HAMILTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XIX, 7 November 1896, Page 21

HAMILTON.

Dear Bee, October 30. A MOST ENJOYABLE DANCE took place on Thursday evening, 29th inst, at the Volunteer Hall, promoted by the Misses Soppett and carried through most successfully. The music (a harp and violin, supplied by two Italians) was charming, and dancing was kept up with much spirit until after one o’clock. There were many pretty dresses worn. Miss Wilson, spangled net over yellow; Miss A. Sandes. cream, gold braid trimming; Miss Pallarait, white; Miss Cox (Taupiri). green dress, white silk trimmings ; Miss Soppett. black velvet: Miss M. Soppett. white dress, yellow silk sleeves; Miss K. Soppett, pink ; Miss Atkinson, white, green velvet trimmings; Miss Carey, yellow dress; Miss M. Carey, pale blue; Miss Wallnutt, pink; Miss C. Wallnutt, pale green brocaded satin ; Miss O'Meara, cream and cardinal; Miss E. Hay, white dress ; Miss Sellars (Auckland), black skirt, pale blue bodice; Mrs Holloway, black ; Mrs Brewis, black silk, pale blue trimmings, AT THE SHOW on Friday afternoon, which was held on the Claudelands racecourse, there were numerous pretty costumes worn. Mrs Hume was handsomely attired in electric blue silk with sequin trimming, bonnet to match; Miss Hume, pretty mauve shot lustre; Mrs Whitney (Auckland), handsome grey dress, silk trimmings; the Misses Wallnutt, one in pink, the second in blue ; Mrs Cox (Taupiri). dark green costume and green velvet trimming; Mrs Sandes, handsome black silk, pretty bonnet; Miss Sandes, grey dress with green trimmings, hat to match; Mrs Oldham, grey dress with navy blue velvet trimmings, becoming bonnet; Miss Watkins, grey costume ; Mrs Chitty, handsome black silk dress, black lace trimming; Mrs R. J. Gwynne. pretty grey dress; Miss E. Hay, becoming blue frock ; Mrs H. Cox (Shaftsbury), pretty dark green costume; Miss Cox, maroon and pale pink, hat to match; Mrs Hay, black ; Miss Kempthorne (Auckland), dark green dress; etc.

ZILLA.