In the Mirror

Ladies' Mirror, Volume I, Issue 4, 2 October 1922, Page 10

In the Mirror

SOCIAL DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CENTRES

AUCKLAND. PROFESSOR and Mrs. Dettman entertained the University Council and members of the Professorial Board and friends at their home, Remuera, the other evening. Violets and trumpet daffodils decorated the drawing-room, and in the dining-room the supper table was dainty with bowls of primroses. Some delightful songs were given by Mrs. Cooke and Messrs. Churchhouse, Macfarlane and Eric Waters. Mrs. Dettman was wearing a pretty frock of dark blue charmeuse draped with georgette of the same colour. Among the guests were Professor and Mrs. Worley, Professor and Mrs. Algie, Professor and Mrs. Maxwell ; Walker, Professor and Mrs. f Egerton, Professors Thomas, j. Anderson and Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. [■ Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Bowles. Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, Mr. and I Mrs. Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Me- j Gregor, and Mr. Potheringham. THE South British Insurance Company’s staff dance held | recently in the Masonic Hall i was very enjoyable. Brightly- [ coloured flags made the ballroom [ very gay. and the supper table \ was particularly attractive withj its graceful decorations of daf- i fodils and other spring flowers. i Among the large number pres- [ cut. Mrs. Roberton wore a frock | of black satin and lace; Mrs. C. | W. Spooner, black satin relieved | with Oriental embroidery; Mrs. t Kingston, handsome gown of | black georgette embroidered with | gold, and touches of blue; Mrs. 1 P. H. Upton, lovely green satin I draped with black net embroidered in gold ; Mrs. W. Bush, pink charmeuse with georgette drapings; Mrs. Wooller, jade green satin relieved with gold; Miss N. Carpenter, green georgette over charmeuse; Miss McArthur, white satin; Miss Katz, paie pink charmeuse; Miss Gaudin, pale yellow silk; Miss Boucher, pale green charmeuse; Miss Warded, pale pink charmeuse; Miss Bagnall, pale green charmeuse ; Miss Elley, cream satin; Miss White, blue silk and lace; Miss Williams, pale .pink char-

meuse; Miss B. Evans, cream georgette over charmeuse; Miss Colebrook, deep yellow taffeta; Miss Lawrence, pale pink taffeta; Miss Morecombe, pale mauve satin, T TNLTSUALLY beautiful decorations made the annual ball of the Officers’ Club quite a notable affair, Scots Hall lends itself well to a good colour scheme, and when bunting draped across the ceiling in

graceful festoons is added to long ropes of lycopodium the effect is remarkably good. Ranged on the walls of the ballroom were the names of the great battlefields of France and Palestine, each one surrounded with a wreath of laurel. A Lewis gun — reminder of recent years— stood near the main door, surrounded' by palms and other pot plants, coloured lights blending the whole into a picture of much beauty. Colonel Stevenson and Miss Joyce Stevenson received the guests at the entrance, the latter wearing a beautiful frock of ivory charmeuse with sleeves of gold lace. Some lovely frocks were worn by the guests. Among them were Mrs. Napier, wearing grey charmeuse draped with silver embroidered tulle; Mrs. A. M. Stevenson, black satin with jet ornaments, and wrap of beaten silver tissue; Mrs. 1 Mackesy, black charmeuse; Mrs. Ouartley, rose pink brocade ; Mrs. Pembroke, black satin ; Mrs. Goldsmith, black lace with jet fringe; Mrs. Wood, grey blue charmeuse, touches of | gold lace; Mrs. Potter, silver | tissue; Mrs. E. Davis, black | net embroidered with jet over 3 charmeuse; Mrs. Maguire, 3 black satin, black and cream i cloak ; Mrs. Dettman, blue satin i with touches of black velvet ; | Mrs. A. Wilkie, grey charmeuse. j draped with georgette; Mrs. j Hardie Neill, pale blue satin | and lace; Mrs. Thomas, cut a black jet and black lace; Mrs. | Trevithick, black lace over taf- ! feta; Mrs. black lace gold taffeta; Mrs. Dignan, gold lace | over satin; Mrs. Dewey, rose | coloured velvet, silver lace; Mrs. ] Creighton, rose pink charmeuse ; I Miss Bagnall, pale green charJ incuse, touches of gold; Miss | Magill, pale yellow taffeta; Miss | E. Purchas, pale blue taffeta ; 1 Mrs. Fantham, black embroid- ;| ered net over yellow satin; Miss | Fantham, pale pink charmeuse ; 3 Miss Auhin. black lace, touches of gold ; Miss Axford, blue broJ cade ; Miss Sharland, pale blue 4 net over taffeta; Miss M. Davis, 4 rose pink charmeuse; Miss J. fj Russell, blue brocade; Miss A. | Lawrence (debutante) , pretty I white charmeuse belted with % flowers; Miss Marriner, pale Si pink charmeuse; Miss Pem- - „ I- broke, black net over satin ; Miss Maguire, green charmeuse ; Miss ■ - ” M. McCormick, pale blue taffeta ; Miss Lockhart, ivory charmeuse ; Miss N. Bartley, black velvet ; Miss Pyne, pale pink

charmeuse; Miss F. McDonald, white charmeuse and lace. THE newly formed Query Club held a pleasant little dance in St. Sepulchre’s Hall recently. The supper room was decorated with violets and daffodils and ribbons of blue and gold. The chaperones were Mrs. J. H. Gunson, who wore brown georgette, handsomely embroidered; Mrs. King, pale grey charmeuse; Mrs. Wiseman, dark brown satin draped with georgette; Mrs. Heather, black lace over taffeta; and Mrs. Haddow, black charmeuse. Miss Campbell wore black charmeuse; Miss Gudgeon, black georgette; MissC.M. Jackson, blue satin; Miss Macdonald, blue taffeta; Miss N. Reeves, blue charmeuse; Miss M. Mason, white satin; Miss R. Wiseman, pale pink satin; Miss Napier, pale blue georgette over satin; Miss I. Heather, blue crepe de chine; Miss O’Neill, pink satin. Also present were —Misses Forte, Clay, M. Miller, Gorton, Baker, Newcomb, M. Gorton, Buchanan, Webb, Bartlett, Westwood, White and Colebrook. AVERY enjoyable dance was given by Miss Ella Hutchison at St. George’s Hall, Epsom. The ballroom was tastefully decorated with pink, blue, and black butterflies, streamers and balloons, and the supper tables with baskets of daffodils. The chaperones were Mrs. E. J. Angus, who wore black taffeta, with jet fringe; Mrs. G. W. Hutchison, charming gown of black with sequin and jet ornaments; Mrs. G. G. Marriott, turquoise blue, embroidered in deeper shades; Miss Hutchison, nattier blue georgette beaded with lemon and blue; Miss Ella Hutchison {debutante), dainty frock of turquoise blue and gold shot taffeta with beaded overskirt and gold girdle, and she carried a posy of daffodils and primroses with turquoise blue . streamers. Among the guests, Miss E. Heron wore a charming lace frock over ivory satin; Miss A. Colebrook, apricot georgette over charmeuse; Miss G. Heron, black satin with touches of red; Miss G. Wood, pale blue satin; Miss D. Paykel. lemon crepe de chine with mauve embroidery; Miss A. Ronayne, pastel pink panne, velvet; Miss D. Barwick, black charmeuse,

fringed panels; Miss L. De Renzy, deep cream georgette; Miss D. Ross, eggshell blue taffeta; Miss Witheron, black charmeuse, touches 'of green; Miss C. Wallace, primrose satin; Miss R. Whitley, moonlight blue; Miss V. Silk, lovely frock: of ivory georgette; Miss J. Taylor, lavender crepe de chine; Miss E. Andrew, peach coloured georgette; Miss G. Hegman, black velvet with Oriental trimming; Miss C. Sprott, rose pink net over satin; Miss W. Matheson, flame coloured crepe de chine.

THE introduction of half hour luncheon talks at the Auckland Women’s Club is a move in the right direction. After all, women need something more than a common meeting ground .in their Club; they' require some stimulating thought as well. American women recognised this long ago, and set about combining mental stimulus with social recreation in their club life, and it was a happy thought to ask the Rev. W. G. Monckton to inaugurate a series of talks. So it was an eager gathering of women who listened recently to a talk on “The League of Nations.” It was intensely interesting,. and yet one was somehow reminded of, the little girl who felt deeply how much had been missed when in conjugating the verb “to love” she had to say:— “I might, could or should have loved. Thou mightst, couldst or shouldst have loved.” For it was not . what women had done at the League of Nations, so much as what they might have done. They missed the great opportunity that the various women’s organisations, headed by Lady Aberdeen, had secured for them, namely, the eligibility of their sex as delegates to the League, and also for secretarial positions. Yet, when the League met in Paris, although they had been expected and prepared for, there were no women delegates, no women secretaries. American women probably would have taken

part, had the United States joined the League. As it was, the women used every ounce of their influence to bear on the Senate, with the result that the Washington Conference was agreed upon in spite of the President’s strong opposition. A more optimistic note was sounded when Mr. Monckton referred to what the League has done for women in Czecho-Slovakia. In that country their wonderful services rendered by the distribution of food during the war was recognised by the League. As a result, full municipal and parliamentary rights were given them, and already the laws and regulations which the women of those countries have made for themselves and their children are among the best in the world. Women generally will And it easy to understand that there is actually no limit to what the League of Nations has the power to do for our sex. New opportunities, vast possibilities, appear on the horizon for those who do not lack vision. MR. and Mrs. P. , Lewis gave an enjoyable musical evening at their new home, “Normandie,” Wynyard Street, the other,evening, the occasion being a family fete. The guests, numbering, about forty, were received by the host and hostess in the beautiful lounge room, which reminded one of an English home, being heavily panelled in oak, with huge beams supporting the ceiling. The artistic arrangement of the room was much admired by the guests. Songs and music were rendered by Mesdames Hesketh, McGregor, P. Franchi, Miss L. Simms and by Messrs. P. Franchi, P. Lewis, T. Gormley and Major Samson. During the evening, jazzing was indulged in, the dance music being played by Mr. Lewis. The supper, which was very sumptuous, was served on small tables beautifully decorated with freesias and sweet peas in pastel shades. Mrs. Lewis received her guests handsomely gowned in pale pink charmeuse; her mother, Mrs. Dixon (Wellington), wore a gown of black silk; Mrs. A. Scott, black silk with a floral girdle; Mrs. A. H. Gyllie, rose pink velvet; Mrs. Gilmour, pale pink satin, pearl trimming; Mrs. Macklow, black lace brightened with turquoise trimming; Mrs. McGregor, pale blue satin; Mrs. Hesketh, black satin, with lace overdress; Mrs. P. Franchi, kingfisher blue silk, embroidered; Mrs. Powell, fawn and jade frock; Mrs. Black, black satin; Miss L. Simms, rose silk charmeuse; Miss Vine, jade lace; Mrs. Ball, black sequins and lace; Miss File, rose crepe de chine; Miss E. Goff, cerise tulle. MISS Cecille Earner’s bridge afternoon J- was much enjoyed by her guests. The drawing-room was fragrant with spring flowers daintily arranged, and in the diningroom slender silver vases holding delicately coloured sweet peas decorated the lea table. Miss Lamer received her guests wearing a

pretty ; frock of pink charmeuse, trimmed with deep silk fringe of the same colour. Among those present were:Mrs. E. E. Tonks, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Brander, Mrs. H. Horrocks, Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Poison, and Misses Prater, McFarlane, Culling, Topkins, Nolan, Fisher, Knight, Nathan, Herman, Clark and Tewsley. MRS. H. E. Vaile gave a delightful little dance for her two small daughters, Marjorie and Rona, at her residence, Gillies Avenue. The diningroom made a very pretty ballroom with its decorations of palms and bunting. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Geddes, Mr. and Mrs. Louisson, Mr. and Mrs. Colbeck, and Mesdames R. Burns, A. M. Ferguson, I. Wilson, Lawford and Dawson, and Misses Boullon, Mahon, Ferguson, Burns (3), Lawford, Colbeck, Louisson, Horton, Ross, Jackson (3), Stokes, Robertson, Kissling, Russell, Mitchelson, Egerton, Sweet, Knight, Fisher, Peacocke, Grant-Cowen, Young, and Marjorie, Rona, Dolly and Mere Vaile. WHANGAREI. MRS. and Miss Bedlington have been the guests at numerous farewells this month, prior to leaving in September for an extended visit to Mrs. Bedlington’s parents in Scotland. The members of the Croquet Club entertained Mrs. Bedlington in the Parochial Hall, and made the presentation of a travelling rug. Both ladies were the guests of honour later at a delightful bridge afternoon at the Women’s Club. THE Women’s Club may well be congratulated on the completion and opening of their new club-house, which took place recently. It is only about two years since the Club was formed, so that the progressive spirit of the members cannot be too highly commended. The building occupies a good position on the corner of Rust Lane and Alexander Road, and, although the exterior is very plain, the rooms are charmingly arranged, and most comfortable. There were about sixty members and their friends present at the opening ceremony, when the president, Mrs. J. N. McCarroll, in a very appropriate speech, declared the Club open. Tea was then served, and the delightful musical programme arranged by Madame Edith Brainsby, which included songs by herself,. Mesdames Clayton Thorne, Woolley and Jack, with Misses James and Downs at the piano, and character sketches by Mrs Hall, was much appreciated. — Maxine. HAMILTON. MRS. P. O’Meara gave a very delightfu J-VJ. little “five hundred” afternoon at hei home in Boundary Road recently. Bowls o J arum lilies and vases of daffodils and trail ing foliage were artistically arranged in th<

rooms, and a delicious tea was dispensed, Mrs. F. C. Feacocke and Miss V. Graham were the lucky winners of the games. Mrs. O’Meara was wearing a black frock of soft silk with girdle of jade coloured

fruits; Mrs. H. Holloway wore black silk with jet embroideries; Mrs. R. McLean, smart navy crepe de chine with rose touches, picture hat; Mrs. Magnus Johnstone, topaz coloured silk jersey frock with handsome embroideries, small henna hat; Mrs. Vere Chitty, dark blue coat frock, with hat to match; Mrs. H. Hopkins, brown costume, small brown hat; Mrs. English, cream frock of serge, black hat; Mrs. H. J. Greenslade, brown tailored costume embroidered in gold, toque to match; Mrs. J. Chitty, nattier blue frock, soft grey toque; Mrs. E. Stewart, nigger brown braided costume, small brown hat; Mrs. Gannaway, grey gabardine costume with black braiding, black hat; Mrs. E. Bond, oyster silk, small blue hat; Mrs. Peacocke, navy costume, black hat; Mrs. C. Holloway, sky blue frock, large hat; Mrs. Noonan, dark blue tailored costume, dark hat with tangerine touches; Miss V. Graham, navy cloth tailored frock, small hat with coloured leaves; Miss R. Cussen, soft grey cloth costume, hat to match; Miss Gaynor (Wellington), grey costume, black furs and hat; Miss R. Whyte, navy cloth costume, small blue hat. ON a recent Saturday the Hunt Club held a meet at Tamahere in bright weather, with a large attendance of mem- ; bers and friends. A delicious tea was dis-

pensed by Mrs. and Miss Whewell at their homestead at the finish of the afternoon. Unfortunately, owing to rain the previous night, the scent was poor, and the going not so fast as it might have been, but nevertheless the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed. Among those present were Mesdames Wynn Brown, P. Dingle, Crowther, Gibbons, T. Ranstead, Swayne, N. Peake, W. T. Taylor, Gudex, Graser, C. Peake, Pickering, J. Taylor, W. Ranstead, Brown, Anderton, Armstrong, Meredith, and the Misses V. Graham, Rawson, N. Pickering, Watty, McMillan, Symes, Rendell, Gayner (Wellington), Swayne and Brown. Dr. A. Seymour Brewis and his three daughters have arrived in Hamilton, after a long visit to England and the Continent. Dr. Brewis also went across to British East Africa for some time. Mr. Rankine, C.M.G., Governor of Nyassaland (British East Africa), has arrived in Hamilton, where Mrs. Rankine is visiting her mother, Mrs. G. Dalzell, of Ohaupo Road. Mrs. R. F. Bollard is spending some weeks in Wellington, where she has gone specially for the session. Mesdames Gower, Masters, Joll, Bray, Simmons, D. Hay, F. Bond and Miss Rimmer, of the Hamilton Ladies’ Golf Club, went to Paeroa recently, where they played matches against the Goldfields clubs, the latter scoring the highest number of wins.— Imogen, HAWKES BAY. THE Islands seem to have a special attraction for New Zealand visitors at this time of the year, and among those who have gone from Hawkes Bay are Mrs, J. Miller, with Mrs. Freeman and Miss Peddie,

also Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, Miss Nichol, and Misses Hirst-Smyth and Sparling, the two latter from Woodford House. The Hastings Cabaret looked delightful on the night of the Futurist Dance, which seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among those present, Mrs. Chambers wore a black lace frock; Mrs. Charles Gordon, charming black and gold; Mrs. BrookeTaylor and her daughter were both in black, the latter in touches of moonlight blue; Mrs. Welder, touches of Rose du Barri on a smart black frock; Miss Joyce Beamish, blush pink, finished with flowers; Miss N. Fannin, taffeta and tulle daintily embroidered; Miss E. Beamish, forget-me-not blue charmeuse and flowers; Miss Fowler, softly tinted frock; Miss Downing, black frilled frock. Black seemed to be very popular, as it was worn by Misses Holton, Healey and Couper, as well as a number of others. 'T'HE Returned Soldiers’ ball at Hastings was a brilliant gathering. For the occasion the Cabaret was decorated with greenery and springflowers, and a flag inscribed with A.N.Z.A.C. hung from the balcony. Sir Andrew and Lady Russell attended, the latter wearing a beautifully beaded gown of black. Mrs. Boxer wore a charming gown of lace with touches of Rose du Barri; Mrs. Fryer, dainty lace frock trimmed with scarlet flowers Mrs. Rainbow, blue charmeuse and tulle; Mrs. Maitland, black with tulle draperies, smartly beaded; Mrs. George, golden silk and georgette; Miss Chambers, delightful frock of hyacinth blue satin and lace; Mrs. K. Downing, black taffeta; Miss Molly Cato, dainty frock of buttercup yellow with crystal trimmings; Miss Woodward, tulle and black silk; Miss Mary Crosse, most becoming frock of moss green, and a' girdle of flowers; Miss J. Cameron, pretty shade of lemon, adorned with flowers; Miss Curlett, cream and black lace; Miss Holton, handsome Egyptian green georgette and lace; Miss Padbury, shades of rose pink on a black lace frock; Miss Healey, black, smartly beaded. Cynthia. WELLINGTON. T ADEN with scientific kit in the -*- shape of botanical and geological specimens, as well as weird and wonderful insects, a little party of American scientists left the other day on their return to America, after spending their vacation in the more or less remote back-blocks of the Dominion. In the course of their wanderings here they have made many friends, particularly among scientific people, and are returning full of enthusiasm for this country. Before they left, a gathering was held at the Museum to bid them farewell, and among those who were present were the Hon. W. D. Stewart (Minister for Internal affairs), who presided; the Hon. G. M. Thomson, M.L.C., Mr. J. McDonald, and most of the professorial and scholastic people of Wellington. The evening was a very pleasant and interesting one, the screening of films showing phases of Maori life, and scenery around Mount Cook being particularly enjoyed. Mrs. Stoner, the wife of Dr. Stoner (entomologist), the only woman of the party, was most enthusiastic about her stay in New Zealand, and hopes to return here before very long. I\/TISS Harrhy (in private life Mrs. Daly), a distinguished composer of songs, has been visiting Wellington. and after spending two or three weeks in the South will return to Wellington for a while. Miss Harrhy is a Sydney girl, who made a name for herself in London musical circles, not only as a composer of songs, but as an accompanist, in which she stands in the front rank. Recently, Miss Harrhy wrote a budget of baby songs, or new nursery rhymes, which were

eagerly accepted for publication by Curwen’s, of London, and some of her latest songs— she writes both the lyrics and the —have been sung by Mr. Peter Dawson, some having been recorded for the gramophone. — Dorothea. NELSON. T AST week a delightful dance, -*-* arranged by an able committee, was held at Warwick House, kindly lent by Mr. and Mrs. Friend. Supper was served in a marquee, the tables being decorated with japonica and shaded candles. Dancing in the beautiful ballroom to excellent music was

enjoyed by all present, amongst whom were Mesdames Friend, Hanron, Leggatt, Lightband, Cock, Fell, Green, King, Sullivan (Annette Kcllerman), O’Bierne, McCabe, Rout, and Misses Young, Childs, Nalder, Robison, Izard, Grace, Easterfield (2),. Clark (2), Brice, Sadlier, and Hepworth. Mrs. Sidney Gibbs entertained a few of her friends at her residence, Hardy Street, when bridge and other games were played. Beautiful flowers decorated the pretty drawing-room. The guests included Mesdames Hamilton, Smith, Jamieson and Cross, and Misses Gibbs (2), Gilkison (2) and Young. A surprise party visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert O’Biernc. Wakapuaka, the other evening, when dancing was as usual the means of entertainment adopted, a most enjoyable evening being spent. — Jean not. CHRISTCHURCH. tPHE-Governor and Lady Jellicoe were the guests of Captain and the

Hon. Mrs. Tahu Rhodes, at “Meadowbank,” for Race Week. Accompanied by Captains Munday and Curtis, they attended the races each day, and were received by the President, Mr. F. H. N. Grigg, and Mrs. Grigg. Noticeable amongst the frocks were many beautiful costumes, and elaborately embroidered coat frocks, mostly of sombre hue, navy blue being first favourite, with nigger brown a good second. Variety and colour were added to the scene by the gay hats, many of which were most becoming. /"VF the balls, the most brilliant was that given by the Hunt Club, at which the dresses were gorgeous. The

effect of Lady Jellicoe’s primrose brocade trained gown was considerably enhanced by her beautiful diamond ornaments. Airs. Derek Westenra, who chaperoned a charming debutante, Aliss Blanche Hennah, wore a handsome black satin beaded frock. Airs Herbert Elworthy’s lovely dress was of ciel blue satin, with overdress of opalescent sequins, and side draperies of mauve tulle; Mrs. Percy Elworthy wore a trained gown of gold tissue and gold lace; Mrs. J. H. Grigg, white and gold brocade; Miss Teschemaker, hyacinth blue taffeta.

■ j ’w w tcu&c yai Lies, at w men many of the guests were country visitors, were given during Grand National Week. Mrs. Wigram was hostess at a large afternoon bridge party, at which the guests were: — Mrs. Beauchamp Lane, Mrs. J. Turnbull, Mrs. Walter Fox, Mrs. Maitland Rich, Mrs. John Guthrie, Mrs. H. D. Acland. Mrs. Eric Harper, Mrs. W. de C. Alalet, Mrs. T. Y. Wardrop, Mrs. T. Cowlishaw, Mrs.

Algar Williams. Mrs. Geoffrey Denniston, Mrs. Harold Johnston, Mrs. F. H. Pyne, Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs. C. W. Reid, Mrs. M. H. Godby, Mrs. Jellett, Mrs. Gerald Bowen, Lady Boys, Mrs. Dan Riddiford/ Mrs. John Grigg, Mrs. H. Kidson, Mrs. Nancarrow, Mrs. J. Studholme, Mrs. M. Bethell and Mrs. Vernon. Another large party was given by Mrs. George Gerard, “Thornycroft,” The hostess wore a becoming frock of prunelle chiffon velvet, cut on simple lines. An amusing competition —guessing the identity of silhouettes —caused great merriment, and after tea had been served, the children danced happily in the billiard-room. Amongst Mrs. Gerard’s guests were the Misses Gerard (2), Mrs. George Murray-Aynsley, Mrs. H. P. MurrayAynslcy, Mrs. Gerard Bowen, Mrs. H. D. Acland, the Misses Neave, Mrs. Percy Acton-Adams, Mrs. Arnaud McKellar, Mrs. Robert Hennah, Miss Blanche Hennah, the Misses Sanders, Mrs. John Guthrie, Mrs. Neill Guthrie. Mrs. Deans, Mrs. lan Deans, Mrs. James Deans, Mrs. Kenneth Murchison, Mrs. J. F. Buchanan, Mrs. R. C. Todhunter, Mrs. Duncan Murchison, Mrs. T. F. Gibson, Mrs. J. G. Herdman, Mrs. Beauchamp Lane, Miss Sylvia Fox, Mrs. Theo. Barker, Mrs. J. Studholme, Mrs. Digby Neave, Lady Denniston, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Prins, and Mrs. Andreae. Jl/TRS. Teschemaker was hostess at J-’-*- a pleasant little tennis party, given in honour of Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe, who, before returning to Wellington, spent a few days with Mrs. John Montgomery, “Holmbrook,” Fendalton. Mrs. Teschemaker, Mrs. Rolleston and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Studholme were interested spectators of many exciting sets, the players being Lady Jellicoe. Miss Teschemaker, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barker, Mrs. John Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Algar Williams, Miss Frances Cracroft-Wilson, Captain Lambert Bowen, and Mr. Gilbert Grigg. Mrs. E. F. J. Grigg (Cashmere) also gave a most enjoyable tennis party in honour of Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe. The players were Lady Jellicoe, Mrs. John Montgomery, Mrs. M. H. Godby, Miss Teschemaker, Miss Sylvia Fox and Miss Betsy Reeves. DUNEDIN. 'PHIS has been a very gay ■ month socially, in the matter of dances, no fewer than three jazz weekly dances, or rather bi-weekly, for Wednesday evenings are set apart for beginners, with an additional two hours for dancing to music supplied by a jazz band. Bridge hostesses during the month included Mesdames O’Neill, Hilton. McQueen, Gallaway, Marshall, Macdonald, Halsted, Laidlaw, Black. Stock, McKibbin, Douglas, Kelly. Ramsay, Edmond, Vivian, Denny and Scherek. The engagement is announced of Mr. Jack Harvey, elder son of the late Mr. Charles Harvey, to Miss Irene Heywood, daughter of Mr. E. Heywood, organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Mrs. Rattray gave a delightful bridge party at her residence, Musselburgh Rise, the other evening. The players were Mesdames Sise, Fitchett, Hilton, Edmond, Finch. Scherek, McMaster, O’Neill, Marshall Macdonald, Stanley Batchelor, Fenwick, Misses Sise, Kathleen McLean, Gilkinson and Rattray. PHE Victoria Ledgue held an enjoyable and most successful dance iii the Early Settlers’ Hall. Among those present Airs. Sidney Neill wore a handsome black jet overdress mounted on satin; Airs. O’Neill, black

gown, mauve coat; Mrs. McKibbin, black satin; Mrs. Fitchett, black jet dress over white satin; Mrs. G. R. Ritchie, green velvet gown, Oriental wrap; Mrs. Acton-Adams, black velvet, lace side panels, amber ornaments ; Mrs. Macassey, black satin, jet overdress; Miss Gallaway, royal blue charmeuse; Miss Laidlaw, yellow georgette; Miss Leslie Stock, black satin; Miss Edith Haggitt, yellow georgette; Miss Macandrew (Wellington), black satin charmeuse; Miss Phyllis Cheeseman, duck-egg green satin gown; Miss Ulrich, cream lace dress over soft satin, blue and silver sash; Miss Mollie Burt, grey lace dress, girdle of autumn leaves; Miss Emerson, green velvet frock. Also present were:—Misses Dick, Matheson, Vallange, Coull (Wellington), Mclntosh, Betty Reeves, Todd, Tait, Hanlon, Hart, Fleming, Hislop, Messrs. Edmond, Stowe, Solomon (3), Laidlaw, Reid, Tapley, Gibbs, Ritchie, Neill, Harman Reeves, Maccassey, D. Allen, Acton-Adams, and Drs. Fitchett and Williams. Mrs. George Roberts, who is letting her house, “Whitelca,” furnished, has gone to Wellington with Sir John Roberts. Miss Edith Moore was the guest at several small farewell functions prior to leaving for Sydney. Airs. W. A. Moore accompanied her daughter as far as Christchurch. Airs. Stanley Batchelor gave a most delightful juvenile Cinderella dance in the Overseas Club Rooms for the teams competing in the football match between Christ’s College and the Otago Boys’ High School. The room was beautifully decorated with broad streamers, the colours of each college giving the distinctive note. There were about ninety present. including both teams, the emergencies, Mr. Croft (manager of the northerners), and Air. Thomson (who accompanied the local lads). A few grown-ups also attended, among these being Dr. and Mrs. Russell Ritchie, Dr. and Mrs. Fitchett, Mrs. Riley, Air. and Mrs. Elliston Orbell, Alisses Sise and Williams, and Air. Webster. THE Arts and Crafts section of the Otago Women’s Club lately held an exhibition of pewter and silver, which attracted a great deal of attention. Georgian spoons, snuffers on a tray, and spoons made from old German coins dated 1794 to 1807, were shown by Mrs. E. H. Williams. Mrs. W. Edmond lent some beautiful silver and pewter—a punch ladle, a christening mug 92 years old, and candle snuffers. Miss Burton’s contribution was a varied collection of afternoon teaspoons from all parts of the world. Mrs. Throp showed some old pewter dishes used in the seven-

teenth century, before china ones were made. Altogether, the exhibition was full of interest and instruction, on account of the age of the objects, and their exquisite workmanship, much of it representing what is practically a lost art. 'THE Otago First Battalion, after - 1 - the lapse of a good many years, has again held its regimental ball, and it was ’an unqualified success. The Art Gallery was most appropriately and artistically decorated for the purpose, the martial note dominating. The chaperones were Mesdames Marshall Macdonald, James Begg, Callan and Professor Strong. Among those present, Mrs. Callan wore a beautiful frock of black and gold; Mrs. Begg, tangerine satin draped with rich black lace; Professor Strong, black satin with gold trimmings; Mrs. Marshall Macdonald, black lace over white satin, with a girdle of large flowers; Mrs. Colin Gilray, peacock blue satin and ninon; Mrs. H. L. Cook, oyster satin and ninon; Mrs. McKerrow, grey satin; Mrs. T. Hunt, yellow crepe de chine; Miss Ngaira Smith, pink taffeta; Miss Mavis Meadowcroft (Wellington), royal blue satin and lace; Miss Peggy Emerson, blue satin frock, grey floral girdle; Miss Smith, green crepe dc chine; Miss Sheila Gale, cerise frock of crepe de chine; Miss Jessie Sherwood, black velvet with silver tissue; Miss Mollie Burt, pink taffeta with overdress of pink cire lace. Also present were Misses Rua Milne, Ella Morton, Lorna Dick, Scott and Morton, and Colonels Moir, Young Simons, E. R. Smith, McAra, Lieut.-Col. W. Marshall Macdonald, Major Jeffries, Captains Callan and McKeefrey, Lieutenants Hunt, Sumpter, Nutting. Arthur, Satthcrwaite, J. Paterson, Messrs. Reid, Solomon, Meadowcroft, Porritt, Stowe, Farrell, O’Connor, Griffiths, Smith, Stevenson and Dick. Ti/TRS. Lindo Ferguson, who returned by the Niagara, was entertained at the Women’s Club Rooms, the large reception hall being taxed to its utmost capacity, some two hundred or more members being present. Mrs. W. Edmond, the acting-presi-dent. made a graceful speech, welcoming the president home after her travels. Mrs. Ferguson was wearing a handsome gown of black satin with jet trimmings and diamond ornaments, and carried a beautiful spray bouquet of violets and fern. She expressed thanks for so splendid a welcome, and then proceeded to tell of her enjoyable five months’ trip through China, Japan, Honolulu and America, taking her hearers from day to day over the route travelled; and by aid of pictures thrown upon a screen, gave a most fascinating hour of travel talk, with humorous anecdotes and personal experiences. Mrs. Ferguson had kindly brought down to the rooms all the purchases she had made during her journey for herself and her friends, and a very interesting time was passed in displaying these, and telling where they were obtained, their cost, and little histories attached to this or that article. There were bronzes, lacquered objets d’art, hand-painted china, cloudy amber beads, beautiful silks, kimonos (ancient with much bedragoned gold thread embroideries, or modern with painted hand work on them so exquisitely done as to look like silk), wall panels in rich silk with marvellous embroideries, carved temple prayer wheels, and so on—a rather remarkable collection. A programme contributed by the members from the various circles was much enjoyed. Among those present were Mesdames Hutchison, Gilkison, Edmond, Carmalt Jones, Marshall Macdonald, J. Begg. Halsted, Cotterill, Secular, Beech, Dr. Siedeberg, Dr. Marion Whyte, Misses Jean Macdonald, K. Glendinning, Holford, Smith, Margaret Douglas, and Professor Strong. Leonora.