TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2892, 11 August 1909, Page 72

TABLE TALK

Mon3ay Evening. - During the past week the H.M.S- Encounter visited Port Chalmers. In honour of the occasion Sir James Mills, the president of the Otago Navy League, gave a splendid' ball to Captain Colomb and his officers. It •was held in the Early Settlers' Hall, and! everything had been done for the enjoyment of those present. The hall was beautifully decorated with axt muslin, and the stage where the musicians were stationed was quite ' a bower of greenery. Altogether, the scene j was a very brilliant spectacle. Most of the ' chaperones enjefyed the 'cpmfort of the many lounge seats provided. The supper was laid in the -committee rooni, the lajge and small tables being gaily -fleooiated wtfch~*deffodilß and birch leaves presented a most axiiistic effect. Sir James Mills received his guests at the entrance to the ballroom, and was very ably assisted by Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, who is the secretary to the Otago Ladies' Navy League. Those present were : — Mr and MJrs J. M. Kitchie, Mr and Mrs Fenwick, Mr and Mrs J. A. Johnson, Dr and Mrs Frank Fitchett, Mr and Mrs C. P. Butterworth, Dr and Mrs Ferguson, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Dr and Miss Allen, Dr and Mrs E. Williams, Mr and Mrs P. Wright, Dr and Mrs Barnett, Mr and Mrs W, A. Moore, Mr and Mrs Leslie Harris, Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwick, Mrs Colquhoun, Mr and Mrs Woodhouse, Miss Woodhcuse, Mr Gould, and Miss Gould, Mr and Mrs Hallenstein (Melbourne), Mr Downie Stewart, Miss Stewart, Mr G. R. Sise, Miss Sise, Mr Webster, Miss Webster, Mr 'and Mts James Allen, Mir and Mrs A. Roberts Mr and Mrs Theomin, Mrs Cad<ell (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman, Miss Oakley, Miss Williams, Miss D. Williams, Miss G. Williams, Miss Royse, Mass Sinclair, Miss Simpson, Miss D. Theomin, Miss Dolly Allen, Miss Stocker (Invercargall), Miss Scaife, Miss Spence, Miss Mill, Miss A Mill, Miss B. Farquhar, Miss Shennan, Miss Hocken, Miss M. Neill, Miss Denniston, Miss P. Fotheringham, Miss Dowhng, Miss R. Benham, Miss Violet Walliams, Miss Tower, Miss N. Tower, Mr G. Ritchie, Mr Simmonds, Dr Scott, Mr C. Fenwick, Mr Birch Mr A. Sise, Mr Reid, Mr Cook, Mr Marshall, Mr Purchas, Mr J. Allen, Mr C. Allen Mr Denny, M!r C. Rattray, Mr S. KeUl, Dr Z-'ele Mr F. O. Bridgeman, Mr B. Bridgeman,' Mr Bullock, Mr G. Bullock, Mr T. Theomin, Mr G. Mac Lean, Mr H. Law, Mt Stilling, Mr J. Sinclair, Dr Ogston. Mrs Aufrere Fenwick looked exceedingly smart in a rich white duchesse satin muoh trimmed with silver tissue and passementerie, pearl ornaments; Mrs Hitchie wore a lovely gown of black jetted net over white satin diamond ornaments; Mars Johnson, pretty black messaline, bodice trimmed with cream lace; Mrs Barnett, rich shade of pelargonium satin trimmed with sequmed lace; Mrs Hallenstedn, soft shade of pale pink satin draped: with Paris lace; Mrs Colquhoun, brown velvet trimmed with thick cream lace; Mrs Butterworth, stylish turquoise blue s,atin directoire, bodice trimmed with cream net; Mrs Frank Fitchett handsome lilac satin gown, bodice swathed and finished with long tucks of silk ™"rtion ed^ed with fringe ; Mrs Phil Wright, becoming pale grey net over silk, bodice trimmed with sequine ; Mrs Stanley Batehelor Btylish black net over silk, banded turquoise blue and ailver braid; Mrs ±C Ritchie, crushed strawberry satin, corsage of cream lace; Mrs Charles Chapman, very smart white floral chiffon over satin, relieved with pale lemon satin; Mrs Ferguson old rose silk made in the Empire style; Mrs Theomin, bandsome black spangled net over ■white silk, white ostrich feather boa; Mrs Moore, soft shade of pale blue silk trimmed with lace; Mrs Le3iie Harris, ivory white Roman satin, draped with sequmed net; Airs Edmond, pale green chion over silk, relieved with touches of dark green velve.; Mrs Edmond, pale grean chiffon over silk, Mrs Woodhouse, black gown trimmed with white satin; Mrs A. Roberts, very pretty white lace over silk, skirt edged with white satin; Mts James Allen, pale grey silk, cream lace scarf; Miss Williams, becoming peachcoloured silk prettily trimmed witn lace; Miss D. Williams, smart white saan irimmed with sequir.ed lace; her sister also wore white satin; Miss Farquhar, stylish black lace striped net over black silk, bodice relieved with pale blue satin, large blue ostrich feather in the hair; Miss Dowlmg, ?mart pale blue satin trimmed with silver lace; Miss Shennan. handsome white striped satin, cream lace berthe ; iliss M. 2veill. soft pale pink silk trimmed with lace; Miss Allen, very pretty cream net over silk, white lace and pale blue trimmings; Mips Violet Williams, stylish flesh pink eh ?,rnieu<=e, bodice made with square lappels of laca ; Miss P. Fotheringham, striped blue silk, lace berthe; Miss Scaife, soft pale pink nmon ; Miss Stocker, salmon pink crepe do chine, Miss Mill, cherry pink satin, made in Empire style; Miss A Mill, soft white satin trimmed with gold , Mi«s Oakley, eeri^e satin draped with Spanish lace; llias Royse, handsome cream mesaahi.e. bodice Irmimed with gold trimming; Mi = s Webster, nut-brown crepe de chine, banded with gold; Mi«s <> Webster, ivory white satin trimmed with c-olrt braid; Mi=.s Dcnnieton. pale green direo toire gown; Miss b'vence, white silk trimmed with white lace, Miss Sinclair, dark salmmi pink taffeta irimmed with white not; MioS D Alien, pretty pale blue floral ch.ffon o\ ci blu^ silk. Mi's Maud bi^e cream cbaraieixi;3 prettily trimmed with siher; Miss Tower, anncot satin gcvn, lace trimmings; Mis-, V Tower, pale blue cre}-e de fhine, trimmed with net and lace, M'«s Goi^d, white taffeta silk with touches of i Tie blue velvet ; Mis-s M. Reynolds, blue directouc <-at.il with tour lies of violets; lli^ Stewart <-i,ft r?io blue and white s-lrij.id gauze ovc- blue /Uk, berihc of larc round the neck of the bcuice , Mi=s Joachim, handsome Lr^ht apri'Ou '-atm n.ode m the dncctiiro s-tyle. hca\j bands of sold biold forming epaulette-, on the s-houlckr- ; Mi^ Hocken. <-na t v Into silk lehcvcd with bands cf ytllo.v \cl-(-i. On Friday evcni.l3 Mrs Frank Fiidiett «a--e a b^-all L.i-lge paity at her ic-.dcin.e, Pitt fcticet. Ju<\re ancl Mrs Wilhr.ms and M <-s Oi:«lares' Fillianiii re'.iunc-d Cioai \\~C< ] .r.isicn c.i Si'Unday. Mr ? .cl Mis Lai^'a..- (Mptaka'm 1 v>r;o iv t<jwn ivi" i!. isiv d'.^-j dxi-u«j vlic ws;lt.

Mr and Mrs Hallenstein (Melbourne) are ' the guests of Mrs Theomin, Royal terrate. Miss M'Lean aeturned from Wellington last week. Miss I>eis*i»t«o. l«it for Christchurch on Saturday. Dr and 1 Mrs Batchelor, Miss Batchelor, and Miss Forbes left for Sydney on Tuesday Captain, sand Mts dipping have gone north on a trip to Rotorua. Dr and: Mrs Roberts have returned from Napier, where they have been spending a shcrt holiday. Mr and Mrs James Roberts returned from Sydney on Saturday. Mrs Lindo Ferguson went north to Christchurch on Saturday. Mrs Cadell (Geraldine) is staying in Dunedin at present. 1 A quiet, but very pretty, wedding was cele- ! brated at St. Matthew's Church at. 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, only the immediate relations of the bride and bridegroom being present. The" contracting parties were iKes Ethel Hazlett, .eldest daughter of Me James Hazl-ett, of Cunedin, and Mr Donald Malheson, of New South Wales. The Bey. W. Curzon-Siggera officiated. The bridesmaids were , Miss Hilda Hazlett (sister) and Miss Agnes Hazlett (niece of the bride), while Mr Farquhar Mathescn, brother of the bridegroom:, acted as best man. The bride wore a very smart white cloth dress, made vesry simply, and toque of pink and cerise roses. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses end freesias. Miss Hilda. Hazlett, senior bridesmaid, wore a -pale helio.trope- coat and skirt, the coat trimmed with strappings, cf heliotrope silk and black buttons, an exceedingly pretty hat of pink and heliotrope flowers. Miss Agnes Hazlett, the other bridesmaid, wore pretty little white silk frock and white crinoline hat. Both carried horse-shoes of pink geraniums. Mrs Hazlett' (mother of the bride) wore a handsome black silk braided net da-ess over black glace, the lace yoke embroidered with heliotrope, black hat with heliotrope flowers; Mrs W. Hazlett wore a black silk braided net dress, large black «jid white hat; Mrs Edgar Hazlett, cream cloth costume, silk braided, violet straw hat; Mrs Ewart (Invercargill), sister of the bridegroom, pale grey cloth costume, brown "toque; Mrs Macd'onald (Invercargill), sister of the bridegroom, very pretty cinnamon costume. After the ceremony the ha.ppy couple left by the express train for the north, en route to Sydney, which is to be their future home, amidst many congratulations and- the inevitable showers of confetti. The bride's travelling dress" was a navy 'blue coat and skirt, braided, and brown hat. In the afternoon Mrs Hazlett entertained a number of friends to afternoon tea at her residence, High street. About 70 were present. The hostess received her guests in the drawing room, which was very prettily decorated with spring flowers. The table in th© dining room was charmingly set out with white narcissi and white flowers. A band; was stationed upstairs, and played' a number of selections, while a fortune-teller was kept busy during "the afternoon. Among the guests were Mrs W. Hiazlett, Mrs Ewart, Mrs Macdonald, Mrs Edgar Hazlett, Mrs Edmond, who wore a dark tweed costume, black and white hat; Mirs Blomfield, saxe blue silk dress; Mass Lily Wilson, cream serge costume, blue hat; Miss Mackerras, brown costume; Miss Audrey Jackson, cream cloth costume, bat with pink flowers; Dr Freda Bathgate, brown silk ckress, brown hat; Miss Farquhar, champagne cloth frock, touched with black; Mrs Doarly, navy blue costume, grey fox furs. Others present were : — Mesdaines Mackerras, Bathgate, Simpson, Denniston, Haggitt, Geo. Roberts, Reid, Shennun, Hart, Reading, Wyinks, Shand, Curzon-Siggers, Masses Fergus, Sinclair, L. - Mackerras, Royse, L. Fenwick, Shennan, Dowling, Duncan, Marjorie Turton, Gregg, Rattray, Shand, Miacpherson, etc. INVERCARGILL, August 9. Last Monday evening Mra J. Brodrick, Kelvin road, was the hostess for the Ladies' Bridge Club. Mrs Dimlop, Yarrow street, gave a bridge evening on Tuesday. On Thursday afternoon members of the Ladies' Golf Club played the first round of the competition for the trophy presented by Mr J. Cunningham, Mrs Barclay (handicap 13) winning with a net score of 81, Mrs A. E. Smith (handicap 30) being second with a net score of 92. Mrs Barclay's score of 46 and 43 respectively- is a ladies' record score for these .links. On Thursday evening Mrs Cruickshank, Gala street, gave a small bridge party. On Friday evening the Musical Union, under the able eonductorship of Mr Chas. Gray, gave an excellent concert in the Municipal Theatre. A large and appreciative audience greeted the performers, and a most enoyable programme was provided. The voual soloists wer" Mr? L. Cheyne, who has a charming soprano voice (two bracketed numbers, "X Lament" and "Happy Song," very sweetly) and Mr Xorruan Churton, who Ejave a veiy aitistic rendering of "I hear you calling me." This gentleman, who has a \ery fir.o baritone voice, and is a great favourite with Invercargill audiences, is leaving shortly for Australia to obtain further muaifiil training. At the close of the performanco Mr F. J. Lilhcrap, who has been for many years a valued member of the society, and v ho is retiring from active service in the orchestra, was presented by the members of the society with a handsome oak and silver tray as a mark of esteem. Mr (4. W. M'lntoßh was in town for a few days this week. Mrs E, Kustel! is visiting Christchurch. Tho Rev. Mr Swinburne and Mrs Swmburno returned last week from a visit to Australia. . , Mim Ewart, matron of the local hospnal, v.ho has been away 111 the >.*oith. Island on M>k leave for the la=t three niontns xelurnodjaat week, ha\ing gicatly benefited m health. OAMARU, August 9. A pleasant, though small, 'urpri.se party "< 1 .ip by the Mi^es de Lambert .'.as given -.o Mr and Mrs Lee on Fnday evening D.v.< uig took place 111 the drawing worn, vh'.a wa, hurncdly transformed for the Hirr,,'- by vi<-it3i«, who included the Mippcs Whitton Uuiry, Crea-h, Piper (-2), Headl.v d, Jo:ie-, Bremner, Milne, Jrmie<=on, Ml -i-, ih LamV.rt (2). Jones, Bulleid, Winston. Powell, L-iand, Cradckck, M'Culkcli, an-l de Laulour ... Al> 5 B.it-on wi'h har chi'drcn ard maid, -o Ic.r -ii" for Wellington at the Litter part. f thi, veek. Mr and Mr- Bal«oii will make th'-.r futiue IL-icleiice a. Kaioii Mrs Bat- - ." l-i, identified iiMiv'i m va..m- musical m.il.i- dl.ing her mj. ma 11 fJani.au, and \,iU U- i_^.:'.l lj 1.U2« t.rut c: iu<.-i*dsi.

•Miss Bulleid has gone to Ghristchurch fox! a short holiday. Mass Coughtrey, who has been staying with Mrs Hjorring, left for Damedin on Thurst day. Miss WHte, -who. lias been on a visit t# Mrs Hutchison, has returned home. Mrs MAdam has issued invitations for a large ball on th© 2?tk. TIMARU, August 2. Thursday afternoon was beautifully fine for the Hunt Club Steeplechase meeting. Record entries, attendance, and first-clasa racing made a most enjoyable afternoonThe special train to the course was well patronised, but many more people either drove or motored out. Amongst those present were Mrs Arthur Elwortny, wearing dark violet dress, h«t with roses; Mrs H, Elworthy, black costume, black and greenj hat Mrs P. Elworthy, dark green braided! dress; Mra Egerton Redd, black dress and hat; Mrs Milton, tweed coat and skirt, deadrose hat; Mrs Jameson, dark tweed eoaS and skirt, black hat with feathers; Miss Ford^ dark brown dress; Miss Williams, pale* green gown, trimmed lsice; Mrs H. Orbell r light blue ooat find skirt; Mrs Maurice) Harper, navy blue, hat to match; Mts'Hthi-ter-Weston, grey coat- and- skirt, blue and! green toque; Miss Gladstone Robinson, black and white costume, -blue and green hat;' Mrs Sludho}m'e7'"hellotrape coat and skirt, hat with violets; Mrs Burns, brown coati and skirt, silver fox furs, brown toque; Mra "W. Ritchie, light brown coat and skirt, hat) to match, white furs; Miss Rhodes, browni coat and skirt. Others present were- — Era Newman, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Leslie Orbell, Mrs Hamilton (Fairlie), Mts Rhodes (Bluecliffs'), Mrs Goodwin (Fairlie), Mrs Hay, Misa Hay, Mrs Gresson, Miss Hassell. Misses Sterukex (3), Misses Grant (2), Mrs Kerr, Mrs Arthur, Mrs G-. Bowker, Misses Lyons (2), Miss Ziesler, Mies- Brodrick, Miss Kelland, Miss Kerr, and many others. I am sorry to say that Mt Leslie Orbell! t had the misfortune to have his horse fall heavily -with him, and he sustained a badlybroken collar-bone. Fortunately he had previously .ridden his own horse, Laghmor, to victory in the coveted "Owners Up." Mrs Arthur Elworthy presented the various cups and trophies to the lucky winners. The S.C. Hunt Club's annual ball, held after the races, was, as usual, most enjoyable, everything going off well. The music wa3 good, and the floor in excellent order for dancing. The supper was" given by the. ladies, and! was most delicious. The rooms were decorated with the club's colours (crimson and green). Dancing was kept up till earlj morning, and enjoyed until ihe lasti extra was over. Some of those present wereMrs Arthur Elworthy, pale blue satin; Mrs H. Elworthy, green satin, with black chiffon - Mrs Egerton Reid, white satin charmeuseMass Mendelson, white silk; Miss OrbelL white silk; Mrs Jameson, green brocade; Miss Gladstone Robinson, black silk and net;' Mars Thomas, grey sahn; Miss Brodrick, white silk; Mis 3 Hassell, prian-roae satin charmeuse; Miss' Ho well, white silk- Miaa Tennant, pale pink silk. Also Mrs M. Harper, Misses Lyons (2), Mrs Cadell, Mra Harris, Miss Buchanan, Miss Marchant Mra Edgar Studholme, Miss Barker, MSss Denniston, Messrs Elworthy, Ford," Anderson; Howell, Harris, Harper, Reid 1 , Jameson Sterndale, Kerr, Ormesby, Williams, Barker and many others. . ' It is with great regret -we learn that Mr R. C. Tennant and his family are leaving Timaru for Inveroargill. Mr Tennant has been manager cf the Bank of New South Wales for many years, and while congratulating him on his promotion, everyone is sorry to lose him and his family, as they have taken a foremost part in the sporta and social life in this town. The Garrison ball was a Brilliant success on Thursday evening. The ballroom was beautifully decorated, and the committee had worked 1 hard to make everything perfect, and are to ba congratulated on the result. The supper was provided by Mr Rodgers and Mr Coombs's Band played splendid! dance music. Amongst those present were: Mra Beckinghani, black chiffon taffeta; Mrs F. Raymond, green silk; Mrs G. Wood, deep red .velvet; Mrs Gow, black satin; Misa Gow, white chiffon taffeta; M"rs C. H. Gresson, yellow satin; Miss D. Fraser, white silk; Mrs Simmers, violet chiffon taffeta; Mies Kelland (Northdown), green silk; Misa Talbot, white satin obarmeuse. Many otter beautiful dresses were worn. Amongst others present were : — Mrs Thomas, Mrs Greig, Misa Logan, Miss Gill, ColoKiel Bailey, Colonel Beckinghani, Captain Foden, Major Raymond, Drs Dryden, Thomas, and Gunn, ardl many others. August 9. Much interest was taken by golfers in ant electric match for Miss Mendelson's trophy, and two very pleasant days were spent on the Highfzeld Links. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Hunter-Weston and Miss Mendelson. The winner was. Miss .Ashwell, with Miss Ruby Scaly second and Mrs Mannering third. Miss Ashwell, a young ybegirmer, is a most promising player, 'her driving being specially good and her style excellent. The medal match for July . was won by Miss Mendelson. The best scorers for the bogey match for July were; — Misa R. Lealy . (handicap 11 — 5 down), Mrs Cox (17—5 down). Mr aud Mrs W. M'Laren are still in Christchurch, and their friends are glad to hear of the steady improvement in Mr! M'Laren's health. Miss Rhodes and Mr A. Rhodes leave foP England shortly. Mr R. Leslie Orbell has left for a short' visit to Australia. Mr and Mrs Guiness and! Mr Simon M'Kenzie are already over there* Mrs Wilfred Rutherford (Waimate) was in/ Timaru at the beginning of the week, look* ing none the worse for her recent accident.^ Miss Pringle has returned from her trip to th© Islands. Mis 3 Laing-Meason is visiting her aunt, Mrs Michael Studholme, Waimate Cottage, Le Gren's terrace. Mr Hamish Grant (Grey's Hills) has Beeni spending some days in town. On Thursday the hunting season closed! with a meet at the racecourse. Afternoon) ■tea was provided by Mrs TriliorcT. A steeplechase meeting, held the came afterroon in! the Geraldine district, drew some of the! members of the hunt there, and a good} day's sport closed a most successful season-, and made everyone regret that, hunting was over for 1909. , . . Mr F. Knubley (Southland) is visiting his parents" in Sarah street. We regret to hear that Mrs Raymond 19 "Mrsß" Mrs B Goodwin (Fairlie) is staying -witbl Mrs Bristol, Otipua roach

Mrs Pigeon is building a fine house at •the foot of Beverly Hall, and Mrs Eevell, Beverly, has a large brick house nearing completion m Sefton street. _Mrs Strachy was in town for a few days, staying with the Misses Eaine, " Ethick The skating rink at the Drill Hall presented a gay and pretty scene on Thursday t7a^V hen rm. the , first ***** dress carnival was Jield. The large room was crowded, there being about 60 couples and 200 spectht° r ™ Pl : €sent -, + PcP c M *»*« Band provided the music, and the management did all in their power for the comfort and pleasure 7# f1:f 1 : &*£s> *» champion fancy skater of Christchurch, whose clever exhibition excited much attention. Mesdamer G iiowker, C. E. Thomas, and W. Priest were tne 3udges, and awarded the prize for the bes. fancy dress- for lady to Miss Gilchrist (Dutch girl), and for the best gentleman fancy dress to Mb: Roberts (Chinese mandarin). Other prizes were won by Miss iVion, fairy; Miss Gunn, "Ruination" • Miss E. Kerr and Mr P. Foster and Mr G Lawrie as "Harry Lauder." The hockey match between the Rink and All-come^ showed how clever many^ of the skaters ar# in keeping their feet. 'She Rink .won by four goals to three. CHRISTCHURCH, August 7 i- ■£«« f i +l?f Eday tfo* Wardrop gave a. delightful afternoon tea in the Oaderia Room* •i Ml ? r^' M »? ter > Dunedin. The guesfs included Mrs Palmer, Miss Fisher, Mr and Mrs T. Cowlishaw, and Misses Denniston Oracroffc, Wilson, Humphreys (2), Moore (2) Symes, Thomas, and Messrs Palmer, Humphreys, Sharland, and Harper. A golf medal match was played on the Shirley Links on Wednesday, and won by Miss Wood. A prize, given for the best gross score, was won by Miss N. Campbell. The final for the championship of the Hagley •Ladies' Golf Club was played on Thurday, and resulted in a win for Miss Cowlishaw, Miss Preston being "runner-up." On Friday evening Mrs iloreland gave a very enjoyable "musical" at Christ's College. The hostess wore black satin relieved with lace. Among those .present were Mr and Mrs A. Merton, Mr and Mrs Loughnart, Mre Dudding. Mrs and Miss Merton, Mr and Mts Flower, Mrs Barklie, Mr H. and Miss L. Cook, Miss Symes, Mis 3 Park, Miss Humphrey (Wellington), and Messrs Reeves, Turner, Xusk, Hudson, ajid Jenkins. A large children's party was given by Mrs Pyne this afternoon on the occasion of Miss Jocelyn Pyne's birthday. A magic lantern gave great delight .o the children, and numerous games were played and much enjoyed. " Mr and Mrs Wynne Williams are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. D. Ormond (Hawke's Bay) aie staying -with Mts Pyne. M-iss Nancarxow has returned from Wellington. Mrs Algar Williams arrived from Wellington this morning, and is staying with Mrs Boyle. Miss Denniston (Dunedin) is the guest of the Misses Humphreys. Mrs Michael Campbell left for Hawke's Bay on Tuesday. Miss Nora Campbell ia staying with Miss Anderson for the races. Mrs E. Reid (Timaru) is staying in town. Mis and Miss Williams (Geraldine) are in town for the races. Miss Humphrey (Wellington) is the guesi of Mrs_ Deans at "Raccarton." Miss' Denniston is staying with friends in Wellington. Miss Robinson. (Timaru) is staying with Mrs Denniston. BLENHEIM, August 5. Last Friday evening the spinsters of MarlT)orough held their ball in St. Patrick's Hall, which proved in every way one of the most successful and enjoyable ever held in the town of Blenheim. Everything was just as i<t should be — a floor, excellent musio (supplied by Quartley's Band) for lovers of dancing, a lovely moonlight night for those who were in a frivolous turn of mind, and cardrooin and! billiard! table for non-dancers, and, last, but ndfc least, a tasty, tempting, acdi appetising supper for those who relish toothsome delicacies. The supper was arranged on three tables, each decorated with pretty spring flowers and bowls of violets, with the necessary foliage to give the desired effect. The ballroom itself looked really pretty, it being decorated with palms and ferae, strands of lyoopodium intermingled with Chinese lanterns, and camelias, which gave the room a very striking appearance. The secretary and committee deserve every praise fo rthe creditable manner in which they performed their duties as hostesses, and for the excellent way in which they carried out all arrangements, never forgetting on© little detail. Everybody seemed in excellent spirits, and I need h»rdlj add they found much difficulty in drawing the dance to a «!os4 even at a very early hour on the following morning, for nobody seemed at all <sager to go home. It would bo a hard task indeed to describe all the lovely dresses worn en this occasion. Five debutantes made their appearance, all of whom looked particularly charming in their pretty gowns of ■white. Miss K. Scott-Smith wore a lovely charmeuse satin gown trimmed with pearls; Miss E. Goulter (Tiniara), pretty white chiffon taffeta; Miss If. Goulter (Hawkesbury), handsome Empire gown of white charxueuse satin; Miss H. Williamsm (Renwick), pretty soft white silk robe, much tucked; and Miss Pexrett (Benwick), white silk voile relieved with white laoe. Others present were:— Mrs -Rutherford (Kekerangu), cornflower blue chiffon taffetas, beautiful lace trimmings; Mrs A. R. Thomas (Tirohanga), blue chiffon taffetas; Mrs R. Bell, black silk; Mrs J. R. Sharp, black satin gown; Mrs Dampier-Atkinson (Corea), white satin robe; Mrs HowaTd, lilac silk robe relieved ■with lovely lace; Mrs C. Mills, pale green chiffon taffeta; Mrs Pentreath, black velvet; Mrs W. Adanis (Langley Dale), grey silk; Mrs Woods, black velvet gown ; Mrs Munro (Btamkhouse), black silk; Mrs Menlove (Ngaionui), white satin gown; Mrs R. M'Callum, whit© charmeuse satin; Mrs D'Arcy Chaytor,- pale grey silk; Miss Rutherford, ■white silk, relieved lace; Miss Neville, pale blue chiffon taffetas; Miss Masefield, pale blue silk; Miss N-. Grace, pink silk; Miss Chaytor, pale blue charmeuse satin; Miss P. Citaytor, pale pink channeuse satin; Mibs R. Horton, white silk muslin, Empire robe; Mis A. Neville, white silk with silver laoe; Miss Colensan, pale blue; Miss E. ICow-at, vrhite chiffon taffeta; Miss K. Hall, »ale pink Empire gown; Miss Clouston, yellow Bilk; Miss Dene Clouston, crerae glace relieved with Oriental braid; Miss Goulter, white satin gown; Miss Anderson, yellow satin } Miss Rogers, pale blue silk; Miss -BwaJrt. jpa\& blue taffeta; Miss J. Bell, pal© pink silk; Miss Seymour (Picton), creme teocacUi gown} Mass Maoalister (2), Picton, white, silk dresses; Miss Fisher, pink silk; Hiss M'Rae, white chiffon taffeta; Miss Coletnan (Vernon), pale blue voile; Miss Leslie, paje blue glace gown; Miss Stone (Havelock), whit© muslin; Mies Johnston, black silk; Miss Muir, white ch'armeuse satin; Miss Bull, purple velvet; Miss Haclaiue,

white silk; MessTS Kutherford (Kekerangu), Goulter (3), R. M'Callum, Woods,' Colt, W. Adams (Langley Dale), J. E. Sharp, Walker (Waip*pa), Hodson, Hursthouse, D'Aicy Chaytor, Perrett (E«nwick), Tidey (England), Fred Redwood, Hsurgreaves, B. Moore E Parsons (Waiperi), A. Barker, Davey, Scottw li % oward > Greenfield, Sclanders, Eevell, Clouston (2), Mowat (5) L# Or^n (Kcton) Fell fPi^tS,), BeTl | ' E&jSrt C ; *£ lls ' Hulme. K. Moorf, C' S?n + TehT e h £ U^ c ' Drs Adams ' Pentreaih, iiennetfc, and Redman, etc, etc da^S ss w' ( ! ? dne y> s p* nt a few IWen and Mrs H ' E - Miss Bebe MaseSeld ha* been spending a few days with the Misses Chaytor at "Marshlands." Mr and Mrs E. Parsons ("Waiperi") are the guests of Mx and Mxs T. Redwood in JAaw'ksh&w street. tj 3^ ,?"™ M - Neville ("Thurston-) and Mr E. Bell ( Riverlands") are visiting Wellington. Miss Een« Horton is -the guest of Mr and Mrs R, Daiapier-Atkinson at "Corea." WELLI^GTOX. August 7. On Saturday afternoon last Mrs Newman presided tut the opening function of -the Pioneer Club, which is situated in the top floor of Winder's Buildings, Manners street. Miss Richmond, the president, received the guests. The rooms are not very large, but are pretty and cosy. The room known as the common room is furnished in delicate shades of pink and white, and on this occasion krge bowls of wattle scented the air. Mrs Nswman wore a tailor-made gown of navy blue cloth, much braidsd, and a becoming hat with, roses; Miss Eichmond. dark brown coat and skirt, relieved by a dainty lace front, and she wore a brown straw hat with tips. Some of those present were:— The Hon. G-. Fowlds and Miss Fowlds, Mr and Mrs li. Nathan., Mr and Mrs Myers, Professor and Mrs Brown, Sir Edward and Lady Gibbs, Mrs C. B Russell, Mrs T. G. M'Carttiy, Mrs Blundell, Mts Chapman, Mrs Spragg, Mrs Ada.m=on, Mrs Miles. Mrs Mackay, Mr and Mrs Etherington, Mr and Mrs Samuel. Mrs F. Wilson, Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Tuckey, Mrs M. Ross, Mts Francis, etc. Mrs Miles was a hostess on Tuesday evening, the occasion being a delightful dance, which took place in the Sydney Street Hall. The decorations, which were green and white, were- very effectively arried out. Mrs Miles received her guests, wearing a handsome gown of black lace over white satin, the rorsag-e being • prettily draped and finished with brilliant^. Miss Miles wore a soft chiflr>n sown embroidered with charming gold braid; Miss B. Miles wore floral mousseline d« soie over silk, a deep band of silk at the hem; Miss D. Milss was wearing, black net with jet trimmings; Miss H Miles wore white satin with pearl embroidery; Mrs Findlay wore t>ale blue chiffon taffeta with silver galon ; Mr^ W. Kennedy, black sequined net; Mrs Hexdmsii, white satin, and lace finishings ; Mrs NelFon, rich blue satin with touches of silver ; Mrs Birketu. old rose saiin panelled with lace ; Mrs M. Holmes, a bright red 1 satin gown ; Mrs Hislop, pale mauve ninon over silk; Mrs A. Young, white satin., with pearl embroidery : Mrs C. Cra-wford, whits satin gown finished by a broad band of gold tii«ue and wangled la^e. Others were: — Mrs Nathan, Mrs T. Young, Mrs Riddiford. Mrs Shand. Mrs Harold Johnstone, and the Misses Tolhurst, M'Kenzie, Beauchanip. Head, Wat«on, Ewen, Rawson, Gray. Stafford, Kennedy. Fitzgerald, Simpson, Bell, Elgar and Barniocat. A very successful dance was e^ven by Mass Kathleen Millar at the residence of her father, the Hon. J. R. Mil Jar. Tinakorf roed, in honour of her guest. Miss Ivy Allison (Auckland). Many of the rooms were thrown open to the gussts, the drawing being used for dancing. Miss Millar, who received her guests i» the hall, wore a becoming frock of pale pink charmeuse with trimmings of net and silver ; Miss Alison wore sky blue taffetas, the cordage being draped with lovely lace. Among the guests were the Misses Haybittle. Geddes (2>, Blunden, Nathan, Holmes, Wyllie, Nelson, M'Obrm'ack. Robinson. Watson, E«id, Pileher. and Collins. Mrs (Bob) Levin (Feilding) is visiting Wellington. Mrs ML Myers has taJien her children to winter in Naoier. Mts Gerald Tolhurst (Otaktt has been visitiner her sister-in-'aw. Mrs T. Young Mrs Ziele. (Chrisichureh) is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs Gilmer. AUCKLAND. August 5 Lady Plunket loft mr Punedm by the express train Ja=t ii's'vt, lior Excel'encv being accompanie'l by Mi<=« Hill and Caotain Go-thorne-Hardy. A.D C Hs Excellency tho Governor i« intending to remain in Auckland until ths pnd of the week, when a phort visit to Christchurch is contemplated. | Sir Charle« Lucas, X C.M.G.. and Mr A. A. Pearson. C M.G.. have boon the guesfs of Lord and Lady Plunket at Government House- for the past week Their Excellencies gave a dinner party on Saturday evening in honour of the- Colonial Office envoys, when amongst those present were the Lord BfFhop of Auckland and Mrs Neligan. Canon and Mrs MaeMurray. Dr -n-.d Mrs Bedford, Dr and Mrs Hope Lewis Mr and Mt= C A. Whitney. Professor and the Mi?<=es Brown (2), Professor ajul Mrs Scar, thp Miss«s Nel°ori (2), Miss S. Abraham, M>'=s \Ve=tmacot; the Hon Sydney Joicev, and Profe=sor Thoma=. Mrs and Miss CuHen (Dunedin) are visitine friends in Auckland. Mr and Mrs F. H Carr cpent a few days in Auckland on their return fronj Australia, but have now Wt for tlieir home in Dunedin. Mr« Brown in? (Remuera) travo a tea party in honour of Mrs Carr la=t Monday afternoon, when a number of friends were present. Mr and Mrs George Elliott have re*urn<?J from a short visit to Australia "We wore all very nlea^ed t<i l-.par thr.t Mrs Guv Williams ha.d won the Wellington Golf Championship for this season This lady has now a record aa follows- — Five time<: rhamnion of Auckland, twice chammon ofal! Nsw Zealand, twice runner-up for the New Zealand ChampionshiD, and this year chamoion of Mnsterton. Auckland, and the Wellineton Ladies' Golf Cl«b=. Mrs T. M. Wilford (Wellington'), accompanied by her voun? son, left Auckland last Saturday by the Kaikoura, en route for London. Mr Wilford. jun .is going Home to study electrical and sroneral engineering at Glasgow-. Mr T. M Wilford al=o came to Auckland -to see them off but returned with his little daughter to Wellington by the express last Sunday pvenin?. The many friends of Mr and Mrs C J. Parr (Remitera) are very grieved for -them, inasmuch as thay have just lest tteir Titt 1 © son of some four years of a^e after a fcfcort illness. For woolpressee. -windmills, rjump=. and pumping plants, consult NJirmiO and Blair