SOCIETY.

Observer, Volume 9, Issue 529, 9 February 1889, Page 8

SOCIETY.

[Society items of all kinds will be welcome for inJSI Yn this column. All X^bv°A Iv> P°rJ J be addressed, "Society Editor. <>™ v^; £;" „^ Lance," and should reach tins o&ee not, lat,->r than Moad;i7 miirain in «atk weeiv.l —Bandmaster J. Impey was the hero of a complimentary banquet, given by the members of his band, on Monday evening 1 at the Metropolitan Club. Alter the good thing's had been liberally discussed, &nd toasts loyal and otherwise quaffed, the guest of the night was presented with a handsome gold ring. The presentation was made by Mr 0. IVL Uortlnviek. Air Impey acknowledged the valuable souvenir in felicitous term-?. The remainder of the festival was devoted to music and soug". — A TeA.wa.muhi correspondent wiif.es : — The fancy dress ball, which took place in the hall on the 29th nit., was one of the most enjoyable dances of the season. Some of the most striking costumes wore : — Mrs Ahier, Japanese Lady ; Mrs Gresham, Swiss Peasant; Miss Allen, Maid of Athens: Miss Steele, Ladybird ; Miss Wilson, Gipsy ; Miss Harper, Flower Girl ; Mr Gresham, Mepbistophles ; Mr K Bockett, Pirate ; Mr Ahier. Spanish Noble; Mr Burgess, Courtier; Mr Hawke, Sailer ; Miss Storey, Nancy Lee. Mrs Ahier's costume was very much admired, every detail being correct ; Miss Steele was also very original as a Ladybird ; Miss Allen looked very graceful hi her classical costume, and Miss Wilson made a charming Gipsy. Mr Burgess was one of the most striking figures among the motley crowd: Mr Ahier's get-up was also excellent. The TeAwamufcu band supplied the music, assisted by Mr Long on the piano. Mr Carley provided the supper. Dancing was kept up merrily till daylight. — The Caledonian Society scored a trump card in their fortnightly entertainment, held at the Protestant Hall, Karangahape-road, on Wednesday evening. Captain D. H. McKenzie (chairman) took the lead, taking a capital trick with a reading on Bob Roy Macgregor. Mr Tait carried off the honours with a vocal court-card, for which feat he received unbounded applause. Mrs Robinson showed fine elocutionary play. Mr Pitkethley also proved himself possessed ©f considerable skill in this branch. Mr Criglington was first to return to the vocal scoring, carrying all before him. Mr Ness played a high card of melody, his violin solo being one of the efforts of the musical game. Mr A nderson gave a reci tation by way of variety, in which he showed much histrionic prowess. Mr Johnson's concertina solo (encored) and Mrs Cain's song ending a most successful few hours euphony. Dancing was then indulged in with enthusiasm to music contributed by Mr Ness (violin) and Dr Walker (piano). — A plain and fancy dress social eventuated at Cook-str et Hall on Tuesday evening, and afforded a ve-y jolly night. The leading dresses worn were as follows :— Gentlemen .- Spanish Count, Mr G. Havord; Auckland Football Representative, Mr W. Burrows: Jockey. Mr T. Mallaby : Cnbian Planter, Mr F. Hay ward ; ValGnt:iie/M;- -L Burrows ; Sailor, Mr H. Fcrgu-sson ; Pirate. Mr F. Cox; Boatirg Costume. Mr T. Ivluir. ' 1.-sdies: Schoolgirl, Miss N. Roman; Queen of Cards, Miss L. Dicken.son : La Mascotte, Miss X.X ayward ; Baby, Miss Street ; Spanish Lady's M;sid, Miss M. H ayward ; Nancy Lee, Miss U. Dickenson : Pied Hiding Hood, Miss Mcjirevy : Egyptian Girl, Miss Somorvill ; Arline, Mrs Havord; Flower Girl, Miss M. Cox : Llaby, Miss Masters. Several ladies and gentlemen a. so appeared in evening dress. Mr R. Cowan supplied the refreshments. Dancing and games of all sorts made the time fly. But the music, oh, the music !— one violin ! The price charged for admission tickets warranted something hotter in the musical department, and the grumbling, if not loud, was deep. — A correspondent writes : — The annual picnic and sports in connection with, the Kuroeu und Taupaki schools came off on Regatta Day, in one of Mr Russell's paddocks, at Taupaki Station. The youngsters mustered in full force, and the settlers also put in a large appearance. Games and sports held the fort, the excitement culminating in a tug-of-war, the result being a decided victory for Mr Russell's team. There were abundance of dainties wherewith to refresh the inner man.provided by Mosdames Russell, Hur>ter, Johnson, Boord, Vos, and the Misses Barnes. Before the fun terminated, prizes were presented to Miss Laura Johnson, Annie Russell, Kmily Lilly, John Nixon, Joseph Sturct. The presentation ■was followed by ringing cheers for Mrs Boord, Mrs Johnson, and Mr Russell, in which young and old united with right good will. In the evening a service of song, ' The Babes in the Basket,' was given in the schoolroom before a large audience. Mr Jones (the name may be familiar) conducted. The soloists, who did their work in capital style, were Misses Monk, Wilkins?, Barnes, Deioon. and Mr FuVjames. Misp Mary Deacon acted as accompanist with great taste. The readings were •■ contributed by Mr "R. Allan, wlrlst Miss Laura *•' Johnson and Master Jordan came to the front as '. elocutionists. The whole affair was a marked uccess. — Kaiuo was in a state of jollification on Thursday, on which occasion the tradespeople of the district entertained the miners, tl civ sweethearts, wives,' and children, at a picnic, concert ■ and dance. Was there ever such a, day r The .. place fairly ran over with a superabundance of L fun — a flood of enjoyment— followed by se.rious ■* explosions of laughter. First and foremost came . the sports, in which the youth of thr; locality showed their agility under the supervision of ' ' Messrs O'Brien. Day, and Dr Hall. '\he cigar and umbrella ra c caused a lot of amusement the ' secret of success in this event, being that the competitors had to light the cigar and expand the umbrella before starting. Mr Murphy came off conquering hero. The skipping rope match ■ was won by Miss B. Menougher. Next came tea — such 'a spread. Then rounders, tennis. and a pony race --quite an exciting event. In the evening the ball, which had been gorgeously decorated in honour of the event, and illuminated ■with countless celestial lantern*, was the scene of a ball, relieved by all present to be Al at Llojd's. Dancing interpersed by songs, held the boards, and all went merry as German policy in Samoa until the enemy of man chimed the hour

of ' three o'clock in the morning,' when the merry crowd dispersed to seek the quiet and seclusion of home.— [Correspondent) gknti/b-men's street toilettes. —Mr Fairburn : Charming srrey costume ; halftall hat ; deliciously dainty tie. —Mr Eller -. Spotless white trousers ; fawnygrey coat; helmet fii sinlc (very effective). —Mr N Von Stnrnier : Effective fawn toilette, with iv visible check; pretty white collar, with dog-ear revers ; dainty tie : becoming chapean. — MrH. Davey : Exquisitely-fitting toilette in tender srroy, the corsage (tailor made) onemng over a white vest ; ' miniature ' straw hat, banded with ribbon. ■-Mr Spicer wears the most stylish costume of the woHk. comprising grey trousers, n. most recherche short coat of immaculate black cloth, delieatfly oooned to disclose a snowy waistcoat ; half -tall "hat.