TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4030, 9 June 1931, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, June 8. Mrs J. Tonkin has returned to Timaru.

Mrs Couchman has returned from the north.

Miss Stewart Bartieman, of England, is staying at Leith House.

Mrs W. Quinn, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Law, Cargill street.

Mrs Oldham has returned from visiting Auckland and Rotorua.

Mrs Oscar Owles has returned from a Visit to Wellington.

Miss Lorraine Orbell is staying with Mrs Russell Ritchie.

Mrs A. Di Bell has returned to Shag Valley.

Miss Vida-Barron is at Mount Cook for the vacatiop. ■

Miss Marion: Fyfe is also at Mount Cook.

Mr and Mrs J; J. Clark have returned from Timaru.

Miss Lillian Jefferies, of Melbourne, left on Saturday for the north.

Miss Sise has returned from Christchurch; .

Mrs Macauley, of Bay- of -Plenty, is the guest of Mrs T. Fergus, High street.

Mr and Mrs C. G. Richards, of Alexandra, were in town for Show Week.

Mrs. J. Newton, of Christchurch, is the guest of her’ sister, Mrs Harman Reeves,’ Park street.

A numb,er' of small bridge parties has been given during the week for Miss Stewart' Bartieman.

Mr and -Mrs R. Cracroft Wilson, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs J. A. Roberts, Montpellier.- , 1 .

Miss Kitty Hazlett and Miss Joan Nichol, of Invercargill, came to town ior the races. .

Miss Elizabeth Elworthy, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Stanley 7 Batchelor, London street.

Professor Strong and Mrs G. E. Thompson are spending a short holiday at Lake Wanaka.

Mrs Riley 7 , with her two sons, and Miss Cora Graham, left on Saturday morning for Lake Hawea.

Mrs Hunter-Hamilton with her sister, Miss Paula Frederic, have returned to New Plymouth.

Mrs P. Mackenzie, of Walter Peak Station, with her daughters is spending a holiday’ in Dunedin,

Miss Shand has returned from Wellington, where the has been staying with her sister, Mrs Hale-Monro.

Mrs Alan Orbell and Miss Peggy Orbell,-of “The River,” Waikouaiti, were the guests of Mrs J. A. Cook, Union street, for the Winter Show and races.

Mr and Mrs Frank Bell stayed with Mrs W. Laidlaw, Pitt street, for the Winter Show Week. They returned to Shag Valley on Sunday.

Miss Nancy Hartmann arrived from Canterbury on Monday, and is spending her holiday with her - father, Mr Carl Hartmann, at St. Clair.

On Thursday evening a delightful “surprise dance” was given at Mrs Leslie Mills’s residence, “ Piccadilly.” All the arrangements were organised by the guests. Dancing was kept up to a late hour. -■ ■; -

On Tuesday evening the Farmers’ Union Fire Insurance Association gave a party at the Otago Women’s Club for members of the Farmers’ Union and members of the Women’s Division.

Mrs G. L. Vallange gave a morning tea last Monday at her residence “Te Koa." Tea was served in the lounge, where beautiful chrysanthemums were arranged. After tea‘ ; the-guests were taken through the garden for ah inspection-of Mr-Percy Vallange’s wonderful display of chrysanthemums, which were very much admired. Present were Mesdames 'J.- M. Ritchie, D. S. Macpherson, A. A. Finch, P. Priest, Innes-Walker, Boyd-Dunlop, and Mandeno, and Mieses A. Vallange, and S. Macpherson.

On Monday evening the “ Country Girl,” by the Dunedin Operatic Society, had a huge audience for their opening night at His Majesty’s Theatre. Each night throughout the week there have been crowded houses.' many people being refused admission. The organisers, actors, and actresses all deserve the greatest praise for their splendid performan-e and the pleasure they gave each night to their audiences. There was only one opinion, that the “ Country Girl” had been an enormous success.

An afternoon tea was given at the Home Science building in the large lecture room, which was artistically decorated with flowers, the occasion being to entertain the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and the delegates to the Women’s Institutes. Mrs Strong welcomed. the'guests. After tea, home-made ice creams were served, and much appreciated. Short addresses were made by Miss Stops (Women’s Institutes',’ I-rs Drake (Women’s Division),'. and-Mrs S. M. Parkes (Home Economics Association).

Miss Stewart gave a delightful afternoon tea* on Friday, at her residence. Her lot Row, for Miss Stewart Bartlemhn (England), who is paying a. short visit to Dunedin, during’ .her. stay’ .in the Dominion. Miss Stewart received her guests in the drawing room;'wearing a becoming- frock of navy, blue- lace and georgette. Tea was served in the dining roopi, the table being arranged with a beautiful . Venetian' glass bowl of. 'red. autumn ixias anJ , large single red chrysanthemums over'which hung a redshaded light,- Present Were Mesdames A. D. .Bel! (Shag Valley)', Aufrere' Fenwick, J. M. Gallaway, Taylor, E. Theomin, G. R. Ritchie, Russell. Ritchie, J. A--Cook; Alan Orbell (Waikouaiti j. Oldham. F. Fitchett, George M‘Lean, E. Reynolds, and S. Batchelor, and Misses Hr Williams. 1 C. Williams, R,. Ulrich. P. Graham. 'H Denniston (Christchurch)., D. Theomin. Webster, M. Mackerras, I. Rattray, G.' Gallaway, F._ Shand. F. Cargill, and L. Holmes.

A most successful ball was given oh. Tuesday evening at the Tudor Hall by the staff of Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. About 200 were present. The hall was” brilliantly decorated with lights, and. beautiful flowers. Caps and streamers added to the charming effect. A novelty was introduced in-.a snowball dance, when balls of beautiful white-scoured wool were introduced. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs G. Black, Mr and Mrs G. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs G. Richards, Mr and Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs J. O'Donnell, Mr and Mrs J. R. Jeffery, Mr and Mrs F. S. Arthur. Mr and Mrs D. Murray (Ranfurly), Mr and Mrs G. G. Black (Ranfurly), Mr and Mrs L. Graham (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs E. Calder. Mr and Mrs W. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs Russell. Mr. and Mrs Pyle'(St. Bathans), Mrs L. Hill,..and Mrs J. G. Young, and Misses B. Black, B. Bell, M. Sutherland, L. Miller. J. Boyland, M. Duke. D. Green, N. Guthrie, M. Stark. W. Walden, F. Brown, N. Moody. E. Tipping, and Archer, and Messers J. Ritchie, S. Reid, C. Guthrie, W. Scoular, IN.’ Barclay, S. Brown, F. Stark, P. Vallange, W. M'lnnes,’ S. Routledge, Rennie. A. M'Donald. J. Robb, R. Arnott, K. D. Goodman (Fairlie), R. Hudson. B. Cochrane, P. Carr, I. Armour. O Garden, and L. Murray.

On Friday evening Mrs Harman Reeves gave a most successful dance at her residence, “ Transit House,” Park street, the occasion being the debut of her youngest daughter, Miss Mary Reeves, and her niece, Miss Nora Newton (Christchurch). The former wore a pretty frock of ivory georgette and satin made in long lines to the. ankles and carried a charming posy, while the latter wore while georgette made with a flared skirt to the ankles, and carried a sweet posy of crimson roses. Mr and Mrs Reeves received their guests in the drawing room, the latter wearing a becoming gown of black georgette and lace. Supper was served in the dining room, the table being arranged with a pretty bowl of mixed flowers. Amongst those present were Mrs J. Newton (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley, Mr and Mrs G. L. Macassey, Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritehie, and Misses B. Reeves, W. Johnstone, -N. Fenwick, H. Fenwick, J. Batchelor, P. Stronach, L. Orbell, P. Orbell,' (Waikouaiti), Oram. Brewer, Thorp, Williams, Elworthy (Timaru),. Reid, Halsted, J. Ritchie, J. Priest, N, Hartmann, D. Hartmann, and K. Hazlett, and Messrs E. Wilson, S, Armitage, Vallangd. Harris, Maunsell, P. Riley, George Riley, o‘Rorke (Canterbury), Sidey. Reid, J. Ritchie, John Ritchie, R. Reeves, S. Reeves, J. Tapley, J. Edmond, F. Edmond, Dunlop, and Macassey. 1

A seven-a-side hockey tournament was played on Wednesday (the King’s Birthday) at; Logan Park. The glorious weather prevailing that day, helped in making the games very-enjoy able, and the tournament a complete success. In the evening a ball was given in -the Town Hall to celebrate the Ladies’ Hockey As-

suciation jubilee. Many country players remained in town for it. The function was a brilliant affair with the gay frocks oi the happy young people. The committee and chaperons were Mrs R. Hudson, wearing a handsome black ninon gown with brilliant ornaments and a black and silver cloak; Mrs G. Nelson, black lace frock with coatee of chenille velvet; Mrs Mason, black' georgette with black-fringed shawl; Mrs Burk.. peacock blue ch.niile georgette and black coatee; Miss M. Hill, pastel blue georgette and lace coatee; Miss- M. Harvey, orange-tinted floral georgette with velvet cloak to tone; .\i:si M. Adams, green floral ninon;, and Mis«R. Sargeant, wine and bl-mk r. vb’h'

silver tissue coatee. -Also present weire the Mayor and,.’Maj'bn<»i*'.' IM:’ Umy ■ R. S. Black), the 'latter attir-d in a black lace and* beguinpeff black flounced? frock; Mr and Mrs- James Hogg, the latter in black with bright red flowers; Mr and Mrs E. Calder, the latter in black georgette and net; and Mr and Mrs J. Starr, the latter in pale grey .satin. During the evening. Mrs R. Hudson presented the trophies won during the day, also giving a few d-'tails of hockey in Otago, and thanking all those who helped to make the day such a successful one. The Otago A team was asked, to come up and receive' uts, prizes, each member receiving a silver hockey brooch as well as the cup. The Milton B team also received, brooches and cup for B grade winners. Mrs Hudson them asked .Mies Hill (secretary) to., .accept a hockey irooeh as a memento of their . jubilee year, Miss Hill having been- responsible for all the detail- work which is so necessary 'in running tournaments, successfully. Mrs G. i Nelson, .was the recipient oi a silver fruit stand in appreciation of her services given to the Otago ladies! hockey. Reference w-as made to her long and capable association, with the game in Dunedin. Three cheers were called - for ' Mrs Nelson and heartilygiven. Mr E. (.’alder (president of the Men's Hockey Association) said he could not let the • occasion pass without congratulating the Otago Ladies’ Association, and he had much pleasure in saying it. held a very high place throughout the Dominion, in h ekey circles. In Mrs Hudson they had a splendid leader, who was supported by able assistants. In conclusion Mr Calder- wished the ladies allsuccess in the future; calling for three rousing cheers for Mrs Hudson, which were given very heartily, and finished up by singing " For She's a Jnllv Good Fellow "

Perfect weather ’ favoured the Dunedin Jockey Club’s first day’s racing on Wednesday at Wingatui. Brilliant sunshine and no wind made the day in the open air most enjoyable, and added pleasure to the luncheons at motor ears, where rugs arranged on the gra.s made an ideal picnic; Dressing was of a seasonable order, tweeds with small toques to match being very much worn. Coats and wraps were discarded, the sunshine being so hot. Among: t those present were Mrs Harty, wearing a navy blue costume with ■ hat to match and a fur coat; Mrs ActonAdams, sealskin coat and black hat; Mrs H. W. Bundle, black cloth coat with fur and ,black hat: Mrs James Hutchison, navy tweed suit and hat to match; Mrs Marshall Macdonald, figured velvet and black hat; Mrs F. H. Carr, squirrel coat and large black velvet hat with white bands; Mr.- Frank Bell (Shag Valley). fawn tweedy costume with beret to match - Mrs Eardley Reynolds, mole coat over blue frock and blue hat; Mrs W. Hudson brown Persian lamb coat and brown hat; Mrs Innes-Walker (Kenya Colony), black and white suit and hat to match; Mrs Boyd-Dunlop, brown fur coat and green velour hat; Mrs W. O. Mackellar. tweed suit with brown hat and furs; Mrs F. Oldham, black and white three-piece suit and hat to match; Mrs R. Craeroft-Wilson (Christchurch), black and white speckled suit -wi.th beret to match; Mrs Leslie. Mills, black and white frock with small black hat and short fur coat; Mrs-Arthur Barnett, black cloth coat and small black hat; Mrs Kenneth Ross, brown suit and red hat; Mrs A. Melville, squirrel coat and black hat; Mrs Gerald xitzgerald. black suit and small black hat; Mrs A. C. Mills, squirrel coat and black hat; Mrs J. Lusk, green suit and felt hat to match; Mrs R. E. Scorgie, fur coat and almond green felt hat; Mrs G. R. Ritchie, navy blue suit and hat to match; Mrs Leslie Wilson, black cloth coat trimmed with mole fur and black hat; Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, brown fur coat and small hat; Mrs McGregor (Mount Linton), tweed suit and small hat; Mrs Stanley Batchelor, red fleck tweed suit and hat to match; Mrs Alan Orbell (“The River,” Waikouaiti), grey tweed suit and grey felt hat: Mrs Harman Reeves, black cloth fur-trimmed coat and black hat; Mrs J. Newton (Christchurch), navy tailored suit and navy hat; Mrs Brewer, green and black flecked tweed and toque to match; Mrs Howard Dodgshun. brown tweed suit with brown hat and furs; Mrs J. A. Cook, black tailored suit and black hat; Mrs C. M. Greenslade, blue cloth coat trimmed with fur and black hat; Mrs C. T. Irvine, black coat and blue hat; Mrs J. - S. Hislop. fur coat and wine-coloured hat; Mrs Ambrose Hudson, squirrel coat and black

hat; Mrs J. H. M’Dougall, brown tweed coat and brown hat; Mrs J. W. Smeaton, grey fur coat and small green hat; Mrs J. A. Jenkins. bottle green cloth .coat with fur cuffs and collar and green hat; Mrs Edgar Hazlett, black coat and hat: Mrs Norman Speight, dark brown frock and hat to match; Miss B. Reeves, fawn tailored suit with hat to match and brown furs; Miss G. Hislop, blue suit and a hat to match; Miss M. Halsted,. green flecked tweed and hat to match; Miss Denniston, rose flecked tweed and small hat to match; Miss Joan Ritehie, flecked blue tweed and hat to match; Miss Nan-.y Hartmann, brown tweed coat and beret to tone; Mi.s D. Hartmann, flecked green frock and green hat;.Miss Norrie Fenwick, brown tweed costume and beret; Miss Joyce Haggitt, brown, tweed suit with brpwn hat and furs; 'Miss A. Brewer, saxe blue ensemble and blue hat; Miss P. Brewer, fur coat and flame felt hat: Mis June Batchelor, green tweed enembie with green hat; Miss 11. Fenwick, green tweed frock with hat to match and fur coat; Miss M. Reid, navy flecked tweed and blue hat; Miss I. Reid, brown tweed coat and hat to match; Miss V. Livingstone, saxe blue frock and coat with hat to match; Miss’ B. Black, green frock under fur coat and green hat; Miss Sheila Macpherson. black suit and small bla<,k hat; 'Miss '-Lorraine Orbell, pastel blue suit and small hat to tone; and Miss M. Cook, black suit with ermine fur. necklet and black and white beret. Also present were Mesdames A. B. Haggitt, Donald Reid,' R. S. J. Fitzgerald (Oamaru), H. A- Gamble, Beaumont, Battersby. Bricks)!,. Riley (Invercargill) . GBlack, Guy Tapley, Nicolson (Invercargill), Frederic, B. S. Irwin, Walden. Fitzgerald. Richardson, and A.- Johnson. Sir Charles Clifford’ (Christchurch), and Me. srs A’. C. Hanlon, J; A. Roberts, B. ■ S. Irwin. Oldham. O’Rorke (Canterbury), A. M. Sidey. J. Hutchison, E. C. Reynolds, F. H.. Carr, A. C. Mills, H. L. Tapley, Harman Reeves, Garth Gallaway, E. Hazlett, A. fiudson, R. Hudson. Edmond (2), A. Melville. F. Bell (Shag Valley), J. Menlove (Athol). G. Black, Drs Stanley Batchelor, G. Fitzgerald. W. Fitzgerald. E. R. Harty. T. Fergus, Spcdding. and Fitzgerald (Oamaru). INVERCARGILL, June 6. Mrs Hl D- Irving and son, of Otautau, are the guests of Mrs H. W. Roy ds in Alice street. Mr and Mrs T. A, Nicholson, who went up to Dunedin on Tuesday, returned on Saturday. Mrs P. C. Mills, Herbert street, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs and Miss Frier, of Upper Hutt, are the guests of Mr and Mrs T. D. Pearce, Gala street. Mrs Charles Bradfield, Lewis street, is visiting Dunedin. The Misses Beatrice and Lou Lawrence returned from Dunedin on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W. Millar, of Knapdale, were the guests of Mrs John M'Queen, Dalrymple road, during the week. Mrs R. A. Abercrombie, of Riverton, was the guest of Mrs M'Hugh, Thames street, during the week. Miss Joy Hodges, of Wellington, is visiting Invercargill. Dr and Mrs F. W. Dunlop, of Dunedin, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Chilwell at Underwood, are spending a few days with Mrs J. B. Sutton at " The Willows,” Centre Bush. Mrs J. L. M‘G. Watson, has been -•pending a few days at Dipton. Miss Winnie Stenhouse, of Dunedin, ’-s the guest of Mrs F. O. Mac Gibbon in Forth street. Mrs Oliver, sen., has returned to Christchurch. Miss Julie Snow returned to Christchurch on Monday to resume her dancing studies. Mrs Fred Newton returned to Timaru on Saturday. Mrs H. R. Gibson, Don street, has been spending a few days in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs A. W. Rodger, Alice street, spent a few days in Christchurch during the week. Mrs E. D Miller, of Wellington, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs William Young. Earnslaw street, left for home on Saturday. Mrs J, L. Bush. Duke street, accompanied by Mrs Sykes, has left to spend the winter months at Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Vincent Ward left for Wellington on Saturday. Mrs B. A. Frostick and Miss Frostick, of Christchurch, are the guests of. Mrs W. G. - Clark, Hensley street. Mrs W. J. Fisher, of Napier, left on Monday On her return north, staying for a few days with her sister, Mrs J. A. MacDonald. Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin.

Dr and Mrs Basil Wilson leave for Hokitika next Sunday. Mrs Wilson has been the guest of honour at numerous morning, and afternoon teas and bridge parties during the week, her hostesses including Mesdames H. S. Mitchel, C. E. Just, H. R. Gibson, John. M'Crostie, J, F. H. Alexander, A. Cutt. H. D. M'Hugh, Hugh Carswell, F. J. Robinson and F. H. Waymouth.

Mrs F.-A. Webb, Albert street, gave an afternoon in honour of Miss Newton, of Timaru, on Friday.

A very interesting collection of family treasures was displayed at the W omen’s Club on luesday afternoon as a means of stimulating interest in woman’s handwork and re-establishing the Arts and Crafts Circle. A committee was formed, the chairwoman of which has yet to be appointed.

John Galsworthy's latest play, “ Exread by the Playing Reading Circle of the Women’s Club on Tuesday evening. The cast was : Sir Charles Denbury. Mrs A. M. Macdonald; Sir John Mayer, Mrs T. S. Tomlinson; Joan’ Mayer, Mit-s Bailey; Miss Card, Mrs J. G. Macdonald; Mr East, Miss Perrin; Haddon (the innkeeper). Mrs Ritchie Crawford; .George (the-barman). Mrs C. E. Watts; commercial .traveller, Miss' Pay; a journalist. Mrs R. S. M'lnnes; Bender, Mrs-T. F. Macdonald; Tebbatt, Mrs C. At Stewart; Hodgkin. Mrs Armour: Clarke, Miss Crofts: Goffer. Todd. Foster—Mrs Farrant; a tramp. Mrs Stanley Brown; a woman, Mrs Co-kill. Mrs L. B. Hutton read the; chorus. . Mrs Arnold M'Donald and Miss M'Kay. were responsible both for the decorations and the supper arrangements.

A most enjoyable afternoon arranged by Mrs F. J. Raines, assisted by Mrs T. O'Byrne, was held .in the Federal on Friday in honour of Mrs Vincent Ward. The musical programme, included a duet played by the Misses O'Byrne, songs by Mrs J. D. : Campbell and’ Miss Trixie Pryde, and a pianofore ’ solo by Miss O’Byrne, while Miss Lola Hoffman danced. During the afternoon Miss Lola Hoffman, on behalf of the. other guests, presented Mrs Ward with a set of Chinese pewter vases, and at the conclusion of the afternoon Mrs D. M'Farlane, on behalf of. a few friends, asked-, Mrs Ward to accept a pewter tray. Those present included Mesdames V. Ward. E. Abbey Jones, J. D. Campbell, F. J. Raines, T. O’Bryne, Roy Anderson, J. W. Smith. A. H. Mackrell. M. Miller. J; 11. Reed, S. Gibb, D. M'Farlane, A. Mitchell. S. Faircloth. J. Mehaffey, L. Faircloth. Hunter, N. Hoffman. M. J. Murfitt. and Thomson, and Misses Abbey Jones, O’Byrne (2). D. Smith, L. Henderson, Strange, Muir, Young. Hunter, and L. Hoffman. An apology for absence was received from the Misses Tucker.

OAMARU, June 6. Mrs Scott, of Timaru, and her sister, Mrs Bertram, of Rotorua, who were the guests of Dr and Mrs Orbell, have returned. Miss Maude has returned from Waianakarua. Mr and Mrs W, P. Reid have returned from Dunedin. Mrs Max Douglas is visiting friends in Oamaru. On Thursday evening the opening of Kahanga was held at the residence of the hostess, Mrs G. Jones, sen., when a very pleasant evening was spent. WAIMATE, June 5. Miss Janet Studholme,'“ Te Waimate,” who was the guest of Mrs R. Orbell. “ The Croft,” Timaru, ig now visiting Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, Otaio. Miss Ruth Hertskt has returned to her home, “ Adendale,” after several weeks visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss W. Beckett, Shearman street, ie spending a holiday in Timaru. Mrs Cecil Verity, Waihao Forks, has returned home from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Dorothy Napier, “Te Kiteroa,” has returned home from a short visit to Dunedin.

Mrs George Manchester and her srhall daughter Nan, of Fairlie, are the guests of Mrs G. A. Manchester, Mill road. Miss B. E. Shackleton, of the Christchurch Star, who has been the guest of her parents. Mr and Mrs G. .1, Shackleton, Queen street, has returned to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs R. S. Kain and Miss Helen Kain have returned to Morven from a holiday visit to Hamner and Christchurch. Before their departure for the Chatham Islands the Rev. J. A. Wilson and Mrs Wilson were entertained by the parishioners of the Anglican parish of Waihao at the residence of Mr and -Mrs A. V. Richards. Among those present were Canon and Mrs Cocks, Rev. and Mrs ' Wilson, Mr and Mrs A. V. Richards, Rev. and Mrs Kirk, Mr and Mrs G. 8. Smith, Mr and, Mrs W. N. Price, Mr and Mrs R. H. Rickman, Mr and Mrs G, Ruddenklau, Mr and Mrs C. Rickman, Mr and Mrs J. J. O’Hara. Mr and Mrs E. C. d’Auvergne, Mr and Mrs E. B. Harrison, Mr and Mrs J. H. Milne, Mr and Mrs J. Falloon, Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mrs Verity. Mesdamgs Windleburn. Miller, and Wood, and Misses M. d’Auvergne, E. Briggs, R. Thomas, M'Laughlap (2), Thompson (2), I. Waldie, E. Hodgen, A. Milne, and G. Turner, and Messrs d’Auvergne, Hardcastle, wall, Briggs, Thomas, Harrison (3), Medlicott,

A sure remedy for coughs and colds—- “ NAZOL.” Disinfects the circle of infection—the -passages of the nose and throat. Keep a bottle by you throughout the winter. Sixty doses for Is Gd. New double size—l2o doses for 2s 6d.—Advt,

Windleburn, Turner (2), Thompson, Hedges, Ramsay, and Forreet. TIMARU, June 5. Miss Phyllis Boyle, of Christchurch, returned from the north to-day to be the guest of her brother, Commander D. Boyle, Hampton House Flats. Miss Rosa Tripp. Wai-iti road, has returned from a short visit to Miss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Mrs E. J. Cordncr, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. E. Thomas. Hampton House Flats. Dr Elsbcth Fitzgerald arrived to-day from Oamaru to give an adress at the annual meeting of the Plunket Society. Mrs Algar Williams, of Christchurch, is staying with her brother. Commander D. Boyle, Hampton House Flats. Miss Margery Gibson, Elizabeth street, who is the guest of Mrs 1). C. Macfarlane, of " Mount Paul,’’ will return from Waiau to-morrow. Mr and Mrs S. Innes-Jones, of Christchurch, have been spending a few days at the Grosvenor Hotel. Mrs R. 11. Rhodes. “ Carne.” Seal}' street, has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. Miss Olive Lyon, of England, has returned to stay with Mrs W. H. Orbell, The Levels. Mrs W. X. Bond, of Dunrobin, has returned to .Southland after a visit to her mother, Mrs Elworthy, “ Pareora Cottage.” — M;«s Mary Weld, of Blenheim, is the guest of Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, “ Silverton." Woodbury. Miss Elena Helmore, “Koromiko.” has returned from a short visit to Mrs Percy Barker, of “Rocky Ridges,” Geraldine. Miss Cecily Ramsay, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Percy Barker, " Rocky Ridges.” Geraldine. Mrs Faulkner, of Hawke’s Bay. is the guest of Mrs Edgar Jones. “ Ol iritiri.” Miss Janet Studholme, “ Te Waimate,” who has been staying with Mrs R. L. Orbell. “ The Croft,” is now the guest of Mrs H. B, S. Johnstone, Otaio. Mrs George Dennistoun, of Peel Forest, is spending a few days in Christchurch. Miss Elizabeth Elworthy. “ Craigmore,” has returned, from a visit to Mrs F. S. Batchelor, of Dunedin.

Mrs George Rhodes and Mrs B. 11. Howell, of Cave, have left for Cave, after spending a few days at the Grand Hotel. Mrs E. Blakiston. of Geraldine, is the guest of Mrs B. H. Tripp, “ Orielton.” Airs Herbert Elworthy. “ Craigmore,” has returned from a short visit to Airs Roberts. Amberley.

Alisa Barbara Pinckney, of Hastings, is the guest of the Misses Cox. Nile street. Afiss Greta Paterson. Sefton street, has returned from a visit, to Timaru. Afiss Lesley Speight, of Christchurch, has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Airs J. D. 11. Buchanan, Granchestei School. Mrs W. H. Helmore and Afiss Elena Helmore. “ Koromiko,” left to-day for Christchurch. Alias Lorna Wood, Beverley road is file guest of Mrs R. L. Orbell, “The Crolt,” Park lane. The engagement is announced of Desmond, eldest son of Dr and Airs W. H. Inwin, of Church street, Timaru. and Elizabeth Bevis, eldest daughter of Airs G. H. Cossins and the late Air G. H. Cossins, of “ Ardnaquere,” Wai-iti road, Innaru. Airs James Hay, of Christchurch, is the guest of Airs AV. H. Walton, Park Jane.

party paid a surprise visit to Mr Edward Elworthy < t his home at flour Peaks recently, A delightful evening was spent with bridge, dancing, and games. Among those present were Mr and M-’« H. Sinclair-Thomson, Air and Mrs John barker. Air and Airs Robin Harper. Air and Airs Percy Barker, Airs Williams. Misses Joan Hargreaves, Norah Lvsaght, Cecil Elworthy. Olive Lyon, Diane Orbell. Klena Helmore. Sylvia Orbell. Peg<<y WilAlary Weld (Blenheim), Cox, Ruth and Auflry Barker, Cecily. Ramsay (DuneL 1 ’"Kona Blakiston, Broadbent, and is Sharpe. and Messrs E. Elworthy, G. J. Hodgkin,.H., Stevens. H. Elworthy, J. Hargreaves.- A. Elworthy, J. Acland, C. Acland, B. Timinas, Barker, R. Sharp, A. Sharp. C. Burden, and many others. Miss Sise, of Dunedin, who has been visiting her sister, Airs Charles Reid, Merivale lane, passed through Timaru to-day on her way; south. Afiss Gwen Fullerton and Aliss Barbara Pierce,, who have been spending several weeks in Christchurch and South Canterbury. left last night on their return journey to Auckland.

Airs Hewlande, of Christchurch, who is the guest of the Afiss Woollcombe, Trafalgar street, will leave for the north to-morrow. Mrs Howlands has been meeting people in Timaru in the nopes of interesting them in the Home Service

Movement, which has proved such a success in Christchurch. The Caroline Bay Hall presented a gay scene last evening, when the Timaru High School Old Boys held their annual ball. Those present included Air J. P. Steven (president of the Old Boys' Association) and Airs Steven. Air G. D. Virtue (vice-president) and Afrs Virtue, Mrs A. J. Allport. Mrs C. Thompson, Mrs J. C. Alacauley. Airs E. Ritlstonc. Mrs C. Mood. Airs J. Af. Crowley, Airs T. K. R. Whitehouse. Aire J. Virtue. Airs Ivo Cunningham. Mrs F. J. Cook. Airs J. G. Duncan, and Misses AL Kerr, Washington, AL Aitken, B. Kerr, B. Pickering, R. Alorgau, AL Cameron. At. Thompson, G. Manchester (Waimate). AL Sidey, Al. Marshall. Struthers, P. Parke, D. Jones. B. Sutherland. C. Stevens, Grant, H. Boal, J. Moody, C. Porteous (Southland). K. Strang. K. Ellis. A. Crowley, B. Afurjay, T. Afarsha’.l. C. Unritehard. E. Afackay, A. Scannell. N. Shivas. E. Solle, AL Crerar, E. Eaton, A'. Todd, T. Crammond, J. Botherway. A. Wilson, Af. Jones, Moore. R. Raklwick. C. Little, L. Alorrison, A . Smither, Al. Afackenzie, G. Aforrison. J. White. Shillito, Johnston, J. Woolhouse. B. Andrews, I. Allport. R. Palliser. D. Townsend. Shiras, L. Hiitton. D. Walton, N. Watkins (Christchurch), H. Johnston. Tapp, Af. Afoore, E. Macatiley, AL Townsend. Af. Aikens. B. Williams, E. Williams. N. APGaw, Af. Eaton, 0. Dickson, APHwrick. Anderson, 1. Grant, E. Ellis, and R. Ford. ASHBURTON. June 6. Airs E. 1. Nicoll and ALss Joan Nicoll, of Sumner, who have been on a visit to Invercargill, were the guests of Afrs J. B. Laing. Bank of Australia, for a few days this week, on their return journey. Airs D. V. Donaldson, of Christchurc.i. who has been the guest of her mother, Afrs H. F. Nicoll. of “ Penscroft,” is rc turning to Christchurch to-day. Air and Airs Gerald Nicoll motored to Cluistcliurch on Wednesday. They intend being away for a few days. Aliss Audrey Pilbrow leaves to-day for a holiday visit to Christchurch. Aliss Bonifant is visiting Airs Graham at Cust. Airs Cecil Wood, of Hackthorne, is visiting Christchurch. On Wednesday (King’s Birthday) a very enjoyable day was spent by all who followed the Christchurch hounds at Winchmore. 2V large number followed on horseback including members of the Pony and Cob Society, while many others were motoring. Air and Airs D. APDonald. of Afetliven, are staying at the New City Hotel, Christchurch.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. On Friday afternoon Mrs Charles Reid gave a delightful bridge party at her home in Merivale lane, the guest of honour being her sister, Afiss Sise, ot Dunedin. Among those present were AU'S Fox. Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs J. Hay. Airs W. Aloore, Afrs Grigg, Airs J. Tunir bull, Airs Irving, Mrs G. MTlraith, Airs J. Stevenson. Afrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs J. Anderson, Afiss Cracroft Wilson, Afiss D. Humphreys, Afiss 0. AlTlraith, Airs A; W.-Reeves, Airs AL H. Godby, Airs Beals, Miss Bone, Afrs Deans. Airs Symes, Airs Gilioon, and Mrs Ollivier. Last week, at her home in Fendalton, Mrs Af. Godby gave a small bridge party in honour of Aliss Sise, who is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs Charles Reid. Aferivale lane. The guests included Mrs Rich, Afro Guy Ronald, Airs John Stevenson. Mrs Reid. Afiss Sise, Airs Donald APLean, Airs Wray Nolan (Gisborne), and Miss CTacroft Wilson. ' Airs H. G. Livingstone. Miss Blanche Sanders, and Afiss V. V. Hynes were joint hostesses on Friday morning at a very enjoyable party given in honour of Airs J. G. Coates, who, with her husband, the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, arrived in Christchurch from Wellington last week. The guests were Airs J. G; Coates, Mrs Willes, Airs Deans, Airs W. H; Symes, Airs F. H. Pyne, Afrs J. F. Coop, Afre J. Buchanan, Airs L. Coop. Afiss L. Wilson, Afrs D. S. Anderson. Afrs J. Hay, Afiss E. 'Wilson, Airs H. S. Lawrence, Airs O. T. J. Alpers, Airs F. Gi Gibson. Mrs E. T. Reece. Airs J. P. Andrews, Airs G. Buchanan, Airs R. Beals. Airs Jack Anderson, Airs George Aitken, and Airs George Dennistoun. Air Aubrey Cox, formerly a resident of Canterbury, who now lives in Jodhpur, India, is spending part of his six months’ furlough in Christchurch, visiting his mother. Airs Percy Cox, Worcester street. In order to give him an opportunity of meeting many of his friends, his sister, Afiss Winifred Cox, and his sister-in-law, Airs P. H. Cox, gave a very pleasant party at Airs Cox’s home in Winchester street. Amongst those present to welcome the guest of honour back to New Zealand were Mrs Percy Cox, Airs George Harper,

Ar rs C” Afiss Afadge Walker, Mrs George Harimer, Dr Alice Morland, Mrs F. Wilding, Afiss Cora Wilding, Afre vv alter Harper, Mrs Edward Hamner, Air and. Airs J. Monteath, Air and Airs A. E. Flower, Air and Airs E. G. Hogg, Air and Afrs 11. D. Acland, Aliss A. Maling, Airs G. Af. L. Lester, Airs T. I'. Gibson, the Afissee Ross (2), Aire Guy Scott, Airs Alarshall (M’elliugton), J- Mating, Airs C. Afadaverty, Airs J. L. v < rnon. Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Mrs C. Alarshall. Afiss Prins, Afiss B. Alaling, Airs C. L. Nedwell, Aliss N. Hoare, Aliss Katrine Loughnan, and Aliss Stella Purch as.

At their home in Riccarton road, Mr and Airs Livingstone gave a very enjoyable afternoon party in honour of the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates and Airs Coates, who were thus afforded an opportunity of meeting many of their friends under very pleasant conditions. The guests included the Rt-. Hon. J. G. Coates and Alts Coates, Mr and Afrs 11. Holland. Air and Mrs H. S. Kyle. Air and Mrs D. Jones, Mr and Airs C. P. Agar, Air and Mrs S. G. Holland, Mr and Mrs E. H. S. Hamilton. Air and Airs F. W. Freeman. Aire E. C. Hui?, Afrs Longmore. Aliss Blanche Sanders, Afessrs Arnaud APKellar R. U. White. J. Herbert Hail, Frank Wilding, ''Vni r “ e .F- A-V right, and H. AL Chrystall. J Kt* Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates, who have been spending a few Christchurch, have returned to Wellington. Alisa Sise. who has been visiting her sister. Airs Charles Reid, Alerivale lane, has returned to Dunedin. Aliss Agatha Upham. Gloucester street, is the guest of Airs Herbert Elworthy, Craigmore, South Canterbury. • C'l’J’ Pascoe, having sold her house 111 Antigua street, has taken up residence in one of Aliss Peach's flats, in Peterborough street. Air and Mrs John Rr.lleston. of Waitomo. are visiting Airs W. Ro’leston and -urs 1. leschemaker,-Fendalton. Aliss Betty Nancarrow, Bealey avenue, who has been visiting her parents in Dun edm. has returned to Christchurch. Mrs M rey Nolan, of Gisborne, who has been spending a few weeks with her sister, -Mrs H. b._ Lawrence, Garden road, has I, ?Vl vi s*C Airs lan Afurchison. Lake Coleridge Station. 10 t^ n fl agemeut is announced of Frederick VC illiam. onl}- son of Mr and Airs P Hehnore, of Fendalton, and Joan, elder f r rf- 1 " 01 * Mrs F. Wothcrspoon, 01 Kicearton. >< T ? e . engagement is announced between Mabel hergnson. only daughter of Air ami ’J ‘ 5 ro °k, and Colin, youngest son of Air and Airs H. MTlraith, of Cashmere Hi Is. , A marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Keith Wilscm, son of Dr and Airs Alanning. of Garden road. Fendalton, and Gwendoline Evelvn only daughter of Dr and Airs Fullerton, of 2iuckland. , and Airs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson have left for a visit to friends in Dunedin. Miss Ann Cooper. Brown's road, has leturned troni a visit to relatives in \\ e hngton. Afrs Caley. of Epsom, is among northern visitors to Christchurch. She will Aml-lamP 11,uaru before returning to Afrs F A. Nixon. Fendalton, is spending a holiday with relatives at Kaikoura.

BLENHEIM, June 5. Jhe Alarlborough Club’s golf team made its annual visit to Seddon on Satur 7 day to play against Awatere representatives. lhe men's match was very evenh contested, both sides having five wins. T>m Awatere ladies were much too strong for the Blenheim team, and Aliss Grigg registered the only win for her side Cou ditions were not perfect, a heavy wind making it hard for the younger players. I'»' 1 1 teams of 12 each represented the Marlborough and Nelson Clubs in the first ?>° • this season for the Moore* Reid, cup The match was played on the r airhall Links. A close and enjoyable game resulted in Alarlborough retainii." the cup by three up. Airs G. Bacon entertained a few young people on Tuesday evening at her residence in High street in honour of her daughter Barbara's birthday. Gaines and music took the form of entertainment, and the competitions were won by Alisse« E. Thomas and Cara Evatt. Airs Bacon was wearing a smart frock of black gear gette and lace, and Aliss Bacon, brown silk. Others present were Aliases I’. Bacon. S. Bacon. Ellie and Patricia Thomas. Sinclair Breen. AL Horgan J Sinclair. Cara Evatt. and Ngaire Taylor’ On Friday evening Airs J. Thomas' eii tertained a few young people in honour of her daughter Ellie, it being her fifteenth birthday. This took place nt M-s Thomas’s residence in Percy street. Airs Thomas received the young neople up<- n arrival wearing a smart black lace frock. Conrhetitions were won by Afisses Al. Gee. C. Evatt,, and Ngaire. Tnvlor. 'Others present were Alisses E. and P. Thomas, At. Gee, P. Bacon. Af. and J. Horgan, C. Evatt. N. Taylor, and J. Sinclair. The engagement is announced of Gladys Mary, fifth daughter of Afr and Afrs R. F Goulter. of “Lake Timara.” RUnliein’;. and Edward AVelby. eldest son of the late Afr W. Green, of Blenheim, and Afrs T. Pratlev. of Wainnwa. Hawke’s Bay. Afrs Graeme APCaid. of Wellington, who has been visiting Afrs P. Afonro ar. “St. Andrews.’ has returned. Afr and Afrs S. I. Jones, who have been holidaying in Marlborough left on Saturday on their return to Hastings. Afrs J. Rose and family have returned to “The Poplars.” Spring Creek after a? enjoyable holiday spent in Dunedin. Miss D. Redwood and Afiss E. Bowen, of Wellington, have been visiting Airs E. Rose at “Kai Twi.” Afr and Afrs P. A. Thompson have returned from an overland trip south. Afrs A. Latter is visiting Afrs Afacßobertson in High street. Afiss Ruth Pemberton and Afiss Joan Welch have returned from visiting Wellington.

WELLINGTON. June 5. It is rather a .curious thing that there has probably never been onite such a successful garrison ball in Wellington before as the one held on the night of the Kings Birthday this year. It was held at the Drill Hall, and there were quite 800 guests present, with a great sprinkling of scarlet and blue uniforms, as the Naval Reserve was well represented, as well as

the Flying Corps. The hall was wonderfully decorated, the energetic committee having spent several nights there with a couple of motor cats polishing the iloor (which was in excellent order), and hundreds of signalling flags were used, covering in the roof, and interspersed with chains of red. blue, and yellow electric lights, mingled with ropes of lycopodium, and having long streamers of coloured crepe paper. The Prisons Department had given permission for greentry to be obtained from Wi Tako Camp, aiid there was a wealth of fern fronds, brown birch, etc., used tastefully round the hall, ami in the artillery hall, where a cabaret supper was set. Lieutenant C. Aleachen was honorary secretary of the dance, and was assisted by an energetic committee. Among those present were Colonel and All's Symon. Colonel Standish. Colonel Saunders, Afajor and Airs Weir. Colonel and Mrs Cunningham, Captain and Airs Gentry, Flight-lieutenant ami Airs Neviil. Major and Mrs Abel, Captain and Airs Steele. Afajor Afauginson (Otago), Captain and Airs Park, Lieutenants APKelvie Gray, A. H. Fear. Woolley, and Smythe,’ and Alesdames J. L. Saunders. Weir Al D. Young, E. G. Pilcher, E. L. Aleachen. and a great many younger peop’e. The reception arranged by the Wellington branch of the Federation of University Women for the new graduates passed off most successfully. The party was held at the Pioneer Club, which was bright and cheery with flowers and fires—the latter acceptable, as the night was cold. Dr Elizabeth Bryson received the guests, and explained the uses of the federation, at home and abroad, and hoped that the new graduates would join and share in the benefits. An acceptable programme was given. Aliss Ellis played a couple of charming piano solos, and Aliss Huntingdon recited. An amusing reading Was given by Aliases Batham, Birnie, Palmer, Afacsenzie and Bell, being a scene from ‘‘ Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane Austen, which all enjoyed immensely. Miss Clark spoke of her nursing experiences among the Alecca pilgrims, sliowing now much had been done of late years to preserve and improve the health of the many thousands of people who made the pious pilgrimage to the tomb of Mahomet at Mecca. She mentioned that it li<id been more possible to cope with them since the processions had been stopped since 192 G, that of the “holy carpet ” being one which drew many thousands cither to take part, or to look on. It had been very difficult to deal with so many people in so short a time. Later hearty thanks were given to the performers and to Alias Clark, and then an. aajuurnment was made to supper, which was served in the club dining room where the tables were arranged tastefully WJvU crystal vases of chrysanthemums. Among those present were Afisses Hetheringtcn, Greig Batham, Irvine-Smith, A Paterson and her sister. Dr Ada Platte-Mills, Mrs G. Watson, Mrs Sinclair, Afisses Ellison, Ardell V Cooper., Prendeville, Afacdonald. ’Pow, Tanner, E. Plank, E. Briggs, Clachan, Cornish Afewhinney, Shallcrass, E. Heine, England. J. Atkinson. Birnie. Afatthews, Collins, Morgan, Wiggins, Stewart, Beckway, and many others. The dance arranged at Queen Afargaret's College by the members of the Old Girls’ Association passed off most successfully there being a large attendance of guests’ who appreciated the good arrangements made by the committee. The classrooms

were arranged and furnished for sittingout, with the welcome addition of large, cheery fires. The hall was the ballroom, and later in the evening much amusement was caused by the letting-go of a number of balloons from the gallery above. Squeakers added much to the noise and fun which went on when all were engaged in trying to catch the balloons. The decorations consisted of bowls of chrysanthemums and greenery artistically bestowed. Supper was a feature, being a home-made one, and the music was excellent, both adding to the enjoyment of the guests. Miss V. Spiller and Air T. R. AFGregor gave an exhibition dance, and Miss Nancy Rabe and partner gave a Spanish dance in costume. The chaperons were Airs Hoby, who was in green chiffon velvet and a Spanish shawl, and Mrs Hamilton, who was in black lace. Others present were Afiss Wallace Smith, Airs A. P. Smith, Airs D. J. Dalgleish, Airs A. Afurie, Aliss AL Cleiglian. Airs Wall, and Misses P. Holm. W. Wallace, S. Hamilton. P. Dawson. E. APKenzie, B. Kersley. Af. Press, R. APLellan, R. Wyllie. B. Afenard. B. Montgomery, AL King, AT. Poole. B. Herbert, E. Hopkirk, B. Hunter. W. Wiltshire, H. Archer. AL Webb. E. Kelly, P. Quirk, S. Bryant, and many more. The opening of the autumn exhibition of the Art Gallery was, as usual, a somewhat crowded function, and the difficulty of getting anything like a “private” view of the pictures was insurmountable. However, the guests all had a very pleasant evening, and something like a guessing competition as to whom the pictures were to be attributed went on. a,s no catalogues were available. However, it certanily added to the interest. Dr Carbery (president) apologised for the absence of the Mayor (Mr T. C. A. Hislop), and said that he? had no choice but to declare the exhibition open himself. He spoke svmpathetically of th e loss by death of Air H. AL Gore, a former president and secretary, whose kindly presence and courtesy was much missed. The loss of the late Hon 1. Sliaiier Weston was also mentioned with regret. Among those present were Dr and Al i s Hardwick Smith. Sir John and Lady Luke. Sir Henry and Lady Buckleton. Mrs and Aliss Rhind. Aliss 1). K. Richmond, Air and Airs E. Atkinson, Air N. Isaacs. Air N. Welch Richardson, Aliss N. Blair, Aliss H. Hadfie d. Aladame Tarbaveff. Air and -ilrs G. G. Watson, Air and Airs E. AnderTV!' ? r an,i Irs Youn L'' Aliases Putnam tS? ’ eec (“)> Air and Airs R. Jackson, Alts Spiott. Air and Airs Coleridge Aliss Rose, Aliss Houghton (Auckland), Airs and Miss A. Kane. Mrs AL E. Tripe, Air ami Blundell. Air and Airs H. A ickerman, Air and Airs A. Seivwrmht and many others. ”

Airs I* - Samuel has left for Nelson with her son. Air Gordon Samuel. Airs J. Bruges has left for Auckland, en route tor England. Airs G. W. Forbes has returned to Wellington irom her home at Cheviot. The Afisses Helen and Alary Thompson have returned from a visit to the South. Atrs J. G. Coates has accompanied the Kt. Hon. J. G. Coates to the South IsiaiHl.

Mrs Bernard Wood has taken a flat 011 Wellington terrace, and will come into town from Herctaunga in July. Airs Algar Williams has ’left for the south and will stay in Christchurch with Jlrs George Gould. fnr ' u Gal ; din ? r . has left Wellington L A 7 kIal ;! 1 to , Jo,llt thc Monowai? en ioute for Canada, where she hopes to to° E»gland oUUtaUleerlng bef ° re I;eturning Miss Afollie Brice, of Wellington is fcX.*' Ot MrJ’? ,laa< J' ""‘l’ o has been visiting Church' ' HIS ° P ’ has retu ’ ned to ChristAfr T. R. Lawson and Afiss Lawson are among the vmitors. to Christchurch thn rr ’,.*L\ C ' f ßa , , ‘ hvin ,- of Christchurch, is

-»r- .. June 5 Aliss Marjorie Al'Donald and Air T Hardie, who are to be married next week' were Riven a parcel evening in the Raimitumau Hall recently. A pleasmit .social evening was held in the Knox Hall. Masterton, on Wednesday evening to welcome the newly-appointc.l organist and his wife. Afr and‘Airs Kerry and new members of the congregation. Air and Mrs G. A. A nicent. of Pahiatua, who are taking up their residence 11’ Palmerston North, were farewelled at a gathering over which Air P. Tulloch presided and presented them with a champagne set and tray. r - Visitors from all parts of the district were present at the Eketahuna Oddfellows’ Ball on Wednesday night. The Afanawatu. Afangatamoka (Pahiatua), Alasterton, \\oodville, and Dannevirke Lodges were officially represented. The first ball of the season was held in the Wairarapa on Wednesday night when the Afasterton • Harrier Club staged its annual gathering in the Masterton Alunicipal Hall. ’I he ball was a notable success, visitors from all parts of the district being present.

The wedding of Dorothy Joyce,, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Richardson, of Pahiatua, and Douglas James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. Dalgleish, of Nelson, was solemnised in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua. The Rev. A. F. Sutherland, officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. R. Blanchard, of Wellington. The train-bearer was little Margaret Campbell. There were three bridesmaids, Misses Jean Alentiplay (Wellington), Ivy Fox (Pahiatua), and Edna Tankersley (Masterton), Mr R. G. Dalgleish was best man, and Messrs R. H. Reaney and W. N. Richardson were groomsmen. „ The wedding was celebrated at Knox Church,. Masterton, recently, of Myrtle, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Lenz, Renall street, and Ronald, son of Air and Mrs AV. A. M’Gregor, Tarania street. The Rev. J. Davie officiated, lhe bride was attended by Misses _D. Alonerieff, of Carterton, and W. Binmngton, oi Masterton. Mr Alister Al’Gregor was best man and Mr G. R. Joy, groomsman. The engagement is announced ot Taia. vounger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L Kjestrupp. of Cambridge terrace, Masterton, and Jack, youngest son of Mr and Mrs K. Scott, of “ Rawlnti, Masterton.

FEILDING, June 5. Mrs Brown, of Wanganui, has been the , guest of Mrs AV. G. Fry, “ Pupga Iwi, Alakino road, Feilding. Miss Maisie Bell, Kimbolton road, has i been visiting her sister, Mrs John Duncan. Miss 1 Bee Dormer, “Waipiko,” Cheltenham who is spending a holiday in Nelson, will stay with relatives in Wellington before returning home. Mrs L. A. Elliott and her daughter Lorraine have been the guests of Mrs Leckie, of AVellington, and are at present visiting Mr and Mrs Temple Spain, oi Napier. , , , , , Mrs R. Al'Donald, whose has been transferred from Palmerston North to Wellington, is with her infant daughter spending several weeks with Mrs lan M'Gruer, West street, before joining, her husband in their new home. Mrs George Luxmore, of Waikato, has been the guest of Mrs Charles Luxmore, Stanway. . . , Mrs C. Clifford, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs Walter Bailey, Kimbolton r °Miss Al. Hobson, of Hatuma, has been a recent visitor to Feilding for the Cornfoot —Ross wedding* Miss Betty Bailey, Kowhatau, has been visiting relatives in the Feilding district. PALMERSTON N.. June 5. Mr and Mrs AV. 1. Birchley gave a dance in St. Peter’s Hall on Monday, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter Ethel. The hall was beautifully decorated, the music was good, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Miss Birchley received the guests, wearing a beautiful frock of pearl white satin, and a fur-trimmed coatee of blue and gold floral velvet. Mrs Birchley was wearing navy crepe de chine, with beige lace. Among the guests were Mrs Prince, wearing green shot taffeta; Mrs Johnson, floral crepe de chine; Mrs N. Dorizac (Wellington), black satin with touches of red; Miss F. Al'Gowan. jade green satin beaute; Miss P. Fuller, rose pink satin; Mrs Leathley, shell pink lace; Miss Theseman, black satin and georgette; Mrs Farland, pale blue and navy embroidered georgette; Miss E. Jones, coral pink lace; Miss J. Wiggins, jade green georgette and silver lame; Miss Al. Walker, cream georgette and lace; Miss Ranson, jade green georgette; Miss Al. Birchley. silver beaded amethyst georgette; Miss G. Walker, beige lace; Miss E. Howard, blue floral velvet; Miss F. Bowne, floral marocain; Miss Al. Johnson, floral crepe de chine; Miss King, rose pink georgette; Miss Martin, maize crepe de chine; Miss J. Turner, tangerine lace and crepe de chine; Miss K. Borrett, floral crepe de chine; Miss C. Al'Neill, black and pink floral georgette; Miss J. Al’Pherson, green floral georgette; Miss F. M’Pherson, tangerine floral ninon; Miss L. Allsop, pink embroidered fishnet; Miss E. Watson, green floral georgette; Mrs G. Smith, green celanese; Miss Al. Gould, green floral ninon; Miss R. Amos, pink frilled net and satin, and Miss S. Parsons, red georgette. Also Messrs F. Baker, J. M’Neill, J. Smyllie, C. Martin, K. Metcalf, F. Waldegrave, E. Carpenter, C. Ellery, D. M'Donald, B. Clark, R. Weston. T. F. M'Gow-an, N. Gibb-Brown, Al. O’Farrell, J. Manning, J. Borrett, N. Brewer, E. Leathley, Rev. J. C. Abbott, Prince, and others. On Thursday afternoon Mrs Al. Millar and Miss Lorna Millar, of Amesbury street, gave a party for Miss Agnes Cornfoot, of Halcombe, who is to be married shortly. There were lovely flowers everywhere, and a very dainty afternoon tea. Miss Cornfoot received many beautiful gifts from all her friends. During the afternoon bridge was played. Mrs Mi’lar wore a charming frock of black 1; Miss Millar, floral ninon in tones < green, and the guest of honour a bolero frock of heavy brown crepe de chine, with collar of parchment lace, and a small hat in tones to match. The guests included Alesdames Cornfodt (Feilding), J. Graham,

(Feilding), Rowlands, V. Monrad, Palmer, J. Louisson, H. Seifert, J. Mace (Feilding), Dibble, and Sinclair, and Misses A. and P. Cornfoot (Feilding), J. Cornfoot (Feilding), Al. M'Kelvie, Al. Hobson (AVaipukurau), P. Perrett, R. Swainson (Feilding), and Al. Wall. Mrs L. Bale is visiting Auckland. Miss Howard has returned to Dunedin after visiting Palmerston North. Miss Elsie Macmillan and Miss Jean Thomson are visiting Auckland. Jffrs F. Armstrong, of Akitio, is the guest of Miss Speedy. Miss Joan Gaisford has returned from Cambridge, where she was the guest >f Miss Cynthia Hewett. Mr and Mrs Strachan Goldingham are visiting Auckland. Mrs E. W. Mills, of Karori, Wellington, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs AV. L. Fitzherbert. Mrs AV. Priest, of Tiniaru, is visiting Palmerston North.

WANGANUI, June 5. Dr and ’Mrs A. H. E. Wall, Campbell street, were hosts on Saturday evening at a very jolly holiday dance in honour of their son John. Mrs Wall wore a becoming gown of green lace. Among the young folk present were Misses M. J. Al'Grath, P. and N. Lewis, S. Williams, S. Ross, Jean Currie, Zona Haworth, Al. Peck, Al. Smith, B. Owen-Wilson, N. Glenn, F. Russell, and S. Nancarrow, and Messrs Drew. .D. Robertshaw-, Stanford, B. Orton, Silk, Williams (2), Ross, N. Grace, Saunders, Grummitt, and Wall (2). Mrs Al., E. Duigan, of Bell street, has returned from a two weeks’ visit at Wellington where she spent some time with her daughter, Mrs H. Ostler. . A jolly surprise party was arranged and taken to the home of Mr and Mrs K. C. Wells last Thursday evening, being the occasion of Mrs Wells’s birthday. Cards and games were played; prizes being 'won by Mesdames Hicks and Wells. Mrs St. Leger Reeve who with her young son has been the guest of Mrs D. Al. Quin, St. John’s Hill, has returned to Haw-era.

Mr and Mrs AV. Irwin, of Gisborne, are Wanganui visitors. Mrs Bert Fry- was hostess at a pleasant afternoon yesterday in honour of Mrs P. J. Al'Brearty. Those present were Mesdames H. D. James, B. Sherwin, L. Hedditch, Bowler, AV. H. Swanger, J. Murray, C. V. Inglis, J Hill, R. Jago, 11. Davis, R. Ross, B. Cave, and Fry. Mr and Mrs Louisson, of Auckland ' were visitors in Wanganui for the Wilkins-—Old wedding. Miss Al. Alexander, of Waverley, is the guest of Mrs Ben Holmes. Mr and Mrs J. K. Laird, of Eltham, were visitors in Wanganui this week for the Wilkins —Old wedding. Dr and Mrs G. H. Robertson and family who are spending a holiday abroad left London this week and will return to Wanganui in July. Mrs Storey, Liverpool street, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Mowbray, Hunterville, returned to-day. Mrs J. Goss, jun., returned yesterday from a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs N. G. Armstrong was hostess at a delightful bridge afternoon one day last week. Mrs D. Ross and Mrs B. Cave, of Auckland, are guests of Mrs B. Fry, Plymouth street. POVERTY BAY, June 2. The birthday of Mr A. J. Barnard was celebrated by a pleasant bridge tea given by his family to honour the occasion. Four tables for play were arranged in the drawing room, where choice chrysanthemums were used to decorate. Supper was served a la cabaret, and Mr G. Robbie proposed the toast of the evening. The hostess wore black lace over black satin, and a bridge jacket of coral pink chenille georgette. Miss Margot Barnard wor ■> green spotted crepe de chine. Others present were Mr and Mrs G. Robbie. Mesdames AV. F. Goodman, AV. F. Iles. Les. Bright, H. de Costa, and H. F. Forster, and Messrs A. J., S., and I. Barnard.

Mrs S. Gray was hostess at an enjoyable bridge tea given at her home at Hexton. Chrysanthemums and African mari golds decorated the drawing room, which •was cosily arranged for play. The hostess wore cactus green marocain relieved with beige satin. The guests were Mesdames Leslie Miles, J. C. Field, W. A. Bowie, E. Brown. P. Muir, and Parker, and Misses N. Alaclaurin, and P. Seymour.

Those who attended a bridge evening given by Miss Molly Foster were Misses Al. Heasley, H. Jackson, N. Leslie, D. Hamilton, C. Blackburn, F. Packe, O. Christophers, H. Lane, D. Jackson; and Thodey (2). Miss June Caldwell organised a jolly surprise party, and took it to the home of Mr and Mrs N. S. Thomas, of Mawa Station. Those present included Mr and Mrs Gordon Reeves, Mr and Mrs Eric Loisel, Misses Reeves (2), J. Dunlop, Al. and D. Seymour. Al. Murphy A. Caldweil, C, Fitzgerald. M. Fraser, E, Thomas, A. Thomas, and J. Caldwell; and Messrs

Maude (2), Gray, Palairet, Fitzgerald, Thomas, Al'Kenzie, Crowley, and Sylvester.

The home of Mrs Gerald Kemp was tie rendezvous of a large gathering, taken there by Miss Shona Williams, who or I ganised the surprise. Mrs Kemp wore black georgette and lace, and a cabarci coat of black printed ring velvet. Mis* I Kemp, pale blue satin with a white vei I vet coat trimmed with fur; Miss S. Wil I liams, periwinkle blue georgette. A household guest, Miss V. de Lautour, was wealing a frilled pink net frock. Others present were Mrs J. AV. Williams, Aliases AV. and B. Barns-Graham, P. Reynolds, r Burke, Al. Alurphy, S. .Cotterill, P. Gunn V. Barker, E. Williams, Alurphy (2), At. Alargoliouth, Kinder (Auckland), Al. Thodey, S. Barton, Williams (3), Al. Faulkner. Al. Blair, and E. Barker, and Messrs W. Sherratt, J. Barns-Graham, B. I Bowie, A. Thodey, W. Lawson (Alaster ton), Dods (3), Clayton, E. Williams (Hawke’s Bay), L. Alargoliouth. J. Heaslev, R. Black. T. Williams, R. Busby, A. Gunn. AVillock (2), P. Blair, S. Porter. T. Hill (Honolulu), B. Burke, and G Gregory. Air and Airs R. V. Burke and Air and Airs George Reynolds combined to give a “ coming-out ” dance for their daughters. Alisses Pam Burke and Prue Reynolds. The function was held at the Abercorn Hall, where a large gathering of friends assembled and spent a very happy evening. A number of other young ladies also took the opportunity to make their debut, and some beautiful frocking was the resint. Airs R. V. Burke was attired in black taffeta- and lace; Airs Geo. Reynolds, in j black georgette embroidered in silver i beads: Aliss P. Reynolds, in an exquisite gown of ivory satin faille appliqued in 1 pale gold net, and Aliss P. Burke, in whit ’ ; satin moire with yoke and hem of net, and : ornamented at the hip with a spray of < velvet flowers. Other debutantes were as follows:—Aliss Prue Faulkner, wearing white satin and tulle; Aliss E. Barker, white celanese taffeta: Aliss E. Alurnhy. parchment satin; Aliss E. AVilliams, white taffeta: Miss N. Bowen, white georgette ■ banded with satin: and Aliss B. BarnsGraham. vellum tulle touched with pa’ r grreen Th a cruests were and "R. C Alurphy, Air and Airs W. Clark, Air and Airs M-.’ Gordon: Alesdames R. J. Re?’ nolds. Robson. AV. Sherratt. Rutledg : and Alisses Barker (3), ATtirpliv (3). Te - ford (2). Chrisp (21. Alargoliouth (2). Humphreys (2). P. Crawford, H. Nolan. Reeves (2). Al. B’air. Alacaulay, P. Se.v mour. Al. Beale. Gaddum (2). Gardne- ' (2). Cotterill (2). Sherratt (2). F. Orr Rutledge. Tho-lm- (21. E. Gillingham. M i Hegarty. Al. ATPhail, N. Stevens, APRae. ■ and a number of partners.

HAAVKE’S BAY. June 5. The opening of the Bridge Circle of the I Hastings Women’s Club was held on Alond.ay at the club rooms. Beautiful flowers decorated the rooms, and a delicious after noon tea was served. Several bridge players from Napier wore present. Airs T. H. Lowry, president of the club, presented the prizes, after an enjoyable afternoon. Alesdames H. P. Stratton. Riddell, and Aitken were the winners. There were present Alesdames T. H iLowrv, H. Bishop (convener), LovellSmith, Budd, H. I. Simson, F. Fussell (Napier), lan Hamilton. A. L. Rogers. E. Nelson, J. A. Aliller. J. Simson, Leahy (Napier), Ballantyne. Alorris, N. Beamish. Roulston. Elder, Harvey, and others. | A wedding of interest in Hawke’s Bay i took place at Knox Presbyterian Church. Dannevirke, when Ella Alay, daughter of Air and Airs D. G. Speedy, of Awapiri,” Dannevirke, was married to AVilton Lawry. son of Air and Airs AV. G. Irwin, of “ Aspenshaw,” Russell square, Timaru, The bride, who was given away by her faiher, wore a handsome gown of ivory georgette embroidered in pearls, and an exquisite veil of lace and net fell gracefully over the long, full lines of the frock. Hei- bouquet was of crimson flow-ns. Her bridesmaids were Alisses Q. Speedy and R. Cowper, who w-ore dainty, long frocks in green satin, with circlets of pearls on their heads, and carried bouquets of crimson flowers. Air Norman Loisel (Gisborne) was best man, and Air Simon Baring groomsman. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, following the attendance at church. Airs Speedy received her guests wearing a maroon georgette frock. Airs Irwin w-ore a black cloth ensemble, and black hat. Aliss Grenside, of AVaipawa, w-as a visitor to Tikokino. The engagement is announced of Florence. daughter of Airs and the late Air H. Payne, of Napier, and Herbert Langley. eldest son of Air and Airs H. Prebble, of AVimbledon. Aliss F. Pope has returned south, after visiting Airs Thom, Onnondville. Aliss Hansard, of Auckland, spent a holiday with her parents in Napier. Miss Doreen Tennant, of Napier, is the guest of Airs Afules, of AVoodville. Aliss E. Hull, of Taradale, is leaving for Alorrinsville.

Aliss Young, of Patutahi, was a visitor to. AVairoa and Hastings. Airs D. S. Laing, of Napier, who has been on a visit to the South Island, has returned to Wellington, where she will spend the winter.

Aliss Alaisie AVhite, of Hastings, is on a visit to Porangahau. Air and Mrs James Galloway, of Kiritaki, have been visiting Napier. The engagement is announced of Gladys, fifth daughter of Air and Mrs R. F. Goulter, of Blenheim, and Edward AVelby, eldest son of the late Air W. Green, of Blenheim, and Airs J. Pratley, of Waipawa. The engagement is announced of Dorrie, elder daughter of Air and Airs James Anderson, of Waipukurau, and Peter, son of Air and Airs J. Jones, of Porangahau. Airs J. Siddells. who has heen on a visit to Airs G. Thornton, Clive, has returned to AVanganui. Aliss Al. Hobson, Hatuma, has been on a visit to Feilding. Miss D. Brewster, w-ho has been on a holiday visit to Napier, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs E. T. _ Chennells, of Fendalton, Christchurch, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Aliss Joy Al'Hardy, of Waipaw-a, has left on a visit to England. I Air and Airs J. Al'Gowan, w’ho have I been on a visit to Wellington, have re--1 turned to their home in AV aipawa. I Miss J. Waters, of Napier, is visiting I friends in Palmerston North. Airs Preston Thomas, who has been on I a New Plymouth, has returned to Hastings. I . Miss Joan Boland, who has been on a I visit to her parents in Napier, has returned to Wellington. I , Airs A. Brown, of Gisborne, is visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. I Graham, who has been visI i friends in Hawke’s Bay, has returned to Gisborne. Mrs Adair Blythe, of Hawke’s Bay has returned from a visit to England. I Aliss de Latour, who has been visiting friends in Gisborne, has returned to Wairoa. I Airs I liai azi n, of Hawke s Bai’, is snending the winter in AVellington. Aliss Walmsley, of Wellington, was a recent visitor to Hawke’s .Bay. . s . D. Robinson, of AVaikaremoana, is visiting Gisborne. Mr and Airs Dennis Douglas, who have been on a visit to Honolulu, have re- . turned to Hastings.

T , AVAIKATO, June 5. rrJ i-r n ? Ual c , lancc . of tlle New Zealand Heid Jesting As ociation was held in the kegent Hall on I’riday night. The hostess 101 the dance was Airs C. Speight. Those present were Misses E. Carter, H. Speight, M. Cummings, K Fitzgerald, J. Perham, E. Snell Al Chffe, H. Collie, N. Fitzgerald, B. Davis, AL Barber, R. Shepherd, K O Brien, V. Route, J. Riordan, -M the, E. Alurphy, P. Arns, Al. Kelly, P. Howlett, Al. Edgecumbe. J. Howlett, Al. Peake, C. Kenny, V. Alorgan, F. Longden, APEwan, Al. Perham, G. Sincock, K. Alurtagh, B. AVay, P. Clapham, K Ryan, 0. Kirby. Al. Shiels, C. Bowen, P. Stevens, F. Snell, Al. Alajor, E. Hume, L. Street, P. Cleverley, J. 1 ope, M. Burrows, E. Nettleship, E. Williams, D. Speight. N. Cheeseman, J. Cooper, and Gallagher. A musical evening was held at the Lyceum Club on AV ednesday in the lounge. Those present included Alesdames H. Douglas. W. H. Hume, 11. T. Gillies, Walders, Sandford, A. Beale, J. W. Smith, Smales, A. W. Green, T. G. Reynolds, F. Bullock, Alontgomery, Shakeshaft, Hulse, T. Shaw, Pinfold, Tyne, Cowles, F. A’ickery, Robbins, A. Ramsey, Blomfield, H. Hopkins, Froude, E. Al. Alasters, Gudex, D. Caro, Al'Alullin, Sinclair, E. A r , Quick, and G. Smith, and Alisses A. Bell, D. Evans, Aloney, Froude, Stevens, Bourke, Al'Alullin, ClaytonGreene, E. Wilson, A. Holloway, A. Drake, E. Hume, Barrell, Buick, E. Walmsley, F. Jolly, B. Hunter, Barber, and Eggleston. A “kitchen” evening was given at the home of Aliss A. Brown, Cambridge, for Aliss Souter. Those present were Alesdames Souter, F. Swayne, Bevin, G. Ranstead, C. AVoods, R. Batchelor, D. London, Al. Wells, B, Couper, R. Ranstead, ■ Nelson, F. Hardy, T. Ranstead, AV. GarI land, G. A T osper, T. Taylor, Neely, W. Horne, and Jennins, and Alisses A. Brown, Souter, Gwynneth, Christophers, R. Souter, Garland, Thompson, B. Swayne, and R. Souter.

A studio dance was held on Saturday night in Air G. Kingston’s studio. Those present were Airs K. Prime, Airs H. Varney, Alisses P. Penney, P. Davies, H. Phillips, Al. Lysnar, Al. Barber, P. Al'AVilliam, V. Howarth, A. Bell, Al. Roas, D. Plummer, G. Thompson, C. Chitty, B. Alichell, B. Vickery, P. Ford, Al. Ramsey, N. Carthey, and J. Barber. A surprise party visited “ AVartle,” the home of Aliss K. Oliver, Alatangi, on Friday night. Those present were Alisses K. Oliver, N. Jackson, N. Bayly, B. Al'Naughton, B. Taylor, N. Monckton, A. Hewett, Al. Chesterman, Levett, T. Alonckton, C. Chitty, R. Souter, A. Bailey, E. Ward, E. Griffith, C. Hewett, and N. Alonckton.

A progressive bridge party was held at the home of Airs F. T. AA 7 ilson on AVednesday night. The prizes were won by Aliss E. Hammond and Airs B. Vickery. Those present were Alisses K. AA T ilson, A. Wilson, G. Innes, Al. Mears, Al. Innes, D. Plummer, V. Jolly, E. Hume, V. Watts, F. Jolly, P. Bullock, E. AHckerman, K. Bates, M. Ross, E. Hopkins, J. Pratt, and Al. East. _ AUCKLAND, June 4. Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Bledisloe held last Friday afternoon at Government House a reception, which was greatly enjoyed by the large number present. Tea was served in the dining room and in the ballroom, the floral decorations being mostly bowls of chrysanthemums. The orchestra, among other selections, played “ Galatea,” which, it was said, had been composed by the Duke of Edinburgh on his memorable visit to New Zealand in 1869. ThenExcellencies received in the large drawing room, where a bright fire was burning the weather being unusually cold. Her Excellency’s frock of champagne georgette was worn with a small close-iitting hat cf a darker shade. Lady Norah Jellicoe wore a frock of apple green crepe de chine and small green hat. Airs A. C. I Day was in an ensemble of black satin with black and white hat.

Although the sky became ominously cloudy every now and again for the .first .day of the Auckland Racing Club’s ivinter meeting at Ellerslie, the occasion being

the King’s sixty-sixth birthday, no fain fell. A z ery few racegoers, however, ven-tured-out in light clothing; tweed coats and suits, the latter smartly finished off in leather or fur collars and cuffs, being generally worn. Closely-fitting hats without brims were mostly worn. The Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe were present during the afternoon. Her Excellency wore a frock of leaf green crepe de chine under a smart cloth coat in the same shade, with deep collar and cuffs of white fur, and small green felt hat. Among the visitors present were Airs Harold Barker (Christchurch), in a brown tweed ensemble and brown felt hat; Airs Acton Adams (Cambridge), navy suit with brown furs and navy hat; Airs Coekburn Hood (AVairarapa), dark red tweed coat with Persian lamb collar and black velvet hat; Airs Hosking (AVhangarei), brown fur coat over a black and white patterned frock and small black and white hat; Airs R. T. Reid (Hamilton), blue flecked tweed suit and blue felt hat; Aliss Nathan (AVellington), scarlet repp coat and small red hat; Mrs Benjamin (Dunedin), black coat with grey collar and cuffs and small grey hat; and Airs A. G. Day (AVellington), brown coat with fur collar and cuffs and brown felt hat; Lady Norah Jellicoe, brown tweed ensemble with grey furs and small brown hat; and Miss Myra Hosking (AVhangarei), green tweed ensemble with small green hat. Government House was bright with lights both inside and out last evening when, to celebrate the birthday of his Majesty the King, an investiture and reception wasjield by their Excellencies, the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe. The ceremony of investiture took place in the ballroom, after which the guests individually were received. Lady Bledisloe wore a frock of white panne velvet and tulle with a diamond circlet in the hair. Lady Norah Jellicoe wore a frock of georgette in her favourite colour of turquoise blue, which was embossed in shades of rose and pale amber, and Airs .Cecil Day was in black satin beaute with insets of silver lace. AVith the naval and military .uniforms and the decorations which were worn by those entitled to do so, a most brilliant scene made the function of particular interest. Airs O. S. Watkins, of Wellington, is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Air and Airs Vivian Riddiford and Aliss Pamela Riddiford, of Lower Hutt, AVel-

lington, are the guests of Mrs Thorne George, St. Stephen’s avenue, Parnell. Mrs Hubert Nathan and Miss Joyce Nathan, of Wellington, are at the Grand Hotel. The deep sympathy of a large circle of friends has been freely expressed with Mrs Cory-Wright, of Claybrook road, Parnell, in the sudden death through an accident of her son, Mr Cyril CoryWright, when flying last Sunday. The funeral took place this afternoon, a service being held in St. Mary’s Cathedral prior to the cortege leaving for the Mangere Cemetery.