TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2817, 4 March 1908, Page 72

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN. Monday Evening.

Miss Joachim- gave a- small afternoon tea, in her rooms one day last week as a farewell to Mrs Pud Mips Sa'e, who left for England on Sunday. The rooms were prettily d«coratea with flowers, and a most recherche little tea had been prepared. Besides Miss Joachim there were present Mrs and Miss Sale, Mts Joachim, Miss Wimperis, Miss F. Wimperis, Miss J. Wimperis (England), Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Chapman. Mis& Chapman, Miss Chamberlain. Lady Mills, Mrs Ulrich, Miss X Ulrich. a.n<J Miss Marchant. On Tuesday Dean Fitchett and Mrs Fitchett arrived back from England, after an absence of about 12 months. Everyone was very glad to welcome them back to Dunedan again, and to see them both in such good 1 health and spirits. In the evening a social was held in All Saints' Schoolroom as a "welcome home." There was a very large attendance, the numbers not being limited to the parishioners. His Lordship Bishop Nevill m*de a few well-chosen re- j marks. The Dean then came forward and gave a short outline of hi» doings during the past 12 months. Some of his most interesting remarks dealt with hia tour in the Holy Land. After the addresses delicious te*, coffee, and oakes were handed round. Th« stage wa« arranged most artistically with flowers, pot-plants, and small tables. Tables were also placed all about the body of the hall, the vases on them being tastefully arranged with sweet peas, of the pa.est^-shade of pink to the darkest shade of red. At one end of the hall a large table held most of the cakes, sandwiches, etc.. whioh weTe handed round by the many ladies who had so kindly organised the gathering. During the evening some very charming duets, quartettes, and piano solos were given. I noticed amongst those present Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Longford, Mrs Graham, Mrs Macassey, \ "Mrs White, Mrs Davidson^ Mrs Mill, Mro Haggitt, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Royse, Mrs Morr«h (Wellington). Mrs Neild, Mts Frank Fitchett/ Mrs G. Turnbull. Miss Davidson, Mise Neill, Miss Miacassey. Miss Argus. Miss How- j lison, Miss Shackleford, Miss Grant, Miss Shelton, Miss Webster. i On Thursday evening Mrs Ulrich gave * j small farewell at her residence in Duke street to Professor, Mrs, and Miss Sale. The table | was decorated with shades of yellow and j orange. Those precent were Mrs TJlrich, Mies Ulrich, Miss K. Ulrich, Mrs Leslie Orbell (Timaiu), Professor Mrs, and Miss Sale, Mrs and Miss Allen, Mr J. Allen, Mra Colquhoun, Mrs Joachim, Dr and Mrs Stand, Dr Scott, Dean Fitchett, Mrs Fitohett, Mrs C. Turnbull, Mrs Chapman, Miss Busck, Miss Chapman. Miss Webster, Miss G. Webster, Miss Joachim. Miss Wimperis, Miss F. Wimperis, and Miss V. Williams. On Fridaj morning Mrs AVoodhouse gave a morning tea. in honour of her silver wedding. A number of friends were present, and ■ many wer« the good wishes expressed to both Mr and Mrs Woodhouse. The same evening Mrs Theoniin, gave a dinner paity^for Professor and Mrs Sale. Those present were Mr and Mrs Theomin, Miss D. Theomin, Mr E. Theomin, Professor and Mrs Sale, Mr and Mrs Gallaway, M»and Mrs Hosking, Miss Wilson, and Mr Leslie ilarri*. On Saturday afternoon a floral fete and gymkana were held at Tahuna Park. There waa a laige attendance, everything going off well. A few I noticed present were Mrs Butterworth, Mrs Reeves, Mrs Newbury Lawson, Miss Lawßon, Mrs Cheeseman, Mrs Riley, Mra Graham, Miss Graham, Mrs A. Fisher, Mrs Sargood, Miss Eoyse, Miss F. M'Lean, Mies Lawrence, Mis Frank Fitchett, Miss Ba-tih-gate (Christchuroh), Miss Webster, Miss Gr. Webster, Miss Roberta, Miss Turnbull, Mise Ewing. Miss F, Ewing, Miss Fisher, Mies Davidson, Mrs W«bb (Wellington), Miss Lily Mitchell, Miss Le Cren. Mrs A. Burnes (kelson) is at x^resent slaying with her mother, Mts John Stephenson. Mra Williams is also staying with Mrs Stephen «<•>«-

Miss Bathgate (Amuri) is at present staying at York House, St. Clair. Miss Stewart (Crookston) was the guest of Miss de Lautour last week. Mr and Mrs E. L. Macassey have returned from their honeymoon. Mrs Leslie Orbell (Tirnaru) is staying with Mrs Ulrich, Duke street. Mrs Harrison (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs' Stilling. Mrs Denniston (Christchurch) is at present the guest of Mrs Maitknd, London street. Mrs Gillies and Miss Gillies left for Kurow last week. Mr ana Mrs Bartlett (England) a,e -tayJn^ at the Grand Hotel. Mrs W. Menlove (Oamaru) is at Littlebourne. Dr and Mrs Benhani left for Stewart Island last Tuesday. Mrs Webb (Wellington) is staying with her mother, Mrs Davidson, Park stre-et. Mrs Baldwin (North. Island) is the guest of Mrs Batchelor, George street. On Sunday Professor, Mrs, and Miss Sale. Miss K. Ulrich, and Miss P. Chapman all left for England by the Waxrimoo. Numbers of friends were down at the wharf to bid them bon voyage. Miss D. Allen also left by the steamer for Melbourne, where she is to meet her brother, who is returning from England. Mrs Barclay, who leaves^ Dunedin shortly to take up her residence in Sydney, entertained a number of her friends at morning tea in the Kia-Ora rooms on Monday morning. On Saturday at a quarter to 2 o'clock Miss NdlLft Hoggitt, daughter of the late Mr B. C. Haggitt (Anderson's Bay), was quietly married at All Saints' Church, Dunedin, by the. Rev. Dean Fitchett, to Mr C. H. T. Belstead,,. of this city. The bride, who was given " away by Mir J. Haggitt, wore * becoming gown of cream serge, with a large crinoline straw hat of creena trimmed with chiffon. Her bridesmaid was Miss . Spence, who also wore cream, with a cream hat. Mr Alexander acted as best man. The bride and bridegroom afterwards left for the north. Mr Belste«d was the recipient of a travelling bag and marble clock from the staff of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewes. Last Saturday afternoon Miss Laura Grant (whose marriage to Mr Chas. L. Hart, of Christchurch, is to take place this month) entertained about 80 of her girl friends in the Dominion Tea Rooms, where a very enjoyable time, enlivened by music, was spent by all present. INVERCARGILL, February 29. The weather lately has been exceptionally line, and tennis, croquet, and rowing h»ve been greatly enjoyed. The many pretty oroquet lawns have had their full quota of players. Miss Thomson, "Lennel" ; Mrs Morrah, Gladstone; Mrs Walter Henderson, Tweed stieet; Mrs J. L. Watson, Forth street, ard Mrs Miller, Appleby, are seme of the hostesees who have placed their lawns at the dispc&al of their croquet-p:.ayirig friends. The Invercaorgill Tennis Club sent up a junior team on Wednesday last to try conclusions with the Gore Club. The latter were successful, winning by 10 games. The visiting team speak enthusiastically of the hospitality shown them by the Gore Club. On Thursday evening Mre Eyre, of Don i street, gay© a- very pleasant progressive bridge evening in honour of Mrs I. W. Raymond, 1 who is shortly leaving u» for England. Among those present were Mrs I. W. Raymond, Mrs Sharp, Mrs Bicknell. Mrs J. L. Watson, Mts Haggitt, Mrs G. Robinson, Mrs Ellis, Mira Ha-ndyside, Mrs Callender, Mrs Walter Henderson, etc. Mrs Haggitt and Mrs J. L. Watson won the first and second prizes. On Friday evening Miss Thomson, "Lennel," entertained a few friend's at bridge-. Mrs G. Robinson, Northend, also had a small bridge evening. Miss Sybil Haggitt is visiting Mrs B. A. Haggitt, Kelvin road. Mrs Hunt (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Trist Searell. The engagement is announced of Mr A. Moftett tc Miss Buckham, o£ Christchurch. OAMARU, March 2. Miss Sutton has returned from her holiday in Ashburton. Mies Ferguson, of the Girls.' High School, left la-st week on a trip to Europe. She will be absent about a year. Mts Every is also leaving for England, on a visit to Mr and Mrs Raymond Every. The induction of the Rev. J. G. S. Bartlett took place on Sunday last in St. Luke's ChuTch, in the presence of a. large congregation. Dr. Nevill conducted the morning | service, and in the evening Mr Bartlett preached his initial sermon to a full church. ! The welcome social to the new vicar tock place on Tuesday evening. St. Luke's Hail had been very effectively decorated, and presented a charming appearance. Speeches were I made by Rev. Jamieson and Messrs M'Dour.ll, ' Williams, Duncan, and Dr Whitton. Rev. Bartlett suitably responded. Musical itoms by Mesdames Davis. Batson, Mowbtay, and Mr Moss and the glee party contributed to the success of the function. The Rev. Mr BaTtlett is at present the guest of Mr and Mrs Douall. Mrs D*vi& (Hampden) was in town for a few days last week, and was the guest of Mrs Lucas, Ure street. Archdeacon Gould came from Dunediu on purpose to open the new church room at Newborough on Thursday evening. The little ha-li was packed, a large number having journeyed from town to show their interest in the venture, and also io obtain a glimpse of their dearly-loved ex-vicar. After tne service Mrs Lemon most hospitably entertained the ministers and choir to suppei. CHRISTCHURCH, March 7. The past week was devoted to polo in | Chrisichurch. Teams from both North and South Canterbury took part in the tourna- j ment, which was held in ' Hagley Park, j Among the spectators on different days I noticed Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes, Mi and Mrs Alister Clark, Miss Clark (Melbourne), Mra and the Misses Neave, Mrs J. Palmer, Mrs and' Miss Lee, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Miss Cowlishaw, Mr and! Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs G. Rhodes, Mrs G. L. Rutherford, Miss Newton, Mrs Gk G. Stead, Mrs R. Grace, Mr tuid Mrs WUfred Stead, Mrs and Miss Nancartow, Mtu and Miss Campbell, Mrs and the Misses Moore, Mrs A. Murr&y-Ayniley, Mr and Mrs P. Campbell, Mrs A. Elworthy and Mrs H. Elworthy (Tima-ru), Mr and Mis K. Macdonald, and Miss Macdona-ld. The tournament terminated with the Chitistchurch Polo Club's annual tace meeting, which was held on the Metrojjolitun Trotting

Club's grounds, on SaturcTay. Th« glorious day attracted many visitors, among whom, I noticed Mr, Mrs, and Miss Boyle, Mrs Stead, Mrs R. Grace, Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes Mr 3 and Mis 3 Claxk (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs A. Clark, Mrs and Miss Lee. Mrs T. Oowlisbaw, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs A. Ei-worthy, Mrs Melville Jameson (Timaru), Mrs H. Elworthy, Miss Wells, Mrs H. Abraham, theMisses Humphrey, Mrs and Miss Symes, Mr and the- Misses Neave. -Mrs Murray-Aynsley, Mb: and Mrs S. C. Wilson, Mrs J. D. Han, Mrs and Miss Wilkin, Miss Nicholls, Miss Newton, Mts and Miss Ixraisson, Miss- Eileen Ward, Dr and Mrs Anderson, etc. Mr and Mrs G. Gould left for England on Thursday, suiling by s.s. Corinthic. Mrs A. Williams, who has been staying 1 with Mrs Boyle, returned' to Wellington last Tuesday. Mr and Mars W. G. Stead left on Friday on a trip to England. Mrs Ruseell Grace ia staying with. Mrs G. Gr, Stead. Mr and Mrs C. Gordon (Hawke's Bay) are staying with Mrs Miohael Campbell, Avonside. Mrs R. J. Scott returned from England last week. Mrs Litchfield (Wellington) has returned home after a short stay in Christchurch. Mrs and 1 Miss O.arke (Melbourne) are the guests of Mrs R. H. Rhodes, at Otehuna. Mrs G. E. Rhodes (Meadowbank) is staying at the Cafe Continental.