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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue III, 18 January 1896, Page 69

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Dear Bee, January 10. Like the rest of the colony, we have had bad weather, and were therefore quite prepared to enjoy an AFTERNOON TEA indoors, given last. Wednesday by Mrs James Cargill at her residence, ’ Nevada.' It was in honour of her sister. Miss C. Fraser, of Palmerston North, who is at present staying with her. The table was mast artistically arranged with vases of nasturtium and grass. The drawing room looked exceedingly pretty, the whole of the room being decorated with cream lilies. Those present were Mrs J. Cargill, in a neat white spotted print shirt, black crepon skirt; Mrs Gibson. Mrs Turton, stylish black crepon trimmed with black silk, dainty little jet bonnet; Mrs McGowan, black serge jacket and skirt, heliotrope print blouse, small white sailor hat: Mrs Stilling, charming black crepon, large black hat trimmed with black lace and pink roses: Mrs Ogston. neat fitting faw n Vicuna cloth, black chip hat with yellow roses and chiffon ; Miss C. Fraser, dark navy blue print with white spots lavishly trimmed with cream insertion lace ; Miss Rattray, black serge jacket and skirt, white shirr, black hat trimmed with bunches of heliotrope and violets; Miss F. Rattray, black co< tume: Miss Kenyon, neat black serge trimmed with ribbon and jet, small black straw toque: Miss Webster, tailor made fawn covert coating jacket and skirt, pink print blouse spotted with black, dainty yellow’ toque with bunches of roses and shot ribbon; Miss S. Webster, mouse-coloured tailor-made jacket and skirt, blue striped blouse, small black chip hat with green silk ribbons; Miss Hodgkins, neat black serge jacket and skirt, white shirr, black hat; Miss Williams, black costume: Miss Cargill, black serge costume, black sailor hat. Many others were also present. On Wednesday Mrs Henry Williams also gave a small ‘at home.’ The tea, cakes, etc., were most delicious. Delectable raspberries and cream were kept going during the afternoon. The guests were to have amused themselves playing croquet, but owing to the weather all attempts at playing were put an end to. Those whom I remember present were Mrs Williams, the Misses Pearce (Auckland). Graham, 8. Graham, Henry (Wellington'. K. Henry (Wellington), Rattray. I. Rattray, Reynolds. V. Reynolds. Turton, Batchelor and others On Thursday Mrs MacGowan (Roslyn) gave a SMALL LUNCHEON PARTY for Miss Gertie Neill, who is to be married early in February, The table looked very gay. being decorated with sweet peas. Those present were the Misses Rattray, I. Rattray. Williams. Hodgkins. G Neill. K Neill, etc. 'I he same day the Misses Williams (Anderson’s Bay) had their usual ‘AT HOME.’ The day was bright, but very windy. Nevertheless a goodly number turned up. Tea was served in the drawing room. Some of those I recollect were Mesdames Williams. Grierson Cutten. Gibbon. Turton. Bridgeman. Neill, the Misses Williams. Thomson. (Christchurch) Graham. Henry (Wellington). K. Henry. Pearce (Auckland). Cutten. Rutray. A. Rattray. Greenwood. A. Greenwood. Fuller! Wellington). Mills. Reynolds. M. Reynolds. Webster. S. Webster, Prosser. I. Prosser. Neill, K. Neill, etc., etc. Our Christmas holidays were simply perfect, and I am sure everyone must have enjoyed their outing very much, as there is no doubt about it, that if the weather is good.it helps a great deal to the enjoyment of picnics, etc. 'I he weather was not so good at N< w Year time, but it was not too bad to prevent pleasure trips. On Saturday (28th) the Bishop and Mrs Nevill. gave A LARGE ‘AT HOME’ for the Sisters, who have lately arrived from the Kilboarne Sisterhood. London. The Bishop and Mrs Nevill received their guests in the hall, the latter being gowned in black crepon lavishly trimmed with jet, tiny white lace cap. The rooms and hall were most tastefully decorated with flowers and pot plants. Croquet was kept going all the afternoon. Those present were Canon and Mrs Robinson. Mrs Walcot. Mrs Davey. Airs Farquhar, in a handsome silk crepon. pretty lace cloak handsomely trimmed with jet. dainty black bonnet; Mrs Grierson, black crepon with bands of black satin ribbon, stylish fawn straw bonnet : Mrs Manson, handsome navy blue corded silk edged with jet, stylish black velvet hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs Driver; Mrs C. Butterworth, dainty pale blue print blouse and skirt, shot straw hat trimmed with pale blue flowers : Mrs Webster. handsome black corded silk mantle edged with jet. frill of lace round neck, pretty jet bonnet with bunches of purples flowers; Mrs Jones, charming black crepon trimmed with black chiffon and jet. black straw bonnet with white violets; Mrs Batchelor, royal

blue cloth, yoke of fawn chiffon. chic little fawn bonnet with blue shot ribbon*; Mrs Kissling. stylish black and white check, black hat with bunches of white roses: Mrs Richmond, black lace mantle, bonnet m suite ; Dr. and Mrs Davis. Mr and Mrs Kenyon. Miss Kenyon, fawn costume ; Miss Batchelor, pink flowered crepon, unique blue and white hat trimmed with buttercups, daisies, and cornflowers: Miss Roberts, stylish grey lustre, full waistcoat of white chiffon, white chip hat trimmed with large red roses and white satin ribbon: Miss Robinson, white duck skirt, heliotrope print shirt, large black lace hat; Miss Rattray, holland costume; Miss I. Rattray, salmon pink checked silk blouse, black crepon skirt, white sailor hat; Miss G. Webster, stylish pink blouse trimmed with cream lace, black toque with pink and black roses ; Miss Williams, black serge jacket and skirt, large black straw hat: Miss Stephenson, navy blue lustre trimmed with silver brocade, large black chip hat; Miss Prudence (Melbourne!, handsome gray silk, yoke of gray chiffon, and the bodice finished at the waist with black velvet ribbon ; A|iss Driver. Miss Reynolds, stylish yellow flowered silk trimmed with black lace, large black lace hat with feathers ; Miss P. Reynolds. Miss Davey. Miss L. Davey, Miss Haggitt, Mr P. C. Neill. Mr Quick, Mr Kissling, Mr Manson, Mr Rattray, Mr Grierson, Mr Graham, and many others. JOTTINGS. Dean and Mrs Fitchett left shortly before Christmas fora trip to the Old Country. I hear they intend visiting the Holy Lana on the way home. They are to be away nine months, so we hope to see them back amongst the All Saints’ congregation early in September. Miss Carry Fraser, from Palmerston North, is at present staying with her sister, Mrs James Cargill. The Misses Henry (Christchurch! are again paying a visit to Mrs C. Graham, Heriot Row. Miss Prudence (Melbourne) is staying with Mrs John Stephenson. Lees-street. Miss Maudie Butterworth is spending a short holiday with Mrs Lindo Ferguson. We are all glad to see Mr and Mrs Bridgman amongst us once more. Numbers of families have gone out of town for the summer holidays. Some of those are : Mr and Mrs Hosking. Dr. and Mrs Ferguson, Dr. and Mrs Colquhoun, Prof, and Mrs Ulrich, Prof, and Mrs Sale, Mrs Shand and Miss Shand, Mr and Mrs James Allen. Mr and Mrs Woodhouse, Prof, and MrsGilray, Mr and Mrs Joachim, the Misses Wimperis. Mr and Mrs J. Chapman. Mr and Mrs Postleth waite. Mr and Mrs Sinclair Thomson, Mr and Mrs G. Mac Lean, Miss Cargill and others. On New Year’s Day a number of picnics were given. Mrs Cutten gave one to Portobello, and Colonel and Mrs Webb gave one to the Maori Kaik in the steam launch, the ‘Gordon.’ Other picnic parties went down to Broad Bay by the S. S. Onslow, and I believe the S.S. * Pioneer ’ was packed to excess on each of its trips across the Bay. Aileen.