DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue XXII, 2 June 1894, Page 523

DUNEDIN.

Dear Bee, May 19. I will begin at the beginning of my small budget of news. I think the first item was A DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT, which was held in the City Hall in aid of the ‘ Free Kindergarten and All Saints’ Charity Fund.’ It was principally got up by Mrs Henry MacKenzie and Miss MacLaren. At a quarter to eight the orchestra played an overture, then came a musical drill, which was performed by twenty little girls in costume. Afterwards six of the bigger girls danced a ‘ cachuca.’ A piece entitled ‘ Spirits of the year,’ came next on the programme. This was carried out by twelve girls in flower costumes, who personated the twelve months of the year. Each girl wore a hat made in the shape of a flower seasonable to the month which she represented. January, Miss Hawkins, snowflake ; February, Miss L. MacLaren, buttercup; March, Miss G. Rattray, daffodil; April, Miss Holland, rose; May, Miss Gibson, may blossom; June, Miss G. Roberts, cornflower; July, Miss Mac Neil, lily; August, Miss R. Reynolds Sunflower; September, Miss MacLaren, Autumn Leaves; October, Miss E MacLaren, Chrysanthemum ; November Miss Backhouse. Lilium Auratum ; December, Mrs Hosking. Guelder Rose. The evening finished with a small comedietta entitled, • Written in Sand.’ Those who took part in it were Mrs Henry MacKenzie, Miss Neill, Mrs C. Rattray, Mr Pasco, and Mr G. Sievwright. In the play Mrs MacKenzie wore a handsome gown of white velvet trimmed with yellow, large white and yellow velvet hat to match ; Miss Neill looked lovely dressed as a Sister of Mercy. Among those present I noticed Mrs Mills, very pretty green surah silk ; Miss Mills, lavender silk evening blouse trimmed with jet; Mrs Sinclair Thomson, black with red; Mrs James Allen, grey silk evening blouse ; Mrs Richards, black bengaline trimmed with jet; Miss Ellinor Baker, white ; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, black crepon with pink and blue stripes, large bow of pink and blue in front; Miss Driver, black, pretty pink and white opera coat: Mrs Sargood, grey and pink dress pink opera coat; Miss Sargood (Melbourne), looked very nice in white, with a very handsome bearskin boa; Mrs Rattray, black ; Miss Rattray, green ; Mrs Mac Neil, very handsome dress of black silk trimmed with jet; Mrs E. C. Reynolds looked charming in a yellow and white dress; Miss Reynolds, electric blue; Mrs Webster, black;.Miss Webster, pretty green opera cloak triinmed with moufflon fur; Mrs Mac Master, stylish dress of grey, the bodice trimmed with pink feathers: Mrs Finch, white; Mrs Moore, very pretty dress of black trimmed with cream insertion; Mrs Woodhouse, black and red; Mrs Neill, handsome black velvet; Mrs J. Wright looked charming in a cream dress trimmed with blue velvet, the bodice made in the Empire style. After the entertainment Mr H. MacKenzie gave a very enjoyable supper party at the ‘ ChAlet.’ It was mainly for those who helped in the entertainment, but a number of other friends were also present. On Friday Mrs Finker gave A SMALL LUNCHEON. The table was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and erfipon paper. Those present were Mrs Henry Rose, wearing a black tweed, stylish black cape trimmed with wavy braid, smart black felt hat; Mrs Gallaway, navy blue serge costume; Mrs Spring, fawn tweed; Mrs Webb, very pretty dark blue tweed, cape to match trimmed with fur, neat little black bonnet. On Saturday Mrs Jack Stephenson gave A VERY NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT at the racecourse, Forburjr. The quests were invited for two o’clock, and they turned up in good time. On arriving, a pleasant change from the usual style of entertaining was experienced. and much amusement was caused by rifle shooting at targets, croquet, and bowls. There was very keen competition in the shooting amongst the ladles. Mrs Hosking S roved the best shot; Miss Wright came second, and Miss fatalie Driver, third. Most of the other competitors were much the same in skill. Tea and cakes were given in the pavilion, and a band played on the lawn almost the whole afternoon. Among those present were Mrs Stephenson, in a very handsome dress of black silk ; Miss Stephenson, black, stylish pink felt hat with black feathers: Miss K. Stephenson, pink and green tweed, black hat: Mrs Williams, most becoming navy blue dress, red cloth waistcoat, smart blue hat: Miss Williams, black ; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, pretty red and black shot velvet; Mrs Ogston, black braided jacket, hat to match; Miss Reynolds looked charming in a beautifully-fitting English gown of black satin trimmed with

jet and bright green velvet, cane and hat to correspond; M iss Wright, pretty jacket trimmed with fur, large feather hat; Mrs Woodhouse, black serge costume ; Mrs Hosking, brown and black ; Miss Webster, black, stylish toque: Mrs Michie (who has just returned foom England) wore a very becoming gown of fawn cloth, toque of thick lace with edge of violet velvet, bunch of violets falling on to the hair at the back; Mrs Sargood. light brown dress, warm-looking cape to match trimmed with beaver; Miss Driver, thick black and grey tweed, large sleeves and vest of black velvet; Miss N. Driver, black, white felt hat with black trimmings; Miss Bachelor, black cr£pon with green and pink spots, becoming white hat with black tips; Mrs W. T. Neill, black, iet bonnet; Miss Neill, neat blue bopsack, large fawn felt hat; Miss Morton, peacock blue braided in black, black velvet bat with large steele buckle. Amongst other faces I knew were Mesdames Cantrell, W. S. Roberts. Easter, Jowitt, Colquhoun, and the Misses Neill, Weldon, Rattray, Reynolds, Macassey, Sise, and others. I hear that Mrs Sargood (* Romanoff’), gave A MOST ENJOYABLE EVENING for Miss Sargood (Melbourne). JUVENILE DISSIPATIONS. A number of juvenile visitors are at present stayingin Dunedin, it being the school’s vacation. The Misses Lanaels gave a large juvenile dance, about ninety being present Miss Ina Allen gave a small dance for Miss Eleanor Baker. Being Saturday night, the dance broke up very early.

Aileen.