THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 71

THE LADIES' PAGE.

By Emmeline. The -worl-d was sad — the garden was a wild, And man, the Hermit, sighed, till woman smiled. — C/LMPBELL. Emmeline will be pleased to receive letters from correspondents on any matter of interest to them, and to reply through the medium «of this page, the norn de plum* only of the correspondents to be published. Letters to be addressed " Emmeline," care of the Editor. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. Leabneb. — You may obtain from, most booksellers for Is or la 3d by post a booklet in. which full information is given as tothe set dances •and the terms used explained. > A" good .book for the purpose is "How to Bane© and Guide to the Ball Room," by Edward Scott.

TABLE TALK

Monday Evening. The Skating Sink, which has afforded a great deal of amusement throughout the winter months, v, r a» the scene of a gailydressed gathering of people Last Monday evening, whan a number of the members of the Bink Club gave an open evening to their many lady and gentlemen friends. The girls all wore Pierrette oostumes, and the men were mostly cTressed in cricketing garb. The evening was opened with a grand inarch, which looked very well indeed from the onlookers' point of view. The lancers were also indulged in-, while the many good skaters did figures in the centre of the hall. During the evening a recherche little supper was partaken of, when visitors and linkers were allowed to mix together and have a | chat over their cups oi tea. Martinelli's I Band added greatly to the interest of it all i by giving selections fiom" the latest operas. Some I recollect present were: — Mcsdames Blomfield, Sinclair, O'Neill, Heading, Cheeseman, M'Mastar, Stewart. Wright, Butterworth, Frank Fitchett, Woodhouse, Cadell, Russell Ritchie, Tipping, Lindp Ferguson, Roberts, Stanley Batchelor, A. Roberts, Eustace Macassey, Thecmin, Williams, Haggitt, Gallaway, Jameson (Timaru), Misses Tower, Y. Towex, Stewart, Denniskm, Williams, M'Master, Sinclair, Haggitt, Fergus. Sim, Carew, Green, V. Williams, Salmond, W. Salmond, Marchant, SLaud, F. Shand, Woodhouse, Turton, M. Turton, M. Stewaxt, Ulrich, Farquhar, Reynolds, M. Reynolds, Webster, Allen, Mac Donald, "Rattray, F. Rattray, Orbell, Jackson, A. Jackson, Sise, Macissey, ifessrs Evans, Anderson, Reading, Jones, Aldridge, Cheeseman, Watson, Birch, Forbes, Purch.as, Wright, Ritchie, Bullock, Captain Tipping, Captain Evans, Butterworth, Dr Ritchie, Dr Prank Fitchett, Dr Ziele, Dr Allen, Dr O'Neill, Dr Bkmfield Dr Stanley Batchelor. A small dunce was given by Mrs Linclo Ferguson en Tuesday night at her residence. Park street. It was a farewell to the Misses Tower, who left Dunedin on Wednesday, only intimate friends being hmted. Th« supper table was decorated with vases filled with daffodils and snowflakes. The host and hostess received in the drawing room the latter wearing a handsome directoire old rose satin made with a long flowing skirt and cross-over swathed bodice. ThoEe present were: — Mesdames Tipping, Stanley Batchelor, Butterworth, Russell, Ritchie, • Wright, Misses Denniston, Tower, Y. Tower, C. Williams, V. Williams, Joachim, M. Reynolds, Webster, Sper.ce, Finch, Woodhouse, Mill, A. Mill, Messrs Theomin, Woodhouse, Stilling, Gould, Anderson (Christchuarch), Kane, Birch, Neil!, Wright, Keddell, Aldridge, Forbea, Dodgshun, Ritchie, Green, Bullock, Drs Ritchie and Batchelor. On Friday evening the Misses Shand gave a bridge pa-rty in honour of Misses Mabel and Fanny Shand, who are at present m for a short visit. Supper was in the dining room, the table being decorated with spring flowers. Bridge waa .played in the drawing room, there being about 25 guests present. The lady who received the first prize for the evening wa's Miss- G. Webster, and the gentleman's prize fell to Mr E. Orbell. These present included Professor and Mts Shand, the Misses Shand, Dr and Mrs Blomfield, Miss Marchant, Miss G. Webster. Miss M. Turton, Miss Salmond, Dr Bathgate, Miss Mac Donald, Miss M. Stewart. Miss Sise, Meesrs Adams, Stewart, Orbell, Law, White, Dr MacKellar, etc. Sir Henry and Lady Miller are visiting Mrs Hertslett, Melville street. Miss Sally Baker (Auckland) lias been staying with Mrs Hocken, Moray place. Miss Thomson (Invercargill) is at present paying her sister, Mrs James Law, a visit. Mrs Whitton (Oainaru) is visiting friends i in Dunedin. Miss Stock, who has been in Sydnpy for i some time past, returned to Dunedin on ! Saturday. Miss M. Cargill returned from Wellington last week. Dr and Mrs Batchelor returned -from Sydney by the Manuka on Saturday. Mis 3 Batchelor and Miss Forbes have also returned from Sydney. On Wednesday Mr 1 ? Tipping and the Misses Tower left for Melbourne where they intend spending & few weeks before returning to Englani Mrs Lindo Ferguson and iTrs Ho.=king left for Sydney on ' Wedn^sclay. A number c-l fnsnds assembled on the Dum-din Rai'way Station on Wcchiesday [ afternoon to pay good-bye to Miss Olive Turton. who has left Dunedin for Hawera, where she has ? O r.e to live with ber brother. '• Miss Turton, tieing well known in Dunedin ' circles, will be much missed by her many friends. Miss I. Rattray left on Monday for Central Otago, whece she is visiting frienda^ J

Hiss 3". Scaife also left on Monday for Wanaka. Miss M. Stewart, who has been spending the winter months ; ji Dunedin, left for the sou*-h on Saturday. Miss B. Mas Donald has gone, on a visit to Xapamii. Miss "Webster, who has been spending a shor: time at "Wakouaiti, returned o - Monday. Sir James Mills was a passenger by th» Manuka, leaving Dunedin on Sunday Afternoon. On Friday Mrs Even gave a luncheon .party at her residence in. Roslyn. The table- was charmingly decorated, with daffodils, and strands of asparagus fern. Those present, as well as the hostess, were: — Mrs Reynolds. Mrs Joachim, Mrs Ulrich, Mrs Jackson, Mrs J. Allen, Mrs G-ilkison, Mrs Smith, Mrs Denniston, Mrs Kohlenberg. Mrs Leslie Harris gave a delightful little hridge party at her residence, High street, on Friday evening. Miss Kathleen M'Lear returned from Warring-ten on Friday. Mis 3 Alice Coughtrey, who haa been the gue3t of Miss M'Lean, also returned from Warring-ton last w«ek. UTVERCARGIM,, September 1& On Monday evening Mrs Wade, Ness street, entertained the members of the .Ladies' Bridge Club. On Tuesday Mrs Pram, Gladstone, gave a most enjoyable progressive bridge evening. Bridge was played at seven tables. The first prizes were won by Miss Brodrick and Mr P. Tucker. Miss B. M'Lean and Mt Field, winners of the booby prizes. A very dainty supper was served in the dining room, the table being prettily decorated with a profusion of daffodils and violets. After supper a very pleasant hour was spent in music and singing. Amongst those present were: — Mrs Cruickshank, Miss Brodrick, Miss M'Lean, Miss D. Smith, Miss Ronaldfson, Miss V. Robinson, Miss M. Robinson, Miss W. Tucker, Miss R. Tucker, Miss Armstrong, Miss Callendex, Miss Robinson, Miss Wade. Miss Sharp, Miss Hackworth. Messrs Cruickshank. Armstrong, Sise, Tucker, Hamann, Glasgow, Webb, Bxotto, Israel, Williams, Fields Alsop. Craig, Morton. On Thursday afternoon two matches were played by the- members of the Ladies Golf Club. The senior eclectic competition was won by Mrs D. J. Gilmour, 31 (handicap 21), Miss Brodrick (handicap 22£) being second with 377 In this v match the best nine holes out of 18 were counted 1 . In the junior bogey handicap Mrs Rcnaldson (handicap 21) won with 3 up. Four others tied for second place. Mrs R. J. Gilmour provided afternoon tea, which was much appreciated, as the day was cold and showery. On Friday evening a very pleasant girls' dance was held in the Victoria Hall under the chaperonage of Mrs T. D Moffett, Mrs Calendar, Mrs W. ■S. Mitehel, and Mrs Webber. The supper tables were prettily decorated with daffodils and other spring flowers. About 130 were present. The Hugh Ward Dramatic Company opened a short season in the Municipal Theatre ou Monday evening with "The Bachelor's Honeymoon," the 'theatre- being crowded to its utmost capacity. The performance was cne of the most mirth-provok-ing that ha 3 been played here for some ■time. "The Fencing Master" and "The Talk of the Town" were played the two following nights. The company is a very strone one in every respect. Miss Grace Palotta is as winsome as eveir, and her gowns ware very dainty. Mrs J. Tuvnbull (Waipahi) i 3 the gue3t of Mrs Turnbull, Gala street. Miss J. Galbraith arrived from Melbourne on Monday by the Moeraki. Miss Galbraith is the guest of Mra Rawson. Conon street. Mr and Mrs Weymouth, Balclutha, passed through town this week, and are visiting the Bluff. Mr and Mrs Rodger, of Bir-chwood, returned on Monday by the Moeraki, from a lonp visit td the "Old Country. Mrs Cruicksh.ink is visiting Dunedin. Mrs M'Gregar returned to Mount Quinton on Thursday. Mrs M'Credie returned from Dranedin last week. Mrs J. L. Watson has returned from the Lakes. OAMABU, September 13. Following a quiet week, this one opened with a surprise party on Tuesday evening, given to Mr and Mrs Swindley and! arranged by the Misses Milne and Headland. Dancing took place in the drawing room, and amongst those present were the Misses Keddell, Sfcronach, Robinson, Baillie, Whitton, Hutchison. Burry, Piper (2), Knight, Messra Powell. Ireland, Craddock, Jackson, Mackisack, Irvine, Janiieson, Hutchison, Langley. The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs Garland's last Thursday, where a. very pleasant evening was spent, some high scores being recorded. On Thursday evening the Hugh Ward Company produced "A Bachelor's Honeymoon" to a well-filled house. The piece is brimming over with mirth from start to finish, the house literally shrieking its plaudits at the clever acting of MUs Grace Pollota and Mr Hugh Ward. Though the prices were high on Thursday night, yet on Friday night hundreds were turned away, even 5s being paid for standing room only, so esger were the people to ree Miss Nellie Stewart in the name part of "Sweet Nell of Old Drury." This being the, first appearance of this popular and clev&r _actress iriT Oamaru, Needless to say, everyone was charmed with her portray.il of the character, and a longing was expressed on all sides for another visit. Amongst those present I noticed l Mr and Mrs Sutton, Dr and Mrs Garland, Mr and Mrs Mathais, Mrs and Miss Burry, Mr and Mrs Armstrong, Miss Hutchison, Miss Mpc«, Mr and Mrs Wendall, Miss Murdock, Mis and Mies Jones, Mr and Mrs Hindmiurch. CHRISTCHURCE, September 11. Miss Phyllis Boyle entertained some of her friends at afternoon tea last Monday. Those present jiwluds^ £&» £&*£* W&> B,

Pyne>, the -Misses Moore (2), the Missefi Bums, Miss Thconas, the Misses Hanmer (2), Miss Synies, Mas Humphreys, Miss Strachey. Misa S. Murray gave a very enjoyable "geography" tea on Tuesday. The guests included Misses Bloxam, Hanmer (3), Park, D. Cook, Wilkin, Murray (2), Williams, Prins, Jameson (2), Lucas, B. Wood 1 , Jennings, Molineaux, Meares, Morton, and Wright. / very quiet but pretty wedding took place in St. John's Church on Wednesday morning, when Miss K. F. Mathias was married 1 to Mr J. G. L. Verron. The ceremony waa performed by the Rev. H. H. Mathia®, assisted bj the Rev. W. S. Bean. The bride wore a direct Dire coat and skirt of white cloth, whli a white hat trimmed with primroses There were three bridesmaids — Misa Korna Knight, Miss Nan Rich, and Mis* R. Gibson. They wore coats and skirts of cream serge, and cream felt hats, and -Darned; muffs composed of primroses. The bridegroom was attended by Mx C. Cook as best* man. There was no reception after the ceremony, Mr and Mrs J G. L. Vernoa leaving by the second express for Timaru. On Friday a very enjoyable dance waa given bj Mrs Wilding at "Fownhope," Opawa. The large verandah had beem covered in for dancing, and was artiaticallyj arranged witli pink and white camellias*. The drawing xoom and supper rooms werei decorated with violets and narcissi and other spring flowers. Mrs Wildirig wore dark; 'green velvet and old lace; Miss Wildingv ' rose-coloured chiffon over satin, with touchesr •' ;of silver; Mrs Loughnan, yellow brocade andl I cream Ja-ce; Mrs Borthwick, gold sequin ed) ■ •net o\er cream satin; Mrs H. Acton-Adams, ' 1 deep blue satin with bands of gold em- . ; broidery ; Miss Gorrie (Auckland), ivory sati? ,j with touches of crimson; Miss Bristow (Wei- • lington), cream satin and lace frock; Misa C. Gosaett, deep emerald green satin; Miss ' Thomas, white lace frock; Mis* B. Wood, ' white satin veiled in white chiffon; Misa ■Symes, pale blue satin and silver "embroi- \ dery ; Misa Wilson, cream satin with gold! ' Empire girdle; Miss Phillips, p»le pink' satin and cream lace; Miss A. Prins, whit© satin with touches of turquoise blue; Misaj I. Prins, a.ppk-green silk embroidered in the same shade; Miss Nicholls, white chiffon' with painted bolder. others present were Missea Hanmar (2), Merton, Mplineaux, Burns (2) Butterworth, Strachey, Humphreys (2), Harley, Recce, and Messrs Anderson, Fryer, Brittan, Kingscote, Harper (2), ActonAdams, Murray, Herman, OHivier, DeaconAiken, Alpers. Gorace, Cook, Burns, and. Dra Molineaux and Nedwtill. , Miss Joan Earn« returned to Timaru on' Friday. Mrs J. De»ns and Mr W. Deans returned this week from a trip to China andl Japan. Miss Boyle left on Thursday for Auckland,, where she is the guest of hex Ekoellencvf Lady Plunkftt. Mrs and the Misses Moore have returnedl to town from Sumner. Miss Denniston has returned from Wellington and Manawatu. Mrs A. Williams returned to Wellington on Thursday. Mrs G. F. Ronalds has gone to Timaru. Mr and"" Mrs G. Hanmer have returned from the Island trip. Mrs Gibson returned, to Timaru on Wedk nesd'ay t WELLINGTON, September 11. Mrs Andrew WylHe was "At home" on Tuesday afternoon,, on which occasion her artistic rooms were fragrant with the scent of exquisite flowers. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table decoration waa composed of daffodils and narcissi. Mra Wyllie was very smartly gowned- in pearl grey charmeuse with silk embroideries; Misa Wyllie's graceful gown was of pastel blua cloth with trimmings of rose embroidery, worked in shades of pink. Some of th« guests were: — Mesdames Johnstone, Cooper,' Christie, Brandon, Bridge, Kennedy, Tewsley, Barton, Knox, Dean, Chapman^ Han* cock, Rose, Blundell, Humphrey, Clay, Mac* Gavin, Bethune, D'Oyley, Hamilton, Tread:well, Head, Barton, and the Misses Jones*, Treadwell, Lee, Deans. Beaucbop, etc The same day Mts Sprotf gave an "Afc home" in tie Sydney Street Hall, which was very largely attended. The object was to listen to an address on the Pan-Anglicani Congress by the wife of Bishop Wallis. ' After the address delicious afternoon te* was served. Mxs Perry, wife a Dr Perry (Petone), waa a passenger from England by the Arawa. Mrs Walter Nathan and her two- daughters returned this week from their visit ia Australia. Mrs H. Gilnier and Mrs K. Gilmer weia also passengers by the Sydney boat. Mrs Tilly (Blenheim) is paying a visits tfl Wellington. Mrs S. L. Wilsor is visiting relations in Auckland. Miss Lorna Rattray has returned 1 to the South Island. . Mr. Mars, and Miss Deviae leave this weelf for Sydney. Mies Vida Mills, who Las been the guest 'of Miss Coates, has returned to Auckland. Mrs W. Kf»nne*dy and Miss Kenned] ar* spending a short holiday in Masterton. On Friday afternoon a most enjoyablar tea was given by Miss Elsie Watson to hen girl friends. Delicious tea and coffee w«re> served in the dining room, where the. tabledecoration was oairied out is shades ofpurple and mauve — mauve anemones and violets. Mies Watson wore a pretty Empire? frock of striped voile with trappings of* pink silk. Her sister was in cream. Mis; Nbp-1 JC-elpon wore » smart "pale blue cloihj gown and black hat; Mrs M'Lean, a clatkt brown tailor-made and black hat; Mrs Holmes, chocolate silk coat and skirt, and} blue hat; Mrs H&xty, sagt green tailor-made/ hat to match; Miss Simpson, cream cloth' coat and skirt; Miss Tolhurst, a gown oi old rose cloth, and black hat. Others pre-* sent were the Misses Fulton, Haroourt, Fitz< serald. Kennedy. Miles. Nesbit, Nathan| Stuart, Stafford, Hoggard. etc. , Miss Bertha Miles leaves shortly o§ art extended visit to Australia-. Mrs Grace has returned from, lier visit Id" the Wairarapa. \ The dance given on Friday evenhlg bjfr Mr and Mrs Nixon was a great success. Tbj^ spacious drawing room was used for danc-t, ing and the dining room for supper; th«i long table was ve>ry prettily decorated 1 with! daffodils and copper birch. Tie wide verany dahs were canvassed in and hu*g with? Chinese lantern*, and. many cosy corners^ were to be found them. Mra Nixon waal handsomely gowned in black seqtrfned nefe

' made over a foundation of white silk, the corsage being finished with a bertha of point lace; Mass Nixon's gown was of white iiinon Tvath pearl trimmings; Miss Eata Nixon wore soft white muslin and lace; and little Miss Kghaio Jsixon, a very dainty j frock of white muslin with blue Bash, and shoes to match. Included in the guests were I Mesdames Radcliffe, Sievewright, Simpson, Williamson, Montgomery, Halse, Munro, and i the "Misses Wheeler, Halse, Sutton, Dale, Cevine, and many others Dr Agnes Bennet left Wellington on Friday on a visit to Sydney. AUCKLAND, September 8. Last Thursday afternoon a children's party, ranging for those from three to 12 years of age, was given at Government House by her Excellency, Lady Plunket. It was indeed a pretty sight to watch the young folk, who numbered some 500, all bent on thoroughly enjoying themselves. The large ballroom had been partly cleared in order to allow games being played there, while at another end of the room were placed many chairs and comfortable seats for the use of the parents. Th», Governor and Lady Plunket, and, indeed, the whole of the Government House staff, were untiring in their efforts to please the ycung guests, who after having partaker of their tea returned to thejir x©6pective homes with the remembrance of having spent a \ery happy time. Amcngst the festivities of the past week which must not be forgotten was the dance given by Mrs Archie Clark at her pretty home in Bem-uera, when a large number of guests were invited, amongst others being Captain and Mrs Oolomb and a number of the officers of H.M.-S. Encounter, now moored in our harbour. Mr and Mrs George Kissling and their young family (Manaia) are visiting friends in Auckland, and will remain here 'for another week. Mrs Hacon (Wellington) is the guest of Sir John and Lady Campbell at "Kilbryde" for a few weeks. Mrs Harry Kinder, Remuera, has given a fa/rewell tea party to her daughter Eva, who is to be married this week to Mr G. S. Shera. Amongst those invited were Mrs Percy Wataon (Wellington) Miss Gladys Ruddock, Miss Pearl Hay, the Misses Lusk (2), Mrs Arthur Frater, Miss Alice Goodwin-, Miss Biss, Miss Myra. Reid, and Mrs Robert Kaacs, etc., etc. The Julius Knight Company is with ua at present, and is having a most successful season. "The Breed of the Treshams" is to j bo replaced by "Monsieur Beaucaire" tomorrow evening for on* performance only, after which "An Englishman's Home" is to I be staged. Amongst the performers is Mr Reynolds Denniston, a most successful actor, 1 and a son of Mr George L. Denniston, of Dunedin. Mr T. W. 'Whitson (who has bean staying in Auckland for the past month) has returned 1 to Dunedin. Miss R. Whiison is also visiting Auckland, but is remaining for another week _<r so. We are having most unseasonable spring weather — nothing but train and cold 1 and wet; — and it is looking at the present time as though we should never ccc the sun again.