TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2258, 10 June 1897, Page 43

TABLE TALK

Monday Aftebnoon. Last Monday evening a most enjoyable musical party was given by Mrs D'Arey Haggitt, at her residence inßoslyn. Between 40 and 50 guests were present, a number of ■whom contributed to the evening's enjoyment. The large drawing room was used for a music room, and later on some of the party found their way to another room, where tables were arranged for games of euchre, which were much appreciated. Mr Haggitt sang, "as did .also the Messrs Hsgaitt; Mr J. Haggitt played a piano solo," and MiBS Haggilt gave a very good recitation. Songs were also contributed by Mrs Valentine, Miss Neill, Mr Hume, and Mr Keith Ramsay. Mr Phil. Wright played a violin obligato, accompanied on the piano by Miss Wright, and piano pieces were played by Miss Branson, Mr Dick, and Mr D. Maclean. Altogether a thorough musical treat was enjoyed. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Haggitt, Miss Haggitt, Miss M. Haggitt, the Messrs Hsggitr, Mr and Mrs Spencer Brent, Mr and Mrs Valentine, Mr and Mrs Sargood, Mr Phil and Miss Wright, Miss Bartleman, Miss Handyside, Mr K. and Miss Ramsay, Miss Brent, Mr E. and Miss Macassey, Mr and Miss Branson, Mr Dick, ULx D'Arey Haggitt, Mr D. Maclean, Mr Hume, Sec. - Mrs Haggitt wore black with jet trimmings ; Miss Haggitt, a pretty pink silk dress ; Miss M. Haggitt, a pink frcck with large sash fastened from the shoulders ; Mrs Spencer Brent, green velvet dress with sleeveless bodice of green silk ; Mrs Valentine, green plush dress trimmed with silk and edged with fur trimming ; Miss S. Bartleman, white silk and chiffon; Miss Handyside, a black skirt and bodice of green and yellow brocade ; Miss Ethel Neill, white satin dress, the bodice trimmed with lace; Miss Shand, pink silk with black trimmings. On Friday evening a brilliant and most

successful ball was given by Mrs SiaclairThomson at her residence In Park street. Transit House is In every way admirably adapted for the entertainment of a large number of guests, and ss it contains a spacious ballroom, the comfort and pleasure of the dancers were secured. Although fully 150 guests were present on Friday evening there was no crowding whatever, as besides the ballroom so many other rooms were thrown open for the use of the guests. The host and hoßtess received in the drawing; room, and the dancers soon found their way through the spacious corridor to the ballroom, whilst those ladies who did not care to dance could either rsmain in the drawing room or occupy seats prepared In the ballroom, where they could be spectators of the gay sight around them. The billiard room and cardroom were also in readiness for non-dancers, to which not a few of the men found their way. The ballroom floor was in perfect condition, and Mr Yates supplied his usual inspiriting music, the extras being played by Mrs Rose, Mr Macphersoc, and Miss Macassey. Snpper was served in the dining room, where the table was daintily decorated with chrysanthemums. All the arrangements were perfect, and a, most enjoyable evening Was spent by all. Amongst the guests were Judge and Mrs Williams, the Misses Williams, Mrs Ritchie, Mr snd Mrs George Denniston, Mr and Mrs W. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Michie, Mr and Mrs Butterworth, Mr and Mrs Grierson, Mr and Mrs Petre, Mr and Mrs O. Rattray, Mrs Kettle, Mr and Mrs E. Reynolds, Mrs Rose, Miss Rattray, Miss R. Neill, Mies Elsie Bel), Mits Bartleman, Miss Boyd, the Misses Reynolds, the Misses Gibson, the Misses MacLaren, Miss E. Gilkisoc, Miss Graham, the Misses Shand, Misa Maitland, Mies Robinson, the Misses Batohelor, Miss Morris, Miss M. Sise, Miss Neil!, Miss Cargill, Miss G. Roberta, Miss Ulricb, the Misses Weoster, Misa MacasHey, Mr H. Kettle, Mr G. Sise, Mr P. Wright, Mr Black, Captain Craddock, Mr Sargeant, Mr G. Ritchie, the Messrs Roberto, Mr J. C. Marshall, Mr Matheson, Mr HowdeD, Mr Macdonald, Mr Macassey, Mr N. Sievwright, Mr D. Hagpitt, Mr j. Cameron, Mr Rankin, the Messrs Fisher, Mr Harvey, Mr Tapley, Mr Ayres, Mr Mscpherson, Mr Tamer, Mr K.JRatnsay, Sco. Two young debutantes, Miss Denniston and Miss Nina Gibson; took this opportunity of | making their first appearance in public, and both looked very fresh and charming. Miss Denniston wore a lovely dress of white silk, the bodice and sleeves trimmed with puffings of chiffon and silver passementerie, and [ carried a pretty white bouquet. Miss Nina [ Gibson wore a lovely dress of white satin, I the bodice trimmed with a bertha of chiffon spangled with gold sequins and bunches of lilies of the valley, the sleeves also of spangled chiffon, and carried an exquisite shower bouquet. | -Mrs Sinclair-Thomson wore a handsome gown of rich pink satin brocaded with grey, the bodies trimmed with embroidered lace ; Mrs Williams wore green and gold brocade with front composed of green satin ; Miss Williams, blaok drees with sleeveless bodice of pink veiled in black ; M-'s* Dora Williams (a debutante of this season) wore a charming drees of white satin with bodice of pure white chiffon ; Mrs Arthur Fisher, a handsome gown of white satin, the bodice trimmed with silverand chiffon ; MrsDavies, cream Bilk dress trimmed with silver and chiffon ; Miss Elsie Bell, smart dress of yellow silk brocaded with white, the bodice trimmed with white ohiffon ; Miss Rita Neill, white striped satin, the bodice elaborately trimmed with pearl passementerie ; Miss Rachel Reynolds, dresß of yellow floral chine silk with lace on the bodice; Miss Maud Reynolds, pinksilk; Mrs Michie, handsome gown of buttercup satin, both skirt and bodice trimmed with cream lace ; Mrs 0. Rattray, ivory satin handsomely trimmed with pearl ornaments and passementerie ; Mrs Ritchie's dress was composed of pink floral chine silk ; Miss MacLaren, grey silk dreßs with revere edged with steel passementerie ; Miss Ethel MacLaren, white silk, the bodice trimmed with deep frills of white accordeon - pleated chiffon ; Mrs Kettle, black brocade with jet trimmiDgs; Mrs W. Reynolds, handsome dres"s of bright blue silk, the bodice trimmed with chiffon ; Miss Gibson, pale blue silk, the skirt edged with silver passementerie and the bodice trimmed with silver, and butterfly sleeves of pink silk and blue ; Mrs Grierson.ambßr satin and black lace ; Miss Hilda Williams (Wellington), bright blue satin bodice and sleeves of white chiffon, finished with a deep corselet belt of the blue satin ; Miss Batchelor, stylish dress of heliotrope brocade ; Miss Ethel Batchelor, pretty dress of white satin and lace, finished with a large sash edged with lace ; Mis Batterwortb, white satin trimmed with black-jetted lace ; Miss Wright, stylish dress

of pale blue satin trimmed with white lace ; Miss S Bartlernan, pink silk; Miss Handyaide (Hawke's Bay), yellow satin and lace ; Miss E. Gilkison, pretty dress of bright red silk trimnißd with red chiffon ; Mi3s Boyd, stylish dress of white satin, the bodice trimmed with lace and buttercups; Miss Maud Sise, a very pretty dresg of white silk and lace, with sleeves of white brocade ; Miss Gt. Roberts, dress of yellow bengaline with bodice of aocordeon-pleated yellow chiffon over whits satin, rows of Valenciennes lace being placed on the chiffon ; Mrs Anfrere Fenwick, dress of bine striped silk, the costume completed by a band of black velvet encircling the throat; Miss MorriF, pretty dress of pink atriped silk with deep lace trimming the bodice; Miss Ethel Neill, dress of pink figured silk, thebodicfe trimmed with white chiffon; Miss Ruby Neill, white silk trimmed with silver ; Miss Robinson, white silk dress, the bodice trimmed with violets ; Miss Macassey, white figured silk and lace trimmings; Miss Rittr&y, black, with chiffon sleeves and neck trimmings ; Miss Webster, blue silk, and Miss G-. Webster pink silk ; Miss Scott, dress of white corded silk trimmed with chiffon and lace ; Miss Graham, a dress of sapphire blue satin with white lace trimmiDg the bodice. The second evening of the Kahringa Club will be at Mrs Ogston'e house in High street, when Mrs Molland will be chairwoman. The Hoc. W. J. M. Larnacb, accompanied by Mrs and Miss Larnacb, has left for Sydney, en route for Brisbane, Mr Larnach having been appointed representative of New Zealand at the Queensland Exhibition, which was formally opened last month in Brisbane, Mrs and Miss Gibson left for Sydney on Sunday by the Talune, where they purpose spending the winter months. Miss Handysido is paying a visit to Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs Bartlemau, Royal terrace. Miss Hilda Williams (Wellington) is staying in Dunedin at present. Mr and Mrs James Mills were to leave Sydney by the Moana to-day for Auckland. While in Melbourne Mr and Mrs Mills were guests at Government Houbs for a few days. Amongst the guests at the same time were his Excellency Rear-admiral Bridge, Flaglieatenant Duff, Miss Manning, and Mr and Miss Peckitt, &c. The vice-regal party, consisting of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Brassey, Captain and the Hon, Mrs Freeman Thomas, and Lord Richard Nevill, accompanied by their guests, attended the Queen's Birthday race meeting at Flemington. Miss Florence Mills has left Christchurch, and is staying in Oamaru, where she is the guest of Mrs Reid, Elderelie. Miss Mills is paying visits on the West Coast, and Miss Gertrude is staying with Mrs Studholme at Waimate. Miss Broderick is at present in Napier, where she is the guost of Mrs Hindmarsh. Invitations have been issued by Sir James and Lady Prendergast for a large ball at Government House, Wellington, to be held on June 23, in honour of the Qneen's accession to the throne. Sir James Prendergaat, as Acting-governor, held a levee on the Quean's Birthday.