CONVERSAZIONE.

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16626, 17 October 1925, Page 15 (Supplement)

CONVERSAZIONE.

SIR E. AND LADY RUTHERFORD. INTERESTING EVENING. The Alexandra Hall was the scene of a conversazione of unusual interest on Wednesday, when Mr and Mrs Geo. Butherford and other relatives entertained a number of friends in honour of Sir Ernest and Lady Butherford, who are spending a few days in Hamilton en route to Wellington. The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers and shaded lights, and arranged as a drawing-room, bowls of lavender and pink standing on each table. The tuneful orchesira of Miss Ebbett supplied the music, and Mr Russell-Wood gave elocutionary items. Mr Eben Wilson gave a very feeling speech, in which he mentioned the great research work of the guest of the evening, who was from New Zeaand and an honour to his country.

Sir Ernest replied and thanked Mr Wilson for his kind expressions, and then briefly detailed some of the mysteries of radium.

A most enjoyable evening was spent and a dainty supper served before the adieux were made.

The hostesses were Mrs Geo. Rutherford, who wore a gown of saxe net. heavily scquinncd, over gold satin; Mrs H. G. Sergei, in green charmeuse, embroidered with gold, and Mrs Sfrieff, in black satin, with Oriental embroidery and a blue scarf. Mrs A. E. Butherford, of To Aroha, who was to have been the fourth hostess, was unfortunately unable to be present. Among those who were invited were Sir Ernest and Lady Butherford, Misses Butherford (3), Mr and Mrs F. T. .lolly and Miss Jolly, Mr and Mrs W. D. Boss, Mr and Mrs J. 11. Hume, Mr and Mrs Bouillon, Mr and Mrs A. E. Manning, Mr and Mrs F. T. Wilson, Mr and Mrs T. Jolly, Mr and Mrs A. W. Ward. Mr and Mrs A. L. Yule, Mr and Mrs J. If. Hammond and Miss Hammond, Mr and Mrs E. 11. Hammond and Miss G. Hammond, Mr and Mrs A. English, Mr and Mrs Claylon-Greene, Mr and Mrs Finlayson, Mr and Mrs IT. N. Eiby, Mr and Mrs IT. WYlder, Mr and Mrs W. Tudehope, Dr. and Mrs Rogers, Dr. and Mrs Douglas, Dr. and Mrs Gordon, Mr and Mrs G. Reid, Mr and Mrs J. Mackay. and Misses Mackay (3), Mr and Mrs Bonnie, Mr and Mrs Eben Wilson and Sons, Archdeacon and Mrs Cowie and Miss Cowie, Rev. Connelly and Mrs Connelly, Mr and Mrs Wyborn, Air and Mrs Edgcumbe, Mr and Mrs W. J. King, Mrs Heywood, Dr. Waddel. Mrs Geo. Yalder, Miss Fisher, Misses E. and C. Jolly, Miss Drennan, Mr and Mrs O'Meara, Mr and Mrs R. Seddon, Mr and Mrs T. Lucas, Mr and Mrs E. Y. Stacc, Mrs Geo/Rogers, Mrs S. Brewis, Misses Gordon (2), Miss Willis, Mr and Mrs Moorhouse anil Miss .Moorhouse, Mr and Mrs Norris and Miss Norris, Dr. and Mrs Green, Dr. ami Mrs Spencer, Dr. and Mrs Joseph, Mr and Mrs Simmonds and Miss Simmonds, Mrs Robinson McCracken, Mr and .Mrs Wyatt, Mr and Mrs C. h. Mac Diarmid, Mr and Mrs W. Pounlney, Miss McPherson, Mr and Miss Bindon, Mr and Mrs dc la Mare, Mr and Mrs Spence, Mr Fowdcr, Mrs Barugh, Mr and Mrs J. F. Strang, Mr and .Mrs Melville Bell, Mr and Mrs Insoll, .Mr and Mrs Yore Chitty, Mrs E. F. Pcacockc. Mrs M. Quick, Mr and Mrs J. Chilly, Mr and Mrs 11. Giiflllan. Mr and Mrs E. J. Mears, Mr and Mrs Younp, Mr and Miss Egfileston, Miss N. Sergei. Misses Clayton-Greene, Mrs and Miss Nicholson. Airs Wyn. Nicholson, Mrs Self and Miss Laurie.

KAIYIILTON TENNIS CLUB. OPENING OF COURTS. The official opening of the Hamilton Tennis Club was blessed with fine weather, although the high wind was somewhat a deterrent to the games. There was a good gathering of visitors and players, and they were welcomed by Mr C. A. Seymour, president of the club, who in a short speech detailed the work of the club, and its hopes for the coming year. He also presented the trophies won during last scasori.

A very nice tea was dispensed by the ladies' committee, and was welcomed by all. The courts, notwithstanding the wet spring, were in excellent order, and some good games were fought out during the afternoon. Among those present were: Mesdames Fabling, Seymour, Staples, Colom, McCracken, Burley, Greenhough, Mclndoe, Whineray, Stevenson, and Misses Schofield, Watson, Peart, Drake, Burnett, Newell, Stubbs, Edgcumbe, O'Callaghan, Cann (2), Itigginson, Sweeney, Spencer, Masters, Speedy, Burbusb, Daldy. Barton, Roach, Wilkes, Beaver, Whittaker, Rowsc, Wilson, Burley, Morris, Gardiner, NGARUA BACHELORS' BALL. The bachelors' ball, held last Tuesday in the Ngarua Hall, was a great success in every way, and much praise is due to the untiring efforts of the bachelors to make the evening an enjoyable one. The hall was prettily decorated with greenery, streamers and balloons, and, indeed, the scene was a gay one. Misses Kirk's orchestra (Wnharoa) supplied the excellent music, extras being played by Misses E. Vickcrs, P. and E. Carley and Mr E. Hayden (Waitoa). Messrs F. Smith and A. Vickers acted as M.C.'s. Those present, were:—Mesdames J. L. Scott, cream crepe do chine; Moore, blue silk; G. Miller, black velvet; C. Y. Carley, black satin; W. Scott, mauve brocaded marocain; Rcid, black satin; S. C. Carter, oriental marocain; L. W. Davies, black velvet; P. Walsh (Eltham), almond green silk; G. W. Walker, lavender crepe dc chine; P. W. Davies, beaded satin; G. Taylor, navy satin; Misses Brunshill, green crepe dc chine; E. Chefflngs (Waitoa), cherry crepe do chine; I. Jones (To Aroha), cream georgette; E. Carley, pale green marocain; P. Carley, pink marocain; E. Vickers, pale pink georgette; M. McLaren, fawn georgette; A. Cunningham, blue marocain; M. Scott, oriental silk; Rogers, pink georgetlc; W. Rogers, blue silk; M. Miller, pink ch'armeusc; Mary Miller, cream crepe de chine; F. Scott, fuji silk; R. Leay, cream fuji; Iris Miller, old rose crepe de chine; M. Taylor, blue brocaded shot taffeta. NAVAL ROMANCE. SYDNEY FIANCEE OF U.S. NAVY LIEUTENANT. MONTREAL. October G. According to a San Francisco message. Miss Geraldine Conroy, of Sydney, has arrived In marry Lieutenant A.'e. Collon (U.S.S. Pennsylvania), whom she met during Hie Heel's visit to Australia. The immigration officials, declaring that the Australian quota had been filled, refused Miss Conroy permission t,, enter the United Stales, and Lieut. Collon is now hurrying to Hie detention i station lo rescue his fiancee.

It is said thai fr.e out or every sis people who go into hospital in r,re;i! Britain arc now examined by X-rays.