AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue IV, 27 January 1900, Page 178

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, January 22. The summer season is usually synonymous with all that is socially dull, and with the mercury creeping up steadily in the thermometer it is not surprising that fashionable records lack local interest. Those who delight in warm weather and the strength of Sol's summery caresses, when even the flowers and leaves shrink, have had the means of full contentment during the past week. Hot weather, however, is not discomforting to those enjoying a vacation out of town, for one can always find a eool and shady place in bush or by the seaside. During the week I noticed some pretty street costumes. Mrs Thomas Morrin wore an amethyst shot glace bodice, cream skirt, black directoire hat trimmed with black and white chiffon; Mrs H. King, in black, smart white pique sac jacket white hat with black silk ruche round crown; Miss Whitson, holland costume, the bodiee trimmed with white Plauen lace insertion, white hat with black band; Mrs R. Frater, black broche. pale green butterfly bonnet, ■with old gold roses; Mrs Lyons wore a stylish holland with bands on skirt, white chip turban toque with cerise bow and touches of amethyst; Miss Aubrey, holland costume with rows of white braid, bayadere style, on skirt , and bodice, white saiior hat with navy band; Mrs Johnston, grey and white French muslin, white silk tucked yoke and epaulettes, white hat with black velvet band; Mrs Dr. Gordon. black serge, white sac jacket with pearl buttons, white sailor hat; Mrs Masfen and her sister (Miss Courtayne) were attired in holland costumes relieved with white; Mrs Aredale, blue and white check silk bodice, black skirt, Trelawny hat with berries underneath brim; ‘ Miss McLachlan, ecru muslin, black directoire hat with touches of heliotrope. Our Hamilton correspondent writes; Miss Inez Sandes had a delightful "advertisement” tea for a number of her young friends on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first of the kind in Hamilton, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests. Miss Hilda Graham, who guessed the greatest number of advertisements—some of which were exceedingly amusing and original—was presented with a pretty photo, frame. Tea was served under the trees in the garden, ami a very