GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue V, 4 August 1894, Page 116

GISBORNE.

Dear Beb, July 16. The THIRD OF THE ASSEMBLY DANCES was held in McFarlane’s Hall last Friday, and though the ladies outnumbered the gentlemen, the ball was voted by all to be a great success. Among those present were Mrs Nolan, stylish black costume; Mrs Orr. old gold and black lace ; Mrs Reynolds, black velvet and lace ; Mrs McFarlane, black lace over crimson ; Miss Barker, soft pink; Miss B. Barker, apricot satin; Miss Reynolds, cream satin; Miss Campbell looked very charming in soft black ; her sister wore blue satin under spangled gauze; Mrs Smith in handsome black, was chaperoning Miss Evelyn Peacock (Napier), who wore a stylish gown of black lace with mauve silk sleeves ; Miss Reeves, soft pale pink ; Miss Kernpthorne. yellow silk with black trimmings ; Miss Williamson, white silk relieved with pale blue satin ; Miss J. Williamson, soft pale green, which was exceedingly becoming to her fair hair and delicate colouring; Miss McPhail wore dark red and gold; Miss Rees, pale grey satin, chiffon frills; Mrs Lusk, cream satin and gold; Miss Crawford, cream silk, stylish sleeves of red velvet; Miss G. Crawford, soft red and white costume; Miss Adair was as usual happy in her choice, and looked well in rich cream satin ; and Miss M. Adair’s pale green silk was greatly admired ; Miss F. Hutchinson wore a pretty cream crepon with bronze passementerie trimmings; Miss E. Hutchinson looked well in mauve silk and white daisies; Miss Locke <Napier). was gracefully gowned in white soft silk ; etc. The music and supper were all that could be desired.

Betty.