AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue VIII, 19 August 1899, Page 302

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee. August K. Mrs Conoily gave another of her large PROGRESSIVE EI'CHRE PARTIES on Wednesday evening last, at her residence in Remuera. Our hostess was ably assisted to entertain her many guests by her two daughters, the Misses Conolly. There wewe about a dozen tables, the play starting about nine o'clock, and was kept up with great vigour until twelve. Mrs Isidor Alexander. Mrs William Coleman, and Mrs Keesing receiving equal number of marks, played off. with the result that Mrs Keesing carried off the exquisite little tea-set. Mr Dargaviile and Mr V. Kerr-Taylor were found to be ties, and on playing off the prize of a unique writing desk fell to the first mentioned. There was no competition for the booby prizes. Miss M. Kerr Taylor carried off the teapot, while Mr F. Baume received the triple pocket looking-glass, as well as a carved wood box. amidst the applause of the guests. A dainty supper of oysters, trifles, etc., was handed round after the presentation of prizes.

AMONGST THOSE PRESENT WERE Mrs Conolly. very handsome black tnerveilleux profusely trimmed with black jet garniture and gold ornaments: Miss Conolly. black skirt, very becoming rose coral velvet blouse trimmed with white ruched bebe ribbon: and her sister wore a dark skirt, mode grey silk blouse with finishings of cream lace: Mrs F. Baume (the bride) was very much admired in an exquisite robe made en princess, with lengthy train, of silver grey duchesse silk. white silk let in neck in V shape, stylishly trimmed with gold braid, high collar with tabs, grey silk sleeves to elbow, ending in deep frills, from elbow to wrist was a tight cuff of white silk with gold braid, coiffure a la Pompadour: Mrs Baume (sen.), handsome black broehe with bead garniture; Mrs W. Coleman, black silk skirt, pretty soft pink silk evening blouse, with violets arranged loosely on corsage: Mrs Roberts, very rich absinthe green broehe. en traine. trimmed with velvet and finished with black tulle, amethyst ornaments: Mrs Isidor Alexander, elegant costume of black satin profusely trimmed with jet beads and diamond, ornaments: Miss Alexander looked pretty in a blue silk with shoulder straps of roses, pink roses in coiffure: Mrs L. Benjamin, black mirror silk with pink tulle let in neck, and trimmed with black Leads: Airs F. W. King, black silk with Elizabethan collar, finished with delicate touches of blue tulle; Miss Cooper looked dainty in a pretty black net costume, relieved with narrow blue bebe ribbon: Mrs Wigmore, pine green silk finished with pink: Mrs Kings well. striking costume of pink silk veiled in black net; Misses Kerr-Taylor, white skirts, pink muslin blouses: Miss Coleman, very stylish costume of pearl grey lustrine, elaborafely trimmed with silver passementerie, white silk vest; Mrs Keesing. black siik. en traine. with jet beads and net edgings; Mrs Sidney Nathan looked well in a black lace costume relieved with pink, pink flowers in eoiffure; Mrs Bush (Thames), black siik with beads; Messrs Roberts. 1.. Benjamin. W. Coleman. F. Baume. Wigmore, Kingswell. Winkleman. Sims. Kerr Taylor, Dargaviile. Fritt, Reed, Myers (2), Keesing. Dr. King. etc.

The Pakuranga hounds met last Saturday at the Scotch Church. Otahuhu. and from here they went on to Green Mount, a distance of sixteen miles from Auckland. Many of the members drove out. and had their horses led to the rendezvous. Next Saturday the hounds meet at Pukekohe. a distance of over thirty miles from Auckland. when the horses will lie trained to their destination. This is a new departure, which was attempted two years ago. but then did not turn out very successful on account of the atrocious weather. The country there is exceptionally good for hunting. the jumps consisting of stiff fences and gates, and the going is clean. Amongst those present on Saturday last I noted onr Huntsman on his new charger, the Mountain; the Whip on a pretty grey: Mr Gorrie, our master, was mounted on Jimmy; Miss Gorrie. Mozel: and her little brother his chestnut pony; Colonel Dawson, Ike; Mr Elliot. Ensign: Mrs Bloomfield. Blue Peter; Mr Bloomfield, field. Blue Peter: Mr Bloomfield. M'liss; Mr Caminerf. Tngorangi: Mr Orme, Kelkern: Miss Marrin. Blucher: Miss Dunnett. Jim: Mr George Dunnett. Woodcock: Miss Percival. Teanewaitea; Miss Buckland, Villiers: Miss P.

Buckland. Popgun: Mbs Amy Taylor, Tim; Miss Bulk Kingfisher; Mr 11. Toiiks. Nap: Mr Ivan Creagh, Vic; Mr C. Pun-has. Neck or Nothing; Mr Moody.Oceola: Mr Harrison. Aeonone; Mr Bums. Squire; Mr Rhodes. Fishmonger: Mr MeLeod, Crusado; Miss Roberts, Miss Crowe. Miss Abbott, Messrs Crowe, Markham. Matthews (21. T. Morrin. Ralph. Walker. Kinloch: Schnackenberg. C. Taylor. Buckland. Harris. Lewis, etc. Driving were Mrs Markham. Mrs Tonks. Miss Henderson (Christchurch). Mrs Ralph, Mrs Chapman. Mr and Mrs Kelly, Misses Matthews (2). The high esteem felt in Auckland for the Rev. Scott West, who for the past 12 years has been minister of St. David's Presbyterian Church, was made manifest by the gathering together on August 10 of people from various churches to bid him farewell. The speakers included:—Rev. W. Beatty (vicar of St. Mark's), Rev. R. H. Dewsbury (Wesleyan), Rev. A. H. Collins (Baptist), Rev. F. Warner (Congregationalist), also the Revs, R.

Sommers ille (chairman), and W. F. Finlay (Presbyterian). In spite of the wet night there was a good attendance. The 100th Psalm was sung, after which the Rev. Mr Jones engaged in prayer. The ehairman in his opening remarks said he presided at Mr West’s arrival at St. David's, and it was fitting that he should be there that night to bid him farewell. Mr West’s pastorate had been most prosperous, showing progress all along the line. He had been a workman who need not be ashamed. He gave real substantia] Gospel truth, did not aim at sensationalism, with the result that his ministry was a great success, Mrs West had also ably aided her husband, and her departure from Auckland would be deeply regretted. (Applause.) Mr West had left his mark on Auckland, and it was only left for them to wish him and his wife good speed. The choir sang “Rend Your Hearts.” Rev. W. Beatty expressed his high esteem and sincere regard for Mr West as one who instead of search-

ing for the infinite division which separated the Reformed Church rather tried to find what was right in the teaching of each church, which the best step towards bringing them together. (Applause.) Ministers would do best by trying to find out what was right and then teaching it to their churches. Then reasoning Christian people would come to see what the churches had in common and be drawn together as should children of the same Father. (Applause.) He was thankful to be present although he regretted the occasion. He was much impressed with the deep bond of sympathy evidently existing between pastor and people. Mr Scott West did not belong solely to the Presbyterian Church but to the community at large. He knew that many of the Anglican clergy had a great respect for Mr West. He wished Mr West and his wife every prosperity in their new sphere of work, and that St. David’s might get a worthy successor to carry on the good work. (Applause.) Mr A. L. Edwards then sang “River of Dart.”

Rev. Air Dewsbury sa’d he felt he must also express his regret at Mr West's departure from Auckland. Their relations had been of the most friendly and brotherly character. He very much sympathised with the congregation in its loss. There would be great difficulty in filling the racanev caused by Mr West’s departure. Mr West was however going to a greater sphere of labour where a people were just trying’ the experiment of Empire building. He sincerely hoped Mr and Mrs West would have sood success where they were going. (Applause.) Air Jordan recited “Carl, the Martyr,'* and Miss Fergusson sang “Sunshine and Rain.'

Mr Adam Wilson then read the following address from church members:

Auckland. August 10, 1690.—Dear Sir.—in reviewing the excellent work which has been accomplished by you during the 12 years of your ministry lions amongst ns as a congregation, we feel that it is a dntv we owe you. as well as a pleasure to ourselves to express our appreciation of yonr ministerial duties and public usefulness during the period of year ministry in St. David’s. By your zeal, devotion, and perseverance you have extended the bounds of lbChurch in successfully establishing a mission station at Edendaie. which is now in a flourishing condition, and which we believe ’ will shortly develop into a separate charge. The Church roil of St. David's has im'-reas-ed from 12n to 33>'. The cbnreh debt hits been reduced from £7>X> to £250. Large sums of money have been expended in improving the ebureb externally and internally; Yon have inaugurated and established a number of societies in the interest of the young people of the congregation, which have been the means of developing and improving their mental and physical capacities. Your interesting and , instructive - monthly lectures to young men and your Bible classes for senior Sunday-school scholars have all tended to link the young people together, and have been the’ means of prevent”,: them from drifting into loose and careless habits. Yonr pulpit ministrations were always of a high order of merit, carefully prepared and highly appreciated, whilst the interesting and instructive talk to the children each Sabbath morning will long be remembered, and we trust it may produce good fruit in the lives of those both eld and young, who were privileged to be hearers. The deep interest and ac- . tive part that both you and Mrs West have ever taken in the work of foreign missions and ministering to tbe wants of the poor are so well known and appreciated in Auckland that yonr presence and assistance in connection' with" these institutions will be ' a felt want in the future. In yonr new sphere of labour wetrnst and pray that yon and Mrs West may be abundantly blessed, that the new surroundings and change of climate may be beneficial to yonr health, and that yon may be long spared to each other, and be a blessing to those with whom you come in contact, and that your influence for good may continue and increase in the future even more than it has done in the past. We. as a congregation, ask you and Mrs West to accept of a small memento from ns. which is freely offered as a token of our esteem and remembrance of our pleasant relations in the past, as pastor and people. Wishing yon a safe and speedy passage to your new sphere of labour, and that God mar be w : th you.—We are. etc. (Here follow the signatures of the elders and managers!. The fourth PONSONBY “AT HOME" of the season was largely attended on Friday last. Ther were many present from ’ the other suburbs, and every arrangement conducive - to the comfort of those present was made by the hon. secretary, Mr Norman Baker, and tbe committee. Burke's band supplied the music, Afiss Devore and Aliss Essie Holland playing the extras, which were ranch appreciated. Mrs Devore was handsomely gowned in black satin, the corsage was brightened with silver spangled lace and white satin epaulettes: Airs Hanna was attired in a rich black satin gown, the bodice was adorned with rainbow beaded bolero, long lace sleeves surmounted with frills edged with pink bebe ribbon: Mrs Littler wore a becoming black surah silk gown, with long tucked sleeves, the bodice being veiled with black net with a design of ivy silver sequins; a very effective

gown was worn by Mrs Hudson of daffodil broche under black chenille spotted net, and a shot silk cape to match the gown, white ostrich feathen in her hair; Mrs Goodwin, black merveilteux gown, with jet passementerie; Mrs Oxley, black lace, white cape with feather trimming; Mrs Edger, yellow broche, the corsage softened with fine white lace: Mrs Crawshaw. dark green embossed velvet bodice, with Nil green silk shirred sleeves and vest, dark green skirt; Aliss Devore wore a pale blue silk, corsage with a design of a darker shade, white silk mousseline de soie Marie Antoinette fichu, black velvet lie be ribbon on frills, black satin skirt; Miss Hanna looked pretty in a cerise silk bodice with scrolls of white niched ribbon, white silk skirt; Miss Morrin. electric blue silk, white crepe de chine sleeves, and V on bodice, blue beaded bolero; Miss Hudson was much admired in white Duchess satin; Aliss Kennedy wore white silk, with a cluster of pink roses on shoulder; Miss Winnie Goodwin wore a yellowsilk with a white lace berthe. which suited the wearer admirably; Miss Rees George was graceful in a prettywhite silk, with revers of gauged chiffon op decolletage: Miss May Whitelaw was pretty in cream satin, with a trail of Nepolitan violets on shoulder and coiffure; Misses Langsford wore blaek lace and pink respectively: Afiss Haven, pink crepe trimmed with black velvet bebe ribbon; Aliss Curtis (Wellington), lemon silk with crystal passementerie: Miss Holland, white satin gown: Miss Essie Holland, pink Ottoman silk, encrusted with lover’s knots of lace, sprays of autumn leaves; a lovely mandarine shot silk was worn bv Afiss Caldwell. the corsage was draped with folds of white mousseline de soie. spravs of single dahlias on shoulder: Miss Lena Butters. white broche trimmed with pearl encrustations and chiffon: Miss George, blue and white bayadere striped aceordian pleated chiffon, flounced gown: Afiss Muriel George, cerise satin: Aliss Metcalf tdebutanie) looked charming in an English gown of white Duchess satin, with deep flounce on skirt inserted with white lace: Afiss Preece wore a becoming yellow canvas gown, with posies of violets on skirt forming vandykes; Afiss F. Preece, azure crepe gown, trimmed with white Ince and blue satin ribbon; Miss Ethel Atkinson, blue satin, cream silk sash: Aliss Pickmere. ntde bine satin; Miss Sonpett (Hamilton), pretty white silk trimmed with white swansdown: Afiss Gee wore a combination of black and pink: Aliss Rosa Laird. Wack satin ■ witlv steel-passementerie: Afiss Laird, ■white silk, spray of pink roses on shoulder: Afiss Osmond looked charming in tnrottoise blue canvas; Alessrs Hanna. Littler. Whitelaw. Winks. Caldwell. Benzoni. Vaile. Putters. Young. N. Baker. Jackson Palmer. Withams. Carr. Davies. Drs. Aubin, Williams, and Owen. etc., etc. “AT HOME” AT "ALLENDALE.” PONSONBY Tbe fortnightly “At Homes" arranged bv a number of Ponsonby ladies for the winter months have proved very successful. Pleasant gatherings have already taken place at the residences of Dr. Aubin. Afesdames Devore. Crawshaw and Baker. On Thursday evening Afrs Ziman. of “Allendale." Ponsonby, entertained a very large company. Euchre was played until 10 o'clock, when the guests adjourned to the large diningroom. where supper was daintilyserved and musical items were given by the Rev. Goldstein. Mrs C. Phillips, Afrs Parkes. Miss Ross. Afrs S. Nathan and Mr Afanning. Mr Baume recited with great feeling. The hostess received in black silk gown, veiled with black embroidered tulle, relieved at the back with red velvet band. The invited guests, outside the Club, were Mr. Afrs and Miss Alexander. Mrs Baume. Air and Mrs Fred Baume. Mr Norman Baker, Air Brabant. Dr. and Mrs Bedford. Mr Biss. Air and Airs W. Coleman. Afiss Curtis, Air Carminer, Mr and Airs Collins. Aliss Caro. Mr Af. Caro. Miss Cooper. Afr and Mrs A. B. Donald, Afiss Donald, Air J. Donald, Mr. Airs and Miss Davis. Miss Davis. Mr E. Davis. Mr A. Davis, Mr and Miss George, Aliss Af. George. Mr and Afrs William Douglas, Afiss Douglas. Miss Gordon, Air Goldstein, Afrs Harris (Christchurch). Afr J. Hayman, Air James. Dr. and Mrs King. Dr. and Airs Knight, Mr and Afrs B. Keesing, Afr T. Keesing, Miss Langsford. Dr. and Afrs Lindsay, Mr. Afrs and Miss Moresby. Mrs Louis Myers. Mr B. Myers. Afr A. Afyers. Afr and Mrs Leo. Afyers, Mr Manning. Mrs Marks(Christchurch),

Mr and Mrs S. Nathan. Dr. and Miss Owen, Mr and Ur. C. Phillips. Afr Peacock*. Dr. and Mrs Parkes. Miss Boss (Wellington), Mrs Rich (Sydney), lion. Afr J. and Mrs Tole. Afiss Tole, Miss Vaile, Mr H. Vaile. Dr. Williams, Mr Whitelaw. Mrs Alexander wore black skirt and tartan bodice; Miss Stella Alexander, very pretty pale green gown; Mrs Baume, black gown; Afrs F. Baume. handsome blue silk gown; Mrs Bedford, black; Mrs W. Coleman, black skirt and pretty blaek and pink bodice; Mrs Baker, handsome pink silk gown; Aliss Cooper, white, trimmed with pretty green; Afrs A. B. Donald, black brocaded silk; Aliss Donald looked sweet all in white; Mrs Devore, handsome black laee gown; Miss Devore, yellow flowered silk; Mrs Collins, white; Afiss Blanche Davis looked charming in white and rose-coloured velvet: Afrs L. Harris, black skirt, black lace bodice, with pink roses: Mrs Crawshaw. green; Mrs King, black gown: Afrs B. Keesing. white silk; Afrs Knight, blaek, trimmed with red shot silk; Airs Lindsay, grey silk skirt, bodice trimmed with white: Afrs Parkes, handsome black and amber gown; Mrs S. Nathan, brocaded silk, trimmed with rose velvet; Afrs Hanna, black satin; Miss Hanna; Afrs Rich, handsome green brocaded gown, Honitou lace round corsage; Mrs Louis Afyers, black brocaded silk: Mrs Marks (Christchurch), black skirt, white silk bodice: Afiss Tole. black skirt, blue chiffon bodice: Miss Ross, black skirt, pale green bodice; and many others whose dresses I cannot remember. WEST END TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL. A largely attended social gathering was held in the Ponsonby Hall on Monday last, being the third of a series of winter evenings inaugurated by the West End Tennis Club. One hundred and seventy people were present. The early part of the evening was occupied with progressive euchre, to the strains of a first-class orchestra. The prizes were won by Misses Carter and Wright, and Messrs J. F. Montagne and Johnson. At ten o'clock light refreshments were handed round.after which a short musical programme was rendered, Aliss Webb acting as accompanist. The committee of the club are to be congratulated on the success attending their efforts, and loud applause followed the announce tent of September 4th as the date fixed for tbe next function.