PARTY AT NAPIER

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 96, 20 October 1937, Page 18

PARTY AT NAPIER

BISHOPSCOURT "AT HOME" The spacious rooms at Bishopscourt, Napier, were filled to overflowing on Saturday afternoon when the Bishop of Waiapu, the Rt. Rev. H. W. Williams, and Mrs. Williams entertained members of Synod, their hosts and hostesses, and a number of personal friends at the synod party (states the "Herald-Tribune"). The original arrangements for a garden party had to be abandoned owing to unfavourable weather conditions, but during the afternoon the many guests were able to wander round the paths and admire the beautiful gardens. Here were to be seen cineraria beds, making a feast of colour, also two large cenouthus covered with their blooms of lovely blue, while at the end of one path bloomed large echium candicans and exquisite green ixias. Two orange trees, laden with oranges, and a tree of mock orange covered with blossom, made a, lovely picture, while wistaria in bloom was to be seen climbing one side of the house. A musical programme organised by the Rev. W. T. Drake, of Waipawa, was presented during the afternoon. Vocal solos were given by Mr. arid Mrs. Drake, Archdeacon R. Hodgson, Canon A. Hall, Rev. Nigel Williams, Mr. H. Steele, and Miss Tombs. Pianoforte solos were given by Mr. Percy Tombs, who also acted as accompanist. Maori members of Synod delighted their listeners with Maori melodies, choruses, and hakas. Afternoon tea was served in the drawing-room, library, hall, and diningroom, during which everyone enjoyed a very pleasant chat. BislVp and Mrs. Williams received their guests in the large reception hall, Mrs. Williams wearing an English model navy costume of cire embossed cloque with front of creamtinted chantilly lace and small navy hat. AUCKLAND GARDEN PASTY. Archbishop and Mrs. Averill received over 600 guests, including members of the Anglican Synod and their wives, at a garden party in Auckland on Saturday. Held in the picturesque King's College grounds at Otahuhu, it was a very enjoyable function. The gardens were looking particularly lovely and j were gay with spring flowers. The college buildings were thrown open and guests were able to wander about at will. The band of the First Battalion of the 3rd Auckland Regiment was in' attendance, and gave some fine exhibitions of marching. The guests were received by Archbishop and Mrs. Averill under the trees at the entrance to the drive. Mrs. Averill wore an ensemble of nacre beige romaine with a fur necklet and a nacre beige straw hat to match. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Cartridge, and by the Rev. L. E. Cartridge.