AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue IV, 22 July 1899, Page 115

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, July 18. Another of those charming “AT HOMES” for which Ponsonbv has become distinguished in the annals of Auckland took place last Friday evening. These popular dances are always well attended, and notwithstanding counter attractions on Friday there was a large gathering. A recherche supper, good music and a perfect floor all contributed to the comfort and pleasure of the company, who passed a very enjoyable evening. Mrs Devore wore rich black satin with white satin vest covered with paillettes; Mrs J. R. Hanna’s black satin gown was brightened with a bolero of rainbow beads: Mrs Littler, black crepe de chine, black plumes on shoulder: Mrs Crawshaw, ivy green embossed velvet corsage. long shirred sleeves and vest of pea green silk, cream guipure lace on sleeves, green surah skirt; Mrs Oxley, black gown; Miss Devore was winsome in blaek surah silk gown, front of bodice decorated with rainbow sequined net, black chiffon long sleeves, posies of violets on shoulders; Miss Hanna looked charming in rose pink crepe with a frill of white lace on low corsage, spray of red and pink unmounted roses on shoulder, white silk sash; Miss Morrin wore an electric blue surah gown with V back and front of bodice of whit figured silk strapped with white satin ribbons, blue beaded bolero; a charming gown was worn by Miss Lena Butters, which suited the wearer admirably; it was of ivory white broche, with a design of lilies of the valley, the corsage being trimmed with chenille chiffon, a cluster of snowdrops nestled in her hair; Miss Kennedy, white silk gown with pink roses; Miss Ethel Atkinson was graceful in a sea foam blue satin, the corsag-e finished with crystal passementerie, white moire sash; Miss Preece wore a pretty pink floral French muslin over silk, pink sunray chiffon fold and chou on decolletage; Miss F. Preeee, azure blue crepe gown trimmed with white lace, red roses in her hair; Miss K. Aubin wore an effective rose pink shot silk with swathed bodice; Miss Hemus. black satin, deep frill of cream lace on decolletage; Miss Caldwell was charming in white silk trimmed with heliotrope ruched ribbon and pearl passementerie, cluster of violet irises on shoulder; Miss Florence Hart, yellow silk veiled with tinselled gauze; Miss Cozens, white silk gown brightened with yellow silk; Miss Cook, pale blue satin gown: Miss Campbell wore a pretty blue broche gown. Miss White, white striped silk; Miss Muriel George, green chiffon over white satin, clusters of yellow acacia on corsage and coiffure; Miss Curtis, white muslin trimmed with rows of white satin ribbon on skirt and corsage: Mrs Sowerby wore a striking gown of black net with large Louis Seize bows of moonlight sequins; Miss Parsons (debutante), white figured gown softened with lace; Miss Brewer wore white silk, yellow velvet folded ‘belt, cluster of yellow chrysanthemums on shoulder; Miss Pittar. black velvet gown; Miss Raynes, rose pink silk veiled with chenille net: Miss Mcllveen. white silk, tucked bebe bodice: Miss Bell, pale pink silk gown; Messrs Norman Baker. Benzione, Littler, Thomson, Whitelaw, Foster, Madill, Winks. Taylor. Williams, Hemus. Dr. Aubin, Dr. Williams, Caldwell, Jackson Palmer, etc. I noticed the follow ing’ladies at the Young Ladies’ Orchestra concert, which took place on Monday evening last week in the Choral Hall:—Miss F. Thorpe, ivory white satin: Miss A. Taylor, white Japanese silk finished with satin and lace; Miss E. Mclptyre. oyster tinted silk trimmed with pink ribbons; Mrs S. Morrin. black; Miss Tilly, dark skirt, canary satin blouse; Misses Kissling (2). black; Mrs Black,

dark skirt, pink blouse trimmed with beads; Mrs (Dr.) King, dark skirt, white silk blouse, white evening cape; Miss Coo|>er. dark skirt, pale blue blouse; Mrs Thorpe, black; Miss Thorpe, white; Miss Dunnett. dark costume, with white opera cape; Miss Shrewsbury, black; Mrs J. King Davis, blaek: Miss Reid, claret coloured cashmere: Miss Edith Percival, black: Miss Ethel Percival, dark skirt, white silk blouse: Mrs Ashton, black; Mrs Winstone, black. The CINDERELLA “AT HOME,” held in the new hall. Mt. Eden, to help to pay off the debt on the hall, was a great success, both socially and financially. The guests must have numbered quite two hundred, and taxed the capacity of the hall to the utmost. The floor was wonderfully good, and the music Burke’s. A strong committee of Mt. Eden residents had l»een formed, who worked hard to make it the success it was. A special word of praise is due to the hon. secretaries. Mrs Y'ates and Mrs Barnard, who spared neither time nor trouble. The supper was provided by the ladies of the committee, and was exceptionally dainty and good. Among the guests were Mr Heather; Mrs Heather, in black silk; Mrs Richmond, black and white: Mr Boak; Mr and Mrs Dawson: Mr Macfarlane; Mrs Macfarlane, in black and white; Mr J. R. Reed; Mrs Reed, in very pretty white satin edged with fur; Mr Yates; Mrs Yates, graceful white silk: Mrs Barnard, black and yellow; Mr Bloomfield; Mrs W. Bloomfield, white chiffon and silk: Miss Ware, black-with white roses; Mr and Mrs H. Walker, the lady in a charming dress of dove grey silk with true lover's knots in pink; Miss Williams (Wellington), wore blaek and white; and Mrs G. Williams looked well in a pretty dress of white muslin and insertion; Miss Scherff. white satin and pink roses; and Miss D. Scherff, white satin and pansies: Miss Hooper, white silk; Miss Berry, black; Miss Percival, white with red flowers; and Miss E. Percival looked well in white; Mrs Mahoney wore a. brilliant red creation, and a pretty dark girl, whose name I do not know, wore ai charming gown of cream silk and yellow satin. The gentlemen included the Rev. IV. Johnston. Messrs Williams (Wellington), Lockhart. Ridings. Lecky. Hogg. Dargaville, Marshall, etc. The PAKITRANGA HOUNDS met last Saturday at Mr Moody’s farm, Mt. Roskill. Mr and Mrs Moody with great hospitality gave a hunting spread: every one was made welcome. The meet was brilliant and very large, shewing- such a gathering as only the Auckland district can. Foremost amongst the carriages, hacks, and hunters I noticed the following. Driving were:—Mr and Mrs J. C. Smith, Mrs Thomas Morrin, Miss Morrin. Mrs W. D. Duthie, Mr and Mrs Dignan, Mr and Mrs Woodroffe. Mrs Saunders and family, Mr C. Purchas, Miss G. Hesketh. Misses Ireland (2). Mr Airey. Misses Percival (2), Mr Otway, and Miss F. Clapcott, Miss Otway, Mr Hume, Mrs H. Tonks, Mrs Chapman, Mr and Mrs Ralph, Mrs and Miss Peacoeke, Mrs Markham, Dr. and Mrs Bewes, Dr. Haines, Mr Arthur Nathan and Son. Mrs (Col.) Dawson and Miss Elliott. Mr and Mrs Mahoney, Mrs Oxley. Riding: Mr Gorrie (our popular master, mounted on Jimmy): Miss Gorrie. Mozel; Mr R. P. Kinloch, our secretary, was riding Onga; Mrs W Bloomfield. Neck or Nothing: Miss Maud Buckland, Villiers; Miss Bull, Kingfisher; Miss P. Buckland. Popgun; Miss Stribley. Awatuna; Miss Amy Taylor. Tim: Miss Kerr-Taylor. Nimrod; Miss Dunnett. Jim: Miss Percival. Teanewaitra; Miss Tanner. Ascot: Messrs O. Buckland. Ware. Horton. Crowe. Hesketh: Mr Orme Kilkern; Mr Kinloch. Farrier: Mr Carminer. Ingorangi: Mr Miller, Kaiser; Col. Dawson. Ike: Mr Bloomfield, M’Liss; Mr McLaughlin, Dad; Mr T. McLaughlin, formerly an enthusiastic follower, but now residing at the Thames, was riding Cattian: Mr Lockhart, another enthusiastic follower in byegone days, was present on a pony; Mr Creagh. Vic; Mr Markham; Mr Moody. Oeeola: Mr Har-ri.-on, Aconone; Mr Adams. Brown Bess; Mr, Burns, Squire; Mr Dunnett. Woodcock; Mr Kerr-Taylor, Woodbine; Messrs Tutt, Rae. Elliott. Snackenberg, Taylor, Buckland, S.

Buckland. Lewis, Morrin. Walker.. Crowe. Pickering. Wyllie. etc. All gates were locked and the wire fences had rails placed across the top wire at certain negotiable parts bv the kind forethought of Mr Moody, who deserves much praise for the excellent way 'he worked to give pleasure to the members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club.

The weather was beautifully fine, the morning was bright and'cloudless, with a clear pale blue sky. brilliant sun, and gentle breeze, which, save foi an occasional sharpness, might have recalled the departed summer. A photo was taken of the horses ami riders, with the hounds grouped in the centre around the huntsman. Mr Selby, who was mounted on his grand chestnut Albion, a magnificent specimen of the weightcarrying hunter. Dressed in his scarlet coat and a black velvet cap. he looked a thorough workman from top to toe.

A move was shortly made over the wire jump in Mr Moody’s avenue, which had had a sapling laid across the. top wire, into the adjoining paddock. when deep, stern, jovous. and confident notes mingled in a grand chorus of sound, dearer to the hearts of their enthusiastic followers than the finest Beethoven sonata were heard. The hounds raced along in a compact body—a sheet might have covered them—and the huntsman had to ride all he knew to keep them within sight. Away round Mount Roskill to Wikiwiki, when stiff walls

and fences had to be negotiated. Here the followers were forced to watch the working of the hounds, which was splendid. This country is rough and abounds in stiff barbed wire fences. The hounds ran their hare in a ring and viewed her for a short time before she returned to the swamp in Mr Moody’s and was lost. Another hare was soon on foot on the eastern side of Mr Moody’s estate, which ran in a straight line for the mission swamp, where Pussie threw up the sponge. Another hare was started on Mr Moody’s property, which ran straight as an arrow for Mr Billington’s property, crossing the Onehunga and Mt. Albert Road. Here Pussie was killed. During this run a very awkward jump had to be negotiated—a wide ditch with high banks and willow trees with branches growing thick that it seemed impossible tc stick to one's piksskin. Most of the followers as well as huntsmen dismounted and led their horses over. One man attempted to ride his steed over and for his valour received a nasty knock which threw him into the deep miry waters beneatii. The fair lady who attempted it fared better. only getting well bruised for her pains. We then drew through Mrs Bycroft’s property, but without success; then Mr Tutt's on the mission swamp. Here a hare was soon on foot, but as it was getting late most of the followers turned for home. A SMART SUBSCRIPTION DANCE AT ROTORUA. A correspondent kindly sends us an account of the very successful subscription dance held at the Hot Springs capital recently. She says: — The first (I believe) of what promises to be a most successful series of subscription dances, was held here the other evening, and though touring round the world as I am now. 1 have been to many dances in many lands, 1 have never enjoyed one more than this. It was from start to finish spirited ami brisk, and everything was well done, while the blase bored air of the denizens of grander ball-rooms was happily absent here. The organisers. were. I understand. Dr. G. G. Kenny and Mr C. F. Dowsett, and they man certainly be congratulated on the success of their efforts. The decorations were very pretty and effective, and refleeted credit on those concerned in their arrangement. I heard that those mainly responsible were Messrs Pearson and Barrett. The music was excellent, ami a capital supper was served by the Grand Hotel. Mr Gardner. always does everything he undertakes well. Mrs DdWsett wore a very handsome salmon crepon tastefully trimmed with cloudy chiffon and pearls: Mrs Grierson, deep blue silk blouse, lace skirt over rich old gold silk under skirt; Mrs Fox, striking costume of pale green silk, with tinfashionable steel trimming, set off and softened with white chiffon; Mrs

Kenny was gowned in a white and heliotrope silk softened with swansdown, posies of violets on corsage; Mrs Williams wore a linden green silk gjwn adorned with cream silk lace; Mrs Meikle wore a combination of black and gold: Mrs Webb, black silk skirt, daffodil silk blouse decorated with lace and bunches of violets; Mrs F. Robinson. pink silk blouse, grey skirt: Mrs Stewart, amber silk blouse, back silk skirt: Mrs Turner; Mrs McNamara. black broche trimmer! with black lace and touches of crimson; Mrs Ross; Miss Graham’s b’.ack merveillenx was relieved with cream lace; Miss Kennedy wore black silk with jet encrustations; Miss McColl wore a combination of pink ard cream: Miss McVeagh wore a becoming gown: Miss A. Wylie, pale blue crepe trimmed with lace and pearls: Miss Minnie Wylie, cream crepe with sprays of crimson roses, crimson sash: Miss McFarlane, wore pink; Miss Griffiths, black lace gown embellished with pink: Miss P. Griffiths, white muslin, with touches of pink: Miss H. Griffiths, al! white: M : ss Behersing. white silk trimmed with white silk lace: Miss Cross, white gown trimmed with white satin and marguerites: Miss A. French wore cream: Miss French, cream gown with cream satin and silk lace: Miss Thompson, black satin, with clusters of varigated chrysanthemums: Miss Cruickshank. pink crepe: Miss Martin, cream lustre trimmed with pink silk: Miss Daniel, black skirt, ruby plush blouse: Miss Littlejohn, pale pink silk under white muslin, lovers' knots adorned the skirt and corsage: Miss MeKernan. coral pink, with white flowers: Miss Thomas, cream cashmere relieved with pink: Miss Turner, cream "own with ehiffon and ribbon: M : ss Morrison. pink silk blouse with touches of green, white skirt. The srentlemen present were:—Dr. Kenny. Messrs Dowsett. Pearson. Barrett. Fitzgerald. Wylie (2). Webb. Martin. Cross (21. Hicks. Mitchell. Meikle. McColl. Telford. Turner. C. B. Turner. Boss. Fox. Gray. Griffiths (2). Kirk. Jackson. Baber. Jackson. Hammond, McFarlane, Williams. Thompson. Sloan (2). Robinson. Pelham. McNamara. Stewart, Wilson. My Hamilton correspondent writes: One of the Club euehre parties came off at the Volunteer Hall on Friday evening. It was presided over by Mesdames Stevens and Bright and went off most successfully. Miss C. Jolly was the fortunate winner • f first lady's prize. Miss WyldeBrcwn second; Mr Gillespie, first "entleman's; Miss Newell (who played as gentleman), second.