AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue II, 14 July 1894, Page 42

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee. July 10. I have a small budget of gaieties for you this week. Mrs (Captain) Worsp, Remuera, gave a very large ‘at home’ at ‘burrwood’ last Wednesday, it taking the form of an afternoon tea, as a farewell to her (laugher, Mrs Harry Jackson, who leaves for Wellington in three weeks. Miss Worsp will accompany her sister to the Capital. Mrs Worsp received her numerous guests at the entrance of a large room. She wore a handsome ruby silk; Miss Worsp. brown gown with velvet bodice ; Miss Hilda Worsp looked well in a scarlet serge : Mrs Harry Jackson, a stylish grey check trimmed with velvet; her little boy came in for a short time, and, of course, was the cynosure of every eye. Two large rooms were tilled with guests, the floral decorations being of white camellias. It would be impossible for me to remember even half the guests, but I shall do iny best. Musical items were rendered during the whole afternoon by different guests, viz., Mrs Harry Jackson, a song, accompanied by Miss Hilda Worsp on the violin ; Miss Worsp (a song*. Miss Flora Thorpe (two songs). Mrs Ching (two songs*, the Misses Laura Baker and Brigham (pianoforte solos) ; Miss Hilda Worsp played a violin solo. In a large diningroom refreshments were dispensed, lighted by gas. which gave the appearance of a supper table, only there was nothing heard but the gay chatter of the fair sex. The decorations were simply ferns in pots intermingled with the trifles, jellies, and cake*?, etc. THE GUESTS AND DRESSES. Mrs McMillan wore black silk, sealskin mantle; Mrs Tewsley, black ; Mrs Ching, very handsome gown of black silk with petunia vest and sleeves veiled in black lace, becoming black and white hat,; Mrs Tom Morrin, black silk with plaid vest and sleeves, charming black beaded butterfly bonnet; Mrs Sam Morrin looked very pretty in neat brown gown; Mrs Ranson, claret coloured silk ; Mrs Pritt, and Mrs Williams, black silks; Mrs D. B. Cruickshank, black mourning robe ; Mrs Thorpe, black silk ; Miss Thorpe, brown : Miss Flora Thorpe, absinthe green finished with cream lace; Miss Thorne-George, brown; Mrs (Dr.) Scott, navy; Mrs (Col.) Dawson, black silk; Miss Suttie, navy; Mrs Brigham, black; Miss Brigham, cream serge, cream hat; Miss Firth, brown; Miss Clara Firth, black; Mrs Bloomfield, brown gown with velvet bodice, small bonnet; Miss Banks, navy; Miss Ethel Bull, grey tweed gown; Mrs Hanna, navy; Miss Jackson, grey finished with black velvet; Miss Tilley, grey tweed ; Mrs Whitney,’ navy serge with handsome cocquelicot mantle trimmed with black beads; Miss Dora Whitson, brown ; Miss Elliot, navy; Mrs Smith, navy hopsacking serge with black braid; Mrs Shirley-Baker, black ; Misses Ella and Laura Baker, grey tailor made gowns; Mrs Alfred Buckland, black ; Miss Phirbe Buckland, fawn with green velvet; Miss Polly Mulgan, black riding habit; Mrs Thompson, (Greenlane), black ; Mrs Ware, handsome black gown, picture hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Lyons, Miss Aubrey, Miss Gray, Miss Isaacs, navy; Miss Edith Isaacs, grey gown with long ruby butterfly bow in front; Miss Harrison, navy; Mrs Brookfield, navy; Miss Eva Rich, a dark gown; Miss Sinclair, navy, and many others. Miss Whewell, of Orakei Road, Remuera, gave a large GIRLS’ AFTERNOON TEA last week. The weather was decidedly unpleasant, being showcry One particularly heavy shower descended and a very boisterous w ind arose just as many of the guests were starting, which detained them, while others who were on their way were forced to seek protection under the neighbouring trees or in cottages. So if lam not quite correct in the colour of the gowns that were w-orn please excuse me. as I was amongst the late ones, and had not much time to take notice. Miss Whewell was assisted to entertain her numerous guests by Miss Gould. Afternoon tea was dispensed during the whole afternoon in an adjoining room, the table being prettily decorated with yellow jonquils with green leaves and yellow acacia flowers. The drawing-room, where the guests were received, was decorated with bamboo, and large white arum lilies and their leaves, and also pots of ferns. Amongst those who contributed to the music were Misses Bursill. Thorpe, Pierce. Hardie, Laishlcy, Gilfillan, etc. Our charming little hostess w ore a navy hopsacking serge skirt, green blouse ; Miss Gould, black check skirt, red blouse ; Miss Whitson, brown ; Miss Jackson, a pretty combination of grey tweed and black velvet; her sister, navy skirt, red blouse; Mrs Henry Jackson looked well in navy hopsacking serge ; Miss Johnstone, brown gown, small toque en suite ; Miss Gorrie, brown velveteen ; Miss Mary Gorrie, fawn gown; Miss Hesketh, navy; the Misses Thorpe (two), were similarly attired in brown ; Miss Lennox, navy ; Miss Conolly, Miss Gray (Arney Road), dark green ; Miss Blanche Banks, navy ; Miss Gilfillan, navy : Miss Bursill, dahlia-coloured gown with electrique trimmings ; Miss Kerr-Taylor, Mies Pierce, Misses Stevenson (two) (Glenholm). Miss Heywood, terracotta; Miss Phoebe Buckland, fawn with green velvet ; Miss Bull, navy ; Miss Ijaishlev, navy ; Miss Thompson (Green Lane', pretty ardinal gown; Miss Annie Clarke, purple merino; Miss Hay, navy; Miss Gray • Papatoitoi). navy ; Miss Otway, green ; Miss Wynyard. grey; Miss W. Buddle. Diack with black braid ; Miss Whyte, navy. The usual dance of the PONSONBY SOCIAL UNION was held in the Oddfellows’Hall on Friday, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. The music was supplied by Burke’s band, and was excellent.. Among the dresses worn I noticed Mrs Laxon, black : Mrs Cossar. Mrs Shortt, and Mrs Morgan all wore black ; Miss Rees, pretty pale blue crApon trimmed with pink silk ; Miss Bastard, orange, trimmed with black jet; Miss H. Bastard, pale green; Miss A. Cossar, pretty pink; Miss M. Edwards, flowered muslin, with sleeves of green silk; Miss Ria Edwards, pink velvet; Miss Warren looked charming in cream cashmere finished with gold silk: Miss M. Dickey, pink cashmere; Miss Farrell, blue veiling with sleeves and frills of cream siik; Misa Bedell, pink broche finished with swansdown ; Miss M. Davies looked lovely in black finished with gold plush ; Miss E. Halstead, white; Miss Sy ms. pink ; Miss Sands, yellow relieved with frill of black silk; Miss Laxon, black; Miss Garr. yellow cashmere trimmed with white silk and beads; Miss Morgan, white; and several others whose names 1 do not remember. KETTLEDRUMS • during the last week in Remuera have been very frequent. Mrs A. P. Wilson gave an afternoon tea at her pretty residence in Victoria Avenue, Remuera. the same day as Mrs Worsp held her large ‘At home.’ Some of the guests passed from one function to the other.

< .,^ rs J? anson B ave a large afternoon tea at her charming place, I he Chauntry. Arney Road, Remuera, on Thursday. The same day Mrs Williams had a small afternoon tea party. The day was beautifully fine, so many of the guests went to both parties. GOLF. A match was played between the Auckland Golf Club and the officers of the H.M.S. Wallaroo (who you know are such keen golfers* on Saturday afternoon at the Club’s links. Green Lane. Amongst the large attendance as spectators I noticed Misses Rookes, Forbes, Chambers, Fisher, etc. OUR PEOPLE. Miss Ella Baker is going to spend some months in Wellington. Miss Brigham, Parnell, nas just returned from a lengthy stay at Blenheim.

Mr Tom Jackson, who has joined a musical company, will be in Auckland in about three weeks. Mrs Arthur Bull, Mount Eden, has issued invitations for a large ball on Wednesday, July 11th. The fine weather of the last few days has made many don their SMART GOWNS to either shop or call. I have noticed Miss Shirley-Baker, red serge trimmed with navy, felt hat; Miss Colbeck, navy gown, navy cape . lined with orange silk, hat with navy and orange ribbons; Miss Fanny Johnstone, navy serge, terre blouse, gem ; Mrs Lyons, black cashmere, pink vest with silver passementerie ; Mrs Cotter, navy with bouton d’or vest, black feathered hat with bouton dor flowers; Miss Cotter, red gown with red braid ; Miss Whyte, brown, and her sister navy ; Mrs Frank Walker, black silk, fawn vest, black feathered pelerine; Mrs McArthur, black crepon with bands of green silk veiled in black lace, bonnet with green ribbons ensuite\ Mrs W. Rathbone, grey tweed gown. Gobelin blue blouse, black hat. black feathered boa; Mrs Niccol, stylish grey spotted tweed, black toque ; Miss Mabel Hay, black cashmere skirt, black velvet bodice, black gem with pink band; Miss Fenton, brown gown with velvet trimmings, brown velvet toque with red ; Miss Thomas (Papatoitoi), dark green dress, black felt hat with white wings ; Miss Bell (Ponsonby), red gown with black braid, black redingote. black toque; Miss Hesketh. neat-fitting navy serge ; Misses Kirkwood (two), brown cashmere; Mrs Nelson, black cashmere, bonnet with red feathers ; Miss Wallace Bews (Otahuhn), reddy brown tweed gown trimmed with velvet. As the ORPHANS’ CLUB occasionally confers upon Auckland ladies the inestimable honour of an invitation to their musical evenings, a small account of their doings may be interesting to our lady-readers whose brothers, cousins and friends enjoy membership. A very successful meeting of the above popular club was held on Monday last. July 2nd. An excellent programme, arranged by Dr. Hugh Owen was contributed to by the following gentlemen Messrs H. Maxwell, W. Rainger, A. A. Partridge, Knight, Worrall, L. Dix, W. Kenderdine, and A. H. Busby. The accompanists for the evening were Messrs Knight and Percy Dix. The special features of the evening’s entertainment were the clever comicalities of Mr Dix, and a banjo solo by Mr Partridge; those gentlemen having to submit to no less than four encores. Mr A. Busby’s musical items were also appreciated, pianoforte talent being very limited in the club. A number of new members were elected, and the roll of membership is now close on one hundred. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks to the Chairman (Herr Carl Schmitt) was carried with acclamation.

Phyllis Broune.