THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1, 14 September 1912, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Mtra.]

THE members of the ' Masonic Lodge, Maungawhao, gave an "At Home" in their fine hall, Woodside Road, Mt. Eden, on Friday evening, and it proved an immense success in every way. .Mr Gill (W. M.) and Mrs Gill Stood just inside the hall and welcomed the guests who then found their seats at the bridge or the euchre tables, and soon everyone was engrossed in play. At ten o'clock play ceased, scores were counted,, and it was found that Mrs Baker had gained the gentleman's prize at bridge, and Mrs Dacre the lady's. The euchre tables fell to Mr Keesing and Mrs Plummer, consolation prizes being aAvarded to Mr Oberlin Brown and Mrs James Coe for the lowest scores. A sumptuous supper had been provided by the wives of the members and most tastefully set out on tables Avhich were decorated with very fine daffodils and purple irises. Meanwhile the hall was cleared, and the floor being in perfect condition, and the music by the Denz orchestra very good, dancing was indulged in with great spirit until a late hour, when those left gathered together and sang " For Auld Lang Syne.'

Mrs Gill looked well in a robe of handsomely embroidered Brussels net, with vieux rose trimming. Mrs Wil-son-Smith wore a beautiful gown of nink charmeuse satin panelled with white guipure lace and edged with brown fur. Mrs J. Coe wore a gown of black crepe de chine with yoke and undersleeves of silver tissue. Mrs McFarland was in black silk. Mrs Macfarlane wore a robe of handsome platinum net over black Mrs W. Bridgeman, creme toilette. Mrs &■ W. Burton, black charmeuse, sequin trimming, smart touches of bme. Mrs Plummer, black chifton taffeta, tartan silk scarf. Mrs Hill looked handsome in a goAvn of reseda green chifton taffeta, oriental trimming. Mrs Howie wore a graceful robe of green velvet. Mrs G. Gribbin wore grey charmeuse satin with beaded overdress. Mrs Little (New Plymouth), .silver grey charmuese, bugle trimming.

Mrs 0. Nicholson wore grey satin charmeuse. Mrs Hudson, black satm and jet. Mrs Adkins, white ninon over satin. Mrs Atkinson, black silk. Miss Braithwaite, white satm, gold bugle frnges. Miss McNab, white satin. Mrs Lipscombe, white satm an dsilver. Mrs Frater, rose silk, Veiled with ninon. Mrs Miller, black silk. Miss Miller, white satm Miss Heisjhway, pink satin, veiled with ninon. Mrs King, white satin bughß garnitures. Mrs Churton white satm with overdress of handsomely embroidered ninon. Mrs Keesing wore a pretty emerald green dress. Miss Wil-son-Smith looked charming in a lovely frock of white satin, lace overdress, pink roses in her hair. Miss Griffiths (Tauranga) wore creme satm. Miss P. 'McFarland, pink satm frock Ms Semadeni, black chiffon taffeta. Ms T C Jones, blue satm and lace. Mis J* H. Dickinson, white satm, silver beaded garniture. Miss Gribbm, blue satin, beaded overdress.

Mrs Chapman was wearing a dress of soft white brocade. Mrs S. Cooper, black satin, sequin trimming. Miss Nicholson, pink. Mrs Baker gold satin cloak over an evening # dress. Mis? P. Baker looked pretty in pale blue satin. Mrs Trevethick.wore black satin paisley evening cloak. Miss v. Douglas, blue floral chiffon. Miss Wallace? white satin. Mrs Dacre, creme dress, spangled trimming. Mrs Mueler, handsome black gown.

The Devonport Parish Social Fund held their second dance on Tuesday Evening, there being about 200 present. Amongst those were;:—Mm[ Duder* grey and striped silk. Mrs Palairet, floral ntus'lin relieved with P»ik g ilk Miss Giulgeon, creme silk, spotted net everdwss. Miss Graham, creme net and lace. Miss Bennett, white muslin Miss Boylan, heliotrope velveteen. Miss Boylan, white muslm. Mrs Mynott, pale blue silk. Miss J.

Wheeler, striped silk. Miss N. St. Clair, pink silk. Miss Alison, grey voile and lace. Miss D. Flemming, Avhite spotted muslin. Miss M. Wheeler, pale blue silk. Mrs Mathias, blue silk. Mrs J. Hooper, creme lace gown. Mrs Cronin, salmon pink and black. Mrs N. Hooper, white silk. Miss Burgess, white satin and bugle trimming. Miss de Bourbell, vieux rose satin. Mrs Wright, black velvet. Miss Waters, creme silk and lace.

Miss G. Wrigley, blue voile. Miss Bongard, white silk. Miss Hipkins, flowered muslin. Miss Timewell, white silk. Miss — Bongard, floral muslin. Miss G. Mays, blue voile and creme lace. Mrs Best, flowered muslin and silk. Miss Sutherland, white satin. Miss Young, white silk. Miss Waller, Avhite satin. Miss Manisty, white satin, overdress black ninon. Mrs Cooke, black silk, bead trimming. Miss Restall, white sa|tin, de-wdrop overdress. Miss Hall, pink spotted net over satin. Miss Mathias, white silk. Mrs Clark, white muslin. Miss Swmnerton, floral muslin. Miss Newall, rose pink satin and creme lace. Miss H. Buckworth, pink satin, overdress paisley ninon. Miss Graham, white satin/ Miss Lehuguet, blue satin. Miss Evans, white muslin. Miss Duder, pale blue silk and creme lace. Miss Oliver, floral muslin and pink silk. Miss Mason, flowered muslin. * * *

The engagement is annoucned of Miss Daisy Cranby, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. H. Cranby, Napier, to Mr Le Rew, England. * * *

The Junior Tennis Club, of Takapuna, gave a delightful dance on Thursday evening. The hall was decorated with bunting, and the supper tables with daffodils and anemones. Amongst, those present were : — Miss Mavis Brett, wearing black velvet. Miss N. St. Clair, pale pink silk. Miss Watts, pale blue velvet and swansdown. Miss Sharland, black silk Miss Forrest, white lace. Miss A Brett, white silk. Miss C. Gnbbin white lace dress, with pink roses. Miss Freda Williamson, pale maize silk Miss B. O'Neil, Avhite embroidered muslin. Miss H Morren, creme net dress. Miss E. Thompson, white muslin. Miss Hoe, pale pink silk. Miss Laxon, white silk. Miss Brown, pink floral muslin. Miss — Laxon, vieux rose velveteen.

Miss Seaman, white muslin. Miss Potter, white silk. Miss B. Jeffries, white silk. Miss Western, creme voile. Miss N. Ansenne, tussore" silk. Miss Mactier, tussore silk. Miss M. Mley, pink voile. Miss J Akers Avhite crepolinne. Miss E. Esdale pale blue silk Miss Thompson, nattier blue silk*. Miss L. Bond, brown voile. Miss L. Corrie, spotted muslin. Miss B. Wilson, white muslin Miss Stewart, pale blue voile. Miss N Boak, white 5 satin. Miss R. Blomfield navy blue velveteen. Miss M. Brett, black velveteen and creme lace .collar and cuffs. Miss Mahoney, pink satin Miss Douglas, white muslin. Ihe chaperones were Mesdames Esdale, O'Neil, Brett, Wilson and Morren. • • •

The engagement is annouced of Miss Eileen Gibbons, of Kopu, to Lieutenant Spooner, of Melbourne. The marriage will shortly eventuate. * * *

Mrs Hodgson, of Arnold-street, Rocky Nook, arranged an At Home m connection with the local croquet club, which was to take place at her residence on Saturday afternon, but S to her being unavoidably out of town, Miss Pilcher carried the function through in a thoroughly enoyable manner. The guests all wore some article betokening a street and each had to guess what was represented? Mesdamel Ellisdon, Bnowdon and Wilson being the winners, and receivpretty trophies. The floral, decorations of the tea tables consisted of fresias and daffodils.

Miss Pilcher wore a dress of heliotrope satin, with overdress of handsome creme lace. Mrs Greatbach was wearing a black costume, creme silk blouse. Mrs Wakerley, J™., blue chiffon taffeta. Mrs Wilson, black and white tweed costume, blue hat. Mrs. Wright, black silk. Mrs Fagg, g7ey costume, hat with gold coloured ribW. Miss Dane green cloth dress, creme lace yoke. Miss Small, nattier blue costume, blue velvet hat. Mrs Snowdon, creme serge costume, lace blouse. Mrs W. Taylor, navy velvet dress, putty straw hat. Mrs

Howie, dress of navy silk, black hat with pink roses. Mrs Dickson, black silk. Mrs Page, black silk dress, black toque with plumes.

Mrs Shaw's smart grey tweed dress had a large black velvet collar ; her Avhite hat had black and white trimming. Miss Dorothy Atkin was daintily frocked in creme, with a touch of blue, white hat with lancer plume. Mrs Ellisdon wore a navy costume, creme silk blouse. Mrs Massey, long black coat Avith blue revers, Sunshine Girl hat with blue flowers. Mrs Cobb, blue cloth dress, putty and black hat. Mrs Butler, black dress, white hat, black plumes. Mrs Gordon, navy costume, black hat, white plumes. Mrs Wakerley, sen., black silk gown, black bonnet. Mrs Small, blue lustre costume, black hat. Miss Tudehope, navy dress, oriental trimming, black hat Avith Avings. Mrs Clark, brown tweed costume. Miss Clark, nattier blue dress, oriental trimming. Miss Burton, black costume, creme lace blouse.

The second annual ball in connection with the Mt. Albert Orchestral Society took place in the Town Hall on the evening of September 4th and was a very great success, the floor space being comfortably filled with, dancers and the gallery holding a large number of interested spectators. Ihe staircase leading to the hall had archways of nikau palms, and the ballroom looked very pretty, the pillars being swathed Avith heliotrope and gold—the society's colours. Standing out from each pillar was a Japanese door screen in brilliant colours, and gaily hued shades screened the lights. An avenue of palms led into the supper room, where again nikau palms were used with good effect. On the supper tables were bowls of daffodils mingled with clematis. Ihe orchestra of thirty instruments, under the baton of Mr V. N. Lester rendered splendid dance music, and before the ball-started, two overtures. Coronation March" and "An Evening Hour," were played. During the supper interval, impromptu dances were played by a small orchestra under Mr S .Green.

The dressing of the ladies was pretty and those noticed were : Mrs A. Aley, wearing pink satin, veiled with floral chiffon, smart touch of black. Mrs Macfarlane, . black cbarmeuse satin, handsome overdress of platinum net Mrs Usher, pretty dress ot tangerine satin, overdress of silver embroidered net, pink roses. Mrs Keating, smart frock of heliotrope satin, with the new caught-up draping. Miss L Rhodes, pretty frock of white charmeuse satin, Silk lace trimming. Miss Laroe dainty dress m coral pink, turquoise embroideries. Miss N. Large charming frock of white satm, tun c of emerald green beaded net Miss Rogers, pink silk, silver beaded overdiS. Miss A. Pritchard, . crimson satin. Miss R. Irwin, tangerine satin, veiled with grey ninon. Miss ft. Irwin, white satin, ninon overdress, silve?' trimming. Miss Herrick white chiffon taffeta, creme lace, silver trimming. Miss Henry, pink satin, beaded trimming. Miss Roe, blue satm, overdress of silver beaded ninon.

Miss Boeker (Wellington), deep creme charmeuse satin, ninon oveidress. Miss Grainger whii* silk. Miss I \ustin, blue velvet. Miss m. Youn- white silk. Miss Dye, white satin Miss Monstedt, pale blue satm. liands of handsome beaded embroidery. M I3 R Woods, white satin charmeuse, Sk iL trimming. satin, veiled with blackmet. Miss v. s^s trimming. Miss Ben, nett white satm, crystal trimming. Miss Lawson, white duchesse satm, £ fichu 'Miss Rita Macfarlane white satin, silver Sayers, blue satm, chifton rucnmgs. * * *

Mrs Reynolds, amethyst overdress. Miss Madge Walters, white satin charmeuse Miss. — Walters, pink satin, veiled with hehotrope ninon. Miss IL.Dawes pale blue charmeuse satin Mrs: Syd. Atkinson.pale pink satm Mrs Webbei champagne coloured satm. Miss Ouin; white satin, pink roses. Miss G eim, pink. Miss M .Clark, white satin Miss C. Clark, blue Miss Clark, piiik. Miss Levy, white satm and ninon. Miss Dawson, pink chiffon taffeta. Miss Donald. Mrs Fitt, white satin, veiled • with ninon Mrs Towner, creme lace dress. Miss

O. James, blue satin. Miss Elmbranch, blue satin. Miss — Elmbranch, white satin, silk fringes .Miss Heighway, creme silk, with ruchings. Miss Semadeni, white satin. Miss Haslett, blue satin, veiled with silver beaded ninon. Miss Mollie Taylor, creme. Miss Lillie Taylor, white satin. Miss Hazel Taylor, pink satin. Miss Page, white silk and lace. Miss O'Brien, pink satin. Miss Coldicutt, white satin, sequin overdress. Miss Mewel, bine satin. Miss Delahunty, white satin, pink roses. Miss Maberley, white satin, crimson roses. Miss Mansell, green satin. Miss Zoe Moses, pretty frock of pink satin. Miss Fraser, frock of white lace - flowers, with tunic of apricot ninon. Miss • Mac Lean, white satin, lace overdress. * * * A very pretty Avedding took place on Tuesday afternoon, 9th inst., in Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, Avhen Miss Muriel Gribbin, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gribbin, of " Overden," Calliope Road, Devonport, was united to Mr Sydney Willis, eldest son of Mr Robert Willis, of Papakura, the • marriage rites being performed by the Rev. Mark Sutton, vicar of the parish. Mr Gribbin gave away his daughter, who looked lovely in her wedding dress of ivory Duchess satin, veiled with marquisette and trimmed with silk lace. A spray of orange blossoms Avas carried across the bodice, and the court train had true lovers' knots of the same flowers. Attached to a spray of orange blossoms resting on her hair, was a flowing embroidered net veil, and she carried a beautiful bridal bouquet ■ • » Misses Althea and Audrey Gribbin, sisters of the bride, acted as bridesmaids. Miss Althea looked* pretty in pale blue charmeuse satin, with fichu of creme lace, large hat of pink satin, veiled with ninon and wreathed with lilies of the valley. Miss Audrey looked charming in pale heliotrope charmeuse satin Avith panels of creme lace, large grey hat smartly trimmed Avith white lace and pink roses. Both young ladies wore their bridesmaids' presents, gold Wristlet Avatches, and carried lovely bouquets of sweet, peas and ferns. The best man was Mr James Pascoe, and the groomsman, Mr H. Wade. On the conclusion of the ceremony, a reception Avas given by the bride's parents at their residence. The breakfast table looked lovely with bowls of hyacinths and daffodils, garlands of the same flo Avers being used around the sides ot the table. * * * Mrs Gribbin (bride's mother) wore a beautiful robe of nattier blue charmeuse satin veiled Avith black lace, black hat with white lancer plume. Mrs Willis (bridegroom's mother), pretty dress of amethyst silk, poplin elaborately braided, black plumed hat. Mrs S. Clarke (bride's grandmother), gown of black satin, lace and chiffon cape, black bonnet, white > aigrettes. Mrs Fred Clarke, mauve velvet gown, oriental trimming, smart hat. Mrs S. S. Clarke, dress of saxe blue charmeuse satin, creme lace yoke and sleeves, black hat with white plumes. Mrs Chappie Clarke, champagne coloured silk dress, lace panels, black hat, floral trimming. Miss , Cherry Gribbin, creme dress, grey straw hat with flowers. Miss Yvonne Gribbin, white embroidery dress, white hat. Mrs Walters, grey dress, creme yoke, black hat. Mrs Shanaghan, black dress, black hat. * * * Miss Walter wore a black silk dress, black hat. Miss Walters, vieux rose silk, black hat. Miss Kathie Walters, nattier blue frock, grey hat. Mrs A. Willis, grey costume, pretty hat. Mrs Hammond, creme silk dress, velvet coat, black hat. Mrs Harrowell, vieux rose dress, black hat, pink crown. Miss Harrowell, nattier blue costume, large white hat with plumes. Mrs Mitchell, blue costume, hat to match. Mrs Harold Walters, creme dress, becoming hat. Mrs Francis Gribbin, creme dress, black hat, white feather. Miss Gribbin, black toilette. Mrs Pitts, creme dress, black hat, blue feather. Mrs W. Blomfield, navy cloth tailored costume, lace collar, black hat with white feather. Miss Olive Clark, nattier blue dress, strawhat with roses. ■ * • * * Mrs 0. Nicholson was in nattier blue silk, black hat with plumes. Miss Nicholson, rose silk, Avhite lace fichu, black and pink hat. Mrs W. # Neumegen, gown of silver grey charmeuse, plumed hat. Mrs Squirrel, mole velvet, mauve and grey hat. Miss Squirrel, dress in the New blue colour, black

hat, pink roses. Mrs Alf. Pascoe, vieux rose silk, black hat with pink roses. Miss Goudie, champagne and blue dress, black hat with pink roses. Miss Evans, creme dress, white hat. with golden wing. Mrs Williamson, reseda green silk, pretty hat with blue roses. Miss V. Williams, frock of pink paisley silk, hat to match. Mrs Robinson, mole velvet, lace collar, black hat with pink roses. Miss Robinson, heliotrope silk, becoming hat. Mrs Laurilvs Henriksen, silver grey charmeuse satm handsomely trimmed with silk lace, large black hat with plumes. Miss Irene Henriksen, dress in the NeAv blue cloth, black hat "with white feather. Mrs Pitt, grey satin, grey hat, floral trimming. Miss Willis, black lace over black satin. Miss Pearson, embroidered dress, large black and.white hat. Miss Alleyne Brett, white embroidered muslin frock, white hat. Misses Fallon, black toilettes. * * * The beautiful presents which were set out in the breakfast room, received great admiration. The bride and bridegroom have gone a trip to the South Sea Islands, Mrs Willis travelling in a smart navy costume with silk facings, and a becoming brown hat Avith berries. * * * A large and influential committee promoted a smart little dance which took place in the Masonic Hall, Upper Queen Street, on the sth inst., the object being to aid in raising funds for the Newmarket Free Kindergarten. The floor of the hall is in splendid order for dancing and Mr Armiger's orchestra played, delightful music, so the greatest enjoyment was felt by everyone present. The committee of ladies were responsible for the excellent supper which Avas served on tables Avhich were so artistically done with golden daffodils, violets and lycopodium that they Avould readily take a prize ?i a flower show. The platform in the hall was also prettily decorated. Here great bowls of arum lilies were flanked Avith large palms. The chaperones Avere Mesdames E. D. Aubin, P. S. Butler, R. Carnachan, D. A. Hay and E. V. Miller. Mrs Aubin wore a handsome robe of Avhite, and lace tunic of Avhite ninon edged with silk fringe, and there Avere smart touches of green satin. Mrs Butler looked exceedingly nice in black satin charmeuse, beaded overdress. Mrs Carnachan Avas prettily frocked in white satin with an embroidered ninon overdress. * * * Mrs D. A. Hay was elegantly dressed in brown velvet. Mrs E. V. Miller looked nice in heliotrope silk crepe. Mrs Dudley wore a black sequin robe. Miss D. Webster, creme crepe de chine. Miss M. Miller, creme satin and silk fringes. Miss E. Miller, Avhite satin. Mss Sloman, pale blue veled wth black nnon. Miss Mulgan, creme satin. Miss Ward, white satin, ninon tunic, pink roses. Mi-ss Hislop, smart frock in black satin and Avhite ninon. Miss Humphries, lace dress, crimson roses. Miss Shaw, wedgwood blue dress. Miss Miller (England), navy chiffon taffeta, crimson roses. Miss Z. Duder, pale pink satin, Maltese lace trimming. Miss M. Campbell, heliotrope satin and ninon. Miss J. Robertson, pink satin and Avhite lace. Miss Mona Hay, grey satin charmeuse, cerise trimming. Miss Daphne Hay, pink satin veiled with grey. Miss Butler, white satin, blue hair bandeau. Miss D. Butler, vieux rose satin and ninon. Miss Mahon, black charmeuse satin, pink roses. Miss Connolly, blue satin, pink roses. Miss M. Connolly, pale green crepe de chine. * » • Miss Dolly Farquhar came in white satin veiled with gold beaded net. Miss Hanan, pink satin, beaded chiffon. Miss Mander, pink satin. Miss Gutteridge, saxe blue ninon. Miss Brookfield, vieux rose satin veiled with grey. Miss Birch, blue satin. Miss H. Russell, white satin, cerise hair bandeau. Miss E. Spinks, white satin, pink hair bandeau. Miss Fowlds, pale blue. Miss Dewes, vieux rose satin. Miss Birch, blue satin. Miss Kneebone, white satin veiled with floral chiffon. Miss G. 0 ? Neill, pale green silk. Miss D. O'Neill, white satin. Miss Bongard, blue silk. Miss Ganeway, pink satin. Miss Newell, pink satin. Miss Alderton, pink satin. * * * Tliere is every indication that the annual ball in connection with Mr F. C. Basset's dancing classes will be a .huge success. The function is to be ' -U9AB -tepTitf uo 'TI B H UAIo _ aT W n l PI BT I ing, and the tickets are in great demand.

A most successful and enjoyableEuchre Party, given in Buchanan's tea rooms on the evening oi the 4th inst., was promoted by Mrs Owen Mahon and Mrs Bnerly, assisted by Mesdames Passmore, Norbury, Dickeson, Bell, Water, Connor, Dawson, Michaels, Misses Pileher and Brown. About 100 guests took part in the game, and the first prize for ladies (a silver spray ..scent bottle was won by Miss Dawson, the second (a bread fork) by Mrs Ellis! don. Mr Dean scored the gentlemen's first prize and Mr Winks second * * Mrs BHerley wore a lovely satin dress, with spangled net tunic. Mrs Owen Mahon looked well in a pretty dress of creme silk and iace, white silk opera cloak. Mrs Passmore, smart wlnte satm dress, blue coat with fur trimming. Mrs Michaels, black satin, handsome lace trimming. Mrs Connor, black velvet, trimmed with maltese lace. Mrs Norbury, grey ninon, oriental trimming. Mrs Dawson, black and white silk toilette. Mrs Dicker son, dress of rich creme lace, blue coat. Mrs Slater, vieux rose gown coat to match. Miss Pileher, creme satm, pearl trimming, handsome apricot cloak. Miss Brown, creme satin veiled with lace. Mrs F. Gaudin, amethyst velvet, lace collar. Miss Hill (Wellington) looked lovely in black satin, with an overdress of turquoise net, blue evening cloak. Mrs Leydon (Wellington) wore an elegant black velvet gown, relieved with creme lace. * * * Mrs Laurie wore pale heliotrope satin, spangled trimming. Miss Cook, blue dress, grey cloak. Mrs Cahill, vieux rose satin. Miss Hutchings, blue silk. Miss Lumsden, black silk. Miss Bond, white silk dress, coat of crimson velvet. Miss McNab, gown of black crepe de chine, creme trimming. Mrs Burton, dress of black satin, blue silk scarf. Miss Burton, vieux rose silk. Mrs Tattersall, black silk.' Mrs Grayson, creme silk, blue coat with silver fringe. Mrs Henry, white and green toilette. Mrs Waring, black silk, pretty scarf. Mrs Squirrel, amethyst charmeuse satin. Mrs Keid, black silk, nattier blue coat. Mrs Carter, grey ninon over pink silk, pretty coat. Miss Johnson, creme silk and lace, blue coat. Miss — Johnson, maize silk dress, grey coat. * * * Miss Moir came in black silk, blue coat. Miss Moir, creme silk. Miss Smythe, creme silk dress, blue coat. Miss — Smythe; grey ninon. Miss Winks, black toilette, black silk relieved with creme. Mrs Ellisdon, black silk. Mrs Millen, saxe blu» silk, relieved with creme. Mrs Kretchmar, nattier blue voile. Miss Dawson, creme silk dress, spangled scarf. Miss — Dawson, black silk, lace scarf. Miss Symes, grey velvet. Mrs Kennon (Wellington), black velvet. Miss Daphne Knight, white satin, veiled with brown net, trimmed with fur. Mrs Godfellow, amethyst satin, ninon overdress. Miss Conquer, black and. silver toilette. Miss Newdick, creme satin dress. Miss Tapper, amethyst satin. Miss D. Tapper, lovely dress of white satin, overdress of oriental lace. Miss Harris, dress of creme lace.