BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3, 17 July 1912, Page 67

BLENHEIM.

July 13th. Rin king Party. Dr. and Mrs Elliot Meade gave a most pnjyoable “Rinking Party” at the Grosvenor Hall, on Thursday afternoon. The

far end of the hall was arranged as a drawing-room. Delightful music was plaved by Derry’s orchestra. A dainty afternoon tea was served, the tables being tastefully decorated with pink and white chrysanthemums and heath. Mrs Meade received her guests wearing a handsome black velvet costume, black furs, grey hat with black and grey plumes. Amongst tne guests were: — Mesdames Adams (Langley Dale), Chaytor, Carter, J. Dunean, R. MeCaTfum, Neville, Weld. C. Teshemaker-Shute, W. Clouston, J. Teshmaker-Shute, Woods,

Menlove, J. Murray, C. Murray, Stevenson, Skinner, F. Dillon, Cheek, L. Griffiths, Bigge, F. Farmer, Townshend, Stevenson, Smith, Waddy, R. Adams, D. Strachan, Ritson, — Thomas, Huddleston, Canavan, De Lambert, Mouat, McNab, Wolferston, Vavasour, Ball, Wollstein, Haslett (Pieton), Redman (Picton), .Rogers, Satchel!, Jenkins, McLauchlan (2), Burden, Revell, Seymour, J. White, Bell (2), Hall. Rutherford, Walker, Monro, Wicks, Lambie, Stuart, Misses Rutherford, Chaytor (2), Rogers (2), Neville (2), Clouston (3), Hall, Mouat (2), Urquhart, Skinner (2), M. Grace, McLaurin, McLauchlan, Masefield, Newton, Mead, Ritson Thomas, Dillon Vavasour, Fulton, Anderson, Smith, Bell, Winstanley, Niven, Williams, Jenkins (2) Litchfield, F. Farmer, B. Griffiths, L. Wolferstan, Messrs Murray (2), Teshe-maker-Shute (2), Stevenson, Moore, Strachan, Weld, Monro, A. Bell, Rogers, Revell, Cheek, Huddleston, Griffiths (2), J. Dunean, Stuart, Mead, Ritson-Thomas, A. Adiims, Churchward, -Dillon, Rev. Wollstein, Drs. Walker, Anderson, and Adams. Concert. On Monday evening in the Blenheim Town Hall. Miss Thelma Peterson gave a most enjoyable concert, assisted by some of our local talent. Those who took part were: — M:-<s Urquhart, Mr. A. ■Rose, Dr. J. F. Bennett, and Blenheim Liedertafel. Among the audience I noticed: — Mesdames Tilly, R. McCallum, Griffiths, Bell, Clouston, Rogers, Revell, Innes, Seymour, Meade, Stevenson, Ball, Bull, Redwood, Lucas, Misses Clouston (3) Bell. Neville, Jenkins, Rogers, McCallum, Permit, Griffiths, Anderson, Fulton, McKay, Messrs Bell, Redwood, Bull, Reid, Sanson, Drs. Adams and Anderson. F resentation. Mr J. Dunean, ex-M.P. for Wairau, was, with Mrs Dunean, entertained by hi,3 supporters at a banquet on Thursday evening in the Blenheim Town Hall, when there was a large attendance present. Dr Redman (Mayor of Pieton) filled the position as chairman. During the evening Mrs Duncan was presented with a solid silver bowl, and Mr Duncan with a handsome illuminated address. Personal. The wmntry people in town during the the week were: Mr A. Adams and Mrs Adams (lamgley Dale). Mr and Mrs J. Teshemaker-Shute, Mr and Mrs J Murray (Woodbank), Mr and Mrs C. Murray (Wharanni), Mr and Mrs ill. Monro (Bank House), Mr and Mrs F. Dillon (I.eefiell). Mr and Mrs Ritson Thomas (Tirohanga), Mr and Mrs Rutherford and Misses Rutherford (3) (Kekerangu), Mr and Mrs .1. Duncan (The Grove), Mr and Mrs Mcßae (Altimarloek), Mr and Mrs Menlove (Ngaionui), Mr and Mrs W. Stevenson (I'peot), Mr E. Moore (Pari-

kaua), Mr and Mrs C. Tesliemaker-Shute (Avondale). Miss M. Mcßae, wlio lias been visiting friends in Wellington, lias returned to “Altimarlock.” Mrs Grace, accompanied by Miss J. Grace, lias gone to “The Rye” for a holiday. Mrs J. Maclaine has returned from Wellington. Mrs I*. llnlme has returned from her holiday in Masterton. Miss R. Horton has returned from Wellington. Mr and Mrs D. Strachan have gone across to Wellington for a few days. Miss M. McNab is spending a felt days in Wellington. Mrs lan Johnson (Wanganui) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Vavasour, “Ugbrooke.” Mr and Mrs J. Goulter have left “Blairk-k,” and have gone to reside in the North Island.