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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue II, 11 July 1896, Page 54

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Dear Bee, June 29. On Wednesday evening over one hundred and thirty guests responded in person to the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Dolbel at the Gaiety Theatre, where a DANCE AND SOCIAL was held in honour of Miss Annie Dolbel’s birthday. The floor was in good condition, and an appetising supper was served. Messrs Newbould and Allen supplied excellent music, and during the evening songs were contributed by Misses Parsons and Ridgeway. Messrs Hughes, Newbould, etc. The festivities lasted till 2 a.m. Napier has been treated to a regular downpour all the week and the STEEPLECHASE MEETING had to be postponed till Saturday. The trains were all delayed greatly to the inconvenience of country folk who had perforce to remain in town. Saturday broke fine and a most successful meeting was the result of the postponement; The air was very mild and furs and thick wraps were decidedly not in use although announced a winter meeting. The iucky winner of the handsome bracelet was Mrs George Donnelly—a popular win—The Hon. J. D. Ormond awarded the trophy ana the gold mounted whip was given to Mr Langley Shaw. who rode the winning horse. The course was looking very green although a trifle heavy in the

going but no accidents marred the sport. The Ist day the attendance of ladles was large and the following included some of the spectators. Mrs C. Gordon, brown tweed white vest, brown hat edged with beaver, red velvet beefeater crown, brown quill. Mrs Coleman, black serge, gold braided vest, black bonnet with pink roses and steel ornaments. Mies Watt, heliotrope cloth, collarette of velvet, fur boa and muff, toque of heliotrope flowers and black quills; Mrs Wm. Bidwill, smart gown of black fancy crepon with bodice of pink liberty, yokeof black satin edged with lace; toque to match Miss Rhodes very neat tweed Mrs Gore brown cloth coat and skirt, pretty floral toque with glacd ribbon and green velvet ribbon. Mrs McVay shot red and brown serge, red velvet bodice, black bonnet. Mrs Fenwicke neatly fitting olack serge costume, the bodice having three box-pleats back and front, white velvet toque with black feather tips. MissG. Watt, bottle green cloth trimmed with velvet and sequins edging, black velvet hat with black feathers and pink roses. Mrs Russell, black silk dress, black and yellow bonnet. Mrs H. Russell, fawn tweed. Mrs Moeller black skirt and jacket, floral toque. Miss Balfour, black crepon red velvet blouse, toque to match. Mrs J. Rhodes, black serge draped skirt, black bonnet with shot grey and pink poppies. Miss Godfray, red serge, shoulder capes edged with black, black hat with red poppies, Mrs Bowen, black crepon. silk sleeves. Miss Wilkins (Auckland) black crepon skirt, velvet blouse, yellow silk vest. Miss Hamlin black serge costume. Miss K. Hitchings black and blue tweed trimmed withlambs’ wool fur. Mrs J. Cruickshank (Wellington) green shot silk brown plush mantle. Mrs Jago brown tweed. Miss Lowry fawn serge, Miss N. Lowry black crepon skirt, black and red Trilby velvet bodice. Miss A. Lowry, black, electric blue vest. Miss Nairn blue costume, silk bodice, red velvet toque with sable tails. Miss Una Hitchings black crepon with trimmings of grass green velvet and jet, black velvet hat. Mrs Logan black skirt and jacket, green silk vest, floral toque. Mrs Danvers black and white costume. Miss Danvers black and sea green silk front. Miss Inglis black silk crepon skirt, silk bodice. Miss Luckie red cloth black silk sleeves, Mrs Lowry North green with red cloth yoke braided in green. Miss Beatty navy blue dress. Mrs Pollard fawn tweed costume. Miss Mitchell, black dress gobelin blue cape, floral toque. Mrs Gordon black tweed, yellow toque; Miss Tanner gobelin blue cloth fur boa large white velvet hat. black ostrich tips Miss B. Wilson fawn tweed double-breasted jacket, brown beefeater hat Miss Ormond brown crepon. Miss A. Ormond navy blue cashmere. Miss Gleeson black. Mrs Jamieson green tweed silk yoke. Mrs Dixon black serge, jet bonnet. Mrs C. Loughnan brown serge. Mrs Moore green cloth, silk flowered bodice, toque with pink chrysanthemums. Miss McLean green with beaver trimmings. Miss Simcox black tan suede vest, Tam o’Shanter hat. Miss Muriel Balfour navy blue. Mies Herrick fawn tweed. Mrs G. P. Donnelly green and black figured silk. Miss Donnelly, green shot silk bodice with shoulder epaulettes of velvet, and sequin trimming, black velvet hat. Miss Shaw black serge. Miss M. Shaw, brown crepon lace epaulettes, black hat, beefeater crown of glace silk. Miss Miller navy blue serge, magenta flowered ribbon on neck and wrists, toque en suite. Miss Williams (Frimley) sage green, her sister in navy blue. Mrs Karaitana black Gladys Dear Bee, June 29. Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs Parker gave an enjoyable afternoon tea for Mies Louie Sutton, who is to be married on July let to Mr Stuart, the guests being mostly young ladies. On Friday Mrs Logan gave a very successful dance at 'rangiora,' when the arrangements were perfect, and the whole affair capitally managed. The drawing-room made a charming room for dancing, with its French windows opening on to the verandahs. The mantelshelf was decorated with white camellias, and the music was supplied by Miss Maney, who. as usual, played splendidly. Supper was laid in the morning-room. The table looked charming with yellow and white jonquils, and was laden with dainties. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till an early hour next morning. Mrs Logan received in a handsome black silk gown with becoming bodice of accordion pleated chiffon; the Misses Chapman (Sydney), who were staying in the house, wore yellow silk with flowers; Mrs Carlile looked very well in a rich yellow brocade with wide yellow ostrich feather trimming ana gold shoes; Mrs Milne Thomson was much admired in pale blue silk with coffee lace: Mrs Fenwick, white satin with grey feather trimming; Miss Wilkins, white silk blouse and heliotrope silk skirt; Miss Rhodes, white cashmere with satin revers; Miss Watt, yellow striped chine silk; Miss Gertrude Watt, pale blue chine silk: Miss Dymock. white silk accordion plaited blouse, black silk skirt; Miss Cotterill. yellow cashmere; Miss Heath, becoming pale blue dress; Miss Maud Kennedy, pale blue crepon; Miss McFarlane, black silk with pale blue ribbons; Miss Spencer, white tulle; Miss E. Spencer, pretty white silk and lace; Miss Balfour, black, with yellow : Miss Wilson, white silk with green plush; Miss Begg, yellow silk; Miss Adele Baker, black silk; Miss Marden, white crepon. Among the gentlemen present were Mr Logan, Dr. Milne Thomson, Dr. Sweet, Messrs Barron, C. Kennedy. Kiely, Ludbrook. Todd. St Hill. Jamieson. Saxby. N. Heath, McFarlane, C. Cornford, Cooper, J. Parker. Studholme, Evans. Abbott. Chapman, J. Hughes, etc.

Cicely.