TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4029, 2 June 1931, Page 57

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DUNEDIN", June 1. Mrs Oldham is on a visit to Rotorua. Mrs J. Greenfield has returned from Christchurch. Miss Peggy M'Kinlay, of Lawrence, is staying with Mrs Kirk, St. Clair. Mrs J. H. Lewis, of Pukerangi, is the guest of Mrs A. M. Sidey, Melville street. Mrs J. Boyd Dunlop has returned from Christchurch. Mrs Lee Smith is' spending a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Evelyn Pinckney is the guest of Mrs Stanley Batchelor, London street. _ Miss Mary Samson is staying with her sister, Mrs D. Leslie Scott, Melville street. Mrs Stanwell has returned from a visit to Mrs Frank Bell, Shag Valley. Miss Richards has gone south to stay . with Mrs Stephens and Miss Lester, of Invercargill. Mrs Howard Glazebrook, of Hastings, is staying with Mrs A. M. Sidey, Melville street. Mrs L. E. Finch, who has been visiting Mrs A. A. Finch, Royal terrace, has returned to Timaru. Miss Ailsa Wilson, of Timaru,' and Miss Alma Moore, of Winton, came to town for the Columba dance. Miss Blackmore, St. Hilda’s College, is the guest of Mrs G. R. Ritchie, Heriot row. Mrs R. M. Passmore, Allandale road, St. Clair, is in Wellington visiting her sister, Mrs Bilton. Sir Charles and Lady Statham and Miss Marjorie Statham left for Rotorua during last week. Mrs Stanley Batchelor has returned from Waitati, where she has been spending the school holidays. Miss Helen Williams has returned from a visit to Canterbury, and is the guest of Lady Williams, Albert street. Miss Jose Hosking, of Masterton, is the guest of Mrs James Begg, Ross street, Roslyn. Mrs R. M. Chadwick, who has been staying with Mrs F. T. Anderson, London street, has returned to Napier. Mrs Hugh M'Neill, of Sydney, is staying with her sisters, the Misses Rutherford, Roslyn. . Mrs A. D. Bell, of Shag Valley, is staying with her sister, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, “ Fairy Hill,” St. Clair. Miss M. Macaulay, of Oamaru, is visiting hep sister, Miss Macaulay, Victoria street, St. Clair. Dr and Mrs E. K. Edie, who until recently have lived at Tokanui, have come to live at Green Island, where Dr Edie intends to practise. Mr and Mrs Miller Shand, of Christchurch, are also guests of Mrs D. Leslie Scott, Melville street, fop the Winter Show and races. A bridge evening was given on Tuesday by Mrs R. V. Pike at her residence, Anderson’s Bay. Present were Mr and Mrs E. J. P. Denny, Dr and Mrs A. M. Begg, Dr and Mrs E. K. Edie, Mrs Burnside, Misses Darling and Thompson (2), and Mr Walter Brent. On Tuesday evening Miss Macaulay, St. Clair, gave a bridge party in honour of her sister, Miss E. Macaulay, of Oamaru. Present were Mesdames R. Scorgie, J. M. Paterson, F. Forrester, and M. Watt, and Misses Featherston, M. Watson, and Watts. On Wednesday evening Mrs "Percy Priest gave a three-table bridge party at her residence, St. Clair. Present were Mesdames Aufrere Fenwick, G. P. Sise, J. H. Crawshaw, C. T. Irvine, Innes-Walker, H. D. W. Brewer, M'Dougall, and Brian Pearce (Melbourne), and. Misses J. Priest, J. Oram, and M. Featherston. Mr Joseph Hislop’s concerts on Thursday and Saturday evenings in the Town Hall drew large audiences, which proved by the enthusiasm that a real love of good music and singing still exists. At the farewell concert on Saturday evening both Mr Hislop and Mr Isidor Goodman

were most generous in responding to encores, returning again and again. The former’s charming voice will long live in the memory of those -who were fortunate in hearing him. Mrs Horace Smith gave a very enjoyable evening at her residence, Dunottar, in honour of her daughter, Mrs Pearce, from Melbourne. Present were Mr and Mrs R. Hudson, Mr and Mrs G. Chance, Mr and Mrs A. Barnett, Mr and Mrs J. Ringland, Mr and Mrs Oram, Mr and Mrs J. M'Dougall, Mr and Mrs A. W. Gray, Mr and Mrs J. W. Smeaton, Mr and Mrs Jack Hudson, Mrs A. Smellie, and Misses Butler and Aspinall. A delightful afternoon tea was given by Mrs E. L. Vallange on Wednesday at her residence, “Te Koa,” when the guests greatly enjoyed seeing Mr Percy Vallange’s glorious show of chrysanthemums. Present were Lady Williams, Lady Ferguson, Mesdames P. R. Sargood, Stanley Batchelor, W. Laidlaw, Boyd Dunlop, J. Black, H. J. Guthrie, Edgar Hazlett, J. E. Macassey, J. H. Fotheringham, and Leslie Wilson, and Miss Vallange. A very successful ball was given by the Columba Old Girls’ Association in the Constance Hall at Columba College on Tuesday evening. The ballroom looked charming with decorations of the association’s colours of marine blue, saxe, and gold. Large bowls of bronze chrysanthemums with autumn foliage were artistically arranged in corners of the hall. The president. Miss Jessie Armour, was presented with a bouquet of gold and blue and autumn leaves, her black satin frock being a good background to the colours of her posy. Also present were Dr and B° r p e , the latter acting as chaperon; Mrs Rolfe, wearing deep cream satin; Mrs Murdock, ivory satin; Miss Sheddan, black taffeta; Miss Molly Hunter, blue satin; Miss Kirk, black floral satin; Miss E. Mathewson, blue georgette; Miss W. bpeight, wine chenille georgette; Miss P. M Kinlay, blue silk; Miss L. Laurence, scarlet georgette; Miss D. Stable, green satin; Miss T. Palmer, pink georgette; Miss K. Payne, blue ring velvet; Miss E. Payne, pink satin; Miss B. Hastie, ivory satin; Miss J. Russell, green satin; Misses A. Hudson, R. Stewart, W. Evans, F. Douglas, L. Brewer, L. M‘Arthur, E. M Kechnie, C. Fraser, and J. Cairney, and Messrs Stevenson, Styche, Mitchell, Hannon, R. Stewart. G. Templeton, A. Hudson, Lloyd, Wilson, Kirk, Hastie, B. Elliott, R. Mathewson, G. Morrison, R. Greenslade, and S. Greenslade. The Literary Circle of the Otago Womens Club was responsible for an interesting two hours on Thursday evening, when an illustrated lecture, “The History of the Dance,” was given by Miss Eileen Service, assisted by club members and visitors. The speaker, after defining dancing as a means of self-expression, described the dances of savage and primitive people and those of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilisations with their peculiar characteristics, so leading up to the Christian era, when dancing fell into disfavour. There followed an account of the dances in England after the renaissance, when people were no longer unselfeonseious as in the ancient days, but more staid and sophisticated, and when dancing became rather a matter of technique than spirit; then a history of the ballet. The lecture concluded with a resume of modern dancing, which, since the beginning of the twentieth century, has undergone some curious changes, but which seems at last to be returning to an ideal of beauty while serving at the same time as a means of self-expression lhe dances illustrated were a Greek javelm and bacchanal dance, an Elizabethan galhard and an eighteenth centUl'y minuet, an English hornpipe and i a ballet dance, two modern ballroom dances—the “ Midway Rhythm ” and the waltz, and a modern rhythmic dance, those taking part being Misses Mania and Beryl Service, Florrie Blyth, Rua Frapwell, and Daphne Chrystall, Miss Daphne .Allan, a pupil of Miss Doreen Wheelers, Miss Margaret Davie, a pupil of the Otago School of Daneing, and Misses Helen and Pat Abraham and Mr Kevin Dun, principals of the Phyllis Bates School of Dancing. Mrs Mason kindly played the accompaniments.

.A most successful- “at home” was given on Empire Day by the president and executive of the Victoria League in the Pioneers’ Hall, which was artistically decorated with bowls and baskets of beautiful flowers and autumn foliage, the last touch of summer being given to the stage by a beautiful bowl of roses placed on a table in the centre. The committee had used every effort to make the hall comfortable, with large rugs upon the floor and electric heaters put on everywhere it was possible. Small tables were arranged for tea, where friends grouped together. On the stage were the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs R. S Black Mrs E. C. Reynolds (acting president), Miss Jackson (secretary), Mr James Begg, and Mr J. B. Callan. After the singing of the National Anthem Mr R. S. Black opened the proceedings with a short address, then introduced Mr J. B. Cal-

lan, the speaker for the afternoon, who gave his impressions of his recent trip to England and abroad in a most delightfully. interesting and witty manner. A delicious afternoon tea was then served, and brought a very enjoyable afternoon* to a close. Present were Sir John Roberts, Lady Williams, Lady Fenwick, Mr Justice Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy, Bishop Richards and Miss Richards, the Hon. W. Downie Stewart and Miss Stewart, Mr and Mrs James Begg, Mr and Mrs P. R. Sargood, Mr and Mrs W. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs E. C. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs D. Phillips, Professor D. R. White and Mrs White, Mr and Mrs J. B. Callan, Mr and Mrs R. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs W. Ewing, Mr and Mrs John Watson, Mr and Mrs J. Douglas, Mesdames Chas. Fergus, Callan, E. L. Macassey, J. M. Gallaway, J. R. Laidlaw, E. Hazlett, Howard Jackson, Mathewson, M'Laurin, Easther, A. Melville, J. Glendinning, Robt. Glendinning, Wakefield Holmes, Frank Fitchett, Mackie Begg, Eden Bowler, Thos. Brown, Garth Gallaway,.A. R. Falconer, G. P. Sise, K. S. Ramsay, E. L. Vallange. Sandford Cox, Max Cameron, Leslie Mills, C. M. Greenslade, W. H. Borrie, Denton Leech, M'Gowan, R. Clapperton, Harman Reeves, Fleming. A. Douglas. Leslie Wilson, and A. C. Begg. Misses Cargill, N. Reid, Mackerras, Gallaway, Webster, Denniston, H. Denniston (Christchurch), Gilkison (2), Scott, Spillman, K. Glendinning, Moodie, Chrystall. Farquhar (2), M. Smith, Blackmore, P. Hunter-Weston. D. Jackson, Begg, S. Macpherson, C. Falconer, and Clapperton, Dr Marion Whyte and Dr SiedebergM‘Kinnon. INVERCARGILL, May 30. Miss Mollie Burt is paying an extended visit to Christchurch. Miss Lois Douglas is the guest of Misg Helen Abraham, of Dunedin, for the. week-end. Miss Yvonne Levvey has returned to Christchurch. Miss Lester returned from Dunedin on Thursday, accompanied by Miss Richards, “ Lis Escop,” Woodhaugh. Mr and Mrs C. R. S. Barrett and family have returned from Christchurch. Mrs R. M'Leod, of Geraldine, is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. E. Bews, Dalrymple road. Miss Kitty Hazlett and Miss Joan Nichol are motoring up to Dunedin on Wednesday, and after the races are going on to Christchurch. Mrs F. C. Rowley and Miss Goodman are also motoring up to the races. Miss Phyllis Sutton returned to Dunedin on Monday. Mr and Mrs William Kennedy, of “ Studleigh,” Otautau, are motoring up to Dunedin for the Winter Show. Miss Daphne Vyner and Miss Irene Wilson returned to Wellington by Saturday’s express. Mrs H. O. Stuckey and Mrs T. F. Gilkison have returned from Queenstown. Mrs Newton, of Timaru, is the guest of Miss Fynes-Clinton. Miss Molly Hansen has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Gerald Black has returned to Dunedin. Mrs R. A. Douglas, Don street, was a hostess for Miss Agatha Corbett on Tuesday evening. Lady Young, of England, who has been visiting her son. Mr Desmond Young, in South Africa, and Admiral and Mrs Evans at Hobart, is at present the guest of Mr and Mrs Horace Niven, Edendale, Southland. Mrs Emrys Thomas was a bridge hostess at Mrs G. M. Broughton’s home, Duke street, on Thursday evening in honour of Mrs Vincent Ward. Miss Bonnington has returned to Christchurch. Mrs R. A. Anderson and Miss Kathleen Anderson, Victoria Park, motor .to Christchurch on Monday. Miss Babette Jennings, Thomson street, gave an afternoon tea for Miss Molly Hansen, of Christchurch, on Wednesday. Miss Nancy Nicholson, who came south with her mother, Mrs T. A. Nicholson, Herbert street, on Tuesday, returned to Dunedin on Sunday. Hostesses at small functions during the week have been Mesdames J. Callender P- Cochrane, J. H. Waymouth, C. E. Watts, and C. H. Roberts, and Misses Muir and Mary Loughnan.

OAMARU, May 30. Mr and Mrs Milner have returned from the north. Miss Humphries, who has been spending a holiday with her brother, Mr and Mrs F. W. Humphries, Hull street, has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs M'Culloch and family have returned from their crib at Kakanui. Mrs Thompson, “ Brookstead,’’ Bortons, who spent the week-end with her parent, Mrs Preston, has returned. Mrs Armstrong, of Dunedin, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Solomom has gone to Waimate. Mr and Mrs T. F. Wright and family have returned from their run. Mrs Walton has returned from Christchurch. Miss Statham has gone to Dunedin.

Mrs Bates and Mrs Smith have returned from Christchurch. , r WAIMATE, May 30. . Hrs George Helmore, of Christchurch, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Neill Rattray, “ Ngahere.” Mrs Heathcote Gray, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Hamish M'Lean, Point Bush road. Mrs F. Akburst, Oxford street, has returned home from a visit to Dunedin. The Rev. and Mrs John Wilson, accompanied by their two children, Peter and Wendy, left _ Waihao Downs during the week for their new home at the Chatham Islands.

TIMARU, May 30. Miss Hope Pinckney, of “ Glenaray,” _'yho has been staying with Mrs A. Hope, “ Tumanako,” has returned to Southland. Miss Rosa Tripp, Wai-iti road, is the guest of Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of " Craigmore ” for a few days. Mrs Fisher, of Ashburton, who has been the guest of Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Granehester School, has returned to her home. Mrs D. C. Macfarlane, of Waiau, who was the guest of Mrs G. H. Cossins, Ardnaquere,” has left to stay with Mrs J. C. Miller, of Woodbury, on her way back to North Canterbury. Miss Diana Orbell, “ The Levels,” has returned from a short visit to Mrs Herbert Elworthy, “ Craigmore.” Miss Mary Fergusson, of Arrowtown, has left for England after spending some months with Mrs J. C. Guinness, “ Farmleigh,” Ealing. Mrs R. D. King, Sophia street, has returned from a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs Ronald Orbell, of Oamaru, has returned from a visit to Mrs J. Scott, oeddon street. Mrs Leonard Drummond, of Hawke’s Ur ay ’J, as retu ined home after a visit to Mrs Thomson, Bidwell street. . Miss Margery Gibson, Elizabeth street. >s the guest of Mrs D. C. Macfarlane, of Waiau. Miss Iliff of England, has been staying Wl *h *^‘ S P* Person, Sefton street. Mr and Mrs Norman Hope, “ The Grampians, have returned home after a visit to Mrs A. Hope, “Tumanako.” Miss Peggy Williams, “ Silverton,” w O< Ur UI 7l returned after a visit to Mrs n. 11. Helmore, “ Koromiko.” • Heathcote Gray, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Hamish M'Lean, Waimate. Mrs W H. Walton and Miss Dorothy t < E?’ P al 'k lane, have returned from Reel Forest. Miss Felicity Williams, of England, who came to New Zealand to visit her aunt, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, “Silverton,” has lett for Home. Dr and Mrs W. H. Hargreaves, of Kakahu, and Miss Joan Hargreaves have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Randal Burdon, of Christchurcli. I v r h °, bas b ? fc “ the Ruest of Mrs. Gerald Mathias, of Cave, has returned to her home. Miss Ernestine Hadfield, of Wellington, has returned to limaru after spending the holidays there. Mrs H. H. Hay, “ Cadogan,” Sefton street, has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs Bruce Murray, of “ Godley Peaks. ’ Mrs W. T. Ritchie, “Te Tawa,” has returned rrom a visit to Moeraki. « T , rs Murray and Miss Betty Murray, Braeinar, have returned home ajter spending some weeks in Timaru. Mrs Herbert Elworthy, “ Craigmore,” has lett to spend a few days with Mrs Roberts, of Amberley. Miss Olive Lyon, of England, is staying w “h Maurice Harper, Waitawa Mrs R. H. Beauchamp, of Lake Tekapo, has returned to her home after several weeks spent in Timaru. Miss Lesley Speight, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Granehester School. . Miss Helen Bruce. “ Rollesbv,” is spenddayS Christchurch with Mrs Mrs IV alter Raymond. Park lane, who has been visiting Dunedin and Moeraki, has returned home.

~. n „ T ., ASHBURTON, May 30. .Miss C. Wilding, of Christchurch, was a visitor to Ashburton yesterday, where e £?- ve «er interesting address on the bunshine League to the annual meeting of the Ashburton Plunket Society. Mrs Pilbrow, Walnut avenue, has returned from a visit to Dunedin. , G , ri 8* is leaving on Monday lor Christchurch, where she will spend the next three months. _A successful dance was held in His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday evening, the proceeds of which will be used to relieve local distress. About 100 children were present for the first part of the evening. Later the grown-ups enjoyed the dancing. Miss M. Jennings spent a holiday in Christchurcli, and has returned. Miss Joan Jennings, who had three months’ leave of absence from Christchurch Hospital, is returning to-day to take up duty.

Mrs D. V. Donaldson, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs H. r. Nicoll, “Penscroft,” is returnin'’’ home to-day. Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie, Rangitata. have returned from Christchurch, where they went to hear Joseph Hislop. His Lordship Bishop West-Watson and Mrs West-Watson paid a visit to Ashburton recently. On Tuesday Mrs WestWatson addressed a meeting of the Mothers Union. Mr and Mrs J. Bolam are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Bushell, Burnett street west. • keklon, who spent a few days in Christchurch, has returned home. A medal match was played on the Ashburton Golf Links on Tuesday, when Miss J. Kawnsley proved the winner. Miss Bonifant, who spent some weeks with her brother and Mr and Mrs H. Bonifant, ‘‘ Avoca,” has gone to Christchurch. Miss R. Denham, who was the guest of Mrs A. Denham, returned home to Christchurch this week.

CHRISTCHURCH, May 29. The dances held, from time to time by the members of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, are always looked forward to with pleasure. The first dance, arranged by the officers this season, was held at headquarters, St. Asaph street, on Saturday night, and was as usual a great success. The members of the dance committee were Lieutenant I. J. Wilson and v i * ilson and Lieutenant-commander Rhind and Mrs Rhind. Amongst the ladies present were Mesdames Newman, P. Collins, H. J. Barlow, C. S. Forbes, V Drake, J G. Collins. C. J. Wilson, W. Deans, M. K. Gray, E. W. Hasell D. E. Bremner, H. H. Wauchop, W.’ R Jamieson, A. M'Queen, P. D. Hall C Crombie, Nelson, Derrick Gould L. Bowden, M. Louisson, H. Richards, and Keith Davidson, and Misses Kiver, M. Miles (Wellington), N. Salmond, R. Wright D Patterson, L. Reynolds, E. Vv’ilson ’ J Dean, P. Dean, M. Miller, A. WestWatson, D. Wauchop, J. Ellis, M. Moon, M. Campbell, M. Lawson, I. Cullman, and many others.

On Friaday evening at her home in Leinster road, Mrs IV. Nieholls was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge party, given in honour of the birthday of her niece, Miss Marguerite Minson. Mrs Nieholls wore a handsome frock of black lace and Miss Minson a pretty frock of champagne patterned ninon. The guests included Mr and Mrs W. L. Minson, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Mr and Mrs Harman Warren. Mr and Mrs George Turrell, Misses Marguerite and Lenore Minson, Neroli Smithson, Vivyan Dawson, Ngawi Thompson, Roie de Pass. Phyllis Agar, Margaret Clark, and Margaret Ogilvie, and Messrs F. Bliss, V. Wilson, Denis Anderson, H. Black, Rex Morrow. J. Middleton, Pat webb, W. Donovan, F. Dawson, and G. Barnett. An enjoyable evening party was given by Mr and Mrs Croft at their home in Ricearton road, in honour of Mr Ivor Weir, whose friends were thus given an opportunity of saying good-bye to him before he returns to England. About fifty friends and relations were present. Miss Mary Macgurnney, who is leaving shortly for a trip to England, was the guest of honour at an enjoyable evening party given at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Gill, Merivale. Among those present were Mrs Rolls, Mrs Ellis, Mrs Whitty, Mrs Leighton, Mrs Butcher, and Misses Whitty, Whiteside, Street, Davis, WTagstaff, Stella Rolls, Muriel and Olive Gill. A very cheery little dance, arranged by the Christchurch Swords Club, was held on Tuesday night at the Country Club, where the danceroom was appropriately decorated with foils and masks. The members of the committee who arranged the gathering were Misses Rose Reynolds, Eileen Tingey, and O. Talbot, and Messrs J. G. D. IVard, A. D. Nickels, G. H. Mirams, and H. E. Cox. During the evening an exhibition of fencing was given by Mr G. H. Mirams and Mr A. D. Nickels, an eccentric dance by Mr B. Robinson, and an exhibition of ballroom dancing by Mr B. S. Hollis and partner. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs H. Cato, Mr and Mrs F. G. Dunn, Mr and Mrs G. V. Rowbottom, Mr and Mrs C. V. Hughes, Mr and Mrs H. R. Spanger, Mr and Mrs Leo Bowden, Misses P. and M. Nickels, M. Kerr, C. Barnett, M. Edwards, N. Hampton, K. Harrjngton, B. Pritchett, E. Bryden. R. Taylor, C. Twyneham, E. Tingey, M. Miles (Wellington), J. M‘Lean, B. Blunden, M. Minson, N. Smithson, I. Hatton, J; Perry, M. Pav. D. M’Duff, P. Cathew, J. Lvnskey, P. Swanston, Bolt, Larson. M. Tingey, and Messrs H. E. Cox, A. D. Nickels, G. H. Mirams, A. Martin, Marriner, Edwards, Barnett, G. Forbes, D. Taylor, L. Averill, D. Anderson, P. H. Webb, Myers, G. M'Elwee, Hervey, J. Olliver, and B. Robinson.

Mrs George Aitken; “ Thornton,” Fendalton, has returned to Christchurch from a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, Racecourse Hill. Miss Gladys Sommerville, of Wellington, who W’as visiting Mrs Deans, Ricearton House, has returned north. Miss Nancy Gard’ner. Cashel street, who has been at the Rakaia fishing huts for

the past few weeks, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Webb street, has returned from a short visit to Mrs B. L. Blunden, Waikari. Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams, St. Albans, has returned from the Rakaia fishing huts, where she has been spending a few weeks .Mrs D. C. . Alacfarlane, who has been visiting relatives in South Canterbury, hag returned to Waiau, accompanied by Miss Margery Gibson, of Timaru, who will be her guest. ■ Miss Wright, Christ’s College, has returned from Oamaru. Miss Rose Tabart, Papanui road, is visiting relatives in Dunedin. Mrs Heathcote Gray, Fendalton, is the guest of Mrs Hamish APLean, Waimate. Sirs James Hay, Park terrace, has returned from a visit to South Canterbury. Mrs J. H. Grigg and family. Long Beach, have arrived in Christchurch, and will'spend the winter months at Airs T. Cowlishaw’s house in Rossall street.

WELLINGTON, May 29. There was a gratifyingly large attendance at the annual meeting of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women, held at the Dominion Farmers’ Institute recently. Airs' A. R. Stone, the retiring president was in the chair, and the annual report and balance speech were presented and passed. The former showed that there had been a good increase in affiliations during the year, and that associate members had also increased. The election of officers for the year resulted in Airs Suckling being placed as president (unopposed), the vice-pre-sidents being Alesdames Stone, Chatfield, and Perryman, Dr Chapman, and Misses C;. E. Kirk and M‘Rae. Airs Forde and Aliss Welch were re-elected as lion, secretary and recording secretary, and Airs Chapman as hon. treasurer. Two interesting reports were given concerning the unemployment of girls and women in Wellington. The Y.W.C.A. and the Society for the Protection of Women and Children had both opened offices for the registering of these people, and after three weeks of registering and helping about a hundred women, the latter society agreed to combine with the Y.W.C.A., and Mrs Hunter of the Protection Society joined the Y.W.C.A. as a helper. Airs Hunter, in making her report to the National Council for its information, wrote that the Protection Society" had begun the registering party to ascertain if it was true that there were girls sleeping out, and starving in the city. It had been ascertained that there was none sleeping out, nor had there been so far as could be heard,-and from the independent spirit of the young women who. came in, and who asked for work, but would not take any kind of charity, it looked as if starvation had been avoided so far, quite certainly. Neither there nor at the Y.W.C.A. did they show themselves willing to take very low wages in exchange for light duties, or to accept homes without wages. Both societies found that there was much more distress among the married women with families, who had husbands who either could not or -would not keep them. There was real distress also among elderly women who, for one reason or another, were not eligible for the old age pension. The Y.W.C.A. report, given by Aliss Scott, stated that they had placed over a hundred of their clients. They had still a number to place, but these were mostly stenographers, book-keepers, shop assistants, and factory hands. They were holding classes for the keeping up of speed, and needlework, with “bees” for mending' this last being paid work, provided by citizens, and bringing in a good sum for the workers. They had classes for folk dancing, singing, etc., realising that the companionship nnd occupation for idle hours was good for the morale of the girls, and helpful to them in a number of ways. Afternoon tea was always served, and the girls -were helped with advice and friendship as well as in practical ways. The reports were considered as valuable information, and it was decided to help in any way practicable. After the reports votes of thanks -were accorded to the retiring president, and to the other officers, and the new president was installed and welcomed. Supper and some music concluded a satisfactory meeting. .An afternoon reception was given at the Pioneer Club when the new Alayoress, Airs T. C. A. Hislop was the guest of honour, there being a good muster of members to receive her. Aliss Amy Kane (president) received the guest of honour, and handed her a charming posy of violets and pink cyclamen. In a brief speech she welcomed her to the club and spoke of the other ATayoresses whom they had had the pleasure of welcoming and entertaining. All these ladies had been good friends of the club, and the club, in its turn, waff always ready to help any good cause, and she asked Airs Hislop to keep in mind

that they were all ready to follow her, as the Alayoress, when she needed women’s assistance in any of the causes which were so numerous in the present time of distress and unemployment. Aliss Kane said that though the club was mainly a recreational and social one, they all felt in these times that women should take part in the work of social service, and do their best to help those in need. Airs Hislop, in a very pleasing reply, said that she was deeply sensible of the kindness with which she had been received by women citizens, it gave her courage, and she was determined to do all she could to follow on the good examples of those who had preceded her. Certainly she would keep in mind the kind offer of the club, and would be glad to avail herself of it, as soon as opportunity offered, and she hoped that they, in their turn would remember that she would be ready and willing to do anything she could to aid good causes in which they were interested, and she hoped to be among them again at any time when she could be of use. Her speech was heartily applauded. Some delightful music was provided by club members, and later afternoon tea was served, and a number of members had the pleasure of meeting and greeting the new Alayoress very cordially.

Hie French Club held a very successful evening recently when new members were welcomed. It was called a “Soiree des Debutantes ” and plays and dialogues were given by some of the new young members. “ Le Pharmacien ” an amusing play was given by Aliss Kathleen Rowse, Neill, and Stewart, and Alessrs Sansun and Benge. Allie Luquet gave a dance very charmingly, and monologues were given by Air Frank Hothersall and Miss Thomas. An amusing dialogue “ Le Boulingrin ” was provided by Alessrs Alajor and Potts. Dr Henning, Alisses Hursthouse and Quinlan and Air D. Patterson, acted a brief, but very laughable play, and the evening closed with the singing of the “ Alarseillaise.” The evening was arranged by Alesdames de Fillippi and T. R. Herd; and the conversation class was conducted by Madame Dechanet-Alacintosh. Air and Airs J. A. Johnstone are among the Dunedin visitors to Wellington. Sir Charles and Lady Statham and their daughter have arrived from the south, and intend to visit Rotorua before the next Session. Sir Thomas and Lady Sidcy have arrived in Wellington from the south. Airs Coleridge Farr, who has been resident in Wellington for more than a year, is leaving to take up her residence at Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Airs Alalcolm Ross has left Christchurch for Dunedin. The Rev. A. E. Hunt and Aliss Hunt, of Timaru, are visiting Wellington.. Aliss Alary Alenzies, who lias been visiting Air and Airs Duncan Alenzies, has left for the south. Professor and Airs J. E. L. Cull have returned to Christchurch after a visit to the North Island . Airs Olphert, of Lyttelton,. is a visitor to Wellington. Airs B. E. Alurphy has returned from a visit to Waipukurau and Napier. Air H. Holland, AI.P., of Christchurch, and Airs Holland, are visitors to Wellington. Airs R. Al. Passmore, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington. Aliss Cornish, of Wellington, is visiting Airs E. F. Duthie, of Dunedin. WAIRARAPA, Alay. 29. . The engagement is announced of Florence Norma, second youngest daughter of Airs J. Hawkless, of. Taumarunui, and Frederick Arthur, eldest son of Air H. AV. Carr, of Alasterton. Aliss Vera APlsaac, of Tinui, Alasterton, who is ehortlj' to be married, was given a guest tea by Aliss Torrey, of Alasterton. recently. The wedding of Evelyn Therea, only daughter of Air and Airs A. J. Brown, Victoria street, Alasterton, and Austin Keith, son of Air G. Alahno, Homebush, was solemnised by the Rev. E. APLevie in St. Alatthew’s Church on Wednesday "tnorning. The bridesmaid was Aliss Phyllis Davies, while Air William Alahno was best man. Alarjorie Horner, second daughter of Airs and the late Air F. T. Horner, was married to John Athol Nicol, of Tauai, Waikaremoana, in St. Alatthew’s Church, Alasterton, last week, the Rev. E. J. JRich officiating. Two little girls, Helen Wagg and Ann Norman, were bridesmaids, while Air Stanley Divers was best man. Airs F. J. Hann was at the organ. Airs Woods, of Bulls, is the guest of Airs J. Boys, Mangaweka. Aliss Phyllis Skey, “The Pines,” Clareville, is on holiday in Pahiatua. Aliss Edith Bennett, Homebush, Alasterton, is visiting Wellington. Air and Aliss Maxwell, of Wellington, were visitors to Alasterton for the races.

Airs W. B. Chennells, Alasterton, is visiting Havelock North. Aliss Nina Boddington, of Havelock North is visiting her parents in Short street, Alasterton. Airs C. J. Polson, Alasterton, is visiting Paraparaumu. Airs E. J. G. Coleman, Alasterton, has gone to Paraparaumu for a holiday. Alisa Jean Preston, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs Vivian Donald, Alasterton. Air and Airs Haldane, of Hastings, and their son have been visiting Alasterton for the races. Airs A. D. Donald, of Pahiatua, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Eva Masters, Alasterton, is on holiday in the South Island. FEILDING. Alay 29. Aliss Roma APClure, of Feilding, has returned from Wanganui. Air and Airs John Graham and their two sons have returned after spending a pleasant visit in Wellington. Aliss Sloan, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs Swainson, Kimbolton road. Aliss Alargaret Shortall, of Wellington Training College, is spending the vacation with her parents, Air and Airs J. Shortall, of Colyton. The many friends of Air and Airs E. Fair, of Feilding, will be pleased to learn that their little daughter successfully came through a serious operation following a sudden illness. At a meeting of the Borough Council the sympathy of the council was expressd to Cr. Fair by the Mayor (Air C. E. Taylor). Miss J. Al. Alountfort, who taught in Feilding at one time, has been appointed infant mistress at Grafton School, Auckland. Air and Airs P. G. Aliles entertained a number of guests at a dinner party at the Denbigh Hotel, and later at their residence in West street, on Thursday evening, the occasion being the birthday of their daughter Alolly and their son Philip, which falls on the same day, Alay 27. Air Philip Aliles came specially from Wellington for the event. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and the health of the guests of honour toasted. A dainty supper was served, the centre of attraction being the large birthday cake.

WANGANUI, Alay 29. A large reception was held at the Lady Jellicoe Club Rooms on Tuesday evening, when the Bridge Circle entertained members and their friends. There were 16 tables at play, the players including Alesdames E. Al. Silk, Cullen, Blyth, O'Reilly, Tustin, F. Lomas, A. Cole, Bignell, Hobbins. H. V. Hammond, J. Werry, Lewis Gordon, Oldacre, A. A. Barton, W.Moffat, A. E. Kitchen, Collier, C. Patterson, J. Russell, Dawson, Tucker, E. F. Evejett, Gardner, Williams, R. Young, Gibson, Tosswili, V. Bayley, T. Graham, Sutherland, Jarvie, AV. Peat, Benjamin. Alereweather, AlTntosh. J. Blyth, and Al. Bignell, and Alisses Shaw, Chambers, Allan, Norman, Parsons, Alitchell, Dawes, Joyce, Al. Blyth, Cowan, Duncan. APKirdy, Jardine, Quinn, E. Werry, Alurray (2), and Willis. Aliss Julie Werry, Nelson street, is spending a holiday at Christchurch. Air and Airs R. S. Hatrick, of St. John’s Hill are spending a holiday at the Chateau Tongariro. Miss E. Glenn has returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs Jack Goss, jun., Wanganui East, is visiting Wellington for a brief stay. Mrs Orren Hales, Wicksteed street, and Aliss Nancy Hales left on Alonday for a holiday at Auckland. Air and Airs Harden, College street, have returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Aliss A. Tizard, of Timaru, has been spending a holiday in Wanganui. Air and Airs F. Tattle, of Norfolk Island, are guests of Airs W. Willis, Wanganui. Airs Frank Carpenter, Brassey street, St. John’s Hill, was hostess at a delightful card evening on Alonday, when flag bridge was played. The evening’s entertainment was in honour of Airs Carpenter’s niece, Aliss Sylvia Turner, of Alartinborough, to _ celebrate her coming of age. The bridge room was beautifully- decorated with mauve blooms, and autumn foliage and tawny gold chrysanthemums. The supper room was gay with orange tones and autumn leaves. During the evening several appreciated musical items ■were rendered. Those present were Air and Airs Carpenter, Air and Airs T. L. Sperring. Air and Airs Hugh Anderson, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Mr and Mrs Barber, Airs Aiderton (Te Kuiti), Alisses Turner (2), Brennan, Ridd, Aloore, O'Williams, and Gardner, and Alessrs Willis and Burroughs.

PALAIERSTON NORTH, Alay 29. On Saturday evening a dance was given in Aliss Jean Aluir’s studio, by a committee of ladies. The room looked very _ gay with bright cushions and curtains, also decorations of autumn flowers and leaves. Alembers of the .committee were, Airs Ongley wearing black georgette, with Oriental wrap; Mrs B. Devine, floral georgette; Airs Heyward, green figured satin; Airs J. Lynch, red net; Aliss J. Alawhiney, pale pink georgette, .others present .were, Mrs A. E. Alansford, wearing wine, coloured georgette, Dr Heycock, Alisses Spelman (3), R. Skerman, R. Billens, J. Aluir, G. Histed, D. Alitchell, Crighton, J. Crittenden, J. Rowntree, and E. Sinclair, and Alessrs Heyward, J. Lynch, Davie, Alawhinny, Ongley, Issacs, Barns,. Townsend (Auckland), Brown, Forrest, Bodj r , Chin, C. Drumm.

A number of people attended the cabaret, arranged by Airs Borlace on Saturday evening, in the Alunicipal Hall. Beautiful- decorations and softly shaded lights made the dance room look very delightful, and every one thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Airs Borlace wore a graceful frock of black lace, with black evening coat. Some of the guests present were, Air and Airs A. E. Joblin, Mr and Airs Williams, Air and Airs H. Hutchison, and Airs Noble Campbell, Aliss 0. Wall, Airs Scrivener, and many others. Air and Airs Ross Meikle have returned from a visit to the Sounds. Aliss Z. Benton is visiting Auckland. Aliss Alontgomerie Aloore, of Wanganui, is the guest of Airs Arthur Russell. Airs W. J. Day is visiting Napier. Air and Airs Arthur Brown, of Whangarei, are visiting Palmerston NJrth.

Air and Airs 0. Wimsett have returned to New Plymouth. Aliss Patricia Leydbn, has gone to Sydney for a holiday. Miss Dorothy Turner, of Napier, is visiting Palmerston North. Aliss Kirk is visiting Hamilton. Air and Mrs Loris Ewing, of Wellington, are visiting Palmerston North. Airs J. O’Leary has returned to Masterton from Palmerston North. Airs E. Fenton has returned to Alorrinsville from Palmerston North. Aliss Ida APKenzie, of Alasterton, is visiting Palmerston North. Aliss Alantel, of Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North. Aliss Isobel Smith, of Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North. Aliss Crombie and Aliss Tait are visiting Auckland. POVERTY BAY, May 27. The Tolaga Bay Sheep Dog Trial ball was held in the local hall on Thursday, and reflected the greatest credit on those responsible for the organisation of the function. A blue and gold colour scheme was employed in the decorations, and was carried out with the use of blue and gold light shades and quantities of streamers and balloons. Scarlet oak foliage transformed the stage, and the decorations in the supper room were similar in effect to the ballroom, whilst chrysanthemums and autumn foliage graced the tables. A very large gathering of dance enthusiasts attended, some of whom were Alessrs and Alesdames J. and G. Reeves, E. Loieel, A. Bartram, R. Crain, J. Aliller, Bellerby, James, King, and APDonald; Alesdames Cranswick, C. Seymour, APSweeney, and M’Cullough, and Alisses J. Ludbrook, A. Caldwell, Seymour (2), Reeves (2), Gaddum (2), Bartram (3), E. Thomas, E. de Alontalk, J. Rutledge, Fitzgerald (2), Al. Blair, J. Caldwell, Al. Alurphy, J. Plummer, J. Dunlop, Neill (2), E. Wilson. G. Warburton, J. Peacocke, E. Reed, Al. Kemp, E. Ellis, and Smith. Air and Airs A. R. Hine will leave for the Waikato early in the week. Aire J. H. Ormond and Aliss Shirley Ormond are on a visit to Auckland. Airs A. Al. Welham gave a bridge tea at her home in honour of her guests, Alisses E. Wayte and R. Hoffey, of Auckland. The hostess was gowned in black ring velvet, while Aliss Hoffey wore oyster satin beaute, and Aliss Wayte, pink georgette. Sixteen guests were present. Another bridge party of the week was one given by r Aliss Colleen Blackburn, flag bridge being decided on. The hostess wore white georgette and lace; her mother, Airs C. Blackburn, being attired in green satin. Some of the young ladies present were Alisses H. Jackson, J. Bassett, Al. Foster, Thodey (2), 0. Christophers, H. Lane, D. Jackson, and Al. Reed. Aliss Audrey Barker gave a pleasant little bridge tea at her home at Te Hapara, where she entertained a number of friends. Airs E. J. Gregory entertained over 200. guests at the Whatatutu Hall, and the function was given for Aliss Loris Gregory, daughter of the hostess. The decorations of the hall were charming, and were carried out in tones of green and gold. Fluttering streamers intersected with balloons canopied the ceiling, and the walls were obscured with punga ferns. The staae was arranged as a drawing room, and in the supper room a similar colour scheme to the ballroom was employed. The hostess was gowned in black lace over black satin, worn with a long-backed bridge coat fashioned from black velvet exquisitely patterned in gleaming metal in tones of green and gold. Aliss Loris Gregory was attired in a pretty pastel shaded floral georgette frock over a blue foundation. HAWKE'S BAY, May 29. The Drill Hall in Napier came into requisition again on the occasion of the Red Cross ball. Since the earthquake all dancing floors have been demolished or have been put to some other use. On the ladies’ committee were Alesdames H. Douglas Leahy, F. N. Fussell, A. H. D. Alayne, and Henley, and Alisses I. Ormond, V. Cotton, Loudoun, H. Bernau, J. Campbell, and Wright. Those present included Alesdames A. H. D. Alayne, Wanklyn, H. Douglas, and Nicol, and Alisses Bernau, I. Ormond, Al. APKay, Wright (Wellington), G. Ciflfield, E. Al. King, Newton, Blythe, Thomson, Al. Gleeson, APDonald, P. Hislop, Sproule, Holt, Helleur, V. Cotton, E. Dick, Sproule, N. Dalgleish, Horton, and many others. Airs H. Bishop entertained a number of friends at a bridge afternoon at her residence in Knight street, Hastings. Her sister, Airs Gardiner, of Wanganui, was the guest of honour. Those present included Alesdames H. Bishop, Gardiner, Alalfroy, Jordan,Georgi,Tonkin (Napier), H. Stratton, O’Aleara, Gifford, Shepherd, and others. A very enjoyable dance was arranged at the home of Air and Airs lan

Simson, jun., of Havelock North. Beautiful chrysanthemums decorated the lovely home, and the spacious rooms were thrown open for the guests. Among those present were Alesdames lan Simson, FordNorth, B. Amyes, T. B. Lockyer, P, Brodie, K. Allan, Fred Price, Satterthwaite, Stanley, and APDonald, and Alisses Al. Rutter (Wellington), Bonny Simson, Sproule, J. Campbell (Napier), C. Symes (Hastings), G. Von Dadelszen, G. Cuifield (Napier), Candy (Hastings), D. Raymond, Chapman (Wellington), V Cotton (Wellington), Campbell, Inglis, H. Bernau, Hanlon, and Alathews (Weihngton). Air and Airs E. Parsons, of Norsewo°4’ are visitors to Palmerston North. Miss Grosvenor, of Alasterton, was a visitor to Waipukurau. Air and Airs C. Haldane, of Hastings, were at Alasterton, for race week. Aliss Freeman, of Dannevirke, was the guest of Mrs J. A. Harris, Turakina V alley. Alrg W. B. Chennells, Short street, Alasterton, is a visitor to Havelock Air and Airs Higgins, of Wanganui, were recent visitors to Napier and Hastings. , Mrs J. AFLeod, of Palmerston North, is on a visit to her sister, Aliss F. J. Foot, Wairoa. Air and Airs E. Beattie, of Canterburj’’, are visiting friends in Wairoa. Air and Airs R. de B. Hill, who have been on a visit to Taranaki, have returned to their home in Wairoa. Aliss N. Rowe, of Wanganui, has been on a visit to Napier. . Aliss M’Donald, of Wellington, has been visiting Napier. Alts L. Benjamin and Aliss Alollie Benjamin, of Wanganui, have been spending a few days with Airs C. C. Willis, Napier. Airs Blair, who has been on a visit to Napier, has returned to Wanganui. Air and Airs J. A. Lockhart, who have been visiting Dannevirke, have returned to Waipawa. Aliss Eileen Anderson, of Dannevirke, has returned home from a visit to Norsewood. Airs H. Simmonds, of Napier, has gone on a holiday visit to Sydney. Aliss K. Gardiner, of England, is visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. Air Coady, of Norsewood, is on a visit to Airs E. C. Lehmann, Napier. Airs Bellingham, who has been visiting Hawke’s Bay, has returned to Auckland. The engagement is announced of Eileen Alabel, only daughter of Air and Airs L. Jensen, of Te Kuiti, and Henry Douglas, eldest son of Air and Airs H. T. Wright, of Hatuma. The engagement is announced of Gwendolyn Alary, youngest daughter of Air and Airs T. Bishop, of Napier, and Alatthew, eldest son of Air and Airs Parkhill, of Hastings. _ Airs H. D. Lirabrick, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to her home in Waipawa. Air and Airs Strauchan, who have been on a visit to Napier, have returned to Wanganui. Aliss D. Hansard, of Napier, is visiting Wellington. Airs J. Patterson, of Wanganui, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. The engagement is announced of Nita, second daughter of Air and Airs A. E. Rogers, of Bay View, Napier, and Allan, third son of Air and Airs A. J. Al'Carthy, of George’s drive, Napier. The engagement is announced of Lillian Kathleen, only daughter of Air and Airs E. G. Loten, of Te Aute College, Hawke’s Bay, and Ernest, eldest son of Lieuten-ant-colonel E. Dwyer, of Baghdad, Iraq. Airs H. J. Butler, of Napier, is on a visit to Wellington. . . Aliss Dillon, Rotorua, has been visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. Airs G. L. Bartlett, of Dannevirke, is visiting Wellington. Airs J. W. Harding, of Waipukurau, is on a visit to Wanganui. Airs R. J. APDonald, of Wairoa, is visiting friends in Auckland.

Aliss Alessenger, who has been on a visit to Dannevirke, has returned to Wellington.

Aliss Nina Beddington, of Havelock North, is on a visit to her parents in Masterton,

WAIKATO, Alay 28. A very jolly dance was held at the golf house, Hamilton, on Tuesday night. The large veranda was closed in with canvas and was very cosy for sitting out between the dances. Those present included Alesdames D. Hay, H. C. Ross, W. Al. Horton, O. R. Farrar, Sandford, J. J. Standorin, A. English, R. Kemp, R. D. AFFarland, J. APNicol, Shakeshaft, H. Griffiths, R. B. Crariwell, A. James, C. Taylor, Robbins, and L. Tompkins, and Alisses A. Coventry, K. Oliver. J. Pratt, E. Hume, A. Bell, E. Ward, Al. Richards, G. Thomson, P. Bentley, J. Gaisford, R. Blythe, Nolan, P. APWilliam, N. Northcroft, F. Peake, B. Alanning, A. Bailey, C. Chitty, M. Alears, J. Alorrison, N. Sergei, M. Lysnar, A. Hewett, K. Alears, B. APNaughton, P. Ford, E. Gane, E. Seavill, D. Plummer, B.

Vickery,.J. Masters, Armitage, u. Wright, King, R. Souter, H. Rennie, P. Bullock, and Pembcrthy. A jolly dance was held at the Revellers’ Cabaret on Saturday night. Those present were Mrs Kingston, Mrs H. Varney, Misses B. Manning, Gunter, Kirk, T. Monckton, A. Bell, B. Johnston, Tomlinson, Duxfield, T. Brook, P. Penney, Moore, Davies, Vautier, Capper, N. Monckton, M. Lysnar, T. Monckton, M, Tombs, Langley, and D. Penney.

A town and country bridge party was held at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday afternoon. The prizes w r ere won by Mrs H. J. Greenslade, Mrs P. E. Stevens, Mrs E. P. Cowles, and Miss Barber. Those present were Mesdames H. Douglas, W. H. Hume, R. Stubbs, Sandford, F. D. Pinfold,’ Bevin, N. Ratcliffe, Speedy, J. Gray, Corfe, Harper. C. K. Verrail, ■T. Platt, V. Chitty, E. M. Masters, A. Ramsey, Hodgkinson. E. English, Seal, Blackmore, M‘Arthur, P. Newland, M. Coventry, Dunford. H. D. Caro, A. Beale,'A. W. Green, W1 D. Ross, Martin, Gibbs, Johnson, J. J. Standrin, E. Nalders, and F. N. Bulley, and Misses Stevens, A. Bourke, Frieker, Stubbs. Eggleston, and Murray. A jolly r surprise party wSs'held at the home; of Mrs Noll Peake, Cambridge, on Saturday. Those present were Mrs N. Peake and Misses B. Harbutt, R. Blythe, T. Bapks, H. Lyall, G. Harbutt, D. Nolan, D. Boyce, P. Gorrie, G. Porritt, and B. Boyce. An “ at home ” was held in the Claudelands Parish hall on Wednesday, organised by the members of the guild. Those present included Mesdames G. R, Barnett. M. M. Carpenter, F. A. Quick, H. T. Gilhes. W. A. Murray. P. T. Snell. O. R. Farrer. Shannon. G. Valdcr, A. L. Yule, E. G. Ro’lo, W. F. Kent-Johnstone. H. M. Baker. A. Sims, G. Rogers, E. H. Curling, J. Madill, E. B. Heywood. Pryce, and Godfrey, and Misses West. Barkley. A. Moore, Rankin, and Murray.

AUCKLAND, May 27. The splendid display of water colours, oils, and sketches on view at the annual exhibition of the Auckland Society of Arts which was opened by his Excellency the Governor-General last week, has been unusually well appreciated by the public this year, judging by the large attendances. The president of the society, Dr E. G. Gunson, welcomed his Excellency, who formally opened the exhibition in a short, but telling speech. With the Gover-nor-General was Lady Bledisloe, who wore a draped frock of dark red-coloured georgette with a figured wrap in golden shades. Mrs E. B. Gunson’s frock of black georgette was worn with a black georgette coatee embroidered in silver beads. Mrs E. G. Whitley has returned to her home in Devonport after a prolonged visit to relatives in Dunedin. Mrs Arthur Williams has returned to her home in Hawke’s Bay from a short visit to Auckland. The annual ball organised by the Victoria League to commemorate Empire Day was held as usual in Scots Hall, and was attended by their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe and a large party from Government House, which included Lady Norah Jellicoe, who has so many personal friends in Auckland. A brief speech of welcome was made by Miss Mowbray, president of the league, to which his Excellency replied, paying great tribute to the work of Miss Mowbray, whose splendid service to the Empire through the league was manifest to one and all. Lady Bledisloe wore a frock of white tulle and satin beaute with diamante embroideries, and coat of dark pink ring velvet trimmed with ermine. Lady Norah Jellicoe was in a frock of turquoise blue georgette patterned in rose and silver. Mrs _A. C. Day’s frock of japonica pink satin was worn under a coat of gold and black brocade. Miss Mowbray, the president, was in a frock of embossed black lace over silver tissue. A bouquet was presented to Lady Bledisloe by Miss Mowbray, who in turn was the recipient of a large bunch of violets. The minuet, which is always a feature of this ball, presented a charming appearance, for there were six sets, all of which were watched with great interest and pleasure. Mrs Ormond and Miss S. Ormond, of .Gisborne,’are at present in Auckland, and are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs A. Riley, of Wanganui, is also among the guests at Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs R. Finlayson, -who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Patterson, at St. Clair, Dunedin, for the past six months, has returned to Auckland with her young son and daughter. Miss Audrey Horton, Remuera, has left by the Tofua on a visit to the Islands. Mrs Tewsley has given a tea party in the lounge of the Lyceum Club for her sister,. Mrs Oldham, of Dunedin, who is at present staying with hep in Parnell. The guests included Lady Stringer, Lady Bankart, Mrs W. H. Parkes, Mrs Cyril Tewsley, Mrs W. A. Perkins, Mrs H. B. ■ Milsom, Mrs John Alexander, Mrs Stride, Mrs E. D. Ashton, and Mrs M'Clatehie (Mrs Parkes’s only daughter, at present in Auckland).

The sympathy of a large circle of friends, not only in Auckland, but also in

many parts of the Dominion, has been extended to Mrs Redmond, of Stanley Bay, on the passing away last week of hep husband, Major H. J. Redmond, M.8.E., of the New Zealand Staff Corps. Mrs Scanlan, at present living in New. Plymouth, is the only daughter, and there is one son, who is with his mother in Stanley Bay. The interment was at O’Neill’s Point Cemetery, military honours being accorded the cortege. An enjoyable social evening was spent recently at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Summers, in Takapuna, when a large gathering of relations and friends met in honour of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. Mr and Mrs Summers were married in Dunedin by the Rev. Dr Stuart. They were both born in Dunedin, Mrs Summers being a daughter of the late Mr R. F. Duckworth, of Anderson’s Bay, and Mr Summers a son of Mr A. Summers, of Smith street, Dunedin. Good wishes and congratulations poured in, many accompanied by presents and bouquets. Mr and Airs Summers have two daughters, Mrs Delve's, of Wanganui, and Airs Ayton, of Takapuna, and one son, Mr L. Summers, of Te Kauwhata. Fbp some years they resided in Wanganui, later in Devonport, and eventually in Takapuna.