TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2815, 26 February 1908, Page 72

TABLE TALK

Monday Evening. On Tuesday, February 18, at St. Peter's Bawch, Caveishwtt. Mire Amy Coughtrey was

married to Mr H. M'Arthur. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon King, after which the guests assembled! at Dr Coughtrey'a, St. Cl«ir, to. paartake of the usual wedding cake, etc. The bride looked very radiant as she entered the church on the arm of her father. She vras attired in a soft white satin, which w»s most becoming to her slender figure. The dtess was m«de in the simplest way possible, the skirt being a full one, with only a very short train. The bodice was made with Maltese lace yoke, folds of satin over the shoulders edged wiih Maltese lace. Her veil was a plain tulle one, and she earned a. lovely shower bouquet composed of white , oarnationsV geraniums, and maidenhair fern. "Heir only ornament ' wee a pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by two bridesmaids — Misa Alice Coughtrey and Miss Joan Scaife, — who .followed the bride in single file up the aisle. They wore very dainty dxesses of cxeam striped satin gauie over white -silk. ' The bodices were made with folds of saitin- «.ud lace yokes. Their hats w«a-e composed of two shades of red tulle with rosettes of ribbon and long ospzeyß falling over the aide. They carried shower bouquets of scarlet carnations and maiden- ' hoar fern, and also wore artistic pendants, the gift ol tbe bridegroom. -Dtr and Mrs Cough-trey xeceived ilieii guests at the entrance to 'the houee, while the bride and bridegroom received the eongTahiletione of all in the ball, which looked quite like a wall of flowers, part of. it forming a' perfect halo of yellow and brown, it being arranged with masses of monbre&a. Everywhere throughout the bouse were beautiful-, bowls of flowers. The wedding breakfast. 'was kid in a large room at the end of the hall. The table looked most tempting with its dainties and' flowers, the latter being white sweet peae and scarlet geraniums, to match the bridesmaids' dresses. Mr F«ihe<r, as the oldest friend present, gave the speech of the day, and was> followed by many others. The bride's' travelling dtress wa« a cigar | brown ooat and skirt, with hat of the same shade relieved with blue. The happy pair : left amidst showers of confetti for the south, •en route> for the lakes, where they are to spend their honeymoon. Amongst those present, besides the host and hostess, were Mr «,nd> Mrs Harrison Jones, Mr and Mrs James Logan, Mr and Mxs Dunlop, Signor and MJadame Squarise, Mr and Mrs Ibbotson, . Mts A. Stron«oh, Mr and Mrs Haynes, Mx and Mrs x Harman Beeves, Mir Itownie Stewqrt, Mrs Morris, Dr and Mrs Fiitohett, Mrs Botchelor, Mrs Wesley . Tuxton, Miss Tmrton, Mr and Mrs Adam, Miss M'Kell*r, Mr arud Mrs Swing, Misses Swing, Miss Logan. Miss A. Logaai, Miss Ibbotson, Mise Eirkcaldy, Miss Inglis, Mr and Mrs Hjorring. - Mrs Coughtrey wore a stylish gown of grey taffeta, bodice made with fichu of old lace, black hat with feathers and rosettes of white chiffon; Mirs Fisher wots a handsome black corded silk gown, black toque relieved with red; Mrs Reeves looked charming in a dainty soft blue silk dress made and trimmed' with white ohiffon and«lace, Jasge Xieghorn hat with large bow of floral ribbon; Mrs Ewing, striped blue and white silk, black h*t; Masses Ewing wore their bridesmaids' dresses of dainty white silk, mad© in the Empire style, "with large bows of white satin ribbon, loag ends ending a pretty finish to the backs of the bodices, brown chip hats lined witfe pink chiffon, large rosettes of pink, and brown tulle and bunches of roses making a very effective trimming on the hate. Mrs Dunlop looked very nice in a> soft peach spotted silk trimmed with white lace, white ostrich feather bom, large white hat with bunch of white and block rose*; Sirs Ibbotson wore a grey costume, black hat; Mrs Morris, black brocade, handsome Honiton lace collar, dainty petunia bonnet; Mars Stronach, cream, pale heliotrope hat; Mrs Harrison Jones, black satin, white net fichu, black toque with large pink silk bow; Mrs GilkiEon, most becoming gown of navy blue merveilleuz made in the pinafore style^ white net sleeve* and front, blue Hat with blue feathers the same sh«de as the dress; Mrs Iwg-an, grey, bodice trimmed with white lace, large black hat completely covered with, white feathers; Mrs Batohelor, sky-blue carep© d« ohine, boddew made with yoke of cream lace and relieved with touches of salmon pink, cream hat with cream feathers; Mrs Fitchett, sage g«en silk banded with velvet of a darker shade, green crinoline straw hat with black feaitnera and bunches of pink roses; Mrs A: H»ynes, a very smart dark-wine-coxded silk, bodice made witii V of cream lace, pink hat wiih wiae-colowed ribbon ; Mrs Hjorring, a creami costume, with large black hat; Mrs Wesley Turfcon, handsome gown of black corded silk, bodice lavishly trimmed with white, dainty white chiffon scarf, black felt hat with, ostrich, feathers; Mass Turton looked chic fn a pale gney pesu >de eoie, the bodice being made wita lomexick lace yoke and relieved with 'cerise touches, large cream hat with pink bowe and bunches -of green wheat; Miss Sirkcwidy, cream costume, large leghorn hat with black velvet fftd pink rose*; Miss Ingilis, * very styh'sh gown of grey .taffeta, cream hat with fe*ther&; Miss Fisher, very pale shade of pink, large white hat with white feathers. '

On Wednesday the Dunediu Cup meeting was commenced at WingatuL The day proved beautifully fine, and many were tempted oui in their smart costumes. / As it was fine, a great number of people were able to. motor

to the course, and the road to Mosgiel pre- T 3ented a very- busy appearance. The racecourse looked quite its best at this meeting, and strangers to Otago greatly admired the very pretty course and surrounding country. Several lunches were given. These always j add greatly to the enjoyment of the day from the ladies' point of view. Unfortunately, ' after luncheon a very strong wind sprang ' up, which, rather spoilt the chances of enjoying the lawn. The Kaikorai Band enlivened the day by playing popular airs very nicely. I noticed among- those present Mrs Sinolair Thomson, who wore a very smart tailor-made coat and skirt of purple cloth, with hat of the same shade; Mrs Butterworth, bright blue coarse serge Eton coat and skirt, large blue hat, with blue and green feathers; Mr» Fox, russet brown voile, bodice finished j with creami lace, large brown hat; Mrs | Taylor, pale grey made in pinafore style, ■ white net vest and sleeves, becoming h»t of purple straw with large purple velvet bow; • Mrs C. Battray looked well in mignonette green cloth, bodice much trimmed with cream lace and net, very smart hit of smokeblue straw with shaded feathers of blue and green; Mrs Kiley, stylish blue and white striped silk gown, large black picture hat; Mrs Acton-Adams (Cbxistchurch), blue and white si]k, tuscan straw hat with bright blue ostrich feather tips;- Mrs Hudson, pretty soft biscuit voile, cream list, with black; Mrs Ainge, black costume, black hat; Mra Salmond, check lustre of black and white trimmed with white lace, cream hut with white and black lace trimmings; Miss Salmond, floral muslin, white hat with feathers; Mrs Carew, very smart white cloth coat and skirt fitting into the figure, brown hat with large rosette; Mis 3 Carew also wore cream, large • black feather hat; Mrs Edmond, cream lustre with tiny green check bodice edged with pale blue and green, ostrich feather boa, large cream hat with feathers; Mrs Fitchett, freen silk, green hat with pink roses; Mra tanley Batchelor, pale grey cioth Eton coat and skirt, cream net front, large Leghorn hat with_ sweet peas and floral ribbon; Miss V. Williams, dainty, white embroidered muslin, green hat with green feathers shaded into brown; Miss Denniston looked' well in a black orepe de chine, bodice trimmed with white lace, large black hat with feathers; Miss Batchelor, floral delaine, finished at th« waist with a pink floral sash, smart hat covered with pink and green ; Miss Webster, pale blue flowered: muslin, with full front of white chiffon edged with lace, becoming hat of burnt straw, the crown consisting of pale blue flowers, large blue bow, at the back; Miss G. Webster, white muslin frock trimmed embroidery and l-ace, large black picture hat with long black ostrich feathers; Mies Sale, white striped with brown voile, large white felt hat with white feathers; Miss L. Rat tray, white muslin, stylish green hat; Miss Graham, striped green and white voile over mignonette gTeen silk, small Leghorn hat with dark red roses; Mias K. Thomson, pale blue serge Eton coat and skirt, Leghorn hat with white feathers; Miss de Loutour, cream coat and skirt, heliotrope Bat ; Miss Sise, pale .blue ■ voile with white trimming, large cream straw hat trimmed pink loseß and pink floral ribbon. On Tuesday Mrs Fergus gave a. garden party in honour of Miss Fanny Fergus, who has recently returned from, England, and Also for Mrs Ramsay and her daughters, who are Jeaving shortly for a visit to the Old Country. As. the day proved a very sunny one afternoon tea was partaken of on the lawn inside a marquee, the table being prettily decora-ted with different coloured sweet peas. Mrs Fergus received ncr guests < at the bottom erf the steps leading on to the lawn. She was becomingly attired in a gown, composed ef rich fawn corded silk, the bodice being adorned with pale blue passementerie and cream lace; ncr hat -was made of fawn tulle, with feathers and pale blue ribbon. Miss Fergus wore a becoming soft white silk, spotted with turquoise blue, the bodice being trimmed with thick lace berthe and transparent collar, her hat was pale blue intermingled, with green ; Miss Fanny Fergus wore a filet net dress, with touches of blue, charming hat of brown, rosettes of brown tulle in front, with long electric blue feathers trailing over either side; Miss Daisy Fergus, simple white muslin, large hat with pink roses. Some of the" guests present were — Mrs Ramsay, Mrs Barclay, Mrs Oldham, Mrs Simpson. Mrs Theomin, Mrs Morris, Mis Mac Donald, Mrs Mmcassey, Mrs Royse, Mrs - Ulrich. Mrs Graham, Mrs Williams (Sydney), Mrs Hazlitt, Mrs Salmon, Mrs Logan, Mrs Allen, Mrs Donaia Reid', Mrs Sargood, Mis Denniston, Mrs Boss, Mrs Jack Glendining, Mrs Cheeseman, Mra Driver, Mrs Sise, Mrs H. LeCren, Mrs Stock, Mrs Salmond, Mrs Finch, Mrs Moore (England), Mrs A. W. Moore, Mra J. Roberts, ; Mrs Willie Menlove (Oamaru), Mrs Dick, . Mrs Gibson, Mrs Boot, Mrs Carew, ,'Hra ' .Oldham (Auckland), Mrs Walter Hislop,' Mrs I Jack- Hislop, -Misses Hislop, Miss Ramsay, 1 Miss Stock, Miss Ulrich, Miss Nicholson, i I Miss Sinclair, Miss Cargill, Miss Webster, ' I Mies Salmon, Miss F. Sinclair, Miss Garew, j Miss Simpson, Mies - M*K«llar, Miss Royse, ! i Miss 0. Royse, Miss Mackerras, Miss Ross, Miss Macassey. Miss .Mac Donald, Miss Law, Miss W. : ! Scott, Miss Reid, Miss Wilson, Miss Dun] op. j Mr* -Williams -wore a wine-coloured silk, j bodice made with lace, toque to match; Mrs Salmon, fawn silk voile, trimmed cream laoe and brown velvet, brown, and white toque; Mrs Oldham, navy bine serge Eton coat and skirt trimmed green velvet, large black hat, with black aud white ostrich tips; Mrs Cameron, navy blue and green silk voile, blue »nd green hat to match; Mrs Nivbet, becoming taffeta silk coat and skirt, black bat with feathers; Mrs Edmond, stylish embroidered white linen, large cream hat with long drooping blue feathers; Mrs Taylor (Victoria), p*le grey silk roile, bodice made with full white net front, large black hat with ah«ded rctsea; J*r» Menlove (Oamaru), fawn And green costume, green hat with daisies; Mrs G. Roberts, black and white dress, white hat with black and green, trimmings; Mrs J. Roberts, grey costume, pale blue hat ; Mr 9 Simpson, black, bodice lavishly trimmed white lace-, black tad white toque; Mrs W. A. Moore, pale green silk voile, small cream, toque with feather s^ Mrs Moore (England), very handsome gown of black taffeta, cream lace yoke, large black hat, with white tulle rosettes; Miss M'Kellar, white linen old rose coloured hat; Miss Salmon, ivory crepe de chine, transparent lace yoke, large black picture hat .with feathers; Miss Sinclair, cream costume, pale blue cloak, white hat with roses; Miss Royse, bright blue floral muslin, brown hat with roses; -Miss Q> Royse, -white linen, apricot and heliotrope, flowered hat; Miss Farquhar, purple coat and skirt, hat .to match; Miss E. "Farquhar, cream silk toile, cream and black hat) Miss B Farquhar, white linen, large black hat; Miss Salmond, china blue voile trimmed white lace., white, hat with black; Mis» Fenwidr. pale- blue and green costume, blue hat, with green; Miss R. Fenwick, cream voile, stylish, green hat; Misa F. Fenwiok, white muslin, pale blue hat; Miss TJlrich, brown delaine banded with brown, large cream Hat with feathers and pink roses; Miss Webster, floral muslin, pale blue hat; v Miss Ramsay, white muslin, blue hat; Miss Kempthorne, smoke taffeta silk, large blue b«tj Miss W&itton, coarse, .checked. Pimm g*rge, Urge

electrlo blue hatj Miss Ifacassey, cream serge coat and skirt, Btylish black hat with pale blue ribboiT and white daisies; Mibs Hislop, green and white checked canvas voile, green hat to match ; Miss W. Hislop, becoming heliotrope checked, voile, large purple hat; Miss Simpson, pal© blue voile, stylish blue hat to match; Miss Shand, white muslin, bright pink hat. The same day the marriage of Miss Ethel Bollard L daughter of Mr J. G. .Ballard, tcl«graph Department inspector, to Mr Thomas Roberts, deputy-registrar in the Supreme Court, took plaoe at All Saint*' Church, at 2.80 p.m. The church wa* beautifully decorated by the bride's girl friend^ and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. H. :>=dford. The bride looked queenly «s she ■entered the. church, on the arm of her brother, who gave her away, owing to- her father having to be absent from the wedding through pressing business. Her dress wascomposed of soft white taffeta silk, the skirt being 1 made full, with panel of old lace "down the front of the skirt. Her bodice was made with transparent yoke of lace, pleated •ilk forming bretellea over the shoulders, and edged with lace. She wore a coronet of orange blossom, which, was daintily placed under the long tulle veil which hung nearly to the end of her skirt. She carried a glorious shower bouquet, composed ' of geraniums, carnations, maidenhair, etc. Her bridesmaids, numbering three, were the Misses Roberta (sisters of the bridegroom) and Miss Mir*me. They looked charming, 'and wore most be-"comingly-made gownß of blue taffeta silk, made in &« pinafore style, with full bodices of white lace. Their hats were pale blue crinoline straw, tastefully trimmed with feathers. They carried exquisite shower bouquets of pale pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. After ihe ceremony the guests assembled at Mr Ballard's residence in Union street, where the usual toasts were proposed and the health of the happy couple was drunk. The table looked sweetly pretty, being- all decorated with white flowers -end white satin ribbon*, the principal flswera being white sweet pea. The bride's travelling dress, was dove-grey co*t and skirt, with piping of pale blue on the coat. Her flat was blue end grey. Mr and ' Mrs Roberts left for the south en route for the Lakes. Mr Hobbs acted as best man, and Mr J)ouglas Ramsay and Mr Norman were th» gr.oomsmen. Guests present:— Mr and Mrs X Gilkison, Mr and Mrs C. C. Graham, Mrs Eaather, Mrs and Miss Tapper, Mrs and Miss M'Geoige, Mr and Mrs T. R. Fiher, Mm Tapley, Mrs and Miss Barron, Mrs D. Haggitt, Mias I.Thomson, Mt Mason, Mr J. Sinclair, Dr Newlands, Miss Ronald-, •on, Mrs sad Miss Miraras, Mia Vennell, Mrs Botharoley, Mrs Boot, Mrs Dick, ' Mrs Bennet, Mrs Allen, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Guthrie; Rev. Mr Guthrie, Rev. H. H. Bedford, Mrs Mac Donald, Miss Macßonnld. Mrs Ballard received her guests at the entrance to a marquee. She wore a stylish gown- of olive green taffeta silk, with best 'of white Valenciennes lace, large green • felt hat trimmed with, ribbon feathers of the same colour. She carried & pretty shower bouquet composed of various coloured pink carnations and gypsophilia. , Her sister was gowned in a Wridsome black Bilk, large black picture hat with feathers; Mrs Gibson, was attired in a stylishly-made dress of peacock green mexveiUeux, . made in -the pinafore style, large white felt 'hat with peacock g^reen ribbon and peacock's feathers coming from the front and drooping over the back; Mrs Graham, handsome black striped silk, bodice edged with black taffeta, dainty black and; white bonnet with pink roses ; Mrs . Dick, smart black and white striped silk bodice trimmed with black velvet and white lace, large - black leghorn hat with bunches of buttercups, lovely shower bouquet composed of yellow flowers completing a charming costume; Mrs Bennet, dose-fitting black cloth, white lace front, stylish black and. pink hat, shower bouquet of pink flowers; Mrs R. Gilkison looked nice in navy blue merveilleux, the bodice relieved with white net and lace, large blue crinoline straw hat with blue feathers; Mrs Stewart, artistic gown composed of brown shantung silk made with bretellea and edged with cream lace, brown hat to rnatoh; Miss Tapper looked well in a pink striped muslin, the skirt being edged 1 with a deep band of black taffeta, large black feather hat; Miss Macgeorge, ■ dainty pale blue muslin trimmed prettily with white lace, black hat' with feathers and rosettes of pale blue satin ribbon; Mrs Woodward, grey and white striped silk, black hat; Miss T. Thomson, pale blue delaine with folded bretelles of pale blue silk on the bodice, full front of white lace, black crino- , line straw hat with large blue rosettes; Mrs ; Vennell, pale green silk voile, banded with . velvet of a darker shade, floral hat; Miss I MacDanald looked well in a cream delaine, I the skirt being edged with cream taffeta, i bodice trimmed cream lace and ihe taffeta I silk, cream crinoline straw hat; Mrs T.. R. ' Fisher, blaok and white checked silk edged j with black silk, black and white hat with [ bunches of red roses; Mrs Tapley, black silk voile over black, eilk, transparent yoke ' of fine black lace, becoming black toque with' j feathers; Mrs Easter, large blue and white j checked voile, piped navy blue silk,' large blaok chip hat with feathers and ribbon. On Friday afternoon Mrs- W. Edmond gave an "At Home" at her residence, *' Mount • Lodge," in honour of her sister, Mrs Williams, who i» at present staying in Dunedin. The day was a beautifully fine one, so the guests were able to enjoy the lovely garden and the musio of the band, which played continually during the afternoon. Mrs Edmond received her guests in the drawing room, which -was nwwie ■ into a tea room for the afternoon, the table being arrangftd with miiej flowers mud gypsopliilia. Mto Edmona wore black and white checked muslin, with pink Tosebud, lace vest, and floral waistband, white chiffon scarf drajped J over the shoulders, large cream felt »iat edged with brown velvet and trimmed with electrio blue ribbon and feathers; Mrs Williams, cream, chiffon gown over cream silk, pink chiffon scarf, large old rose coloured hat trimmed with chiffon and feathers of the same colour; Mrs Brittain looked well in pale heliotrope »ilk made full, bodice trimmed cream lace, blue crinoline toque with grey wings; Mrs Leslie Wilson, becoming gown of oyster grey ohiffon over grey silk bodice made in cross-over style, with white vest, stylish black hat with cock's feathers; Mrs C. Rattray, eery smart pale blue striped silk voile made with high waist at the back and coming low in front, & V of white lace forming the front of the bodice, large blue straw with long blue ostrich tips; Mrs A. Fenwiok looked charming in « cream- taffeta, .the skirt .being ranch tucked, the bodice was trimmed with Limerick lace, black feather hat; Mrs Hosking, cream serge, black and white hat; Mrs Stanley Batchelor, grey ©ion coat and skirt, floral hat; ■ Mrs Butterworth, very pretty pale blue striped gauze bodice lavishly trimmed white lace, large black ha-t with feathers and pink roses; Mts R. Ritchie, cream serge, pale blue etraw hat with violets; Mrs Fitchett, green, hat to match; Mrs Carew, black and white costume, black ana Shit* toque; Mxj pldh%m a blue and whH©

strlpedt muslin, large black hat; Mrs <3v Roberto, black and white costume, black hat; Mrs J. Roberts, navy blue cloth, smart navy, blue hat; Mrs Stringer, black crepe de ohm« with white lace, large leghorn hat witb black feathers; Mrs A. SiAey, black taffeta, bodice made in pinafore style, the epaulettes being edged wtih pale green satin, large black hat; Mrs W. A. Moore, brown, brown hat; Miss Wark (New South Wales), green shantung silk, hat trimmed blue; Mies Rattray, white linen, black hat; Miss I. Rattray, cream serge, grey hat; Miss Oarew, pale blue voile, large black ha*; Mi» Salmond, pale blue silk, Urge blackihat; Mite N. Salmond, cream silk, large black bat; Misa Hart, white voile, blue hat; Miss- B. Hut, white costume, black hat; Mies Graham black and white striped muslin, black hatMiss "Webster, heather tweed, brown straw hat with cowslips; Mies G. Webster, greycoat and skirt, green and blue hat; Misa O. Royse, brown shot silk stripe trimmed green hat trimmed westeria; Miss K. Ulrica, blu» and white striped muslin, black feather hatMiss V. Williams, blue; large blue hat to match; Miss A. Mackerras, brown taffeta slk, hat to match. Others present were— Mrs Graham, Mrs Morris, Mrs Sise Mrs Ulrich, Mrs Macassey, Mi«s Mackerras, Mrs Valauge, Mrs Percy Sargood, Mra Reynold*, Mrs E. Reynolds, Mra Riley, Mrs Roberto' Mrs Caoreijon, Mrs Ziele, -Mra Fitaiciarenee Roberts, Misses Sievwright, Mies MacDonaid Miss Denniston, Mi«. K. Thomson, Miss Batchelor, Miss Kempthorne, MSss Ferjnis Miss M'Kellar, Miss" Sinclair, Miss T. Mac Lean, Miss Roberts, Miss Farquhar Miss E. Farquhar..

A farewell -tea was- given by Mrs Johnson Brown at " D*lpadd«r," Clyde street, on Saturday afternoon to Mrs and the Misses Hamsay, who leave shortly on a trip to the Old Ooun-try. The gwrden looked very gay with its masses of beautiful flowers, and a band which played outside enhanced* th» proceedings. The tea table was beautifully decorated with Iceland poppies. Mrs Johnsou Brown received her guests in the ball and was attired in a blue soft foussor* silk, the bodice' made with full Test of cream lace. Mrs Ramsay wore black-corded silk, black and' white bonnet; Mrs Theonrin, black close-fitting cloth edged with green, black and white toque, white ostrich feaithex boa; Mrs Adiam, becoming cigar brown taffeta silk, neat toque of brown to match; Mrs Fergus dainty fawn-corded silk much trimmed with lace and* touches of pale blue, neat toque to match; Mrs V-allang*. dark green costume, green bat to match; Mrs Biley, stylish blue and white striped t&ffat*. edged with navy, blue silk bodice made with transparent white lace yoke, large black feather hat; Mrs Pctt-eruon, black and white striped voile over white silk trimmed wiih white lace, becoming toque of heliotrope; Mirs Frank Frtohett, sapphire blue cloth Eton coat and skirt, coat made with edging* of blue floral silk, bl*ck and white hat : Mrs Sargood, pale grey, bodice trimmed with white ohifCon and pals blue, dainty pale blue crinoline straw hall with feathers; Miss Wilson, black coat and skirt, black and white toque; Miss Ramsay, navy blue coat and skirt, blue hat 'to match; Miss Fergus, pale pink voile, black hat; -Miss Nora Ramsay, daark gTeen tweed, green toque; Mies Macaasev, cream tailor-made, ooat and skirt, dainty hat, with, pink flowers; Miss Law, grey voile trimmed -with cream l*ce, targe block hat. Others' present were Mrs Morris, Mrs Finch, Mara Nisbet, Mrs MocDorudd, Mts Turnbull, Mrs Utrich, Mars Macasaey, Mrs Graham, Mrs Allen, Mrs Johnson^ Mrs Burnett. Mrs Driver, Mrs Grow, Mrs Royse, Mrs JVfackearaa. Mirs Adanr, Miss Mackerras, Mies Fergus, Miss Graham, Miss F. Mac Lean, Miss Burnett, Miss Mackellair, Miss Simpson. Miss Theomin, Mies Oarew, Miss Shand, Mies Mac Donald.

OAMARU, February 17. Archdeacon GouJd was in town for a few - /days last week, st*ying with Mr and Mrs Buiry, " Glencairn." Mrs Whitton «nd hex fumily are. back from Moeiaki. »A larg« p*rty of younjf people went for a moonlight picnio round the Cape Beacht on Thursday evening last, and judging ft?™} the gay laughter and chatter which, heralding; their return, wakened staid citizens from their beauty sleep, they must have bad a jolly time. Rev. Mr Bartlett will be inducted at St. Luke's Church on Sunday next by Bishop Nevill. The social to welcome the new vicar will be held on Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock in St. Luke's HalL Mr, Mrs, and the Misees Burbury ars leaving on a 12-montbs' trip to England early, next month. They will be greatly nussea. Mr F. Yenaal, of DunedXn,. will m«nage the local office of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile during Mr Burbiwy's absence. CHKISTCHTJRCH, February 23. > There have been no social gatherings of great importance this week. Several very enjoyable bridge and tennis parties have been held. Amongst the hctstes&es of the letter . vera Mr A. E. .G. Rhodes and Miss -Humphries, Mrs Beswick and Mrs Loughnan. ' Mr and Mrs Donald M'Lean. (Mount Hut) are in town at present. Mrs R<onald» has 'returned from Dunedin. Mrs end Miss Elmslie left for England on Thursday. - , Mr «-tid Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Miss Cresrwell (England), and Miss Kettle leave CTirifttchurch to-day' with Lord and Lady Piunket en a trip round the Sounds. Mrs M. Studholme and Mrs J. M. Barker are staying -with Mrs Boyle. Miss -Murray Aynsley returned on Saturday from a visit t« 'Gisborne. Mrs and Miss Westtrwcott (Glenavy) wers in town for « few days l«st week to enabls them* to attend Madame Clara Butt's last > conceit i ©reMr J. D. Ha 1 ! g»ve an afternoon t«* party en Thursday last. Those present included Mrs H. Abraham (Palmerston North), Mrs C. ''Wynn-Williams, Mrs T. Cowlishmw, Mis Craonoft Wilson, Mrs Band*H, Misses WynnWilliams, Cresswell, Hslmore, Moreland, Reeves, Lee, Humphries, Thomson, Murray; Ansley, Harley. Miss M. Cotterill is the guest of Mrs G, E. Rhodes, Meadowbank. Mrs A. L. Elworthy was in town last week.