TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4033, 30 June 1931, Page 55

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, June 29. Mrs Jardine, of Queenstown, is visi'ing Mies Cutten, Musselburgh Rise.

Miss Effie Gilkison has returned to Nelson.

Miss Humphries returned to Christchurch last Tuesday.

Miss Betty Reeves has returned from the south.

Mrs Sutton, of Invercargill, is staying with Mrs Frank Dunlop, Clyde street.

Mrs Vipan is staying in New Plymouth with her daughter, Mrs D. Stevenson.

The Hon. W. Downie Stewart and Miss Stewart left for Wellington last Tuesday.

Miss Patricia Stronach is visiting her sister, Mrs Ralph Chaffey, of Waiau, North Canterbury.

Mrs J. C. Newton and her daughter, Miss Nora Newton, have returned to Christchurch.

Miss Barbara Landels, of Hastings, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs J. Milne. “ Moata,” High street.

Mrs J. A. Haggitt is in Wellington meeting her son, Mr Lawrence Haggitt, who is returning from Adelaide.

Mrs Neville, who has befti staying with her aunt, Miss M. Cargill. Castle street, has returned to Sumner, Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Allan Wilkie arrived on Friday, and are staying at the Grand Hotel.

The engagement is announced of Dorothea, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo. Russell, of Roslyn, Dunedin, and William Fleetwood, eldest" son of Mr F. Marriott, M.H.A., and Mrs Marriott, of Somerset, Tasmania.

On Wednesday Lady Allen gave a small luncheon party at the Otago Women’s Club in honour of her daughter, Mrs W. H. Montgomery, of Little River. Also present were Lady Ferguson, Mesdames F. S. Batchelor and Garth Gallaway, and Misses Rona Allen, G. Williams, and F. Denniston.

On Thursday evening at the Otago Women’s Club the Archerfield Old Girls’ Association held the first annual dinner. The president, Miss Mary Glendining, received the guests in the lounge. Dinner was served in the dining room, where the table looked charming, arranged with the school colours. Toasts were proposed and duly responded to. The gathering proved a great success, and speaks well for the association’s future.

On Tuesday evening the Dunedin branch of Toe H held a very enjoyable little dance in the Otago Officers’ Club room. The guests were received by Lieutenantscolonel Falconer and Mrs Falconer, who wore a becoming gown of black and gold. The evening being exceedingly wintry, large blazing fires were a "welcome sight in the hall. Songs as well as dancing formed the evening’s entertainment, also recitations and amusing sketches by Toe H members. After supper the impressive ceremony of “lights” was performed.

On Thursday afternoon a very attractive mannequin parade was given.by students at the Home Science School of the Otago University, the work of dressmaking and designing being part of the training. A large number or relatives and friends were present and thoroughly enjoyed the' parade. The work shown was of second year students. The first section of woollen frocks were exceedingly nicely made, and appealed very much to the general taste for the season of the year. The evening frocks were very smart and dainty, attracting much attention. Miss Bowbyes, the lecturer in dress design, was much to be congratulated on the results of her instructions. Delicious afternoon tea and cakes, made and served by the students, were much appreciated by the guests. Miss Evelyn Montgomery, of the Home Science Department of the Otago University, has received an appointment as assistant dress designer with Fashions, Ltd., Wellington.

Last Monday evening the Gardening Circle held a most successful bridge drive at the Otago Women’s Club to help the funds for the railway gardens competition. Such a large number of players were present that all the rooms available had to be used —the lounge, card room, smoking room, and dining room. Although the night was very cold, the rooms were kept very warm and cosy. -Prizes were given for the highest score, won by -Mrs E. I. Halsted; hidden number, Mrs Williams; consolation, Mrs G. Chance. Present were Lady Ferguson, Mesdames J. Black, Ben-

zoni, J. R. Mackenzie, E. Aslin, R. Dutliie, Hooper, A. Thompson, S. Solomon, Lee Smith, Wood, Tonkinson, Kidd, H. Reid, Kerr, Sloan Brown, Wakefield Holmes, Williams, AV. Wilson, Jordon, Hunter, Couchman, J. R. Rodgerson, E. Mackenzie, Loudon, Mollison, Ellis, and Macdonald, and Misses E. Johnstone, Pryde, Ryan, Roberts, Taylor, Couston, Couchman, Brown, Kirkland, Moodie, Martin, Mullin, C. Nicholson," O’Shea, Duke, and Dutliie.

On Thursday evening the University Club gave a very enjoyable party for members, their wives, and friends. The rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers. Cards and dancing were indulged in, the dining room being set apart for dancers. The lounge, with a lovely log fire, was also in great demand. Supper was served in the billiard room. Present were Mr and Mrs Q. V; Davies, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens, Dr and Mrs N. C. Speight. Mr and Mrs A. J. Gillman. Mr and Mrs A. E. Al'Dougall, Mr and Mrs T. C. Lee, Mr and Mrs J. Hogg. Mr and Mrs F. B. Adams, Mr and Mrs C. B. Barrowclough, Mr and Mrs H. E. Barrowclough, Mr and Mrs Warren Boyd, Mr and Mrs A. C. Cameron, Dr and Mrs Roland Fulton, Dr and Mrs Carswell, Dr and Mrs Fergus, Mr and Mrs Roy Fraser, Mr and Mrs A. H. Fairmaid, Mr and Mrs J. A. Jenkins. Mr and Mrs Merrett Wilkinson. Mr and Mrs N. Y. A. Wales, Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith, Mrs Le Cren, Miss D. Hamilton. Dr Barclay. Dr De Afoncheaux. Dr Hamilton, and Messrs M'Quecn, R. F. Wilson, R. Crooks, U. M. Barnett. J. B. Thompson, J. G. Warrington, C. Nicholson, and R. Gilkison.

The St. Margaret’s College students held their annual dance in the Allen Hall, which was very prettily decorated with trails of lycopodium and bronze chrysanthemums, with green and gold streamers (the college colours) round the crest over the. stage, which was comfortablyarranged as a lounge. The supper room looked very bright and festive, the long tables being prettily arranged with chrysanthemums, whilst the lights were shaded by masses of. coloured streamers brought across the ceiling. Miss Fairbairn (principal) stood at the head of the stairs to receive the guests wearing black georgette with diamante trimming, and a wrap of black satin, gold tissue, and Spanish lace, and carrying a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums. Miss Lamrock wore a black georgette and lace, with coatee to match, and carried a charming bouquet of red chrysanthemums and antirrhinums. Miss Clare wore white silk net and blue shoes, and carried a pretty Victorian posy. About 200 guests were present, including Dr and Mrs Benson, Dr and Mrs Bell, Mr and Mrs J. A. Johnstone, Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Noble, Rev. W. Hardy Johnson and Miss Johnson, Professor Strong. Mesdames Denton Leech, Iverach. and Dunlop, Dr and Mrs Dodds, Dr J. A. Stallworthy. Misses Hayward and Fleming, and members of Studholme House Council.

At the Art Gallery, Logan Park, on Thursday afternoon, the president, Mr P. R. Sargood, and Mrs Sargood gave a delightful “ at home ” following the annual meeting of the society. The hostess received her guests wearing a black frock with fur coat, and a large black hat. Delicious tea was arranged on long tables. Chairs were grouped about where friends ate and chatted whilst appreciating a cup of hot tea, after which a walk round the gallery was much enjoyed. Present were the Mayor, Mr R. S. Black' Sir John Roberts, Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson. Lady Allen, Lady Fenwick. Mr and Mrs J. Loudon, Mr and Mrs James Begg. Mr and Mrs E. C. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs O’Keefe, Dr and Mrs F. S. Batchelor, Mr and Mrs Sutherland Ross, Afr and Mrs P. L. Ritchie. Mr and Mrs Mandeno. Mr and Airs H. K. Wilkinson, Air and Airs E.'l. Halsted. Mr and Airs L. Salmond, Air and Airs Lewin, Dr and Airs S. Aloore, Dr and Airs Alerrington, Air and Airs Joseph, Airs George, Air and Airs Don, Air and Airs Flavell, Mr and Alts Norman Haggitt, Air and Airs Field, Alesdames J. AL—-Ritchie, AV. Laidlaw, Dodgshun. Vallange, A. G. Melville- Leslie Alills, John Alacpherson, C. North, Oldham, S. K. Sleigh, Aslin, Thomas Fergus, AV. H. Alontgomery, Alax Friedlander, C. Al. Greenslade, G. Barnett, C. Speight, Thomas Brown, Lees, Jones, and J. Waters, and Alisses Fenwick. K. Salmond, Kelsey, R. Allen, Webster, F. Denniston, Al. Halsted, Theomin, Chalmers (Hawke’s Bay), K. Greenslade, Vallange. Ross, Al. Cook, Hart, AV. Speight. _S. Alacpherson, Alullin F. Reid and Richardson, and Alessrs G. L. Denniston, D. E. Theomin. A. STisher, E. Price, E. Webster, H. Braseh, Aloritzson, and AlTndoe.

On Wednesday evening at the Tudor Hall the St. Andrew'’s Collegiate School Ex-pupils Club gave a dance. The hall looked charming with beautiful bronze chrysanthemums and foliage, the softly coloured lights and gay balloons adding to the pretty scene. . A glorious log fire was a welcome addition on a wintry night, and looked very cosy and bright. For supper a special table was set aside for the committee, and beautifully arranged

with roses and vio’.ets. On arrival Alias Smyth was presented with a Victorian posy "of flowers with streamers of the school colours. She wore black georgette with a coatee. A feature of the evening was some novelty dances and the paper hats and caps made by the committee, which-were very artistic and quaint in design and were the cause of much mirth and good cheer. About 120 guests were present, including Airs Alerrett Wilkinson, wearing a pretty frock of pastel blue; Mrs N. Y. A. AVales, black chenille velvet; Airs Trevor Gray, black lace: Airs H. T. Speight; Aliss Mary Anderson, cream charmeuse with jet trimming; Aliss Essie Moloney black georgette and lace; Aliss Alorrell, primrose georgette; Aliss Al. Greenslade. flame ninon; Aliss M. Wilson, green ring velvet; Alias N. Smith (AVellington), can de nil taffeta; and Aliss K. Salmond, heliotrope lace; also present were Alesdames F. H. Wilkinson C. C. Roberts, D. Dyer, H. H. Walker. R Winn, J'.-H., Pennington, and E. B. Watson, and Aliss AA T . Speight, Greenslade (2), Salmond (3), Morrell (2). Jeffrey (2), Al. Lane. D. Bateman, E. APKechnie Duncan (2), D. Russell, E. HarraMitchell, Bowman. W. Stenhouse, F. Blyth, D. AVatson, H. Cameron P Howie, P. Sutton, E. King, L. Dyer’ Al. Statham, S. Aloir, and J. Jarvis, and Messrs R. Greenslade, E. Alacpherson, W Statham, I Styche, H. F. Speight, Al’. Lloyd, M. Wilkinson, G. Abel, N Y A Wate, Trevor. Gray, Barr; P. M‘Lean, W. '-Thomson, F. H. AVilkinson, G. Salmond. A. Salmond. Al. Greenslade, H. H. Walker, W. M. Taylor, J. Scoular, P. G. Bond, B. Blair, and E. Jamieson, and Dr Stallworthy.

INVERCARGILL, June 27. Mrs Garfield Crawford, accompanied by her small daughter, Alyra, is visiting her sister, Mrs David Allan, of AVellington. Air and Airs J. R. Al’Leod have returned to Geraldine. Aliss Nancy Strettell has returned from Dunedin. Aliss Betty Reeves, of Dunedin, is the guest of Miss Nonie Story, Venlaw. Mrs E. R. Wilson and Miss Sheiagh Wilson spent a few days in Alexandra during the week. Airs Basil Thompson and Miss Jocelyn Thompson, of AVellington, are the guests of Airs Roland Taylor, Enwood. Air and Airs Spencer Rowley, of Shanghai, and Air and Airs F. C. Rowley, Thames street, have returned from Central Otago. Air and Mrs James Al‘Queen, of AVaikaka, spent a few days with Mrs John Al‘Queen, Dalrymple road, during the week. Aliss Sheila Al'Lean, of Hanmer Springs, is the guest of Aliss Molly Al'Gregor, Mount Linton. The Hon. A. F. Hawke, AI.L.C. and Airs and Aliss Hawke have returned to Wellington. Miss Kitty Hazlett has returned to Burwood, accompanied by Miss Dorothy Napier, of AVaimate, who is her guest. Airs E. Abbey-Jones has returned' from spending a week at Burwood. Airs R. A. Anderson and Aliss Kathleen Anderson, Victoria Park, have returned from Christchurch. Aliss Afolly Pears, of Etavale, was the guest of Mrs AV. A. Oliver, Holywood terrace. over the week-end. Aliss Kitty Wilson lias returned from Alorven, where she was the guest of Mis T. Menzies AVatson. On Saturday morning Airs F. G. O’Beirne. Esk street, was a hostess for her sister, Airs Henry Hall, who returned to Wellington on Tuesday. Others present were Alesdames R. J. Gilmour, D. Cuthbertson, F. A. Webb. L. Webb, E. AbbeyJones, and J. G. Alacdonald, and Aliss Fynes-Clinton. Hostesses this week included Alesdames J. F. H. Alexander, C. E. Just. F. M. Corkill. F. J. Robinson, J. Chilwell. J. D. Alitehell, H. D. Al'Hugh, and F. Joyce. Airs AA*. Quinn gave a very interesting address to members of the Garden Circle of the AA’omen’s Club on Thursday evening on the flowers and gardens she had seen at Home and on the Continent. This was one of the most delightful travel lectures ever given in the club, and those who heard it were very appreciative. Airs AV. Alenlove, of Castle Downs, Air and Airs T. AV. Vickery, of AVellington, and Air and Airs J. Becker, of Dunedin, stayed at the Graud Hotel during the week.

Amongst those dancing at the Country Club last Saturday evening were Air and Airs H. B. Farnall,. Air and Mrs J. R. Al‘Leod (Geraldine), Air and Airs R. Stout, Air and Airs H. J. Alacalister, Air and Airs L. B. Hutton, Air and Mrs AV. L. Bews, Air and Airs G. Blaxall, Mr and Airs R. Barnsdale, Air and Airs H. H. Brown (Gore), Alesdames Ashley -Evans (Honolulu). E. O. Thomas, Dougherty, Alisses L. F. AVatson. Steedman (Selkirk, Scotland), Betty Reeves (Dunedin), Nonie Story (Venlaw), Kitty AVilson, Prue Smith, D. Patterson, Bessie and Alollie M'Gregor (Alount Linton), Sheili Al'Lean (Hanmer Springs), Edith Bews, Olive Holloway. Phyllis Cunliffe, Lou Lawrence, Alavis Veitch, Lorna HaTlamore, Ailsa Brass,-Nessie Nisbet, Alay Alahoney, Alay AVitting. Alae Souness, Vera Kidd, Alay Ward, Fraser, L. Al. Lange, and G.

Whiteman; Dr David Jennings, Dr Erie Gibb (Dunedin), and -Messrs Al. H. Mitchel-, N. L. AVatson, C, R. Story (A’enlaw), A. Dunlop, J. Dundas, C. Rout, J. Sinclair, T. APGregor (Alount Linton), J. H. Grace, G. Burk D. APDonald, Alacalister (2), G. C. Broughton I Al Buchanan, A. Kingsland, K. Broad, Ferguson C. Cassels. A. Oughton, R. Walsh (Dunedin), G. Al'Harg, H. Edginton, S. W. Jones, A. J. Shaw, and A. D. Smillte. The second evening of the Alusic Circle for this season was held in the AVonien’s Club on Friday, and much appreciated. The first part of the programne consisted of a eurhythmic display by Aliss Nancy Basstian and her pupils. The rest of the programme was devoted to music, in the following programme: Pianoforte duet Alesdames C. R. S. Barrett and L. B. Rowe, Ist and 2nd Movement Clock Symphony (Haydn); song, “Aly CurlyHeaded Baby,” (Clutsafi) Aliss E. Alehaffey; pianoforte solo, “Intermezzo.” (Brahms) Aliss E. O'Byrne; song. “ The Wind,” (Charles Gilbert Spross) Miss P. Pilcher; glee. “Sunshine” A. ,-N. Moore-, and “Goodnight” (C. Jenkins), Mesdames J. Johnston, G. C. Alunnings, A. Derbie, Alisses AL Crofts, and H. Brookesmith; song. “ Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal ” (Quilter), Aliss O. Holloway; pianoforte solo, “Waltz Caprice,” (Schubert-Liszt), Airs L. B. Rowe. Among those present were Mesdames C. R. S. Barrett, E. W Howorth, Smythies. Nicholson, L. B. Rowe, J. Collie. H. G. Brass, C. S. Longuet, Clark, Israel, G. I. Aloffett D. H. Thomson, J. T. Prain, C. C. Alunnings, A. Cutt, J. APCrostie, B. C. Basstian, Rewi Kingsland. D. Al. Scandrett, F. J. Robinson, A. G. Ford. C. E. Just, S. Brown, W. Drummond, W. Randle, J. Johnston, and H. Gibson, S. AL M'Donald, D. W. Al'Kay, Alisses Hamilton, P. Pilcher, E. O’Byrne. L. Henderson. Crofts. K. King, H. Brookesrfiith, E. Alefiaffey, Perrin, Taylor, E. Al'Kay, W. Thom, Al. O’Bryne, L. B. Price, M- Clark.

WAIMATE, June 26. Aliss Gladys Alanchester, Alill road, is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mrs James Park, who has been spending a few weeks.in Waimate, has returned to Dunedin. Miss Lorna Wood, Timaru, has been visiting Airs George Hennessy, “ Garryowen,” Morven. Miss Woollcombe. who has been the guest of her sister, Airs Bradshaw, Harris street, has returned to Timaru. Airs Munro Don, Alorven, has been spending a holiday with her aunt, Mrs David Jones, of Christchurch. Commissioner Cunningham was the guest of Air and Mrs J. H. Alitchell, “ Kenwyn.” Airs Donald Borrie gave a delightful bridge party at her home in Shearman street. The drawing room was beautifully decorated with bowls of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Among those present were Alesdames G. Alanchester; D. A. Stewart, D. Alacdonald, J. C. Templet, A. V. Richards, J. Al'Bride, D. Chisholm, A. A. Scott, O. Barclay, R. Carlton, D. Wise, L. Leslie. J. Alilton, and R. Watters, and Alisses Eileen Dailey, Dorothy Napier, Adeline Jones, Alary d’Auvergne, and E. Simpson. The committee of the Waimate Tennis Club held a most enjoyable party at the home of Airs Donald Macdonald, Coronation street, in honour of Air and Airs D. A. Stewart, who are leaving for their new home in Timaru. Among those present were Air and Airs D. Alacdonald, Mr and Airs D. A. Stewart, Mr and Airs R. G’. Watters, Air and Airs L. Collins, Air and Airs T. A. Wilson, Air and Airs R. Carlton, Airs A. A. Scoft, Aliss L. Robinson, Dr Shackleton, and Air Ensor. The last meet of the Waimate Hunt Club was held at Redcliffs. The day was excellent for hunting, there being a large following as usual at this popular meet. Some of those present were Captain Rattray, J. R. Cochrane, A Aledlicott,' Alisses Janet Studholme, Helen Al’Laughlan, C. APLaughlan, Lorna Wood, Alessrs C. Douglas, J. Waldie, J. S. Alanchester, R. Harrison, R. Harper, T. Waldie, Al. Cooney, A. Aubrey, D. Cooney. Al. Medlicott, N. Cochrane, R. Frost, E. Cooney, F. Brown, H. J. C. Harper, Captain Hennessy, R. Balfour, and Lindsay. Among those in cars were Alesdames N. A. Rattray, G. Smith, J. C. Templer, A. V. Richards and party, C. Douglas, G. Hennessy, Air and Mrs Ruddenklau, Air and Airs Cooney, and Alisses Waldie, Hertslet, Browm and party. The hostesses were Alesdames Brown and Cooney and the Alisses Brown and Waldie.

TIAfARU, June 26. Airs J. Peter, of Kaikoura, who has been the guest of Airs R. F. Hill, Meremere street, has left for Christchurch. Aliss Hope Pinckney and Air Harold Pinckney, of “Glenaray,” are the guests of Airs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road. Mrs Wilfrid White, “Summerhill,” Levels, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Aliss Sybil Lee, of Otaki. who has been staying with Airs W. H. Helmore, “ Koromiko,” is now with the Misses Woollcombe, Trafalga_r street.

Aliss Mary Bond, of “ Dunrobin,” will arrive this Week, to stay with Airs Elworthy, “Pareora Cottage.” Mr and Airs S. Cbaffey, of “Alount Possession,” have returned home after spending the week-end with Airs Herbert Elworthy, “ Craigmore.” Aliss Alary Bayley, of Hanging Rock, was the guest of Airs T. Rhodes, “ Hadlow,” for the races.

Aliss Elena Helmore, “ Koromiko,” has returned from a visit to Airs W. H. Orbell, of “ The Levels.”

Aliss Nancy Loughnan, of Invercargill, is the guest of Airs Westinacott. Nile street. Airs J. Page, of Alount Gerald, who has been staying with her mother. Airs R. A. Hickman, Grey road, has left to be the guest of Airs Hugh Finch, Aloeraki. Aliss Elsie Goldie, Seddon street, has returned from a visit to Invercargill. Aliss Agnes Buchanan, of Christchurch, is the guest of Airs W. Shakespeare, “ The Downs,” Geraldine. Aliss Dalrymple and Aliss Haslett, of Dunedin, are spending a few days at “ Cadogan,” Sefton street. Airs Faulkner, of Hawke’s Bay, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to stay with Airs Edgar Jones, “ Otiritiri.” Air and Airs A. J. Alullins have left Hampton House to be the guests of Air and Airs Gerald Alurray, of “ Glenmore.” Airs V. F. Boyle, of England, who is at present in Auckland, is expected in Timaru this week to stay with her parents, Air and Airs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road. Air Allan Wilkie and Airs Wilkie (Aliss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts) arrived this morning in Christchurch, where they will spend the week-end before leaving for Dunedin.

Last night, Air F. J. Hyde and his pupils presented their first pianoforte recital in the Scottish Hall, which was filled with an enthusiastic audience. The artistic arrangement of the stage was much admired. At the back were draped leaf-green curtains and in front a veritable show of chrysanthemums in shades of bronze, gold, and white. Two grand pianos graced the stage, and beautiful jardinieres and Chinese vases added distinction to the decorations. Bowls of chrysanthemums were ranged along the sides, and old world tapestry, chairs, and shaded golden lights completed the picture. Among the performers were: Misses Lorna Taylor, Peggy Johnstone, Isla Allport; and Hazel Rule.

Not % ray of wintry sunshine brightened the Washdyke racecourse on Saturday, when the South Canterbury Jockey Club held its winter meeting. Lovely fur coats were shown to advantage, and there were many smart tweeds and wellcut cloth coats, with warm, deep fur collars and cuffs. The sobriety of the frocking was only lightened here and there by a gay scarf or hat. Those present-included Air and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Air and Mrs T. Rhodes, Air and Airs H. Sinclair Thomson, Mr and Airs Walter Raymond, Air and Airs Arthur Elworthy, .Air and Mrs Bruce Alurray (Godley Peaks), Mr and Airs C. Kain, Air and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Airs W. E. Gibson, Air and Airs S. Chaffey, Mr and Airs James Scott, Air and Airs C. H. Gresson, Mrs G. Morrison, Mrs B. H. Howell, Airs R. F. Hill, Airs G. Eliot, Airs W. H. Helmore. Airs A. Williams (Christchurch), Airs D. Burnett and Miss Marawell Burnett, Mrs C. E. Thomas, Mrs F. L. Barker, Aliss E. Cargill, Airs H. H. Fisher, Dr and Airs G. Kingston and Miss Clissold, Air and Airs C. L. Fraser (Temuka), Air and Airs H. Williams, Air and Airs John Barker, Aliss Nancy Bond, Commander D. Boyle,i Airs D. Al'Lennan, Airs D. G. Taylor, Mrs and the Alisses Howey, Air and Mrs J. W. Adams, Airs Wright, Airs Alister Alackenzie, Mrs F. Newton, Airs Drewitt, Air and Airs C. V. Kirke, Air and Airs T. W. Satterthwaite, Aliss Knight, Aliss Stevenson, Miss Peggy Jefferson, Airs C. H. Gorton, Airs Alansel, Air and Airs Irvine (Albury), Dr and Airs F. F. A. Ulrich, Air and Mrs E. G. Kerr, Air and Airs G. H. R. Ulrich, Air and Mrs G. Hammond, Airs Smythe, Dr and Airs Hargreaves, Mr and Airs Nichols (Alaheno), Air and Airs Wilcox, Airs Bannerman, Aliss Al. Smith, Air and Mrs H. Scott, Aliss Doris Hart, Airs Alansel, Airs F. F. Neale, Air and Airs W. T. Ritchie, Airs and Aliss Alarion Eaton, Miss K. Davidson, Air and Airs Alaurice Harper, Mr and Airs W. Fair, Air A. E. Kerr, and Alisses Sylvia Orbell, Diana Orbell, Alai Scott, Raine, Dorothy and Helen Kerr, Elena Helmore, Ziesler, Lou Cartwright, Cecil and Josephine Elworthy, Betty Harper, Betty and Nan Cossins, Nancy Orbell, Alary and Rosamond Rolleston, Phyllis Boyle, Jessie Alackenzie, Dendrah Rhodes, Mary Bayley, Rosa Tripp, Joan Hargreaves, Joyce Jones, Margery Gibson, Patricia Ritchie, Sheila Howell, Helen Fox June Batchelor (Dunedin), and Ethel Le Cren. A most enjoyable cabaret .was held at the Broadway on race night. Alasses of bronze and gold autumn flowers, blended with soft warm colourings, cosy fire, and a delicate perfume of incense greeted the dancers. Streamer, Monte Carlo, and lucky spot dances were much enjoyed. The cabaret was” a blaze of beautiful and charming coloured frocks.- ■ Among those present were Air and Mrs Pain, Mr and; Mrs Virtue, Air and Airs C. Alurton (Oaxa*J

aru), Mr and Mrs Long (Christchurch), Mrs Isles, and Misses M. Thomson, AL Cameron, S. Cliff, B. Cossins, N. Cossins, S. Orbell, Al. Gibbs, B. Hunter, B. Hamper, Al. Gibson, I. Cuthbert, G. Wilson, I. Henderson, R. Creemer, K. Davidson, Al. Hall, J. Marsh, L, Morrison, Al. Lindsay Dixon, Ellis, Bannerham (Wellington), Cotton (Wellington), and many others. ASHBURTON, June 26. Miss Mary Boot went to Christchurch to be preesnt at the dance of St. Margaret’s Old Girls, held during the week. Mr and Mrs E. Chaffcy, _Mount Possession, have returned from Timaru, where they spent the week-end with Mrs H. Elworthy. Miss Audrey Pilbrow, who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, re turned home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs E. Roberts, Mount Somers, are the guests of Sir William and Lady Nosworthy for the Ashburton races. Mrs Graham and Mr J. Graham, of North Canterbuiy, who have been the guests of Mrs H. Bonifant, Avoca, returned home on Sunday. Mrs W. H. Amos is spending a holiday in the North Island, and is now the guest of Mrs J. Tamblyn, Lower Hutt. Mrs S. Alexander, of the National Bank, intends leaving for a holiday visit to Christchurch. Miss Shirtcliffe, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Smith, Moore street. Miss Shirtcliffe- has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, and attended the St. Margaret’s Old Girls’ dance. At the Theatre Royal on Monday night an appreciative audience greeted Mr Allan Wilkie and Miss Hunter-Watts on their re-appearance. They presented a very interesting programme, including parts from “ Henry V,” the,murder scene from “ Macbeth,” the quarrel scene from “ The School for Scandal,” Mark Antony’s' oration at the death of Caesar, the tempestuous wooing scene from “ The Taming of the Shrew,” and parts from '‘Richard III," “ The Merchant of Venice,” and “ As You Like It.” Mrs S. H. Webb has been appointed judge of the cat and toy dog section of the Christchurch Toy Dog. and Cat Show.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 26. On Friday night a most enjoyable skating party was arranged by a committee comprising of Mrs E. J. Cordner, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs F. H. E. Chester, Miss Molly Bl&ck, and Messrs L. Le Cren, E. W. Reev.es, T. Harman, and C. J. Ward. Those present at the party, which was held at the Olympia Skating Rink, were Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs H. Ronaldson, Mr and Mrs Chester, Mrs Cordner, Mrs Guy Scott, Mrs R. W. Morgan, Mrs J. Coull, Miss Round, Mrs L. Alolineaux, Mrs Shirley Wright, Mrs Al. Powrie, Mr and Mrs Hollobbn, Misses Patricia Ronalds, Q. Cordner, Al. Black, L. Hay, P. Powrie, P. Clowes, Al. Turner, Al. Denton, A. Upham, B. Beadel, N. Gard’ner, B. Guthrie, J. Gard’ner, S. Edwards, Al. Studholme, K. Macdonald, L. Ollivier, A. Clifford, V. Dawson, B. Kiver, G. Browne. A. Cooper, J. Cooper, S. Macdonald (Palmerston North), J. Burt, and Messrs L. Black, A. Nicholls, Poulton, Wyn Cowlishaw, E. W. Reeves, W. Machin, C. Ashford, Acland, L. Annand, G. Barnett, J. Ward, R. J. S. Bean, J. Rolleston, P. and R. Maling, W. Day, L. Le Cren, and J. Studholme.. One of the latest forms of entertainment in Christchurch is picture parties, one being given recently by Mr and Mrs C. Al. Ollivier, The guests were afterwards entertained in the lounge of the theatre at supper, where an enjoyable programme of .music was provided by Mr A. Bidwell, Miss Maud Ashworth, and Miss A. King. Those present were Mr and Mrs G. T. Weston, Mr and Mrs E. J. Cordner, Mr and Mrs K. Archer, Air and Mrs F. I. Cowlishaw, Sir Cyril and Lady Ward, Dr and Mrs A. C. Thomson, Dr and Mrs R. H. Baxter, Mr and Mrs R. W. Robinson, Mr and Mrs P. Wood, Mrs J. Patterson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Hallowes Wood, Mr and Mrs Gerald Anderson, Mr and Mrs F. E. Graham, Mrs Charles Cooper, the Misses Cooper (2), Mr and Mrs R. E. Alexander, Miss M. Alexander, Mr and Mrs Al. A. Powrie, Miss May Andrew, Mr and Mrs J. Maling, Misses Joan and Geraldine Maling, Mr and Mrs K. Al. Ollivier, Mr and Mrs Derrick Gould, Mr and Mrs H. St. A. Murray, Mr and Mrs W. H. Cowper, Mr and Mrs D. Sinclair, Murchison, Mr and Mrs Cecil Wood, Dr and Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mr and Mrs Wilding, and Miss Cora Wilding. On Friday afternoon at her home in Cranmer square, Mrs Jack Anderson entertained a few of her friends at bridge, the guest of honour being Mrs Harne, who is leaving shortly for South America. The guests were Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs Donald M'Lean, Mrs J. AlTlraith, Miss Cracroft Wilson, and Miss P. Harley. Miss N. Thompson was hostess at a pleasant five hundred party held at the Canterbury Women’s Club on Monday night, when the reception room was effectively decorated with golden chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Miss Thompson received her guests wearing a handsome frock of black moire, with collar embroidered in white and crystal beads. Miss Helen Fenwick, of Dunedin, has arrived in Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs T. F. Gibson, Fendalton. Mrs James Hay, Park terrace, has left for a visit to Auckland Miss Guthrie-Smith has returned to Wellington after visiting friends in Christchurch.

Miss Janet Stevenson, Fendalton, has returned from a visit to friends in North Canterbury. 4 The Rev. and Mrs Vincent Gerard, who have been ■ spending several weeks in Christchurch, have returned to the North Island. t

Miss Jill Barker, of Hawke’s Bay; is at present the guest of Mrs F. Brittan, .Avonside. Mrs Colin Deans, of Upper Highfield, Waiau, has re urned from a visit to her mother, Mrs Guy Williams, Masterton. Miss Rose Tabart, Papanui road, has returned from Dunedin, accompanied by her sister, Mrs Elliston Orbell, BLENHEIM, June 26. The members of the Victoria League held their quarterly “ at home ” on Friday afternoon at the Masonic Hall. There was a large attendance, and the hall was very tastefully arranged with bowls of scarlet berries, Christmas roses, and violas. The programme opened with a duet played by Misses Wintringham and Morrison, followed by songs by Mrs Errol Reid and Miss Joan Eckford, and a recitation by Miss Sinclair Breen. Mrs P. Wilkinson and Mrs R. M'Callum were hostesses for the afternoon, and, assisted by Mrs Sprosen, Mrs Cotter, Mrs Scott, Mrs B. Cloustpn, Mrs F. Mogridge, and Misses H. M’Calluin and Chapman, dispensed a very dainty afternoon tea. Mr Stewart (headmaster of the Marlborough College) delivered a most interesting address upon “ New Zealand Literature.” Others present were Mesdames Stewart, C. Rutherford, Grigg, Bull, L. Chaytor, Bridge, Harvey, Fell, Thomas, L. Clouston, de Castro, Bacon, Corry, Powell, Bonnington, Teschemaker, Evatt, E. Reid, A. Robertson, Churchward, Livingstone, Wilson, Green, and Jackson (Palmerston North), and Misses Bell, B. Griffiths, Ward, Wintringham, Lewis, N. Grigg, Brougham Jenkins, Smith, Chaytor, Breen, Livingstone, and J. Eckford.

One of the most successful functions ot the dancing season w.as the annual ball of the Marlborough College Old Pupils’ Association, held in St. Patrick’s Hall on Monday evening, when nearly 400 old collegians and their friends were present. The decorations were an outstanding feature, and the effectiveness of • the scheme was commented upon in very complimentary terms. The entire hall was lavishly decorated with ferns and bush greenery, and paper streamers in blue and gold (the college colours) lent brightness to the scheme. Delightful music was rendered, and supper was dispensed in the supper room, the tables being very prettily arranged with orange and yellow paper flowers. Those present included Mrs P. Monro, wearing blue shot taffeta: Mrs C. Mills, mulberry-coloured crepe de chine; Mrs Whibley, black taffeta; Mrs J. Rose, black georgette; Mrs H. Horne, black satin; Mrs Girling, black georgette; Mrs Findlay, red georgette; Mrs Hilman, floral taffeta; Mrs Rabone, petunia satin; Mrs Vercoe, blue embossed velvet; Mrs F. Dodson, beige georgette; Mrs J. Fawcett. black georgette; Mrs R. Jellyman, black silk net with satin bands: Mrs Graham, blaek georgette; Mrs Mitchell, pink crepe de chine; Mrs Eckford. black georgette; Airs Thompson, black geo’-gettc-Mrs Dix. blaek floral taffeta: Mrs Agar, black satin: Miss Phyllis Mills, floral Miss Claudia Mills, flamecoloured satin; Miss B. Griffiths, green silk; Aliss Doreen Lucas, black georgette; Miss Moira M'Beth,. floral velvet: Miss Nancy APBeth. red georgette; Miss Betty Rudd, scarlet georgette; Miss Betty Armstrong, pale green velvet;. Miss Gwen West, blue taffeta relieved with pink; Miss L. Horne, white satin; Miss P. Thompson, black georgette; Miss E. Pigou, flame-coloured satin; Miss Olive Pi-oiu white satin; Miss Al. Robertson, gold tissue: Miss L. Rose, petunia taffeta; Miss. J. Rose, parchment taffeta: Miss B. Hille, black lace; Miss Joyce Girling, floral georgette; Miss J. Eckford. blue N. Haswell. red georgette; Mollie Ball, lemon-coloured satin; Miss Al. Fall, pink georgette: Miss M. Farr, pink lace: Miss Gwen Mackintosh oink georgette; Miss Rona Bvthell green frilled georgette; Miss N. Matthews, pink satin; Miss Al. Andrews, white satinMiss Iris Robson, blue taffeta: Miss Sinclairs. pink georgette: Miss Alison Gray, white lace; Miss Violet Galliers, white satin; NTiscs Moore, mulberry georgette: Miss K. Broughan, gold taffeta; Miss Holbane (Nelson), white satin; Miss T. Vickers, green taffeta; Miss Wandem green georgette; Miss Agnes Hastilow. "reen floral georgette: Miss Morrison, floral taffeta: Miss N. Gane, creme satin; and Miss O. Horgan, flame crepe de chine.

WELLINGTON: June 26. The weather most fortunately cleared up quite satisfactorily for the opening of Parliament. Wellington was actually treated to an hour or two of sunshine, which brightened up the preparations, and must have been most gratifying to all those who have to stand about outside for several hours on these State occasions. The galleries, as usual, were crowded hours (almost) before the ceremony took place, and there was the usual rush to the Lower House afterwards to listen eagerly to the storm of questions and requests for leave of absence from those who could not make it convenient to be present at the outset of- the parliamentary fray. Her Excellency was charmingly dressed in a frock of palest greenyblue embossed chiffon velvet, with a short coat edged with white fur fox, a deep collar of the same being worn. Her

toque was exactly to tone, with silver embroideries and a diamond brooch in the front. The bouquet presented to her w’a« of rose and blue orchids and fuchsias, tied with ribbons to tone. Among the ladies on the floor- of the House were Mrs Forbes, in a frock of honey-coloured lace over georgette, with fur trimming, and a black upturned hat. Her bouquet was of yellow and brown orchids, carnations, and autumn-tinted leaves, tied with hennacoloured ribbon. The other ladies included Lady Carncross, Lady Myers, Lady Statham, Lady Sidey, Mesdames Veitch. Masters, Murdoch, Coates, Cobbe, S. G. Smith, and Ransom. Among others in the gallery were the Mayor (Mr T. Hislop) and Mrs Hislop, members of the Consular offices, including Mr and Mrs Hitch and Mr and Mrs Dye (America), Mr and Mrs Nihotte (Belgium), Mr and Mrs F. Dyer (Greece), Mr Paish (British Trade Commissioner) and Mrs Paish; Mr J. Foster (Canadian Commissioner) and Mrs Foster, and the wives of many Government officials, as well as “ parliamentary ladies.” A reception was given in old Parliament House after the opening by the Prime Minister and Mrs Forbes, at which it was calculated nearly a thousand people were present. Certainly .this function grows each year in while the wails of ■ the reception room do not extend in sympathy. However, it was a very pleasant party, the tables being brightly decorated with chrysanthemums, the vice-regal table being most tastefully arranged with yellow poppies and mauve irises in low glass bowls. Their Excellencies returned later with their party, Lady Bledisloe wearing an ensemble of lettuce green, with deep trimming of fur, her close-fitting hat being of the same tone. An orchestra discoursed very delightful music during the afternoon, and songs were given by .Mr Herbert Wood, Miss Hilda Chudley, and a recitation was given by Miss Jessie Forbes. A recent wedding of interest was that of Mr Laurence Sigurd Andersen, son of Mr and Mrs J. C. Andersen, of Kelburn. Wellington, and Miss Kathleen E. Wilson, of Wellington. The ceremony took place at St. Andrew’s Church, and the Rev. R. Howie officiated. The church was tastefully decorated with hydrangeas and foliage, and little clusters of white flowers, tied with white ribbon, were at the ends of the seats reserved for guests. The bride was in a dainty ivory-white gown of fine French lace, and the wedding veil of embroidered net formed the train. It was.fastened to the head with flat roses of chiffon and small orange blossom buds. he r bouquet being of white roses and heather. The bride was escorted by her brother. The bridesmaids, the Misses Wilson and Hollis, were in charming frocks of coral pink, with turbans and bouquets to tone, and a small flower-girl, Woodsie Maclean,, was dressed to match, and carried a gilded basket of flowers. The best man was Mr Gifford Moore, and the groomsman, Mr Maurice Hawken. The wedding reception was held at Kelburn Kiosk, where the decorations were in coral tones, with the addition of two white wedding bells, which were most effective. Speeches were made, and a veryhappy time spent, and the evening closed with dancing. When Mr and Mrs Sigurd Andersen left by car for their tour, the bride was wearing a brown tweed ensemble, a small brown hat, and furs to tone.

It is not often that a surprise party is ..in reality a surprise, but a recent one was the more enjoyable to the recipient as it was a real surprise. The party was given by Miss Kettle, of Aloera, Lower Hutt, in honour of the- 70th birthday of her mother, Airs Kettle, who was formerly a resident of Greymouth, and is now living at Moera. The party was a very- bright and cheerful one, Mrs Kettle’s health being proposed by- Air J. Aly-ers, an old friend, Aliss Kettle responding. Among other friends present were Air and Airs Porteous, Air, Airs, and Miss Haire, Airs and Aliss Alorice, Air and Airs H. Young. Airs and Aliss Bishop, Air and Airs Allan Aloss. and others. Some charming little gifts were offered, and it was altogether an enjoyable birthday party. A very pleasant and cordial welcome home was accorded to Airs Percival James at the last meeting of'St. Paul’s Mothers’ Union. Airs Sprott spoke of the pleasure all felt at the return to Wellington of Mrs James, who had been absent on a health visit to Dunedin. She had been much missed, and all were resolved to “ take care of her ” to ensure the improvement in her health being permanent, and she was assured of the cordial welcome from all. In her reply, Airs James spoke of the great kindness of those with whom she was associated in the .work at St. Paul’s, and of her pleasure in being among them again. Canon James gave an account of the various charitable works being carried on in Wellington underChurch efforts, and commended them to the kindly assistance of the Alothers’ Union. Alesdames Tunley, Alexander, and Carrington gave mtich-enjoyed songs, and Airs G. Castle recited. Afternoon tea brought a pleasant -welcome to a close. The usually quiet, though extremely ornamental, suburb of Eastbourne was quite en fete the other evening when a masked ball was held at the Day’s BayPavilion. There was a large attendance, and the guests all had a most cheerful evening. The decorations were in tones of green and yellow, with festoons and streamers, and delightful bush foliage, with shaded lanterns over the lights. Alasks, and paper hats and caps were handed out by “ pedlars,” who did a good trade, and altogether the local branch of the Plunket Society should benefit substantially by the effort. Costume dances were given by pupils of Airs Squires, and a demonstration was given by some of the semi-finalists of the New Zealand dancing championship, which is being held at present. The delicious home-made supper was in charge of Alesdames Richards and Alather, while the general organisation was done by Airs Jowett. Toe H, under Mr K. Reid, also gave much assistance. There was a large and representative committee which did excellent work. The effort was altogether a successful and pleasant one.

WAIRARAPA,' June 26. The wedding -was recently celebrated in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Carterton, of Jane Haldane, elder daughter of Air and Airs George Steven, of Carterton, and Ttffiu Tourell, only son of Mr T. H. and the late Airs Hughes, of Carterton. The Rev. R. J. Liddell officiated. Miss Florence Steven and Miss Jean Hume were bridesmaids. Mr

John Steven was best man, and Air Dudley Least, of Carterton, was groomsman.

The wedding was solemnised in St. Brigid Church, Pahiatua, by Father Cashman recently, of Phyllis Aladge Marie, daughter of Air and Airs John Windle, of Ballance, and Richard Jesse, son of Air and Airs R. B. Tanner, of "Te Puke, Auckland. Aliases Alargaret Windle and Florence Smith were bridesmaids, and Elsie Hirst, Alary Smith, and Beulah Hirst were three flower-girls. Mr J. Richards was best man, and Air Henry Piper groomsman. A reception was he.d at the Ballance Hall. The marriage of Thelma Jean, onlydaughter of Air and Airs S. G. Shearer, of Eastbourne, to Thomas James, eldest son of Air and Airs A. Dickens, of Pongaroa, took-place at-St. Ronan’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening by the Rev. J. Gibson-Smith. Aliss D. Dickens was bridesmaid, and Air D. Falloon, of Alastertqn, was best man. "The engagement is announced of Nancy, second daughter of Air and Airs- H. L. Williams, of Featherston, and Roy, third son of Air and Airs David Donald, of Taparaka, Alasterton. Miss Kelly-, of Wellington, has been visiting Airs A. Tyler, South Wairarapa. Airs A. N. Hamilton, of Alangamutu, Pahiatua, is visiting Napier. Air and Airs Spooner, of Lowry. Bay, are visitors to Alartinborough. Alrsfß. Page, of Alasterton, is visiting Dunedin. Aliss B. Anderson, South Wairarapa, is a visitor to Wellington. Aliss Joan Swainson, Pahiatua, is spending a holiday at Alarton. Airs R. C. Drummond, of Lansdowne, Alasterton, has gone to Wellington for a holiday. • Aliss Alargaret Donald, of Alasterton. is the guest of Air and Airs F. Wright, Pahiatua. Aliss S. Drummond, Alasterton, has returned from a trip to the South Island. Aliss Harris, who has been staying with her sister, Airs Atkinson, Pirinoa, has returned to Christchurch. Airs Cecil Woods and family, of Palmerston North, are staying with Airs Woods’s mother, Airs Sharpe, Alartinborough. Aliss I. Grant, Alasterton, is a visitor to Wellington. Aliss APKay, Alasterton, has returned home from a visit to Wellington. Air and Airs Alalcolm APLeod have returned to Alartinborough from the south. Air and Airs Fred Tattle, who are in New Zealand on holiday- from Norfolk Island, have returned from Christchurch, and are visiting Airs L. Tattle at Pahiatua. Airs Regan and family, of Norsewood, are visiting her parents, Air and Airs C. L. APGregor, Alasterton. Airs G. Al. Ross, Masterton, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs R. Haddfield has returned to Woodville from Alasterton. Aliss Al. Donald, Lansdowne, Alasterton, is the guest of Airs F. Wright, Pahiatua. Air and Airs A. Clark, of Featherston, are visiting Australia. The Rev. and Airs Taylor have arrived in Greytown to take charge of the Presbyterian Church.

Airs Turner, Pori. Pahiatua. and hetinfant daughter are the guests of Mrs A. Beetham, “ Ardsley,” Alasterton.

FEILDING, June 26. Airs Chadwick is visiting her parents in New Plymouth. Air and Airs W. J. Shannon and their daughter Jane are visiting Auckland. Aliss Betty- Pirani, of Napier, is visiting Airs E. Pirani, Alanchester street. Airs Keith Little and Aire John Graham are visiting friends in Taumarunui. Airs F. Signal, of Alakino, is now staying with her sister, Airs David Younger, Cinder Hill. Airs Hanlon, of Napier, ig spending a week with her daughter. Airs Philip Redmayne, “ The Totaras,” Stanway. Air and Airs w Noel Shortall, Colyton, and Airs Charles Millen have been spending a few days in Napier. „ Airs Alelville Andrews has been spending a few days with her mother in Palmerston North. _ T Jefferies and her son, Air Neville Jefferies, of Stanway, been spending a short holiday at their beach house at Tangimoana. Aliss Kitty Buchanan, of “Alayfield,” Cunninghams, is spending a fortnight’s holiday at Taumarunui. Miss Eileen Gordon Eliott entertained a number of her friends at a most enjoyable dinner party last Thursday, and at a very jolly little dance afterwards.

Mr and Mrs Halcomb, jiin., Urenui, Taranaki, have been on a short visit to Mrs Robert Peatt, Kimbolton road.

PALAIERSTON N., June 26. A most delightful progressive bridge party was given by the Alassey College staff on Wednesday evening in the refectory. The common room, where a cheery fire was burning, was set aside for cards, and over 100 people were present. Airs Peren received the guests, and was assisted by members of the staff and their wives. Air D. O. .Williams made a splendid master of ceremonies, and at the conclusion of play called upon Airs Peren to present the prizes to the following: Highest gross score, Aliss G. Hoby; scores nearest to two arbitrarily chosen scores, Mrs Bale and Air Barak. A dainty supper was provided, after which Air Williams voiced the thanks of the staff to the visitors for their assistance iu making the evening such a success. Alra Peren was wearing a charming frock of blue moire, with a bridge” coat -of cherry velvet; Airs Waters, eau de nil georgetta with floral bridge coat; Airs Scrivener, black georgette with chenille velvet bridga coat; Airs Whitehead, black, with bridge coat of embossed velvet; Airs Day, floral georgette; Airs D. O. Williams, floral ring velvet; Mrs Jacques, lame and lace; Airs Yates, pink georgette, and Aliss Crawford, black lace and floral velvet bridge coat. ';Alrs Claude Pratt has returned to Hawera from Palmerston North, where she has been staying with her sister, Airs H. Hutchison, of A r ictoria avenue. Airs Cecil Woods is visiting Martinborough. Airs J. Logan Stout has returned from Wellington. Aliss Gweneth Al'Naughton is visiting Wanganui. Airs W. Barber, who has been the guest of Airs H. Barber, Tiritea, has returned to Hawera.

Aliss N._ Barber, Tiritea, has returned from Christchurch, where she has been the guest of Airs G. J. Smith, of Opawa. Airs J. Alounsey is visiting Wellington. Airs V. Daniell is visiting Wellington. Aliss E. Alacmillan and Aliss J. Thomson have returned from Auckland. Aliss G. Fitzherbert has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Major is visiting her father, Air F. W. Feist. Greytown. Air and Airs W. Knowles, Tiritea, are visiting Ashburton.

, WANGANUI, June 26. lhe engagement is announced of Constance Alary, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs D. Priest, of Makirikiri, and Gordon Hamilton, of Poriliauhau, Wanganui. Aliss L. Adams, Seiwyn street, is visiting friends in Christchurch. Aliss Allison Bradmore, of Waverley is the guest of Airs Galpin. Alarton, for the Alarton Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Aliss Betty Davidson has returned to Wanganui, after several months spent in an fl around Feilding with friends. Airs Burnett, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs S. Swan, Selwyn street. • Ml B J- J- Reilly-, of Westmere, is visiting Wellington. Airs Gordon APCallum, of Christchurch, is visiting her mother Airs F. H. Allen, Ramahiki. Wanganui River. Airs J. Hogan is visiting Wellington. Among those present at the Choral Society’s entertainment on Wednesday evening entitled “A Tale of Old Japan” (by Alfred Noyes) were Air and Airs Emmett, Air and Airs I. E. Newton, Air and Airs A. A. Barton. Air and Airs T. Warnock, Air and Airs C. Bignell, Air and Airs C. Bowater, Air and Airs Lewis Bas> sett. Air and Airs Healey, Air and Airs E. Atkin, Air and Airs Campbell, Air and Airs R. A. Howie, Air and Airs W. "Williams, Airs Brass, Airs Grieve, Airs Lilburne. Airs Alitchell, Airs Will Hutchens, Airs S. Storey, Airs Scott, Airs F. W. Slater. Airs W. Young. Aladame I. Symes, Airs A. P. London, Airs Alewburn, A r rs Willis, Airs Spurdie, Mrs Watson, Missed Slipper, Nelson, Fraser, Currie, Fleetwood, L. Parkes, Alessrs C. P. Brown. W. Brown, Herd. Crichton, Jones (2), Allen (4). and Wiburtson. The “ Elrick ” Cabaret was a scene of festive gaiety- on Tuesday evening to celebrate the coming of age of Aliss E. Howell and Aliss E. Barnes, both of Wanganui. Over 50 guests were present, and dancing competitions and musical items passed a jolly evening. Among those present were Mr and Airs Owen, Air and Mrs J. Johnson, Air and Airs Birchfield, Air and Airs R. Reid, Airs Crowther, Atisses Ramsay, Reid (2), Angland, Holdaway, Bishop (3), Stewart (2), Sykes, Hamilton, Atholwell, Howell, Cranston, K. Vickers, and Partington, and Alessrs Barber, R. C. Carr, White, Johnson, Seabourne, Nixon, Longstaff, Bonner, Francis, Bishop, Upton, Paterson (3), Brown, Cranston, Bismark, and other friends. Miss Barnes wore a dainty gow-n of rose d’or moirette and diamante, and Miss Howell, pale, delphinium blue lace and rhinestone girdle. The flower decorations were in shades of rose and blue, and many balloons were hung in the lounge and cabaret.

POVERTY BAY, June 24. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady "Bledisloe have been visiting Gisborne, and have been entertained by pakeha and Maori. The vice-regal party left for the south on Saturday morning. Miss Bowie, of Wellington, is the guest ®f Dr and Mrs W. A. Bo.wie. Mr and Mrs F. B. Palairet gave a very enjoyable party to celebrate the coming ®f age of their son Allan. The function was held at Le Grande Lounge, where a large number of guests assembled and spent a very happy evening. June and Beryl, twin daughters of Mr and Mrs J. L. Bellerby, of Warenga-a-kuri, attained .their eleventh birthday this week, and their aunt, Mrs J. Blair, celebrated the event by a joyous party given in their honour. Games and party tea kept the young people employed. The decorative sclyme was carried out in tones of green and lemon, and the two celebrants were attired in green and. lemon respectively. The adults present were Mesdames F. Nolan, R. Gainbrill, F. Humphreys, Mossman, de Latour, Thomas, L. Field, L. Davis, and Monckton. The juveniles were J. and A. Barnard, P. and B. Mills, P. and B. Wellborne, 8.. and P. Gambrill, R. Monckton, J. and Y. Seymour, 8. Laver, 8. Field, J. Jex-Blake, M. and J. Bennett, D. Humphreys, Y. de Latour, G. Mossman, B. Davis, and P. Nolam-. Mrs H. Wellborne entertained the following guests at a bridge, tea given this week:—Mesdames J. B. and H. B. Williams. J. Barnes-Graham, G. Willoek, Maude, and F. Nolan, and Miss de Latour. Miss N. Pittar was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge afternoon on Thursday, followed by a similar entertainment in the evening. Four tables were in operation at each function, both of which were held at the home of Mrs H. Stovell, a sister of Miss Pittar. During the visit of the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe, the Gisborne Women's Club tendered a reception to the latter, and a very enjoyable evening was held. The distinguished guest, who was accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs W. W. Coleman, wore a beautiful frock of pale coral lace of very fine texture, fashioned with draped effect, and featuring a coatee. This was worn with an ermine wrap and pale coral satin shoes, and hose to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, presented on behalf of the Gardening Circle of the Club. The Mayoress was becomingly attired in grey erepe de chine. Mrs C. Seymour (president of the club) wore a charming gown of wide black lace allied to floral ninon, with a black background and patterned with Virginia Creeper in tones of orange, tangerine, and lemon. Mrs W. D. Lysnar (wife of the M.P. for Gisborne) was • gracefully atfired in black satin, heavily beaded in jet, and worn with a black satin cape lined with cerise satin. Mrs K. S. Williams (wife of the M.P. for Bay of Plenty), wore black crepe de chine, with a black velvet wrap trimmed -with ermine. Each lady wore long white kid gloves. The singing pf the National Anthem proclaimed her Excellency’s arrival, and Mrs Seymour delivered’ a brief address of welcome, to which the distinguished visitor made a gracious reply. A party of Native boys then gave a haka and sang several songs of welcome, concluding their part of the programme with a Maori war cry. Items were also given by Mrs Willcox, and Misses Kcany (2) and Mills —instrumental quartet, and vocal solos by Misses Wheeler and Hill. Each guest was formally presented to her Excellency prior to the supper interlude, and at 10 o’clock she departed, after promising to send a photograph of herself to adorn the club walls. Members of the club and representatives of various local women’s organisations were present, and the gathering numbered well over 100.

‘ HAWKE’S BAY, June 20. The Takapau Hunt Club ball was a’ great success, the energetic committee doing its best to make everyone happy. Bunting in the club’s colours (brown and lemon) decorated the hall, while round the walls many interesting hunting pic-, tures were hung. The supper room was adorned in the same colour scheme and with bronze and lemon chrysanthemums as a table decoration. There were present Mesdames a’Deane (Ashcott), a’Deane, Tollemache, Klingender, Dampney, Samson, J. Holden, Pattison, Power, Speedy, H.'White, Percy Wall (Hatuma), Rathbone, Edgecomb, Bradley, Fisher, A. Thompson, Kendall, Harley, Hobson, Nairn, and Holden, Misses S. White, Canning, Buchanan. Hobson, Monckton, Thomson, Fairhall, Walden, J. Monckton. Brewer (Hawera), Powdrell, Tod (Waipukurau), Gaisford (Danneyirke), Goblin. Hill (Fernhill), H. Moorhead, N. Roach. R. Todd, Cato, Caughley, White, Welch' (Lake Station). Speedy. Twist (Greenmeadows), J. Cato, Elliot, Roach, Callender, and others. A very jolly dance took place at the residence of the Misses Clare and Dorothy Smith, Thompson road, Napier. The object was to farewell Mr and Mrs Ford North, who _ leave very soon to make their home in Auckland. The spacious rooms and grounds were thrown, open to receive the guests. Miss Clare Smith

wore a dainty blue frock, while Miss D. Smith was in black georgette and lace and Mrs Ford North in cream net and lace. There were present Mesdames Hartshorn, Brodie, T. B. Lockyer, Herrick Tonkin, Fitzgerald, Stout, Newbigin, Amyes, and i Lane, and Misses Besant and R. Her- i bert. Mr and Mrs Waddington are leaving to make their home in Nelson. Mr Wad- ! dington has bee_n for five years manager 1 of the Bank of New South Wales at Waipukurau, and has been transferred to Nelson. Miss Brewer, of Hawera, is a visitor to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs J. Nantes, Marine parade, Napier, are at present in Auckland. Mr Nantes has been in bad health since the ’quake. Mrs Robjohn, Coote road, Napier, has returned from Christchurch. Mrs A’Court, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Robjohn, at Napier. Mr and Mrs J. Sandtmann, of Napier, have returned from a visit to Morere Hot Springs. Mrs Home-Douglas, of Napier, has left for England. Mrs Falkiner, of Sydney, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. Lowry. Mr and Mrs M'Laughlin have arrived in -Hastings, where Mr M'Laughlin is the new manager of the Bank of New Zealand. The engagement is announced of Jean elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M'Cormick, of Riverslea, Hastings, and Alexander, younger son of Mr and the late Mrs A. Speers, Longlands, Hastings. Mrs B. Bennett, of Hawera, has returned from a visit to Napier. Mrs W. Wellwood, of Wanganui, is at present staying with her daughter, Mrs George Maddison, at Hastings. The Misses Saunders, of Hawke’s Bay, are visiting Wanganui. Miss L. Hobson, of Hatuma, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned home. Mrs Hindmarsh, of Cape Runaway, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J'. T. Cato, at Greenmeadows. Hawke’s Bay. Mrs G. H. Dick, of Waipawa. is visiting friends in the Taranaki district. Mr and Mrs J. Mackintosh, of Waipawa, are visiting Taihape. Mrs D. Corbett. Nelson crescent, Napier, has gone on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs J. D. Crewe, at Pahiatua. Mrs K. Clayton, of Palmerston North, is visiting Napier. Mrs J. Brocklchurst and Miss B. Brocklehurst, of Napier, are visiting New Plymouth. Mrs H. O. Baines, of OrmondVille, who has been on a visit to Westshore, Napier, has returned home. Miss Amy Roach, who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, has returned to her home in Hastings. Mr and Mrs H. Hodgson, of Nelson, are spending a holiday at Norsewood. Miss L. Griffiths, of Wellington, is visiting Napier, and is staying with Mr and Mrs Frank Ashton, Lucy road. The engagement is announced of Betty, daughter of Mrs M'Rae, of Palmerston North, and Brian Reid, of Wellington, and formerly of Napier.

WAIKATO, June 25. The Hamilton High School Old Girls dance was held in the assembly hall on Thursday, and was very well attended. The hostesses were Mrs Eben. W’ilson and Mrs Lance Tompkins. Others present were Mesdames Griffiths, Guder, Mason. J. J. Standrin. Conradi, and J. Baxter, and Misses Tizard, Wyatt. K. Gordon, C. Chitty, A. Wilson, D. Speight, A. Bell, S. Frater, B. Manning, J. Pratt, Greville, D. Cornish, E. Pearson, Wilkes, M. Chesterman, J. Ambury. D. Sweeney. M. Tombs, I. Duff, M. Clayton-Greene. C. Cleverley, Edgecumbe, R. Sorby, M. Peake, Blythe, Langley, K. Oliver, Hall, P. Bullock. T. Monckton, E. Bullock, J. Pratt, F. Clay-ton-Greene, Macky, and M. M'Guinncss.

A bridge party was given for Miss Souter at the home of Mrs S. Lewis, Cambridge, on Thursday. Those present were Mesdames Souter,- Storey, N. Peake, Mandeno. Dawson, F. Swayne, Roberts, Horne, Porritt, I. Taylor, A. Richardson, V. Nolan, Bryce, H. Ferguson, Dallimore, Neely, Batchelor, R. Wilson. D. Lundon, Nelson, and Armstrong, and Misses Souter, S. Brann. Lewis, Neely. Couper, N. Banks, Blythe,. Gwynneth, Swayne, E. Robinson, and A. Brown.

On Wednesday evening in St. Peter’s parish hall a most enjoyable bridge party was held. The prizes were won by Mrs 11. C. Ross, Mrs J. D. Smith, Mr A. B. Whyte. Those present -were Mesdames G. R. Barnett, F. D. Pinfold, G. Reid. Reeves, A. H. Tompkins, W. Blythe, E. J. Mears. A. Joseph. J. D. Smith, J. F. Strang, F. Gruar, H. Hammond, M. W. Coventry. W. 11. Hume, P. H. Bell, A. W Ward, P. Snell, A. Seal, G. Valder. E. H. Curling, D. Hay, G. Reid, E. C. Brewis. 8. Graham, Farmer, N. H. Hooker, J. F. Ferguson. C. Henry, J. Clachan. H. Gribben, W. Gray, L. Tompkins, E. B. Heywood, T. F. Jolly, Wyvern Wilson, A. ""tubbs, A. Shaw, Montgomery, M. Staples, ’awlinson. Verral. Gibbs. D. Wood, A. W. Sims, J. M'Nicol, O; R. Farter, H. T; Gillies, G. Bindon, C. L. Mac Diarmid, A.

E. Savage, G. Smith. F. Vickery, H. C. Ross, W. Peterson, A. W. Green, Dumford, F. Gruar, A. E. Sandford, A. F. Meldrum, A. P. Speedy, E. Walders, Willoughby, and P. Newland, and Misses K. Cowie. K, Wilson, Stevens. P. M'William, Leys, E. Horne, B. Vickery, A. Bourke, A. Hobson, Frater, Provis, Gunn, A. Coventry. E. Hammond, Wyatt, C. Chitty, K. Mears, Tizard, E. White, T. M’Kinnon, Warren, A. Wallis. E. Griffith, Edwards, Clayton-Greene, Young, and K. Oliver.

A jolly dance was held in the Kingston school of dancing on Saturday night Those present were Mesdames H. Varney, K. Prime, and G. Brown, and Misses A. Lander, P. Penney, G. Thompson. IS. NeilWilson, C. Chitty. P. Davis, J. King. M. Sen, T. Arnsford, V. Johnston, A. Bell, B Michell, P. Clapham. I.- Duff, T. Dodd. N. Hamilton, R. M'Naughton, and D. Mollison. „

AUCKLAND, June 25. Some wonderfully well carried out ideas ■ for fancy costumes were to be seen at the I arts ball, which was held in the Peter 1 Pan Cabaret last Friday evening; and : many- old family treasures were brought out for use for the occasion. This was particularly evidrnt with the set of Henry VIII and his Court, which was awarded the prize for the historical "roup, the dresses being really beautiful. Mrs E. B. Gunson represented the illfated Anne Boleyn. The Circus Set, arranged-by Mr David Nathan and Mrs' D. Hansen, supplied an element of comedy, and was given for the best open group. In this se‘, Mrs Hansen represented a black hen, Miss E. Jame a rooster, Miss Anita Sutherland and Miss Marjorie M'Laughlin were two yellow chickens, and Mr F. Ansell the poultry keeper. In the grand march the circus set were to be seen riding on a wagon, Miss Marjorie Vaile and Miss Jocelyn Bloomfield representing the two ponies. Another charming set was nat -arranged by Miss Mary Milsom, of jazz jockeys, in which the girls were in yellow skirts ornamented with Mack horses and black sleeveless bodices trimmed with yellow buttons, and top hats, their partners matching them with black and yellow spotted trousers, yellow jockey shirts banded with black, black jockey caps and black riding boots. The grand inarch took place about half-past 9, and under the shaded lights the scene was a most spectacular one. The officers of the society present were Dr E. B. Gunson, the president, who represented the Comte Sforza; Mr W. J. A. Thomson, a picturesque pirate; Mr E. S. Kohn, a Chinese; W. Laird Thomson (secretary for the. ball) a Spaniard; and Mr H. Burton a French pierrot. Among others present were the Mayor of Auckland, Mr G. W. Hutchison, _and Mrs Hutt-hison, the latter wearing a frock of floral chiffon' in autumn shades; Commander and Mrs J. D. Prentice, Early American settlers; Miss Pera Lewis (Wanganui), floral taffeta; Miss Joan Ewen, pink floral watered silk; Miss Constance Mar:in, a lady of 1850; Mr Crabtree and Mr S. Overton, heavenly twins; Mr and Mrs Wills M'Laughlin, washing day; Mrs G. Minhinnick, a Spanish lady, and Miss Edith Sutherland, who was awarded the prize for the cleverest represen'ation, a 'knight of the arts ball. The judges were Mr W. J. Crowther. Professor Worley, and Mrs JS. Brigham. Lady Norah Jellicoc, whb spent a fewdays last week as the guest of LadyParr, of Remuera, has returned to Wellington. Mrs Edric Alexander, who has. been spending a few weeks in Wellington with her sister, Mrs Ivan Cantrell, has returned tq Auckland. Mr and Mrs J. Craig and Mr and Mrs P. A. Wilson, of Dunedin, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mrs and Miss Blundell, of New Plymouth, are among other guests at present staying at Arundel, Waterloo Quadrant.