DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 18, 30 April 1892, Page 453

DUNEDIN.

Dear Bee, April 18. Rain, wind, and pitiless cold made Passion week even more sombre than usual. There would have been few frivolities in any case, but the weather damped even such as there were. A very cheery affair, notwithstanding, was MRS REYNOLDS’ MUSICAL PARTY, at which a number of smart people were seen. It was a well-arranged, well-done affair, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Velvet was much worn, and there were some very beautiful dresses. Mrs Reynolds herself was handsomely arrayed in black moire trimmed with jet. Miss Reynolds, who was a most able assistant hostess, looked well in pale terra-cotta broche, and Miss Rachel Reynolds, in striped silk trimmed with white gauze, was admirably suited. Black velvet is always the handsomest wear for a woman who can carry it, and Miss Ritchie so gowned could not have been more handsomely dressed. Mrs Oliver, in rich grey silk with trimmings of steel fringe and embroidery, was smartly befrocked. Mrs Boyd affected pale blue silk trimmed with white chiffon, and Mrs Mackenzie, electric blue silk trimmed with pink chiffon ; Mrs Handyside was in black with gold butterflies.

Miss Neill’s lovely dress of pale sage green bengaline trimmed with twine-coloured fringe and jewelled embroidery, was universally admired. Miss Macneil, in a dull electric blue velvet gown, was seen to advantage ; the bodice, of white striped gauze, was trimmed with bands of velvet en suite. Another chic costume was that of Miss Gillies —deep cream satin trimmed with pink and blue velvet and embroidered velvet. Pleasantly conspicuous was Mrs J. S. Thompson, in scarlet Liberty silk trimmed with black velvet. Mrs Leslie Reynolds, dull green silk, and Mrs Rose, brown velvet with brown and blue feather tips, were both becomingly gowned; Mrs Michie, wore white silk trimmed with green, and Mrs Batchelor a handsome dress of terra-cotta silk. Last, but by no means least Mrs E. C. Reynolds, wore a very handsome dress of buttercup striped broche. The musical items were excellent and were contributed by Mesdames Reynolds, Burns (Christchurch), Handyside, Rose, Gillies, E. C. Reynolds, Busck, Messrs H. Martin and E. C. Reynolds; Mr Stott contiibuting a bagpipe selection. LUNCHEON PARTIES. Mrs Spence gave a luncheon party on Friday. Among those present were Mesdames John Roberts, Oliver, E. C. Reynolds, C. Kettle, Burns, Grierson, Michie, and Handyside. Mrs Sievwright gave a delightful dance, at which all the well known faces were present. I have no parties to tell you of this week, but next week hope to have some.

Maude.