LADY'S LETTER FROM AUCKLAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1746, 23 August 1905, Page 27

LADY'S LETTER FROM AUCKLAND

(By ‘ ‘Myem o. ”)

A very pleasant musical “At Home” has been given by Mi' and Mrs Brett at -"To Kiteroa,” Lake Takapxxna, when, amongst those invited, were Mr and Mrs W. J. Geddis, Mr arid Mrs Ghas. Williamson, Mr and Mrs Masfen, ,the latter looking exceptionally handsome in a black voile skirt with pretty crossover blouse of yellow silk, Mr and Mrs Paul Hansen, Dr and Mrs Parkes, the latter in black voile with numerous tiny French bows of narrow black ribbon a id scarf of black chiffon, Mr and Mrs Arthur Brett, Mrs. S'harland, the Misses Berry (2), Mrs Alison and the Misses Alison (2), Mrs and? Miss Cotter, Mrs Oxley, the Rev. Mr and Mrs A. F. Smith, Miss Oourtayne, the Misses AbMr and Mrs Ebdaile. Miss Katie Nelson, the Misses Goldie (2), Mr and Mrs H. L. Brett, Colonel and Mrs Burton and Mr and Mrs O’Neill, etc., etc. Everone was" allowed to wander about the balconies and different reception rooms at will, for when “Te Kiteroa” does open its doors it is in no halfhearted fashion, Our hostess was wearing a smart black chiffon, with ruchings on the flounce and flowing sleeves, the corsage o-f which was finished with jet passementerie. x The “At Home” arranged" by the management of the Tittell Bruno company in the Choral Hall last Friday afternoon to introduce this charming actress to Auckland society was attended by such a large number as to mike it almost impossible for me to see quite who were there. The guest of the afternoon was in turquoise blue satin profusely trimmed with Roman embroidery, while fastened on the shoulder with a bunch of violets was a lovely coat of satin and lace, the whole adorned by a large white chiffon hat with blue shaded feathers and chiffon. Small tables were scattered about the hall, from which afternoon tea was served.

The French historic play “L’Aiglon” is at present on the boards, and, of course, the company are drawing gala houses, for we have been saving up our spare cash for the long expected Tittell Brune company for some time past. -> The annual ball given by the Auckland garrison officers was held in the gun room attached to the drill shed. The decorations were well arranged, the platform being fitted up as a drawingroom, while the drill shed itself was turned into a large and 'beautiful garden with seats and cosy nooks everywhere. Amongst others present were Mr and Mrs Arthur Myers, the latter in a turquoise blue silk, the front panel of skirt and the corsage of which were draped with rich cream lace, Mr and Mrs W. R. Bloomfield, the Misses Browning (2), Miss Eva Firth, Mrs and Miss Shera, Mr and Mrs J. R. Reed, Dr and Mrs Siharman, Mr and Mrs W. Coleman, the latter in ivory crepe de chine, elaborately tucked and finished with lace; Miss Ida Thompson, Dr and Mrs Purchas, Mr and Mrs Eliot Davis, the latter in cream satin, Mr and Mrs Ernest Davis, the latter in black velvet with rich g,ream iaoe, Colonel and Mi’s Holgate, Miss Philson and Mr and Mrs Tewsley, etc., etc. The Misses Jackson, “Holly Bush,” Remuera, have given a good-bye dance iu the Remuera Hall, for the building is to be pulled down and rebuilt at an early date. The music was supplied by Burke’s string baud. The guests, who were received by Mr and Mrs Jackson and their two daughters, numbered, amongst others, the Rev. H. L. and Mrs Snow, Mr and Mrs Proude, Mrs J. H. Jackson, Mr and Mrs Thornton Jackson, Mr and Mrs Andrew Hanna, Sir Robert and Lady Lockhart, Mrs Maitland, Miss Thorne George, Mrs and the Misses Cotter (2), Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, Mrs Kekwicb, Miss Dorothy Ware, the Misses Browning (2), Mrs Biack, Miss Kitty Clark and Miss Northcroft, etc., etc. Several members of the Golf Club, under the chaneronage of Mrs Willie

Bloomfield (captain), have left for Napier to take part in the Tournament. The present champion, Miss Eileen Lewis, is amongst tho number.