TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4031, 16 June 1931, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, June 15. Mrs Wallis has returned to the north

Miss Dutton will go to Invercargill toaiorrow. on kindergarten business.

The Misses Letty and Barbara Williams lift on Tuesdaj- for Hororata.

Mrs C. W. Birch is visiting Mrs J. Deans, Home Bush, Canterbury.

Dr and Mrs C. North have returned to town.

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee are visiting Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Cracroft Wilson have returned to Christchurch.

Miss Betty Reeves is the guest of Miss Noel .Story, Venla.w Station, Wyndham.

Mrs Elliston Orbell and Miss Rose Tabart left on Thursday fox Christchurch.

Mrs J. Sinclair has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs Flank Wright, sen. ’ ■

Mrs’ Cecil Wood, who was the guest ®f Mrs Leslie Wilson, Albert street, has returned to Christchurch,

The Rev. A. L. North and Mrs North are staying with Mrs Merrington (Knox College).

Miss Vera Trotter,, of Hastings, is stayung with Mrs John Macpherson, Moana crescent.

Mrs Denton Leech has gone to BaTqlutha and Tahakopa in the interests of the League of Nations. .

Mrs Irwin Hunter and Mrs Jago, of Queenstown, are paying a visit to Dunedin.

Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey arrived from Wellington last week for a few. days’ visit.

Mrs A., A. Finch left on Friday for Australia, where she intends remaining for the winter..

Miss Steedman. of Scotland, after spending a short time in Dunedin; in now in Invercargill.

Miss Stewart Bartleman, who has been visiting Dunedin, left for Timaru on Thursday,.

Miss Edith Winslow, of Roxburgh, is* staying with her grandmother, Mrs Shand, Pitt street.

Lady Young, who was the guest of Mrs Moir, Maitland street, left on Thursday on her return to England, travelling by South Africa.

Mrs Robert Martin, Highgate,, gave a small afternoon tea. on Thursday in. honour efi. her guest, Miss Effie Gilkison, of Nelson.

Mrs Arthur Hudson gave a large bridge afternoon, on Thursday at the Qtago Women’s Chib.

The Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club gave an interesting evening at Mrs. Grigg’s* residence.. Forbury road. The works of Sir Walter Scott were read by Miss E. Grigg.

Miss Tennent (matron of the Dunedin Hospital) gave a tea on Monday evening at the Otago Women’s Club for the final year nurses, of whom there are eleven Miss Smith (the tutor sister) was also one of the guests.

Miss Williams' gave a luncheon party at the Otago "Women’s- Club on FridayPresent were Lady Williams, Lady Allen. Mesdames Laidlaw, Kennedy, Russell Ritchie, and Hardy-Johnson, and' Misses F. Cargill,. Downie Stewart, and "Webster.

Mrs John Macpherson gave an enjoyable afternoon tea at her residence,. Moana crescent-,, on Thursday. Present were Mesdames P. R. Sargood, E. L. Val'lange, P. Priest, Innes-Walker, H. Mandeno, H. W. Bundle, J. A. Sim, J., Paton Dunlop, and Dyke, and Misses S>. Macpherson, Platts, and V. Trotter (Hastings) .

On Friday Mrs Aufrere Fenwick gave a delightful afternoon tea at her residence, “ Fairy Hill,” St. Clair. Present were Mesdames P. R. Sargood, Harman Reeves, E. C. Reynolds, J, A. Cook, E. L. Macggsey, J. Newton (Christchurch),, and J. A. Roberts, and' Misses Graham,. Webster, H. Denniston. Scudamore, H. Williams, and Downie Stewart.

Mrs Edgar Shand, of Kokonsra. gave a luncheon party at the Otago Women’s

Club- on Tuesday in honour of Mrs Glazebrook, Hastings. Also present were Alesdames J.. S'.. Sinclair, Reid. Gerald Fitzgerald, W. Q. Al’Kellar, Clapperton, J. C. Shand,, A. G Stephens, Max Friedlander (Auckland)., and Lewin, and Miss Fleming, and Dr Marjorie Barclay.

0n Tuesday afternoon Mr E. A. Hamel gave an interesting and instructive address on “Chrysanthemums and Pot Plants” at the Otago Women's Club to members of the Gardening Circle. The speaker gave much useful information, such as showing the best kind of cuttings to take and how to plant them, also explaining the reason for the chrysanthemum not flowering this season, and advising the cutting down of those that were too backward to bloom.

A very successful concert was given on Wednesday afternoon, in the Y.W.C.A. hall for the purpose of raising funds for the Citizens’ Day Nursery. Miss Winifred Martin was responsible for the concert arrangements, which were carried out in an excellent manner. The stage, was most artistically arranged with flowers and foliage. Musical items were given by . Mrs Begg’s orchestra, violin solos by Air Harold. Riddle, songs by Mrs Stone, and elocutionary items by Misses Lottie Cameron, Judith Herbert. Alavis Jack, and Holland, and Alaster Bobbie Whale. The ballet by Miss Martin’s pupils was very charming, and attractive. Mrs Walter Ross,, president of the committee, explained the object of the entertainment, and also thanked Miss Martin on behalf of the committee for the very enjoyable afternoon. Tea was served in the Y.W.C.A. cafeteria. The effort will help the nursery funds considerably.

On Thursday evening Sir Truby Kin" gave a lecture in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, which was filled with a very appreciative audience. The title of his address was " The Romance, Realities, and Stress of Life in Australia and New Zealand, Present and Prospective.” The speaker was introduced by Sir James Allen, who said Sir Truby King’s work was. well known in New Zealand and elsewhere, and that he himself was known to them all. The showing of good lantern slides- by Mr Simpson added greatly to the pleasure of the evening.

On Thursday afternoon the Gardening Circle held their winter show in the lounge at the Otago Women’s Club. There ■was a wonderful display of flowers representing each season of the year—gorgeous chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, large sprays of berberis berries; lovely roses, Iceland poppies, antirrhinum, stocks, violas. Christmas roses, and large bowls of primroses looking very fresh and charming. Such a beautiful display of flowers made it hard to realise that we are well into winter.. However, until recently, it was evident that the season .has been wonderfully good.

The golden wedding of Mr- and Mrs W. Paterson, was, celebrated at their residence, “ Puerua,” Fifield street, Roslyn, on June 8, the family groups consisting- of Alias Paterson. Air and Mrs, James Paterson, Air- and Airs Calder Paterson,, and Air Harold Scale (son-in-law), also, the- Rev. Mr and Airs Watson, the Rev. Alien Stevely, Airs H. P„ Sheddan, Mrs; G.. C. Begg, and Mr G.. Brown. AU assembled to-' offer their good wishes and; .congratulations;. The. host still being of a slim figure, appeared in his wedding coat. The gathering was one of the happiest. The usual toasts were drunk and honoured; Charming presents were given, in Die form of glass, china, and brass,, amongst the sweetest being a Victorian posy of late cornflowers, roses, poppies, and grass. Numerous telegrams were received,, and a. conversation over the wires by Airs Harold Scales (the absent daughter), from Wairarapa completed the day’s happiness. Later a surprise party arrived including Airs, and Aliss Salmond, Air and Airs Alultin, Air and Airs de Beer, Dr and Airs Carswell, and Alisses Aluirhead find Sheddan. The following day Air W. Paterson, secretary for the Early ' Settlers’ Association, for . many years, was presented by the association with: a beautiful armchair as a golden wedding gift.

INVERCARGILL, June 13. Afiss Nancy Strettell, Scandrett street, is the guest of her sister, Airs J. A. MacDonald', of Anderson’s Bay. Airs J. B. Nicol, of Riverview, Gore, was the guest, of her sister,. Airs G. D. Holloway, Woodhouse street,, last, weekend. Aliss Agatha Corbett,, who has been the guest of her sister, Airs Caesar Otway, Ythan street, returned to Akaroa on, Thursday. Aliss Jessie Cunningham, Duke street, is- the guest of Airs E. C. Giller, of Aloss- ' burn. Air and Airs, Brian Hewat,. Russell street, returned from Dunedin: on Wednesday; accompanied by Aliss Estelle. Humphries, of Oamaru,. who is their guest.. Miss Hilda Scurr,. who been- the guest of Airs J. Strang, Crinan street,, returned to Dunedin on Sunday., Aliss Richards; of Dunedin, is the guest of Airs H. C. Stevens, Alyross Bush.,

Dr and Airs F. Dunlop returned to Dunedin on Saturday. During the week they were the guests of Airs J. R. Sutton, Earnslaw street, and Airs T. J. Giller, Sydney street. On Friday morning Airs Giller gave a morning tea for Airs Dunlop. Air and Airs W. J. Jones and Aliss Dorothy Jones, Herbert street, return from Oamaru on Alonday. Aliss Shelagh Wilson, daughter of Air and Airs E. R. Wilson, Gladstone, has returned from Dunedin, having- completed her training in the Dunedin Hospital. Air and: Airs F. C. Rowley and Air and Mrs Spencer Rowley, of Shanghai, have left on a motor tour of Central Otago. Airs J. Scott, who has been staying with her parents, Air and Airs T. M. Rankin, Yarrow street, left on her return to Wellington on Saturday. Aliss ATLeod, matron, of the Coronation Sanatorium. Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Airs J. E. Hannah. Tay street. Airs F, H. Hall, of Dunedin, is the guest of Airs J. J. Purvis, Avenal road. Hostesses at afternoon teas during the week included Alesdames W. Handyside, G. H. Uttley. G. F. H. Alexander. R. J. Gilmour, L. B. Rowe, J. Callender, A. Abbey-Jones. A. AL Alacdonald. and R A. Douglas, Aliss Guthrie and the Alisses Rowley (2). Hostesses at bridge included Alesdames I. Alaeleod, F. 0. AlacGibbou, and N. R. Driver.

Airs J. Strang was hostess at a bridge and musical' evening on. Thursday, in honour of Aliss Hilda Scurr.. Those present included Alisses Hilda Scurr, Thelma MacEwan, Erin Aloffett, Kitty and Peggy Alacpherson, and Edna Afehaffey, and Alessrs W. Strang, R. Pollok. W. Rews. J. Hamilton, -A. Gilkison, and G. Waldron. The Federal Cabaret was thronged with dancers last Saturday evening, making it by far the most successful cabaret this season. Some of those present were Air and Airs H. J. Al.acalister, Air and Airs R. Stout, Air and Airs B. W. Hewat, Air and Pearce, Airs Fisher (Napier), Airs A. Dougherty; Alisses N- Strettell, Al. Todd, I. C. Lindsay (Bluff), C. Bailey. P. Smith, R. Todd, 0. Holloway, N. Nisbet, W. Pearce (Dunedin). Patterson. G. Lange, G. Barlow, V. Whittaker, G. Sligo, F. Taylor, 11. Arthur, Johnson, Balbias, T. Watson. V. Dryden, J. Hodges (Wellington), E. Watson, AL Royds, A. Tapley, S. and T. Rankin, Al. Webb, W. Stenhouse (Dunedin.), and T. AlaeEwan. and Alessrs Kirkby, N. Alacalister, Sinclair. Chapman 0. Prain, Giles. G. Todd. G. J. APHarg, K. Broad, A. J.. Kingsland, I. Al. Buchanan,. Sherriffs,. B. Hughes, Anderson, Claud Hamilton (Sydney), Rout. G. Anderson (Dunedin), G. Donald. J. Hamilton (Bluff), Blair (Dunedin), E. Henry (Timaru). Watson, G. "Broughton, E. Nichol (Bluff). G. Reed. 0. Yule, V. Fountain,. P. Gilchrist, P. Aloffett, C. Cassels, and Stenhouse (Dunedin),, and Dr Jennings.

OAMARU. June 13. Aliss Nichols, “ Kuriheka,” has returned from Dunedin. Airs Cameron,, of Wanganui, is the guest of her daughter, Dr Elspeth- Fitzgerald: Airs Roy Alitehell is in town for the ‘week-end, and is staying with her mother, Airs Jasper Nicholls. Airs D. Solomon lias returned from. Dunedin. ■ Aliss E._ Humphries has gone to Invercargill,, will be the guest of her sister,, Airs Brian Hewat. The Alisses Banks, have gone to Christchurch. Miss Cameron,, of Papakaio, is staying with Airs R. B; Irvine, Hull street. Airs Thompson, “ Brookstead.” is the guest of her sister, Mrs Allan McDonald Aliss Wild-Browne, who has been staying with her brother, Mr and Airs WildBrowne, Bank of New South Wales, has returned to the North Island. W AIM ATE, June 13. Aliss Joan Wood, who has been the guest of Airs Hamish Al'Lean, Point Bush road,, has left for Christchurch. Airs R. Stokes has returned to Gore after a short visit to her sister, Mrs G. H. 0. Barclay, Rhodes street. Airs Al. Lamb, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs A.. Jones, High street. Aliss B. Stark, who was the guest of Airs R. A.. AVilson, Augustine street, left . during the week for Wellington. Airs Wise, who has- been staying- with her son, Airs Denis Wise, George street, has left, for her home. Aliss Wright has returned to Timaru from a visit to- her sister, Airs J..Templer, Harris street.

Airs Armstrong, of Dunedin,! is the guest of her daughter, Airs R. G. Shackleton,. Victoria terrace. . TIMARU, June 12. Aliss Elsie Goldie,.. S.eddon street, has returned to Invercargill after spending ai holiday with her parents, Air and Mrs J. Goldie. Miss Alary Weld, of Blenheim, who has been staying with Airs J. Mowbray Tripp,. “ Silverton,” Woodbury; has returned to. be the guest of Airs. F. J. Rolleston; Le Cren’s terrace.

Airs W-. N. Bond and. Afiss Nancv Bond,, of “ Dunrobin,” Southland, wills

arrive early this week to be the guests of Airs Elworthy, “ Pareora Cottage,” Le Cren’s terrace.

Aliss Catherine Johnstone and Air E. Johnstone, Otaio, have left to be the guests of Airs George Pinckney, ‘ Glenaiay,” for a few days. Canon E. D. Rice and Airs Riee have left Christchurch for Auckland, en route to Suva. They will sail by the Tofua, leaving on June 15. Aliss Olive Lyon, of England, who is the guest of Airs W. H. Orbell, The Levels, has left for the North Island, to stay with Airs Vincent Gerard and Airs P. Barker. Aliss Beatrice Beauchamp, Sefton street, who is staying with her aunt, Airs C. A. Paterson, Sefton street, has left to take up a position in the Christchurch Hospital. The friends of Dr Alice Tallerman, who was formerly Dr Alice Rose, of Dunedin, will be interested to learn that her husband. Dr Kenneth Tallerman. has been appointed, to the position of honorary assistant to the Children’s Department of . the London Hospital. Aliss Elizabeth Elworthy, “ Craigmore,” who was the guest of Airs F. S. Batchelor, of Dunedin, has returned home. Airs R. A. Anderson. Miss Kathleen Anderson, and Aliss Kitty Hazlett, of Invercargill, have left for the south, after spending a few days at the Grosvenor Hotel. A marriage has been arranged and will shortly take- place between Keith AVilson, son of Dr and Airs Alanning, of Christchurch, and Gwendoline -Evelyn, only daughter of Dr and Airs Fullerton,, of Auckland. Aliss Letty Williams, and Aliss Barbara Williams, of Dunedin, passed through Timaru last, week on their way to Hororata. Airs K. Al’Lennan, of Heriot.. Central Otago, who was visiting friends in Timaru, has left to stay with her sister, Airs M. Al'Leod, Christchurch. Airs Barron and Miss Dorothy Barron, who have been staying at The Bungalow, Wai-iti roach have gone into their new home in Selwyn street. His Lordship Bishop West-Watson and Mrs West-Watson,. Christchurch, have returned north after spending the weekend with Air and Airs- Maurice Harper, AVaitawa.

Miss F. AlacLean, Heriot. Central Otago, who was the guest of Airs J. F. K. Jamieson, “ Kinnoull,” Tycho, has left to stay with relations in Alasterton. Airs AV. H Hehnore and Aliss Elena Helmore. “Koromiko,” who were the guests of Airs Gerald Bowen, of Christchurch, have returned home.. , Captain and Airs George Hennessy, of “ Garryowen,” Morven, have returned home after spending the week-end with Commander D. Boyle, Hampton House. A successful cabaret was held at the Broadway on Saturday evening-. The Alid-way Rhythm was demonstrated during the evening. A Alonte Carlo dance, streamers and : caps, bright music and happy faces; were continuous during the evening. Among those- present were Air 'and Airs J. Stevens; Air and Mrs H. J. . Washer, Air and Mrs R. Jordan, Air and Airs I. Cunningham, Air and Airs; R. Shand, Air and Airs C. Crawford (Dunedin), Alisses B. Stevens,. C. Stevens, B. Brown. B. AVilliams. M. Oxford, A. Bussell (Fairlie), T. Ward, Al. Brown, W. -Hadlee, P. Carruthers- (AVellingfon)B.. Hadlee. C. Brown, R. AVilliams, AL Thomson, At Camerom. S. Cliff,,. T. Curry,, M. •Ferry (Wellington), and N. Cossins.’ ASHBURTON, June 13. The engagement is announced of Hannah, eldest daughter of Alts G. AV. Tait, of Invercargill, and Donald, eldest son of Sir and Airs Thomas Wilson, of Seaview. ■ Ashburton.. Aliss A. Sandrey, of Alethven, who has been visiting friends in North Canterbury; ; returned home on Friday. Among Ashburton visitors to Christchurch for the combined bank staffs’ ball on Thursday night were Mr and Airs J. Gregory,. Airs Reece Smith, Aliss Freda Gregory, and’ Aliss Shona Manger (Alethven). Airs J. Trevor Thomas and her two children are spending a. holiday at Beverley House, Timaru., Airs: D. V. Donaldson, who was the guest of her mother, Airs H. F. Nicoll, “ Penscroft,” returned to Christchurch on Saturday. , Mrs Le C. Latter, Rotherham, North Canterbury, is the guest of her mother. Airs H. F. Nicoll, “ Penscroft.”' Sir William and Lady Nosworthy have ■ been; spending a few days in Christchurch., I The presentation of a travelling rug, was made to Aliss E. Aloney in recognition of her services as- organist a± the Alission. Church. A Tug was- also presented to Mr Beach- for his untiring service as caretaker;

Afiss B. Alitehell, of the Technical Schoo! staff, has been appointed- to' a position at the Wellington Technical 1 School. ■ Aliss- Stella Baird; of Auckland; has. been appointed to fill her place. A very enjoyable dance was held at Mr IT:. Newton’s home at Fairton. on Saturday night, when a number of Ashburton, people motored out.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 12. -, r . On Saturday night, at her studio in V ictoria street, ALss Mary Alcnzies was' hostess at a. delightful dance given in honour of Aliss Julie Snow, to celebrate her debut. The dance-room was dr corated with marigolds, chrysanthemums, and autumn leaves, and the supper table with violets and early jonquils. Aliss Alary Menzies wore a striking frock of turquoise blue moire, with narrow belt clasped with a brilliant buckle, and her sister, Aliss Egidia Alenzies, who assisted, her in the entertainment,of the guests, wore an anklelength frock of lime-green satin with a narrow gold belt. 'I he debutante wore a lovely model of white faille, and carried a bouquet of mauve and pink flowers. The guests included Dr and Airs F. Scott, AD and Airs G. Coull, Air and Airs W. H. Cowper, Sir Cyril and Lady Ward. Air and Airs J. G. L. Vernon. Air and Airs E. J. Pumphrey,, Airs ALPhail, Airs A. lodd, Airs R. Burdon, Aliss H. Buckham, Alisses Joan and Gendy Alaling. Anne Cooper, Rosemary Mackenzie, Frances APCann (Timaru), Joyce Burt, Alarjorie Studholme, Elizabeth. Alorris, Kathleen Hoare, Betty TrdLeaven. Alav Cracroft Wilson. Ratine Alacdonald. Norah and Nancy Deans, Katherine White. Alay Andrew, Patricia Powrie. Katrine Louglman, Phyllis. Francis, and Pauline Kitto: and Messis A. Al'Phail, C. J. Ward, G. Francis, D. -Morrow, A, Alenzies. L. Thompson. P. Alaling. D. Buchanan. T. Harman, G. Tidswell, J. White, F. Hogg, H. Banks, H. Ledger, E. Orbell; L. Reeves, R. David. R. J. 8. Bean, B. Smyth, P. Shea, AL Dearsley, R. and D. Wood, T. Studholme. J. Bruges, G. Bennett, P. Reece, J. Harris, G. Milne, Q. Stevens, and E. W. Reeves. Last week Aliss Edith Hart entertained a number of her friends at a very enjoyable dance, given at the home of her parents, Air and Airs C. L. Hart, Rugby street. The reception rooms were festively decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Aliss Joan Hart assisted her sister in the entertainment of her guests, amongst whom were Alisses Margaret Alacgibbon, Jean Eliott, Norah Deans, Faith- Herdman, Alison WestWatson. Nancy Deans, Betty Webb, Eileen Rose, Edith Pritchard. Patricia, Stewart, Alargaret Clark, and Alaisie Jamieson.; and Messrs T. Austin, A. T. Bolam, Leonard. Orr, Frank Biss. Verne Wilson, G. Williams, Geoffrey Flower. H. M. Dawson, A. AL H. Biggs, O. Williams, J. Beveridge, and A. A. Alacgibbon. On Alonday night the Old Collegians’ dance was held in the Winter Garden, and was an unqualified success. The members of the committee were Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Aliss Eleanor West-Watson. Alessrs H. G v Helmore, Rex Hobbs, C. L. Mere-dith-Kaye, J. D. Lawrence, P. WynnWilliams,. T. Beckett, J. S. Bruges; and W. S. Coop. A pleasing feature of the dance was the presence of representatives of many decades in the life of the college, all fraternising happily because- of the common bond of loyalty to their old school. Mr _ J Monteath, acting headmaster of Christs’ College, and ATps Monteath, were the guests of honour. Other festivities during the week have been those held' in conjunction- with the Cathedral Grammar School Jubilee; both past and present pupils of the school participating. Hostesses at bridge during- the weGc were Airs; Wardrop and Airs Willes-. Mrs- Alichael Campbell., of Kowhai Bush, i and her daughter, Airs Harne, of Peru are the guests of Airs F. Brittan. Avon’side. Mrs Harne is. leaving shortly to visit friends in the North Island. Airs Ynyr Robinson and her children are spending some weeks with relatives in ■Christchurch. Mrs E. J. Cordner, Rossall street, has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs C. E. Timaru. Airs W. H. Hehnore. and Aliss E. Helmore, of Timaru, who were the guests of Mrs GeraliFß-owen, Holly road, have returned home. Mrs George Alacdonald, of Lowry Hills, who has been visiting her mother. Lady Clifford, has returned to North Canterbury. Aliss E. Aitken, who has been visitin'* her mster-in-law, Airs George Aitken, Fendalton, has now taken up residence at St. Elmo Courts. Aliss P. Boyle, who has been visitin'* Christchurch, has left for Timaru to visit her brother.

BLENHEIM,. June 12. . Ti’e annual golf ball held by members of the Blenheim Golf Club in. St. Patrick’s Hall on Friday evening proved most successful. and enjoyable.. The hall was gaily decorated with orange and lemon coloured streamers., and overhead suspended from the centre, were bright coloured parrots made of wood,, whilst green window boxes containing orange and lemon coloured paper- flowers lent attraction to the windows. round the hall: An orchestra rendered. enlivening dance music, and dancing was enjoyed merrily until the early hours of morning. Supper was dispensed in the supper room adjoining, the table being ; artistically- arranged with brass candlesticks containing red candles. lii the , centre of the .table was a Targe brass bowl fill! of red anemones. The stage, which was. also decorated., was arranged as a , sitting, room. for. non-dancers. There wera

five debutantes, Miss Elspeth Thompson in pale pink satin, made with a high waist and a long skirt, carried a posy of pale pink flowers; Miss Betty Redwood, in white silk net made very long with pale pink flower on the shoulder, carried a pale pink posy; Miss Dorothy Blick, in white satin made very long, carried a posy of pale pink flowers; Miss Alison-Gray, in white lace made with a long bodice and flared skirt, carried a posy of mauve flowers, and Miss Helen Waddy. in white crepe suede made with a tight-fitting bodice and long flared skirt, carried a posy of pale pink flowers. Others there included Mesdames F. Reid, wearing black sequinned lace; E. Reid, black lace; Griffiths, black georgette; MTntosh, black lace; Blick. black silk: H. M'Callum. deep blue lace; Johnston, black georgette; Bennett. black georgette and lace; Goyder. black lace; L. Chaytor. peach floral taffeta; J. Thompson, black georgette; Waddy. black georgette and lace; Churchward, wine coloured embossed satin; Bayes, red georgette; Jellyman, black lace: Elliott, pink georgette: Stevenson, of Nelson, floral chenille geprg tte; Critchley, black taffeta: N. Rabone, mulberry coloured satin; King, black and gold tissue;’ Cotter, black georgette; and H. Palmer, silver tissue: and Misses Maisie Andrew, white satin: M. Latter, pale pink satin; Jean Hursthouse, gold coloured satin: Findlay, blue taffeta with tiny frills; B. Hille, blue taffeta; Claudia Mills, flame coloured satin: Doreen Lucas, green georgette: B. Griffiths, white taffeta relieved with pale green bands: J. Bennett, deep blue velvet: R. Lissaman. floral taffeta and lace: Margaret Lissaman. blue georgette: Rae Trolove, floral georgette: G. Trolove. pink georgette; Patterson, black taffeta; C. Ward, black georgette: Ursula Matthews, green georgette; Eileen Pigou, green crepe de chine; Lewis, black and gold; 0. Pigou, creme satin; Phyllis Thompson, black georgette: Linda Horne, white satin and georgette; Wilson, gold floral taffeta; Gladys Jones, sea green taffeta; Hazel Jones, pink embossed georgette: Nancy Marshall, floral velvet; Arthur, white satin; Owen, coffee coloured lace; M. Fairweather, lemon floral georgette: Mavis Robertson, pink georgette and lace; Zohrab, black georgette; J. Richardson, pink silk; and Whyte, of Wellington, floral georgette. On Friday the Marlborough Kennel Club introduced to the public of Blenheim its inaugural show, and for an initial show a particularly fine collection of was brought together from Christchurch, Wellington, Nelson, and West Coast breeders. Local owners also did all they could to make the show a success, and altogether there were over 120 exhibits. The public displayed a lively interest in the fixture, and streams of people were constantly passing round the pens admiring the varied collection of dogs, which represented a large number of breeds. His Worship the Mayor (Mr M. M'Kenzie) declared the show' open in the afternoon, and the presentation of prizes took place in the evening, when again there urns a good attendance. A few of those at the show were Mesdames A. Talbot (Christchurch), Bennett. Goyder, Mac Nab, J. White, C. M'Lauchlan, PycSmith (Nelson). Laidlaw', F. Reid, and Waters (Christchurch), and Misses Grigg (2). and H. M'Callum. Miss Betty’ Bowen, of Christchurch, is visiting Miss Pauline Bennett in Maxwell road. Mr and Mrs.J. Stevenson, of Nelson, are visiting Mr and Mrs J..=sStevenson in Monro street. Nir and Mrs H. Legatt, of Nelson, are visiting Mrs T. Renwick at “ Dumgree ” . Station. Miss Helen Whyte, of Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs W. Trolove at “ The Shades,” has returned. Miss Betty Redwood, of “ Okana,” Pelorus Sounds, is visiting Mrs L. Clouston at Springlands. . Mis Mary Latter is visiting relations in Wellington.

WELLINGTON, June 12. The afternoon reception given by the president and members of the Wellington Lyceum Club in honour of Wellington’s new Mayoress, Mrs T. C. A. Hislop, was a very pleasant function, and well attended. The bright club room was daintily arranged with yellow chrysanthemums, violets, bush foliage, and autumn leaves in many tones. The afternoon tea, with savouries and other acceptable eatables, was much appreciated, and following this were one or two brief speeches. The president, Mrs J. J. Clark, presented Mrs Hislop with a shoulder posy of freesias and violets, and assured her of the welcome accorded her by the members, adding that all would be willing to assist her at any time and in any way, if called upon. Mrs Clark hoped that Mrs Hislop’s time as Mayoress of Wellington would be a very happy and prosperous one. In reply, Mrs Hislop spoke of the pleasure

she was experiencing in the warm welcome which she was- receiving on all sides. Sim was glad indeed to know that she had so many friends, and would'get good support if she had need to call upon Wellington women in her capacity of Mayoress, and concluded by saying that she hoped to have many opportunities of meeting them. A brief but very enjoyable programme was then given. Mrs Bernard Mood sang to her own accompaniment, Mrs Lisle sang. with Miss Joan M'Leod as accompanist; Miss Zena Ju"--and a violin solo was played bv Miss Una Castle, and a cello solo by Miss Hill, Miss Z. Castle playing both accompaniments. Another cordial reception was given to b&th Mayor and Mayoress at the Mornington School by the Ratepayers' Association. The Mayoress was presented with a bouquet and specially welcomed. Patricia Hunt, and Jacqueline and Lola Staub gave some pretty dances. Brief speeches were made by Mr Dunning the Mayor. Mrs Hislop, and Mr IV. Appleton, and afternoon tea brought to a close a homely and kindly welcome. The winter entertainments in aid of Scots College funds have begun again, and most successfully. There was a large attendance at a dance held in the gynina? sium on Saturday night, when dancing was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Harold Townsend was a competent M.C.. and the ladies of the association were responsible for an excellent supper, set in the school dining nail. Music and decorations were, as usual, extremely good. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Sutcliffe. Mesdames A. P. Smith. Newton. Wall, Foster, Schrader, Fitchett. Leuchars, Adams, Innes, Cooper. March, Thorpe, Kitchen, Hartman, Holland, Puddick, Todd, Chappell, Couchman, Brunton-Williams’ Overend. Hannah. P<jll, and Richardson, and Misses Hopkirk, M'Beath. C. and G. Martin. Kirkcaldie. Zohrab. M’Diarmid (New Plymouth). Ruddick. Black. Hume. Bryant, Gilchrist. Donaldson (Dunedin). S. Mulliner, M. Thompson, Fitchett, Sutcliffe. Faulkner, Ross, Watson. M'Kenzie, Hurley, Vivian and Leuchars, and many others.

The After-care Society, which takes kindly heed of the children who belong to the Governmental “ special classes,” both while thev are at school and afterwards. has established a “ Children’s Club ” which meets at the Spiritualist's Hall twice weekly. Recently a special afternoon was arranged for the young ones by;. Mrs H. S. Hadfield (president) and the members of committee. There were games and dancing and a very delectable tea, both for the children and the parents, when bright decorations and coloured boxes of sweets were added pleasures. Some fancy dancing by pupils of Miss K. Haire gave immense pleasure, and the afternoon was a most successful one.

The first entertainment given under the name of the Children’s Theatre took place on Saturday afternoon, and was a successful effort. The attendance was good, both of children and parents, and the programme was a well selected and amusing one. It is hoped that this movement, which originated successfully in London, will be equally successful in the “ Britain of the South.” Mr F. H. Dawn, Mr Douglas Tayler, Miss Dorothj’ Tanner, and others were all instrumental in arranging the items, and' Miss Orini Reid was the pianist. The first item was “ When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” in costume, followed by a quaint old English scena, “ Hoeing Turmuts,” also costumed. A. A. Milne’s pretty play, “ The Princess and the Woodcutter,” came next, and was much enjoyed. Another amusing play, “ Fat King Melon and Princess Carraway,” by A. P. Herbert and Dennis Arundel, was followed by a sea chanty showing how a sailor sings “ Where Are You Going to, my Pretty Maid.” and “ Elizabeth Ellen,” from “ Punch.” Another little play, “ The Armchair,” by Eleanor Fargeon, -with two old English songs, completed an excellent and' varied programme. The next performance will be on Saturday of next week. The fifth staff dance of General Motors (Wellington branch) took place at the Adelphi Cabaret recently, and was a particularly bright and pleasant function. The artistic decorations of the cabaret, with softly shaded lights, and the pretty frocks worn by the dancers, made altogether a charming scene. There was a crowded attendance, and the distribution of balloons and favours added much to the. amusement of the evening. There was excellent music and a good supper, and all the guests had a “ real good time.” Among those present were a number of American visitors, including Mrs Rutherford, Mr and Mrs Metzer, Mrs King, Mr and Mrs Stiver, Mr and Mrs Spidy, Mr and Mrs Grahame, Mr and Mrs Foss, Mr and Mrs M'Cuteheon, Mr and Mrs Valintine, and others. Among the Wellington guests were Misses Fane, Clayton,

'' O’Brien, Morgan, A. Kirkcaldie, B. Earle, Wilson, M. Knyvett, M. Lawson, B. Souter, K. Green, Ryan, G. Ferguson, M. Walling, V. Morgan, Kennedy, and Wood. The Athenian Club dances are among the very pleasant winter entertainments. This season they are being held in the Pharmacy Hall. Cambridge terrace. Mr and Mrs Tucker were host and hostess for the last entertainment, and were introduced by Mr Burbery in the absence of the president. There was an excellent programme given by Miss No/a Green, Mr Stapp, and Mr Wills (songs), Miss Madge Thomas and Miss G. Kerr giving recitations. Mr and Miss Wilton gave some tap dances, and Miss Inez Connop and her partner demonstrated some graceful ballroom dancing. Excellent music added much to the pleasure of the party. Dancing and a good supper came after the musical part of the entertainment, and. the promoters were congratulated on the completeness of the arrangements for the pleasure and comfort of the guests. There was a large attendance, and it was felt that the atmosphere of friendship and goodwill was a delightful feature of the club evenings.

Mrs T. Young, of Wellington, has left for a trip to Honolulu.

Mrs David Buddo lias left Wellington tor a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs R. Crawford have returned to Dunedin after a visit to Wellington and Taranaki.

Mr and Mrs Harold Johnston have left for a visit to Gisborne.

Mrs O. S. Watkins, of Wellington, is a visitor to Auckland.

Mrs J. Bruges has left for England. Mrs Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer have returned from Auckland and Rotorua. lhe Misses Bertha and Jessie Forbes are expected in Wellington next week. Miss Weir, who has been the guest of Mrs G. A. Troup, has returned to Auckland.

Mrs. J. D. Gray has left for Auckland ami Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Arlow, of Christchurch, have arrived in Wellington for a winter visit.

A. Longmore has returned to Wellington from Christchmeh. Mr and Mrs W. Paton, of Wellington, are visitors to Tiinaru.

Mrs J. R. Raw and Misses Florence ami Roma Raw have left for a visit to England.

WAIRARAPA, June 12. lhe engagement is announced of Rhoda, only daughter of Mr and Mrs D. W. Sim. of Johnstone street. Masterton, and VI alter, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J, W. Moses, of I ilia street, Masterton. The engagement is announced of Edith Marjory, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr T. Burnley, of Lower Hirtt. and Archibald Hughan. elder son of Mr A. M’Phee and the late Mrs M'Phee, of Clareville, Wairarapa. The marriage was solemnised recently at All Saints’ Church, Kilbirnie, of Eileexi Proctor, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr E. J. Andrews, of Kilbirnie, and Hans Christian, only son of Mrs M. Wingfield and the late Mr H. Rasmussen, of Waiwera North, Wairarapa. Rev. Canon Sykes performed the ceremony. Misses Elsie Pengelly and Shirley Adams were bridesmaids, and Mr E. M. Small carried out the duties of best man.

The wedding was solemnised in the Lutheran Church, Mauriceville West, on Wednesday, of Elvena Muriel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. E. Mortensen, of Mauriceville West, and Athol, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Kerr, Mangamahoe. The Rev. A. Christensen, of Palmerston North, officiated. Miss Ruth Mortensen and Miss Connie Kerr were the bridesmaids, and Misses Rhoda Christensen and Irma Newman were flower girls. Mr Gordon Kerr supported his brother, and Mr Harold Mortensen was groomsman.

The wedding was solemnised in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua, on Saturday, of Margaret, second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Hart, of Canvastown. Blenheim, to William, eldest son of Mrs J. Falconer, of Masterton. The Rev. F. A. Crawshaw officiated, and Mr Melville Pringle was at the organ. The bridesmaid was Miss Ruth Falconer and the best man was Mr Donald Frost, of Palmerston North. The reception was held in the Presbyterian schoolroom, Mrs V. Mekallick receiving the guests ou behalf of the bride’s mother. Mrs E. N. Perrin, Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs Charlson, of Masterton, have returned from a visit to Paekakariki. Mrs Kummer and Misses Kummer, of Masterton, are spending a few days with Mrs E. B. Evans, Brookside. Miss Florence Webb, who has been staying with her parents, Dr and Mrs H. E. Webb, Jellicoe street, Martinborough. has returned to Christchurch. Miss Clare Grovnor, “ Moerangi,” Masterton, has returned from a holiday spent' in Hawke’s Bay and Wellington. Miss Bradburj', who has been spending a holiday in Hastings, has returned to Masterton. Miss I. Taylor. Masterton, has returned from Christchurch. Miss Stewart, “ Moerangi,” Masterton, has returned from a yisit to Wellington. The Misses Turner, Martinborough, who have been the guests of Mrs F. Carpenter. St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, have returned to their home. FEILDING, June 12. Mrs Miles, sen., and Miss Shirley Miles, of Marton. Mrs Crawford and Miss Crawford. of Wellington, have been the guests of Mrs P. G. Miles, West street. Mr and Mrs Vivian Smith, of Taihape, have been on a short visit to Mr and Mrs P. G. Miles, West street. Among the guests, who have been staying at Westella, Feilding, for the Levin — Raffan wedding that took place last.. Wednesday, are Mr and Mrs Neil Campbell (Hastings), Mr and Mrs D. H. Riddiford (Featherston), Miss Riddiford (Lower Hutt), Miss Clara Johnston (Wellington), Mr John Lawrence (Masterton), Mr James Vogel (Wellington),, and Mr D. Bunny (Masterton). Included in the list of visitors staying at the Denbigh Hotel, Feilding, for the wedding were Mrs Vogel and Miss M‘Donald (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. M. Campbell and Mr Ewen Campbell (Hawke’s Bay). The-bride, who has been in New Zealand only a few months, has been staying at “Westella.” On Tuesday evening, with the members of the household, she

was the guest at an entertainment specially provided bj' the Maoris of the district, when Native dances, etc., were given by an enthusiastic and well-trained party which chose this as their way of showing their affection for the pupular owner of the estate and his family. The programme was thoroughly enjoyed, especially by the Scottish bride, who received the hearty good wishes, emotionally and poetically expressed by the Maoris, for a long and happy life. Mrs N. N. Barron, of Cunninghams, accompanied by Mrs S. A. Parkes, of Denbigh street, Feilding, are the guests of Miss E. Barron, Thorndon quay, Wellington.

. WANGANUI, June 12. Miss B. Gaisford, of Marton, is visiting Masterton and is the guest of Mrs Guy Williams. Miss N. Lovegrove was hostess at a gift partj' this week given in honour of Miss Eileen Glenn, whose marriage took place ye; terday. Fay Higgins, of Auckland, and Miss Raone Willis, of Sydney, are guests of Mrs Weekes, Wanganui. Mrs A. Wilson was hostess at a 500 and bridge evening on Thursday to farewell Mrs J. C. C. Allison, of Dannevirke. Mr and Mrs L. Harris, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs Carrington, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Sampson, Aramoho. Mr and Mrs I. Glenn, of Hamilton, are guests of Mr and Mrs J. Glenn, Durie Hill. Mrs Dan Lethbridge, of Turakina, is spending a holiday with Mrs F. S. M'Crae, Palmerston North. Mrs J. H. Neame, Castlecliff, was hostess at a delightful young people’s dance on Monday. Mrs Wallace Strachan, of Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs T. H. Rice, St. John’s Hill. Mrs G. Weekes was hostess at a pleasant card party and dance on Tuesday evening. Mrs R. Grace and Miss N. Grace were visitors to the Levin—Raffan marriage at “Westella,” Feilding, this week. Mr and Mrs H. Parsons, of Waipukurau, were visitors in Wanganui this week for the Price—Parsons wedding. Mrs L. Bell and Miss Marjory Bell, of St. John’s Hill, are spending a holiday in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs C. A. James -was hostess at a pleasant card evening and dance for young people on Wednesday evening. The hostess wore a smart frock of shimmering gold satin and a lace bolero, while Miss Constance James, of Auckland (niece), wore deep orchid mauve taffeta and a velvet jacket with a mauve fur collar. The drawing room and lounge were massed with bowls of violets and iris stilosa, and lanterns lit electrically were attractively strung from the supper room and conservatory, where concealed “ fairy ” lights shone through the ferny foliage. Mrs K. Aitken, of Auckland, won the bridge prize, and Mr J. V. Hall (Otahuhu) the “booby” prize. Twentysix young people danced in the “ Green Room,” while cards were played and a jolly time was spent by all. An orchestra in attendance supplied the music.

PALMERSTON NORTH, June 12. On Friday evening Mrs Hope Johnston gave a small bridge party at her home in Te Awe Awe street. Mrs Johnston wore a frock of red satin and lace, with black and a red floral bridge coat. Those present were Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert in beige lace and georgette; Mrs W. E. Mills (Wellington), yellow taffeta; Mrs D. Wylie, flame georgette; Mrs G. C. Keeble, blue floral georgette; Mrs Hunter Will, pale green lace with coatee to match; Mrs P. L. Sims, lemon chiffon velvet; Miss E. Abraham, black lace; Miss Doris Haggitt, blue lace; Miss Lexie Macdonald, black net; Miss Mollie Goldingham, blue lace; and Miss Mildred Sim, black georgette with touches of green. Miss May Murray is visiting Auckland. Miss Enid Bell, of Lowry Bay, Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs J. B. M‘Ewan has returned to Wellington. Mrs James Thompson, of Waharoa, and Mrs W. A. Gaffney, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs Richards, Knowles street. Miss J. Morrison, of Masterton, is staying with Miss M. Townsend. Miss Phyllis Simmonds, of Seatoun, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs F. A. Brownjohn, Langston avenue. Mrs W. H. Dibble, of Auckland, is visiting Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Charles Levin are the guests of Mr and-Mrs lan M'Ewan. Miss M. E. Clifford, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs D. A. Smillie. Mr and Mrs Ralf Lowry have returned to Taihape from Palmerston North. Miss Nita M'Hardy, of Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Mrs Bale. The engagement is announced of Betty Dalrymple, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. S. M‘Rae, of “ Blairickburn,” Palmerston North, and Brian Meredith, second son of Mr and Mrs Gordon J. Reid, of Talavera terrace, Wellington.

POVERTY BAY, June 10. The Right Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates were the guests of Mr and Mrs V. Barker during their stay in Gisborne. Dr Eva Hill, who hag lately been in practice on the West Coast, ig the guest of Miss A. L. Rees. Dr Hill is now stationed at Kopuawhara, near Opoutama. Mrs M. L. Holden has left for Wellington to pay a visit to her mother, Mrs J. O’Shea.

Mrs J. J. Heasley and her daughter Al'ss Marion Heaeley, leave to-day forChristchurch.

The Right Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates were guests of honour at a delightful ‘at home ” given by Mr and Mrs Vincent Barker at “U 1 vers tone.” lhe reception rooms were gay with a wealth of exquisite seasonal blooms, backed by rich tinted autumn colourings. The hostess wag gojyned in golden brown satin offset with pink beige lace. Mrs Coates was attired in a blue pin-spotted tweed tunic-frock with tuck-in blouse of white crepe de chine ■worn with hat en suite. Mrs V. Savage wore a green and beige flecked tweed coat trimmed with fur, a green crepe de chine frock, and a hat to match; Miss M. Barker, navy crepe satin with collar and cuffs of white georgette, and hat to tone; and Miss C- .Barker, oyster oink pressed velvet patterned in wine-coloured flowers and a wine hat. Among the many were Messrs and Mesdames K. S. Williams, W. R. Barker, W. Graham, C. G. and B. J. Holdsworth, J. BarnsGraham. G. Humphreys, H. de Lautour, 7 ’ T?r’ , V. Savage, G. Cotterill, r<’ £ laud and Carlton Williams, C. G. Bayliss, W. G. Maclaurin, A S. oeymour George Reynolds, N. Bull, and C- Matthews, Drs and Mesdames A L Singer, J. W. Williams, and H. G. Rice' Mesdames J. H. Taplin (Ruatoria), L. t’ Burnard W Seymour, -IV. D. Lysnar, H- G. Wellborne, C. Gray, J. C. N. rhomas, H. Hegarty, W. Willock, G. Willock E. Brown, T. Corson, Nicholls. B. Smith, and Bunny, Misses H. Black, W. Lysnar, H. Mander, C. de Lautour, Barker (3), A. Gray. M. Hegarty, and B. Bradley, Canon H. Packe, and Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P. The annual reunion ball given under the auspices of the Gisborne High School Old Students’ Association was held in the Blue Room, and, as usual, proved a charming success. The frocking was gay, spectacular, and pretty, and many toilets featuring the very latest ideas from Paris were in evidence. Among the younger members of the fair sex present were Misses M. Lysnar, E. Gillingham, H. Veitch, H. Corson, W. and B. Barns-Graham, M. Blair. L. Coop, N. Pittar. J. Telford, E. Wallis. M. Ballinger, M. Craig, J. Sherratt, B. Chrisp, H. Jackson, I. Hunt, R. Scott, D. Jeune, O. Christophers, B. Coleman, J. Bresnahan, T. Bain, M. Hamilton, N. Clarke, S. Chrisp, N Steele, L. Horne, P. Crawford, T. Bennett, M. Foster, M. Pullinger, E. Crawshaw, Ballinger, G. Smith, S. Cotterill, P. de Costa, U. Vandv, M. Blair M. Martin, Wilson, F. .Matthews. M. Barnard, M. Hunt, P. Martin, V. Fisken, A Leslie, M. Trafford. S. Eraser, D. Jackson. M. Scott, M. Glennie, and R. Monk. Mrs A. L. Singer gave a charmingly arranged morning tea for Mrs J. G. Coates, ; when the reception rooms of the hostess’s home were a bower of flowers. Mrs Singer wore navy wool crepe flecked with white and offset with white collar and cuffs. The guest of honour chose a green tweed suit with a tuck-in blouse of white crepe de chine and a green hat. Those present were Mesdames V. Barker, L. Cotterill, G. Cotterill, H. B. Williams, W. R. Barker. J. W. Williams, J. BatnsGraham, N. Bull, F. Kahlenburg, and H. de Latour, and Misses A. and M. Rees and R. Barry. HAWKE’S BAY, June 12. A very enjoyable dance was arranged at Woodford House, Havelock North, by ex-pupils of the school in aid of the restoration of the chapel fund. The Assembly Hall was gay with streamers overhead in yellow and bronze shades, and the stage made a suitable lounge. Several rooms were set aside for bridge and sitting-out rooms. In the dining room a delicious home-made supper was much appreciated. The tables were dainty with vases of berries and foliage. Miss Holland, principal of Woodford House, received the guests, wearing a frock of black lace, with black velvet coat with colour design. Amongst those present were Mesdames Cyril Williams (Otane), J. D. Ormond (Wallingford), J - . Chambers, A. Bell, P. Barker, Gatenby, E._ Beamish, Holden, B. Sherratt, T. Ormond, F. Fryer, Caslimore (Hastings), L. Gordon (Clive), O. Nelson, G. Williams, N. White (Hastings), H. Beamish, J. Mason (Napier), and H. lan Simson (Hastings), and Misses P. Williams (Otane), debutante, C. Williams, debutante, M. Palmer (Waimarama), debutante, Jacqueline Ormond (Wallingford), debutante, D. Raymond, debutante, H. Coleman, Sherratt (Gisborne), M. Russell, lole Hill, K. Ormond (Wallingford), S. Graham, J. Williams (Otane). Wyvie Williams (Hastings), B. Simson (Hastings), A. Gaddum (Gisborne), S. Russell, Ellingham, Chennells, R. Scannell, K. Ormond, J. Williams (Masterton), B. Nelson, Seeker, Brocklehurst, Candy (Hastings), S. White (Takapau), Van Asch, Hazel Bell, Bradley, J. Knight, J. Landels, and Hanibler. The Napier High School Old Boys’ Football Club, dance was held in the Drill Hall, and was a brilliant success. Those present included Mesdames Milburn, G. Smith, Robins, Goddard, West, Sorrell, and Cottrell, and Misses B. Reid, Bishop, Palmer, Dalton, Amner, Holder, Ellis, Cooke. Cummings, F. M’Gaskill, .Glenny, E. Lopdell, M. Lopdell. Renouf, Yates, M. Hanlon, Donaldson, Ward, K. Cooke, Spriggs, M. Forsythe, M'Gill, J, Cooke. Banks, L. M’Gregor, Wolfe, O’Keefe, M. Woon, Cassin, Boland, N. Heathe, Thompson, Lloyd, Harris, Gardiner, Hounsell, Hitchman, and Evans, and many others.

Mrs Neetar, of Otane, was a visitor to Hastings for the races. Madam. Johns, of Napier, has returned to New Zealand from a visit to England. The Misses Nancy and Joan Williams, of Masterton, were, the guests of Mrs J. Gatenby, Tirimoana, Hastings. Mrs Aldrich, of Takapau, was a recent visitor to Hastings. Mrs Charles Clifford, of Napier, was a recent visitor to Feilding. Miss Janet Knight, of Dannevirke, was a recent visitor to Hastings and was staying with Miss W. Williams. Miss M. Sherratt, of Gisborne, has been visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Vai Hoadley, who have been on a visit to Wanganui, have returned to Hastings. Mrs H. J. Wall, of Hastings, is at present visiting friends in Masterton. Mrs L. Broad, who has been staying with Mrs Eric Knight, of Dannevirke, has returned to Gisborne. Miss Mary Cornford, who has been on a visit to Wellington, has returned to Napier. Miss Rita Herbert, of Dannevirke, is at present visiting Napier and is the guest of her sister, Mrs T. Lockyer. Mrs P. W. Barlow, who has been on an extended visit to Auckland, has returned to Napier. Mrs J. Peddie, of Waipukurau, has been on a visit to Masterton. The Mieses C. A. J. Symes, of Hastings, have been visiting friends in Haleombe. .The Misses Peterson, who were on a visit to Makotuku have returned to Waitara. The engagement is announced of Sybil, second daughter of Mrs Brooke-Taylor and the late Mr A. Brooke Taylor, of Maru-Mara, and Jack, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. E. Barber, of Motuiti, Foxton. Mrs H. White-Parsons, who has been on an extended visit to Australia, has returned to her home in Napier. Mrs C. Graham, of Napier, who has been on a visit to Paeroa, hajs returned. Mr and Mrs Ericksen, of Featherston, have been visiting Dannevirke. The engagement is announced of Doris Rose, second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Alder, of Hurlston Park, Sydney, and Bruce Conrad, second son of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Lean, of Hastings. Miss Barnicoat, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs D. Hursthouse, Hastings. Mrs R. M. Chadwick, of Napier, has returned from an extended visit to Dunedin,

Mrs F. Armstrong, of Akitio, has been on a visit to friends in Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs H. M. Campbell, of Poukawa, were visiting Wanganui for a few days. Mr and Mrs Gaisford, of Dannevirke, were in Auckland for race week. Mr and Mrs lan Hamilton are Hawke’s Bay visitors to Auckland. WAIKATO, June 11. A very enjoyable bridge party was given by Miss Ethel Hammond at her home ip Hamilton on Tuesday. The rooms were artistically decorated with African daisies and autumn-tinted foliage. Mrs Hammond was wearing black georgette, and Miss E. Hammond blue floral georgette. Those present were Mesdames Hubert Hammond, Colin Taylor, R. Kemp, Al. Al. Hocking, A. Bond, T. C. Fraser, Montgomery. A. Joseph, A. English, L. Tompkins, H. C. Ross, W. P. Gray, C. L. MacDiarmid, J. M'Nicol, J. Horton, and O. R. Farrer; and Misses G. Hammond, A. Coventry, A. Provis, Stevens, V. Watts, Al. Harrowell, E. Ward, B. Manning, E. Seavill, Q. Johnson, and Eggleston. On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs H. Douglas entertained some of her friends at an afternoon tea at her home in Hamilton. Those present were Mesdames N. A. Graham, L. Cussen, A. 8. Brewis, A. B. Beale, A. E. Manning, T. Holden, P. E. Stevens, 8. Graham, H. J. Greenslade, Tonks, W. Chitty, F. A. Quick, W. H. Hume, F. T. Wilson, and Barugh; and Misses. C. Jolly, Searancke, Rankin, E. Jolly, and Rothwell. A " flag bridge ” party was given by Mrs S? Lewis at her home in Cambridge on Thursday. The winning table were Miss R. Calvert, and Messrs C. Sawers and F. Entwisle. Those present were Mrs Gane, Mrs Porritt, and Misses N. Porritt, E. Russell, K. Macky, R. Speight, J. Craw; D. Bryce, J. Ferguson, R. Lewis, and R. Calvert. A surprise party visited *the home of the Rev. Mr Burrows and Mrs Burrows, of Melville, Hamilton, last week. A happy time was spent playing games. Several competitions caused much fun. Those present were Mesdames Priest, Gordon, Hamilton, Nbrthcote, Livingstone, Davis, Hopkinson, Vickers, Hamer, Thomas, and Willetts; and Messrs'Price, Gordon,. Conder, Hamilton, Dougherty, and Livingstone,' A number of friends of Miss J. Veale Were entertained at bridge on Tuesday afternoon at her home in Cambridge. The room was decorated with scarlet berries and autumn-tinted foliage. Those present were Mrs Veale, Mrs G. Vosper, Mrs F.

Hardy, and Misses Plummer, T. Banks, R. Souter, J. Brewer, and JL Souter. AUCKLAND, June 11. The ball which was held last Friday evening by their Excellencies, the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Bledisloe, was perhaps the most brilliant yet held at Government House, for it had been anticipated for some weeks past, especially as it was known that about 30 debutantes were to be present. The wealth of lovely winter flowers and the soft rose shades made the reception rooms look most inviting, while the ballroom, with its masses of palms and ferns intermingling with poinsettias and cyclamens, made a charming setting for the throng of dancers. Her Excellency wore a frock of the palest pink tulle, inlet with full flares, in the skirt and embroidered in iridescent sequins, and in her hair was a diamond circlet. Lady Norah Jellicoe wore a frock of turquoise blue georgette with narrow frills. Mrs A. C. Day Was in a frock of gold lace over jade green crepe de chine, inlet with tulle. The debutantes were Miss Josephine Tolhurst and her cousin. Miss Mary Milsom, who were presented by Mrs E. H. B. Milsom; Miss Joan Ewen, who was presented by her mother, Mrs J. F. Ewen; Miss Jean Varnegie Brown and Miss June Donald, who were presented by Mrs Alan Donald; Miss Audrey Garland and Miss Shirley Watkins, who were presented by Mrs A. E. Watkins; Miss Helen Somerville and Miss Lesley Jackson, presented by Mrs J. E. W. Somerville; Miss Mere Vaile, presented by Mrs H. E. Vaile; Miss Mary Yonge, presented by her aunt, Miss Yonge; Miss Barbara Stedman, presented by Mrs A. L. Stedman; Miss Judy Casement Aickin, presented by her mother, Mrs Casement Aickin; Miss Marjory Herbert, presented by Mrs F. Herbert; Miss Helen Lowe, presented by Mrs J. Lowe; Miss Mavis Wallace, presented by Mrs Noel Wallace; Miss Gertrude Wynyard and her sister, Miss Margaret Wynyard (from Te Awamutu), presented by their aunt, Dr Hilda Northcroft; Miss Mary Abbott, presented by Mrs Atkinson Abbott; Miss Margaret Trafford, presented by Mrs R. W. Trafford; Miss Violet Coutts, presented by Mrs W. J. Coutts; Miss Mavis Houghton, presented by Mrs Ernest M'Guire; Miss Joan Shayle-George (Lyttelton), who was presented by her mother, Mrs 8. E. Shayle-George (Lyttelton) ; Miss Joan Craig, presented by Mrs J. J. Craig; Miss Beatrice Cooke, presented by Mrs H. W. Cooke; Miss Estelle Nevill, presented by Mrs Geoffrey Nevill; Miss Peggy Leeper, presented by Mrs Leeper; Miss Margaret Wilkie and Miss Ruth Wilkie, presented by Mrs W. A. Wilkie; Miss Peter Gorrie, presented by Mrs Donald Gorrie; Miss Betty Molesworth, presented by Mrs E. Molesworth; and Miss Jean Horsley, presented by her mother. Dr Woodward Horsley. The indications for wet weather were not fulfilled for the thre days of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting last week, although most of the racegoers were clothed in warm coats and tailored suits. Among the visitors to Auckland for the races were Mr and Mrs Harold Barker (Christchurch), Mrs and Miss Nathan (Wellington); Mrs Cockburn Hood (Wairarapa), Mr and Mrs Vivian Riddiford and Miss Pamela Riddiford (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Hosking (Whangarei), Mrs R. T. Reid (Hamilton). Mr and Mrs Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs G. Currie (Wanganui), and Mrs St. John (India). Their Excellencies, the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Bledisloe were present on each occasion with a large house party ’from Government House. Lady Stringer gave a bridge and mahjong party at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday afternoon of last week, when there were some 40 guests, and a very pleasant time was spent.

The Mayoress, Mrs G. W. Hutchison, held a reception in the Town Hall last Tuesday afternoon to enable the ladies of Auckland to meet her. Tea was served in the room at buffet tables, and the gathering, amongst whom were a number of different Auckland organisations, W’ere enabled to meet our new Mayoress, Mrs Hutchison, personally.

The engagement is announced of Miss Norene Bennett, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. F. Bennett, of Herne Bay, and Mr Allan George Coulam, elder son of Mr and Mrs G. W. Coulam, of Greenhithe. WEDDING. A wedding of considerable interest to Central Otago residents took place on Wednesday. June 3, at Hanover street Baptist Church, when' Elsie, younger daughter of Mr W. H. Tregonning, of “ Riverslea,” Waipiata, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Alexander Maxwell, of Dunedin. The Rev. C. Dallaston was the officiating clergyman, and the organist of the church supplied the nuptial music. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming anklelength gown of white satin beaute, with slightly flared skirt and inset lace yoke and cuffs, the bodice being ornamented with a spray of orange-blossom. The embroidered veil, which fell in graceful folds to the hem of the gown, was held

in place by a wreath of orange-blossom. She wore silver shoes, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white and pink chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids, Miss Alina Roberts and Miss Elsie Tregonning, nieces of the bride, wore very pretty frocks of primrose and pale green crepe de chine respectively. Their frocks were similarly made, with long flared skirts trimmed at the hems with tiny frills, and haying lace yokes and cuffs. They wore beige felt hats, and black satin shoes, and carried bouquets of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. The two little flowergirls, Joy and Valerie Tregonning, also nieces of the bride, wore dainty long frocks of blue and salmon pink crepe de chine, adorned with row’s of tiny frills. Their hats of cream crinoline straw were trimmed to match their frocks, and they carried Early Victorian posies to tone. The bride’s attendants all wore gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr P. J. Fraser attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr D. Sharpe as groomsman. As the bridal party left the vestry Patricia Lowery presented the bride with a lucky horseshoe. The reception was held at the Strand Salon, George street, where about 120 guests were received by Mr W. H. Tregonning, and Mrs Maxwell, mother of the bridegroom. After the sumptuous wedding breakfast had been partaken of, the customary toasts w’ere duly honoured in some happy speeches, and several congratulatory telegrams were read. The proceedings were considerably enlivened by the humorous remarks and anecdotes of the chairman, the Rev. C. Dallaston. During the afternoon items were rendered by Mr H. Ball and Messrs D. and J. Maxwell, Mr L. Williams presiding at the piano. When Mr and Mrs Maxwell left on a brief honeymoon the bride was wearing a smart nigger brown costume and velvet hat, with fur and shoes to tone. Prior to her marriage Miss Tregonning was entertained by her many friends in Waipiata and surrounding districts. Many eulogistic references were made by the Revs. Baird and yoreman, and Mr L. Bleach to the active interest always taken by the guest of honour in all church and social work in the district. Mr George Mathias then made the presentation of a handsome chiming clock, suitably inscribed. Mr R. Tregonning responded on behalf of his sister. Musical items were rendered and dancing indulged in, and a very enjoya?*® terminated with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.” Miss Tregonning was also entertained by the members of the Waipiata Tennis Club, of which she has been secretary for some years. In the course of the afternoon the president, Mr George Mathias, presented her with a beautiful silver teapot, in recognition of er services, and as a token of regard. The many cheques and handsome gifts received testified to the very high esteem in which Mr and Airs Alaxwell are held by their many friends.