In the Mirror

Ladies' Mirror, Volume I, Issue 3, 1 September 1922, Page 10

In the Mirror

SOCIAL DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CENTRES

AUCKLAND. THE Law Students’ Society’s ball came off in the Scots Hall the other evening, and was greatly enjoyed. Young people predominated, and as decorations, supper and music were good, an air of gaiety was all pervasive, * and gave assurance of undoubted success. Mrs. Stringer wore a very handsome embroidered and petalled gown with panels of tulle; Mrs. Maxwell Walker, white charmeuse draped with georgette; Mrs. Dettman, mimosa coloured crepe de chine; Mrs. Algie, mauve crepe marocain with gold lace; Mrs. Alexander, lovely pink frock with petalled overdress; Mrs. Metcalfe, pale grey charmeuse with silver lace ; Mrs. ,K. Walker, pink and grey brocade ; Mrs. Leary, black lace; Miss Smallfield, soft blue charmeuse; Miss King, black satin and gold lace; Miss Pyne, pink charmeuse. with touches of gold; Miss Bechan, satin with black overdress; Miss Masked,* pale blue charmeuse; Miss Prater, black charmeuse; Miss Rush (Feilding). pale blue and silver; Miss Chambers, cream charmeuse. Also present were Misses Ashton, Court. Leighton, Braith Logan. Birch, McDonald. Taylor, and Gallagher. THE Junior Club “At Home” A at the Club’s rooms in Swanson Street was a large and most enjoyable function. . The decorative scheme was most original. The music was of the best, and between jazzing and billiards the guests had not a dull moment. The president. Mr. J. Carpenter, with Mrs. Carpenter, received the numerous guests, the latter wearing a handsome navy blue coat frock of tricolette, hat to match, and beautiful furs. Lady Lockhart wore black crepe marocain, black and gold hat, and furs; Mrs. P. Hanna, grey gown, hat to match ; Mrs. H. Hanna, navy blue coatfrock and black hat ; Mrs. F. C. Thomas, mole grey frock and hat; Mrs. Towle, black frock, hat cii suite; Mrs. P. Upton, blue charmeuse, black hat; Mrs. Coleman, navy and grey costume, black hat; Mrs. H. Mowbray, henna cloth, fur coat and

black hat; Mrs. F. Hellaby, fawn crepe dc chine, brown furs and brown hat; Mrs. Rainger, grey costume, hat to match; Mrs. D. Holderness, black charmeuse frock, black hat relieved with white; Mrs. Fraser, dark grey coat frock, navy blue hat; Mrs. Dryden, grey coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Buckland, black; Miss D. Nolan, brown jersey frock, grey fur coat, brown bat; Miss Hellaby, brown frock, fur coat, black hat; Miss Pyne, grey costume, hat to match ; Miss Sweet, blue coat frock, hat to match; Miss Russell, navy costume, navy hat Miss Dennison, grey costume, hat of same colour; Miss Douglas, navy blue jer-

sey frock, black hat ; Miss N. Metcalfe, grey charmeuse and silver lace; Miss J. Reid,' blue coat and skirt, blue hat; Miss Sloman, navy blue costume, black hat; Miss J. Stevenson, rose taffeta. seal coat, black hat; Miss D. Herman, moire velvet frock, hat to match. - GOLDEN wattle blossom and huge bunches of violets gracefully arranged made the reception rooms of the Women’s Club even more attractive than usual the other evening, when Dr. Hilda Northcroft, as their president, entertained members of the Federation of University Women. A “Celebrity” and “A Hidden Quotations” competitions were held, Miss Haslett and Miss McDiarmid proving the winners. The hostess was wearing black satin; Mrs. Northcroft, black velvet with beautiful lace; Dr. Montgomery, black lace , over white satin; Dr. Gladys Rowley, blue taffeta Dr. Buckingham, jade green charmeuse; Dr. Crawley, deep lemon coloured taffeta; Dr. Wilkie, black crepe de chine; Miss Melville, henna charmeuse with gold touches; Mrs. Dettman, cream charmeuse; Mrs. Boult, black satin; Mrs. Thomas, blue charmeuse; Mrs. Grossman, black velvet; Miss Macdonald, rose georgette; Miss Griffin, black velvet ; Miss Lee. black and gold; Miss Masefield, mauve charmeuse ; Miss Haslett, blackcrepe dc chine ; Miss Houston, blue taffeta; Miss Patterson, flame coloured charmeuse ; Miss Hull, black charmeuse. Lady Fenwick and Miss L. Fenwick are spending a few weeks in Auckland, and are j staying with Dr. George Fen- \ wick at Thorn Court, Parnell. ST. Paul’s Hall was gay with I flags, palms, and Japanese 1 umbrellas the other evening, on the occasion of a very pleasant dance given by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stratford. A pretty frock of rose charmeuse with sequin overdress was worn by the hostess. Mrs. H. C. Mowbray wore lemon coloured charmeuse and white lace; Mrs. Hardie Neil, black georgette over satin with touches of blue; Mrs. Bidwell, black taffeta; Mrs. B. Hart, cream crepe de chine, lace overdress; Mrs. Waddell, blue brocade; Mrs. Carlaw, blue charmeuse ; Mrs. Scantlebury, black and silver; Mrs. H. Keesing, pale pink taffeta ;' Mrs.. Leslie Thompson, gold charmeuse; Mrs.

Eavestaff, black taffeta, embroidered with beads* Mrs. Bedford, rose coloured taffeta; Mrs. G. A. Smith, pink charmeuse, silver embroideries. AT a meeting of the National Council -T*- of Women, the president, Dr. Hilda Northcroft, occupying the chair, the following members were elected delegates to the conference which is to be held this month in Christchurch:—Miss E. Melville, National President; Miss Jackson, National Treasurer; Sister Hanna,' Miss Griffin, Mrs. Carr Rollett, Mrs. Ferner, Mrs. A. Kidd, Mrs. W. Stuart and Mrs. J. Cook. Mrs. Sarelius and Miss Porter, of Christchurch, are spending the winter months in Auckland, and are staying at Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Day, of Christchurch, arc also at Cargen. • • A MOST successful dance was given by the North Shore Yacht Club in the Power Boat Association’s Pavilion. The ideal situation of the ballroom and the excellent music contributed greatly to the enjoyment of those present. Among the guests were Mrs. Webster, who wore white charmeuse and silver; Mrs. Charles Prime, pink satin with beaded overdress; Miss E. Birch, cerise taffeta and lace; Miss E. Isemonger, saxe blue and silver; Miss R. Rogers, figured ninon; Miss M. Stronach, old rose taffeta; Miss C. White, black satin ; Miss P. Wright. • black velvet; Miss O. Ziman, peacock blue satin; Miss M. Miller, white satin and net; Miss M. Mason, heliotrope georgette; Miss M. Halstead, gold tissue; Miss R. Grant, flame satin; Miss

Lauder, gold and black, Mrs. I. Lee, pale pink and satin; Miss E. Gieson, pink net. Misses D. Newton, E. : Newton, Ward, M. Gilbert, N. Gilbert, W. ; Gordan, D. Coldicutt, Stronach and Boddie were present also. IX/TR. and Mrs. A. Geddes were the host and hostess at the “At Home” at Cargen to welcome Toscha Seidel, and the genial welcome tendered to the young violinist and his gifted mother on that occasion must have gone far to dissipate to some extent the feeling of . being a stranger in a strange land. Mr. Geddes. in a graceful welcoming speech, stressed the important place that art holds in national life. Beautiful groups of yellow daffodils provided a dash of spring sunshine that enhanced the charm of the gathering. . Mrs. Geddes, who with her husband received their guests at the entrance to the lounge, wore a frock of oyster silk jersey handsomely brocaded with gold, and a hat of lace and gold tissue. Madame Seidel, mother of the artist, wore black, the cloak lined with turquoise silk, black hat with ospreys. With her were the Misses Wilson and Laing (Australia). Among the guests were Mrs. Plummer, Lady Lockhart, Mrs. A. McCosh Clark, Miss Geddes, Mrs. and Miss Oliphant, Mrs. and Miss Colville, Professor and Mrs. Algie, Mrs. and Miss McGuire, Mrs. j. Reid and Miss Reid, Mrs. K. MacKenzie, Miss Egerton, Mrs. Axford, Mrs. and Miss Marriner, Mrs. and Miss Tole, Mrs. Beattie, Miss Wyman, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Lindsay,- Miss Logan, Mrs. Bay ley, Mrs. Bankhart, Mrs. J. Carpenter, Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, Mrs. Stride, ■ - ■ Mrs. Kinder and Mrs. M. Davis. I MUSIC lovers have just had an | unusual treat in the SpivaJ kovsky season, and will not easily | forget the feast of melody pro--1 vided for them by the brilliant young Russian. - Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Thompson I gave an “At Home” at Cargen as | a welcome to the illustrious visit| tor. The large dining-room ar:J ranged as a drawing-room was gay with deep golden narcissi and arum lilies. Dr. and Mrs. Thompson received their guests, the latter wearing a golden brown taffeta and georgette frock, with brown i and henna lace hat. Among those present were Mrs. Wilkin, wear- | ing. brown and navy taffeta, and - becoming black hat; Mrs. Singer. | * navy blue costume, black hat; I Mrs. Stratford, brown frock, hand- | some furs; Mrs. Plummer, natI tier blue frock, black hat; Mrs. |i: Dettman. smart mole costume and I hat; Mrs. A. Geddes, pretty grey ' coat and skirt, becoming blackhat; Mrs. Axford. grey costume, a black hat ; Mrs. Alderton. brown | costume ; Miss McCormick, brown i costume, blue hat; Miss Axford, | navy blue coat frock and hat; Miss Plummer, brown and navy costume, hat to match. . Misses Newton. Riley, Herman and Colville were present also. HAMILTON. MRS. E. P. Cowles gave a most ItX enjoyable bridge evening, recently, the rooms having an artistic arrangement of mimosa and

white narcissi with trailing foliage. The lucky scorers were Mrs. Frank Jolly and Mrs. Melville Bell respectively. Mrs. Cowles wore a frock of dull blue and black crepe de chine and dark blue ornaments; Mrs. E. J. Mears, soft primrose georgette beaded in jet; Mrs. Melville Bell,- black silk under a wrap of vieux rose velour cloth;, Mrs. T. F. Jolly, pale rose silk taffeta and black georgette; Mrs. A. Day, oyster grey silk with touches of blue and rose; Mrs. P. E. Stevens, black and white silk with white beaded embroideries ; Mrs. Matthews, black satin charmeuse with wrap of silver tissue; Mrs. R. P. Stewart, black ninon over soft black silk and gold lace; Mrs. F. Wilson, black velvet with gold tissue; Mrs. F. B. Jolly, amethyst satin charmeuse with Eastern embroideries; Mrs. Strang, black georgette over emerald silk; Mrs. Stace, black crepe de chine with panels of rich scarlet embroideries -Mrs. G. Hyde, black silk taffeta with gold tissue; Mrs. Heaven, black chiffon velvet with touches of gold; Mrs. P. O’Meara, black crepe de chine with girdle of jade coloured fruit; Mrs. H. Hopkins, pink silk taffeta with pale blue touches; Miss Jolly, black lace robe over silk taffeta; Miss Watty, geranium charmeuse with bunches of fruit; Miss Stevens, pale blue silk, and tangerine coloured scarf.

THE Shakespeare Club gave a delightful X reading recently of “Every Woman Knows” to a well-filled house. Among the audience were Mrs. A. J. Storey, Mrs. C. Armstrong, Mrs. A. E. Cox, Mrs. Martyn Williams, Mrs. Stanley Primrose, Mrs. Melville Bell,- Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. G. Rogers, Miss Cowie and Miss Kathleen Cowie, Miss M. Hay and Miss Stuart-Browne. . Miss C. Bayly, of Wanganui, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. Douglas, has returned home. Mrs. W. H. Graham and her son, Dr. S. Graham, have sailed for England, where they intend to remain for at least a year. . Miss M. Hay and the Misses Taylor (Cambridge) have left for a three months’ visit to the Islands. THE Golf Club’s ball took place recently in the Alexandra Hall, and was a brilliant success. The decorations were most artistic, and the supper table was beau- • tifully arranged with pale ' pink camellias, the pale pink shades over the candelabra giving a charming effect to the whole. Some lovely frocks were worn. Mrs. H. Douglas was in soft black silk with silver tissue Mrs. J. Carter, pale grey crepe de chine and smart wrap to match lined with shell pink; Mrs. A. J. Storey, beautiful frock of black lace over vivid ■ blue satin charmeuse ; Mrs. Magnus Johnstone, white satin beaded with silver; Mrs. D. Hay, nigger brown georgette and satin Mrs. Sandercock

(London), a striking frock of spangled satin ; Mrs. Cranwell, black beaded ninon over emerald charmeuse; Mrs. A. Cooper, charming frock of black lace and silk; Mrs. Martin (Ngaruawahia), cream brocaded satin with lace overdress; Mrs. A. E. Cox, black silk taffeta brocaded with gold Mrs. T. Walshe, yellow satin ; Mrs. Gower, becoming frock of ivory georgette over satin; Mrs. H. J. Greenslade, black taffeta with handsome wrap; Mrs. Beveridge, shell pink crepe de chine outlined with jade; Mrs. Tudehope, cream satin Mrs. Noonan, black satin charmeuse and jet embroidery; Mrs. Fraser, black net over satin with jet tunic; Mrs. J oil, white satin with lace overdress; Mrs. McLean, dainty frock of shell pink georgette; Mrs. Mercer, black silk and lace; Mrs. F. Bond, blue satin; Mrs. Ross, black silk with corsage of embossed brocade Mrs. Griffiths, bro- ; caded satin, lace overdress with girdle of, fruit ; Mrs. Joseph, black net over silk with swathing of floral silk; Mrs. Gillies, soft pink georgette over charmeuse; Mrs. A. Primrose, mauve and black; Mrs. G. Armstrong, black net veiling soft silk; Mrs. Meredith, peacock blue charmeuse ; Mrs. G. Rogers, white lace draped over blue satin charmeuse; Mrs. Currie, white satin and lace; Mrs. A. Bond, lemon crepe de chine; Mrs. Green, black silk with pale blue; Mrs. N. Holden, white georgette over satin with fur; Mrs. Yule, black satin charmeuse with gold brocade ; Mrs. McFarland, pale pink silk panelled with mauve ; Miss E. Hammond, pale blue georgette and silk with girdle of coloured flowers; Miss Kimble, mauve satin with panels and corsage of lace outlined with purple; Miss Seaville (Waingaro), shell pink crepe de chine; Miss E. Manning, rose coloured silk; Miss Troutbeck, blue silk and lace; Miss ' McNichol, dainty frock of lemon charmeuse; Miss Lamer (Auckland), beautiful frock of black spangled net and silver ;' Miss Harrison, black silk with corsage of gold tissue and royal blue; Miss Rogerson, pale blue satin Miss D. Aicken, becoming frock of mauve crepe de chine with silver lace and girdle of jade coloured fruit; Miss C. Hunter, white lace with drapings of rose silk; Miss F. Jolly, emerald satin charmeuse; Miss Tompkins, pale blue silk Miss Wyatt, black panne velvet Miss H. Mackie, scarlet satin; Miss Haywood, black silk and emerald sash; Miss B. Hun-

ter, deep blue silk; Miss P. Fisher, rose silk; Miss M. Beale, dainty frock of brocade and shot tulle ; Miss Dalzell, pale blue silk and silver ; Miss Empson, black and emerald silk \ Miss McMullin, black and gold striped frock with fur; Miss Cussen, vivid blue silk; Miss H. Cowie, white silk; Miss Del Yule, white brocaded satin with touches of pale pink; Miss Ring, rose pink ' silk and lace overdress to match; Miss D. Manning, dainty frock of black net; Miss N. Noonan, peacock blue satin; Miss M. Carr, blue satin; Miss Clayton Greene, black net and gold touches Miss Froude, flame coloured satin ; Miss Tisdall, pale blue silk taffeta; Miss Rothwell, black silk and net; Miss Wilkinson, pink silk; Miss B. Jolly, blue silk taffeta and tulle; Miss Whyte, ivory satin; Miss K. Cowie, white silk and silver; Miss Howie, black silk panelled with gold tissue; Miss Chadwick, cream shot taffeta. lmogen. HAWKES BAY. THE Governor-General, Viscount Jellicoe, and Lady Jellicoe, recently paid a visit to Hawkes Bay. In stopping at Waipukarau and Waipaw'a, they made the first Viceregal visit to these towns. They then came on to Hastings and attended the Hawkes Bay Hunt Club Ball. The official set consisted of Viscount Jellicoe and Mrs. Harold Russell, Mr. H. Hassall and Lady Jellicoe, Sir Andrew Russell and Mrs. H. M. Campbell, Mr. M. Groome and Lady Russell, Mr. H. M. Cainpbell and Mrs. Donnelly, Mr. Donnelly and Mrs. Groome, Captain Curtis and Miss Molly Russell, Captain Southey and Miss Hassall. Lady Jellicoe wore a handsome gown of deep blue panne velvet, with diamond ornaments; Lady Russell, becoming frock of black charmeuse and georgette; Mrs. Harold Russell, hyacinth blue brocade with touches of gold; Mrs. H. M. Campbell, black trained crepe de chine; Mrs. Donnelly, blue lace over satin ; Mrs. Groome, a very dainty pink gown ; Miss Molly Russell, charming frock of green with overdress of lace; Miss Hassall, becoming shade of pink taffeta with floral trimming; Mrs. Tosswill, brocaded gown of grey; Mrs. T. W. Lewis, black panne velvet with Oriental touches ; Mrs. Coleman, black georgette ; Mrs. Herrick, black and pink; Mrs. Boccer, dainty black georgette; Mrs. Shields, Egyptian blue and gold; Mrs. W. Mackenzie, blue crepe de chine, Mrs. Stevens, black frock embroidered in jet; Miss Janet Russell, black silk net with touches of autumn tints ; Miss Elsie Williams, trained black frock with lace sleeves ; Miss Fitzroy, white charmeuse and silver lace ; Mrs. Shrimpton, olive green taffeta with panels ; Miss Chambers, silk in a becoming shade of pink ; Miss Allen, pink lace and black net. After the ball, Lord and Lady Jellicoe went on to “Tunanui” as the guests of Sir Andrew and Lady Russell. On Saturday their Excellencies attended a meet oi the Hawkes Bay hounds a 1 “Greenhill,” Mr. McLean’: property, and on Monday J visited their daughters a 1 Woodford House, leaving later for Takapau as the guest: of Mrs. A’Deane. — Cynthia

WELLINGTON. JULY’ T has been a crowded month, with the most important gaieties crushed into the space of one week. Races, the Racing Club ball, the Wellington Savage Club’s Ladies’ Night, and a children’s fancy dress ball all made a gay week, ’ Considering that ' it was winter, the .weather was wonderfully well behaved for the race days, with the exception of the last, which was bitterly' cold, wet and windy. However, there were big dividends to console • race-goers— is for those who were fortunate enough to be on them. As regards wearingapparel, naturally furs were much to the fore, and some very beautiful ones were to be seen, notably a sable cloak worn by a visitor from the country. Handsome stoles, capes and coats trimmed with beaver, skunk and other fur were also to be. seen. One of the most noticeable figures in the way of frocking was Mrs. Arthur Duncan, who looked as if she had stepped out of the fashion books—smart and uncommon. She wore a navy blue coat and skirt, the coal short and sac-like, and finished with a deep border of Oriental embroidery. Her hat, of black panne with a high crown, was trimmed with a brush of petunia coloured ospreys at the back. A girl visitor from Palmerston North was in a henna coloured costume with the short loose coat, also saclike, edged with moleskin and embroidered in blue and gold, and worn with a mole panne hat. Mrs. Eric Riddiford wore a smart navy blue coat frock embroidered in steel beads with a steel girdle; a blue hat, and fox furs completed her toilette. Another pretty coat frock was that worn by Mrs. J. G. Crawford, just navy blue embroidered in white, and worn with a grey feathered hat. Mrs. Strang (Palmerston North), wore black, her hat trimmed with a red mount in the front. On a fine winter’s day, all white, particularly if worn with white furs, looks rather charming, and' there were two or three people who chose cream costumes. worn with furs, and cream hats to match. Miss Ida Duncan wore with her cream costume a cream fur coat and cream velour hat. Mrs. Elgar (Featherston), wore black, with a sable coat, and black velvet hat with upturned brim surrounded with ospreys. Mrs. Gathernc Hardy, a visitor from England, ’was' in brown, with a fur collar and upturned brown hat. With so many long cloaks and coats it was impossible in many cases to see the handsome frocks that were worn underneath. Her Excellency Viscountess Jellicoe did not attend the opening day of the meeting. owing to a cold, but came later in the week. 'THE Wellington Savage Club’s -*• Ladies’ Night is always sure of attracting a large gathering of “wahines” and other friends of the Savages, and their recent revel, held the night after the Racing Club ball, was no exception to the general rule. The decorations from the ball were still in place, save with regard to the stage, which had been dismantled of its masses of foliage and replaced with much drapery. The programme of entertainment was a particularly good one. the installation of His Excellency the Governor-General as Great Savage Chief being a most important part of the proceedings. Having been presented with the insignia of office, a necklace and a large bone, accompanied by the chanting of a very civilised sonnet. Lord Jellicoe took his place as Chief of the Revels. The best part of the evening’s programme was the performance of “Trial, by Jury” by the A. Newton Repertoire and Joint Stock Company, a unique band of Savage geniuses, and the hilarity of

the audience bore witness- to their success. It was indeed a good performance, and it ' was astonishing how well the men looked in the make- - up as bride and bridesmaids, and even seemed quite at home in it. The Chief Savage, Viscount Jellicoe, was accompanied by Lady Jellicoe and a large party from Government House. The distinguished visitor from India, the Hon. Mr. Sastri, was also present, as well . as Mrs. W. F. Massey, the Mayor (Mr. R. A. Wright), Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Sir William Fraser and Miss Fraser, Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward, - the Hon. E. P. Lee and- Mrs. Lee, Sir W. and Lady Garncross, . Mrs. Pow, Lady Luke, Miss Anderson, Mrs. W. Barton, Mrs. Eric Riddiford, Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mrs. E. Blundell, Hon. Tahu Rhodes, Mrs. W. Barton. Captain Mundy, Mr., and Mrs. Albert Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hislop. THE children’s fancy dress ball ar--1-. ranged by the - Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Navy League, held at the end of racing week, was a very charming affair. The decorations from the Racing • Club ball remained, and the setting was one which admirably suited the gay and varied fancy dresses worn by the children, of whom there were . about eight hundred. The greatest variety and ingenuity ‘ had been shown in carrying . into effect ideas that were both fanciful and pretty. and the judges had a distracting time in awarding prizes. It is astonishing to see how well children dance nowadays. They seem to have an instinctive sense of grace and rhythm, and this should surely have an effect upon their carriage and gait in later years. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe, with some of the guests staying at Government - House, were present, and some of the children made great friends with His Excellency. THE decorations of the Racing Club ball are always a distinct feature, and this year it is possible they excelled in originality and beauty those of past years. The Town Hall is always a difficult place to transform, on account of its size and height, still it was achieved. To enter the main hall through a lantern-lit shrubbery was to enter a very elaborate and more than up-to-date summer-house, the whole of the roof having been enclosed with trellis work covered with trails of lycopodium and crimson roses. The front of the galleries was partly enclosed in the same way, but with spaces left to form window effects. The walls downstairs were screened with- pink muslin, and more muslin festooned the lower part of the galleries, together with ropes of lycopodium. Masses of foliage, mirrors. huge shaded lights and numbers of tiny coloured electric lights peeping out from the foliage made the big hall look very charming, and a fit setting for the many beautiful frocks which were worn. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Viscountess Jellicoe attended the ball with a large party from Government House, in which were included Mr. and Mrs. W. Barton. Mr. and Mrs. C. Elgar f Featherston), Mrs. Rolleston (Canterbury), Miss Tesche-maker ('Blenheim), Captain Curtis, and Captains Mundy and Southey. Her Excellency, who danced with Mr. Harcourt in the official set, . wore a gown of soft lemon coloured brocade with a train, and trimmed on the corsage with gold lace. In her hair was a diamond circlet with a diamond clasp, and she wore a diamond necklace and • rope of pearls. Viscount , Jellicoe danced with Miss Harcourt, Miss Massev with the Hon. J. G. Coates, Mrs. Coates and the Hon. Tahu Rhodes, Miss Skerrett and Captain Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Eric Riddiford, _Mrs. Eric' Riddiford and Mr. C. tUgar, Mrs. Elgar and Mr. C. Skerrett. Miss Massey wore a very prettv rock of' royal blue charmeuse with

a sequined overdress. Some striking gowns were worn, and many were very beautiful. IUTR. Jascha Spivakovsky was the •H”*' guest of honour at a reception held at the Midland Hotel the second day after his arrival in Wellington. Mrs. Morice and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hunt received, and Mr. Hunt, who is president of the Wellington Society of Musicians, made a brief speech of welcome. Afterwards those who were present were introduced to the pianist, and many, especially the women wearing rings, will remember the muscular grip of his hand. One cannot be a famous pianist without some manifest sign of pre-eminence. —Dorothea! WHANGAREI. THE Club Ball, which is the most brilliant social function which Whangarei enjoys during the year, was largely attended. The hall was beautifully decorated with coloured paper ribbons suspended from the ceiling. Some lovely frocks were worn, and the debutantes who had looked forward to this event with eager anticipation were Miss Alma McKay, who wore ivory taffeta with draped panels of silver lace; Miss Dorothy Cullen, in a pretty frock of white crepe de chine and georgette with a touch of pink; Miss Doreen Stone, in white satin prettily trimmed with silver sprays, and Miss Inez Wilkinson, who was charming in a white georgette petal frock with tissue roses at the waist.. In spite of “hard times.” there seems to be plenty of money forthcoming when the cause is a worthy one, and the Ladies’ Committee of the Public Library, who trained “The Bright Hours Children” for the concert held to augment the funds of the Library, were very gratified with the success of the entertainment. The Committee was assisted by Mrs. Mervvn Wilson, who staged the second half of the programme, Mrs. East, Mrs. Delamore and Miss Hall. Miss Thorpe, who visited Whangarei recently, and gave interesting lectures on behalf of the Russian Famine Fund, was during her stay the guest of the Mayoress, Mrs. McLean. —Maxine. . NELSON. TVTELSON has just now a distinguished visitor in Miss Annette ‘ Kellerman, the famous swimmer, who has taken up her residence here, and is preparing for the aquatic film which she will commence in September. Miss Matia Rogers, a popular young hostess, has left for a six months’ visit to . Ceylon. During the last few weeks she has been the guest of honour at a number of afternoon and . evening parties. Mrs. Robison gave a most enjoyable evening for the girl friends of her daughter. Miss Nancy Robison. The guests appeared dressed as if twelve years of age or under, and great merriment ensued as coy little girls with sashes and big bows, and neat little boys arrived. A very enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and competitions. Among those present were the Misses Rogers, D. Rogers, M. Young, Harkness, Andrew, Grace, B. Easterfield, Maginnitv and Sadlier. Miss Sadlier entertained a number of her friends at “Wathbrow” at afternoon tea recently, when a book title guessing competition was eagerly entered into by the guests. The prize, a beautiful bunch of violets, was won by Miss Brundell.— CHRISTCHURCH. 'THIS month we have had the lull 4- before the storm quiet time socially, in anticipation of the gaieties of Grand National Week, and this year these functions promise to be particularly brilliant and varied.

Miss ' Rosina Buckman and her gifted company have come and gone, and have added to their admirers every member of the large audiences that attended the three concerts here. Unfortunately, the two first concerts and all social functions, including a reception in honour of the songstress, which was to have been given by the members of the Canterbury Women’s Club, had to be postponed, * owing to Miss Buckman’s indisposition during the first week of her visit to Christchurch. At the residence of Mrs. Vernon. Rolleston Avenue, Mrs. Maitland Rich was hostess at a delightful afternoon bridge party. Among her guests were Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Wigram.. Mrs. H. H. Pitman, Mrs. Algar Williams, Mrs. Charles Reid, Mrs. John Stevenson, Mrs. H. D. Acland, Mrs. J. Turnbull, Mrs. Beauchamp Lane. Mrs. Kingscote, Miss Hilda Williams, Mrs. Jack Anderson, Miss Humphreys, Mrs. Jellett, Mrs. F. G. Gibson, Miss Fairie Denniston (Dunedin) and Mrs. Walter Fox. A VERY successful annual ball was given at the Winter Garden by the staffs of the combined Freezing and Allied Industries. The chaperones were Lady Clifford, who wore a handsome trained gown of gold tissue, embossed in black panne velvet, and most beautiful diamond ornaments; Mrs. C. M. Olivier, in royal blue taffeta and cire lace, with narrow gold girdle; Mrs. D. J. Shea, black charmeusc with richly embroidered overdress; Mrs. Frank Deverell, charming frock of blue and old gold brocade; and Mrs. W. Mach in. black satin with jetted overdress. Mrs. W. Irving, who has recently returned from a visit to England, was welcomed home at a party given in her honour by Dr. Alice Moreland, whose guests included Miss Moorhouse, Lady Denniston, Mrs. Deans, Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Mrs. Gerald Westenra, Mrs. Hugh Acland. Mrs. Nancarrow. Mrs. Loughnan, Mrs. J. S. Thomson, and Misses Harvey, Nedwill, Nancarrow, and Orbell. The members of the Committee of the Canterbury Women’s Club entertained at morning tea Mrs. Christie, wife of Colonel Christie, who was recently in Christchurch with the British Empire’s Exhibition Mission. The guest of honour wore over a mole marocain frock, a most covetable Paisley loose wrap and a mole hat of hatter’s plush. Mrs. Christie has published several successful detective stories.—l sober. DUNEDIN. 'THE University students’ ball in the . Art Gallery Hall was most enjoyable. The decorations were lavish as well as original, and the supper tables were beautifully arranged. Among those present Mrs. Fitchett wore black charmeuse with jet overdress; Mrs. Riley, black satin and ninon; Mrs. Russell Ritchie, handsome black charmeuse; Mrs. Marshall Macdonald, orange crepe de chine: Mrs. O’Neill, violet charmeusc; Mrs. Thompson, black and white taffeta: Mrs. Drennan, pink charmeuse and white lace; Mrs. Leech, green and silver; Professor Strong, grey satin ; Professor Rawson, black satin with touches of gold; Mrs. Skinner, black satin; Mrs. Carmalt Jones, yellow satin; Miss Tottenham, silver net over rose-coloured satin; Miss E. Haggitt, cream taffeta; Miss Meadoweroft (Wellington), cerise satin and silver tissue; Miss D. Macandrew, pale green charmeuse; Miss Booth (Christchurch), mauve crepe de chine; Miss Bowles, pink taffeta: Miss R. Bowles, blue charmeuse. Also present were:—Misses Reid. Allan, Hanlon, Tate, Bull (Napier), Maxwell, Anderson (Invercargill). Dick and Greenslade - Professors Thompson and Hercus, Doctors Fitchett, Russell Ritchie, Riley, Drcnnan, and. Messrs,. G. R. Ritchie. J. Begg. Hall,, G. Cook, Stowe. Harty. Tennant. Monson, Sinclair. Tate : and Hart.

'T’HE Otago Women’s Club. cele- _ its eighth birthday recently, _ when a splendid programme, to which all the circles contributed, was rendered before a large gathering of members. Mrs. Petre played the incidental music. Mrs. Evans sang, and an amusing comedy of “Marriage of To-day” was capitally played by Mrs. Laing and Misses Kimbell, Lee and Sanderson. The famous trial scene from “Pickwick” was also given by Mesdames Morrell, Wakefield, Holmes, Leech, Priest, Gilkison, Clarke, and Misses Chapman, Glendinning, Sanderson, Wood, Jean McDonald, Brent and Alexander. Mrs. Hutchison (acting-presi-dent) wore henna crepe de chine, with long sleeves of georgette; Mrs. T. K. Sidey, handsome gown of black and white, having ■ heavilybeaded panels back and front; Mrs. Evans, silver grey ninon; Miss Ida White, emerald green crepe de chine; Miss Roberts, simple frock of black, beaded girdle and ornament; Mrs. Brickell, black, with shoulder wrap heavily ornamented with silver; Miss Nicholson, dove grey ninon over pastel blue; Mrs. Le Cren, black charmeuse beaded in irridescent colours, feather shoulder cape; Miss E. Duncan, black frock, shoulder wrap of rich red; Miss Kathleen Glendinning, blue charmeuse; Miss Alice Smith, pale primrose frock of georgette and soft satin; Mrs. Carmalt Jones, black charmeuse relieved with white; Miss Nora Dalrymple, apple green charmeuse; Miss Kathleen Spence, petal frock of grey charmeuse; Miss Spedding, blue net over ■ ninon; Mrs. Urquhart (China), black satin and sequins; Mrs. Lambert, pink taffeta. Others present were —Mesdames Fitchett, Cameron (sen.), Ewing, Blues, Throp, Arthur, Barnett, Greenslade, Price. Stephenson, Shires, F. Anderson. Burt, C. Wilson, Shea. Lawlor, Melville. Lees, and Misses Williams, Eva Wilkinson, Ensor, Shackleford, Holford, ''Gilkison, McArthur, Burt, Dutton, Cook (2), Hazlett, Mollison, Monson, Mackerras, Burton (2), Sidey. Allan, Martin, and Dr. Siedeberg. IX/fR. and Mrs. A. C. Matheson gave - LTJ - a most enjoyable young people’s dance in honour of the “coming out” of their daughter Alison. The hall was beautifully decorated with blue and pink _ streamers, Japanese sunshades, Chinese lanterns, palms, greenery, and large bowls of golden chrysanthemums. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Matheson received their guests at the entrance to the ballroom, Mrs. Matheson wearing a handsome black sequined dress over black satin, Miss Matheson looking very charming in a frock of primrose taffeta with touches of kingfisher blue. Miss Reeves ( debutante ) wore a beautiful dress of white brocade; Miss Cowlishaw (Christchurch), pale pink taffeta; Miss Hope Pinckney (Gore), pale blue satin with touches of pink; Miss Henry (Wellington), smart blue taffeta with silver trimming; Miss Laidlaw. beautiful gold silk net over satin; Miss G. Fulton, cerise taffeta; Miss Hislop, smart black dress; Miss Gwen Gallaway, gold taffeta with wreath of gold leaves on hair; Miss Una Mac Lean, apricot taffeta, with silk lace to match; Miss Evans (Timaru), jade green gown; Mrs. Harman Reeves, black charmeuse with emerald green panels; Mrs. Jack Sim. beautiful gown of lemon-coloured taffeta; Mrs. J. E. Macassey, black sequin gown over black satin, sequin band on hair; Mrs. A. Duncan, black charmeuse, touches of blue; Mrs. Edgar Hazlett, black satin with cerise trimmings; Mrs. Leslie Wilson, black and white; Mrs. _ Douglas Ramsay, black charmeuse with touches of gold; Mrs. Oldham, blue and gold gown. Amongst others nresent were Mesdames Brewer. Ramsay. Dodgshun, Cotterill. G. Mac Lean. Scott. De Latour, Misses Allan (2), Haggit, Macandrew (Wellington). Moodie, Law, Bridgeman. M'Kerrow. Cheeseman, Glendinning, MTntosh, Ramsay, Hart,

Holmes, Reid, and Messrs. Cotterill, Clapperton, Ramsay, Brewer, Macassey, Sise, Law, Power, Munro, Sinclair, Todd, Bridgeman, Edmond, Wilson, Reynolds, " Porritt, Stowe, Gibbs, Wright, Vallange, Scott, Little, Reid and Duncan. TJIS Majesty’s Theatre was packed A . to the doors to witness an exhibition of dancing given by Mr. Leslie Reynolds, grandson of Mrs. W. E. Reynolds, a pupil of the Russian Ballet in London, and of the best teachers of the Grecian and Eastern classical dances. He was assisted by pupils from the three schools of dancing in Dunedin, conducted by Mesdames Bligh, Wyatt and Leech, and Miss Netta Keats, while Mr. Jack Leech sang. Mr. Reynolds gave exhibitions of posturings of the early Grecian school, interpretations of classical dances such as Chopin’s waltz and Massinet’s minuet, also a very wonderful and sinuous Eastern number, and as a finale the modern ragtime. His dressing of the various items was quite in keeping with the most authentic traditions of art. Mrs. Mason and Mr. Clifford Gibbs played Mr. Reynolds’s accompaniments. After the show Mr. Reynolds entertained a number of guests at the Savoy Salon, where on arrival they were received in the handsome reception room, and after supper, • dancing was indulged in till an early hour. The Jazz Band was in attendance, and proceedings opened with the good old-fashioned lancers, in which everyone present joined. During the evening Mr. Reynolds entertained his guests with imitations of famous dancers, that of the “Mignonne Gavotte,” a la Anna Pavlova, being much commented on for its intricate toe work. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Eardley Reynolds, Mrs. Willie Reynolds and Mr. Tony Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Fenwick. Mr. and Mrs. Matheson, Dr. and Mrs. Russell Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. George Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Elliston Orbell, Mesdames Bridgeman, Reid (Christchurch). Macmaster. Murray Aynsley (Christchurch), Bligh, Finch, Misses Finch, Neill, DeCarle, Gallaway, Matheson, Moody, Church, McLean, Reynolds (2), and Messrs. A. A. Finch, F. Townley Little. Page, Sydney Passmore, Berney, Irvine, etc. — Leonora.