AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XVI, 16 April 1898, Page 482

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, April 11. Each year we seem to have more and more gaieties in Holy Week, winding up with all sorts of attractive excursions on Good Friday and sports on Saturday. The Women’s Political League gave an AFTERNOON TEA last Tuesday at three p.ip. at the Social Hall of the Young Men’s Christian Association, when the annual statement of accounts was read and the election of officers for the ensuing year proceeded with. It was very pleasant to discuss politics over a friendly cup of tea. There was a fair attendance present, and of course there was no time wasted in gossip, which decidedly was an improvement on the ordinary teas. Gossip reminds me of the Scotch thistle; one person can carelessly start the seeds on the wind, and heaven only knows where they float and what damage they do. An enjoyable afternoon tea was given on Wednesday last week by Mrs Archer, of Remuera. Among those invited were Mrs Lennox, Hales (of Wellington), Mrs J. C. Wilson, Whitney, Bruce, Reid, White, Mains, Bold, 1 inlayson, Beaumont, Wigmore, and Mrs Richard Laishly. The Pavilion Benefit Athletic Sports took place last Saturday. There was a fair attendance. Many of the ladies wore dark winter gowns, the plaid and tartan blouses were en evidence, though many still wore light summer costumes. In the morning it gave every hope of a sunny day, but during the afternoon a drizzling rain fell, which made the people scatter like sheep to seek shelter among the neighbouring trees, and the girls in their summer gowns tried to look as happy and as pretty as if the sun was shining tropically. But their thin light gowns, inanimate irresponsible things, were sustained by no heroic resolve, and clung depressingly to them, looking as limp in their miserable unsuitability as if they were last year's, and worn badly then. The Old Buffers’ Bicycle Race was very amusing, and much interest was taken in this, as many of our prominent citizens took part. Amongst the ladies present I noted the following:—Miss —. Hesketh. black serge; Mrs Goodwin, black silk, black bonnet with red; Miss Goodwin, navy serge; Mrs W. H. Churton, white pique with red sash and tie, sailor hat; Miss Churton. brown tailor-made gown; Miss Mabel Churton, navy tailor-made gown, plaid vest, hat with lilad; Miss Garlick, black skirt, tartan blouse, black picture hat with white ribbons and black ostrish tips; Mrs (Dr.) Lewis, very stylish blue cloth eostume, with large buttons, purple straw hat, with blue velvet en suite, and convolvulus of a brighter hue relieved with green leaves; Mrs Buddle, mode grey tweed eostume, floral bonnet; Miss Pierce, navy costume, orange silk vest, large hat with green tips and blue flowers beneath brim; and her sister, pink cambric; Mrs Windsor, cream; and her sister, dark skirt, light blouse; Miss Bessie. Taylor, black lustre skirt, green figured silk blouse, sailor hat; and her friend wore a dark skirt, plaid green blouse; Miss Roberts, black and whitestriped gingham, band and neck tie of black ribbons, large black picture hat with ostrich feathers and bows: and her friend, black serge tailormade gown, black hat with black bows and red flowers under brim: Mrs Lawson, cream silk, cream turban with yellow roses beneath brim as well as above; Miss Fanny Johnstone, black serge edged with silk, cream hat with rnching of black ribbons and black quills, red roses beneath brim; Mrs Newman, black skirt, white blouse; Miss Fenton, black skirt, pink blouse, picture rush hat with white muslin: Mrs Keeping, fawn tailormade gown with cuffs and collar of brown velvet, black hat with ruch-

iugs of white silk; Mrs Thorne George, black silk costume, black bonnet with pink roses; Miss Thorne (ieorge, white pique with lettuce green silk vest, dark green straw hat; Miss Cotter, black and white striped zephyr’ with green sash, sailor hat; Miss Stevenson (Glenholm), black; Miss Stevenson (Ponsonby), white lustre with black spots trimmed with green, black hat; Mrs Duthie. pretty blue flowered French muslin, tulle bonnet to match; Miss Savage, sage green skirt, green and white striped blouse, sailor hat; Miss Thompson, white muslin, white hat, with quill; Miss George, white flowered China silk, with ribbons, white picture hat. with bows and white daisies; Miss May Dawson, blaek skirt, canary blouse, picture hat. with canary ribbons: Miss Crowther, pink gown, veiled in muslin, with ribbons round waist, white hat, with pink and blue ribbons; Miss Atkins, white muslin, with yellow sash; her sister wore white with lettuce green ribbons; Miss Shera, white muslin, cream hat. with brown ribbons; Miss Maggie McDonald, white cambric, with band and neek finished with orange ribbons, blaek hat. with yellow flowers; Miss Hill, white; Miss Clapcott, navy silk; Miss Maud Martin, navy serge skirt and Eton jacket, white vest; Mrs Kenderdine, black crepon skirt, black corded silk blouse, grey boa, black bonnet, with pink ; Miss Wylde-Brown, green and white striped cambric, pink ribbons round neck, white hat, with green trimmings; Miss O. Lusk, dark tailor-made costume; her sister wore a dark skirt, light blouse; Mrs Lusk, black lustre, green striped vest, pink straw beefeater hat, relieved with black; Mrs Jervis, white pique; Miss George, white; Miss Bain, pink cambric; Miss Sellers, yellow costume, veiled in white; Miss Von Der Hyde, fawn costume, floral hat; Mrs Barrington Keesing. cream lustre skirt, white blouse, dark hat with green trimmings; Miss Howard, dark skirt, light blouse; Mrs Leo Myers, very striking

navy and white figured silk, hat with yellow; Mrs Myers, black; Mrs Pierce, black; Mrs Coleman, fawn costume; Mrs Leger Erson, fawn; Miss Fenton, eream dress, with green trimmings; Miss Isabel Murray, white ami green striped gown; Miss Firth, black; Miss Whitson, canary cambric; Miss Lisa Whitson, white; Miss Muriel Whitson, white muslin, with pink sash; Miss Thomas, blaek skirt, white blouse; Mrs (Capt.) Thomas, black eftstume, with yellow; her daughter, dark skirt, blue ami white striped blouse, sailor hat; Mrs Richmond, blaek: Mrs D’Arcy, dark skirt, fawn figured silk blouse, white picture hat, with ostrich feathers; Miss Shepperd, absinthe green: Mrs Wynyard. black: Miss Wynyard, blue and white striped cambric; Mrs Armitage, black costume, relieved with pink vest; Miss Philips, white cambric; Miss Wilkins, white embroidery gown: Miss Maud Wilkins, white pique skirt, gamboge blouse, hat trimmed en suite: Miss Williamson, English costume of navy and white figured silk; Mrs E. C. Smith, green figured French muslin; Mrs — Smith, fawn tailor-made gown; Miss Lewis, pink French muslin, pink hat; her sister wore white pique, orange vest; Miss Ireland, fawn tailormade gown, hat and vest relieved with geranium pink; Miss Beatrice Bull, striped gown, sailor hat; Mrs Charlie Baker, neat-fitting navy costume, velvet toque; Miss Hooper, shot petunia costume, white sailor hat; Miss Paul, fawn tailor-made gown, hat trimmed with green; Misses Whitelaw, green and white striped gowns, white bands, with sailor hats: Miss Morrow, navy serge. The first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting took place on Easter Monday, and is always enjoyable. There is a mild excitement about it that lends a certain charm, and yet there is an absence of feverish intensity or mad speculation such as one sees at the Xmas meeting. The road to the course was as usual crowded with a mass of vehicles of

all shajtes and sizes. From all parts of the city they came all eager to back their fancies and go home money in pocket. Familiar faces were met with on all sides. In the paddock there are so many well-known men it would be superfluous to name them. The gowns worn by the ladies were a happy mixture of winter and summer, the latter not looking an atom too cold, as the day was particularly bright, sunny, and warm. 1 cannot pretend to describe the ladies’ costumes as fully as they should be done as that is beyond me, so I leave it to the imagination. Amongst those present were Mrs Mitchelson, black silk, with Sultan brocaded sleeves, floral bonnet; Miss Mitchelson, black, relieved with red; a sister wore pink; Miss Williamson (from England) wore a Parisian costume of mauve silk: Mrs Thomas Morrin, absinthe green watered silk, sky blue vest, revers of white silk, blaek velvet hat; Miss Morrin, dark skirt, plaid blouse; Mrs Cotter, rich black moire, trimmed with silver beading; Miss Cotter, brown costume, made with Eton jacket, brown velvet hat; Mrs Arthur Nathan, bronze green; Miss Nathan, bright navy blue; Mrs Alfred Nathan, black costume, white vest; Miss Clayton, dark green; Miss Jackson, navy; Mrs Black, drab green tailor-made gown; Mrs C. Brown; Mrs Isidor Alexander, combination of purple and green; Miss Stella Alexander, dark skirt, plaid Russian blouse; Mrs Edmiston,heliotrope silk; Mrs Donald, navy tailor-made gown, velvet toque; Mrs Charles Haines, grey military costume. rose pink bonnet; Mrs Moss Davis. English costume of black silk, royal blue crinkley silk cape sleeves; Misses Moss Davis (three) were studies in English costumes of different colours, made with Russian blouses, hats turned up one side and a little bit tilted, and worn to one side; Miss MacFarlane, brown; her sister, navy; Miss Davy, cream; Miss Keesiug, black, relieved with pink; her sister wore a eream muslin; Mrs A. P. Friend, cherry-coloured costume,

veiled in bl:u-k net; Miss Aubrey, pink; Miss Maud Martin; Miss May Dawson; Miss Wylde-Brown, fawn neat-fitting tailor-made gown; rosecoloured velvet toque; Miss Noakes, beige tailor-made gown; Mrs Foster, navy silk, finished with white; Mrs Hay, black; Miss Kate Hay, green tailor-made gown, hat relieved with bright red; Mrs Kilgour. black; Miss — Lusk, white; Miss Von der Hyde, fawn. Mrs Gorrie, fawn; Mrs Duthle, navy blue skirt, plaid blouse, toque with plaid ribbons; Mrs Denniston, black silk, with canary vest; Mrs Hales (Wellington), absinthe green, profusely trimmed with passementerie; Mrs Ching, green tailor-made gown, with blaek military braid: Miss Geraldine Ching, white muslin; Miss Lennox, white cambric, with gold sash; Miss Flora Thorpe, pale green costume, black picture hat; Miss Esnie Elliott, green Melton doth; Mrs McFarlane, fawn spotted silk, trimmed with brown velvet; Mrs Atkinson, black silk, with beads; Miss Atkinson wore pink, ami her sis>ter white; Miss Tilly, terre satin; Misses Percival (two), grey costumes; Miss Ethel Percival, dark skirt, light blouse; Miss Dunnett, fawn tailormade gown; Mrs Clifton, black skirt, blue figured blouse, blaek hat with flowers; Mrs Tewsley, blaek satin skirt, orange satin blouse veiled in cream chiffon, toque with pink roses; Mrs \V. IL Churton, roseda green tailor-made gown, fashionable velvet toque to eorres|>ond; Mrs Andrew Hanna, blaek silk with plaid let. in at the neck and finished the waist; Mrs .lames Russell, moss green figured silk, hat witli ostrich feathers en suite; Misses Russell were much admired in wliite embroidery muslins, black picture hats with coque feathers and flowers; Miss Craigh, black mourning costtime; Mrs Bodie, black skirt, gold and black striped blouse; Mrs Ranson, grey, with green trimmings; Miss Ware, white silk with narrow black stripe: Mrs Robert. Dargaville. black silk, black bonnet, relieved with white; Miss Dargaville.

violet costume, which fitted the wearer to perfection. her hat was trimmed to match; Miss Shuttleworth, canary ami white striped mouseline de soie; Mrs Markham, black mourning costume; Mrs Coney, pretty combination of fawn and dome blue; Miss Thompson. azure blue costume; Mrs Scherff, black: Miss Batger, fawn; Miss Wilkins, white tussore silk, veiled in yellow; Miss Maud Wilkins, white mouseline de soie; Mrs Talbot-Tubbs, grey tailor-made gown, velvet toque; Miss Goodwin, navy serge; Mrs Buddle, fawn; Mrs Windsor, white with black hat, and her sister wore cream relieved with purple; Mrs Ansenne. fawn tailor-made gown; Mrs Devore, purple shot silk trimmed with passementerie; Miss Churton, dark skirt, shot blue blouse; Miss Ida Thorne George, fawn tailor-made gown; Mrs Robison, navy blue tailor-made gown; Mrs Hope Lewis, black watered silk with cream applique, black straw hat with quills; Miss Binney, navy, ami her sister, black; Mrs Armitage, dark costume; Miss Philips, white batiste muslin; Mrs Keogh, pink: Mrs Leo Myers: Mrs Worsp. black silk, pink vest; Miss Daisy Worsp, beige pink; Mrs Churton. brown tailor-made gown; Mrs (Dr.) Shamian. remarkable white silk with narrow black stripe made in small flounces reaching to the waist, the sleeves were similarly made, while the bodice was of blue ehiffon: Misses Clapeott were studies in white shower muslins; Miss Myers, fawn tailor-made gown; Mrs Goodhue, Mrs Keesing. Mrs Barrington Keesing, etc. MRS T. PEACOCK’S ‘AT HOME.’ Mrs T. Peacock gave an ‘At Home’ at her residence, ‘Fairview,’ I’onsonby, on Thursday. There were about a hundred guests present, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent, * not the least agreeable time being that put in at the tea tables, which were beautifully ornamented and abundantly furnished with choice delicacies. Some of the guests contributed musical items that were much appreciated, not more so, however, than the pleasant conversation, the renewal of old friendships, and the creation of new ones. Afternoon teas, notwithstanding all that is said against them by masculine cynics, are bound, for many excellent reasons, to hold their place in feminine esteem. When conducted with tact and cordiality, as on the present occasion, they serve a purpose in the social sphere which could not be readily replaced by any other device. Among such a large company it was impossible to note all the pretty frocks, but I managed to jot down the following:— Mrs Peacock, handsome black and blue costume; Miss Peacock wore a brown and gold gown; Miss M. Peacock wore a combination of yellow and white; Miss Campbell, shot blue costume, black bonnet- with pink flowers; Mrs Hudson, heliotrope floral muslin, white hat; Miss Kelsher, pink and grey costume, white picture hat; Mrs Tibbs; Mrs Green, black and white blouse, dark skirt-; Mrs Kempthome; Mrs Gray (Remuera); Mrs Wilson Smith, black; Miss Wilson Smith, cream serge trimmed with black velvet, black picture hat with white roses; Mrs Hales (Wellington), black and white costume, hat to match; Mrs Oliphant, fawn costume, trimmed with brown flowered silk; Miss Craig, pretty pale blue blouse, black skirt, white hat with feathers; Mrs Devore, brown brocaded costume; Mrs Biss, black and white costume; Mrs Brett, black and heliotrope costume, black bonnet; Mrs Laishlev, black grenadine; Mrs Street, black silk; Mrs Harold Wilson Smith, looked pretty in a heliotrope silk blouse, fawn skirt, green and gold velvet hat; Mrs Donald Ross, black and gold costume; Mrs Nathan, handsome yellow costume: Mrs Hugh Campbell. ' black silk dress, gold broche trimmings, vtolet velvet bonnet; Miss Thomson looked nice in a ■pretty pink silk blouse, prettily trimmed hat; Mrs R. 11. Stevenson, black silk; Mrs Milne, navy silk blouse, stylish hat; Miss McDonald, grey flowered silk costume, black hat trimmed with yellow flowers; Miss M. Coleman, fawn coat and skirt, blue chiffon front, fawn hat; Miss Conolly. green flowered muslin, cream hat; Mrs Cotter, stylish costume: Miss Whitson, pale yellow muslin, black velvet hat; Sirs Boardman, Miss Tole. Mrs Foster, Mrs 11. Anderson. Mrs J. L. Wilson, Mrs Sommerville, Mrs A. StewarUMiss Baber. Miss —. Baber, Mrs Jones. Miss Owen, Mrs Baker, Miss Hughes, Mrs A. W. Thomson. Miss Taylor; Mrs J. M. Brigham, black silk with

pink front and sleeves covered with black chiffon; Mrs E. C. J. Stevens (Christchurch), black with pale blue ehiffon trimmings: Mrs Mitchelson. green costume; Mrs (Dr.) Knight, dark green costume trimmed with velvet; Mrs J. B. Whyte, black over red silk, pretty bonnet to match; Mrs Gavin (Wellington), black lustre, IxMliee of violet silk; Mrs R. R. Hunt, pretty white silk, hat to match; Mrs Coleman, black silk; Mrs W. Coleman, handsome flowered muslin over yellow silk trimmed with black velvet ami white chiffon; Mrs Brassey, handsome pink flowered silk; Mrs Tewsley. black with pea green trimmings. pretty black Leghorn hatlined with cerise silk; Mrs Thomas, black silk with ecru lace trimmings; Mrs Conolly. deep red flowered silk; Mrs Hardie, black silk trimmed with jet. black and white bonnet; Mrs Aiken Carrick, cream silk trimmed with goffered ehiffon; Mrs Upton, black silk trimmed with jet, handsome bonnet trimmed with green velvet; Miss Kempthorne, pale green trimmed with black, pretty hat; Miss Stevenson, brown coat and skirt, pretty cream hat trimmed with yellow and eream: Mrs George, black; Misses Ring: Mrs Edgar, black; Mrs Whitelaw. black silk; Miss B. Whitelaw. green costume; Mrs J. Gray, Trilby silk blouse, black Sicilian skirt, chic brown hat; Mrs H. Wilson; Mrs Collins, striped blouse, dark skirt; Mrs Robertson, black; Mrs McDonald. Miss White, Miss Horne, Miss C. Horne. Mrs J. White. Miss Whitson, etc., etc. WAIWERA AT EASTERTIDE.

The proximity of Waiwera to Auckland makes this well-known watering place a favourite resort for Aucklanders at any holiday season. The hot springs, the sea bathing and the beautiful scenery all combine to make the district especially attractive. Since Mr and Mrs Urquhart have taken charge of the place a very marked improvement has been noticeable there. During the last fortnight especially Waiwera has presented a particularly lively appearance. Over 100 guests were at the hotel during the holidays. Most parts of the North Island were represented, and many of our Australian cousins were present. On Saturday evening last Waiwera was thronged, the occasion being marked by a fancy dress ball, organised by several of the lady guests. Miss Seccombe controlled the arrangements, while Mr Martin acted as secretary. Among the characters represented were:—Mrs Walker (Ellerslie), Spanish Lady; Mrs Masefield, Queen of the Night; Mrs Dufaur, as Romp (excellent), then changed to Grecian dress (most becoming); Mrs Barter (nee Miss Walker) wore a charming white evening dress of muslin de soie, and Mrs Joe Ansenne, a pretty green robe; Mrs F. W. Woodroffe, a sweet primrose costume; Mrs T. M. Carlaw, tartan; Mrs Archdale Tayler appeared as a Lady of 19th Century; Mrs Dunks, a pretty evening dress; Mrs Moritzou made a charming fishwife, the costume being of red and black silk striped underskirt, with top of white lawn suitably rolled up and dropped at back, the zouave was very chic, confining the loose daintily-edged muslin blouse, and trickily caught with plaid sash, the head gear was of plaid silk; Mrs Urquhart was dressed in a very handsome black evening dress: Miss Gordon (Lake Takapuna), as a Red Cross Nurse; Miss Jackson (Remuera), as a Hospital Nurse; Miss Seecombe wore a yachting costume which was much admired; Miss Rose Jackson, as a Butterfly, could not have been more chic: Mrs Jackson represented Autumn; Miss Whitney, as a Dream of Monte Carlo, was attired in a striking costume; Miss Hewin personated ‘Flora’; Nature’s blossoms being scarce they were helped out by paper ones; Miss Nieeol (North Shore), as Queen of Diamonds, was unique; Miss Wylde-Brown, as Circe, then changed to Carmen, was very chic; Miss Masefield was a Spanish Queen; Miss Walker. Vanity Fair (charmingly carried out); Miss Woodroffe was attired in a Ranfurly green Empire gown; Miss Rathbone personated a Vivandiere, every detail of the dress being carried out; many others looked well. Messrs Jackson, Winks, Dunks, Urquhart, Wallace, G. Urquhart, Goodwin. Cotterill, Archdale Tayler, wore evening dress: Mr Dufaur, Artillery Captain, Gordon Volunteer uniform; Joe Ansenne, Heathen Chinee; Martin, Clown; Cousins, Tennis; Stuart. Sleep: Pickering, Tennis; F. Seccombe, Bowler; Ingall, Hamlet; Carlaw;—

Moritzon, Smiles (encored by the ladies); Wheeler, Persian; J. Seccombe, Footballer; Arnold Foster, Engineer; Edgecombe, Retiring Good Night. During the evening Mr Archdale Tayler rendered two songs that met with great appreciation and applause. Most of the music was rendered by Mrs Seccombe in a most obliging style. The lady was handsomely attired in black silk, draped with French lace, her cap a sweet confection in shape of sails. During the interval for refreshments a hearty vote of thanks (Mr Ingall acting McCabe on this occasion) was carried by acclamation to the ladies. The ball closed about 11.30 p.m. with ‘Auld Lang Syne.’ BOWLING. Quite a number of bowlers were gathered at Nelson during the Easter holidays. The New Plymouth and Wanganui and Hawera Clubs sent teams to Sleepy Hollow, and there was some excellent play, the home club winning all the matches. On Friday, Saturday, and Monday last the Auckland Bowling Club held its Easter Tournament on the Grafton Green, the result being that Ledingham’s rink secured the first place with eight wins out of a possible ten. Mennie’s rink came second with seven wins, and three losses, and Dingle’s and Thompson’s (with one game to play) had six wins and three losses each.

The Ponsonby (Auckland) Bowling Club held its Easter Tournament during the holidays, and a large number of bowlers was present on the greens. The contests consisted of fours, doubles, and subscription pairs. A H. Brookes’ team won the fours, R. Eagleton and J. C. Robinson the doubles, H. W. Brookes and A. Hookey the subscription pairs. GOLF. On Saturday last the first matches in the Championship Singles were played at the Greenlane Links, Auckland, Gillies beating Burness 5 up and 3 to play. In the first round of the Easter Handicap Singles Colbeck beat Reed by 4 up and 3 to play; Grimshaw beat Caldwell;' Carr beat Jackson by 1 up at the 19th hole; Turner beat Bamford by 8 up and 7 to play; and Cochrane beat Kyd by 1 up at the 19th hole. Byes were drawn by Brassey, Hunt, and Arnold. In the second round Colbeck beat Brassey by 6 up and 5 to play; Grimshaw beat Hunt by 6 up and 5* to play; Carr beat Turner" by 4 up and 2 to play; and Cochrane beat Arnold by 5 up and 4 to play. On Tuesday last the Auckland Ladies’ Golf Club played the first match for the trophy presented by Mrs Street, the President of the Club. The result was a win for Mrs Blair (scratch), 63; Mrs W. Bloomfield (scratch) coming second with 66, and Miss A. Barstow (4) with 67. The ladies’ and gentlemen’s handicap foursomes were commenced on Tuesday on the Greenlane links, Auckland. The following were the entries: —Mesdames Blair, Peel, W. R. Bloomfield, Clark, J. Reid, Carr, Grey, Pooke, and Nolan, Misses Ware, Barstow, M. Wilkins, Fenton, Shuttleworth, Burns, Wilkins, A. Barstow, Gillies, Blezard, and Messrs, Brassey, Gillies, Walker, Carr, Cochrane, Hunt, Grimshaw, J. R. Reed, Caldwell, Kyd, Blair, Sykes, Turner, Wilson, and Arnold.

PHYLLIS BROUN.