Papers Past | Newspapers | Otago Witness | 28 June 1932 (2025)

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN. June 27. Professor and Mrs James Park have returned to Dunedin.

Miss Hazel Bell, of Hawke's Bay, has returned home.

Mrs William Taylor is paying a visit to Auckland.

Mr Justice and Mrs Kennedy are at present in Christchurch.

Miss Molly Day, of Wellington, is visiting Dunedin.

Mrs J. A. Sim has returned from Christchurch.

Mrs Maurice Mayers has returned from Wellington.

Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald left for Wellington on Saturday.

Lady Sidey left for Wellington on Thursday.

Mrs G. P. Sise and Mrs I- Evans are visiting Auckland.

Mr and Mrs John Macpherson, Moana crescent, have left Dunedin to spend some time in the north.

Mr and Mrs Pembcrthy, who have lived in Dunedin for some years, left on Wednesday to return to England.

Mrs John Duncan, of Christchurch, is staying with Mrs Alec Duncan, Heriot, row.

Miss Tris Montgomery, of Little River, is staying with her grandparents. Sir James and Lady Allen, ' Arawa, Clyde street.

On Friday a luncheon party took place at the Otago Women’s Club in honour ot the Dean of Dunedin and Mrs Cruicknhanks. Also present were Mr and Mrs F M Oldham, Mr and Mrs IL S. Fenwick. Mrs J. W. Black, and Mrs Abraham.

On Tuesday evening members of the University Chib combined with members of the Plav Reading Circle of the Otago Women’s Club, where a very interesting account of “ Supply and Demand was given. Mrs Robert Gilkison. v.ho was in the chair, welcomed the visitors. Those takino- part were Mesdames A. t. Stephens and J. G. Young. Misses BettyDrake and Buchan, and Messrs J- CStephens. A. C. Stephens, Stuart 1 hornson, H. Hunter, and Dall.

On Thnrsdav afternoon the Dunedin League of Mothers met in the Assembly Hall, Y.M.C.A.. Mrs W. A. Ross presiding. The meeting opened with the league hymn and prayer, the aims and objects of the league, and the Lords Prayer. The speaker for the meeting was Miss Grace M’lntosh. whose address was entitled “The Things That Belong to Our Peace.” Mrs John Reid, on behalf of members, thanked Miss M'lntosh for her inspiring address. Some very enjoyable violin solos were played by Miss Sinclair, Mrs August de Beer accompanying her on the piano. A dainty afternoon tea was served, bringing the meeting to a close.

The Ex-High School Girls’ Club met on Monday evening at the Otago Women's Club, when a very pleasant time was spent. Mr Crossley-Clitheroe, who was responsible for the entertainment of members, spoke on “ Mood in Music.” He stressed the point that the technical side of music was looked for more than the emotional side in the present day, after which he led up to the fact that the right kind of music affects the right kind of emotions. The illustrations given were a Bach chorale and two slow movements from Handel’s violin sonatas played by’ Miss Eva Judd, accompanied by Mr Clitheroe, who also sang “ To the Forest,’’ accompanied by Mr Soilness. An interesting letter was read from Miss Flora Allen, who was in London and had visited the " Home Exhibition,” where she found the “ Literary Gardens,” which were most fascinating, copied exactly from descriptions in eminent author’s books. Miss Lucy Morton was in the chair. Mention was made of the death of Mrs Fitzherbert (nee Flora Muir), first dux of the Girls’ High School. The girls stood in silence in respect to her memory.

On Wednesday a luncheon was given by the Literary Circle at the Otago Women's Club in honour of Dr Marshall Macdonald, who was introduced by the president. Lady Ferguson. Lady Ferguson expressed many regrets on behalf of the club that Dr Macdonald was leaving Dunedin. Mrs Galway (chairwoman of the Literary Circle) endorsed Lady Ferguson’s remarks, also adding how much indebted the circle was to the aid Dr Macdonald had frequently given them m

literary- matters, and wished him success in his future work. Dr Macdonald in replying paid a great tribute to both the Otago Women's Club and also the Literary Circle, describing the former as the best inn club in the city- and the latter as being especially- praiseworthy in its idea's of keeping the club members in touch with the best literature. He mentioned the visit of Rudyard Kipling and Robert Louis Stevenson to our city when he was a boy, and gave accounts of meetin- many literary men during the war. tins bringing a delightful party- to a close. Also present were Mesdames R. Gilkison, R. Ewing, Aslin, Hervey, Battersby, Wakefield Holmes, Porteous, Nimmo. Cowie. Carr. Fergus. W. J. 'Williams. Rodgerson, Melville, Janies Begg. Tyson, and Laurenson, and Misses Ross, Jackson, Rule. M’Dougall. Aslin. Crowe. Farnie. Ritchie, Gilkison, Service, and Nicolson.

The precedent of brilliance, colour, and gaiety set by the Charity Ball at its inception in 1930 was splendidly followed ii: the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when the third event of its kind was staged in the most successful and effective fashion. The Charity Ball has now become a recognised fixture in the social calendar of the city, and the support that was accorded its highly meritorious objects last evening demonstrates in the most eloquent manner the approval of the Dunedin public of such projects as this. The large hall was fillo,J to overflowing, and throughout the entire evening scenes of gaiety and unalloyed pleasure captivated and delighted the well-packed galleries of spectators. No doubt the worthy character of th-‘ purpose for which this popular event is annually staged has a great deal to do with its invariable success, but it must be admitted that the perfection of arrangement and preparation also contribute in the most effective degree to the success of the occasion. The CharityBall is certainly deserving of the unqualified support which is annuallyaccorded’ it by a philanthropically disposed public. Last night’s arrange- ! ments left nothing to be desired. Th-> ! hall decorations were in perfect taste, th” : prevailing colour scheme being the neutral ' tones of green, which are characteristic of the winter colouring of a country in which countless evergreens preserve the freshness of spring even at the death of the year. But whatever sobriety of tone was supplied by such bedeckings was tastefully and strikingly offset by the multi-coloured hues of the fashionable gowns of a thousand women, who made the fullest possible use of the freedom which an indulgent fashion allows them at the present time. It was an entirely satisfying and pleasing occasion in which all ages and classes joined in a common and notably worthy- intent —the assistance of charities which have become doubly important as a result of the straitened financial circumstances of the community. None who took part in the Charity- Ball could honestly dissent from the view that it was superbly conducted and faultlessly managed, and in this respect the public, as represented by dancers and spectators, is indebted to the energetic diligence of the Ladies’ Committee and the general executive of the ball, both of which bodies have expended both time and money in the arrangement of a programme the excellence of which is not surpassed by any event in the normal social calendar. A score of perfectly attired debutantes, exhibiting all the grace and modesty of an occasion which signalised their admission to the social l : fe of the city, presented themselves before the Bishop of Dunedin, Dr Whyte, who had associated with him on the platform the administrator, Father Collins; the president, Mr A. G. Neill, the chaperones. Mrs Van Paine and Dr Dorothy M’Keefry, and the official party comprising Messrs J. B. Callan, F. Woods. Al. F. O’Sullivan, H. K. Poppelwell, J H. A. M’Keefry, ami Dr C. M. Green slade. The Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, where the supper was set, was artistically decorated in tones of rose pink and red. The stage, where lounges and chairs had been arranged, was effectively offset with toning cushions, tall brass candlesticks topped by pink candles, and baskets containing large red poppies. The [ long official table, which had been decor-

ated by Mrs W. Jones, was dotted at intervals with gold wicker baskets containing small red poppies and maidenhair fern, and gold candlesticks. A thousand gas-filled balloons bobbed merrily above the heads of the diners, and a “party” air was imparted by the colourful sweet d'shes that were spaced along the tables. The supper and buffet arrangements were perfect, and in this respect due credit must be given to the indefatigable efforts of a Ladies’ Committee, the members of which spared themselves nothin r in their endeavours to provide facilities in keeping with the event. After the presentation of debutantes, Dr Whyte addressed the gathering, commending the objects of the ball to the public and expressing the highest appreciation of the philanthropic spirit of the public of Dunedin as demonstrated by the whole-hearted and unstinted support that was always afforded any project that bore the imprimatur of charitable endeavour. It was a great joy to workers in charitable service to know that in everything they did they bad the approval and

practical support of the public, and h? could assure all those who had contributed to the proceeds of that evening that the St. Vincent de Paul Society would (juicily, effectively, and with all economy dis- : tribute the funds that would be forthcoming. The success of the venture had been proven by the experience of the past two years, and it was with the utmost, thankfulness that, the workers of the society anticipated every year the outcome <>f the highly laudable effort that was comprised in the Charity Ball. Al though the majority of the young people present would enjoy to the last degree the gaiety of the ball and the poetry of the dance, be was convinced that the greater proportion of them would not be present had it not been for the worthy and meritorious character of the occasion. The speaker referred in glowing term, to the painstaking and sustained efforts of both the ladies amt the genera! executives and assured those present that the order, taste, and effectiveness of the arrangements provided for the conduct of the ball were entirely due to unselfish and di stint erested persons who had given time, energy, and ability to the provision of suitable and correct entertain-

uient. Following the initial dance accorded debutantes and their partners, Death’s Orpheans struck up the music for the first official number, and the floor was quickly fi led with a throng of dancers which'did not leave until the final number was played in the early hours of_ the morning. The debutantes were Miss Nance M’Cormack. her gown the period feeling of white point d’Esprit iace with a bouffant skirt of fine tulle, posed over ivory georgette; Miss Irene Michell, ivory satin intricately cut with diagonal lines fallng in graceful folds, finished with a soft bow at the back: Miss T. Tohiil. silverine satin flared fromthe hips and relieved by a soft bow at tlie back; Miss Margaret Hogan, flared white lace frock, milk blue velvet coatee and shoes to tone; Miss Madge Gal lien, off wh'te taffeta gown with a plain front and daintv frills, in graduating tiers forming a new bustle effect at the back and effectively finished with hand-marie flowers, coatee of white velvet trimmed with white fox; Miss Sophie Manson, ivory silk embroidered taffeta, the bodice of which was tight-fitting and the anklelength skirt flared; Miss Moira Whelan, prettily tucked ivory georgette over a satin flared skirt; Miss Molly O’Sullivan, white crepe satin gown designed with puffed sleeves, and flared from the hips to ankle-length; Miss Kathleen Mowat, graceful frock of ivory satin fashioned with an instep length flared skirt, bronze necklet; Miss Kathleen Hungerford, ivory satin gown designed with a long, closefitting bodice flounced from the knees with a bustle effect; Miss Molly Hungerford, white georgette gracefully flounced from waist to instep; Miss Molly Baker, smart ivory satin frock designed with a cowl neck and fully flared skirt of instep length; Miss Edna Wood, a dainty frock of white satin fashioned with a fulllength godet inset skirt, the bodice being simply cut, and tastefully trimmed with cascades falling from the shoulder and finished with chic diamante ornaments; Miss Viva Finlayson, white satin heaute gown, the bodice tight-fitting and the skirt flared from the hips, short coatee of sea green, finished with white fox; Miss

Eileen Jephson, ankle-length frock of white satin and flared from waist, a coatee of white satin, white fox furtrimmed; Miss Margaret ''rawford, a gown of parchment tinted satin beaute, with fitting bo lice and flared skirt; Miss Veronica Gantley. ivory satin beaute designed on straight lines and of instep length: Miss Beta Galey, long gown ol white satin, with coatee*- to match, arid designed with an Early Victorian collar trimmed with white ermine; Miss Julie Tavendal*. white satin designed with a vandyked skirt which flared to the ankles; M : ss Sheila Mooney, early nineteenth century gown of ivory channelise; Miss Moira Leonard. ivory taffeta gown flared from the hips and finished ill back with bow and streamers. The hostesses were: Mrs Van Paine, who wore a gown of cinnamon brown georgette and lace, and carried a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums. French marigolds and maidenhair fern; and Mr J. M’Keefry who was attired in a gown of periwinkle blue satin and carried a bouquet of yellow jonquil-; and chrysanthemums. The chaperones were: Mrs Kenneth Ross, black and white satin, handsomely trimmed with diamante; Mrs Jack Richardson,

sheaflike gown and satin by chanel in a soft rosewood shade. The fitting line at the back was broken by one of the new modified bustles; a stitched belt finished with a square brilliant buckle marked the waistline. Over this was worn a satin bolero trimmed with white fox, an-l a distinctive wrap of black velvet bordered with sable squirrel was also worn; Mrs A. Quelch, smart gown of black lace; Mrs R Marshall, black georgette with coatee of floral lame; Mrs G. Al. Bake’ (chairwoman of Ladies’ Supper Committee), black faconne georgette with coatee of black georgette relieved emerald green. -Among those present were the Mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black), black and white satin, white fur wrap; Mesdames J. B. Callan, black panne velvet, c-oatce to match; E. R. Harty, black satin; Charles Greenslade, black net frock with floral applique, floral coatee; F. E. Woods, black satin, scarlet monkey coat; AL F. O'Sullivan, salmon corded silk, azure blue cape and shoes to match; F. Baker, black taffeta Georgian period gown, black ring velvet coatee trimmed with white fur; J. S. Mooney, floral chiffon frock in tones of jade and violet, violet coatee; AV. J. Coughlan, black satin frock; F. Sims, blue satin; Leslie Woods, floral taffeta, white velvet coatee; T. Fergus, claret lace; Duncan, black lace; D. B. M’Kenzie, black satin; W. Rodgerson, floral satin lame coatee; Aitken. black panne velvet moulded on tight-fitting lines and falling in soft flares from the knees, little pun sleeves, and high waistline suggesting Early Victorian period, and white coatee; L. F. M’Cormack, a patou gown of the new African brown, which Paton calls cabourg, over which she wore a jacquette of lapin; Pitt, apple green ring velvet trimmed with silver; J. Dickson, pink satin; J. Thompson, apple green satin, coatee trimmed with white fur; A. Frost, ivory georgette and silver lace; W. Crawford, black satin and georgette; W. J. Munro, tomato satin, and black velvet coatee trimmed with white fox; F. Carter black georgette; W. R. Sellar, green lacc. and matching coatee: W. Beveridge, cherry lace, and white fur; Hobson, black satin, and green velvet coatee; V. Woods, black

satin beaute, relieved with wh te satin A. Fulton, black georgette and lace

M’Crossan, lime chenille; Cameron, cherry satin; Robinson, black ring velvet; Walker, flame satin: Bo'.well, gold brocade; A. L. Brown, nile green satin; C. Blackf«ird, geranium satin; G. Rantou, black georgette; AV. Walsh, burgundy satin: W. J. Coughlan, black sat n, velvet coatee; J. O'Brien, poppy red georgette, and velvet coatee; Henry Wilson, midnight b.ue lace, and coral pink coatee; S. Carter, apricot georgette, and green coatee; W. Cole, black velvet; -I. C. Collins, black silk; J. Holloway (Invercargill), cerise georgette, and coatee to match: S. Flood, chiffon velvet: W. T. Heneghan, black lace, and tinsel bridge coatee; AL Roche, blue lace and georgette, black and gold coatee; W. F. Alexander, black lace edged w th scarlet: G. Banford, sax georgette and lace: C. Hart, nile green ; lace and satin; T. Williams, shell pink | georgette frilled to instep-length; J. Nicol, : black lace and georgette; G. Barton, black •satin; G. Bowron. black lace, red velvet ■coatee; W. J. M’Allan. black Nottingham lace and white georgette; D. Carty, olive green georgette; G. E. Warnock, cycla- ■ men and green gown; L. R. Simpson, [Persian red satin; J. Lenihan, beige rose Isatin: 11. Gallien, black chenille relieved ' with gold lame; B. Gallion, pale jade georgette, coatee of oriental silk finished I with multi-coloured fringe; A. Frost, ivory : georgette model gown appliqued in apple : green and silver; T. T. Grant, white satin 1 and Spanish lace, and blue wrap: T. M. I Mooney, lettuce green satin; Michell, I black satin and lace: J. Ross, mauve satin, (and coatee to match; and B. M’Lauchlin, ' floral georgette; and Misses M. M’C’ori mack, sea green georgette embossed with ’ velvet flowers: M. Wilkins, shell pink ; Chantilly lace; E. Downey, white satin; ■ K. Kavanagh, white satin and net; M. .Tyler, rose satin, black and rose coat; ' M. Hingerford, lotus blue lace over satin, ' black coatee and mittens; I>. Jones, pink georgette trimmed with white fur: R. ’ Simpson, buttercup frilled net; A. LeonI ard (Waimate), sapphire blue chitton j velvet; K. Fitzmaur ce (Waimate), green 1 and gold printed chiffon, M. Holmes, black 'lace; V. Vallis, electric blue satin; K. i Sligo, nile green satin; R. Vallis. white [satin trimmed with red cowl; I’. Browne, I black georgette; M. Miller, black georgette; R. M’Tigue, black satin, and flame i velvet coatee; G. M’Tigue, cream panne | velvet and cream georgette coatee; Hilda Scurr, black ring velvet, and white foxj trimmed coatee: Al. Finlayson, black lace | and taffeta, shell pink velvet coatee, I trimmed with black fur; E. Ansell, ivory I satin ami white lace; K. Kennedy, leinoii isatin; P. Brown, pink taffeta and gold lace, cape to tone: S. G. Smith, huntsman green satin, and shoes to tone; K. Wheelan, royal blue satin trimmed with white fox: Kathleen Greenslade, rambler red lace: M. O’Reilly, rose red satin, having scarf effect: Edna Thompson, green ! lace, and a black coatee; A. Lynch, azure celanese satin, and coatee to match: M. Tyler, rose satin, rose and black coatee; J. Holloway, moire silk, and coat to match; N. Wills, gold satin; A. Holloway, cream velvet; N. Laverty, flame satin: Holloway, green and gold lame; K. Curran (Milton), powder blue silk; L. Falconer (Makarewa). black satin, and wrap of gold lame; Margaret Paterson, i ivory chenille velvet, scarlet ring velvet ‘ wrap; M’Kenzie, wine satin; Al’lntyre, ’ cherry satin trimmed with white fur; 1 Moran, wine georgette; T. Hutton, bil--1 liard green satin frock edged with white > fur; Alarshall, green taffeta; R. Quek-h, 1 russet satin; A”. Quelch, leaf brown lace over orange satin; I. Sweeney, iris blue : georgette; W. Otto, sea green taffeta, 1 coatee to match; C. Idour, flame satin, 1 lace; B. Hamer, black velvet, N. Woods (Hampden), black corded taffeta; R. Ward (Hokitika), ruby chenille velvet; 5 E. Dillon, eau de nil green satin, and • coatee to match; C. Idour, fame satin, 9 black panne velvet coatee; N. Kennedy, ? old gold satin; A. Steel, sea green moire; C. M’Kenzie, russet satin, and floral lame • coat; AL Thompson, floral taffeta; E. Alarshall, jade green taffeta and lace of 1 Jacobean period; Al. Al’lntyre (Arrowtown), cherry satin trimined with white ’< fur, and bridge coat to match; B. Blacks lock, ivory satin, and black velvet cape; i B. Cornish, cyclamen crepe amour; E. t Harrison, white satin and gold, furI. trimmed jacket; I. Hogg, wine nio ; re silk; f W. Johnston, capieine satin; P. Hardie, green satin; O. Young, tangerine satin; c Roughan. green and gold net; C. Carty, e cardinal taffeta silk; AL Duncan, brown ; velvet; T. Knewstubb, black taffeta; E. k Robertson, ivory satin, black bridge coat; e K. Burke, black georgette; T. Doocey, t green georgette; N. Snow, floral silk g taffeta. K. Treac-y, wine silk lace; Al. f O’Sullivan, shell pink corded silk, blue g velvet capette; W. Donovan, red geor- ; gette, panne velvet coatee; A. Randle, v black velvet and georgette; Al. Trewern, ;, black velvet, red coatee; I. Stevenson, ; black lace, green coatee; A. Carty, apricot fl georgette; A. Steele, seafoam taffeta; E. 1. Reddington, black georgette and lace; D. e Roche, black lace frock, short-sleeved y black velvet coatee trimmed on cuffs with. 1, white fur; P. Coombes, black silk velvet, ), wine velvet coatee; L. Currie, black and ■e white satin, and black satin coatee; Al. k Seabrook (Christchurch), turquoise blue d satin, C. Hart, flame georgette triinmed y with fur; Miss F. Woods, iris blue satin; i, brocade coat; E. Alusson, pink georgette k I suede; C. Stott, pink tulle over georgette;

B. Haynes, red satin, black velvet; A. Price, pink satin, cape trimmed with squirrel; K. Clarke, black panne velvet: S. 'I hoinas, red lace; D. Mackay, green panne velvet; W. Byrie, sky blue lace; S. Newton, cherry red satin; AL Anderson. black velvet: E. Burns, cerise satin; V. Thomson, dawn needlerun lace and taffeta; AL Francis, gold lame, and cherry cape; AL Francis, coral satin and ivory chenille georgette cape: A. Finnerty, scarlet georgette and radium lace; T. Harridge, lemon floral taffeta: E. Harridge, red silk; J. Rackley, wlrte lacc; B. Al’Lnuchl n. floral georgette: R. Cropp. turquoise blue georgette; E. Bccli, orange georgette; J. Eberhart, white panne velvet; K. Howard, rose pink satin; V. Henton. pink panne velvet and georgette; E. Sy a more, wine crepe de chine: L. Beard, ivory lace, and scarlet ring velvet bolero; G. Minehan. black satin, and lemon coatee; P. Anderson, white georgette, ivory embossed georuette: Al. Ford, powder blue georgette; N. Beveridge, red lace; AL Keenan, green taffeta and lace, coatee to match: M. Miller, black lace frock; H. Watson, flame satin, coatee to match; S. Duncan, shrimp pink lace frock: P. Brown, salmon pink taffeta; C. Smith, red lace: AL Christie, white net: I. Hinchcliff. black ami she 1 pnk tulle: and Al’Cormaek. Irish green floral toila de soie.

INVERCARGILL, June 25. Miss Jill Armour, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Hunter, Hallenstein street. Queenstown. Mrs K. D. Andrews-Baxter, the Vicarage. Filleu] street, returned from Dunedin on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Denis Chapman, “The Ranche,” AA'est Eyreton. Canterbury, are the guests of Mrs Chapman’s sister. Mrs Angus Macdonald, at “The Plains’’ Station. Miss Sheila Stewart returned from Dunedin on Tuesday. Miss Molly M’Gregor, who was also the guest of Miss Dorothy Clark, at St. Clair, has returned home. Mi's Fred. Chambers, of Waiivera Hon-'. Rotorua, arrived in Invercargill on Tuesday evening on a visit to Mrs J. Ch iI we 11. Ull der wood. Miss Nony Story came in from Venlaw on Wednesday. and was in town over the week-end as the guest of Mrs L. F. Watson. Forth street. The Play Reading Circle of the Southland Women’s (bib postponed its fortnightly mooting last week to enable members to attend the Workshop Theatre. Their next evening will be on July 5, when two prose readings, and a one-act play, “ Birds of a Feather.” will bo read. Members are already look'ng forward to a visit from the Gore Play Reading Circle on July 19. Mrs F. 11. Wilson, of the Sudan, was the guest of honour at a morning tea party on Friday, given by Alesdames 11. R. Gibson and J. D. Gilmour. A vision of spring greeted the guests as they entered the reception room at the Southland Women’s Club, where little yellow jonquils appeared in such profusion that they shed a glow over the whole room. Two great bowls of bronze-red chrysanthemums proclaimed them premature in their message; but they made the room a place of great beauty nevertheless, and additional small tables, cushions, and brassware added to its charm. After tea. Alias Gilmore introduced the guest of honour in a short speech. The latter then gave a halfhour’s address on native pustoms, which she illustrated with a number of very interesting souvenirs. Airs Gibson thanked her at the conclusion. Amongst those present were Alesdames G. J. Yule. AA r . A. Ott. F. Al. Corkill. G. Chewings. Edwards. J. T. Pr.ain, C. Bradfield. Simson, A. Al. Alacdonald. T. M. Macdonald. E. K. Smythies. L. Smyth, Stephenson, C. J. Tocher. J. N. Armour, B. B. Jones, Georgeson. E. C. Alarshall, J. Al’Curdy, C. E. Just, AV. S. Todd, D. H. Thomson, A. L. Adamson. J. Dobbie. Dalrymple (Oporoi. M'Willinm. J. B. Wilson and J. R. Hamilton (Winton), T. Bath. Ross, Eadie. Sutherland (Mataura), T. F. Gilkison, J. A. Cushen (Winton), and Sister Janet, and Misses Howells. Kinnear. Hamilton. L. Henderson. M'Naughton (Riverton), Selby. C. H. Gilmore. Pavitt. and others. The weather certainly did nothing to encourage those members of the Alusic Circle of the Southland Women's Club who proposed to visit the Gore Club last Tuesday for the purpose of presenting a programme of music to their hostesses. Despite midwinter’s day. however, and its accompanying sleet and cold, three car loads of visitors were most hospitably received by the Alusic Circle of the Gore Women’s Club, ami warmed by hot refreshments before their performance. Airs J. A. Edwards, chairwoman of the Gore Circle, welcomed them, and in the absence through ilj-health of Airs Stanley Brown, Airs J. D. Gilmore acted as chairwoman for the evening, and responded to Airs Edwards’s short speech of welcome. The following items were given during the evening:— Pianoforte duet, “ Semiramade ” (Rossini), Al sses May O'Byrne and Linda Cooper: songs. “I Heard you Singing” (Coates) and “ Summer Rain ” (Willeby). Miss Irene Brown; pianoforte solo, Valse Caprice (Sehubert-Liszt). Airs L. B. Rowe; songs, “My Heart is Weary ” (Goring Thomas), “Still as the Night” (Carol Bohm). “Silver Ring” (Chaminade), and “Absent” (Metcalf), Aliss M. Jopp: Shakespearian part songs. “Ye Spotted Snakes,” “In Garden.” “It AVas a Lover and His Lass,” and “Where the Bee Sucks.” Alesdames B. W. Hewat, H. R. Kingsland, J. Johnston, and A. Derbie; the A. A. Alilne songs. “In the Fashion,” “ A 7 espers.” “ Lines and Squares,” and “ Missing,” Airs H. R. Kingsland; songs, “ Husheen ” (Needham) ami “Three Fishers Went Sailing” (Hullah). Airs J. D. Gilmore; pianoforte eolo, “Naiads” (Sarjcon), Aliss Alay

I ('Byrne; song, “June” (Roger Quilter), Mrs B. W. Hewat; pianoforte duet. Valse Arabesque (Alellaine). Airs A. E. 11. Bath and Miss Al'Kay. Airs A. E. 11. Bath acted as accompanist throughout. Mrs Edwards thanked the visitors on behalf of the Gore Circle for a most enjoyable ■veiling's entertainment, and after supper the performers returned south. OAMARU, June 25. Aliss Trolove, who has been spending a few weeks with her sister. Mrs Tomlin>on. returns to the AA’est Coast next week. On Tlmr.-day night a very enjoyable - urprise party was taken out to Mrs Stevenson, Weston. on the occasion of her daughter's twenty-first birthday. Airs G- dge is'spending a few days with Mrs Arthur Nichols, Alaheno. Alt's Gerald Sanders, who has been spending a few days in Oamaru, has returned to Roxburgh. Aliss Marjory Armstrong, -who has been in Dun-din for a few months, returns next week. Airs Roxby is at present spending a few weeks with her daughter, Airs Thorpe Preston. “ Longhands.” Airs Haines, of Christchurch, who has be n spending a few days in Oamaru, has returned. AVAIAIATE, June 25. Aliss Bromley Cocks, Provincial Commissioner. of Canterbury, for Girl Guides, was the guest of Airs Hamish Al'Lean, Point Bush road, during her stay in Waimate. Airs C. G. Holmes, High street, has returned home from a visit to Timaru. Aliss AL Olliver, of Christchurch, has returned home from a visit to Airs Beckett, Shearman street. Airs T. Dyer, Shearman strict, has returned home from a holiday visit to relations in the North Island. Aliss Field. Shearman street, has returned home from a visit to Christchurch. Airs C. Coventry, Opie street, gave a very enjoyable bridge party at her home during the week, llie prizes were won by Airs A. Sawell and Airs R. Watters. -Among those present were Alesdames V, Bunton, D. Chisholm. J. Al’Bride. T. AA’ylie. A. S-otr. A. Sawell, R. AA’atters. R. Carlton. D. Alaedonakl, and J. Templet. and Alisse.s Wilson and Godfrey. TIAIARU, June 24. Alias Bromley Cocks, of Christchurch, uho i< the guest of Airs B. E. H. Tripp. Orielton. will leave for Christchurch ear.y next week. Airs turner. of England, is spending a tew days v.i'h Airs Guyon Alacdonald, Oruri. Mrs Georg- Shirtelifie, of Wellington, aho has been staying with her mother, Mrs AA . Priest, Bank street, has returned iiome. , Airs J. 0. 11. Tripp, of Kurow, who mis been staying with her mother, Airs K. L. Orbell, "The Croft,” will leave on Minday tor the south. Aliss Peggy Chapman. Salisbury, who has been the guest of Airs George Helmoro, of C hristviiureb, has returned home. Airs Sholto Douglas, of England, who is tlm guest of Mrs AV. 11. AA’alton. Park lane, left to-day for Geraldine, Alt's Harold Elworthy. Craigmore, has home after a visit to Dunedin. Airs A . F. Boyle, AA’ai-iti road, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Aliss Jes<ie Elliott, of AA’cllington, is tee guest of Airs F. J. Rolleston. Le Crons terrace.

Aliss Alargaret Goodwin is the guest of her sister. Mrs Bolderson Orton. Aliss Alary Barker, of AA’ineliester, is spending a few days in Christchurch. Aliss Hope Belfield, of .England, is spending a few days with Airs Guvon Alacdonald. of Orari. Airs Kenneth Alurehison, of Lake Colridge. has returned home after a visit to 1 imam. Airs N. A. Rattray, “ Ngahere." AVaimato, has returned from a visit to Airs C. AA 7 . Rattray, of Dunedin. Airs F. Burns, of “ The Bungalow.’’ has returned from a short visit to Christchurch. Aliss Esther Cameron and Aliss Daphne Al'Leod. of AVairarapn. are the guests of Airs AA’illiam Raymond. Nile street. Aliss Susie Torlesse, of New Plymouth, is spending a few days in Timarti. Airs AA 7 . D. Napier, “Te Kiteroa," is the _ guest of her daughter, Airs Alan Speight, of Lumsden. Airs A. S. Elworthy. Holme Station, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Aliss Mary Alackenzie. “ Otnmarama.” has returned from a visit to Arthur's Pass. Airs J. C. Templer. of AVaimatc. has been staying with her sister, Airs F. L. Barker, Selwyn street. Airs AA 7 . N. Bond and Miss Alary Bond, of T)unrobin. Southland, nre the guests of Mrs A. S. Elworthy. Holme Station. Air and Airs Charles Teschemaker, of ATarlhorough, are the guests of Air and Mrs John Barker, Four Peaks. Airs P. R. AVoodhouse, of Bluecliffs, has returned home after a visit to her mother. Airs R. H. Rhodes, “ Carne,” Sealy street.

The members of the Orpheus Society gave their first concert of the season in the Scottish Hall recently under the conductorship of Air A. AV. Vine. The concert was in aid of the Central Relief Society. Airs P. A. Elworthy who played several violin solos wore a trained frock of black satin, with small front of beige georgette. ' Aliss Constance Flamank, the

only lady vocalist, was in a floral georgette frock in tones of powder hue. As befits a winter meeting coats and skirts and fur and tweed coats in many varieties were worn by the womenfolk present on Saturday afternoon at the South Canterbury Jockey Club races. Although cold, the weather was fine, and a good day’s racing was enjoyed by the many racegoers. Those pres'nt included Alesdames C. L. Orbell, AA 7 . 11. Orbell, J. E. I*. Cameron, 11. Elworthy, C. 11. Grc son. Al. C. Harper, E. G. Kerr. P. A. Elworthy. 11. Hay, 11. E. D. AVillcox, AA 7 . D. Campbell, A. Jones, AA’alter Ravmond, J. S. Turnbull, J. AA’. Adams, C.'E. Thomas, F. L. Barker, G. AV. Morrison, G. Kingston, C. Clark, 11. Sinclair-Thmn-on. P. A. Boyle. ’J’. AA’. Satterthwaitc, H. Sr-ott, 11. AA’illianis, J. Sim i (Dunedin), R. F. Hili, AValter, R. A. Rickman. C. S. Eraser. L. Eaton, 1). G. Taylor, IL Hamilton (Malay States), G. Reid, Piddington E. Thompson C. 11. Gorton. Jones, A. J. Allport, Irvine, Turikt (England), Teschemaker (Blenheim),! and J. Barker (Four Peaks), AEsses Patricia Ritehie, Alary Rolleston. Doris Hart. Jessie Alackenzie, Joyce Jones, Edna I Graham. Betty Harper. Knight, Doris j Jones, Anne Elworthy, Alary and Nancy I Bond, Nancy Paterson, Ethel Adams. | Diana Orholi. Cecil. Elizabeth and Josephine Elworthy. M'Cauley. Sylvia Orbell, i Dendcrah Rhodes. Mary Bridges. Greta i ('."moron. Nan Cossins. Hall, Stevens, Eleanor Eaton, and Loo Cartwright. a mo-t enjoyable luncheon par y was hold at the Stafford to enable the Im iness girls of Timaru to meet Aliss Jean Stevenson, national general secretary of tlm Y.A\ 7 .C A., who is on a short visit to Timaru. Airs T. E. Holdgate, president of the A’.AA’.C.A.. introduced Aliss Staven-on. who gave a most inspiring address on women's part in the world. She impress d upon those present that the ymmg business women of to-day had a lot in their power, and should get together and give serious thought to the different movement going on around them. She had been recently meeting groups in different countries, and was greatly taken with the way business women had joined up and were making themselves felt in the world. The speaker went on to say that as a rule women were too apathetic ami inclined to think only of their own small affairs, md she advised those present to study, think, and develop themselves so as to be able to take their part in the affairs of the day. At the conclusion. Aliss Lovell-Smith, secretary to the Timaru branch of the Y.AA 7 .C.A. thanked Miss Stevenson for her very able address, and hoped that those present would endeavour to help on the trreat work of the Y.AV.C.A.

ASHBURTON. June 25. Airs J. H. Grigg, Longbeach, who has been the guest ui Airs 3. C. N. Grigg, Christchurch, has returned home. Airs C. J. Norton, who has been spending a few days wi.h Mrs E. F. Nicoll, of Christchurch, returned home on Friday. , e , AL »s Al. Roberts, who has been for the past two months in Hamner, returned home on Alonday. Aliss Helen Hunks, of Christchurch, who has been visiting her sister, Airs Nelson Saunders, near Oamaru, is now the guest of Airs Gerald Nicoll, Newlands. Air and Airs 11. T. Nicoll, “ Penscrott, intend leaving shortly on a trip to England. . , z ., Aliss Nance Blunden, of North Canterbury, is the guest of Airs Newton, “The Willows.” On Saturday about 30 of Air and Airs 11. Bonifant’s friends assembled at St. Stephen’s Church, on the occasion of the christening of their three infant daughters. Later the gusts assembled at “ Avoca,' where tea was partaken of, and much interest was taken in the Among those present were Air and Airs Ceci! Wood, Airs Godfrey Harper (Hackthorne), Sir William and Lady Noseworthy, Dr and Airs Wells. Airs ami Aliss Conard, Mrs F. Seldon, Airs A Bushell. Airs and Aliss Bruce, Airs Norton, Airs C. AV. Nicoll. Rev. and Airs A. J. Petrie, Aliss Bonifant and Aliss Nora Bonifanl. Airs Denham. Airs Bennett, Aliss P. Miller. Aliss M. Rickman, and Alessrs I. and P. Bonifant. AL and R. Laing, and Tyndall Webster. A very successful re-union was held on Saturday by former pupils of the District High School, who are now studying at Canterbury College and the Training College. The dance was held in the Bowden studio, which was decorated with streamers of the school colours —black and gold. Arrangements had been made by a committee con<is‘ing of Aliss Joyce Woods, Miss Alarie Raven, and Aliss Peggy Kennedy and Messrs A. G. A. Baigent. J. E. Sedgewick-Bcntley, and R. T. Clarke. Aliss Joyce Woods wore a frock of rose pink georgette, with touches of green, and Aliss Kenirdy. powder blue taffeta. Among those present were Misses Alay Ballinger. T. Balharry, Hilda Jackson, Yvette Rigg. Alarigold Johnson. J. Tichbon, G. Talbot. N. Oxford. Doreen Andrews, P. Needham, A. Crampton, Margaret Campbell, Aloyra Walpole. Betty Jakle, Phyllis Barton. Betty Austin. Kathleen Hickey, Rosa White, B. Armstrong, Jean Stanton. Barbara Bell, P. Kennedy. Al. Craddock, Isohel Totty, Esma Newbold, Ella AlT’arlane, M. Sey, Aline Wells, and Joyce Woods, Alessrs D. AL Walter, C. 11. Sumpter. 0. Bathurst, Edgar Jones. Ashley Eyles, R. R. Penney, J. Rayner, Noel Bathurst Harold Jones. K. Austin. A. G. A. Baigent, A. C. Brown, L. B. Thompson. Alan Andrews. D. J. AL Glover, J. Lysaght, A. P. Thompson, AL A. By ford, J. E. S. Bentley, C. F. Hart, J. AVieks, R. A. Carson, G. Bridges. N. Newbold. AA 7 . Blunden, B. AAMnstone, Charles Innes, and R. T, Clarke. There was a large attendance at the Charity Ball, held in His Alajesty's Theatre on AA 7 esdnesday evening. Between three and four hundred dancers

were present. The hull had been tastefully decorated with bracken fern greenery and flags with long coloured streamers from the lights, some of which had been shaded to give a soft effect. The stage was converted into a supper room, and the two orchestras—the Kit-Kat and Alitchell-Rigby, which gave their services free provided spirited music. The hall was also free, so that the Relief Committee were able to benefit by about £5O.

CHRISTCHURCH. June 24. Airs Beals was hostess on Friday night at a very enjoyable bridge party given m honour of Airs AVardrop, who is leaving shortly for Sydney. Those present were Alesdames AVardrop. G. Gould, AV. Fox, T. Cowlishaw, J. Turnbull, and Rich, and Alisses Cracroft Wilson, and Dorothy Humphreys. Last week Aliss Alary Alenzies and her sister, Aliss Egidia Alenzies, entertained a number of their friends at a, very enjoyable dance. The ballroom was decorated with holly berries and greeneiy, and the supper table and drawing-room with large bowls of tawny chrysanthemums. The guests were Air and Airs E. J. Pumphrey, Air and Airs J. J. L. A ernon, Dr and Airs A. C. Thomson. Dr and Airs F. L. Scott, Airs E. J. Cordner, Lieutenant-colonel and Airs S. C. P. Nicholls, Air and Airs C. AA 7 . PackerDoust; Alisses J. Nicholls, S. Pemberton, G. Sargent, N. Alloway, AL Templeman, AL Aloon, J. Stewart, H. Loughnan, E. 'Lipping, L. Camm, R. Haggitt, B. Guthrie, N. Salmond, E. and J. Alacgibbon, N. Hampton, J. Cooper, J. Fraser, G. Cordner, P. Courage, D. Walton (Timaru), and N. Deans; and Messrs A. Alenzies, 11. Banks, AL Rumbold. N. Simpson. G. Edwards. J. I). Lawrence, AL Godby. I. Gebbie, B. Smyth, P. Reece, G. Barnett, J. G. D. Ward. D. Buchanan, D. APDonald, J. Reynolds. G. A'crnon, R. David. E. Orbell, 11. Richardson. D. Dunnet. It. Wood. AL Dearsley, L. le Cren. A. and K. Graham. E. AV. Reeves. J. Courage, C. J. AA’ard, D. Herrick, J. AA’illiams, A. Killian, and R. Alorrow, and Dr T. Jennings. Airs A. A 7. Kerr (Loburn) entertained a number of her friends at a delightful afternoon party given at BallantyneG. Those present were Alesdames N. AA 7 . Kerr. F. N. Kerr. L. Seaton. N. Digby. G. Congdon, R. A. Kerr, and G. Freeman; Alisses AA’innie Dann. Alargery Seaton, and Ethel Brown, and Nurse C. A. AA 7 ells.

Airs 1). Lee and Airs F. Cowper oiganised a very enjoyable bridge party on behalf of the ladies’ croquet section of the Linwood Bowling Club. Those present at the party, which was UMd :n fhe club’s pavilion, were Air and Airs E. C. Brown. Alesdames Gillespi--', Calper, Nash, Al'Gillivray. Parke, Sutl.on. Coleman, Lee. Crombie, Cowper. Russell. Erasmusscn. Robb. Oswald, Sutcliffe. Rix, and Benzie; Alisses Parke. L. Wdson. AL AVilson, Day, Young. Sapsford. Bain. Bell, Redpath, Licske. AA'ild, Simpson, Thomson, and Allen, and Alessrs 11. Lee, J. Crombie. Carter, and AVatkins. Lady AVigram. Park terrace, and Aliss Cowlishaw. Knowles street, have returned from a visit to Hamner. Airs P. Acton-Adams and Aliss Phyllis Acton-Adams, of Clarence Reserve, Alarlborough. are visiting Christchurch. Airs John Deans, of Kerkstyl?. has left for a visit to the North Island. Aliss Cicely OTtorke, St. Elms Courts, who has been spending several weeks in South Canterbury, has returned to Christchurch. Dr and Airs T. Alill are leaving earlv in July for England, where they will make their home. Miss Betty Cotterill, who has been visiting friends in North Canterbury, has loft for AA 7 ellington. where she will be the guest of Aliss Jean AVebster. Aliss Aleta Nixon and Aliss Diana Allen. Fendalton, have left for Naseby to join Aliss Brenda Bell’s skating party. Amongst the social gatherings that are being arranged for Grand National week will be a monster bridge party, which will be held in the Canterbury Automobile rooms in aid of St. George’s market. Mrs P. AV. M'Callum, Auckland, has arrived in Christchurch to pay a short visit to her sister, Mrs David Crozier, Fendalton. Later she intends to visit Dunedin.

Mr and Airs John Montgomery, Fen'L'fiton. have left Christchurch, en route tor Australia, for a month’s visit. Aliss Eckford, of Bournemouth, England, is the guest of Airs Jack Anderson, Cramner square.

BLENHEIM, June 24. On Juesday evening at “The Pines,” Miss Elspeth Thompson entertained a number of young people at a dance, which proved most enjoyable. The drawing room was well prepared for dancing, and supper was dispensed in the dining room, the table being charmingly arranged with bronze coloured chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Airs Thompson, who received the young people, was frocked in black georgette, while her daughter wore a becoming frock of black net mucn I rilled. Others present were Alisses Alaline Brammall, wearing rose-coloured net: Dinah Alonro, apricot georgette; Nedra Alacdonald, green floral ninon; Rachael Lissaman, blue taffeta; Betty Rudd, black satin; Alargaret Lissaman, white lace over green; Jean Andrew (Birch Hill), red crepe satin; Barbara Bacon, peach coloured satin, trimmed with black fur; Jean Hursthouse, yellow satin; A’ison Gray, black floral georgette; Gwen West, floral crepe de chine; and Grace (Jane, pink petalled taeffta; and Alessrs Thompson (3), T. Clouston, AL A’an Asch, Douglas Balfour, Cyril Cunninchame, E. Oswald, AL Oswald, G. Horton, B. Simpson, Godfrey Staee, J. Rudd, and A. Alonro.

Air T. ATAlorrin, jun., and Aliss Jeanie Al’Alorrin entertained a number of friends at a jolly dance which they gave at their father's home at Seddon. Large fires brightened the rooms, and bowls of roses, Iceland poppies, and chrysanthemums formed attractive decorations. Competitions were held, and were won by Aliss F. Gunn, Aliss Linda Horne, and Alessrs J. Herdman and D. Dick. Supper was served in the dining room, the table being tastefully arranged with Iceland poppies and maidenhair fern. Aliss Al’Alorrin received her guests wearing black lace with touches of cherry. Those present included Mrs 11. Campbell, wearing black crepe de chine with a chiffon velvet bridge coat; Airs E. Blick, black georgette, and nutbrown bridge coat; Alisses Alary Pattie, cyclamen satin; Helen Waddy, cream lace; Jean Fleming, rose satin; Rachel Lissaman, blue taffeta; Alargaret Lissaman, cream lace; Alavis Dick, tomato lacc: Linda Horne, black satin: Dorothy Blick, peach satin; Phyllis Thompson, black lace; Linda Horne, black satin; Dorothy Blick, peach satin; Phyllis Thompson, black lace: and Ursula Matthews, floral georgette: and Alessrs Waddy (2), AL Campbell, D. Young, Fleming (4), J. Herdman, J. Lissaman, D. Alorrin, and H. Simpson. The weather being so pleasant over the week-end enticed a large number of players to the Fairhall links, which arc looking very attractive after the recent rain. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the lady members, and play was enjoyed until dusk. Those present included Alesdames Young, King, Lloyd, Tizard, Hoult, and A. Alaclaine, Alisses Chapman, Grigg (2), 1). Wood, F. Mead, Buist, Henderson, Day (Australia), Brammall, Harton. M. Robertson, Scarfe. Wilson, and APKittrick; Alessrs Reid (2), G. Alitchell, Goodwin, Chesney, Robertson, Churchward, Jeffries. Coull, P. Huhne, King, Lloyd, Alatheson, and Alorrison, and Drs Bennett and Boag. Air and Airs T, S. Critchley, “ Tyntesfield,” are visiting Christchurch. Airs Peter Al’Lean, of Timaru, is visiting Airs W. T. Churchward at Springlands. Aliss Winnie Davies, Ngaio Downs, who has been visiting Air and Airs E. W. Rose at “Kai Iwi,” has returned home. Aliss Mildred Rees, of Nelson, who Ims been the guest of Air and Airs AV. W. de Castro, has returned home. Airs A'ivian Donald, of Lansdowne, Alasterton. is here on a visit to her mother, the Hon. Airs C. H. Alills, in Leitrim street. Airs Lovell-Gregg has returned to Picton after an enjoyable holiday visit to the North Island. Dr and Airs R. Noble-Adams have returned from Christchurch, having gone south to visit Airs R. Talbot. Air and Airs J. E. Stevens, of England, who have been visiting Mrs A. Van Asch at Springlands, have gone on to Nelson to visit Airs E. T. Alenlove.

WELLINGTON. June 24

A really wonderful bridge party took place at the St. George Hotel, in aid of the Alayor’s Fund. It was organised by Airs Macarthy-Reid, who is ever to the fore in good works, and is a most generous helper. The response to her request for the booking of tables resulted in no fewer than 90 tables being arranged, some with five players. The management of the St. George gave permission for the party to be held there, and the large lounge and dining room were fully occupied. Decorations of great bowls of giant tawny chrysanthemums were handsome in the lounge, and winter-tinted hydrangeas adorned the dining room. Mrs Reid was in a very smart gown of black chiffon velvet, plainlj' cut, and with a small vest of ecru tinted rose point, in the centre of which were some pale pink mahnaison carnations. Her small swathed hat was of velvet to match, and a pearl necklace completed her costume. In a brief speech Mrs Reid thanked her friends for rallying round her so well, and helping a good cause. She explained that there are about SQOO known families who do not come under any special fund, and the object of the party was to get materials to be worked up by the many ready “ needles ” which belonged to church guilds and other organisations. Airs Reid, in alluding to the pressure of the time, suggested that when people were having their quiet little bridge parties at home they should make a practice of putting a little offering into a box, and forward it to the Alayor, to keep the supply- of materials going. Later the Alayor visited the party, accompanied by the Alayoriss and Air Mirams, and with great pleasure announced that the fine result of the party was the sum of £l20 —a wonderful sum to be secured in one afternoon. A number of kindly gifts had, of course, added to the total. He thanked Airs Reid, Air Bassant (Hotel St. George), and the staff, as well as all who had helped in making the part a success by attending, and in other ways, he afternoon tea was a gift from Mrs Reid, and therefore the sum

would be added intact to the fund, and he expressed his sincere gratification for such handsome assistance.

A particularly pleasant evening was spent-at the Lyceum Club when Miss Kane, president of the Pioneer Chib, and Dominion president of the Women’s Federated Clubs of New Zealand, was the guest of honour. The charming reception room was brightly decorated with tall yellow narcissi and Iceland poppies, mingled with bush foliage. Mrs Oakley being the artist who accomplished such a delightful result. Miss Kane, who was in black charmeuse, with a handsome coat patterned in pink and gold in a large rose design, was received by Mrs 11. Hadfield (president), who was also in black, with a eoat of black lace over white silk. There was a good attendance of members, and the guest of honour was accorded a cordial reception. Mrs Hadfield, in welcoming her, spoke of her long presidency of the first established women's chib in Wellington, which has proved such a pleasure and benefit to many hundreds of women. Miss Kane, who had promised to give an address about the work being done in New Zealand in connection with the pan-Pacific Conference, which is planned to take place, if possible, next year, told much that was new and interesting. Each of the delegates from the last conference had come back with instruction to establish branches of the Pan-Pacific Union, and so far seven national associations had joined here, and as many as 150 smaller groupings. The reactions of women to the changed conditions of the times was to be specially made the subject of study and research, with attention given to the conditions of hte industrially and otherwise in this country. Outside the special subjects, concerning women and children, attention was to. be given to adult education, arid the effect the cinema and radio had on the life of the people. All were to be brought forward at the conference at Honolulu, in the effort to make each country represented understand the conditions, troubles, disabilities of the others as well as their advantages and benefits, the subject proved of great interest and an animated discussion lasted till supper tune, which concluded an enlightening evening. Music wa s provided by Mrs Davies, Mrs Baily, and Miss Flipper. A pleasant afternoon party was "iven by Airs Morrah at her home in Murphy street in honour of Airs Horton and her daughter, who have recent! v arrived from England, and are the guests of Mrs J. E. rulton (mother of Airs Horton). Delicately toned mauve chrysanthemums were m the drawing room, and on the table were Iceland poppies and narcissi. Airs Alorrah was in mole satin, with a vestee of champagne-tinted lace. Airs Fulton '\ as ‘P black satin and black velvet hat, ■“* r ? Horton wearing a brown ensemble an .d hat and her daughter a coat and a ntot i £ " reen and black sailor hat. Among the many guests were Lady FindJay, Mesdames Bristow. A. H. Aides Malcolm Ross, W. H. Price, 11. W. Moss’, H. bteele, M. G. Reid, Cotton-Maclean, lan Ewart, L. D. Cohen, R. W. Kane, E. Blundell C. Al. Malfroy, Welton-Hogg, and P. Nathan, ami Alisses June Reid, If Staveley, Harding, Barnett, N. Blundell, Butts, and others.

The women’s institutes keep their activities going with great energy, the Paraparaumu Institute recently gathered together about IGO members from their own branch and those of PalmersX? 1 , • Waikanae, Alanukau, k t; i ?•’ S ?T’ and Rc ’korangi, and had a delightful afternoon. The centre of the hall, was cleared for dancing, and teams of young ones, who had been well trained by Airs Brazier in country dancing, entertained the older people so well that encores were the order of the day. Airs I'lebeg gave several niuch-apm eciated and Airs Kelso spoke about “ Group Meetings Am amusing little play, Silver Salt Cellars,” was given bv Airs I’-.’ tune, Airs G. C. Maclean, Miss F. Kilhck. and Aliss Kura Lang, and later Aliss Almr (Palmerston North) played i 1 .. 1 ?’? 110 solo. There was also an exhibition of good handcraft, which was sold tor tne bencht of funds.

Nubaka also had a capital afternoon recently. Demonstrations of cake icin" were given, some by Airs F. H. Young" which proved interesting, as also did instruction in wool-making from the fleece. A considerable sum of money for the funds was raised by a guessing competition for a cake presented by Airs Voung, which "’ a s won by Airs Ropotini. I he prize for the best article made from scraps was won by Airs Ora Noa, who produced an excellent rag mat. Aliss Monteith came second with a patchwork dressing gown. The sixpenny parcel prize was awarded to Airs Brewster. It was decided that in view of the times no delegate would be sent to conference this year. On the suggestion of a memb: r it ■was decided that each member or friend

should secure a skein of New Zealand wool (three-ply) and knit a square by casting on 50 stitches on number nine needles, the squares when finished to be handed to the secretary and sewn together to make a quilt to be sold for the benefit of the institute. It was decided that Sister Alay (president) and Airs Te R.unga should assist with the distribution of help to the men at the relief eamp. and a meeting was held later to prepare garments and sort the clothing given in. Airs Al. Macdonald, Hill street, lias left to spend a holiday in Auckland. Airs 11. Clegg, of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington at present. Aliss Rachael Aland!, of Hokitika, has arrived in Wellington from Christchurch. Aliss K. Lewis, of Wanganui, is the guest of Airs lan Duncan. ' . Airs C. Alelvil), of Palmerston North, is the guest of Airs Henry Hall, Iliil street. Airs \\ illes, who has been spending some time in Wellington, has returned to Christchurch. Lady Si.dey has returned to Dunedin alter a brief visit to Wellington. Miss Hay. ot Geraldine, is among the visitors to Wellington. Airs R. 11. Gilmour, Lyttelton, has returned south from AVellington. Airs Maitland has returned to Lower Hutt after a visit to Picton. Air and Airs Alark Smith have returned from a visit to the south. Airs Alaurice Alyers has returned to Dunedin after a visit to Sir Alichael and Lady Alyers.

WAIRARAPA, June 25. pretty wedding was solemnised at Knox Church. Al asterton, on Saturday, when Janet Aluir, daughter of Air Adam Grant and the late Airs Grant, of Alasterton, was married to William John, son of t ! e .,, e and Air? Alexander Campbell, of Alartinborough. The bridesmaids were Alisses Mavis Grant, sister of the bride, and Enid Campbell. The best man was Mr J. Richards and Air Alalcolm Grant was groomsman.

.../’‘e " e <l<lmg took place at All Saints’ fr h l‘i rch L Palme « , ston North, recentiv of Hilda Rose, second daughter of Air’ and 1 ? 3 E. Wheatley, Karaka street, lalmeiston North, and George, youngest s ° n AHs and the late Air HarrCwm of Pahiatua. Air R. B. Glassev, of Pahiatua, was best man; Aliss Violet Wheatley bridesmaid, and little Aliss Annie Wheatley flower girl. The wedding was solemnised at the 1 resbytenan Church, Eketahuna recentiv oi Edith Annie, eider daughter of Air and Mrs b. R Blewitt, of Nireaha, Wairarapa, and Percival Kenneth Daysh, also oi Nireaha Aliss Alice Blewitt was bridesmaid. The best man was Air W. Drysdale, of Nireaha.

lhe golden wedding of Air and Mrs leter Nelson Roband, of Alain street, Greytown was celebrated on Wednesday Mr and Airs Roband have lived in Grevtown practically all their wedded lives and are much respected by all who know

The engagement i R announced of Jill A C M a, i d n'?, 1 dan " of Air and Mrs tl. Z. Bull, oi Greytown, and Frank Barron, elder son of Air and Airs F W. Dawson, ot Wellington. A pleasant gathering took place at the residence of Airs Maher, Mangaroa. when Airs Wilson, of Pio Pio, gave an address on the aims and objects of the Women’s Division ot the Farmers’ Union. A ranch wag formed, to be known as the Hptt Valley branch of the Women's Division oi the Farmers’ Union. Airs . Lindsay was elected president, Alesdames H. Scholes and Roberts vieepresn.ents, and a strong committee was formed.

'redding was solemnised quietly at *-t- John s Church, Featherston, recentiv « r, , s .’. J’°, un g es t daughter of Air and Mrs K. Cnarles, of Featherston, and Keith AFri n F °n of Air and Airs Al Clelland, ot Wellington. Mr James Anderson was best man. Air and Airs G. Tolhurst, Masterton. have returned after a visit to Wellin'ton. °

Aliss B. Young has returned to Alasterton from a visit to Wellington. Miss Alary Boddington. of- Alasterton was a recent visitor to Wellington. Mrs W. Bunny, who ha s been visiting Hinakura. Alartinborough, has returned to Alasterton.

Aliss Joan Daniell visited Hinakura, Alartinborough, recentiv. where she was the guest of Airs J. Hewitt. Miss Jessie Cooper, Alasterton, has left for Samoa, where she will spend several months-’ holiday at Government House as the guest of the Administrator and his wife, Brigadier-general and Mrs IL E. Hart.

Air and Mrs R. Cashman and Air Scott Cashman, of Oriental Bay, Wellington, who have been staying with Air and Mrs

Carl Olsen, Eketahima, have new ret-jmed home.

Airs G. Aiarra!, of Alfredton, Wairarapa, who has been to Sydney for a trip, has now returned to her >»ome. Air and Airs James of Maxterton. are on a visit to Wellington. Aliss Betty Cotter ill. of Christcbureh, is spending a holiday with Aliss Jean Webster, at Heretaunga. Airs S. G. Mills. Lattsdowne. Master ton. is in the Hobson Street Private Hospital in AVellington. Her daughter, Miss Elsie Alills, is also in Wellington as the of Airs A. Rabone, Talavera terrace. FEILDJNG. June 24. Airs W. G. Fry and M:»s M. Fry were recent visitors to Wellington. Aliss P. Durrant, of Taihape. is vi-itir.u Aliss Alo.ly Aliles. AVest street'. Aliss Betty AJason. Sandon road i« visiting Air an! Alts Ph:?. Maeori at Waipukurau. Aliss Kathleen Alatky and her brother, Mr Lindsay .Macky, of Cambridge, aie tne guests of Dr and Mrs F. Cameron. KimoolUm road, Feilding. On Satunl.-iy evening last Air an.l Airs E. Fitzherbert, Pair-.e:-ton North, gave a small and very jorlv dan e to cc!--brate the tirenly-tir?-* of .ron. Bißy r Mrs A. E. Bc,-.. z -. of Mnkiro. is a visitor to Chrisp-burch. Airs F. Peth-ri'k. of Weriingtcm. is Gre guest of Alls F. G. BiiJman. Awat.uri toad. Aliss Alojy JMrie r f: d Miss Ei’een ending a fortamht's holiday in V. elJmgton. A. la<re -. <’ir«-;or of PlunKet -Nursing, Dtmeum, was a visitor to Fei!tmr this week in conne'.-tion with local PJunket work. Mrs J. E. Js-nkins-.r.. Sandon road, president of the Feilding bran-.-h, enterUme<! Ali>»; Patrick and s»>me of the memof the coTiimiti AH.m Alolly Mi.-s was th/> n t an enjoyable brid;re party heel at her home in 'Vest street last Tuesday evening in honour of her truest. Aliss Pattie Durrant of Taihajie. Aliss Miles received her 3 prcLty fforjs? jrreen *’rei7e de chine frock: and M?s-> D.t'rant lemon georsette. The nre.e n t weir Alisses Amy Phillips. Bettv M. <cr> Gwen Keilow. E. Brand. M. Walsh. Y. AI Kenzie. J. ( arntibed. R. Swain-sm K p--,r» M’Clure. ar.d E. Ewen. ’ ------ WANGANUI. Jrmp 24. Airs T. A. Dunean, of Himtervifle, was a visitor to AC angamn this week. , Airs G. ah, or Br-ydtsehi street, was nos’ess at a pleasant tri st afternoon this wees in honour of Aliss Rona Duigan, a hose marriare takes pdaee shortly. . Trevor Thomas, ot AAV-llington. is vi.'iting her parents, Air and Airs’* . Biunell, Plymouth street. Airs Murray Page, of St. John’s Hill, is visiting AVellington. Mr- F. Hut'-hison, Victoria avenue, is spenuing a few days at Wellington. Air and Mrs W. D. Carsons, of KaiIwi. are visitintr Palmerston North. Aliss Kitty Lewis, ot Fordeil, is the guest of Air and Mrs lan Duncan, Web linzton. Mrs Phi! AVkksteed, of Stratford, is staying with relations in Wanganui. Air and Airs S. E. Hawker, of Afasterton, are spending a holiday at Wanganui Aliss Frances Boyes, of Takapuna, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Douglas Jones, “ Awatoti.’’ Wanganni. Airs W. R. S. Brewer, of Waverley, is visiting Patea, and is the maest of Dr and Airs Simmons, “Wallace/* Patea.

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The Alasscy College Graduation Ball was held on Thursday evening, and proved a great success. Over - three hundred people danced to music provided by a professional orchestra. The spacious science block, where the bail took place, was gay with coloured lights and streamers. The decorations, which were very artistic, were carried out wholly by the students. The college coat-oi'-arnis and the Students’ Association badge occupied prominent positions, surrounded by streamers of the college colours. Trie badges were the artistic work of Air J. Duncan. The upstairs gallery, which was arranged for sitting-out, was partitiona! into three by maroon and blue streamers, while cosy chairs and greenery lent an added attraction. Lecture rooms, pretty with coloured lights and greenery, made additional sitting-out rooms. The ladies’ committee comprised Airs G. S. Peren (hostess), who was wearing a green satin frock, and Airs Waters, and Alisses Hursthouse, in lemon taffeta; N. Galpin, green satin; E. Christian, peach, satin; and Richards. Professor Peren was also present. The men’s committe were Alessrs AV. W. Cooper. N. Lamont. P. R. Al’Alahon. J. M’Sherry, G. Alco»:-k, C. Aletcalf, J. B. Le Quesne and J. Russell.

Supper was served in the lecture rooms, "•here the long tables were charmingly decorated with geraniums and ranunculus. Balloons were liberated from the gallery and floated down on the dancers, streamers and fancy hats adding to the gaiety. Among those’ present were MisseB. Edwart < Wellington», wearing embossed georgette; M. Davieson, flame georgette and satin; P. Davieson. white lace: G. Histed. black velvet; P. Duffey, floral taffeta; A. Goldfinch, white satin; C. Al'Culio'k. blue taffeta and georgette; H. Dilks. Ijjack satin: H. Cunninghame, rose floral taffeta; C. Davies, floral ninon; Af. Kelliher, black and green satin; Al. Oliver, flame satin; R. Carmont, green satin; I. Alarton (Gisborne), pink net and lace; N. Ainsworth, black and white satin; Al. APSherry (Pahiatual, red georgette: B. Ross, Persian rust satin; D. Feast (Carterton), pink inariette and lace; A. A arcoe, green floral ninon; Al. Bailey (Hawera), green satin and net; L. Jordon, black crepe de chine and green georgette; E. Conway, pink satin; R. Dempster, black satin; P. Aleade, white crepe de chine and Elizabethan cape; A 7. Chamberlain, lemon floral organdie; E. Speechley (Alelbourne), blue crepe satin; A. Findlay, green frilled net, I. Phillips, green shot satin; Al. Townley, green marocain; K. Lackyer, red ni--»ro--nin- K. Stackpoole, pink georgette; J. Bradfield, floral taffeta; Harper, apricot organ lie: J. Betts, ivory frilled ninon; J. Batt (Wanganui), blue satin: J. Armstrong, pink floral taffeta; Airs AV. Lester < Patea >. black lace; Mrs C. • Masters (Patea),

black lace; Ali.-se- G. Masters < Patea), pmk satin; E. Fisher, blue taffeta: B. Horn, blue embroidered organdie: S. Page, flora! taffeta and black velvet; I. Phillips, green satin: S. Cowburn. plum marocain: B. Lewis, ivory satin; E. Lewis, green lace; Al. Edgar, apricot lace and georgette; I*. Carpenter, pink chiffon; E. Bennett, green floral satin: P. Palmer, olack satm; C. Christian, tiger lily satin: G. Avery, pink georgette. D. Rodgers, V. Gunter, and L. Macdonald, and Mrs R. AVilson. pink taffeta; and Airs C. Dulgety Paihape). anti many others. Airs _C. Dalgety. of Taihape. is the guest ot her sister, Mrs Ronald .Abraham. Te Awe Awe street. Aliss AVinifred Hare, of Khandallah, is trie guest or Aliss Nancy Bagnall, Te Awe Awe street. Aliss C. Ashton has retained from Auckland. Miss Ruth Perry is visiting AA'eliington. , Aliss Helen Williams is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Aliss St. Clair Inglis, St. Hrliers. Aliss Dulcie Kear, of Pakihikura, Hunterville, is the guest of Airs C. Carter, Albert street. , Aliss Fowhey. of Auckland, is the guest of Airs 11. H. Hutchison, A’ictoria avenue. Airs F. Ashworth, of Castlepoint, is visiting her parents. Air and Airs L. A. Abraham, Park road. POVERTY BAAL June 22. Air and Aire C’. K. Williams, of Tokomam Bay, are on a visit to Pahia. Bay of Islands. Aliss Elsie Thomas lias returned from Sydney. Airs E. Loisel and Airs R. U. Burke are holidaying at Rotoiti. Aliss Betty Coleman gave a pleasant little bridge partj- for the Alisses Alolly and Afargaret Thodey, who are leaving for Wellington at the beginning of next month. Three tables for progressive bridge were in operation, and the prizewinner was Aliss D. Jackson.

Airs Thornley Sherratt is visiting her daughter, Airs Forbes APHardy. at Waipawa.

Mrs J. C. Field invited several friends to a bridge afternoon at “ Homebush.” when Airs H. I. Thodey was guest of honour. Mrs Thocley, accompanied by her husband and family, will leave shortly to reside in AVellington. The' hostess received in brown niaroeain, and the guest of honour chose navy crepe de chine, worn with a felt hat to match offset with a quill feather. Carnations, holly, and jonquils were tastefully utilised to decorate the reception rooms and tea table. Some of the guests were Mesdames H. I. Thodey. S. T. Gray. Charles Gray. L. Balfour, W. Pittar (Sydney). L. JexBlake, H. Al. Porter. Noel Bull. G. Willock. L. Cotterill. W. G. Alaclaurin, 11. Barton, and W. Graham, and Aliss Amy Gray.

Airs A. AL Gcorgetti. of Tangihau, and Airs H. I. Thodey were the guests of honour at a bridge afternoon given by Airs R. Al. Gunn at her residence. The hostess wore a black and white silken coin-spotted frock. Airs Gcorgetti was attired in black chenille velvet and Airs Thodey was wearing golden brown crepe de chine. Three tables for bridge were arranged, and the rooms were enhanced by bowls of jonquils and autumntinted foliage. Airs Buckley, of Alanutuke, gave a delightful “gift” party for Aliss AL Ballantine, who is to be married to Air R. Hepburn to-tnorrow. The hostess wore black crepe de chine relieved with fawn, also a black fur-trimmed coat and a black Robin Hood hat. The bride-elcct wore blue, orange, and fawn printed velvet with fawn crepe de chine collar and cuffs and a blue felt hat. Yellow and white jonquils and fern were utilised to decorate the room. A beautiful bouquet of roses was presented to the guest of honour by the hostess. Airs Phil Barry was in charge of the musical programme, and a delightful afternoon was the result. The Alisses N. and T. Ballantine assisted to open the numerous gift parcels. The members of the Ruatoria Women's Institute welcomed, Aliss Jerome Spencer at the residence of Airs 11. E. Williams, “ Ngamoe.” Miss Spencer is chairman of the W.I. Central Executive, and is on a tour of Poverty Bay and East Coast districts. In a very interesting speech she outlined the Women's Institute movement from its birth at Stoney Creek, Canada, in 1897 to the present day, making telling reference to the progress and

spreading of the movement, which is" proving of such unbounded interest to all women. Afiss Spencer referred to the pleasant surprise she received in finding 33 members present at such an out-of-the-way spot as Ruatoria, and tendered the institute hearty congratulations on therr enthusiasm, especially when she learned that many of the women had covered long distances to attend. Aliss Spencer placed samples of handicraft on view, and these were greatly admired. The members of the Poverty Bay Hunt Club spent two days hunting- over the week-end. and as excellent weather favoured the enthusiasts there was a goo’l tonowing each day, also many on lookers l . Wayside luncheons wer<r served by the ladies of the Punawa district, where the meet took place, anti the refreshments were much appreciatml. Among the many present were Air ami Mrs T. Sherratt. Mr and Mrs AL L. Holden, Mr ami Airs I. Holden. Mr and Airs HvLind. Air ami Mis T. Bresnahan. Air ami Mrs P. Barker. Mr and Mrs E. Loisel. Mr and All’s Loffler. Mr and Airs T. Eraser. Air and Aire !L Fit zerera id, Air ami Mrs Looper, Alexlames A. J. Reed ami 11. T. Holden. Alisses S. Cotteril), Bartram (3), Liosnanan-(3), E. Alwrphy, Af. Sherratt, .d. r l aser. \. Gaddum, j. Rutledee. C. Bright. J. Bain, and R. Sherratt. and Messrs IV. M'Lean, If. AVitters. Eraser t 3). \V , D. Barker. R. Sherratt. B Burke, N. Hawkin f Wellington i, S. Bruce. Buckland t2f, ami E. Bresnahan. I mh-r th- auspices of the Tolaua Bay branch of the Plnnket Society a ball was held in Reynolds’s Hal), ami Mrs E. Loisd. assisted by a willing band of help- rs. carried out arrangements with ability ami precision, and success Javoured their united efforts. The ballroom was decorated with bunting, flags, ami foliage, and orajj»re, red, nad gold was the colour scheme chosen for the supper room. Some of those present were Messrs ami Mesdames E. Loisel, O. T. Williams, J. Reeves.. M. L. Holden. S. Re-v-s L <; Barton. G. Rc-ves, S. ABDonald. and R. C. Afurphy, Mesdames (_’. Seymour, I’a.ttuilo, ami Utting, ami Alisses N. !■ otheringliam. Al. Williams. E. Almphy, Al. Kemp, Beale (3), K. Utting, If. Aladdm.k, Bartram t. 3), P. Price. D. Barton, AF. Faulkner, ABDonald. E. H-garty, \V. Barns-Graham, Al. Blair, J. Plummer, J. .Morris, P. Remolds, A. Gaddum, P. Speedy (Danncvirke), -J. Rutledge. A. amt E. Barker. Burke, -A- Reeves, Al. and D. Seymour, J. Dunlop, and many others. POVERTY BAY. June 23.

.Al(s J. L. Grant, ot I'okomaru Bay. is visiting her daughter. Airs O’Dimii-H. of Wellington, prior to the latter leaving for England. Mrs Norman Bel), of Wellington, is staying at the Masonic Hotel, Gisborne, after concluding a holiday spent in Tauranga and Rotorua. Admiral E. D. Sydenham and Airs Sydenham, who have been visiting in the Poverty Bay district for some time, Lave now left on their return to the West Coast of the South Island. The annual ball of the Patutahi parochial district was held at the I’atutahi Hall. There was a very large gatherintr, and the function was most successful, folk attending from al! parts of the district, and also from Gisborne. The hall was charmingly decorated with red ber.’ies, bamboo, and bush foliage, also scarlet poinsettias and camellias. Among the many present were Alesdames D. S. Williams, wearing beaded blue georgette: H. Carlton Williams, black lace; J. W. AITI- - black lace; E. Monekton, black georgette and lace; 11. E. Harris, red georgette; R. Coop, black ring velvet; Cunningham, beige georgette; Bi than, black crepe de chine; H. Al. White, black and white crepe de chine; O. Thodey, blue satin: F. Humphreys, lavender georgette and lace; G. V. Smith, floral georgette; C. Borland, black georgette; J. Al. Alonckton, cyclamen lace; Scragg, blue satin; J. East, orange and black figured crepe de chine; A. Gillingham, red satin; Preston, black panne velvet; Salt, black georgette; Powell, black satin; Cusack, pink brocade; A. J. Faulkner, grey embossed georgette; N. Parsons, black georgette; R. BullockWebster, black lace; W. Dods. black satin; Bridgeland, black taffeta; Burgess, pink georgette; D. Bryant, apricot georgette; R. Parker, vellum velvet; G. Chrisp, black satin and lace; Alisses N. Bowen, black taffeta; J. Rutledge, black satin; AlaeAlillan. green satin; H. Veitch, scarlet lace; Al. Shield (H. 8. blue velvet; S. Cotterill, apricot satin; N. Mmiekton (Hamilton), black georgette: .1. Margoliouth, blue and pink frock; E. Williams, sunset georgette and net; A. Gillingham, red lace; Picken, blue inariette; J. Dods., floral organdie; J. de Barres, yellow georgette; S. Ormond, black velvet; Al. M’Phail, black georgette; W. Wachsmann, black georgette; P. Richardson, black and white georgette: J. Richardson, yellow taffeta; Al. Broadhurst, blue panne velvet; Westermann, pink georgette; Cooper, blue satin; J. Campbell, apple green georgette; E. Almphy, vellum satin; Al. Richardson, pale blue satin; K. Walker, blue satin; Wig’uton, black georgette; M. Faulkner, ivory satin; Watson, flame georgette; R. Wauchop, green satin ami gold embroidery; A. Hobbs (H. 8. blue and pink tulle; P. Faulkner, floral georgette; Powell, blue georgette and floral georgette trimmings; Af. Puflett, black georgette: P. Price, black taffeta; B. Dennis, gold net; Y. Harris, blue ninon: Rapley, green crepe de chine; AFAfillan. green georgette; S. f'brisp, black taffeta: and Al. Ormond (Mahia), floral georgette.

A novel “ shipwreck ” ball was held in the Blue Room, the function being organised under the auspices of the promoters of the “ Buy in Gisborne ” eaniraimi. The idea was that every one should attend garbed in nondescript attire, consequent on a hurried exit from a wrecked vessel, or in Island costume. The response of dance enthusiasts was splendid, and the scene was more than amusing, for the variety of costumes presented included the grotesque, the unconventional, and the unusual to a degree. One gentleman was clad in the latest of smart afternoon wear most suitable for fashion’s expensive haunts, only he had forgotten, in the excitement of leaving the doomed ship, to don his trousers—the effect of long underpants worn with a frock suit, tall hat, stiff collar, cane, etc., was hilarious. The chef’g attire, too, was certainly unconventional, for he wore his cap askew, his apron, tori, he had managed to don, whilst his nether limbs were

clad in odd, boots and shorts. Stokers, officers, greasers, sailors, stewardesses, etc., were there in plenty, and it must have been a large vessel to have held such a complement as crew. For the most part the ladies wore kimonos, beach pyjamas, and Island costumes. Some chose evening dress, and here and there a rug or blanket thrown round the shoulders carried out the idea of the organisers Alesdames AA 7 . A. Bowie and A. Palmer looked chic indeed in their stewardess costumes, but they had forgotten to add fl little grime; no one could possibly endure the experience of shipwreck in the South Sea Islands and come through so spotlessly clean! Mrs George C'hrisp, in Island costume, won the lady’s first prize; and Mr . Hunter, ns a stoker on duty, the men s prize. Round the musicians’ dais, lifebelts were ranged, and a ship’s bell was sounded at intervals. Spotlights and the darkening of the ballroom at intervals, combined with the motley appearance of the gathering, created a bizarre effect not likely to be forgotten. Mrs George Chrisp, the winner of the lady's prize, danced the hula to please the company.

HAWKE’S BAY. June 24. The Hawke’s Bay races, held at Hastings, were well attended last Saturday. The day was a perfect winter’s day. The air was crisp, and the sun shone for the greater part. The frocking was of the brightest, brown shades being most popular, with blue, emerald greens, and reds in all shades intermingling. Among those present on the lawn were Mesdames H. Bishop, wearing a brown tweed costume, brown, felt hat; Newbigin, long black fitted coat, felt and velvet hat: O. Krogh, black cloth coat, fur trimmed, black beret; J. Lowry, smoke blue tweed belted suit, hat to match; P. Wall (Hatuma), brown worsted tailored suit, matching hat in felt; C. Haldane, brown cloth suit, hat to tone; J. Kelly, tawney yellow suit, matching hat and scarf; T. Morrin, mauve tweed suit, mauve hat; Douglas, brown wool charmelaine suit, small brown hat; O’Meara, grey squirrel coat, brown hat; White-Parsons, navy blue suit, navy hat; lan Simpson, blue coat, smokj’ blue hat; D. Newbigin, hunter’s green suit, felt hat in green with straw band; G. Thomson (Napier); black frock, short emerald green coat and hat: F. Fryer, blue suit, with hat to tone; J. Gleadon, dark blue suit, grey-blue felt hat; Thorn George, navy suit, hat to tone; H. P. Stratton, brown fur-trimmed coat, brown velour hat; Todd (Waipukurau), brown fur coat, lemon scarf, brown hat; P. Douglas, brown cloth suit, matching hat and scarf in lemon and brown; H. Zielie. hunter’s green costume and hat; A. Small, brown suit, brown felt hat: P. Neagle, navy costume, hat to tone; AV. Maxwell, brown fur coat and hat; F. Jackson (Masterton), black velvet coat, black hat; G. Myers, grey frock, short black coat, black hat; 11. Davis, black suit with matching hat; G. Beatson, black fur coat, black hat; 11. Glazebrook, flame frock, brown coatee, and hat; 0.. Gordon, brown tweed suit, hat to tone; Monckton (Waipukurau), navy suit, navy hat; and J. Wedd, navy cloth fur-trimmed coat, navy Kat; and Misses B. Bradley, navy cloth

fur-trimmed coat, wine velour hat; R. Scannell, fawn and brown tweed suit, brown hat; Jeffares, navy fur-trimmed coat, navy hat; P. Krogh, hunter’s green suit, matching hat; Morrin, green suit, hat to tone; Barker, flame woollen suit, brown hat; C. Symes, brown cloth costume, orange felt hat; J. Landcis, brown coat, fur trimmed, brown hat; Al. Russell, brown coat, fur trimmed, brown hat; G. Nelson, black cloth coat, fur collar, black hat; Ormond, in brown suit, wine telt hat; A. Al'Leod, brown tweed coat, email brown felt hat; M. Stead, wine tweed suit, matching hat; Murphy, black tailored suit, black hat; and Bell, Persian red tweed suit, hat to tone.

.Mrs G ; Clark, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier to renew old acquaintance. Miss Betty Mason, of Feilding, is the guest of Mr and Mrs P. Mason, Waipukurau. .Miss AL Beale, of Auckland, has been visiting in the Hawke’s Bay district. The engagement is announced of Iris Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Foster, of Napier, and Herbert Mooney, only son of Captain and Mrs B. AL Carpenter, of Masterton. Miss Saunders, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs Russell Grace, Wanganui. Mr and Mrs 11. B. Williams have returned to Gisborne from a visit to Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs Douglas Corbett, of Napier, is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs J. D. Crewe, Pahiatua.

Aliss. AL T. Black, Gisborne, has been visiting Hastings. Mr and Mrs G. Cossar, of'Waipukurau, have gone on a visit to Waipawa. The engagement is announced of Winifred, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dine, of Nelson crescent, Napier, and Frederick John, only son of Mrs Williscroft. of Wellington. Aliss Holland, of Woodford House, Havelock, has gone on an extended visit to Australia.

Mrs W. Graham, of Ngakaroa. Ormond, who has been visiting Mrs 11. Rathbone, Waipawa, has returned home. Mrs Thornley Shcrratt, of Patutahi, Gisborne, has been on a. visit to her daughter, Mrs Forbes M'Hardy, Waipawa. Mrs P. Jackson, of Masterton, is on a holiday visit to Hastings. Captain and Mrs Kershaw, of Wellington, were recent visitors to Napier. Mr and Mrs Fairchild have been on a visit to Napier.

Dr and Mrs Scotliar, of Napier, are on a visit to the South Island.

Miss Newton, of Christchurch, is visiting friends in Hastings. Mr and Mrs Knuckley. of Rotorua, were recent visitors to Napier. Mrs Hutcheson, of Gisborne, is staying in Napier for Race Week. Miss Winlove, of Waipukurau, has returned from a visit to 'Wellington. Mrs C. Shuttleworth has left Hastings for Auckland, where in future she will reside.

Mrs 11. B. Eglinton. of Hastings, has gone on a visit to Auckland. Air and Mrs G. E. Cotterill. of Tokornaru Bay, were recent visitors to Hawke's Bay.

Air and Airs Dunean, Taihapc, are spending a holiday in Hastings. Air an 1 Airs Judd, Pahiatua, are visitors to Hawke’s Bay for Race Week.

AVAIKATO, June 23. Airs R. Worley organised a most successful bridge and mah jong evening, which was held at the Lyceum Club on Saturday in aid of the Plunket Queen Carnival. Those present included Alesdames D. Hay, A. B. Beale, J. AL Horton, A. H. Tompkins, T. C. Fraser, A. J. Denz, AV. P. Gray, A. F. Aleldrum, C. H. Holloway, AV. D. Ross, E. J. Alears, A. APKenzie, 11. N. Hallett, AV. 11. Hume, R. B. Cromwell, F. D. Hardy, H. Gribben. N. Ratcliffe, E. C. Day, H. T. Gillies, Luke, AV. J. King, N. Blomfield, Grylls, Kingston, Stubbs. J. H. Hammond, P. Harkness, L. Tompkins, Burtenshaw, F. AAfflson, E. P. Cowes, A. Alatthews,. J. D. Smith, C. Alatthews, Lambic, G. Hovey, A. English. O. R. Fairer, E. Brown, F. D. Pinfold, J. Allen, F. AV. Burley, and T. N. Cullinane; and Alisses F. Jolly, K. AVilson, Hooker, V. AA’atts, Al. Beale, Stevens, A. Higginson, A. AA 7 ilson, AA T yatt, Harrowcll, Wilkinson, A 7. Jolly, A. AVallis, Ansenne, and Eggleston. The combined Banks' Ball was held on Thursday night in the Alexandra Hall at Hamilton. Those present were Alesdames E. C. Save, Al. Manning, AV. D. Ross, D. Robertson, A. E. Sandford, Sweet, Cole. P. G. Russell. Prescott, B. Cumberworth, G. Bindon, D. AA’ood, E. Grocott, D. R. Abernethy, J. Thompson, AA'ragge, AV. Horton, Fisher, J. Al. Horton, Knowles, Smith, and Henderson; and Alisses J. Peacocke, Al. Stevenson, E. Upton, B. Alichell, A. AVilson, J. Brewer, B. Alanning, R. Souter, E. Phillips, E. Hume, T. Cooper, Bliss, AL Gillies, K. Fisher. Al. Clayton, Greene, B. Vickers, L. Kelly, P. Sorly, D. Flexman, T. Dodd, N. Brown, Al. Barber, C. Chitty, AL Zellman, V. Cann. Snell, AV. Sergei, K. English, E. AA 7 illiams, C. Buckland, Stockem E. House, K. Alears, P. Clapham, Al. Jones, E. O’Neill, J. Stuart, Gunn, P. Penney, J. Pratt, Alilne, Alercer, and H. Hawkins. An afternoon tea was given at the home of Airs Finlayson, Tuhikaramea, on Afonday in aid of the funds of the Frankton Plunket Society. Those present were Alesdames Ewart Brown, A. AL Bisley, D. S. Reid. J. H. Gore, H. AVatt, Linder, N. Reid, G. Mills. F. Seifert, Billington. Honeyfield, H. Ramsey. G. Cooper, Flexinan. Wombill, and G. Buckland, and Alisses Hooker, Young, F. Culey, D. Vickers, and T. Reid. A jolly dance was held in the parish hall at Cambridge after the wedding of Aliss Alary Short and Air William Walker on Wednesday. Those present were Alesdames Souter, Priestley, J. Fisher, R, Newland, Gibbons, H. Hallett, N. Alacky, L. Kay, Carr, Whewell, A? Bell, Paul, C. Aliddleton, Alahoney, G. A 7 osper, J. Fisher, Souter, ami Barton, and Alisses E. Robinson, A. Brown. G. Afarton, E. Black, V. Garland, S. APCarroll, B. Lee, S. Empson, D. Neely, E. Skeet, Edgecumbe, B. Whewell, B. Vickery, N. Butler, and Phillips. There was a large attendance at the Regent Ballroom on Saturday night. Those present were Alisses A. Grant, T. Aforse, Al. Prince, N. Neighbour, R. Smith, B. Lewis. R. Radcliffe, K. O’Brien. Coulter, 0. Livingstone, M. Monk, E. AVebb, B. White, B. Joyce, J. Reid, D. Harp, T. Bowden, J. Graham, F, Young,

L. Dulton, AL Hunt, Al. Lennan, J. Don, B. Ferguson, 1. Alurray, J. Portcous, and J. Watt.

AUCKLAND, June 23. The shortest day ot the year has gone by, and the fact that the days must now become longer is a cheering thought. The mildness of the present winter, taken apart from the recent stormy spell, has resulted in exceptionally early lambing, for already in the Te Akau district, near Ngaruawaliia, lambs are to be seen in iairiy large numbers—six weeks or more ahead of the usual time.

The chief social event of the past week has been the ball which has been given by their Excellencies, the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, and the Lady Bledisloe, at Government House. Over 40 debutantes were presented to their Excellencies before the commencement of dancing. The decorations of the ballroom and reception rooms were unusually attractive, and in the supper room the tables were arranged with scarlet salvias, crimson berries, and autumn leaves. The Ijiuly Uledisloc wore a frock of leaf-green moire silk and tulle, embroidered with silver, the corsage of which was closentting, and the skirt of tulle very full and flared. An ermine wrap was also worn, and on her head was a diamond circlet. Ihe debutantes were Alisses Betty Goldie, Nancy Horrocks, Alargaret Williamson, Barbara Thorne George, Olive HardieNeil, Irene Isaacs, Clare Smales, Betty Fulton, Alay Bransfield, Alice Alakgill, Alollj r Court, Kathleen Coldieutt, Joan Abel, Paquita Corbin, Alary Cameron, Betty Riehwhite, Neville Andrews (Hokiiniga), Joy Hammer, Patricia Lusher, Elizabeth Lunn, Nancy Northcroft, Ellie Ihronsen, Joan Robertson, Alice Stanton, Kathleen Alilne, Raewyn Aliller, Jean Smalley. June Aleredith, Joy Aloodv, Josie Freest, Alice Wilson, Alary Bertram (Rotorua), Barbara Low. Jovcc Manning (Hamilton), Joan Charlton, Alelva Baskett, Margaret Kinder, Peggy Jackson, Jocelyn Heald, Patricia Boscawen. Helen Fenwick, and Aliller. There was a very noticeable return to white in the frocks of the debutantes, as against the colours chosen on similar occasions by previous debutantes during the past few years. Lady Day and Airs G. C. Veal, together with Sir Cecil Day, Alajor R. AV. Russell. Lieutenant J. C. Elworthy, A.D.C., and Captain J. W. Tweedie, A.D.C., were assiduous in seeing that the ball was successful, and in looking after their Excellencies’ guests. Lady Day wore a frock of soft black satin and black georgette, inlet with panels of silver lace. Airs G. C. Veal chose deep parchment crepe suede for her frock, and the short cape of panne velvet also worn was in a deeper shade.

Airs Cumming and Aliss Cumming, of Hawke’s Bay, are visiting Auckland, and are staying at the Hotel Cargen.

Airs Alport Barker and Aliss Barker, of Suva, are staying at the Central-Hotel. Airs A. Logan, of Kaitaia, is also staying at the Central Hotel.

Airs AA’illiam Taylor, of Dunedin, is at the Grand Hotel. Other visitors at the Grand are Airs C. Pierce, of AVellington, and Mrs S. Crick, of Sydney. Airs AV'illiam Bridgman has returned to Dunedin after a prolonged visit to Auckland.