark as best man, and the froomsmen were Mr Frank Brown and Ir P. H. Vickerman. After the ceremony, a reception was held by Mrs Scherff, at Glenaivon, at which some 200 guests were present. The reception rooms were gay with flowers. In the drawing-room was a white floral weddihg-bell, under which Mr and Mrs do Guerrier stood •to receive the congratulations of all present. The breakfast table was resplendent in a scheme of white and pale pinK, and masses of maidenhair fern. The cake was decorated with tiny pale pink rosebuds. The bride went away in a smart grey tailored suit, and hat to match, trimmed with lancer plumes. Mrs Scherff (mother of the bride) wore black satin charmeuse, with tunic of beaded net, and smart toque of deep amethyst tulle and flowers in a paler shade; Mrs Browne Clayton (sister" of the bride), striped green silk, black and white hat; Mrs Paul Hansen, grey . satin charmeuse A with apron tunic of grey beaded ninon, small toque covered with oM-rose S*nk roses and-a touch of amethyst; rs Segar, grey crepe de chine, black hat with lancer plumes of pink and mauve; Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Fryer, Dr and .Mrs Sweet and Miss Phyllis Sweet, Mrs J. R.Reed and Miss Mavis Reed; Mr and Mrs A; Denniston,- Miss Alice Walker, Mrs Markham, Mr and Mrs Aitken Oaxrick and Mr W. Carrick, Mr and Mrs Perkins. Included among the many presents received from all over the dominion was a silver, salver and tea and coffee service from the bridegroom 's confreres.

The marriage of Miss Eleanor Brigham, daughter of the late Mr J. M. Brigham, Auckland, to Mr Herbert S. Reed, M.A., of Exeter, England, took place at St Mary's Cathedral Church last Saturday afternoon. The service was performed by the Rev Mr Hawkins, and Dr Thomas presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Sylvester Brigham, wore ivory duehesse satin, the square court train being covered with silk Maltese lace caught at one side with a large silk lily. Her bridal veil was worn over a Wreath of orange blossoms. Four little girls attended ~as bridesmaids, namely, the Misses Mavis, Marion and Hettie Brigham (nieces or the bride), and little Miss Freda Shiw They wore pretty frocks of white lace, with pink and blue sashes, and wreaths of forget-me-nots and pink rosebuds. They carried posies 'of pink rosebuds tied with ribbon and wore turquoise brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. A reception was held at "La Gloria," the residence of Mrs Weetman (aunt of. the bride), after which Mr and Mrs Reed left on their honeymoon by motor, the famous Waitomo Caves being included in their trip. They are to return to Auckland in a few days, and leave for their future home in England by the next Sydney boat. Mr and Mrs E. Horton left for England last week, and were farewelled on several occasions before their departure. Most enjoyable was the golf party given on the Middlemore links by a number of Mrs Horton's girl friends. High tea was a inenry meal, and aftx that was over all sorts of games were played. Another party given in honour of Mrs Horton was a tennis afternoon at "The Pines," when Mrs Willie Bloomfield was hostess. Tea was served in the open air, which in this hot, dry weather is most appreciated. Mrs J. R. Reed was wearing a very pretty frock of blue and gold shot.'silk, and smart hat with ruchings of fuchsia blue; Mrs Hope Lewis, white voile, embroidered in black and insertioned with effective lace, and smart black hat j Mrs R. A. Oarr, blue and white striped foulard, relieved with emerald green, white felt hat lined with pale 1 blue straw; Mrs Edmunds, white muslin, black hat; Miss Mrtvis Reed, white lawn, hat with roses. Mrs Frank Fryer, Mrs Waller and Mrs Howard Richmond' were also present. Mr and Mrs Willie Moss and their two little sons are visiting friends in the south, and will not return-to Parnell until the end of the week.

Miss Coates (Wellington), who has been staying with her sister", Mrs Nelson. Lower Symonds Street, returned south last week.

The arrangements being made to raise a fund to assist Miss Ina BosAvorth, the talented young violinist, to continue her studios in Europe are promising to conio to a very successful conclusion. The Hon J. A. Millar has bought a property in Vicform Avenue, Remuera, and intends to take up his residence at a lator date in the '" Queen City of tho North." Miss Kathleen Millar's marriage will come off shortly. Mr and Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, who have been making a short stay in Auckland, have returned to Wellington.

The many friends of Mrs Alex. Alison will regret to hear of her death, which occurred at her residence, Devonport, last week, at the advanced age of seventy years. I feel I cannot close this letter without expressing deep sorrow at the sad death of Captain Scott and his brave company. _ Tho sympathy of the whole of the civilised world will bt« accorded to Mrs Scott and the other! relatives of those who perished hi the expedition. February 12. CLAUDIA.

NEW PLYMOUTH, A very quiet wedding took place on February 3, when Miss Ashdown, of London, was to Dr David Blackley, of New Plymouth, and formerly of March Hill, Dumfries, Scotland. The bride was given away by Dr Walker. She wore a very becoming dress of white crepe de chine, trimmed with silver and real lace; she also wore a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white dahlias, roses and maidenhair. The Misses Catherine Walker and Mary Robertson were the bridesmaids, and wore pretty white embroidered muslin frocks. They carried white bouquets. Mrs Walker wore black glace silk, with lace and heliotrope trimming, and a black hat with lancer plume; Mrs D'Arcy Robertson wore a cream dress trimmed with blue. A reception was held at " Dunure," the residence of Dr'and Mrs Walker. Dr and Mrs Blackley left by motor-car for the south. xhey will leave Wellington at the end of tho week by the Mamari for a twelve-months' trip Home to England. The bride's' travelling costume, was % very pretty grey eolienne

gown and a grey hat trimmed with lancer plumo. Another pretty but quiet wedding took place at St Mary's Church, when Miss E Dennis was married to Mr R D. T. Hoskin, third son of Mr J. Hoskin. The bride was dressed in a pretty white voile dress, trimmed with lace; she also wore a pretty white hat. Her bridesmaid was Miss Olive Hoskin (sister of tho bridegroom). She wore a champagne-coloured silk dress, and a black and white hat. Tho best man was Mr W. Hoskin, the bridegroom's cousin. The reception was held at the residence of Mrs L. Keith. Mr and Mrs Hoskin left for. the south. The bride wore a pretty lsMe costume and hat to match.

Last Monday evening Mrs P. Webster gave a very enpoyable bridge party at her rooms, Kingsleigh, Ponderham Street. Those who played were —Mesdames, W. Haworth, Newman, Bay ley, H. Bailey, Avery, Cottier, Percy Webster, Medley, Curtis, M'Diarmid and Simpson. The first prize was won by Mrs P. Webster, and the second by Mrs Cottier.

On Tuesday evening Mrs Heard entertained a few friends at bridge. Those who were present were:—Mesdames Praser, M'Diarmid,' Newman, Curtig, Bailey, Haworth, Burgess, Paul and the Misses Wood, Hainerton and Hempton.

A very nice surprise euchre party was held at the residence of the Misses Ste-phenson-Smith, Devon Street. Those present were—Misses Bell, Stephens, Smith, Miss J. Curtis, Miss Devenish, Mrs Martin. Miss L. Thomson, Mrs P. Webster, Miss Olsen, the Misses Lily and Elsie Greatbatch. Miss Alice Hempton, Mrs D. Hutohen, Mrs Lysons, Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs Palmer and Miss K. Hamerton. Tho first prize was won by Miss Alice Hempton and the second by Miss Laura Thomson. Mr E. P. Mountfort, manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Oamaru, and formerly of .Stratford, has been transferred to Masterton. Mr, Mrs and Miss Beryl Hirst have returned from their holiday, whichwas spent in Wellington and Patea. Miss Gretta Wood, Christchurch, is visiting New Plymoutn and is the guest of her aunt. Miss Wood. Mrs W. Skinner left last week for her home in Blenheim, after spending several weeks in New Plymouth with her relations. Doctor' O'Callaghan has joined the Turakina, which left Wellington on Thursday last for London, as medical officer on the trip Home. Mrs Greatbatch and her little daughter have gone to Auckland for a few weeks' holiday. Mrs G. Kebbell has returned from a trip to Wellington. Mrs Sidney Allen (Dunedin) has arrived in New Plymouth with her two chi'dren. They are the guest 3of Mr and Mrs Newton King. Last Friday night Mrs Whitton gave a large euchre party to the young people, which wa3 greatly enjoyed by them all. Mr and Mrs Fenton have returned to New Plymouth,, and are the guests of the Misses Fitzkerberfc. Mft Fitzherberfc has left for a short visit to friends.

Miss, Doris Roy has returned from a holiday trip to Wellington. Mrs and.Miss Hanna have left New Plymouth, and have taken up their residence in Auckland. Mr A. Skeet, sub-manager of the Melbourne branch of the Union Bank, an old Taranaki boy, has been visiting New Plymouth after an absence of thirty years. February 10. BETTY.

(HSBORNS. As I write, bush fires are raging in the direction of Whatatutu, and some anxiety is being felt as regards the safety of several homesteads in the vicinity of the fires.

Owing to the two weeks' race meetings, Gisborne <is very crowded with visitors.

Miss Florance, daughter of Mr Florance, S.M., arrived in Gisborne this Mr and Mrs Pavitt have returned from Auckland, where they went to attend the funeral of Mrs Pavitt's mother.

Mr Farney, of the Lands Department, will leave this week, accompanied by ,Mrs Farney, to live in Hawkf'e Bay.

Mr and Misses Buswell are staying at Wainui beach for ( a week. Mrs William Cooper and Miss R. Cooper will return at the beginning of next month from their world's tour. Mr and Mrs S. Spragg have returned to Wellington., Mrs Branson is visiting Hawkes Bay. :- ■ : " Mr and Mrs G. PaJairet are paying a visit to the south.

The engagement is announced of Miss Wachsmann, daughter of Mrs\Wachsmann, Ormond, to Mr Newman, sheepfarmer, Waimata Valley. Nurse Greenslade has been appointed the district nurse for the Motu.

Misses Rood and Hervey, of the Rosstrevor Hospital, will leave at the end of the month to reside in Sydney. '• Mrs and Miss_ Ludbrook will shortly return from their visit south. Mrs A. L. D. Fraser, .Hawke's Bay, is visiting here just now. Miss Rees, who recently opened the Cook County College for girls t gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea at the college, m Russell Street, last Mondav. ! February 12. PEGGY.

The Misses *Williams and Mr Frank Williams, '" Ashbridge," are baok in Napier after an enjoyable visit to the Old Country. Miss Sandtmann, Bluff Hill, has been visiting friends in Gisborne. Mrs and Miss Large have returned from a short visit to Poverty Bay. Mrs T. O. Moore, who has been spending a few weeks in the country, has returned to town. Mr and Mrs W. Worthington, who have lived in Napier for some years, have taken up their residence in Dunedin.

Mrs Stopford, Sealy Road, is staying in Canterbury for a few tfeeks. Miss Ruddock left last week for Auckland. Mrs Von Dadelzen is visiting friends in the country. Mrs Ziele, Bluff Hill, has returned from a visit to relations in Dunedin. February 12. NORA.

On Friday afternoon of last week Mrs J. P. Innes gave a most enjoyable bridge party at her residence. Featherstone Street. The guests included Mrs and the Misses Coombs, Mrs M'Rae, Mrs and Miss Warburton, Miss Randolph, Mrs A. Guy, Mrs 0. Waldegrave, Mrs Putnam, Mrs Mellsop, Miss Armstrong, Miss' M. Reed, Mrs Newal and Miss Stafford (Wellington). The Feilding Tennis Club sent a team on Saturday to play a return match with tho Linton Street lennis Club, resulting in a win for the local club. Mrs Carter wore a long tussore coat over a white dress, and a burntstraw hat with black bows; Mrs M'Donald, spotted white muslin frock, largo cream and black straw hat, with bows of black velvet; Mrs Addison, grey muslin, with frills of the same, black hat with white roses; Mrs C. W. Walker, black charmeuse coat and skirt, braided in black, black velvet hat with black wings; Miss Randolph, grey silk poplin coat and skirt, black tulle Pierrot ruffle, black hat; Miss F. Randolph, white crepe frock with Irish crochet trimming, large black hat with white roses; Mrs M'Emght, blue coat and skirt with glass beads, black hat; Mrs Pickett, white muslin with cerise belt, pretty coloured hat with cerise flowers; Mrs Ciere, white, creue frock, large black hat with ceriso rosettes; Mies Edith Wilson, white embroidered frock, white linen hat. Thero were also present—Misses Armstrong, Warburton, Dundas, Porter, Hay ward (2). Mason (3T, Jickell, Forysaith, Scott, O Smith and M'Knight, Misses Taylor, Connel, Morrah, Collins, Carter, Drew, Jacobs, Clere, Porter, Guy, Ehott, Pickett, Addison, Dunkley, anci .Di Bett. In the evening a most success-

the courts. Tlie ground "mere lit with gas and the pavilion gaily decorated with Chinese lanterns, also the stage. Songs and comic recitations 'filled the programme. A nice supper was served. Amongst those present wore Mrs and Misses Coombs, Mr and Mrs M'Knight, Mr and Mrs Harold Cooper, Mr and Mrs Carter, Mr and Mrs Dunkley, Mr and Misses M'Hardy, Mr and Mrs M'Donald, Mrs C. W. Walker, Mm and Miss F. Randolph, Miss Armstrong, Miss Bond, Mr and Mrs Pickett, Mr Morrah, Mr and Mrs Barnicoat, Mrs arid Miss Warburton, Miss Stafford, Misses Blackmoro, Scott, Porter, Abraham, Oakley, Goldingham, Mason (4), Wright, Jacobs and Dr Bett. Mrs W. Strang entertained a few friends on Friday afternoon. The Misses Morrah hare returned from 1 a visit of eome weeks to relatives at Porangahau, Hawko's Bay. Mrs Penny has returned from a visit to Blenheim. • Miss E. M'Lennan is tack from her visit to Castlepoint. Mrs Morrah has gone for a week or two to Dannevirke.

Mrs Bendall and family have returned from Lyall Bay Miss B. Miles (Wellington) is a visi; tor to Palmerston. „ February 13. CONSTANCE.

A very large number of people were present at the tennis courts on Saturday last to see a match played between Waverley and Wanganui. Great interest was taken in the games, all of which were very closely contested, and the result was a win for the local players- The Waverley players were: —Mrs Wallace, Mrs Graham, Mrs Metcalfe and Miss Esse and Messrs Wallace, Dickie, Wybourne (2), Muir and Powdroil: Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Fairburn and Good. Some of those at the courts were .-—Mesdames Wall, Brown, Hesse, P. Krull Maler, Skeet, Kerr, Izard, Greig, Gill-Carey, R. Jackson, Wray, Harold, Watt, H. Jackson, Medhurst, P. Lewis, Gordon, Slipper, D'Arcy, Wilkin, the Misses Newcombe, Darley, Ashcroft, Fairburn, Anderson (2), Parsons, Kerr, Nixon, Thomson, Brettargh, Jones, Wilford, Christie, Moore and Browne, and Messrs Jennings, Harold, Butterworth, D'Arcy, Wray, Fairburn, Good, Harrison, Hawkins, Stevenson, Hawke, Kelly, Lampe, Ritchie and Drs Greig, Earle and Christie. Mrs Stevenson and Miss Brewer were hostesses at small afternoon teas this week for Mrs Pharazyn, who is visiting Mrs Lomas.

, Mrs Weir (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs John Fairburn, Wicksteed Street. Miss Dorothy Humphreys (Taumaranui) is visiting Wanganui. Mrs Good (Ha>vera) is the guest of Mrs H.. Good. Miss Leslie Williams left last week for a trip to Hawke's Bay. Mrs Montgonierie arrived in Wanganui last week after a year's visit to England. Mrs Glen (Hawera) is the guest ,of Mrs Turnbullj Gampbell Street. February 12. HELEN.

WELLIIT&TON. The terrible news from the South Pole brought horror and amazement to people here, who were confidently looking forward to a speedy return of the whole party. Their death is the nation's loss, and the most profound sympathy is felt for all those who are bereaved, especially for Mrs Wilson, who has so many friends here, and for Mrs Scott, who is due to arrive in Wellington on February 27. The Plunket Fete was an admirably managed affair and meant a big increase in funds for the Society, which is trying to arrange for an extra nurse. Warm sunshine flooded the grounds of the Premier's residence, where the openair baby show was held, in addition to numbers of other .amusements and sideshows. The fete was opened by her Excellency Lady Liverpool, who, on arrival, was welcomed by Mrs Massey and Mrs Algar Williams, the latter being president of the Society. The prizes were many and handsome, the championship going to Baby Stephenson. Lady Liverpool wore smoke-grey ninon and blue charmeuse, her hat combining the two colours; Mrs Massey, nut-brown taffeta and black picture hat; Mrs Williams, white embroidered muslin, black hat with roses; Dr Platts-Mills, black chiffon taffeta, black Eicture hat; Mrs Fitchett, white emroidered muslin, black hat; _ Mrs Leckie, white voile and black picture hat.

On the same day the- Star Boating Club held a sports afternoon, which attracted many people to the clubhouse. A band and afternoon tea helped towards the afternoon's enjoyment, and the tea-room was elaborately decorated with blue and white- flowers, carrying out the Star Club's colours. Mrs Moorhouse gave a delightful afternoon tea on Wednesday, as a farewell to Mrs W. Fitzherbert, who, with her daughter, will leave shortly for a visit to the Argentine. Visitors strolled about the garden and played golf croquet: on the lawn, and a very pleasant time was spent. Mrs Moorhouse wore a beautiful gown of pale grey silk poplin with gold and aluminium embroideries, and black hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs Fitzherbert, grey souple satin, veiled in black Chantilly, with tunio effect, black hat with white ostrich feathers; Miss Fitzherbert, saxe-blue satin gown with coatee, cream hat with blue flowers,* her sister, white lingerie gown, wide white hat; Miss Haroourt, blue satin coat and skirt, black hat with plumes; Mrs W. Turnbull, white lingerie gown with coatee, black velvet hat, tagel straw hat with feathers; Miss Medley, blue satin coat and skirt, blaok hat with white feathers; Mrs Ferguson, long black satin coat, with revers of blue and brown brocade, blue net with' plumes; Mrs Estcourt, lotus blue satin slightly draped, black hat strapped with blue, finished with quills; Miss Kebbell, shot-silk coat and skirt; Miss Duncan, cream gown, black satm coatee with collar and revers of cream lace; Mrs - Pearce, amethyst oloth, small black hat; Mrs Tweed, orohidmauve gown with white facings; Mrs Hadfield, Indian-red tailor-made, black hat; Mrs Dyinock, pale grey resilda, black ostrich ruffle, small black hat; Mrs Rolleston, black crepe de chine, black feathered hat; Mrs A. Duncan, white lingerie gown, white hat with roses; the Misses Turner, amethyst gowns, faced and belted with black; Miss Tweed, blue coat and skirt, black tulle ruffle, black hat; Miss Pearce, pastel-cloth tailor-made, black hat; Mrs 0. Pearoe, navy blue, tagel etraw hat lined with black; Miss Harding, white lingerie gown, hat with roses. Mrs Gnerson"(Auckland) is paying a visit of some months to Mr and Mrs C. Griffiths. Mrs Wesley Turton lias gone to Te Kuiti for a visit. Miss B. Turton has gone with her. Sir Robert and Lady Stout are now back in their own house on the Terrace.

Sirs Hollis will leave for England by the Corinthic. Her husband's ship the Makarini, will arrive Home at the same time. ■

The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Pearce, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pearce (Wellington') to Mr Frank Hodson. February 13. MARIE.

SLESTHBIM.

The unveiling of the Captain Cook Memorial took place at Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound., last Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by_ his Excellency the Governor, _ Lord Liverpool, who was accompanied by Lady Liverpool, who wore a becoming navy blue costume and a vieinc rose hat, with feather to match. Several hundred people travelled from Blenheim, being joined by a large number at Picton. Quite a'large number of peoplo also came from Wellington. Some of those present were:—The Hon F M. B. Fisher and Mrs Fisher, Hon R. H. Rhodes and Mrs IRhodes, Hon H. D. Bell, Hon C. H. Mills, Mr R. M'Callum, M.P., and Mrs M'Calmm (Blenheim). Mr Corry (Mayor of Blenheim) and Mrs Corry, Mr Riddcll (ActingMavor of Picton) and Mr? Riddell, Mrs

(Wellington) and Mr W. R. Allen (Blenheim). Mrs Churchward and Miss Skinner gave afternoon tea at the Marlborough tennis courts last Saturday, when some of those present were:—Mesdames Griffiths, Maclaine, Walker,' Thomson, B. Clouston and Higgmson, Misses Philpotts, Horton. Anderson, Rogers, Winstanksy, Meade, Clouston, Burden and Nevin, Messrs Hulme, Bagge, Churchward, J. Horton. Meade, Hill and Parker, Drs Walker and Anderson. Mrs Fell (Pelo *us Sound) is tho geset of Mrs Clouston, St Andrews. Miss Burden, who has been staying with Miss Bell, has gone to Masterton. Mrs R. Adaroß has returned from an enjoyable visit to Masterton. Mrs R. M'Callum has returned after n pleasant holiday in Dunedin. Mrs C. Teschemaker-Shute is vising Wellington. February 12. ROSE.

• KELSON, A large and enjoyable "At Homo" was given by Mrs 0. Y. Fell at the " Haeremai" rooms, to meet her many friends after her return from England. Afternoon tea and ices were 6erved in tho large reception room, the tables being decorated with yellow sunflowers. A string orchestra, stationed in an alcove, played delightfully throughout the afternoon. Mrs Fell was wearing a very handsome gown of black charmeuse, entirely veiled in ecru and blaok lace, and a tricorne tagel hat with black plumes. Mrs Reginald Humphries (Hastings) wore white embroidered chiffon, with tunio of dull mauve floral ninon, and a large Leghorn hat with white roses; Miss Sylvia Fell, bocoming frock of lotus-blue oharmeuse, black picture hat; Miss Mabel Atkinson, black silk costume, with saxe-blue scarf, black plumed hat; Miss Humphries (Petone), blaok lace over black silk, black hat; Mrs E. J. Allen, grey ninon over eilk, with touches of blue, black velvet hat with white ostrich feather; Mrs Alfred Grace, grey eilk] gown, black hat with plumes; Mrs J. | S. Evans, black ninon over amethyst | silk, black hat; Mrs, Wilson Heaps, black silk, mauve toque; Mrs Dodson, j pale grey silk, black hat; Mrs Boyd, ; lace gown over black silk, black toque; Miss Cock, black chiffon over silk, black ' tagel hat; Mre Fred Hamilton, mauvo ninon over silk, black hat with amethyst satin bows; Mrs Clark, grey tailor-made, black and white hat; Mrs Frank Edwards, pale blue costume, hat with, black feathers; Miss Edwards, grey messaline frock, grey ohip hat with feathers; Mrs Blackett, rioh black silk, black hat with mauve flowers; Mrs Houlker, reseda charmeuse, black hat; Mrs Frank Hamilton, pale pink frock, black plumed hat; Mrs H. L. Fowler, pale blue floral muslin, pale blue chip hat with buttercups; Mrs Noel Adams, pink cloth coat and ekirt, black hat with red roses; Mrs A. Glasgow, black charmeuse, black hat to match; Mrs Dudley Edwards, white embroidered muslin, white hat with black plumes; Mrs H. Cock, mauve ninon frock, Tuscan hat with mauve roses; Mrs Bunny, grey costume, black hat; Miss Huddlestone, black striped voile over white silk, rose-pink hat; Mrs Harry Duncan, white voile with lace insertions, pale Tuscan hat with blue plumes; Mrs Claud Hamilton, cream coat and skirt, black hat: Mrs Hoby, white lace and muslin, wide hat with red roses; Miss Lorimer, grey embroidered muslin with tunic of blue ninon, grey hat with plumes; Miss Burnett, grey voile costume, black hat; Mrs W. Houlker, pale pink silk costume, black hat with feathers; Mrs Brown (Stoke), grey gown, large black hat; Mrs Harris, black costume, green and mauve floral toque; Mrs Broad, white inserted muslin, black hat with floral wreath; Mrs J. P. Hayes, black ninon over rosepink charmeuse, black hat; Mrs Cecil King, blaok silk, black hat. Others present were Miss Langley Adams, Miss Boor, Mrs Harry Kidson, Misses Blackett, Miss Harris, Misses Clark, Miss Houlker, Miss M. Cock, Misses Gibbs, Miss M. Bunny, Miss Bamford, Miss D. Booth, Miss Eastbrook, the Misses Greenwood and Miss Isaacson. The Rev F. W. and Mrs Chatterton, who have been spending several weeks here, have left tor the North Island. Mrs Tomlinson is visiting her son, Mr W. Tomlinson, at AskburtonMr and Mrs Berkeley Harrison have gone to Chrfstchuroh, en route for the southern lakes.

Mrs J. P. Kempthorne and Miss Edith Kemptorne have gone south, en route for Te Anau.

Miss Ethel Ledger has gone for -a holiday visit to Dunedin. Mrs Frank Washbourn, who has been visiting her mother, MrsGibbs, CoiHngwood Street, has returned with her children to Timaru.

Mrs Booth is away in Wellington. Mr Leslie Reynolds, marine engineer, is on a visit to Nelson.

Mr J. H. Cock is away in Dunedin. Miss Sutherland-Smith has returned from her visit to Rotorua.

The engagement is announced of Miss Vera Bamford and Mr John Hanron, of the Eastern Extension Company's staff at Cable Bay. February 12. ALIX.

Mrs Cameron Smith, accompanied by Mrs Alan Smith, Miss Smith and Mr 0. Sreith are spending a month's holiday iu Queenstown. Before returning they intend to spend a week in Milf ord Sound.

Mr G. H. Kemp haß left for Christohureh, where he will meet Mrs Kemp, who has been staying with her mother. Mr and Mrs Baker (Wellington) are visiting here, being the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Cairney, Shakespeare Street.

Miss Hindmarsh (Wellington) is visiting Mrs J. C. Gittos. ' Miss Scarlett (Reefton) is visiting her aunt, Mrs M. Harman, " Te Rata." Miss Olyde Hood is visiting Wellington and Wanganui. Dr C. L. Morice returned on Tuesday, after a short visit to Wellington. The Misses Blair (2) left on Monday for Christchuroh, en route for Hanmer Springs, on a short holiday. Mr P. Abbie, Greymouth's golf champion, is removing to Palmerston North, for which he leaves on Monday, accompanied by Mrs Abbie. Before leaving, Mr Abbie was presented by his golf friends with a very pretty flower bowl. Misses Ada and Dora Blaokmore left on Monday for Wellington, en route, for England, where they will spend several months. Their many friends will wish them an enjoyable trip and a safe return.

Miss Vera Hannan, a pupil of St Dominic's Convent, Dunedin, and a daughter of Mr and Mrs Hannan, of Grey mouth, has been awarded the Royal Academy of Music's New Zealand gold medal for violin playing. A-popular and pretty wedding was celebrated at St Paul's Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, when Mr William Robert Moore, of Auckland (eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Moore, of Alexander Street), was married to Miss Tryphena Rundle, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Rundle, Puketahi Street. The bride was robed in chiffon taffeta, trimmed with lace and pearls, with the usual veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by three bridesmaids, who wore very pretty cream radianta dresses. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsomo pendant, the bride's gift to the bridegroom being a gold: sovereign case. February 13. STELLA.

SBEBTOT. Considering the changeable weather we have had, the two new croquet lawns that have been opened this season have been well patronised. The Wesley Guild has lighted theirs by electricity, so it therefore presents the novelty of many players croquetting a ball after dusk. The annual garden party in aid of St Stephen's Church takes place on February 20- Mr Dunn has. kindly, lent

favourable weather, it promises to be as successful as on former occasions. His Lordship Bishop Sadlier w to be hero on his second- visit that day, so it will also serve as a welcome to hlin and give him an opportunity to meetall his people at the flame time. Invitations are issued for a dance tff be held in the.Theatre, Royal next Wed r nesday on the occasion of the marriage of Miss -JHonteith to Dr Monson, which takes place at Bt Stephen* Church on that day- Afternoons for the bride-elect were given las* weett by Mrs M'Namara and Mrs Mrs Templer and Mrs' CrCallaghan, who were on a. *jwt to, **»»■ P«w»»i Mr and Mrs Hiadmareh, returned to Timaru last week. .■-••■ Mr A. E. Spencer, who was here, for a holiday and the guest' of Sheldon, left for Sydney last Tuesday. Dr and Mrs J. Henderson are on a periodical visit to Reefton, and are looking up old friends. ' . " • • Mrs Aitken has gone for a short, visit to Greyinouth. >- ■ Dr Mackenzie . (Mount Morgan, Queensland) ie on a visit to New.Zealand, and is at present m Reefton, 6n his way through the Buller Gorge. He has been much impressed by our beautiful scenery. '. _. ___»-_, February 14. DAPHNE(WiII "Daphne" kindly send her aadreEs to the Lady Editor?) *

A croquet match "between the Sumner and Rangiora Clubs was played on the Rangiora grounds on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for too visitors. '".'.'' . On Saturday afternoon (several members of the Oxford Tennis-Club played a match with Rangiora; The Rangiora team proved suocessful, and 6ome very good games were witnessed. Miss Parsons returns fronj Sumner on Monday. . . ~ Miss Morton (Timaru) is the guest, of Mrs M'Kenzie. Miss Buddo returned from last week. Miss Cunningham has returned from Suinner. -^ February 13. j , OLIVE.; Miss Bessie Howell is going Home in the Kaikoura with her unole, Dr Ben Moorhouse, early in Maroh. Dr and Mrs Loughnan are spending a fortnight at Queenstown. Mrs Sirkpatrick has returned to Christchurch after a few weeks' visit to Mrs Stronach. Miss Ford.(Dunedin) is the guest of Mr and Mrs L- E. Finch, Wai-iti Road. Mr and Mrs V. Hitchings left for Levin last Wednesday. • * Mr Lyn Wood has been transferred from Oamaru to the Union Bank here, and Mr 0- Matties has gone to Ashburton. ' ' .

Mre Shallcrass has gone down to the wedding of her sister, Miss Louie Nichols, at the Bluff. Miss Kirk, who has been the. guest of Mrs K. G. Turner, left for Chriatchnroh on Thursday. . Mrs Candy is staying with her sister in Otaki.

A match was played by the Timaru Croquet' Club against Tamuka on Thursday, and resulted in a win for the former. In spite of a fierce, nor'-wester some close games took place. Some of those present weret— ; Mrs Hay, Mrs Miles, Miss White, Misses Hassell, Mr and Mrs George Hart, Mrs Cray, Mr Kempthorne, Mrs Clissold; Mrs Baxter, Mrs Campbell, Mrs and Miss Guthrie, Mrs Hall, Mrs Shallcrass, Mr Walton, Mrs Smith, Mr C. Ziesler and others. February 14. CYNTHIA.

On Friday afternoon T Mrs Butter* worth gave a small -tea, when., there were present her nioce, Misß Backhouse (Sydney), Mrs F. Guthrie (Melbourne), Mrs Acton Adams, Mias Rachel Reynolds, Miss Denniston, Misa Sise, Mra Grant, Mrs Phil Wright, Mrs Caatritt (Akaroa), Mrs W. A. Moore, Jtfrs Oldham, Mrs Macintosh; iMjbs Gould, tho Misses Rattray and Miss Molly Dowling. During the" afternoon the quests were delighted with some -.' -excellent music, Mrs Oldham and Miss M. fowling singing and Miss' Backhouse con» tributing piano.solos. -*■.-' -~ , . On Tuesday afternoon 'Miss Joachim gave a small tea to a-' few friends of Miss Violet "Williams, the bride-sleet. The tea table was decorated with white sweet peas and sprays of. birch, and the cakes were decorated with .violets symbolic of the bride's name.. Amongst those' present were Miss Allen,' Mira Vera Chapman (Wellington), Wm'B. Ulrica, Miss Theoinin, Mias Gwenda Williams, Mrs Ernest Williams and others. -' . \ ' "' " *

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs A. A* Finch gave an "At Home " at her residence in Royal Terrace,,when a large number of ladies were - present." • The hostess received her guests in the draw-ing-room, wearing a handsome dress of black ninon and lace .over emeraldgreen silk. Tea was-served in the dining-room, and the table was decorated with quantities of pink and white sweet peas and grasses... In another room a string baud was stationed and the music was enjoyed by the guests. Miss Finch wore a pretty embroidered muslin dress; Miss Katie Finch, black ninon trimmed with white lafle over white silk, relieved with touohes ..of salmon-pink; Mrs Malcolm, turquoieeblue coat and skirt and picture hat' to match; Mrs George Roberts, dark blue tailor-made and black feather hat; Mra Aleo Roberts, cream cloth tailor-made, small violet velvet toque; Miss Rachel Reynolds, dark grey tauor-mada black hat; Mrs Acton Adams, coat and skirt of vieux-rose finished with reveru and deep cuffs, of cream lace, large black hat; Mrs Allen Holmes, all black; Miss Violet Macmaster, corn-flower-blue cloth dress with white lace finishings, large hat of blue ninon; Mrs Stanley Batchelor, stylish blue tailormade, black furs, black hat with green feathers; Miss Flossie Sinclair, cream cloth coat and skirt, white furs, large black and white hat; Mrs Aufrere Fenwiok, black velvet coat and skirt, black feather hat; Mrs Brook, light grey tailor-made, white hat with yellow wings; Miss Hosking. cream cloth suit, black furs, small black hat] Miss Freda, Ewing, navy blue tailor-made, purple hat; Mrs Fitzclarenoe Roberts, black gown, handsome black, mantle. Others present were Mesdames Theomin, Baruoh (Melbourne), Alec Morris, Cheeseman, Johnson, Macassey, Eustace Macassey, W. E. Reynolds, Black, Todd, Roberts, King, Sise, Graham, Anstey. Roberts, Orbell, Vivian, Cantrell, Sim, Law, Hart, Oargill, Fergus, Herdman, Phillips, Hallenatein, Ernest Williams, O'Neil, Blomfield, Grant, Og3ton, It. Wilson, Cameron, Gallaway, Stock, Royce, Phil. Wright, Misses Rattray, Ramsay, Sim, Hart, Stewart, Hislop, Law, Farquhar, Reia, Fergus, Todd, Sise, Webster, ; Stock, Ulrioh, Forbes, Holdsworth, Nesbit, Macintosh, Macassey, Dowling, Wilson, Hosking, Ogston, Gross and others. Miss Lily Tolmie, who arrived from England a few weeks ago, and has been visiting her sister, Mrs Haggitt, left for Nelson on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Guthrie and son arrived from Melbourne last week, and stayed at the Grand Hotel. This week Mrs Guthrie is the guest of Miss Denniston, the Bungalow. Mr Guthrie has gone to Canterbury. , Tiie Primate sjid. Mrs Nevifl returned from their visit to Nelson, having motored all the way. The Misses Thompson (Invercargill), with Miss Batchelor, have gone on a motoring tour to Canterbury. Mrs and Miss Cuttenhava returned from their visit to Timaru and Winchester. Miss Maxwell Moody's wedding will take place on February 15 at her father's residence in Royaf Terrace. - Tho engagement is announced of Mfr J. A. Cook, Dunedin, to Miss Gould only daughter of Archdeacon'Gould.' St ' Paul's parsonage.* -. „ ',' ;.y- ■ ~■- ~k.- .^