AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue X, 8 September 1894, Page 235

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, September 4. The unexpectedly cold weather with its unusual hailstorms has depressed us all. and I have little to tell, though during the gleams of sunshine we managed to see something of football, ana enjoyed some evenings' amusement. THE FOOTBALL MATCH last Wednesday was crowded with the male sex. The ladies did not turn up in great numbers, but amongst those who did put in an appearance I noticed some smart gowns. Mrs Willie Bloomfield looked distinguee in Havanna brown cashmere with velvet sleeves and trimmings, becoming bonnet with green aigrettes; Miss Folly Mulgan. grey plaid gown, black redingote, white sailor hat with blue band; Miss Thomas, navy serge, black boa. white gem; Miss W. Buddle, navy; Miss Mabel Williamson, navy skirt, red blouse: Miss Kilgour. navy hopsacking serge: M s Bodie, navy diagonal serge, pretty toque with red : Miss Otway, navy natte serge; Miss Florrie Buckland, very smart gown of fawn trimmed with moss green velvet, pretty hat with green ostrich feathers: Mrs Jervis, grey Cheviot tweed, black astrarhan toque: Miss George, brown shot serge; Mrs Masefield, black ondine, black velvet mantle, black bonnet with red; Mrs Henderson (n&e Miss Evans), brown and red striped costume: Mrs Sharland. navy serge, toque en suite; Miss Brett looked very well in biege with velvet trimmings, white gem: Miss Mair, stylish brown cashmere, white vest, white toque with brown velvet: Miss Atkinson, brown cashmere, feathered hat with green ; Mrs Devore, very handsome black silk with elegant black velvet bonnet trimmed with jet; Miss Devore looked remarkably well in brown cashmere trimmed with velvet, smart little bonnet en suite; Miss Bertha Devore, stylish fawn costume, picture hat with drooping ostrich feathers ; Mrs Cruickshank wore a very elegant costume of black silk profusely trimmed with beading, striking black bonnet trimmed with beads and jet! Mrs Sloman, brown cashmere, black velvet bonnet; Miss Brittain, scarlet serge ; Mrs Chatfield, black natte serge ; Mrs (Judge) Rogan, navy hopsacking serge; Miss Cotter, fawn merino trimmed with moss green velvet; Mrs Isidor Alexander, fashionable brown velvet; Miss Cora Alexander, fawn with brown braid; Mrs (Colonel) Burton, black silk, with bonnet; Mrs Ashton, navy, black lace bonnet. In response to an invitation from the Committee of the •WHARE TAPERE* (Post and Telegraph Musical and Literary Society) the members and their friends assembled at the Club room. Post Office Buildings. last Thursday evening. The long corridor and several rooms were verv prettily and tastefully decorated with flowers and pictures by the ladies of the department. In one room Dr. Purchas revealed, with the aid of the microscope, some of the hidden secrets of nature. In another, Mr Crosher exhibited some of the wonders of electricity. During the evening a very creditable programme, comprising vocal and instrumental selections, was furnished by the Club members. Refreshments were dispensed by the ladies and everyone appeared to be well pleased with the evening's entertainment. The success of the gathering was undoubtedly due to the efforts of the popular Secretary, Mr 8. Macauley. assisted by the Misses Harris, Cullen, Atkinson, Powell, Minnett. Kelly, etc. Mrs Baiiey. of Penrose, gave a most successful little evening last week. She was ably assisted to entertain her guests by her daughter and two sons Mrs Pierce, of Symonds-street. gave a large and most enjoyable dance last Thursday evening. The weather was as unpropitious as it could possibly be, but the guests soon forgot the discomforts they had to undergo in coming in the enjoyment of the evening. The girls had a splendid time, as there were plenty of men. We much enjoyed MISS MARSDEN'S CONCERT. I must recall a few of the dresses for you. Miss Freda Marsden! wore a pretty white evening dress with a looped sash of blue silk Miss Rice looked well in pearl grey with cream lace and sash; Miss W. Rice, white, sa-h of maize-coloured silk; Mrs Nashelski, olive green silk, dark brown velvet cloak trimmed with fur to match; Miss Nashelski. dark dress, pretty fawn cloak; Mrs Baume, black, black velvet fur-lined opera cloak; Mrs Sidney Nathan, handsome dress of brown corded material, sleeves and trimmings of moss green velvet; Mrs Myers, black, black plush cloak; the Misses Kilgour. neat walking costumes of navy serge, small toques to match: Mrs Burcell, black dress and manti *; Miss Burcell, dark dress relieved with a pretty ro-e pink scarf, black tipped hat: Mrs Alexander; stylish costume of fawn and blue; Miss Alexander, brown and white checked silk blouse over dark skirt, fawn opera cloak bordered with brown fur; Miss Thorpe (who accompanied Mr Gee’s songs) wore a lovely evening gown of deep cream trimmed with lace to match : Mrs Hill and one of the lady soloists looked well in white; Miss Cashel, pretty coral pink blouse edged with three rows of narrow black velvet ribbon, black skirt. The PONSONBY SOCIAL UNION held another very enjoyable dance in the Oddfellows* Hall on Friday night. Burke's Band, as usual, supplied excellent music. In spite of wind and weather a large number of visitors were present. and, as often is the case, enjoyed the light and colour and warm social atmosphere of the bail-room all the more heartily because of the boisterous elements raging without. Thanks to the energy of the committee ladies, the supper and decorations were perfect. Amongst the ladies present I noticed Mrs S. Hanna, in a handsome evening gown of black silk and lace : Mrs W. J. Rees, black silk, velvet bands; Mrs Cossar, merveilleux; Mrs Short, black gown; Mrs Henrickson, black lace trimmed with sea green ; Mrs Laxon, black and pink; Mrs Davis, dark green gown: Mis* Davis, cream trimmed with canary coloured watered silk ; Miss Anderson, black with red sash : Mrs Duncan, white with silver belt; Miss Duncan, white with heliotrope sleeves and sash : Miss E. Anderson, cream and old gold braid; Miss M. Edward*, pale pink cashmere trimmed with sea green silk; Miss Ria Edwards, blue cashmere, canary coloured sleeves: Mrs Fountain, white, frills of lisse and green sleeves; Mrs Sands, black silk; Mi«s Sands, white ; Miss Carr, yellow with bands of cream embroidered with white beads; Miss Bastard, black lace, gold coloured plush; Miss E. Bastard, pa’« blue silk with frills of lisse to match ; Miss Noton. pink nun’s veiling; Miss Fawcus. pale blue trimmed with wniie hands; Miss Dunningham, white muslin and lace: Miss Ricketts, white trimmed with lace and pink flowers; Miss M. Scott, pretty cream nun’s-veiling and maize-coloured silk sash ; Miss Rees, cream striped cashmere trimmed wdth lace and maizecoloured silk ; Mrs Kronfeldt. brown satin, cream lace frillings; Miss Sims, white cashmere; Miss Cossar, cream nun’s-veiling with watered silk sleeves and frill, edged with lace to match ; Miss Campbell, pink lace, sleeves of black velvet; Misa Worthington. pale blue and silver; Miss Goldwater, yellow and jet, etc.

Phyllis Broune.