GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XXII, 28 November 1896, Page 117

GISBORNE.

Dear Br e. November 15. On Saturday the POVERTY BAY’ POLO CLUB held their first practice on the new ground at Makauri. The Misses Barker, who were becomingly dressed in dark skirts anti summer blouses, kindly provided the afteri oon tea. which was thoroughly appreciated by the onlookers as well as by those pla' ing. Amongst the ladies present were Mrs Nolan, in dark skill, pink blouse, sailor hat; Mrs Reynolds, grey and white silk, black hat: Mrs white costume with black ribbon streamers: Mrs Smith, white pique, flowered bonnet; Miss Bradley, white muslin, black hat with roses ; Miss E Bradley, rose pink and black costume, small white hat; Miss A. Bradley, white dress, sailor hat: Miss M. Rees, blue blouse, dark skirt; Miss Johnson, neat riding habit and covert coat; Miss L. Tucker, grey costume, dark hat; Miss M. Tucker, white gown tririmed with green silk, white lace hat with cream roses : Miss Reynolds, dark skirt and blouse; Miss Webb, white drill costume; Miss Adair, dark skirt, heliotrope blouse, picture hat trimmed with red poppies; Miss Willis, dark skirt, pink blouse, sailor hat; Miss Guthrie-Smith, riding habit The players consisted of Messrs Barker. Bradley. Des Banes. Williamson. Sherratt (two). Tucker, and Guthrie Smith. A PICNIC to the Ormond quarry was arranged by Mr Macleod and a few others for the same afternoon (Saturday). Although unavoidably detained in town. I heard from all who went out that the affair was a great success. The party, consisting of Mrs A. Rees, Misses Crawford (two). Miss Middleton. Misses Drummond (two). Misses MacLernon (two), and Messrs Sherrirt'. Crawford. Maude (two). Hoyte. Butler, and Macleod, left town at 2 39 p m. in one of MacKenzie’s brakes, and returned home by moonlight about 11 o'clock.

RUTH.