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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue VI, 8 August 1896, Page 181

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Hear Bkk, July 31. THE ANNUAL BALL given by the Star Beating Club took place last Friday night in Thomas Hall, and was altogether a successful one. There were about three hundred people present. The decorations deserve special mention, as they were really a work of art. The committee worked with a will to make the ball a success, and I am sure they must have been satisfied with the result. On the walls were hung different photographs belonging to the Club, while oars were placed in fan shapes at intervals, and bunting, nikau palms, and wattle were also effectually used. A doub.e sculler hung from the centre of the ceiling. The stage was. as usual. made comfortable with easy chairs, etc- I must not forget to mention the splendid champagne sit-down supper that was laid out upstairs. I am told that it was all cooked by one cook. who. if such was the case, certainly excelled herself on this occasion. Minifies' band supplied the music. Shortly after nine o clock Lord and Lady Glasgow arrived, accompanied by the Ladies Augusta and Alice Boyle. Major Eliott. Captain Preston, and Captain Feilden. Mr Field, captain of the Club, and Mrs Field received at the entrance of the ballroom. In the Viceregal set of Lancers Hi* Excellency danced with Mrs Field and Lady Glasgow with Mr Field. Lady Glasgow wore a handsome pink and blue brocaded gown with panels of pink satin at each side of the skirt edged with beaver; the corsage was also trimmed with beaver and lovely lace, and she wore her diamond ornaments. and pink aigrette in the hair: the Ladies Augusta and Alice Boyle looked very nice in pale blue satin, with white chiffon bodices trimmed with satin and pink roses; Mrs Field wore handsome pink brocade slightly trimmed with yellow lace and pink chiffon. Others I noticed were Mrs Biss, who wore black satin with pale blue pleated chiffon bodice: Mrs Duncan, pale grey satin trimmed with spangled chiffon: Mrs A. Pearce, pale mauve brocade with berthe of fine lace: Mrs Firth, b ack ana white chine silk with angel sleeves of pink chiffon ; Mrs C. Izard, urey and pink silk: Mrs Rhind. handsome black satin with jet trimmings; Mrs L. Wilson, slate grey silk gown trimmed with passementerie: Miss Wilson, white surah silk with shoulder straps of pink roses : Mrs Briston. pale Sink brocade with revers edged with pearl trimming: Mrs trong. pale yellow silk veiled with black figured net and trimmed with yellow roses; Mrs Ward, handsome white satin, the bodice prettily trimmed with pink roses : Mrs Travers, black satin with epaulettes of black lace: Mr* Stafford, handsome black satin gown richly trimmed with jet; Miss Stafford, white satin with sleeves of tulle dotted with pearls: Mrs Reynolds, handsome pink and grey gown: Miss Reynolds, black satin with shoulder straps of white satin under jet embroidery : Miss V. Reynolds, mauve silk : Miss Holmes, handsome black satin gown trimmed with jet and lace: Mrs Symons, wore a handsome white satin gown, the bodice prettily trimmed with lace: Mrs H. Rawson, heliotrope merveilleux trimmed with pleated chiffon to match; Mrs James, black satin trimmed with lace and jet trimming: Mrs Muri son. handsome thick white satin, the bodice trimmed with folds of chiffon : Mrs A. Williams (Palmerston North), black satin with epaulettes of deep white lace; Mrs Barnett, handsome black velvet gown, trained and trimmed with jet: Miss Barnett, black silk, the bodice slightly trimmed with white lace; Mrs Shortridge, cream satin: Mrs Harrison, black silk, the bodice trimmed with scarlet flowers: Mrs Elliott, brown watered silk trimmed with black spangled chiffon: Miss Elliott, white surah silk trimmed with chiffon frillsj; Mrs Haise, handsome mauve silk trimmed with jet embroidery ; Mrs Jackson, black silk, the bodice finely draped with black lace; Mrs Strang, fawn brocade, the bodice trimmed with folds of moss-green chiffon and clusters of red roses; Miss Tripe looked well in a white satin gown, with epaulettes edged with silver spangles ; Miss Williams (Dunedinblack silk and lace: Miss Coleridge, black silk with bodice of white silk under black lace trimmed with white roses ; the Misses Rose, white satin trimmed with lace and yellow roses ;

Mis* L. Izard, lemon silk with bodice of chiffon to match trimmed with yellow satin ribbon ; Miss A Gore, black silk with pink roses over the shoulders: Miss Eila Williams, black satin, the front of the bodice trimmed with ecru lace; Miss R A eland, black aurah silk trimmed with black lace: Miss Htreour:. pale blue silk trimmed with chiffon frills to mttch ; Miss 8. Johnston. white figured silk dress: Miss Copper, pale pink silk, the bodice being cos ered with black chiffon; Mrs Reid (Oamaru). pale pink silk trimmed with chiffon to match ; her sister wore soft white silk with chiffon ruches on the bodice ; Miss McLaren (Dunedin), white surah with chiffon frills: Mi-s Brandon, blue silk with bodice of figured silk crepon; Miss A. Brandon, sky-blue silk trimmed with deep white lace; Miss Lirnach. black satin trimmed with rich red velvet and black jetted chiffon ; Miss Trimnell. pretty pale pink silk, the bodice trimmed with clus:ers of pink tips ; Miss L. deddon. pale yellow silk trimmed with passementerie : Mias Seed, white chine silk with frills of cbitton on the sleeves and bodice : her sister wore a similar gown; Miss Ross, yellow silk veiled with black gauze; Miss M. Rose, black silk with sleeves of scarlet net; Miss S. Rose wore a pretty white sarin gown ; Miss Tuckey. pale pink crepon trimmed with ruby velvet and sparkling passementerie: Miss Reid [debutante) looked well in a white satin gown trimmed with satin ribbon and chitton; Miss Stuart, pale blue silk with berthe of white lace; Miss Simpson, white merveilleux trimmed with lace and white flowers: Miss McKe'lar wore a pretty white silk gown trimmed with chiffon frills: Miss Devereux (Auckland), cream satin brocaded with red flowers, the bodice slightly trimmed with red velvet and white lace ; Miss Lee. black velvet trimmed with jet and white lace; MLs Pow nail, white surah silk trimmed with pink roses and white lace; Miss Gibson, pale blue brocade triinmed with velvet of a darker shade and white lace: Miss B. Gibson wore a red velvet gown trimmed with jet; Miss Mee. white brocade with white lace and roses on the bodice : Miss M. McGregor, white satin trimmed with lace: Miss Richardson, bright green silk with full sleeves of tulle to match ; Miss J. Richardson wore a very pretty gown of cream silk, the bodice trimmed with lovely lace: Miss Dyer, white crepe, the bodice prettily trimmed with chiffon : Miss Hammerton, pale pink figured silk ; Miss Barbor. sky-blue sarin trimmed with white lace : Miss Young also wore blue with berth* of white lace; Miss Piimer, black velvet trimmed with jet; Miss Fancourt, amber brocade trimmed with pale coffee lace; Miss Butts, white satin trimmed with silver striped gauze; Miss Luckie. cream satin trimmed with silver passementerie; Miss Biair, black satin trimmed with o’d lace; Miss Griffiths, cream satin, the bodice trimmed with lace and pink roses: Miss J. Griffiths, pate pink silk and white lace: Miss Blundell, pale pink satin slightly trimmed with black chiffon: Miss Fell (Picton). pale blue silk skirt, bodice of yellow much trimmed with yellow chiffon ; Miss Laishley. white -atin. A mong the gentlemen 1 noticed Messrs Field. Biss. Pearce, J. Smith. Reid. Strang. Duncan, Cooper. Dymock. Russell (Hawkes Bav). E<ans. Ormond (Napier). C. Crawford. Woolridge. Hadfield, Hull. Harcourt. Izard. Reynolds. Rhind. Travers. Leckie. Luckie. Pirani (M.H.R.), Shortridge. Bran fill. Kirkby, Riwson. Cox, and Drs. Fell, Collins. Martin, and many others. ‘OUR BOY’S* was performed at Government House last Wednesday and Thursday nights. The large ballroom was packed the first night, many people having to stand. The performance on the whole was good. From this observation you will see that it might have been belter, but I think, and many think the same, chat the daily papers critici ed the performers altogether too severely, for there is no doubt that they each did their very best. Miss K. Wilford as Belinda, the lodging-house slave, and Dr. Purdy as the butterman were really splendid: indeed. I doubt whether either could be improved upon. Miss Grace took the part of Violet Melrose, an heiress, the part of Mary, her poor cousin, being taken by Miss L. Wilford. who was particularly good in her love scene with Talbot Champneys (Mr H. But’eri. The part of Sir Geoffrey Champneys suited Mr E. Hadfield all to pieces, and some of his acting was very good indeed. Mr H. Rolleston represented the butterman s son, Charlie Middlewick, and after he had got over his apparent nervousness in the first Act. he also was very good. Mrs Purdy took the part of Aunt Clarissa. In the first act Miss Grace wears a pretty summer costume. The dress was of white silk striped with pale green and softened with a white chiffon fichu, very large white straw hat trimmed with red and white poppies; Miss L Wilford wears a simple white muslin frock trimmed with lace, and tied with a buttercup silk sash, pretty little cream straw hat trimmed

with lace and buttercups; Mrs Purdy looks very stylish in a black crepon skirt, black and white striped silk blouse trimmed with jet embroidery, and small black and white bonnet with violets. In the second act Miss Grace wears a black satin dinner wwn with pretty gathered striped sleeves of bright red silk and white lace, berthe of red silk under white lace; Mis« L. Wilford, pale pink silk trimmed with chiffon frills to match, and pink watered silk sash ; Mrs Purdy, black silk, the bodice prettily trimmed with white lace. In the third act. Miss Grace, pretty light sape-green shot silk gown, sealskin jacket, and black and white velvet bat with white tips: Miss L Wilford. nlack skirt. pink silk blouse trimmed with black, black velvet hat with tip?, and b ar fur boa and muff; Mrs Purdy, black gown, sealskin jacket, and a most wonderful flower garden sort of bonnet of ah colours. In the audience on ■ he first night I saw Lord and Lady Glasgow, the latter wearing a handsome oyster-coloured satin brocaded with a large design in green and pink, cream lace on the corsage : Lady Augusta Boyle. *n pink merveilleux and white lace; Lady Alice Boyle, white figured chiffon over white satin, with shoulder pieces of £cru lace: Lady Dorothy, white spotted muslin; Lady Helen Boyle, black satin and lace; Mrs C. Johnston, black silk gown, white and pink opera cloak: Mrs Wallis, pretty pink silk gown, white cloak trimmed with fur; Mrs Collins, black satin, sealskin cape; Mrs Duncan, black silk gown trimmed with white lace and jet; Mrs lan I >uncan, long white cloak trimmed with fur; Mrs Abbott, black satin, the bodice trimmed with cream lace, handsome black satin cloak with broad collar of turquoise velvet edged with black fur ; Mrs Grace, hand-ome black watered silk, with revers of old lace edged with beaver ; Mrs Pynsent, dark silk gown, white cloak trimmed with lace : Mrs Goring, black silk, pretty pink frilled coak; Mrs Man tell, handsome black brocade; Mrs Fox black satin trimmed with white lace, long blue cloak trimmed with rucningsof white silk ; Mrs Warren, pink silk very much trimmed with chiffon to match; Mrs Izard, handsome black satin : Miss izard, pretty white cloak trimmed with feather; Miss L. Izard, black gown, dark brown cloak bound with lovely fur; Mrs Beddard. black srtin: Mrs Tolhurst, black satin trimmed with jet; the Mieses Tolhurst, wore white silk gowns; Mrs Werry. sagegreen satin gown, pale blue cloak with white fur; Lady Whitmore I Napier), handsome black satin trimmed with old lace and jet; Mrs Dixon also wore black silk ; Mrs Maxwell, claret satin with sjeeves of white and red satin stripes: Miss Reynolds (Dunedin), ) lack ; Mrs Higginson, handsome cream brocade, light grey cloak ; Mrs Baldwin cream satin gown trimmed with chiffon ; Mrs Travers. pale pink silk|with chiffon bodice ; Mrs Nairn (Hawke’s Bay), handsome black silk: Miss Nairn; Mrs A. Williams, black silk skirt, brocaded silk blouse trimmed with lace: Miss Bell (Dunedin). black silk skirt, yellow chiffon bodice ; Miss Turnbull, black silk gown ; Mrs Buddell, pretty pink cloak ; Mrs Rhind. handsome black silk slightly trimmed with red; Mrs Anson, black satin, the bodice trimmed with yellow flowers; Miss Richardson, black velvet; Miss Cooper, pink silk with bodice of black chiffon ; Miss Williams (Dunedin), black silk trimmed with red flowers: Mrs A. Brandon, black silk gown, white cloak trimmed with fur; the Misses Johnston, black silk slightly trimmed with white lace; Miss Rose, black silk, brown cloak trimmed with beaver; Miss Friend, pale blue silk trimmed with pink roses: Miss Simpson, pretty white cloak with fur collar ; Miss Stowe, pale blue silk with bertbe of white lace; Miss M. Stowe, white silk; Miss Buller, coral pink silk gown with bodice of green velvet, white silk cloak trimmed with beads; Miss R Acland, black silk, the bodice trimmed with pink roses; Miss Skerrett, white brocade trimmed with pearl embroidery ; Miss J. Skerrett, white satin ; Mrs Cruckshanks; Mrs Bidwell (Wairarapat. black silk and white lace; Miss Harcourt. Miss McLaren, Miss Fitzherbert, the Misses Ed*in. Miss Grummett. Mrs Strang, the Misses Reid. Miss Buckley (Christchurch). Mrs and Miss Mee, Miss Pownall, and the Messrs Johnston, Williams. Dy mock. Turnbull. Duncan, Cooper. Bucholz Mills. Russell, Higginson. Buller. Pearce, Tripe. Tripp. Webster, ‘»’Rorke, Rolleston, Richmond, etc. The second night the Government House party were again present. Lady Glasgow wore a handsome black watered silk gown trimmed with lace and jet; Lady Augusta Boyle also wore black ; lasdy Alice Boyle looked well in a pale blue silk gow*n trimmed with coffee lace; Lady Dorothy, pale yellow silk gown ; Lady Helen Boyle wore black satin and white lace. Others present were Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Williams, Mr. Mrs and Miss Larnach. the Misses Skerrett, Miss Cooper. Miss Buller. Lady and Miss Douglas, Miss B. Douglas. Mrs and Miss Quick Mr and Miss Duncan. Mrs and Miss Warren, the Misses Gore Haise, Butts, Brandon Acland Wilford, Mrs and Miss Medley and others. The annual exhibition of the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS was opened last Monday afternoon. Lord Glasgow performed the opening ceremony, and was accompanied by Lady Helen Boyle and Captain Feilden. There was only a fair attendance, as the weather was wet; besides, many people went to the races, which were held at the Hutt the same day. Lady Helen Boyle was wearing a black silk gown, velvet jetted cape, jet bonnet trimmed with violet flowers. Others I noticed were Lady Whitmore (Napier), who was wearing a handsome black silk gown, black chiffon cape, velvet bonnet with tips; Lady Hector, black cloth tailor-made costume, pretty white and black bonnet: Mrs Grace, black costume, gold bonnet trimmed with jet and blue silk poppies: Miss Grace, maroon gown trimmed with black satin, black velvet hat trimmed with lace, feathers, and violets; Mrs R. White; Miss Holmes, black crepon with epaulettes of lace, pretty jetted bonnet with jetted tips: Mrs Duncan. Mrs and the Misses Gore. Mrs and Mu 8 Napier Bell, Mrs and Miss Baser, the Misses Burnett, Mrs and the Misses Blackett, the Misses Izard. Miss Turnbull, Mrs and the Misses Stowe. Miss Nairn (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs and Miss Tuckey, Mrs Barraud. Mrs and the Misses Rose, Miss Richardson, the Misses Lingard, Mrs Buddle. Miss Pharazyn. Mrs and the Misses Harding. Mrs and the Misses Tolhurst, Mrs and Miss Stewart. Mrs Strang, the Misses Reid. Mrs and Miss Mee, Mrs Gray, and others. Delicious tea and cakes were provided by Miss Holmes and her lady friends, which were very much appreciated. Mrs Charles Johnston gave a very ENJOYABLE * AT HOME’ on Thursday afternoon. There were a great many people present, and during the afternoon some of the young folk indulged in dancing in the dining-room, which was cleared for the purpose, the music being supplied by a band of three performers. The tea table was prettily decorated with vases of daffodils. Mrs Johnston received her guests in a handsome black velvet gown, with broad Swiss belt of cut jet. Among the guests I noticed Mrs Newman, who looked very well in a black satin gown trimmed with pink silk : Mrs Larnach. electric blue gown trimmed with velvet, becoming bonnet to match; Miss Larnach. dark brown cloth gown trimmed with beaver, large velvet hat to match with feathers ; Mrs Abbott, handsome dark green gown with bcdice of beautiful brocade, green bonnet with pink flowers ; Mrs Pynsent, handsome black and mauve brocade slightly trained, jet bonnet with magenta roses ; Mrs Goring, dark green costume, black velvet hat with feathets; Mrs Bonor. black crepon. jet bonnet with black and white ribbon : Mrs Grace, dark green crepon, bonnet composed of brocaded ribbon and coloured ribbon ; Mrs Gore, brown silk trimmed with pompadour silk to match, brown bonnet with brocade ribbon and aigrettes: Miss A. Gore, fawn skirt, shot silk blouse, black velvet hat with high tips and magenta ro«es : Mrs Reynolds, black gown, green velvet bonnet with wings; Miss Reynolds, black crepon trimmed with jet and satin ribbon, black velvet hat with tips ; Miss Vida Reynolds, black jacket and skirt, feather boa. large blue velvet hat with black feathers: Mrs Rhind. dark blue gown, sealskin jacket, jet bonnet slightly trimmed with red velvet; Mrs Nixon (Wanganui', black silk gown with white satin revere covered with yellow lace, burnt straw bonnet with pink roses ; Mrs Pearce, black gown, sealskin jacket, small black bonnet with cornflowers ; Mrs H. McKenzie, brown cloth costume braided with black, brown and black bonnet ; Mrs Moorhouse, light brown crepon. pink vest of pleated chiffon, pretty toque to match ; Lady Whitmore (Napier), handsome black satin, the front of the bodice trimmed with old lace, pretty bonnet of bronze beads and wings: Mrs Dixon, black costume, fur boa. jet bonnet with tips; Mrs Werry. black silk trimmed with black and white lace, jet and white bonnet : Mrs Maxwell, brown gown with sleeves of brocaded silk, bonnet to match : Mrs Ixjughnan. black jacket and skirt, black hat trimmed with tip*? and yellow primroses : Mrs Janisch, light brown cloth gown, pretty tonne of brocaded silk finished with clusters of tiny tips: Mrs Joseph, black silk handsomely trimmed with jet: Miss Joseph, black skirt, yellow silk blouse with collar of velvet to match, violet toque ; Mrs Harding, black gown, velvet jetted cape, jet bonnet with violets ; the Misses Harding, black crepon skirts shot silk blouses, black velvet hats with brocaded ribbon and tips Mi»s 8. Johnston, fawn tweed costume, large black velvet hat trimmed with lace, violets and tips; Miss

Buller, black jacket and skirt, silk blouse, becoming velvet toque trimmed with jet and tips; Mrs Biss, brown tweed coat and skirt, brown straw hat with feathers: Mrs Barron, black crepon gown with sleeves of black and pink brocade, Ktty black and pink bonnet; Miss Barron, black skirt, shot silk use, black felt hat with wings: Miss E. Barron, fawn tailormade costume, toque to match; Miss A. Brandon, black velvet gown prettily trimmed with jet, black hat with loops of brocaded ribbon and tips; Mrs Butts, black costume: Miss Butts, black skirt, pale pink silk blouse, felt hat with black feathers: Mrs Travers, dark blue costume, brown velvet toque trimmed with shaded flowers: Mrs Baker, black silk gown, jet bonnet with violets; Mrs Samuell. dark tailor-made costume, red waistcoat, black hat with jetted quills; Miss Reid (Oamaru). black jacket and skirt, fur boa. black velvet toque; her sister wore a brown costume; Mrs Nairn (Hawke's Bay), black costume; Miss Nairn, dark brown jacket and skirt, felt hat with wings ; Mrs Napier Bell (Dunedin), dark green costume handsomely trimmed with passementerie and lace, green velvet bonnet with aigrettes of a lighter shade ; Miss Bell, fawn gown trimmed with shot silk, large brown velvet hat with feathers: Miss McLaren, dark blue jacket and skirt, white hat with black ribbon and wings; Mrs Gale, black silk gown, black and red velvet toque with wings. Among the gentlemen I noticed the Messrs Travers. Tolhurst, Tripp. Pearce, Larnach, Ormond. Williams, Baker, Hadfield, Gore and others. Mrs Firth gave a VERY JOLLY DANCE for young people last Saturday night. During the evening a graceful skirt dance was danced by the Misses Pickering, M. Blair. D. Tripe and Greenfield. Mrs Firth looked well in a handsome black and white silk blouse, black silk skirt; her mother (Mrs Mcßae) wore black satin; Mrs Ward, pale mauve silk trimmed with white lace. Others present were the Misses Blundell. Tripe, Martin. Seddon (two). Logan, McGregor, James, Webb. Butt, Miles, and others. OPHELIA.