TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2894, 25 August 1909, Page 72

TABLE TALK

, - Jfon3ay Evening. I regret thai in giving a. f«w -particul«rs last week of .the poster display ,. in conneciior* -with' the University students' carnival mention was inadvertently omitted of Hiss dough's poster. Miss Jessie Brown, who appeared on behalf of Miss Clough's business, (represented to -the utmost what she was meant to be—sun advertisement for fancy work and hairwork. The dress was composed of drawn thread and guipure table centres, the sleeves were made of doyleys, and the skirt draped with stencil tablecovers, ornamented with pompoms, small dolls, beads, tinsel, etc. Although there were all the colours of the rainbow on -the~dreas they blended; »s a whole, showing what Miss Clougb intended it to be — an art advertisement. .She carried a banner of white satin edged with gold spangles and sequins, with' the advertisement, "Miss Clough, "Art Needlework Depot," on one side, and "Miss Clough, toilet specialist, High street, ChrißtohuToh, and George street, Dunedin," on the other side, w.orked ' in. coloured jewels. Hooks on the staff carried hair brushes, combs, etc-, advertising the toilet department. She wore on hex head a coronet of pearls and jewels, from which rose three stars, advertising Bland's hair dye. The dress, banner, etc. were made and' designed on Miss Clough's premises. Another correction is necessary in connection with the oairnival. ' The lady representing Jrhe Dresden poster was Miss Jean Fraer, and' not Miss Harlow, as stated. On Wednesday evening Mrs Frank Fitdhett gave a small bridge party at hex residence, Pitt street. A moat delightful dance was given by Mrs Fels, at 'hex residence in London street on Friday evening. The host amdi hostess received their guests in the ballroom, which is beautifully lighted with electric lights, and was most tastefully decorated- with daffodils All the verandahs were covered in for the occasion and draped with flags and art muslin. Lounge seats were placed in convenient positions, and much appreciated during the intervals between the dances. Several rooms in the upstairs part of the house had also been made very comfortable for those who sat out some of the dances- Light refreshments were served in a room leading off the ballroom and were much enjoyed. The bow window in. the ballroom was set apart for the musicians, and the Martineli-Reggiardo Band was stationed 1 there. A recherche supper had been prepared in Xie dining -com, and the guests did full justice to it. Small tables were conveniently arranged, so that everyone might sit down and enjoy their eupiper in comfort. The tables looked exceedingly pretty with vases of red Japonic a placed on each. Mrs Fels wore a most charming gown of black and white chiffon over white satin, -handsome spangled net shoulder scarf; Miss Fels, becoming white silk prettily trimrnd with lace, pale bleu chiffon scarf; Miss K. Fels looked exceedingly well in an artistic- yellow - gown relieved with bronze velvet. Some present were: — Mrs Reading, Mrs Hogg, Miss Slock, Miss Carew, Miss Lethbridge, Mass Patterson, Miss T. Patterson (debutante), Miss De Beer, Miss T. De Beer, Miss Theomin, Miss D. Allen, Miss M. Neill, Miss I. Allen Missea Mondy (2), Mias F. Allen, Miss B. Fergus, Miss Eoe;" Miss M'Kerrow -Mists Sinclair, Miss Hazlett, Miss Woodhouse, Miss" Fptiheringham, Miss Hill Jack, Miss Hocken, Miss Sim, Miss Dowling, Mr Denny, Mr Grallaway, Mr Ram-, say, Mr Sim. Mr Bullook, Mr S. Neill, Mr Bridgeman, Mr Brasch, Mr C. Fenwick, Mr A. Fenwick. Mr Fela, Mr Scherek, Mr Sinclair/ Mr Beading, Mr Little, Mr Stewart, Mr Munro, Mr Donaldson, Mr C. Allen, Mcr Keid, Mr Birch, Mr W. Ellis, Dr Ziele, Dr Alkn, etc. Mrs Reading wore a stylish white satin entirely covered A'th lace ; Mrs Hogg wore white prettily trimmed with lace ; Miss B. Fergus, soft pink muslin over silk; Miss Woodhouse, pretty gown of striped while chiffon over silk, daintily trimmed with cream lace; Miss D. Allen, smart gown of pale blue flowered chiffon over blue silk ; Mias Ross, -cream taffeta, with insertion trimmings and bunches of pink roses completing this gown ; Miss Mondy, very smart green silk made in the Empire style and trimmed *ace; Mise E. Mondy. pale yellow silk, also made in Empire style ; Miss F. Allen .dainty white silk, with berthe of lace ; Miss M. Neill, very pale pink satin with white chiffon fichu ; Miss Ivy Allen, a charming pale blue chiffon taffeta made with high waist and prettily trimmed with fringe ; Mies Patterson, elegant gown of eau de nil taffcti relieved with white; Miss T. Patterson, who msda hor debut, looked verj pretty in simple white moiißselin de soie over while silk dairuily -trimmed silver pasf ementrio ; Miss B. Stock, soft shade' of pink taffc-.a silk piped with black velvet ; Mies Carew, very becoming pale blue chifion banded with satin of a darker phade ; Miss FitzgeTa<!d, white silk gown with lace; Miss D. Theomin, flesh pink chiffon over sil'r, made in Empire style; Miss Dc Beer, simple whitermuslin trimmed with lace ; Sinclair, salmon pink taffeti trirnme<l with, lace and insertion.;— -Miss M'Kerrow, s.»f't turquoise «!tre silk with lace trinjinuigs; Miss Hill Jack, -cream chiffon, taffeta, with lace bertho ; Miss Letbrid|e white «ilk made with high ■waist; Miss Fotheringharn, smart pale blue striped silk. - Great regret was felt in polf circles when it was learnt that Miss K. Rattray, four times a champion, and Miss Mill, both of Dunedin, wors beaten at the championship meeting held at Palmsreton North.

Mi«s Gould, another Dunedin player, is still left in, and so far appears to be playing well. Mr Coates (Wellington) passed through Dunedin during* the -week. Mr A. Fearee (Wellington) has been staying in town for a. few daysMrs Watson (Invercargill) returned south last week. INVEROARGILL., August 23The Ladies' Bridge Club met last Monday evening «t the house of Mrs <T. L. Watson, Forth street. On Thursday the third round of the ladies' match for Mr Handyside'a trophy was played. The weather was most inclement and stormy, and the links were in a very sloppy condition), but in spite of these- disadvantages there. w*s a large muster of members, and! some -very gooidl scores were made. Mrs Barclay (handicap 4) and Miss Armstrong (handicap 20) tied with 1 down on Bogey, Miss Brodrick coming second with 6 down. Mre Barclay *nd Miss Armstrong played off on Friday, when v the ■ former proved the winner. The junior ladies! I also played a Bogey competition on the same day, ••when Mrs T. M. Mntcdonald won, Miss W- Tucker coming" second. On Thursday evening Mrs Sharp, Spey street, gave a small progressive bridge evening, _the first prize being won by Mrs H. Macdonuld. » - - «- On Friday evening Mrs B*rclayy Liffey street, entertained a. few- friends at' bridge. On Saturday morning several members of the local Golf Club journeyed to Dunedin by the first express to enjoy a few days' play on the St. Clair and Balmacewen links. Great interest was taken last week in the Invercargill competitions, and good audiences Assembled night after night to enjoy the entertainment provided. On Wednesday evening the •society decided to give a drawing room, entertainment competition, for which four sets of entertainers entered. This novel item prove a very strong attraction, and the tfieatre was crowded in every part. Each party provided a very acceptable entertainment, including vocal and instrumental music, recitations, dialogues, step dancing, and various other items. Tihe question as to the merit of the performances was left to the audience to decide by vote, and resulted as follows:— Mr A. S. Wallace and paTty (287 X 1; Mr A. Sutherland and party (267), ' 2; InvercaTgill Orphans' Club party (163), 3', Mrs J. Hastie and party (166), 4. The session was concluded on Friday night, when a grand demonstration concert by prize-winners was given. This also drew a very large audience, and was * fitting conclusion to a very successful season. During the evening the prizes and certificates were handed to the successful competitors by Mrs lionguet. Mr W. C. Kensington, Under-secret ary of. Lands, is spending a few days in town. The many friends- of Mr W. O. Campbell (Hawke's Bay) were pleased to see him in their midst for a few days -this week. Mr Norman Churtoa, who has . been prominent in musical circles in this town, left by the Mararoa on Monday ' for Melbourne. OAMAKU, August 23. On Saturday evening Mrs MAdam enter- - tamed the members of the Bridge Club at .her residence, Ellen street.. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The Kaibanga evening^ which was to have baen held at Mrs Douglas's on Thursday last, wa» postponed owing io the sad de*t!h. of Mrs George Gifford, of Arrowtown. Mrs Gifford, when living in Oamaru, took a keen -and lively interest in thS club. The only attraction in -town this week is the Dreadnought carnival bazaar, which has occupied the Municipal Theatre. The chief feature of tihe bazaar is the dancing, under the supervision of Signor Borzoni. The dancing of the younger children is exceptionally good. Miss Sterndale (Timaru) is^ tie guest of Mrs M'Arthur. We have been experiencing quite winter weather, and the first snow of the year fell on Wednesday. It was only vexy light, and the sun quickly melted 1 it. TIMARU, August 21. On Thursday last a team of lady golfers went down to Waimate for a match. They were hospitably entertained at lunch and afternoon tea by the Waimate Ladies' Club. The Timaru Club werc-the winners. Mrs Jameson, after her return from Christchurch, went south to visit her sister, Mrs W. Bond. Mr R. Leslie Oxbell has returned from Sydney. • Last Thursday tihe ex-pupils and present pupil b of the "Tinwiu Girls' High School held «. moat aucoessful sale of ■vrork in the Trinity Hall. The object w*a to raise funds to provide an "Honours Beard," the boys having already obtained one. In the afternoon a brisk business was done, and delicious afternoon tea proved most attractive. In the evening a concert and dramatic entertainment was provided, and drew a crowded house. Amongst those present I noticed: — Miss Watt, Miss Mulholland, Miss Hodges, and Miss Reid (teachers at the Timaru Girls' High School), Mrs Le Cren, Mrs Hay, Mars Simmers, Mrs Hiaesell, Mrs" Gow, Mrs Rockil, Mrs Arthur, Mrs Ord, Mrs Stinson, Mrs DaJgleish, iMrs Cook, Mrs Sidey, Mrr Buchanan, Miss FAtsei, Miss Sawrell (Point), Miss Le Cren. Misses Howell (3), Misses Gow (2), Miss Norrish, Miss Dick, Miss Gapper, and many othersThe same evening a most enjoyable euchre party was held in aid of the Mounted Rifles' stall at the coming bazaar. Mr Fish (Bank of New South Wales) has received notice of his promotion to manager at Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Guin^ss have returned from Sydney. Miss Miles has been the guest of Mrs Siubb3 (G^o-aldine). Mrs Goodwin has returned to Fairlie. Mi°s Wright (Craighead) has returned from visiting her sister, Mrs Frank Evans (Mas--terton). j Mr and Mrs W. MacLaren have returned i from Christchurch. . . CHRISTCHURCH, August 21. I The last day of the Grand National meeting was bsautifully warm, and there were many people present on the course. Lady Plunket was wearing sky blue cloth gown with cream lace guimpe, small black fcoqu^; , Miss Hill. ta.ba< brown costume, • much I braided, with sleeves of -white, large brown and «reen hat; Mrs Colomb, nu< brown eo=rtumc. violet hat with grapes; Mrs Ryne, black cloth gown faced with pink, la.rge black hat; Mrs Boyle, green cloth coat and skirt, black nat with feathers ; Miss Boyle, cream cloth coat and Fkirt, stray liat; Mrs Algar Williams, coat and =kirt shepherd's p'eirl tv.'epd, violet hat with roses; Mrs Te=eliemal:er, dcj-k blue- coat and pkirt, black hat; Mrs J Cracroft Wilson, prey coat and skirt, to^ue v.itlx giey and blue

' wings ; Mrs -Dalgety, coat- and skirt of- dark blue, hat wreathed with pwrma violets; Miss Burnett, bright red costume, Alack half with 'feathers ; Mrs J. D. Hall, striped grey, coat and skirt, mauve hat; Mrs A. Held, - coat and skirt of green homespun, white straw hat with black poppies; Mrs H". Knight, striped bUck and white tweed coat and skirt, small black and white hat; Lady Price (Hawke's Bay), brown cloth costume, hat with blue and green quills; Mrs G. fi Rhodes, coat and skirt of striped tweed 1 , violet hat; Mrs Ormond, mole-coloured cloth directoire costume, picture hat of black -with; ostrich feathers; Mrs Dtennjston, saxe blua cloth gown, toque of same shade; Mrs Bussell Grace, blue cloth coat and skirt, black hait with blue wings ; Miss- Duff, cream clot-bi and skirt, black and white hat 'Among tha many others present wea»: — Mesdames Wells, Studholme, J. Buokley, Abbott; Cowlishaw, Elworthy, Phillips, SavilW M'Lean, Williams, Lindo Ferguson, Moore, Westenr*, Ronalds and Na-ncarrow, .and the Misses Wells (2), Burns (2), Moore, Humphrey*, Wood, Clifford Denniston, Robinson, Humphrey, Phillips, Knight, Denniston .and Rutherford. On Thursday afternoon Mrs E. Turrell ! gave an extremely pleasant tea party at the Cadenw Tea. Room*. Delicious afternoon tea was served, and a. string band, which played) delightfully during- ihs afternoon, added" greatly ta the enjoyment of those present. Mis Turrell waa 'Wearing' a blue coat an<f skirt, pale blue hat trimmed with white lilac; Mrs C. Wigley, dark blu© dofti coat and skirt braided with black, black hat; Mrs J. Williams, grey coat and skirt, whit* • hat with, roses-; Miss Rutherford, -green coati and skirt, floral hat ; Miss Raine (Tim*.ru); navy blue serge coat and skirt/ heliotrope hat with velvet and wings of same colour; Mts J. D. Hall, grey coat and skirtp brown and black toque ; Mrs •C. Dalgety, -bottle green cloth costume, large, -black- hat wrShi feathers; Mi 39 Burnett, dark red costume' relieved with velvet of- a. ' brighter shade, black hat; Mrs -Pyne, grey and "purple tweed coat ami skirt, black hait; Mrs Boyle, dark blue coal and" skirt braided with black, hat with blue and green shaded wings; Miss Boyle, dark blue cloth. Eat with wreath, of pink roses; Mrs C. H. Thomas, bfown serge coat and skirt, black hart with -ostrich feathers; Mrs Beals, blue cloth gown with, touches of bright Iblue, toqu« of bright blue: Mrs A. Cracroft Wilson, black coat and skirt, green straw hat with .mauve roses; Mrs Guy Ronalds, green tweed coat and skirt, large- hat with brown and pink roses. Among others present were : — Meeda-mes A. H. Cooke. Wilding, Moore, H.- Gray, Fox, Barker, Hehnore, Palmer, Moorhouse, Gower, Burns, Symes. H. Wood, Stringer, T. Cowlishaw and Wilkin, and the Misses Barker, i Moore (2). Moorhouse. lodhunter, Cowlishaw, Burns (2), Turnbull, Nedwill, Wocd, Slrach y . Inman, Cook. Thompson, and Fisher. The same evening Mrs Condell gave <■ ' small bridge party. Among th«^-pJiayers were: — Mrs C. F. Thomas, Mrs Nancaxrow, Mrs Robison, Mrs A. Ciacroft Wilson, Mrs For-d. Mrs Kirkpa trick and ' Mrs ButterwOTtb. Miss Harcourt (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Nancarrow. Mrs C. M- Anderson is visiting RotpruOvMiss H. Denniston is staying with friends in Palmerston North. Mts .E. 'Palmer is- visiting Cfctistchurch. Miss B. Raine returned to Timaru ox Saturday. • Miss R. Burnett has returned to Dunedinv BLENHEIM, August 18, 1909. Last Tuesday evening a surprise party visited Dr Anderson's, Maxwell road. Progressive euchre was the form of entertainment. The first prizes were won by Mdsa Neville and Mr A. Bell, and 1 the booby prizes fell to Mrs Penftreath and Mir Bert L'ucaa (Christchurch). Those present on this occasion were Mesdames Pentreath and Tennant, the Misses Smith, Anderson, Grace (2),, Neville (2), Dene Clouston, M'Gee, Farmar, Dr Anderson, Messrs A. Bell, C. Macshane; S. Clouston, Stace, Reid, K. Mowrnt, B. Lucas (Ohristchurch), Tidey, Tennan^ and Davey. On Friday evening Mr and 1 Mrs Albert Western entertained a number of youngpeople at a most enjoyable dance, which waa held at thedr residence at "Tv« Marina." Two rooms were cleared for dancing, > and tha verandah was enclosed. A most delicious supper was served, the table being decorated with spring flowers. Some of those present were: —Mrs Albert Western, w^w received the guests in a handsome black velvet gown (relieved with white; Mrs R&doliffe, yellow satin and lovely lace; Mrs Dunn, black silk; Mrs Clou9ton>,. black taffeta; Mrs Walker, white silk with touches of heliotrope; Miss Cottie Western, black velvet; Mass Calla Western, white muslin; Miss Clouston, yellow silk; Miss Dena Clouston, white taffeta^ with Oriental trimming; Miss Scott-Smith, white muslin; Miss P. Chaytor, irhite crepe de ohine; Miss" V. Briiiain, white silk; Mis» A. Neville, white silk; Miss' Dawkins (Picfcon), blue> muslin with white lace; Misses Vavasour (2), coral pink Shantung with silver trim* mings ; ~Miss R. Horton, pink bordered robe ; Miss D. Horton, black velvet ; * Miss C. Clouston, black skirt, white blouse; Miss N. Grace, white muslin; Miss tJrsula Grace, blue Empire frock; Miss Dora Red wood, white muslin ; Miss J. Bell, white muslin ; Miss M. Bell, black i»erv; Mise E. Ewanr 1 pink musKn ; Miss M'Nab, pink silk ; Mi Muriel Northcroft, white muslin; Mil Maclaine, white silk ; Miss - Baroefc, white taffeta; Messrs Western (4> r Irving, Dawkins (Pioton), Tuke, Gifford, Hill, Clouston (2), Reid, Grace (2), Macehane, Mathieeon, Macey, Tidey, B. Lucas, Griffiths, Scott-Smith, Mead, Hursthouse (Picton), and^ E, Northcroft. A very enjoyable surprise party waa held! at Mrs Rogers's, "Eltham Lodge," last Tuesday evening. Dancing took place in fcbe» hall, and -was much enjoyed. Those presenfa were: — Mesdames Rogers, Pentreath, Tennant, Misses Rogers (3)," M'Niab, Grace (2), Farmar, M'Gee, and Anderson, Messrs! Rogers (2J, Macshane, Tidey, Mowat, Grace, and Dr Anderson. Mr W- Brittain left last week for Gisborne. Mr and Mrs P. Stuart have returned from a visit to Nelson, Miss M'Gee is visiting Auckland. The engagement is announced of Mies E_ M. Hall, of "Springlands," to Mr E. Blick, of "Sedgemere," Awatere. Mr A. Bell, "Riverlands,". has returned from Christchurch. Miss Majorie M'Rae, "Altimarlock," ia tha guest of Mrs Neville, "Thurston." Mr J. Cbleman, who has been viaituig Me

wad Mis B. Colemau at "Vernon," has re- * tamed north. ' Mrs Arthur, who has been on a visit to Mjs H. B. Tenn^nt, has returned to Wellington. Mrs Hulme is visiting the Empire City. Mr J. Oonolly and liis sister left em route for Auckland on Wednesday. { "Mr P. F. Hill is -visiting. friends in Kelson.. ' , | • ' WELLINGTON, August 21. The annual ball of the City Council staff took place in the Town Hall on Friday evening, and was a brilliant success. The yhole of the decorative scheme was carried out in green and -white and strings of miniature lights. Chinese lanterns added greatly to the effect- Mrs Newman (Mayoress) was charmingly gowned in white and. gold ninon, Hie prettily-draped corsage being finished with gold tissue. Miss Barron was gowned in- palest blue silk, witfo trimmings of filet net. Mrs Dermin wore a rich bl«ck gown ■with sequine net. Miss Dermin's gown was of eau de nil taffetas and touches of gold tissue. Mis Morton -wore heliotrope eilk; Mire Steward, beautiful black chiffon gown finished with Eastern embroideries; Jtfrs. Gibson, .white lace gown -worn ovexpzizarose taffetas; Mies J. I/uke. Wedgeweod ; lfine Bilk. -relieved* wffch; I«ce>j. -Miss ,J3. Tmke, ■ pde- blue .duffen. over a&, with Oriental trimmings; Miss M < E«Bar, * soft black silk,,'. with < silver' trimmings; Miss ■ Beau-, champ,' white silk; Miss Ward, crush straw •berry- yelyet Empire gown; '.Mis£ ~ Toohill pale- piak"- chiffon overt glace; Miss Grant, tk pretty frock of flortfl snoslin,' with lace finishings; Miss Sexton, moss green chiffon over silk, with soft lace bertha; Miss Ballinger, a gown of white crepe de chine, with strappings of -pink velvet; Miss Roach, white satin charmeuse, with silver rosettes; ' Miss Dinghan, palfc blue glace, with point lace. . • . At St,- Paul's Pxo-CathedraL on Wednesday afternoon the marriage -was quietly soleasmisea of Mr Konald A. Douglas," of the Bank of New South Wales, eldest ton of Mr L. St. George Douglas, of Dunedin, and 1 Miss Mary- Park M«cGoun, daughter of the late Mr B. Park MacGoun, of Invercargill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. H. Sprott, and the bride -was given away §r hex brother-in-law, Mr T. H. Booth, er bridal gown was of ivory eolifnne \ mounted over silk, and finished effectively with a gold girdle and gold buttons. Gold sequins trimmed her pretty straw bat. Her sister attended *s maid of honour, and was daintily gowned in white Swiss muslin pannelled with embroidery. Her hat of violet straw was wreathed: with, berries. Mr H. Douglas acted as bes&man- After the wedding Mr and Mrs H. Booth held a reception at the Royal Oak, Mrs Booth wearing a gown of champagne silk and «. hat clustered with berries and lined with pale blue. Mrs Douglas wore a handsome brown silk gown and hat to match, r-Mr» r -Mr» Arthur Pearce has issued invitations for s small dance, to be given next Wednesday evening. ' | Mrs Harold Beanchamp is entertaining a ' number of guests the suue night. - j . Mrs Kjune is giving a tea. nex* Tuesday ' afternoon at the Pioneer dub. { . Miss D&vidson (Canterbury) is the guest ! of Mrs Matthew Holmes. ! Mrs Arthur Young and family are staying for a short time at Heretaunga. _ The pupils of Miss Saber's * School are \ giving a " performance of "She Stoops to Conquer" next Wednesday evening. i Mrs P. Fisher has returned from her j visit to Christchurch. Miss Grace Kirkcaldie has returned from her visit to Sydney* Miss Bertha Miles » paying a visit to i Palmersten North. - "AUCKLAND, August 18. Government House is tigaAxi in occupation, their Excellencies having returned from the south yesterday morning by express. The members of Auckland golf clubs who have gone to Palmerston North to take -part in the Ladies' Championship meeting are Mts E. D. O'Borke, Miss Gweu and Nora Gcrrie, Miss J. Richmond, Mrs Hope Lewis-, Miss Cecil Hul 1 , Miss £/. Martin. Miss J. Reid. Mrs Willie Bloomfield, and Miss Beryl Keeeing. We are all expecting Mrs Guy WilKams (champion of Auckland) to come in very close to the winning post. Amongst Dunedin passengers to leave by the Tofua yesterday on the South Sea Island trip were Mr and Mrs Gubbins (the latter nee Miss May Gibson, a bride) and Mr and Mrs De Beer. i Mr and Mrs Murdoch M'Lsan have re- I turned to Auckland, after having spent several weeks at Otira. t Mass Nellie Waller (Epsom), who has been ' on a visit to England, arrived in Auckland ' by the last Sydney steamer- — - i Mrs JT. A. Laing- (Parnell) is at present*] in Rotcrua, and' Mr and Mrs F. H. Masfen | «nd family are in occupation of that lady's house while away.! Mr and Mrs Herbert Kissling (Parnell) have left for New Plymouth and Wellington . on a short visit. To-morrow evening the annual ball given | by the Garrison Officers' Club is to take ■ place. The Governor and Lady Plunket are to be present, and a large number of invitations h?.ve been issued. j