HAMILTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 551

HAMILTON.

Dear Bee, April 24. A VERY PLEASANT DANCE came off on Easter Monday evening in the Public Hall. About sixty were present. The hall was prettily bung with flags, and the stage, decorated with evergreens, was converted into a supper-room. The floor (mainly owing

to the exertions of Messrs W. and M. Hume) was in splendid order, and the music charming. Many compliments were paid from all directions to the musician. Miss Anderson (Cambridge), whose playing waschiefly instuniental in making the dance so enjoyable She was assisted during the evening by Mrs W. M. Hay and other lady friends Amongst the visitors present were Mr and Mrs T. L. Murray (Auckland), Mrs Von Berniwitz and Miss Belcher (Thames), Mrs W. M. Hay (Papakura), Mrs J. Newell and Miss Butters (Ponsonby) and Misses Gardiner (two) There were several pretty dresses worn, amongst which I noticed Mrs Drury, in black silk ; Mrs Hume, black and pink ; Mrs J. Newell, yellow ; Mrs Murray, black silk, pale blue chiffon fichu ; Miss Hume, pretty mauve crepon, pearl trimming ; Mrs Sandes, black silk ; Miss Alice Sandes, cream ; Miss C. Wallnutt, pale green brocaded silk; Miss Butters, pink, pink ribbon trimmings ; Misses F. and H. Graham, white ; Miss V. Graham, pink ; Miss Selby, handsome brocaded satin ; Mrs Cussen, black ; Miss T. Cussen, white silk ; Miss Newell, pink ; Miss Gardiner, brown velvet ; Miss — Gardiner, white; MissEliceJolly, pink ; Miss Holloway, yellow and white. Much regret was expressed that all the West End tennis players (who tOuk part in Saturday’s matches) were unable to remain for the dance, but owing to other arrangements they were obliged to return to town on Monday afternoon.

Zilla.