AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue IV, 23 July 1898, Page 115

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, July 18. Mrs Bamford gave a large ‘AT HOME’ at her residence, ‘Araroa,’ Remuera, on Friday afternoon. Cosy little teatables were arranged in the drawingroom and ball-room, which were beautifully decorated with lilies, wattles, and violets. The hostess was assisted by Misses Thorpe, F. Thorpe, Macfarlane, and Cotter, and the time passed quickly in pleasant chat. Among the guests present were:—Mesdames Pritt, Lennox, Ware, Worsp, Hardie, Winstone, Cotter, Bold, McMillan, Payton, Kinder, Finlayson, Johnston, Clerk, Bruce, Gray, Buddle, Harding, Bodie, Macfarlane, Dargaville (2), Gamble, Nelson, Gamble, A. P. Griffiths, Ching, Bassett, Archer, Jackson, Heywood, Williams, Sanderson, Tilly, Carr, Lovell, Cheeseman, Hutton, Hay, Foster, Wigmore. Moore-Jones, Scanlon, Richardson, Steele, Ryan, Salmon, Mains. Misses Lucas, Frodsham, Lennox, Heywood, Shuttleworth, Thorpe, Cotter, Macfarlane, etc., etc. ‘EUCHRE AT HOME.’

Another of the pleasant fortnightly euchre ‘At Homes’ was held at Mrs Baker’s residence, ‘Glen Owen,’ Franklin Road, Ponsonby, on Wednesday evening. Mrs Hanna, Miss Aubin, Mr Hood, and Mrs Williams were the winners of the first and second prizes.

Mrs H. Baker was admired in a buttercup silk skirt, white silk blouse with satin ribbon; Mrs G. W. Owen, black silk gown, gold g-a.rniture on bodice; Mrs Hughes-Jones, blue figured blouse, black skirt; Miss L. Owen, torquoise blue gown, pink feather trimming; Mrs Aubin, black silk, drawn yoke of white silk; Miss Aubin, looked winsome in a pale pink silk gown; Mrs Devore looked distinguee in a black satin gown, sleeves and collar of wallflower brocaded silk; Mrs Collins, black velvet gown, trimmings of chiffon and jet; Mrs J. R. Hanna, bodice of terracotta, brocade, and black silk skirt; Mrs (Dr.) Bedford wore a China blue satin gown, veiled wTfh chiffon and lace, which suited her to perfection; Miss Colley, maize coloured crepon dress; Miss Vera Colley, black velvet skirt, pale cream silk blouse, with crystal trimming; Mrs Hart, for-get-me-not blue blouse, cream lace fichu, cream skirt; Miss F. Hart, yellow silk blouse, with bands of black velvet, white skirt; Mrs H. Wilson Smith, black evening gown, trimmed with yellow chiffon; Miss Dacre' was much admired in a white nun’s veiling, rucked sleeves of chiffon, bodice veiled with tinsel gauze; Mrs T. Mahony, white satin evening gown, frills of white chiffon; Miss Baker, black gown, heliotrope epaulettes and jabot.; Mrs Crawshaw, pale pink crinkley chiffon blouse, black skirt; Miss Hoop er wore all white; Miss K. Hooper looked graceful in a claret, coloured velvet gown; Miss Oldham, pretty shell pink silk blouse, lace trimmings, dark skirt; Miss Peacock, handsome floral satin gown, be.be ribbon arranged in a trellis design on bodice; Miss Campbell, white, with sntin epaulettes.

red poppies; Miss Percival, Nil green gown, square cuts corsage strapped with magenta ribbon; Miss Whitelaw, buttercup chiffon blouse, dark skirt; Miss George, white satin bodice, low neck, outlined with violets, black skirt; Miss Mabel Hudson looked sweet in a blue silk dress, rucked sleeves, crystal passementerie on square cut corsage; Miss Ida Baker, Oriental silk blouse, black skirt; Miss M. Hanna, becoming pink frock; Miss Hen ton, floral silk blouse, with lace, dark skirt; Miss Williams (Wellington), black and white striped basqued bodice, black skirt; Mrs Scott (Fiji), maize coloured gown; Miss Parkes, rose pink blouse, with satin ribbon, pearl grey skirt; Miss Leighton, black silk, with handsome heliotrope silk blouse; Miss Eva Leighton, pale blue silk blouse, with chiffon and lace trimmings, dark skirt; Miss Rita Tole, very pretty blue crinkley chiffon blouse with bands of gold, dark skirt; Miss Goldie looked piquante in white and green stripe silk blouse, trimmed with chiffon, dark skirt. Messrs Devore, Masefield, Brabant, Patterson, Hooper, Collins, Davis, Dacre, Jackson Palmer. Foster, Hatton, Hart, Peacock (2), Hewitt. Williams, Aickin, Leighton (2), Whitelaw, Baker. Burr, WilsonSmith, Hood, Jourdain, Laurie, O’Meara. Owen, Mahony, Thompson, Simms. Campbell, Madill, Dr. Parkes, etc., etc.

On the evening of Tuesday, the 12th instant, Mrs Arthur Bull, of ‘Hillside,’ Mount Eden, on the occasion of the. marriage of her eldest daughter, Miss Rosa Bull, to Mr Arthur Neville, gave a very enjoyable ball, at which a large number of guests were present. Mrs Kent gave a very pleasant EUCHRE PARTY

last week at her residence, ‘Darlington,’ Lower Symonds-street. Euchre was played from eight until eleven p.m., there being ten tables. The ladies’ prize (a picture) was won by Miss Ettie Myers, the gentlemen’s prize (an inkstand) by Mr J. Donald. At eleven p.m. the guests adjourned to the supper-room, and afterwards dancing was kept up until two a.m. Mrs Kent wore a. black silk dress; Miss Kent, pink; Miss Biss, yellow silk dress, trimmed with white lace; Miss Craig, white silk and chiffon dress; Miss Ilbert, blue and black shot silk, with chiffon trimmings to match; Miss Brabant, yellow silk, trimmed with white satin ribbon; Miss Cox, pretty white dress; Miss Marshall (New Plymouth), pale sea green figured silk blouse, with green velvet land cream, lade trimmings, crepon skirt; Miss Essie Holland, white silk skirt, extremely pretty primrose chiffon blouse, with trimmings of violets and violet velvet; Miss M. Ledingham, pretty pink dress; Miss Coates, white brocaded silk, with lovely silk lace trimmings; Miss B. Coates, white silk dress; Miss Donald, rose pink silk dress, trimmed with ruby velvet and pink chiffon; Miss Ettie Myers, white Brussels net, trimmed with white satin ribbon and red poppies; Miss E. Coates (Hamilton), sweetly pretty white Indian muslin dress, trimmed with insertion and lace; Miss Alexander, beautiful blue silk dress, with drawn chiffon sleeves; Miss Dawson, white silk dress; Miss M. Dawson, yellow, trimmed with lilies of the valley; Miss Edminston, extremely pretty vieux rose pink silk dress; Miss M. Reid, white silk, trimmed with embroidered chiffon; Miss Sutton (Hamilton). pretty pale pink dress; Miss L. Atkinson, pale blue. Miss Metcalfe, cream silk; Miss Nelson, blue and white silk blouse, blue skirt; Miss Ida. Thompson, pretty yellow dress. The gentlemen present were Messrs N. H. Biss, M. Biss, Quinn. Craig, Vaile, James, Allen, Nelson. Graham. E. Coates, J. and J. Donald, Fookes, Baker. O. and P. Ilbert, T. Macky, Reid and Atkinson. PAKURANGA HOUNDS.

The Pakuranga hounds met. on Saturday at the Monument, Otahuhu, and from here we went on to Mr Gray's farm, Papatoitoi, a distance of four miles further, which gave those who came from Auckland, or from the suburbs in the vicinity of the city, a very tedious and long ride. Many drove out and had their horses led to this destination. Mr Gray’s farm in bygone days used to be the pick of the country for hunting purposes; but now the settlers have erected so much wire that we are forced often to watch the working of the hounds instead of following. Here there are a great many hares, and frequently three would be viewed on foot at the same time. It wax not a good scenting day.

The meet was brilliant and very large. Our horses knew well, as they danced impatiently under our hands, scenting the fresh, keen, sunny air, what those two bits of scarlet were straying in through fields, gates, and gaps. The vehicles took up their position on the top of Mr Gray’s mountain, for here is a splendid place for viewing the movements of the Pakuranga hounds and their followers. We first drew in Mr W. H. Massey’s (M.H.R.) swamp, where many hares were started, but never broke cover sufficiently to give us anything of a run. We then made a move to the higher land near Mr Gray's homestead, when pussie was drawn for in the ti-tree scrub. Some two or three short, runs were indulged. Later on, one puss gave the hounds a very lengthy run, crossing over a deep creek, which it was impossible for the riders to cross, so we watched the hounds cleverly working, as they ran her round in the far distance towards Papatoitoi Station. We then took a bee line to the station through Mr Wyllie’s property to catch up with the hounds. There were about twenty followers, the jumps being very tricky. Mr Caminer had a very ugly fall over wire in a gorse hedge, his horse Ingarangi turning a complete somersault, upon him, which stunned him for some time; but at length, I am glad to say, he was able to mount again and continue. At rather an awkward railed jump the lady rider of Kingfisher accomplished a remarkable feat. She rode her horse hesitatingly at this obstacle; the plucky steed actually jumped, but of course struck heavily the top rail with his hind feet, the lady immediately threw her reins away, and lost her seat, but her horse cleverly recovered himself, and the rider most marvellously got back to her seat again. It was a. wonderful recovery on both sides. I have forgotten to add how very muddy (Moody) it was on the landing side, of a wall obstacle. Amongst those driving I noticed Mr and Mrs H. C. N. Tanner, Mrs McLaughlin, Mrs Benjamin and niece, Mrs Buckland, Miss Phoebe Buckland, and Miss Blanche Banks, etc. Riding were Mrs W. Bloomfield (Blue Peter). Mrs Kelly (Playboy), Miss Blanche Gorrie (Jimmy), Miss Norah Gorrie (Forella), Miss Stribley (Awatuna), Miss McLaughlin (Cattian), Miss Percival (Tommy), Miss M. Buckland (Villiers), Miss Roberts (Mollyhawk), Miss Amy Taylor (Tim), Miss Tanner (Ascot), Miss Pie (Dick). Misses Olive Buckland. B. Bull, etc; Mr McLaughlin (Dad), Mr Daveney, Mr Holgate, Mr T. Morrin, jun., Mr J. Philips (Oceola), Mr Caminer (Ingarangi), Mr H. Tonks (Nap), Mr Seccombe (Laddie), Mr W. Bloomfield. Mr Bailey (Belle), Mr Ellett, Mr Elliot (Saxon), Mr Kerr Taylor (Woodbine), Mr Moody. Mr Harrison (Robin Adair), Mr Crowe and little son. Mr Claud, Mr Denniston, Mr O’Dowd, cte. Mrs Lennox (Remuera) gave a very enjoyable EUCHRE PARTY last Thursday .There were more than fifty guests present, and fourteen tables, placed in her big drawingroom, served for the accommodation of the players. Euchre was played with much zest and merriment up to about, eleven o’clock, when the prizes were awarded to their respective winners, and a general adjournment was made to the supper-room, where the guests did full justice to the excellent repast awaiting them. After supper the guests returned to the drawingroom, which had been cleared for dancing, and with songs and dances a thoroughly pleasant evenipg was brought to a suitable close. A delightful euchre party was given by Mrs Howard at her residence. Central House, Hobson-street. Mrs Tyler was the fortunate winner of the ladies’ prize and Mr Jones of the gentlemen’s. Great amusement was created by the presentation of the booby prizes, that for the ladies' fell to the lot of Mrs Jones, and Mr Odium’s score entitled him to the gentlemen's. After play had concluded dancing and singing were indulged in. Then an adjournment was made to the supper-room, where was spread a long table, with all imaginable dainties, to which full justice was done. Mrs Howard looked charming in black velvet, with pink satin and jet; Mrs Squirrel), black velvet skirt, electric blue silk blouse, under black chiffon; Mrs Tyler, pretty gown of crepon and jet; Mrs Kemp, handsome sea green silk blouse and black satin skirt; Mrs Earl, cardinal anil black;

Mrs Odlam, handsome black and red silk gown; Mrs D. Woollams, pretty gown, with bronze green; Mrs W. Neuinegen, pale sea green silk blouse and satin skirt; Mrs Hart, yellow silk and chiffon blouse, blaek satin skirt; Miss Mendelssohn, pretty combination of striped heliotrope silk; Miss M. Mendelssohn, cream; Miss Gilbert, black and pink gown; Mrs Jones, red cloth gown. Amongst the gentlemen were Messrs Howard, Odlam, Squirrel), Tyler, Earl, Martin, D. Woollams, W. Neumegen, Kemp and Jones. STREET DRESSES. Mrs Nelson, navy tailor-made, gown; Miss Eva Leighton, navy coat ami skirt, red collarette; Miss Eva Firth, black cashmere with white collarette and cuffs; Miss Lisa Whitson, brown eoat and skirt; Mrs (Capt.) Worsp, brown tailor-made gown, Sultan red velvet; Mrs Thomas Morrin, grey eoat and skirt ; Mrs Foster, navy serge, with white revers, black toque with red flowers; Mrs Hay, black costume, black bonnet relieved with red; Miss Mona Hay, green skirt and reefer jacket, sailor hat, red parasol; Mrs Hitchcock, blaek fancy striped crepon skirt, fawn doth three-quarter jacket, black felt, deer-stalking hat; Mrs Hunt, green skirt, fawn cape, hat with green band; Mrs Wilfred Colbeek, green; Miss Barstow, black cashmere: Miss Lizzie Gorrie, black skirt and blouse, blue cape; Miss Gillies (Parnell), grey flecked tweed tailor-made gown, speckled black and white straw hat with white feathers; and her sister, navy serge tailor-made gown, black sailor hat; Miss — Buddle, dark green tailor-made gown, sailor hat, fur boa; Mrs Cheeseman, navy natte serge; Miss Scherff, brown tailormade gown, sailor hat; Mrs H. Nolan, green melton cloth; Miss K. Hooper, dark green; Mrs Moss Davis, brown skirt and coat, black felt hat with quills; Miss S. Moss Davis, slate-grey coat, and skirt, faced with white embroidery lace, sailor hat; Mrs (Dr.) Lindsay, melton green cloth with black braid, chrysanthemum pink velvet toque with black finishing; Mrs Cotter, navy serge, white vest, becoming black toque with violets; Mrs Robert Rose, drak costume,Sultan red cape with black astrachan fur; Miss Bleazard, bronze green; Miss Maud Buckland, navy serge; Miss Clapcott, green cashmere with black braid; Mrs Rich, blaek silk, bonnet with purple flowers; Mrs Rigby, black; Mrs Tole, green coat and skirt, green sailor hat; Miss Rich, brown dress, brown straw hat turned up the back with red flowers; Miss Brodie, black mourning costume; Miss Bush (Thames), navy serge; Miss Howard, fawn tweed skirt, plaid blouse of green and yellow, block hat with geraniums, red velvet beefeater crown.

My Paeroa. correspondent writes: — Quite one of the SMARTEST DANCES we have had here was given by the bachelors last Friday. The Theatre was decorated with flags, ferns and Chinese lanterns, and certainly looked exceedingly pretty. The stage was used for supper. Great praise is due to the Committee and the energetic secretaries who worked so hard to make it the success it undoubtedly was. The floor was good and the music supplied by Booth’s band left nothing to be desired. Ladies were in the majority; but still they all had a very good time. Mrs (Dr.) Forbes wore an exquisite costume of white satin, trimmed with silver passementerie, the sleeves a mass of billowy chiffon, white marabout feather in her hair; Mrs Barry, white shimmering satin: Mrs Burgess, pink satin, relieved with moss green plush; Miss Bush, ciel blue satin, lovely spray of cream roses on her shoulder; Mrs Clare looked well in white satin, the skirt, made with a slight train, trimmed on the bodice and skirt with gold passementerie; Miss M. Wight, pale blue silk, bodice billowed in blue chiffon; Mrs Brunskill, white broche satin, trimmed with silver passementerie trimming; Miss Walker, chic costume of orange silk, lovely spray of violets on the shoulder; Miss Edith Walker, shot silk; Mi ss Amy Walker, cream satin, the bodice being arranged in cross way folds, the decolletage being finished with cream ostrich feathers; Mrs Buckby, shimmering old gold satin; Miss Coote, very pretty pink satin, made with long rucked sleeves; Miss Moore, white satin; Miss Elliot., coquelicot red nunsveiling; Miss Forster, black velvet; her sister wore a white, debutante frock; Miss Roberts, black velvet; her sister wore

white; Miss Williams, eream merveilleux satin, chiffon sash; Mrs Bush, white silk; Mrs Kreutzer, white merveilleux silk blouse, nunsveiling skirt; Mrs Haszard, lettuce green Liberty silk; Miss Brace Anderson, white Liberty silk; Miss Porritt, pink silk, pink flowers in her hair; Miss Burgess, old gold nunsveiling; Mrs John Edwards, yellow satin; Mrs Preston, dainty white satin, beautifully made; Mrs Bastings, black silk, diamond ornaments; Mrs Stevenson, cream silk, bodice trimmed with yellow ribbon; Miss Cock, brown velvet, pink satin sleeves; Miss Gibbons, pink nunsveiling, white satin sleeves; Miss Ella Gibbons, cream; Mrs Sullivan, white lustre, bodice a mass of tulle puffings, edged with narrow black ribbon velvet; Miss Pavitt (Te Aroha), black silk; the Misses Banks, black velvet; Miss Slator, stylish ecru silk bodice, veiled with black lace, butterfly bows of lace on the skirt; Mrs McAndrew, black silk; Miss McAndrew, buttercup nunsveiling; Miss E. McAndrew, white; Miss Jordan (Tauranga), white silk. There were many others besides. Amongst the gentlemen present were Messrs Barry, Burgess, Kenrick, Bush (3), Palmer, Clare, Hague-Smith, Mueller, Moss Ekdahl, Johnson, Haszard (3), Edwards, Banks, Simpson, Elliot, Kreutzer, Simpson, Carpenter, Connolly, Sommerville, Bastings, Stafford, Brodie, Wing, Mair, Pollen, Wrigley, Stevenson, etc.

PHYLLIS BROUN.