AUCKLAND

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 35, 29 August 1891, Page 323

AUCKLAND

Dear Bee, August 18. Although, the weather, was boisterous, cold, and extremely unpleasant, still it did not deter a large number of ladies from being present at Potter’s Paddock to witness the weekly football matches. The Parnell and city clubs occupied the ground in front of the grand stand, and therefore their match excited the greatest amount of interest. The result was an easy win for Parnell, City not even getting a chance to score. Miss Atkinson (Park Road) wore a stylish dark tweed gown, fur collarette, and small hat with crimson trimmings ; a young lady with her looked nice in a dark gown, handsome plush jacket, and stylish felt hat; the young bride, Mrs Herbert Gould, looked exceedingly pretty in a stylish brown tweed gown, hat to correspond, and feather boa ; her sister, Miss Haliday, wore a neat and stylish navy cloth costnme, fawn bat and fur pelerine; Miss Baird, stylish dark green costume, hat to match, and seal plush jacket ; Miss Kirkwood, pretty navy blue cloth costume, the jacket trimmed with black astrachan, navy felt hat with feathers ; Miss Hilda Ruck, stylish navy blue cloth gown, jaunty little black straw hat, and fur pelerine ; Miss Jervis accompanied her, wearing a becoming navy and crimson costume, and small hat to correspond ; Miss Wilson grey tweed gown, seal plush jacket, and brown Alpine hat trimmed with ribbon ; Miss Mulgan, grey tweed gown with large spots grey felt bat and fur collarette ; her sister wore a green costume, grey felt hat, and grey tweed jacket; Mrs Davey, long brown tweed cloak, and brown bonnet; Miss Devore was enveloped in a long fur-lined cloak, her hat I think, being black ; Miss Bertha Devore was in navy blue ; Miss Firth wore a stylish gown and jacket of navy blue cloth, and tiny hat to match ; she was accompanied by Miss C. Lawford, also gowned in navy blue, the jacket opening over a full bodice of white material spotted with crimson, small green hat ; Mrs Jervis, black costume, hat to correspond, and long grey boa; Miss Henderson, stylish plaid tweed gown, plush jacket, and brown felt hat; Miss Pierce, black mourning costume, hat to match ; Miss M. Slator, brown tweed cloak, and pretty little hat ; Misses Brown, grey tweed gowns plush jackets, and stylish black hats. A private subscription Cinderella dance was given in the Forester’s Hall, a committee of ladies assisting the gentlemen in carrying out the arrangements, the result being a most successful and exceedingly enjoyable evening. The Hoor was in excellent condition, while the dance music supplied by Mr Adams left nothing to be desired. Mrs Schappe wore a very handsome trained gown of rich cream satin with gold trimmings ; Mrs Anthony, handsome black evening dress ; Miss Montgomery, pretty dress of crimson gauze with gold tinsel stripe running through; Miss Knight, stylish gown of pale pink cashmere, with aigrettes of feathers ; Miss I. Eaton, pretty red tarlatan gown ; Miss J. Eaton looked nice in blue ; Miss Warren wore a pretty cream cashmere gown ; Miss Dickey, a dainty white cashmere evening dress; Miss M. Dickey, pretty cream cashmere gown ; Miss S. Dickey also wore a pretty evening dress of gold satin trimmed with pale bine lace ; Miss Cossar, a very tasteful gown of cream cashmere ; Miss P. Cossar

was in a black evening dress, the low bodice sparkling with St ; Miss Court, very pretty cream cashmere evening dress ; iss Scott looked nice in a pink cashmere gown made with demi-train ; Miss A. Scott, pretty blue cashmere gown relieved with white ; Miss E. Davis, becoming white evening dress, pink silk sash and ribbons ; Miss Edwards, winecoloured gown relieved with cream. A number of other pretty gowns were worn, but I have, unfortunately, forgotten the names of the respective wearers. The Misses Billington entertained a number of friends at their residence, Richmond, a highly enjoyable evening being spent in dancing, etc. A special bus conveyed a number of guests from town, returning after midnight.

A very enjoyable birthday party was given upon the same evening at the residence of the Hon. W. Swanson, City Road, a large number of guests being present. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours of the morning, the guests dispersing after spending an exceedingly pleasant evening.

A delightfully enjoyable evening was recently spent in the Northcote Hall by a party of Ponsonby ladies and gentlemen, who were conveyed in a special steamer over to the quiet little marine suburb The party was chaperoned by Mesdames G. W. Owen, T. Owen, J. R. Banna, Brooking, and Palmer. Amongst the unmarried ladies were the Misses Devore, Harley, Beale (2). Porter, Woodyear, Owen (2), Terry (2), Palmer (2), Gill (2), Cobb, and several others. The supper was provided by the ladies of the party, each taking with her a well filled basket. It is, indeed, surprising what a delicious supper was produced from those baskets, the table just groaning under the weight of good things. The gentlemen engaged the hall, the steamer, and the musicians, the latter being the Italians who have lately charmed our citizens by playing in the streets. I need scarcely tell you the dance music was simply delicious, for not only do they keep perfect time, but they also play all the latest and prettiest airs. The harp is also sweet, and a change from the piano. The party returned to town shortly after midnight, delighted with their evening’s pleasure, and declaring the dance one of the most enjoyable of the season. Evening dress was not worn, the ladies wisely wearing warm gowns, thus avoiding the chance of catching cold going to and fro on the water. I noticed Mrs Whitney, jun., in town the other day wearing a handsome dark green gown, stylish little black mantle trimmed with astrachan, and black hat; Mrs J. L. Wilson wore a terra-cotta gown beautifully braided with black, and very pretty little bonnet, plush mantle; Miss Berry looked nice in a crimson gown, hat to correspond, seal plush jacket. The members of the Choral Society are engaged at their weekly practice in the rehearsal of the cantata, * The Crusaders,’ for their next concert. The soloists are Miss Rimmer, mezzo-soprano; Mr G. M. Reid, baritone ; and Mr C. Hudson, bass. In consequence of the cantata being short, the programme will in addition contain one or two instrumental items.

It is rumoured that an engagement has just taken place between Miss Edith Hariison, second daughter of Mr E. M. C. Harrison, and a gentleman well-known in Remuera. The past week has been very quiet as regards public amusements. The Opera house is closed up, and there have been no concerts of any importance. I hope to tell you shortly of a dance given by the Mikado Social Club in St. George’s Hall, which, I believe, is to be a good one.

Muriel.

Dear Bee, August 18. Miss Kerr-Taylor, Alberton, gave a very enjoyable young people’s dance in the Mount Albeit Hall. There were about sixty present.. The hall was very prettily decorated with greenery and flowers, many of the young ladies kindly assisting her to make the dance a success by playing the dance music. The best played item was a barndoor polka by Miss Blanche Banks, who looked charming as ever in white. A waltz by Miss Kempthome, who was frocked in a pretty grey dress, and also a waltz by Miss Dixon, her brother accompanying her on the violin (she looked extremely pretty in a maize-coloured tulle), were appreciated. Mr Haigb kindly assisted with a Highland schottiscbe. The most striking and stylish-looking dress in the hall was worn by Miss Larkins—a pale blue trimmed with gold braid. Miss Kadell looked sweetly pretty in a charming white tulle dress. The ladies and gentlemen were about equally divided, and everybody entered into the dances with great zest. The affair broke up about half-past twelve, all heartily thanking their charming little hostess, who was dressed in white trained silk trimmed with daisies and daisies in her hair—a dress which suited her admirably. The Pakuranga hounds met this time at Mr Hayr’s farm, Three Kings, where a luncheon was given. This was the first hunt since the hounds’ return from Waikato. About a hundred people were present. It was a very unpleasant day, the wind being so dreadfully boisterous that it took a delight in disturbing all hats however comfortably perched upon the head. Amongst those present I noticed Mrs Bloomfield, Misses Percival, Garrett, Dunnet, Masefield, Evans, Shepherd, Yonge, Bull, Buckland, the Messrs Buchanan, Percival, Garrett, Yonge, Stewart, Gilmore, Bloomfield, Ware, Gorrie, Shera, Dunnet, and others I have forgotten. I saw driving Mr McLaughlin and his sister, Mr Abbott and party, Mr O’Sullivan, Messrs Lockhart and Mowbray. Miss Dunnet and Miss Kerr-Taylor were to the fore the whole time. It was really amusing to watch them both giving each other leads over the fences and walls. A drag was laid from Mr Hayr’s to Three Kings. The first who came to grief was Mr Kettelwell, who took a somersault extremely well. I saw also Mr Garrett, who went a somersault very neatly, but unhappily landed on the side of his face. Mr Fred Shera, I believe had a nasty fall, too ; he was riding Mr Lockhart’s horse. There were many other falls. One man I saw turn a corner rather too sharply, and the result was a capsize to horse and rider. Mr Halstead fell, horse and al), over a wall. I must tell you next week about a fashionable wedding which is to take place at St. Barnabas’ Church.

Hinemoa.