AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XIV, 3 October 1896, Page 432

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, September 28. On Saturday night an extremely pleasant evening was given to many guests by the Primate and Mrs Cowie at their pretty and picturesque residence, Bishopscourt. Parnell. The invitations were to meet the Right Rev. the Bishop of Melanesia, ana this genial prelate was present in great force The day was wet, but. the rain passed off at night. The visitors were received by the host and hostess (ably assisted by the Rev. Edmund and the Rev. John Cowie, sons of the Primate) in the semi-corridor, whence they passed on to the reception room, which was prettily decorated with vases of pink and white azaleas, and the ever stately arum lily and its foliage. The same pretty decorations graced the corridor. Some entrancing music was rendered, songs oeing given by the following Misses Tilly, Purchas, Pierce, and Corbett, the last-mentioned singing the well-known ‘Rocked Cradle of the Deep’ with her lovely alto voice. Miss Dampier charmed us twice with her violin solos. This talented little girl has a grand future before her, and should be heard oftener at Auckland musicales and concerts. Light refreshments were served in the large cool library, where the prettilyarranged little tables were laden with tasty cakes and delicious sandwiches. The coffee was just perfect, not the u?ual undrinkable sweetened stuff one often gets when out on pleasure bent. ’ ou all know what quiet tact Mrs Cowie displays as a hostess, and she was also looking very well in a black satin gown and real lace, handsome white cap with pearl and black velvet trimmings. Amongst the guests I noticed Mrs Goodhue. black velvet skirt, Eink blouse with black lace veilings, silver ornament in her air; Mrs Cochrane, black gown with beads, ihe sleeves of white silk veiled in black; Miss Corbett, black velvet costume, with black lace and bug’e beads: Rev. J. K. Davis, Mrs Davis, black ; Archdeacon Dudley. Mrs Dudley, black relieved with white lace nchu and yellow ribbons, white cap with yellow; Miss Dudley, dark skirt, pink crepon evening bodice with white lace; and her sister, canary silk with brown striped silk sash ; Rev. W. M. Edwards. Rev. L. Fitz Gerald, Rev. w. Major, Rev. R. Gillam, Rev. E. Lush , Mrs Kenny, black silk ; Mrs Theo. Kissling. black skirt, electrique-blue velvet blouse ; Mrs Kenderdine, black velvet; Miss Kenderdine, black alpaca with white lace ; Rev. F. Larkins, Miss Larkins, a stylish black gown with bead trimmings and white flowers; Mrs McDonald IPonsonby), black silk white lace cap with heliotrope flowers; Rev. W. Marshal • Miss Flora McDonald, rich terre Japanese silk; Rev. C. M Nelson, Mrs Nelson, very handsome black velvet profusely trimmed with black beads, with gold ornaments; Mrs Wilks, rich black satin, chiffon-covered bodice : Miss Rich, pretty cream silk; Miss O'Niel, black velvet; Mrs James Russell, lovely black velvet with white silk let down the front and sleeves; Miss Russell, bright rose-pink ; Miss Pierce, dark skirt, pale green silk b'ouse trimmed with a darker shade of velvet and lace : her sister Nil-green taffeta Bilk with white lace fichu; Rev. A. G. Purchas' Miss Purchas, blackskirt, brown silk blouse trimmed with chiffon ; Miss G. Purchas, white silk, sleeves and sash of bright Liberty silk • Miss Morse looked pretty in claret velvet; Miss Mildred Purchas, dark skirt, canary silk blouse with lace ; Rev. P. S. Smallfleld; Mrs Salmon, black silk with white finishings and ornaments; Misses Kerr Taylor (two), dark skirts, pink blouses ; Mrs Tilly black gown, white sleeves, and yoke veiled in black lace ; Miss Tilly, grey satin; Mies White, black: Mrs Pritt, black silk with red bow and opera cape : Rev. Mr Williams: Mrs Young, black silk ; Mrs Wilks, black silk : Messrs Goodhue. Cochrane, Kensington, Theo-Kissling, Kenderdine, C. Purchas, Templer, Kerr-Taylor. Tibbs. Pritt and Dr. Robertson. The opening of the PARISH HALL, MOUNT ALBERT, took place last Thursday afternoon in the presence of a very large number of visitors. The decorations were extensive. The bare walls were covered with greenery and laurel in blossom, white arum lilies, camellias, azaleas, etc. Great praise is due to Mrs Rattray. Miss Florrie Sellers, and Miss Maud Carter. Messrs Clifford Dawson and Arthur Willie, for the picturesque way it was trimmed. Mrs Wilks kindly provided drapery and greens. The stage was draped with white and red curtains, which were artistically arranged. On each side of the entrance door tables were erected with the articles for sale. A large doll's house was shot for by the youth of the district. This was under the management of Wilbert Rattray, and caused a great deal of amusement, realising £ I 4s. It was won by Sydney Woodroffe. The Most Rev. the Primate, with Mrs Cowie and the Rev. John Cowie, arrived at three o’clock. His Lordship, in his usual happy manner, declared the Hall open. Other speeches were made by the Vicar (the Rev. F. Larkins), the Ven. Arch. Dudley, and Mr W r . C. Kensington, late lay-reader of this parish. Many congratulations were showered on Mr and Miss Larkins for their successful and untiring efforts to complete the Sunday-school Fund inaugurated by the late Mr Allan Kerr-Taylor. Afternoon tea was then given to all, this and the excellent supper being most generously donated by the ladies of the district. The latter was presided over by Mesdames Sellers and Rattray and Miss Sellers. All day Mr and Miss Larkins worked to make the affair pass off pleasantly, and they must be much pleased with the result of their efforts A word of praise must be accorded to the energetic Secretary. Mr W. Rattray, who really worked like a Trojan. Miss Larkin wore a pretty black crepon and silk : Mrs Cowie was becomingly dressed in black, with touches of pale grey in her bonnet. Amongst the crowd I noticed the Rev. W. and Mrs Johnstone, the lady wearing a handsome grey and black striped gown finished with black; Mrs Martin, black silk, black lace bonnet with spuice flowers; Mrs Allan KerrTaylor. black lace costume, black velvet cape, green straw hat; and her two daughters looked well in a combination of navy and white ; Miss Martin, blue-green costume with silver spangle trimming. hat with feathers <■» unite-. Mrs Page, black mourning costume ; Mrs Chambers-Taylor, black silk, cape and bonnet en suite; Miss L. Chambers-Taylor, navy serge with black facings, black hat; Miss Doll, bluey-grey gown, hat with ribbons cn suite ; Miss Ada Dixon, fawn tailor-made gown, pink vest; Mrs and the Misses Willis, Mrs Newell Miss Bailey. Mrs Wilkins, Mrs Rattray; Mr and Mrs Niblock, the latter wearing a pretty tweed drees; Mrs Sellers, black gown, black bonnet with yellow flowers ; Miss Sellers, navy serge; Miss Maud Sellers, pretty serge and velvet; Misses Dixon (two): Miss Kensington, navy serge, blue vest, hat with _ blue bow ; Mrs Wood, slate-grey tailormade costume; Miss Wright, black mourning costume; Miss Knight, brown trimmed with velvet; Miss May. black ; Mrs Woodroffe, handsome combination of grey lustre and petunia velvet, toque to match; Mrs Cecil Taylor and daughters; Mrs Wilks, black silk; Miss Wilks, black gown trimmed with grey check; Mrs Herd, black silk, bonnet with pink ; Miss Carter, grey check, and her sister black : Mrs James, black silk, bonnet with variegated flowers; her young friend wore tweed, pretty hat; Mrs May, grey dress, hat to harmonise. In the evening a flret-class concert was arranged by Mrs Clarke. The performers all camo from town, and delighted the very largo and enthusiastic audience immensely. They were Messrs A. Rowe. H. T. Hockey. Tracey Hall, Theo. Queree. Miss Buddle, Miss Mennle and Miss Best, Miss Waters played

al! the accompaniments in a most sympathetic manner. Miss bimpson gave an encored recitation. Mr Leslie Dix was simply splendid, and was enthusiastically encored. Mrs Clarke wore a black skirt, Indian pa'terned blouse; Miss G. Buddie, pale blue silk with ruchings of chiffon round the neck, shoes en suite ; Mias Mennie, white crepon with lace trimmings ; Misa Best black skirt pink blouse with black lace and white flowers ; Miss Waters, white silk and lace ; Miss Simpson, dome blue crepon trimmed with sequins, brilliants in hair ; Mrs Tanner, black silk ; Miss Tanner, grey cashmere ; Mias Hill, dark green ; Miss Cairns, brown ; Misses Miller, Mrs Garrett. Misses Dawson. Miss Bessie Jones, dark skirt, pink blouse ; and many others whom I have mentioned in the afternoon list. Mr and Mrs Edwin Hesketh issued invitations for a dance at their beautiful residence ‘St John’s Wood,’ on Wednesday October 7th, but have decided to postpone it to October 14th, as the St. Mark's Guild Committee think it will interfere with their ball, which is to take place on October 6th. A very • PLEASANT EVENING was spent by Mrs Sowerby’s adult pupils in her hall last Wednes day, the principal attraction being the presentation of a beautiful ring set with a diamond and two rubies, the gift of Mr H Kohn of Queen street, for the best waltzer. The judges—Mesdames Ruck and Nelson-experienced considerable difficulty in deciding on JP^ be ? t ’ but eventually awarded the prize to Miss Easdown. or O Rorke-slreet. After the prize had been given a programme of fourteen dances was gone through, and Mrs Sowerby had kindly provided a tempting little supper, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The gathering terminated shortly after midnight, all regretting that it was the last‘long night’ of the dancing season. Mrs Sowerby’s classes hav#> become so exceedingly popular, but she has worked so hard she must be glad of a rest. THE PAKURANGA HOUNDS were not successful in the day they chose for their meet at Pukekohe. for when the morning dawned the sky was overcast and torrents of rain fell. Horse boxes and trucks had been engaged, for of course the Auckland hunting people would have gone by tram as the distance our of the city wou'd be about thirty-five miles Nevertheless, eight of the sterner sex went, namely, our Master (Colonel Dawson). Mr Selby (the huntsman), and son Messrs Rae. Claud (two), 8011. etc. I cannot tell you how they fared, for it rained incessantly during the whole day. Next Wednesday the meet will be at Ihumata. and in a fortnight’s time we shall have a Point to Point Steeplechase, which is creating quite a little excitement amongst the hunting circles. Under the Presidency of Mrs Henton the ‘KIA ORA’ AMATEUR THEATRICAL CLUB gave a very pleasant social gathering in Mrs Sowerby’s hall, bymond-street, last Friday evening, when the Club performed one act of on. Parle Frangais.' The cast of characters were taken by iMisses W. Westwood. May Henderson. Henton and Warren, and Messrs Vyvyan Hunt, J. Simms, and W. J. Hookey. All supported their parts exceedingly well, and on the whole it proved a most creditable and interesting performance. The scene was a fashionable watering place, and the scenery and mounting of the piece well chosen. Afterwards the hall was cleared and dancing was kept up with spirit until the sma’ hours. Mrs Hen ton, wore a pretty chm 6 silk blouse, silk skirt: Miss Henton, blue figured silk lustre, cream silk tabs round low-cut bpd tee finished with silver passementerie; Miss Grace Henton (debutante) looked pretty in white, frills of white chiffon: Mrs Edmiston, cream silk trimmed with buttercup ; Mrs J. R. Hanna rich black satin gown, pink silk sleeves and full vest; Miss Eva Leighton looked very dainty in blue silk trimmed with silver passementerie and white chiffon; Miss Parsons looked exceedingly well in pink crepon; Miss Ada Dixon, deep yellow silk go vn ; Miss May Henderson, soft cream veiling, heliotrope silk vandykes from low corsage over sleeves edged with pearl trimming; Miss Bews. white; Mrs Saunderson, white: Miss K. Butters, cream with black velvet epaulettes; Mrs G. Hart, white ottoman silk gown; Mrs B. Biker, cream satin, salmonpink satin bodice trimmed with deep fringe of pearls • Miss Lena Owen looked charming in blue silk with white chiffon fichu; Mrs Baker, black with pink silk stripe trimmed with chiffon; Mrs Hookey, black with green silk stripe gown; Mi*s Adam*. pink crepon; Miss Cousins, white trimmed with buttercup ; Misx Johnson, pink crepon. bodice profusely trimmed with pink chiffon ; Miss L. Johnson, also wore pi ek trimmed with black velvet; Miss Harrison, yellow and black velvet: Miss Ada Wood, hehotrope silk en train* ; Miss M. Patterson, white frock, yellow silk vandykes over sleeves; Miss May Harper, white muslin trimmed with lace ; Miss Westwood, cream silk : Mrs R. Lusher cream silk with touches of blue : Misa Winnie Westwood, pretty Nil green crepon, lace on corsage ; Miss Atkins, white satin ; Miss G Sandes. blue, sprays of roses ; Miss Black (Sydney! looked well in white. Messrs Leighton. Henton. Hewitt. Hookey, College Baker. N. Baker, Hatton. Sandes. H. Gittos, Walker. Simms. Patterson, Harrison. Cousins (two). Parsons. Toner, Sanderson, Clem Dixon, Macabe, Maddox, Bent, Hunt, Froude, etc., etc. THE PARNELL LAWN TENNIS CLUB gave a very enjoyable entertainment last Tuesday in the Bonaventura Hall. The first part of the programme consisted of a concert. A piano solo was contributed by Miss Stuart, who wore a dark skirt, pink silk blou*e with white tulle; Mrs Kilgour sang in her usual splendid style, and was handsomely gowned in dark skirt, pink alpaca blouse with white lace : song by Mr Reginald Burch: monologue by Miss Peacocke, who wore a white silk evening dress. The comic song by Mr E. P. Hudson cans d a great deal of merriment, and was repeatedly encored. Miss May lute sang sweetly, and was gowned in a canary creponette with orange silk finishings. A recitation by Mr H. C. Tewsley was much appreciated. Miss Flora Thorpe sang but not up to usual form, and was gowned in white evening silk costume : followed by a part song by Messrs Anderson, Upfil, Holmes, and Philson. After an interval of ten minutes the theatrical piece. ‘ Chiselled 'a screaming farce, was performed by well-known lady and gentle men amateurs of Parnell-Miss Davy, and Messrs Stevenson. Kissling, and Tewsley, and another lady and gentleman whose names I cannot recall. Amongst the audience I no*iced Miss Kilgour, in dark skirt, white silk blouse with green velvet trimmings: Mrs Upfil. dark skirt, pink flowered silk blouse; Mrs Kenderdine. Mrs Smith : Mrs Preston Stevenson, dark skirt blue alpaca blouse; Mrs Duthie looked pretty io a mourning costume. Mrs G. Bloomfield. Mrs Robison. Miss Brodie. Mrs and Miss Thorne-George, Mrs Colbeck, Miss Colebrook, Mrs and Miss Atkinson. .Mrs Walker. Mrs and Miss Kemptho'ne. Misses Jones Binks. Churton. Laishley. Wright. Hesketh. Tole. Thomson’ Snelling, and Thomas. Mesdames Younghusband. Ruck. Leathern, Harrop, Nichol. Goodhue, and many others. The honorary secretary. Mr J. Preston Stevenson, must be congratulated on the success which attended his indefatigable efforts. The weather for the SECOND DAY OF THE RACES was as fair as its predecessor, except that a keen wind blew making »t dreadfully cold for some of those in spring attire. A tremendous crowd assembled to witness these races, as four hunt races were run during the afternoon, which of course made them very popular. There were no bad accidents to mar one’s pleasure, though some of the riders had rather severe falls. Mr Willie Bloomfie'd and Eka went a somersalt over the stone wall jump, which rendered the rider unconscious for some time. Now for the gowns, which, of course, are very important to the fair sex. la such a ‘go-as-you please ’ time of fashion, taste was not always evident in the combination of colour, and certainly the best effects were invariably produced in gowns of quiet taste. Blue was very much worn, and the touches of it in a dark hat or on a dark gown had a very summery and picturesque effect. Mrs Thomas Morrin, the President’s wife, wore black silk t-kirt very handsome Mexique blue striped silk with twine-coloured lace trimmings, black hat with blue bows veiled in white chiffon • Mrs (Dr.) Lewis, very stylish costume of grey check silk and black velvet, with tabs veiled in white, becoming black hat with white tulle and variegated flowers; Mrs (Col.) Dtwson, b'ack merveilleux. cream taffeta silk corsage with pink flowered markings sailor hat trimmed en suite with large bows, chiffon parasol; Mrs Robison, navy serge, white vest, black hat with pink roses : Mrs McLaughlin looked handsome in a ri ?h black silk bonnet with pink tulle and flowers; Miss McLaughlin was chic in black and white stripe d alpaca with Nil-green ribbons.pale grey hat with pink roses; Miss B. Bull, black gown, spuice silk cot sage, black velvet hat; Mrs VV’. Bloomfield, a dainty combination of black and white : Mrs G. Bloomfield, b’ack skirt black and white striped blouse toque with magenta roses; Mrs Lucas Bloomfield, grey skin, pretty pink blouse, black velvet hat ; Mrs Harry Tonka, smart slate-grey lustre with cream lace trimmings, spring sailor hat

with bows ; Miss Buckland, fawn lustre ; Miss Maud Buckland, navy tailor-made gown: Mrs Beale, dark brown gown, green bonnet with flowers ; Mrs Burton, dark gown with lavender trimmings: Mrs Blair, dark green gown, toque with variegated flowers ; Miss Binney. navy and pink blouse ; her sister, slate grey with cream lace ; Mrs Kingswell, brown skirt, shot silk blouse ; Mrs Chamberlain, black skirt, fawn jacket, black lace bonnet; Miss Churton, fawn tailor-made gown, white chip hat, and her sister wore navy blue; Miss Chambers, slate-grey tailor-made gown, whi e sailor hat; Miss Creagh, dark grey with velvet; Miss Cameron, brown ; Mrs Colbeck, dark green costume, hat with pink flowers; Miss Thorne George, dark grey skirt, grey check silk blouse, large green picture hat with upright violet trimming: Mrs Forbes, grey check ; Mrs Duncan Clerk, electrique blue check: Mrs Devereux, black satin, bonnet to correspond; Miss Devereux, navy serge, brown cape, and her sister wore grey; Miss Moss Davis, dark green relieved with magenta velvet, large black hat with pink flowers; Miss Dolly Davis, fawn tailor-made gown, heliotrope ruffle, fawn hat with cream bows; Mrs Dargaville, black skirt, striped blue silk blouse: Miss Dargaville, dark skirl, lilas silk blouse, hat with feathers and lilas bow: Mrs Devore, black silk with bead trimmings, black bonnet; Miss Dunnett, Gobehn-blue costume, cream hat with G ibelin-blue ribbons; Mrs George Dunnett, black mourning costume ; Misses Elliot (two), navy serges; Mrs Elliot, black; Miss Firth, cream flowered taffeta silk, brown tulle hat; Mrs Greenway, navy tailor-made gown with blue let. in at the neck, forget-me-not bonnet; Mrs Gilmore. navy serge with black braid, black hat with violets ; Mrs Greenwood black gown, the bodice of pink velvet brocaded in black, black bonnet with pink flowers; Mrs Goodall, black: Miss Ruby Greenwood, navy costume with cream lace; Miss Griffiths, very becoming blue costume ; Miss Gorrie. brown gown with shot silk blouse; Mrs Foster, brown skirt, pink blouse : Miss Hay, dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs Hanna, black silk with bodice of black and white striped silk; Miss Heywood, dark skirt, bright pink blouse trimmed with tulle; Miss Ireland, black; Miss Cotter, handsome combination of pink and black; and her sister in green; Miss Stevenson, brown ; and her sister, slate-grey ; Mrs Jones, black silk with prune trimmings, bonnet cn suite \ Miss Jones looked pretty in a pale grey lustre; Miss Sellers, beautifully-fitting navy tailor-made gown ; Mrs Kilgour, brown with green trimmings; Miss Kilgour. grey trimmed wi’h blue; Mrs Keesing, shot red gown; Miss Lusk, navy skirt, pink blouse; Mrs Sam Morrin. brown gown; Mrs Noakes, navy spotted gown, black velvet cape with bugle trimming, . white felt hat; Miss Noakes, short striped gown; Miss Bush, dark green gown: and her «ister wore black; Mrs Alfred Nathan, very effective costume of lavender-grey silk with fawn lace, black hat with magenta flowers; Mrs Nichol, black costume; Miss Philips, navy with brown hat; Miss Dixon, fawn ; Mrs Armitage, dark green striped costume, black hat with green bow ; Mrs Nolan, brick-coloured velvet blouse, dark skirt; Mrs Bodie, black ; Mrs A. Carrick, navy tailor-made gown ; Mrs Ching, cornflower serge trimmed with silk, large hat with bows ; Mrs Gamble, neat grey check; Mrs Ranson, navy with silver sequins; Mrs Cbahinor Purchas. brown trimmed with pink ; and her sister, dark green ; Miss Savage, black and white costume ; Miss Peacock, grey; Miss Roberts, green with electrique-blue trimmings; Miss Banks, grey : Miss Edith Banks, pale green gown; Miss Percival, peacockgreen ; Miss Edith Percival, brown: Miss Chadwick, dark green skirt, green blouse, green toque with blue chiffon ; Miss Dowell, dark skirt, light blouse ; Mrs Dundas Robertson, peri winkle-blue; Mrs Mercer. Gobelin-blue tailor-made gown ; Mrs (Prof.) Seager, brown tweed; Miss Nelly Scherff. navy; Miss Dolly Bcherff, brown tweed : Mrs Talbot Tubbs, pink gown with lace, black hat with pink ; Miss Thompson, black; Miss Tilly, grey satin: Miss Upton, brown: Miss Langsford. slate-grey; Mrs Nichol, dark green : Mrs Rees (Gisborne), navy serge; Mrs Ware, navy, floral bonnet; and her daughter, grey tweed ; Miss Otway, dark skirt, blue blouse, white sailor hat with daisies; Miss Little was similarly gowned; Miss McFarlane, brown; and her sister, dark skirt, purple shaded blouse; Mrs Cottle, dark green trimmed with brown; Mrs Worsp. light green crinkley; Miss Worsp. navy; Mrs Buchanan, black; Mrs Bews, fawn tailor-made gown; Mrs Walker, black silk; Miss Walker, Gobelin-blue costume; Miss Davy, grey, and her sister brown; Mrs Edmiston, fawn tailormade gown; Mrs Martin, black; Miss Ledingham, Miss M. Martin; Miss Grierson, dark gown trimmed with prune; Mrs Hamner, black; Mrs Kelly, fawn tweed corduroy; Mrs Leathern, dark skirt, petunia blouse; Miss Masefield, navy; and her sister, dark green; Miss McDonald, dome-blue trimmed with silk; Mrs MacDonald, black trimmed with beads; Mrs Scott, silvergrey gown; Mrs Go.'rie, black silk; Mrs A. P. Wilson, black; Miss Thorpe, periwinkle gown ; Miss Yonge, navy ; Misses Dunwoodie (three) were studies in dark skirts, pink blouses ; Mrs Tanner, black silk; Miss Tanner, grey; Miss Wilks, black with white collatette; and her sister, dark skirt, white blouse; Miss May Dawson, dark skirt, yellow blouse; the Misses Wilkins, black; etc., etc. PARNELL PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION DANCE. Another of these very enjoyable dances eventuated on Thursday evening last, when there were between forty and fifty present. The warmth of the evening betokened the time when dancing will give place to the out door amusements of spring and summer. The Bouaventura Hall, where the dance was held, was very prettily decorated with flags and flowers. The front of the stage was adorned with evergreens and arum lilies. The ladies’ committee, to whom the supper arrangements were entrusted, had exhibited a good deal of taste in the table decorations, which consisted of box-pleated yellow crinkly paper, which formed fans at intervals down the centre- The centre-piece contained a huge bunch of snow-white may, and specimen glasses with the same flowers were distributed over the table. The secretary, Mr Thomas, and the committee were, as usual, most assiduous in ministering to the comfort of the guests. Mrs Younghusband was much admired in black satin under black spotted net. chartreuse-green silk sleeves, and a spray of pale pink roses on corsage gave a harmonious touch of colour; Mrs Thorne George wore a very handsome gown of black merveilleux, white silk square-cut bodice veiled with black lace, black and white brocade sleeves ; Mrs P. Stevenson was exquisitely gowned in a crushed strawberry bengaline silk, folds of a darker shade of velvet on square corsage; Miss Kissling. black satin, butterfly sleeves caught with jet ornaments ; Miss Thomas wore all white; Miss Davy was effectively gowned in white with blue silk stripes-blue ribbons; Miss — Davy, yellow, white lisse fichu; Miss Ettie Ireland looked very dainty, her blue silk sleeves giving a charming touch of colour to her white silk, wreath of forget-me-nots in her hair: Miss — Kissling, white silk. Miss Thorne George, pretty pink brocade bodice, black satin skirt: Miss L pfl! w’ore a harmony of pink and Nil green silk, the bodice finished with lace; Mrs Niccol, yellow silk gown profusely trimmed with white chiffon; Mrs Bsale, Nil green brocade with vandykes of silver passementerie, sprays of pink roses; Mrs Tew’sley, effective cream moir£. seauined net frill over bodice, white feathers on shoulders, aigrette in her hair; Miss Lusk looked pretty in white satin with clematis on bodice and hair: Miss Alice Lusk looked charming in black velvet, the low corsage being finished with fold of green silk, pink aigrette in her hair: Miss Atkinson, pale yellow crepon profusely trimmed with white chiffon ; Miss Laird, green with rucked black net sleeves; Mrs Blair, black merveilleux skirt, willow-green brocade bodice with fans of black chiffon ; Mrs Ellis (Gisborne), gown of pink silk ; Miss Brodie, white silk with cluster of crimson flowers; Mrs Goodwin, black; Miss Goodwin, combination of yellow and white; Mias Winnie Goodwin was charming in white, satin sleeves, bodice veiled with white tulle; Mrs Friend, rich white silk with touches of new shade of blue velvet; Mrs H. Gilflllan. black and pink; Mrs Holmes, black gown; Miss Kennedy, pink; Miss Percival looked pretty in pink crepon finished with white lace. Amongst the gentleman I noticed were Messrs Thomas. Dennison. Younghusband, Stevenson Fox Holmes, Upfll, Philips. Sievwright. Hewitt, Webb. Rutherford’ Fairburn. Niccol. Mitchell, Currie, Jamison. McNeil. Tewslev Brigham. Beale, Pollock, etc., etc. Mrs Conolly, of Remuera. gave another of her very successful EUCHRE PARTIES on Thursday evening to a number of her friends. Mrs Conolly received her guests in the dining-room, where eight tables were arranged for the game The play commenced shortly after eight and continued wph great spirit until nearly midnight, and from the amount of laughter and excitement all seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. After the prizes had been distributed to the lucky winners, justice was done to the many good things that had been provided for supper. There were some handsome dresses worn by the ladies. The first prizes were won by Mrs Kempthqrne and Mr Ranson, and the booby prizes by Miss Bush and Mr Goldsbro*. Amongst those present were Mes-

dames Ranson, Gamble (two), Kempthorne. Whyte, Sanderson, Bruce, Hall, Reid, Brewer. King. Bush. Petrie. Misses Bush. Kempthorne. Heywood, and Conolly, Rev. W. Beatty, Rev Mr Major, Dr. King. Messrs Rinson, Sanderson. Bruce. Reid. Brewer, Gdldsbro’. Bewes, O Halloran, Gordon. McCormick, Pickmere. and Conolly (two). Phyllis Brounk.