THE ORIENTAL FAIR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7341, 30 May 1885, Page 6

THE ORIENTAL FAIR.

The Oriental Fair continues to draw crowds of visitors, and last night the Choral Hall was overflowing with spectators and purchasers. The feature of the afternoon was the gymnastic display of the Parnell Grammar School boya, under the supervision of their instructor, Mr. Broomhall, when a variety of feats were cleverly performed. la the evening, amongst the side entertainments, the Art Gallery drew numerous visitors. St. Sepulchre's Glee Club rendered a number of very fine glees, concluding with the "Fleur-de-lis " (Sydenham), which called forth enthusiastic applause. This was followed by the following tableaux :— "All Nations," "Old Woman's Shoe," and "Bluebeard," which were given before a crowded audience. The art unions are, it may be mentioned, all drawn under the supervision of a committee. Mr. James Coates held the successful number for Miss Home's black-painted plaque, and a hand; some sofa pillow fell to Mr. Fenton. The hand-painted tables will be drawn for today. A very good business was transacted at the various stalls, and the receipts yesterday from all sources amounted to £171:. bringing the total np to £1082. To-day the Fair will open from two o'clock until six p.m.,and from seven p.m. until halfpast ten, when it will be finally oloaed. Ah will be seen by advertisement elsewhere quite a host of attractions are announced. Professor Carrollo (who will be assisted by a number of his pupils) and Mr. Benshaw, champion gymnast of England, will give t voluntary exhibition of gymnastic feats, at half-past three p.m. The attractiveness of the Maypole dance will be further enhanced to-night with limelight effect. To effect a clearance, the goods still on hand will be further reduced, as the committee desire to have nothing left on their hands, A " Casual Visitor " sends us the following notes on some of the costumes which were particularly noticeable :— Mrs. S. Walpole: A charmingly simple costume of blaok and white embroidery, with a most becoming little turban to match.

Miss Constance Home : An ancient Greek style of costume, very quiet and elegant. Miss Daveney in pale blue and silver, turban, and 1odj» sleeves.

Miss Hilda Ruck as a fascinating little gipsy. Miaa Wright: A very handsome real Egyptian dress, and very taking head-drees. Mrs. Flood r A very fantastic dress of &triped silk, most becoming, with Madras lace veil and gold sequim. Miss Tilley : A picturesque Venetian girl's dress.

Mrs. F. Ireland : A very gorgeous crimson dress, embroidered in gold and precious stones, and sequin cap. Mies Moss: A Japanese lady's dress and jewels. Mrs. Rosa, in crimson and gold, very handsome.

Miss Home and Miss Gave in the picturesque dreie of Normandy peasants. Miss Pirijß ae a tambourine girl looked very becoming. Miss Chamberlain: A very handsome canary-coloured silk, enriched with pearls, and turban.-- -

Mies Edith Chamberlain : Fanoy costume of black and crimson, with turban. Mies Root:e, in white muslin, spangled with gold, looked exceedingly well. Mrs. J. L. Wilson, in evening dress and lovely apron, with garlands of flowers. Miss Newry had a very gorgeous attiro, turbaxi, and very chaste jewellery. Miss Barstew, in gipsy costume, looked well.