TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4028, 26 May 1931, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, May 25. Miss Gwen Smith is staying in Auckland. Miss Hazel Bell, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs H. T. M'Lennan, Dunottar. Mrs J. A. Jenkins is at Karitane for a short holiday. Mr H. L., Tapley and family are at Waikouaiti for a few weeks change. Miss May Barron has also returned from Christchurch. Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey have returned to Wellington. The Rev. W. H. Howes and Mrs Howes have returned to Otautau. Miss Margaret Halsted is visiting Christchurch. Miss Grace Rule is staying with Mrs Hewitson, of Queenstown. Mrs Luke left on Thursday for her new home in Wellington. Mrs Worker, of Napier, is staying with | her sister, Mrs Donald Reid, Highgate. Mrs A. Wood, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs W. A. Anderson, Queenstown. Miss Greenslade and Miss M. I. Wilson have returned from Auckland. Miss G. Dunkley, of Pembroke, is spending a holiday in Dunedin. Miss Colthurst, of Timaru, is staying with Mrs F. J. Turner, Pilkington street. Dr and Mrs C. C. Anderson have left Dunedin to live in Invercargill. Mrs Gerald Black is visiting Invercargill. Mrs J. Boyd Dunlop and her daughters are staying in Christchurch. Mrs O. C. Stephens is staying with Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street. Miss Elizabeth Shand has returned from a short visit to Moeraki. Miss Cornish, of Wellington, entertained I a number of friends on Friday at afternoon tea at the Otago Women’s Club. Miss Rona Allen has returned from a visit to her sister, Miss Allen, in Christchurch. Miss Cornish, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs E. F. Duthie, Stafford street. Miss Marjorie Jones, who has been visiting Mrs S. Solomon, Belleknowes, has returned to Timaru. Mrs Hunter Hamilton, of New Plymouth, is visiting her mother, Mrs Frederic, Union street. Mrs J. W. Alexander and Miss Alexander have returned from Christchurch. Mrs Robert Lee and her daughters, of Anderson Bay have been at Queenstown for the school holidays. Mrs K. D. Andrews-Baxter, of Invercargill. is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs E. Howlison, Castle street. Mdss Peggy Salmond is staying in Christchurch with Miss Nora Haggitt, Merivale. Mr and Mrs L. M. Moss, of New Plymouth, are staying with Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street. Miss Helen Denniston is staying with her nieces the Misses Abraham during their mother’s absence. Mrs F. M'Beth, Allandale road, St Clair, left for Wellington on Thursday to visit her son Mr Millen- M'Beth. Miss Gwen Morris gave a small afternoon tea on Thursday at her residence, Queen’s Drive, Musselburgh. On Friday afternoon Lady Sidey gave a small “at home ” at her residence “ Corstorphine.” Miss Alice Bentham, of Craighead School, Timaru, is staying with her sister, Mrs F. J. Turner,' Pilkington street. The Misses M'Gregor, who have been staying with their sister, Mrs Sandford Cox, have returned to Wellington.

Miss Butler, of Christchurch, and Miss Aspinall, of South Canterbury, are the guests of Mrs Richard Hudson, Royal terrace.

The Hon. W. Downie Stewart and Alias Stewart arrived from the north on Thursday and are at their residence in Heriot row until Parliament meets next month. Miss Muriel Ellis, M.A., assistant lecturer in history at Victoria College. Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs Arthur Ellis, Roslyn, is staying at Temuka on her return northwards. Airs J. Al. Paterson gave an afternoon tea at her residence, Tennyson street, on Thursday for her sister-in-law, Aliss May Paterson, prior to her return to Woodville. Present were Alesdames J. Haggitt. Oram, Afurdock, Rager (India), Battersby, Alatthewson, and G, Rager and Afisses Black, Macaulay, and Wood. A luncheon party was given at the Otago Women's Club by the president, Lady Ferguson, and members of the Gardening Circle, in honour of Air C. Al. Benzoni and Air Sword (who are retiring from office in the railway service) in recognition of their interest and help in the Railway Garden Competitions. The following silver wedding announcement appeared in the London papers this week (says our London correspondent, writing on April 24) :—Cameron —Whitson.—On April 20, 1906, at Knox Church, Dunedin, New Zealand, Captain J. J. Cameron, R.AI.S. Rimutaka, to Winifred Isabel, daughter of Air T. AV. Whitson, secretary of the Union Steam Ship Company, of New Zealand. A very enjoyable afternoon was given by Airs Aufrere Fenwick at her residence “Fairy Hill,” St Clair. Tea was served in the dining room, the tea table looked charming with a bowl of bronze-red chi-ysanthemums. Present were' Alesdames Chalmers, G. R. Sise, Denny, P. Priest, Ibbotson, and Innes-Walker, Alisses Ensor, Burnside, D. Hartmann, and Scudamore.

At All Saints’ Church a quiet wedding took place when Aliss Vera. AVilkin. daughter of the late Airs J. W. Wilkin, of Royal terrace, and Air Alexander Afackenzie, of Alount Nicholas Station, Wakatipu, were married by the Rev. AV. Hardy-Johnson. The bride was given away by her brother, Air G. L. Wilkin. She wore a smart frock of beige lace and georgette with hat to match, and carried a pretty posy of violets.

Air Percy Vallange gave a dinner party in honour of his birthday in the Somerset Lounge. Afterwards the guests went on to the cabaret at the Tudor Hall. Present were —Air and Airs Guy Tapley, Air and Airs J. R. Laidlaw, Air and Airs Keith de Castro (Timaru), Airs Leslie Mills, Misses L. Williams, B. Cossins (Timaru), Joan Cotterill (Christchurch), B. Black, P. Stronach, A. Throp, N. Fenw’iek, D. Roberts, S. APPherson, and V. Afoule; Messrs E. Wilson, J. Edmond, R. Reeves, S. Solomon, E. Alauneell, D. Roberts, S. M'Pherson, and Dr L. Shield.

A delightful evening was held on Friday at the Otago Women’s Club by the Music Circle, when Air G. W. Johnstone gave a descriptive talk on the “ Dichterliebe ” (Schumann) prior to the musical programme. Both the music and lyrics of this composition are of a Ifign order. Air Johnstone and Aliss Rona Thomson carried out the parts most capably. Others assisting in the programme were Alisses B. Sproston, Cathie Newson, A. Aitcheson, P. Howie, and Air E. R. Benton. Aliss Rona Thomson and Aliss Alaizic Al'Donald acted as able accompanists.

Last Alonday afternoon a tea was given at the Savoy in honour of Airs Sanderson and members., of the W.E.A Drama class. Beautiful bronze chrysanthemums were used for the table decorations. After a delicious tea had been much enjoyed, Airs Burnard on behalf of fellow members of the class presented Airs Sanderson with a handsome cut glass bowl. Air Sanderson in replying for his wife made a graceful little speech. Present were Alesdames Burnard, Hunter, Labes. Smith, Alee, K. A. Wilson, Bridgman, Tyson, Watson, and Halligan, and Alisses MGcorge, Burgess (2), Laing, Cameron. Drakely, Glass, and Bonnin, and Messrs Frye, and Gore.

_ A very enjoyable bridge evening was given by Airs F. T. Anderson on Wednesday at her residence, London street, for her - guest Airs R. Al. Chadwick of Napier, who was taken' very much by surprise and much touched when each guest presented her with a piece of china to replenish her supply which suffered considerably during the recent earthquakes. Present were Alesdames R. Hudson, J. W. Smeaton, W. Evans. J. E. Alaeassey, Worker (Napier), J. Alollison, S. C. Wilson, W. Hudson, Arthur Barnett. J. Ringland, Hunter, Hocking, T. Scoular, H. Barron,

V. Jacobs, H. K. Wilkinson, Emerson, and Seelye, and Alisses Al. Anderson, E. Alollison, Peake, and Butler (Christchurch), and Alessrs Oram, Clowes, Ringland, Barnett.

On the afternoon of April 7, at Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Annie Irene Watt (Nancy), eldest daughter of Air and Airs Robert Ayson, of Toiro, South Otago, became the wife of Alexander Leslie Gibson, only son of the late Air Walter Stevens, of Edinburgh and Bombay, and Mrs Stevens, of London. The Rev. HBond James was the officiating clergyman, and Air Percy Shearman presided at the organ. The lovely South Sea Island church of the London Alissionary Society was a most romantic setting for so happy an occasion. The profusion of sweetlyscented flowers, the tropical foliage and the beautiful sunshine all contributed to the charm of the scene. The church had been beautifully decorated with roses and stephanotis intertwined with pretty pink creepers and asparagus fern, and the railing was festooned with the lovely frangipani blooms. Airs Bond James had kindly superintended this work, which was greatly admired. The scene at the old church was a memorable one. Native friends came in numbers to sit in the gallery, while the body of the church was reserved for the wedding party and guests. Air Colin Taverner and Air Jack Wright were the ushers. The bride, who, in the absence of her parents, was given away by her cousin, Judge H. F. Ayson, looked very lovely in an ankle-length and short-train gown of fine ivory georgette, prettily draped with side panels, and finished at the back with a shoulder cape reaching to the waist. An ivory crinoline and lace hat, softly trimmed with a large georgette flower; a bar brooch inset with South Sea Island pearls, and a necklet of pearls made a most becoming ensemble. She carried a sheaf of small white roses artistically intermingled with the delicate asparagus fern. The two bridesmaids were Miss Grace Alouat and Alias Mavis Afooney. Their charming sleeveless frocks were of orchid and pale yellow georgette, respectively. They wore summer felt hats to tone and pretty French necklaces, and each carried a sheaf of roses in pale pink and yellow shades. The bridegroom was attended by Air Norman AFKegg as best man, anil Air Leslie Cunningham as groomsman. A reception was held immediately after the religious ceremony at “ Ngatipa,” the beautifully situated residence of Mr 11. F. Ayson. The guests, who numbered over 70, were received by Mrs Stevens, mother of the bridegroom, and Afrs C. A. Alooney. Airs Stevens wore a dainty gown of rose pink georgette, with a black summer felt hat relieved with rose pink applique flowers. She carried a Victorian posy of deep pink roses. Mrs Alooney was a graceful figure in a gown of rich, dark beige lace relieved with touches of red, and a large crinoline hat in beige. Her posy was of red roses. Refreshments were served on the wide shaded veranda, which had been converted into a lounge. The usual toasts were honoured and a very happy time was spent. Wireless messages of congratulation were received from New Zealand. Australia, and America. The happy couple left later to spend their honeymoon at the delightful beach cottage of Mr and Afrs Robert AFKegg, which is situated at the southern extremity of the island.

INVERCARGILL, Alay 23. Aliss Jenny Rodger has returned from Christchurch. Airs R. Burns-Watson, Don street, is the guest of Aliss Adamson, of Castle Rock. Airs K. D. Andrews-Baxter has returned from Dunedin. Aliss Kitty Hazlett has gone to Burwood for two months. The Alisses Beatrice and Lou Lawrence are visiting Dunedin for the Columba Old Girls’ dance. Airs C. C. Jennings has returned from Christchurch. Airs T. H. Nicholson is visiting Dunedin. Airs D. K. Logan and family, who were the guests of Airs F. G. O’Beirne, Esk street, have returned to Masterton. Aliss Alary Webb went up to Dunedin to meet Air and Airs W. E. Hunt on their return from Wellington. Airs T. Alenzies Watson, of Alorven, is the guest of Airs J. L. AI‘G. Watson, Forth street. Air and Airs H. Carswell have returned from a short visit to Dunedin and Queenstown. Miss Afolly Al'Gregor, of Alount Linton, is the guest of Afrs A. L. Wyllie, Esk street. Aliss Daphne Vyner, of Wellington, is the guest of Aliss Muir, Duke street. Airs H. W. Royds, Alice street, is visiting Airs H. D. Irving, of Otautau. Hostesses at bridge or tea during the week included Alesdames J. B. Reid, J. Chilwell, J. H. Waymouth, C. J. Brodrick, and H. Drees, Miss Ross, and host, Mr Neil Watson. Afrs F. Wentworth Wade has returned from Nelson. Dr and Mrs AFKellar, Air and Mrs Becker, and Miss Lambert, all of Dunedin, stayed at the Grand Hotel during the week.

Aliss Irene W’ilson. of Wellington, is the guest of All's F. Al. Corkill, Gala street.

There have been a number of young peoples’ dances during the week. Last Saturday evening Aliss Phyllis Taylor arranged a large surprise party, which visited Aliss Julie Snow at her home in Yarrow street: on Alonday a dance was held for Afaster Edgell Abbley-Jones at his parents’ residence, North road; on Wednesday a surprise party visited Airs Ritchie Crawford’s residence at Otatara; on Thursday Miss Kathleen Anderson gave a dance at A 7 ictoria Park for her niece, Pat Alacalister, home from Craighead for the holidays; and on Friday another surprise party visited Dr Afacdonald’s residence at Otatara. On Tuesday evening “ Alilestones,” the play by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblauch was read by members of the Play-reading Circle of the Women’s Club, when the reception room was well filled with members who had come to hear it. Airs H. J. Farrant gave an interesting sketch of the late Arnold Bennett’s life and activities. The following was the cast: —John Rhead, Airs Stanley Brown; Gertrude Rhead. Afiss Alanson; Mrs Rhead, Airs A. Al. Alacdonald; Rose Sibley, Airs L. B. Hutton; Emily Rhead, Airs John Alacdonald; Nancy Sibley, Airs Lancaster; Sam Sibley, Airs Ritchie Crawford; Ned Pym, Airs J. G. Alacdonald; Arthur Preece. Airs R. S. AlTnnes; the Hon. Aluriel Pym, Aliss Erin Aioffett; Gerald, Lord Alonkhurst, Aliss Bailey; Richard Sibley, Airs F. M. Corkill; Mrs Smyth ieg read the parts of Webster and Thompson, and Airs H. J. Farrant the chorus. The engagement is announced of Esther, third daughter of the Rev. F. and Airs Sampson, of Invercargill, and William Henry, only son of Air and Airs F. AV. James, Chelmsford street, Invercargill. On Friday the Alusic Circle of the Women’s Club held its first evening for the winter season. In the absence of the chairwoman, Airs C. R. S. Barrett, Aliss O’Byrne was hostess, reading a letter of welcome to the new members from Airs Barrett. The following programme was very well received:—Pianoforte duet, "Black Sea” (Roloff), Alisses AL and E. O'Byrne; song, “I Heard You Singing” (Eric Coates), Airs C. A. Stewart; pianoforte solo, Impromptu Alazurk (Theodore Lack), Aliss W. Thom; song, “Aly Heart is a Haven” (Irving Steinel), Airs J. D. Campbell; song “A Song of Autumn” (Edward Elgar), Airs E. K. Alills; recitation, “Temper in October,” Aliss Cran; song, “A Summer Night” (Goring Thomas), Aliss M. A. Jopp; pianoforte solo, “Alt Wein” (Godowsky). Miss E. O’Byrne; vocal duet, Nocturne (Denza), Alesdames E. K. Alills and J. Johnstone; song, “ Dreary Steepe ” (Grechanimov), Airs B. W. Hewat. Amongst those present were Alesdames C. A. Stewart. AV. AV. Alillar, AV. Drummond, A. E. H. Bath, D. W. Al'Kay, T. F. Alacdonald, Randle, C. F. Hackworth, J. H. AA 7 atson, J. J. Al'Crostie, H. R. Gibson, T. Al. Alaclonald, J. Johnstone, Lancaster, J. N. Armour. R. G. Sedden, C. C. Alunnings, A. Derbie, AV. N. Johnston, R. James (Dunedin), Alisses Al’Kay, Alehaffey, C. King. Crofts, P. Pilcher, AV. Thom. Taylor (Wellington), and Bonnington (Christchurch).

OAAIARU, Alay 23. Air and Aliss Reid, who have been staying with their sister, Airs Gillies, of Auckland, have returned, and are staying at the Queen’s Hotel. Miss Humphries, of Wellington, is the guest of her brother, Air F. AV. and Mrs Humphries, Hull street. Mrs Morrison and her little daughter, who have been visiting Aliss Sutton, Tees street, has returned to AVaimate. Air and Airs Roy Mitchell have come down from their run for the -week-end. Aliss Napier has returned to AVaimate. Aliss Elsie Sutton has returned from Hanmer Springs. Aliss Beatrice Humphries, of Winton, is the guest of her parents, Air and Airs Humphries, Hull street. Airs Dunlop and her little daughter, who were motoring from Christchurch, spent the week-end in Oamaru on their return to Dunedin. AVAIMATE, May 23. Afrs T. Dyer and Aliss Field, Shearman street, motored to Christchurch during the week. Alits J. Bradshaw, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Airs Bradshaw, Harris street. Air and Airs R. Carlton have returned from Alount Cook and taken up residence in Rhodes street. Aliss Theresa Cleland, of Waimate, has left for Dunedin to take up her duties at St. Helens Hospital. Mr and Airs J. Alarsh. Rhodes street, left during the week for their new home in Dunedin. Airs G. Collett, Innes street, has returned home from a visit to Timaru as the guest of Afrs A. S. Jones. Afrs F. W. Jones, High street, has returned home from Peel Forest, where she was the guest of her daughter, Afrs AV. Thomas, of Timaru. Airs C. Coventry, Opie street, has returned home from a short visit to Otaio.

Aliss Doris Hodges, who has been the guest of her mother, Afrs Hodges, “The Hills,” has returned to Alount Peel. The Rev. and Airs John AVilson, the vicarage, AVaihao Downs, are the guests of Mrs E. C. d’Auvergne, AVaihao Forks, prior to leaving for their new home at the Chatham Islands. Airs A. A 7. Richards, “The Homestead,” AA 7 aihao Downs, gave a very enjoyable bridge afternoon in honour of Airs J. AVilson, who is leaving, for the Chatham Islands. Among those present were Alesdames J. W’ilson, E. C. d’Auvergne, Al’Bride, D. Alacdonald, D. Chisholm, G. Springer, L. Leslie, Cotton, D. Borrie, A. Scott, R. Watters, and R. Rickman, and Alisses Al. d’Auvergne, A. Jones, and E. Simpson.

TIMARU, Alay 22. Airs AA 7 alter Raymond, Park lane, who has been staying at Aloeraki, is now visiting Dunedin. Mrs D. C. Alaefarlane, of Waiau, is spending a few days with Airs G. H. Cossins, “ Ardnaquere.” Aliss Alary AA 7 eld, of Blenheim, is the guest of Airs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren’s terrace, for a few days. Airs W. N. Bond, of “ Dunrobin,” Southland, is staying with Airs Elworthy, “ Pareora Cottage.” Air and Airs B. H. Howell, “ Alatata,” Cave, have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Air George Farrar, of England, has left on his return trip after being the guest of Air and Airs Alaurice Harper, AA’aitawa, and Air and Airs P. A. Elworthy, Gordon’s Valley. Airs George Helmore and Airs Heathcote Gray, of Christchurch, have left for the north after spending a few days with Airs Neill Rattray, “ Ngahere,” Waimate. Air and Airs J. D. H. Buchanan, Granchester Schoo], have returned from Dunedin. Airs Al. G. Bruce, “ Rollesby,” has returned to Burke’s Pass after spending a few days with Airs W. L. Long, Wai-ili road. Airs Garth Gallaway and Airs Gallaway, of Dunedin, are guests at the Grosvenor Hotel for a few days. Aliss Rosamond Rolleston, Le Cren's terrace, has returned from a visit to Airs John Barker, of Four Peaks. Aliss Evelyn Pinckney, of “Glenaray,” who has been staying with Airs AV. H. Unwin, Church street, is now the guest of Aliss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Afrs AV. IL AA’alton and Miss Dorothy Walton, Park lane, have left to spend a few days at Peel Forest. Mrs Keith de Castro, Sealy street, and Aliss Betty Cossins, “ Ardnaquere,” have returned from a short visit to Dunedin. Aliss Ailie Gillies. Afayfield, is staying with Airs J. Studholme, of Christchurch, on her way to North Canterbury. Aliss Kathleen Gresson, of Christchurch, has returned north after a visit to Mrs B. H. Tripp, “ Orielton.” Afrs C. L. Orbell and the Afisses Orbell, “ Pentlow.” have returned from a holiday spent at Lake Grasmere. Airs Randal Burdon, of Christchurch, is spending a few days with Airs B. H. Tripp, “ Orielton.” Miss Elizabeth Shand, of Dunedin, has left for the south after staying with Airs Walter Raymond at her cottage at Aloeraki. Airs R. D. King. Sophia street, is spending a few days in Christchurch. Airs F. F. A. Ulrich, Elizabeth street, has returned from Methven, where she has been staying with her children. Aliss W’hitmore-Searle, of AVairarapa, has left to stay with Mrs Julius, Christchurch, after spending a few davs with Mrs Arthur Hope, “ Tumanako.” Mrs R. L. Wigley, Highfield, has returned from a-visit to Dunedin. Afrs Fisher, of Eiffelton, is staying with Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Granchester School. Afr and Airs Norman Hope, of “ The Grampians,” are the guests of Air and Mrs Arthur Hope, “ Tumanako,” AVai-iti road. Afrs Spencer, “ Sundrum.” AA’oodbury, is the guest of Airs H. D. Acland, of Christchurch. Airs R. Hunter-AA 7 eston. “ Highthorne,” has left to stay at Alount John. The engagement is announced of Alary, elder daughter of Air and Airs Edward Inman, of Cattle Valley, Fairlie, and Gerald Fancourt, youngest son of Airs and and the late Air H. A. Nevins, of AVairarapa, North Island. The Alisses Thorpe, Aliss Jackson, Aliss Smith, Mrs Sydney Smith, Airs Sutcliffe, Airs Bowles, and the Alisses Callahan were Christchurch visitors who left to-day to stay at the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Airs Nevill-Smith and Aliss Amy NevillSmith, “ Silver Birches,” Sophia street, vyho have been staying at their cottage, “ The Downs,” Geraldine, returned home on Saturday. Dr Elspeth Fitzgerald, who came to Christchurch for the inaugural meeting of the Sunlight League of New Zealand and has been the guest of Mrs F. AA 7 ilding, “ Townhope,” Opawa, returned to-day to her home in Oamaru. Miss Sybil Lee, of Otaki, left for Geraldine to-dav to be the guest of Aliss Williams, “ Charlcombe,” after spending a few days with the Afisses AA 7 oollcombq Trafalgar street.

Mrs W. A. Moore, “Venard,” Wai-iti Toad, has returned from a visit to Lady Ki nsey, of Christchurch. Miss Sheilia Howell, of Cave, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH, May 22. Mr and Mrs C. DI. Ollivier, “ Glenelg, ’ Dlurray-Aynsley Hill, entertained a number of their friends on Thursday night at a very pleasant picture party, held at the Regent Theatre. After the screening of “ Viennese Nights,” the guests were entertained at supper in the theatre lounge, where the supper tables were decorated with beautiful tawny chrysanthemums. Those present were Miss Lois Ollivier, Mrs George Rhodes, Hon. G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith, Dr and Mrs John Stevenson, and Misses Margaret and Janet Stevenson, Mrs Charles Reid, Miss Sise (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. C. Clarkson, Mr and Mrs J. H. Williams, Brigadier DI. DI. Gard’ner and Mrs Gard’ner, Mr and Mrs H. D. Acland, Mr and Mrs J. Diacgibbon, and Misses Ella and Joyce Diacgibbon, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Miss Cowlishaw, Mrs A. E. Cooper and tlie Misses Cooper, Miss D. Bone, Miss Joan Lee, Mrs J. F. Buchanan and Mies Helen Buchanan, Mr and Mrs E. C. Huie and Miss A. Huie, Mr and Mrs George Aitken, Mr and Mrs Ben Howell, Mr and Mrs Frank Wilding. Mrs Edwin Hay and Miss Lesley Hay, Mr Kresse, Dr H. T. D. Acland, Dr Frank Scott, Mr Michael Acland, and Mr James Williams. Lady Boys, who is leaving for England this week, was hostess at a small farewell dinner party at Warwick House on Thursday night. The guests included Mrs W. Fox, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs G. MTlraith, Miss Cracroft Wilson, Mrs H. Kitson, and Miss Pearl Harley. On Friday night, Miss Cowliehaw was hostess at a small bridge party, the guest of honour being Miss Sise, of Dunedin. Others present were Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mies Bromley Cocks, Miss D. Humphreys, Miss D. Bone, and Miss R. Cracroft Wileon. Sir Francis and Lady Boys have left for Wellington on the first stage of their journey to England. Miss D. Allen, Shepreth Cottage, Bealey avenue, is visiting Lady Allen, of Dunedin. Mrs Peter Hall, Fendalton, is spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Miee Dorothy Day and Mies Esther Upham, Gloucester street, are spending a holiday at the Rakaia fishing huts. Mrs Charles Cooper and Miss Joan Cooper, Brown’s road, who have been visiting Wellington, have returned to Christchurch.

Mrs Spencer, of Woodbury, is at present the gueet of Mrs H. D. Acland, Park terrace. Miss Sheila Cordner, Fendalton, is the guest of Mrs D. Watson, “ Whakatata, Greenpark. Miss Peggy Salmon, of Dunedin, is the guest of Miss Norah Haggitt, St. Mary’s Vicarage, Merivale. Mrs Charles Reid, Merivale lane, who has been visiting Nelson, has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Cecil Ollivier have returned from a short visit to Nelson. The engagement is announced of Edna May, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wilson, of Tainui, and Arthur Reginald, third son of Canon and Mrs Williams, of Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Derek S., youngest son of Colonel and the late Mrs John Studholme, of Middleton Grange, Christchurch, and Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford, of St. Andrews, Scotland. The engagement is announced of Sylvia, daughter of Mrs Musgrave and the late Mr H. E. Musgrave, of Mount Pleasant, and Mr A. E. Bircks, of South Africa. Miss Musgrave left New Zealand for . England a few years ago and went later to South Africa. She is now staying with her sister in Lourcnco Marquee. The engagement is announced of Aroha, youngest daughter of Mr Walter Clifford, of Fendalton, Christchurch, and Alf. Brustad, of Hamar, Norway. BLENHEIM, May 22. At her residence in Poynter street, Mrs E. J. Harvey entertained a few 1 friends at bridge in honour of Mrs Keddwell, of Levin, who is at present staying with her; The drawing room where, bridge was played was prettily arranged with bowls of roses and autumn, foliage. Mrs F. Mogridge was fortunate in winning the prize for highest score, and Mrs Julian came second. ‘ Mrs Harvey was wearing wine coloured ring velvet, and Mrs Keddwell floral georgette. Others present were Dlesdamcs C. Mills. Bridge, P. Monro, Sprosen, Julian, P. Wiffen, Whibley, Mogridge, aild V. Powell, and Miss Lewis. One of the jolliest dances for some time was that given for young people by Mr and Mrs E. G. Blick at their home “Burtergill,” in the Awatere on Friday evening. Besides those resident in the district a large bus conveyed guests from Blenheim. Dancing took place on the spacious

veranda room, the adjoining veranda being enclosed for those sitting out, while soft drinks were served in the ante ro. |.. The non-dancers played cards in the [ rawing room, The drawing room was dieorated with chrysanthemums, the dining room and also the supper table being arranged with bronze and lemon coloured chrysanthemums. Dancing was enjoyed until morning when all present joined in singing “Auld Lang Syne,” bringing a most enjoyable function to a close. Three hearty cheers were given for the host and hostess, and three additional cheers for Miss Dorothy Blick. Miss Blick _ was wearing black crepe de chine relieved with creme lace, while Miss Dorothy Blick looked well in apricot embossed georgette. Others present were Mesdames Seater (black and silver gown), J. M‘Lauchlan (black georgette), H. Lissaman (gold lace), Fleming (black lace), Oswald (black taffeta), Andrew, of Birch Hill (black satin), Andrews (wine coloured satin), C. Waddy (black georgette); Misses J. A’Court, of Christchurch (green satin), Woolley (blue lace), K. Woolley satin), J. Fleming (floral ninon), K. Redwood (floral georgette), F. Pattie (orange organdie), L. Andrews (blue satin), M. Andrew (green taffeta), R. Oswald (green georgette), DI. Salmond, of 'Wellington (green georgette), J. Andrew (pink satin), J. Hursthouse (green moire), H. Waddy (black taffeta), D. Waddy (blue satin), B. Rudd (scarlet tulle), Helen Rudd (pink taffeta), W. Horde, of England (red satin), DI. Lissaman (lemon georgette), R. Lissaman (pale pink taffeta), L. Morrin (green velvet and georgette), F. Oswald (white muslin), DI. Goulter (green silk), N. Dl'Lauehlan (green georgette), E. Thompson (black taffeta), and P. Willis (blue georgette); Messrs E. Blick. K. Lissaman, I. Lissaman, P. Perry, H. Simpson. K. Scott, F. Redwood, B. Clouston, lan Van Asche, N. Richmond. R. Andrews, W. Andrews, Stocker, D. M'Caskey, Douglas Balfour, C. Latter, G. Goulter, T. Clouston, P. Wood, L. DPRae, B. Masefield, G. Andrew, DI. Adams, E. Oswald, I. Stace, D. Stace, and L. M‘Lauchlan, and Dr R. Adams. On Friday afternoon at the Masonic Hall the members of the Blenheim Victoria League held their annual meeting. The hall was charmingly arranged with yellow and bronze coloured chrysanthemums, and afternoon tea was dispensed by the committee. On behalf of those present Mrs C. Rutherford presented the honorary secretary, Miss _ Nancy Grigg with a brooch in appreciation of her services. Some of those present were Mesdames C. Rutherford, Fell, Stocker, Nathan, Weld, C. Mills, Wilkinson, Teschemaker. Corry, Wintringham, Churchward, Ball, Green, and Bacon, and Misses Grigg, Bell, and H. M'Callum. Mrs Critchley, “ Tyntcsfield,” is visiting Wellington. Mrs J. Jenkins, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Jenkins in Muller road. Miss Ball, Grove road, has returned from a most enjoyable holiday spent in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Seater, of Blenheim, and Miss Joan A'Court. of Christchurch, are visiting Mr and Dlrs E. G. Blick at “ Burtergill,” in the Awatere. Mrs F. Reid, Maxwell road, has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Miss DI. Salmon, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs Hursthouse in Seymour street. Mrs Hamilton Redwood and Miss Betty Redwood, of “ Okaha.” Pelorus Sounds, are visiting Mrs H. Y. Monro at “ Bankhouse.” Mrs Keddwell, of Levin, is visiting Mrs E. J. Harvey in Poynter street.

WELLINGTON, May 22. The Wellington Rotary Club holds an entertainment at the beginning of each winter in order to provide a special fund for assistance to needy cases during the cold weather. The function took the form of a cabaret dance this week, held at Kirkcaldie’s large tearoom, which was brightly decorated for the occasion. Beautiful baskets of pink crepe paper sweet peas, and feathery foliage were suspended across the room, while the lights were shaded in the same tone of pink. Clusters of pink cherry, blossom were used effectively, also bamboo palms, and large baskets of hydrangeas. The lounge was arranged comfortably for sitting out, and bridge tables were there also. Supper was set in the Jacobean room, which was adorned with yellow streamers and Iceland poppies. During the evening an interesting demonstration of the quickstep and the slow waltz were given by Miss Valma Spiller and Mr T.' R. MacGregor and by Miss Connop and Mr Cottier. Dr Bowerbank (president) and Mrs Bowerbank received the guests, the latter in a flounced gown of black georgette. Among bthers present were Mesdames Macdonald, Wilson, S. Kirkcaldie, D. C. Peacock, E. P. Hay, Cramond, La Trobe, Gray Young, H. H. Sterling, G. George, Mope Piimmer, H. S. Hislop, Sutherland, Rowland, Magee, G. Russell, Gibbons, A. W. Duncan, Albert Russell, and N. Gibbons, and Misses Nicholls, Lbwe (secretary), F. Penney, Meadows, Hurn, Hodgson, B. Hunter, and many others. Bishopscourt was the scene of a cordial farewell party given in honour of Miss Telfer, who is retiring frorr a matron’s position at St. Mary’s Homes at Karori after 20 years of service. Opportunity was taken to give congratulations to the chief matron, Miss Parlane, who has held her position now for 25 years. Presentations were made to both ladies by the Bishop of Wellington, a cheque being given to Miss Telfer. and an artistic “ period ’’ chair to Miss Parlane. Mrs Sprott entertained all to afternoon tea before the presentations, and was assisted by her daugh-

ter, Mrs Coleridge, and Miss Coleridge, and by her sister, Miss Campbell. The tables were decorated with bronze chrysanthemums, and charming baskets ot the same flowers were handed to each guest of honour on arrival. Among those present were Archdeacon and Mrs Hansell, Archdeacon and Mrs Johnson, Canon James, Rev. Mr and Mrs Ashley Jones, Mr J. W. Henderson, Mr R. A. Wright, M.P., and Mrs Wright, Mesdames Shirtcliffe, R. E. Hayes, Macdonald, D. Anderson, Montgomery, Gooder, Dr Platts-Dlills, Dr A. Paterson, Dr Sylvia Chapman, Misses Moriah, Kirk, and many more. A large gathering of musical people assembled at the Palm Lounge of the Hotel St. George on the invitation of the Wellington Society of Musicians, and Messrs J. and N. Tait, to meet Joseph Hislop and Mr I. Goodman, his pianist. The lounge was very artistically arranged with the palms, which give it its name, and large bowls of chrysanthemums. Mr Harrison Cook (president of the society) spoke first, in the absence of the Mayor (Mr G. A. Troup), who with the Mayoress, was at the laying of the foundation stone of the Wellington Carillon. Mr Cook gave a warm and quite poetical welcome, in Maori fashion, and finished with a Maori quotation, which alluded to the guests’ arrival over great waters in a “ great canoe.” Dlr R. H. Nimmo, as Chieftain of the Caledonian Society, gave a cordial welcome to the great tenor, congratulating himself on being a fellow-country-man with him. Mr Troup, on his arrival spoke on something the same lines, and all were agreed in the pleasure which it gave to all that Dlr Hislop should have paid New Zealand a second visit. In his reply, Dlr Hislop alluded gracefully to the generous hospitality and cordiality of New Zealanders, and also spoke of their prowess overseas in sports and games. It was a very pleaant gathering altogecner, and after tea, a number of those present had an opportunity of meeting both Dlr Hislop and Mr Goodman. Among those present were Dlrs Harrison Cook, Sir John and Lady Luke, Dlr and Dlrs Douglas T«*yler, Dlr and Dlrs Temple White, Signor Cesaroni, Dlr and Dlrs Gordon Short, Dlr and Mrs J. Farrell, Dlr Trevor Fisher, Dliss Hiscocks, Dliss Dloore, Dlr and Dlrs E. 11. Anderson. Dlr and Dlrs Herbert Wood, Dlr and Dlrs H. R. Fisher, Dlr A. and Dliss Gray, and Dladame de Dlauny, Dlrs Cachemaille, Dliss Ballinger, Dlr and Dlrs Cartwright, Dlr and Dlrs S. Kirkcaldie, Dlr and Mrs Cowles, Dlr Ellwood, Dlrs Pigeon, and many others. Sir Francis and Lady Boys have been in Wellington en route for a visit to England.

Dlr and Dlrs C. W. Dlackenzie, of Timaru, have arrived in Wellington for a visit. Dlrs Dlalcolm Ross, Hill street, has left for a visit to Sir Heaton Rhodes and his sister at “ Otahuna,” Christchurch, and later will visit Dunedin. The Dlisses Gertrude and Rae Trolove have returned to Dlarlborough from Wei- • lington. Mr and Dlrs Ralph Lowry have returned to Hawke’s Bay from Wellington. Dlrs diaries Bean has returned to Christchurch after a visit to her daughter, Mrs H. W. Harris, of Island Bay. Dlr and Mrs Stuart Dlair, of Fendalton, Christchurch, are visiting Wellington. Dliss Joan Drury, who has been visiting Lady Buckleton, has returned to Christchurch. Dliss Jocelyn Bloomfield, of Auckland, is the guest of Dlrs V. Riddiford, Lower Hutt. Dliss DI. DlacGregor, who recently returned from abroad, is the guest of her sister, Dlrs Sandford Cox, of Dunedin. Dlrs H. E. Evans, of 'Wellington, is the guest of Dlrs G. Reid, of Dunedin. A wedding of much interest took place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon, when Jean, daughter of Dlr and Dlrs G. A. Troup, of Kelburn, Wellington, was married to Stanley, son of Dlr and Dlrs D. Weir, of Auckland. The Rev. J. Blanchard officiated, and Dlr Kerry played the wedding music. The church was decorated with large bowls of hydrangeas and other flowers. The bride, who arrived with her father, was in a charming gown of fine cream Brussels net, deeplj r hand-embroidered at the hem, over palest pink crepe de chine, the bodice long, and outlined with a belt of ivory taffetas embroidered in gold, motifs of the same being arranged round the skirt. Short puffed sleeves were worn, while the long veil of Hointon point fell over all, worn cap fashion, with a narrow wreath of orange buds and leaves. A. string of pearls was worn, and a sheaf of lilium auratum and cream roses was carried. Dliss Ina Troup (sister) was bridesmaid, in a frock of pale coral mousseline, long, and draped to the figure, her hat being of velvet to tone, stitched with gold, and lined with pale green, a bow of the green finishing the back. Her bouquet was of shaded pink roses. Dlr J. R. Herd was best man, and Dlessrs A. Ivory and A. Wilson were ushers at the church. The wedding reception took place at Kirkcaldie’s where the lounge was arranged as a drawing room, with pink lights and flowers, the Jacobean room being set for the breakfast, the decorations again being pink, with a large wedding bell of pink rose petals in crepe paper. Dlrs Troup received the guests, wearing a frock of black Spanish lace over beige crepe de chine, a black velvet hat with an osprey, white fox furs, and a bouquet of autumn tinted roses. Dliss A. Troup was in green velvet, with a smart beret to tone, and stone marten furs. Dlrs Weir (mother of the bridegroom) wore black georgette and lace and a black hat, her bouquet being of autumn tinted roses and foliage. Dliss Weir was in blue ninon and a beret to tone. Other relatives present were Dlr and Dlrs Butler (Napier), Mr and Dlrs H. Butler (Auckland), Dlrs Dloore, and Dlrs and Dliss Clementson. There was a large and representative gathering of well-known Wellington people, the speeches being made by the Rev. Dlr Blanchard, Dlessrs A. Smith, T. Corkill, Troup, Weir, and others. The bride’s travelling costume was of brown flecked cloth, with a beige silk vest, a felt hat to tone, with a steel buckle, and stone marten furs.

WAIRARAPA, Dlay 22. The wedding was solemnised in St. Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church, Pahiatua, recently, of Helen Theresa, eldest daughter of Dlr and Mrs T. O’Donnell, of Dlangamutu, and Edward Henaghan, son of the late Dlr and Dlrs Henaghan, of Whakaronga, Palmerston North. The bridesmaids were Dlisses Dlargaret O’Don-

nell and Diary O'Donnell. The best man was Dlr Pat Spellman, of Woodville, and Dlr T. O'Donnell was groomsman. The wedding was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Kilbirnie, recently, of Elsie Jessie, third daughter of Dlrs and the late Mr James Cooper, of Hinakura, to Captain T. S. Burgess, N.A.R.. eldest son of Dlrs E. Burgess, of Adelaide. Dliss Dlolly Cooper was bridesmaid,; while the best man was Dlr Keith Kinniburgh. The engagement is announced of Flora, eldest daughter of Dlr and Dlrs Robert DPLeod, of “ Ruawata,” Dlartinborough, and Hubert W., eldest son of Dlr and Dlrs H. W. Tingey, of Epsom, Auckland. The wedding was celebrated quietly at Pahiatua recently of Helen, only daughter of Dlr and Dire T. Fleming, of Albert etreet, Pahiatua, *and Robert Selkirk Dlay, elder son of Dlrs F. Cooper, of Ballance. Dliss Grace Cheal, of Levin, was bridesmaid, and Dlr W. Dlay attended his brother as best man. Dlrs A. Keith. Upper Plain, Dlasterton, is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Dlrs J. Dlulvaney, Masterton, is visiting Pahiatua. Dlrs Arthur Dlorgan, Dlasterton, is staying in Dlartinborough. Dliss P. Walker. Dlasterton, is spending a holiday in Otaki. Dliss Nancy Carrick, Dlasterton, is visiting Christchurch. Dliss Joyce Taylor, and Dliss L. Vincent, Pahiatua, have returned from a motor trip to Wellington. Dliss Olive Cave, Dlasterton, is spending a holiday with her parents at the Sounds. Dliss Gwen Breakwell, Dannevirke. is the guest of Dliss Jessie Dlorrisou, Dlasterton. Dlrs C. O. Hodgins, and family, Dlasterton, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Dliss Alice Eton, Dlasterton, is spending a short holiday at Longbush, Dlasterton. Dliss L. Cocker. Dlasterton, is spending a holiday in Feilding. Dlrs Howard, Hastinns, is the guest of Dlrs L. Wilton, Rangitumau.

FEILDING, Dlay 22. Dlr and Dlrs Downer have left on a viiit to Tauranga. Dliss Joyce Darragh is visiting Nelson. Dliss Norah Burke is paying a visit to friends in Hawera. Dlr and Dlrs George Dixon, of Grey street, left during the week by car for their new home in Paeroa, near Thames, where Dlr Dixon takes over the management of the Bank of Australasia. Dlrs Dixon will be greatly missed, as she took an active interest as treasurer in the Girl Guide Dlovement and the Ladies’ Golf Club. Dlr and Dlrs Dlichael Coventry, of Hamilton, have been the guests of Dlr and Mrs F. Ross, Kiwitea. Dliss Clarice DlTlroy is visiting Dlr and Dlrs C. H. Barber, of Carterton. Dliss Iris Dewar, of Aorangi, has returned home after several weeks spent in the South Island. Dliss Flora Conway, of Cheltenham, is the guest of her aunt, Dlrs Newcomb, Havelock North. Dliss Sylvia Cousins, Taihape, is spending a fortnight with her mother at Colyton. Mrs J. Dlorrison and her daughter Alice, of “Glen Kowhai,” Warkworth, North Auckland, are the guests of Dlr and Dlrs H. T. Clover, Dlakino. Dlrs Dr Ritchie, who has been visiting her mother, Dlts Watts, of Grey street, has returned to Auckland. Dlr and Dlrs Steele, of Johnsonville, and their children, who have been the guests of Dlr and Dlrs E. H. Dl'Gruer, West street, returned home early this week.

PALMERSTON NORTH, Dlay 22. A most successful dance, organised by Miss Eileen Elliott, secretary of the Feilding and Palmerston North branches of the Nga Tawa Old Girls’ Association, and carried out with the assistance of the Feilding Nga Tawa old girls, took place in the Parish Hall, Feilding, on Friday evening. The object of the dance was augment the school Cha-vl burnt. The hall was decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery, and gaily coloured Japanese lanterns suspended from the ceiling. The supper tables were charmingly arranged with flowers and shaded leaves. Dlrs Gordon Elliott and the Misses Eileen and Bett.y Elliott contributed music, to which Dliss Joyce Hayward gave a graceful exhibition of the “ Poocock ” and “ Jester ” dances. An exhibition tap dance was given by Dlr W. Fitzherbert, of Palmerston North. The committee were Dlesdamcs E. Hassall (who wore a frock of yellow taffeta), E. Dlonrad (green satin), DI. Dleyrick (white georgette and lace), and H. Hare (white spotted net with pink rosebuds), and Dlisses E. Elliott (green satin and net), B. Elliott (beige georgette and lace), DI. Johnston (red lace), N. Pratt (black lace), DI. Bailey (black georgette), B. Hogg (green satin), DI. Fry (gold lace), R. Conway (green lace), P. Conway (white lace), A. Hare (pink georgette and silver), DI. Rutherford (lemon and black floral taffeta), P. Cousins (rose pink georgette and satin), G. Kellow ! (apricot floral taffeta and net). R. Swainson (red georgette), and J. Fish (floral taffeta). Others present were Dlesdamcs Gordon Elliott (wearing black velvet), L. J. Wild (black georgette and flesh pink), D. Bell (black lace), G. Williamson (black georgette), W. Norris (pink charmeuse), F. Fish (.beige lace), L. Baker (black taffeta), R. Burrell (chocolate lace), A. B. Baker (black satin), DI. Andrews (black taffeta), K. DI. Little (black georgette), R. Reed (figured georgette), G. Goodbchere (black georgette appliqued pink velvet flowers), R. V. Redmayne J white chiffon figured in red japonica and roses), W. H. Burrell (blue floral chiffon), P. G. Redmayne (apricot faille), W. Coombs, Palmerston North (white georgette), A. J, Kellow (beige georgette), J. Graham (black lace), F. S. Dl‘Beth (green lace), and DI. B. DPEwen (red georgette), and Misses B. Dermer (gold lace), DI. Dliles (floral taffeta), L. Humphrey (blue satin), N. Innes, Palmerston North (pink tulle), A. Cornfoot (white floral taffeta), P. Cornfoot (royal blue lace), J. Cornfoot (white floral taffeta), P. Nathan, Palmerston North (white georgette), K. Dl'Leod _ (georgette), B. Jeffries (green satin, with floral pink taffeta), DI. DPLeod (white georgette), N. Jeffries (green georgette appliqued gold flowers), DI.

Elliott (white georgette beaded in silver), E. Trask, Palmerston North (pink satin), DI. Ross (black georgette), R. Dl‘Lure (rose pink net), DI. Goodall, Bulls (blue and scarlet chenille), F. Fitzgerald (pink net), P. Abraham, Palmerston North (black georgette), J. Swainson, Pahiatua (scarlet georgette), B. Swainson (ro=c velvet), R. Lethbridge, Waipawa (white satin), L. Nelson, Pahiatua (black lace), S._ DTPherson, Palmerston North (scarletgeorgette), D. Perry (shell pink lace), DI. Bulls (pale blue floral taffeta), D. Haggitt, Palmerston North (green .find; pink shaded net), DI. Beattie (powder* blue lace), DI. Walsh (green lace over beige), E. MacMillan, Palmerston North (floral satin), J. Cousins (gold net over green satin), S. Cousins (apricot and green celanese satin), N. Rutherford (primrose and gold shot taffeta and fish net), E. Wall, Kairanga (green georgette), O. Wall (parchment satin), D, bhannon (pale blue taffeta, with touches of pink), DI. Amon, Bulls (burgundy lace), I. Perrett, Sanson (pink georgette), E. Cornfoot. Greatford (black taffeta and net), DI. Gillespie, Wellington (black taffetai, DI. Rodgers. Palmerston North (shell pink georgette), B. Rodgers (white taffeta embroidered with gold), and B. Woodward, Palmerston North (blue floral chiffon). Dlrs Landels and Dliss Joan Landels have returned to Hastings. Mrs A. E. Allen is visiting Dlasterton. a^r °y has returned to Hastings. Mrs T. JaggaTd is visiting Wellington. Dlr and Dlrs E. C. Woodward and Dlr and Dlrs Aoung were recent visitors to Hastings.

Dlrs C. J. Graham is visiting Napier. Dliss Gwen Court, of Auckland, is the guest of Dlrs V. T. Dibble. Dlrs Keen, Wood street, has returned from a holiday spent in the South Island. Dliss E. M aterworth, of Wellington, is the guest of Dlrs J. Justice. t E- Trask has been visiting Dlrs J. Dlillward, of Wanganui. Dliss E. Green left last week for Sydney to visit her brother, Dlr P. G. Green. . Dliss Lorna Ferguson, of Wellington, is visiting her mother, Dlrs C. A E. 1' erguson. Dlrs F. H. Cook is visiting Wellington. ° Dlrs A. E Hansel is the guest of Mrs E. Dlaher, of Ohingaiti. • an< Olive Cook are visiting VD ellington. WANGANUI. Dlay 22. -Mrs John Lethbridge, of Otaki*. is the gu est of Mrs Keys,. St. John’s Hill. Mrs Gordon Bartleet, of Auckland, is H. Speed, Dlakirikiri. Dlrs Guy Williams, of Dlasterton, is the guest of Dlrs Russell Grace. “Arles.” Dlrs Hand-Newton, of Christchurch, is the guest of Dr and Dlrs A. H. E Wall Campbell street. Dliss Dliddleton, who has been the guest of Mrs E. W. Silk, College etreet, left yesterday on her return to Christchurch. Mr and Dlrs A. J. Banks, of Durie n.i ’ re t urnei l from a fishing holiday at lokaanu. Lake Taupo, yesterday. Dlrs Knox Gilmer and* Dliss Knox Gilmer, of Wellington, are visiting M anganui. ° Dlr and Dlrs J. Patterson, of India, who are guests of Dlrs A. Good, Hawera, visited Wanganui this week. Dliss _DI Laren and Dliss Rona Duman are visiting Hawera. .Dlrs T. A. Duncan, “Otairi,” who is visiting Sydney, will return to New Zealand at the end of June. Dlrs John Kay, of Wanganui East, is spending a holiday at Ohutu. Dlrs R. Collingwood, of Ohakune, was a visitor to Wanganui last week in order to attend the Dlurray—Dlooseman wedding. Dliss Barnett, of Blenheim, is the "nest of Dlr and Dlrs W. A. Izard, College street. Dliss Dlolly Wicksteed, of Tokomaru Bay, is staying with Dlrs T. C. Jones, St. John’s Hill. . Dlrs Gordon Weekes, Wanganui East, was hostess at a pleasant card evening on Dlondaj’. Bowls of apricot gladioli and violets formed an attractive decoration, and the hostess wore a smart black ring velvet gown. The engagement is announced of Diary Osborn, elder daughter of Dlr and Dlrs G. M alkington, of “ Belmont,” Waverley, and Dan Whitmore, second son of Dlr and Dlrs 11. P. Lance, of Selwyn street, Wanganui. Miss Julie Werry, Nelson street, left this week for Christchurch, where she will spend three or four weeks’ holiday. Dlrs G. W T atson, of Remuera, Auckland, is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. Patterson, Wanganui. Dlr and Dlrs H. Strauchan have returned to W’anganui after a brief visit to Napier. Dlr and Dlrs Charles Higgins. Dlrs Wheal and Dliss WTieal, motored to Napier for a few days this week.

POVERTY BAY, Dlay 20. A pretty wedding was solemnised by Canon H. Packe at Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, when Joan, younger * daughter of Dlr F. J. Wilkes and the late Mrs Wilkes, of Gisborne, was married to Clarence Alexander Young, of Gisborne, youngest son of Dlr and Dlrs W. Young, of Winton, Southland. Dlr Wilfred Kohn presided at the organ, and the church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, was a very pretty picture in her bridal gown of perle-toned satin beaute fashioned with underarm gaugings, goffered to broad front and back inset panels. The skirt was long and flared, with frilled panniers of satin and silver lace, and the frock was finished with a sliced hem. A string of pearls, cream satin court shoes, hose to tone, an exquisite embroidered veil, and a beautiful sheaf of pale pink and white cactus dahlias were charming accessories to her toilette. Dlisses Dorothy Faram and Ngaire Hill were bridesmaids, in very attractive frocks of lagoon blue and sunset pink broche taffeta faille respectively. The frocks were fashioned in Early Victorian style, with high waists, basques, and long, full skirts. The hats were of summer felt to tone, turned off the face, and featuring the new elongated back brim. Court shoes, white elbow-length gloves, and Early Victorian posies completed their toilettes. Two small girls, Misses Aldwyth Kemp and Shirley Richardson (bride’s niece), were dainty flower girls, attired in frocks in miniature to

the bridesmaids’, the former wearing lagoon blue, and the latter sunset pink. 1 Their hats were of silver lace, trimmed with rosebuds, and they carried tiny j Victorian posies. Master Desmond Rich- : ardson was a fascinating page in his long trousered suit of perle-toned satin beaute with kilted ruffles on neck and sleeves. His shoes were of white doeskin, with socks en suite. Mr Cyril Rigby was best man, and Mr W. Young (bridegrooms nephew), of Mossburn, Southland, was groomsman. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Ritz Salon, where Mrs W. A. Richardson (bride’s sister) received the guests, wearing a navy and rose floral chenille velvet ensemble, with tuck-in blouse of cendre de rose crepe de chine, and navy sisal‘straw hat With net brim. Her coat was of brown peschaniki fur, and she carried a bouquet of pink carnations and fern. Miss Thelma Young (bridegroom’s sister), of Dunedin,' was prettily attired in a bottle green model frock of reversible satin, fashioned with, a moulded corsage and long skirt with sectional flares, and long tight-fitting sleeves. Her hat was a bottle green beret toque; her shoes were of green snakeskin; whilst her coat was of musquash fur. She carried a bouquet of gladioli. The cake was three-tier, square, and white and silver. The bride’s travelling frock was an ensemble in cedar crepe de chine piped with oyster, and fashioned with a knee flare with upward peak, and a coat with sectional insets. Her hat was of dark brown condor felt, dipping at the sides, whilst a musquash coat and court shoes with hose to tone were also worn. . Mrs C. Agnew Brown is visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs B. J. Holden, of Hawke s Bay, are guests of Mr and Mrs T. Holden. “ Rimuroa.” Miss Al. Barker, who has been on a visit to Mrs lan Al’Ewan, of Palmerston North, has returned home. Mrs 0. G. Holdsworth was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge .luncheon given at her home at Puha. reception rooms were gay with golden' chrysanthemums, and the luncheon table was enhanced by vases filled with pink lilies. The hostess was gowned in black georgette embroidered with rosebuds. The guests included Mesdames W. Graham, J. G. Appleton, B. J. Holdsworth, L. Cotterill, G. W. Humphrevs, R. Scott. H. Stevens, and E. Brown, and Misses N. Stevens, P. Humphreys, and R. Scott. Dr Isabel Wise gave a very enjoyable musical evening in honour of Mr and Mrs Selwvn Wood, of Morrinsville, who are at present visiting the latter’s mother, Mrs Nat Hooper. The hostess was gowned in delphinium blue lace and georgette. The guest of honour wore green floral chiffon. Mrs Hooper chose lilac and black floral georgette. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss V. Al’Carthy, painoforte solos by Mr Lionel Harris, and instrumental trios by Mrs N. Poulgrain and Messrs F. Neill and F. Wise, also Messrs L. Harris, Neill, and Wise.

HAWKE’S BAY, May 22. The members of the Hastings Women’s Chib held a very enjoyable afternoon in their rooms at Hastings. The vases were I filled with beautiful bronze and coppery chrysanthemums and foliage. A musical I programme was gone through, and was . much apreciated. For many the club has been the only social amusement since the I earthquake. Those present included Mesdames A. Christie, F. Budd, T. H. Lowry, F. Hull, Lovell-Smith, Robertson, Bates, T. Gill, J. A. Miller, Curlett. and Gilbertson, and Misses Christie, W. M'Carthy (Napier), and H. Ford. Mrs Hector Stratton has set the ball rolling by inviting a few friends to a bridge afternoon. There were three tables set in the . drawing room. Lovely chrysanthemums decorated the room. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Mrs O’Meara, who has been indisposed since the earthquake, was a guest. Also present were Mesdames H. Stratton, Georgi, Gifford, A. Rogers, H. Bishop, Gardiner (Wanganui), Jordan, and others. An interesting wedding was that of Miss Lucy Margaret Graham, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. Graham, and Mr Harold Hector Stewart Stubbs, only son of Mr and Mrs Charles Stubbs, of Oliphant road, Hastings. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s stepmother. Miss Eleanor Stubbs was bridesmaid, and Mr Hubert Browning, of Maraekakaho, was best man. A small reception took place after the ceremony, when relatives of the happy pair were present. Mr and Mrs H. H. S. Stubbs left later on a

motor tour of the north. Mrs Gardiner, of Wanganui, is the guest of her sister, Mrs H. Bishop, Knight street, Hastings. Mr and Mrs Winstone Barron have returned to Hawke’s Bay after a holiday spent in Dunedin. Mrs I. R. Chadwick, of Dannevirke, is on a visit to Makaretu. Miss F. Hetley, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. The Misses Hill, Elizabeth road, Napier, are at Taupo. Migs Hayes, Shakespeare road, Napier, is on a visit to Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Jarvis, of Twyford, Hawke’s Bay, are on a. motor tour of Rotorua and Taranaki. Mr and Mrs Tod, of Waipukurau, leave this week to visit Sydney. Mrs G. L. Lethbridge and Miss R. Lethbridge. of Waipawa, are the guests of Mrs Hugh Hare, Arapata. Mr and Mrs Orr and family, of Wairoa, left for 'Wellington, where they intend to reside. Miss D. Arthur, who has been on a visit to Rotorua, has returned to Napier. Mr and Mrs A. E. King, of Waipawa, have been visiting Auckland. Miss Grosvenor, of Lansdowne, Masterton, is visiting friends in Waipukurau. Mrs John Walker, of Waipawa, is on a visit to Taranaki. .Miss Al. Frood. of Auckland, is visiting her sister, Mrs H. Prebble, Wairoa. Mrs J. H. Riddell and Miss E. Riddell have returned from Paeroa to reside in Napier. Miss Jean Gardiner, of Pahiatua, is visiting friends in Dannevirke. Miss Rita- Herbert, of Dannevirke, is on a visit to Turakina. Mrs lan M'Kinnon, of Glengarrie, Hawke’s Bay, is on a visit to Napier. Miss Nita M'Hardy, of Aramoana, Waipawa, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs W. Hansard and Miss Hansard, who have been on an extended visit to Auckland, have returned to Napier. Miss Heywood, of Christchurch, has been staying with Mrs Sanderson, Glenross, Hawke’s Bay. Mrs J. Winlove, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to her home in Waipukurau. Miss J. Telford, wlto has been visiting friends in Hastings, has returned to Gisborne. Mr and Mrs H. B. Williams, of Poverty Bay, are on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. - Mr and Mrs Norman Gray have returned to Hastings from a visit to Masterton. Mr and Airs J. H. Dalton were Auckland visitors to Napier. The engagement is announced of Lulu Eunice, only daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wingate, former]y of Napier, and Arthur George, elder son of Mrs and the late Mr A. Stubbs, of Hillsborough terrace, Hamilton.

WAIKATO. May 21. An enjoyable dance was held in the studio of Mr G. Kingston on Saturday night. Those present were Mrs Stone, Mrs H. Varney, and Misses E. Penney, Al. Blythe, Al. Ross, T. Brook. L. Moore, B. Mitchell. G. Thompson, B. Louden, E. Prince, Carthey, E. Ramsey, P. Davies, L. Street, H. P. Phillips, Fuchell, and R. Penney. An enjoyable dance for young people was held at “ Weston Lea,’’ the home of Mrs E. F. Peacocke, Hamilton, on Friday night. Those present were Misses J. Peacocke, P. Peacocke, E. Strang, J. Cox, D. Chittv. J. Manning, J. Clark, A. Gaze, E. ATNicol. A. Gillies, C. Fairer, N. Ward, E. Monckton, S. Strang, and B. Clark. A very delightful time was spent playing bridge at the home of Mrs Calvert, Cambridge, on Thursday. Those present were Airs Neely, Mrs Banks,' and Misses Al. Collis, R. Calvert. H. Moorhouse, D. Neely, Z. Hunter, N. Banks, J. ! Brewer; N. Armstrong, O. Brewer, N. Porritt, J. Couper, J. Priestley, and J. I Ferguson. The members of the Hamilton Croquet Club held their closing day for the season on Thursday, when the trophies won during the year were presented by the president, Mr H. H. Howden. Those present were Alesdames O’Brien, Earle, Hodgkinson, G. Seifert, Carbon, Blythe, Turbott, York, Johnson, Andrews, Callaghan, Latter, Webster, Savage, Menzies, Reeves, Coombs, Hawken, APLean G. Wilks, Henderson, and Toileridge, and Alisses Earle and Foulston. A dance was held at the Ruakura farm on Saturday night, when the hostess for the evening was Airs Alunro. Those present were Alisses C. Chitty, A. Bell, T. Alonekton, R. Souter, Roach, J. Brewer, C. Pabst, Al. Richards, R. Blythe, Al. Souter, K. Oliver, J, Gainsford, Al. Hewlett, I. Hobbs, Al. King, E. Leslie, D. Clapham, K. Alacky, R. Gilmer. K. Ryan, R. Lewis, Al. Partington, C. Clay-ton-Greene, and Al. Chesterman.

AUCKLAND, Alay 21. A garden party was given last Saturday afternoon by the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe at Government House to a representative number of people engaged in local industries and public services. Her Excellency wore a frock. of beige figured crepe de chine under a tailored coat of fawn flecked tweed, with a fur collar, and a hat of pink felt. Lady Norah Jellicoe wore a frock of her favourite colour, delphinium blue, with brown furs, and a brown felt hat. The weather was delightful, and the greater number of the guests took pleasure in strolling about the grounds, while a pleasant sight was the dancing on the grass tennis law’n to the strains of the splendid band from the Blind Institute. A buffet tea was served in the ballroom, mauve and pink stocks being used to decorate the tables. Among the guests

present were the new Mayor of Auckland. Mr G. W. Hutchison, and the Alayoress, Airs Hutchison, who were being congratulated on all sides for their recent splendid victory. The Auckland Plunket headquarters in Symonds street held an interesting gathering on Friday morning of last week, when representatives of the Rotary Club, the Auckland Savings Bank, the advisory board of the society, the honorary medical staff of the Karitane Hospital, members of the various committees, and women interested in the work of the society were entertained at a tea party given to farewell the president, Airs W. H. Parkes, who is leaving on an extended visit to England. and also to celebrate the opening of tlie new wing, made possible by the donation of £5OO from the Rotary Society. Mr J. H. Frater, who is chairman of the' advisory board of the Plunket Society, gave a short outline of the activities of the society, paying special tribute to the work of Airs Parkes, who hag spared neither her time nor her inoney in furthering the interests of the mothers and babes. Lady Sinclair Lockhart afterwards presented Airs Parkes with an interesting collection of books for the voyage. Sister Goldstine, who has devoted 11 years to the work of the society, and is now retiring. was presented with a record album as a token of the appreciation felt for her. Sister Goldstine has shown such invariable tact and has always been so earnest in her endeavours to help those who have need of the Plunket Society that her retirement is a matter of general regret. Commander and Airs Hewitt are at The Terraces Hotel, Taupo, on a short holiday. Alisa Downie StewaFt. of Dunedin, stayed at the Grand Hotel for a few days after her return from Rotorua with her brother, Air Downie Stewart, but left for the south again on Tuesday evening by the main trunk railway. Airs W. H. Aloss, Hobson street, Wellington, is staying with her relatives, Mr and Airs H. Al. Didsbury, who are living on their farm at Papatoetoe, a few miles from Auckland. Airs Shayle-Gcorge and Aliss ShayleGeorge, of Christchurch, and Airs F. W. Simmonds, of Wellington, are the guests of Airs Al. A. Shayle-George, Grafton street.

It was a most kindly thought that prompted Airs Nello Porter to organise the largely attended bridge party that was held last Wednesday afternoon in the Alilne and Choyce reception hall as a benefit for Alias Ida Lockwood, a wellknown Auckland violinist, who is suffering from a lingering illness. During an interval while tea was being served, a brief musical programme was arranged by Aliss Alaida Hooker and Aliss Berta Carr, who also assisted Airs Porter in the organisation of the party. Our new Alayoress, Airs G. AV. Hutchison, made a short speech in which she spoke of the help given by Aliss Lockwood in numerous concerts and entertainments got up for charitable purposes, and concluded by handing the sum of over £4O, as the proceeds of the party, together with the very sincere wishes of all the guests for Aliss Lockwood’s speedy recovery. Prizes were presented for the bridge, these consisting of articles made by Aliss Lockwood. Airs Lionel Benjamin, of Dunedin, who has many friends in Auckland, is the guest of Airs Hugo Friedlander, Seaview road, Remuera.