AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue VI, 10 February 1900, Page 271

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, February 6. A VERY LARGE AT HOME was given by Miss Dunnet, as a reunion of AjSkland hunting lady friends last Wednesday afternoon other residence, “Patea,” Hamilton Road. Miss Dunnet was ably assisted to entertain her many guests by her sister-in-law, Mrs H. Dunnet, and the Misses Percival, who received them in the reception room. Afternoon refreshments, consisting of claret cup, tea, coffee, trifles, etc., were served in the dining-room, the table being prettily decorated with miniature sunflowers and gladioli intermingled with giant daisies and greenery. Miss Dunnet was looking well in blaek Roman satin skirt, pink silk striped with satin blouse, coiffure a la pompadour; Mrs 11. Dunnet, galois grey mirror silk with ecru lace yoke and shoulder sleeves with bretelles of green velvet, fichu drapery of gt'ey silk was arranged on bodice, the skirt was trimmed with ecru lace in apron style; Miss Percival, black skirt, pink silk blouse with white lace fichu; Miss Ethel Percival was much admired in white pique skirt, tucked muslin blouse with lace insertion let in sleeves, coiffure a la pompadour; Mrs Thos. Morrin, white silk figured with dome blue and trimmed with blaek lace applique, white hat trimmed with black and dash of blue silk, coiffure a la pompadour; Misses Morrin were similarly attired in white tucked muslin with lace insertion, transparent yokes and sleeves, with straw hats with pink ribbons; Miss Roberts (Panmure), white pique, cream hat with red berries and red velvet loops; Mrs Furby, blue and black figured delaine, trimmed with black bebe ribbon, black lace toque with pink flowers; her sister, handsome salmon pink corduroy material, white silk chemisette, pink straw hat; Mrs Bedford, black and white check skirt and reefer jacket, white vest and revers, black Trelawny hat with ostrich feathers; Miss S. McLaughlin, white pique skirt, pink striped blouse, green hat with pink roses; Mrs William Read Bloomfield, white silk, white hat trimmed with cherries, coiffure a la pompadour; Misses Buckland (2) were studies in white silks, black hats; Mrs Craig, white pique costume, azure blue vest, white sailor hat trimmed with blue; Mrs Kerr Taylor, white; Misses Kerr Taylor, pink; Mrs Hutchison, fawn tussore silk with lace insertion, black velvet hat with dash of pink; Mrs Loveridge, grey' flowered French muslin, violet chip toque with flowers; Mrs Masefield, blaek silk trained skirt, blue striped silk blouse, black hat with pink; Mrs R. Masefield, lavender flowered French muslin on white ground, white picture hat with lilac flowers and feathers; Miss Gladys Masefield, white Indian muslin with rows of white lace insertion, white Leghorn hat with white chiffon and ostrich feathers, ehoral roses resting on coiffure; Miss WyldeBrown, white Indian muslin with rows of white laee insertion, white Leghorn hat with white chiffon and white ostrich feathers, heliotrope resting on coiffure; Mrs Jackson, brown cloth coat and skirt; Miss Kerr (Bland Holt), canary silk veiled in white embroidery muslin, white hat; Miss Gilt (Bland Holt), brown holla nd; Mrs Dufaur, blaek skirt, pink plaid silk blouse, black hat; Mrs (Colonel) Dawson, grey flowered French muslin, pink Empire sash swathed the waist, grey chip toque of the Toreador shape with violet flowers. GARDEN PARTY. The bowlers attending the Intercolonial Bowling Tournament were entertained on Saturday afternoon by Mr James Kirker, President of the Auckland Bowling Association, at a garden party held in his beautiful grounds at “Tara.” Ponsonby. A large marquee had been erected, where a recherche cold collation was spread under the direction of Mr Stilwell, caterer. The canvas of the marquee was so extended as to bring within it a line of ornamental shrubs, which formed a beautitful background to the tables. The steamer Eagle left Queen Street wharf at two o'clock, crowded with visitors and accompanied by a band. After cruising round the harbour the steamer proceeded to Ponsonby wharf, where the

guests were landed in close proximity to Mr Kirker’s residence. By four o'clock between six and seven hundred guests were gathered on the lawns, the majority of whom watched with interest the progress of the Intereollonial bowling match. New Zealand versus New South Wales, which was played on Mr Kirker’s spacious green, admittedly the best in Auckland. Others wandered through the grounds or grouped themselves in sociable knots for afternoon tea and gossip. The band discoursed appropriate airs at intervals. Everyone was delighted with the excellence of the arrangements and cordial hospitality of Mr and Mrs Kirker. and the weather being simply perfect a very pleasant afternoon was spent.

Mrs Kirker received her guests in black with yellow heliotrope broche yoke and collar, black bonnet with jewelled net and heliotrope flowers ; Mrs Hugh Campbell wore a stylish cream floral French muslin over cerise silk, blaek toque with folds and chon of cerise silk ; Airs Carrick, black costume ; Mrs J. Blades, blaek : Mrs Findlayson, black and white check skirt and coat, striped vest, blaek lace straw toque : Miss Fenton, black silk and jet. ; Mrs Hardie, handsome blaek broche. black bonnet brightened with heliotrope silk ; Mrs Reiscli (Wellington). pretty pearl gray cashmere, trimmed witli rows of niched ribbon on apron front, white chip toque witli touches of cerise ; Mrs Tibbs, blaek silk, pink silk yoke, brown and pink bonnet ; Mrs W. S. Douglas, holland costume with cornflower blue revers and cuffs, black chiffon hat ; Mrs Edmund Mahony looked exceedingly well in white muslin with laee and insertion, black and white hat ; Miss Hooper, very pretty nil green lustre, white hat with white silk edged with black bows ; Mrs Masefield, electric voile with rows of satin ribbon in bayadere rows to waist, over- pink silk, black and white tulle bonnet, black and white chiffon boa ; Miss Gladys Masefield, white. Leghorn hat with coral roses ; Miss Winnie Leys wore a stylish floral muslin over yellow silk, Leghorn hat with ostrich feathers and wings ; Miss Wilkin (Christchurch), pretty white lawn tucked blouse, white Swiss muslin skirt, white chip hat with white silk, and caught up atthe side with a cluster of maiden blush rose-, and resting on her hair ; Mrs Wilson Smith, white pique, white Trelawny hat with black velvet arid ostrich tips in front ; Miss Cooper, pale pink cambric with laee insertion in stripes on skirt, brown chip hat with natural coloured ostrich feathers; Mrs McLean, black, with yellow silk vest, black toque with jet and white flowers; Mrs N. McLean (Wellington), navy and white figured foulard, white hat- with navy silk, ehou and white wings in front: Mrs Holland, black and white stripe, blaek bonnet with pink and orange roses; Miss Holland. China blue plaid zephyr, white hat with navy band; Miss Essie Holland, pale green cloth frock, white silk vest, Leghorn hat with feathers; Miss Upton, fawn cloth tailor-made skirt and coat, white hat; Miss Gorrie, white Swiss muslin over heliotrope silk, sea-foam tulle hat with clusters of hydrangea; Miss N. Gorrie, white la.ee insertion blouse over coquelicot red silk, pique skirt, Leghorn hat witli ostrich feathers; Mrs (Rev.) Robertson, blaek. black bonnet witli touches of Nil green; Mrs W. S. Jones, black silk grenadine over automobile red. black bonnet with cerise; Miss Jones, blaek and white cheek skirt and jacket. white revers encrusted with blaek braid, Leghorn hut with white silk; Miss A. Stevenson, grey and white floral French muslin, white hat; Miss M. Peacock, cream China silk trimmed with ruched ribbon, white chip hat with chiffon wings: Mrs (Rev.) Sommerville, black, black and white bonnet; Mrs Spreckley, blaek costume; Miss Dingwell, grey shot, with pale blue silk yoke; Airs Lodder (Sydney), handsome black broche, violet silk

vest, blaek velvet bonnet with clusters of small white roses; Mrs Oberlin Brown, black and white check trimmed with fancy white braid, black toque: Miss Brown, white muslin, Leghorn hat with ostrich feathers; Miss M. Edmiston, pink and white striped blouse, pique skirt, white hat; Miss Nellie Edmiston, cornflower blue costume, hat en suite; Miss Slater, white muslin, black velvet picture hat; Afrs E. T. Hart, white pique, floral toque; Mrs Parr, black satin, white pique jacket, rose pink straw hat with wings; Mrs W. Lambert, white pique costume; M’ss Lambert, white pique, white chip bat; Miss — Lambert, white muslin with green spots, white chip hat trimmed with white ribbon; Miss Kennedy, heliotrope blouse, pique, skirt, white sailor hat; Mrs Price (Gisborne), white and green spotted muslin blouse, black lustre skirt, large Leghorn hat: her friend wore a gazelle brown costume; Miss E. Ball, grey French flciral muslin, pretty white chip hat, with white silk and flower; Mrs A. Russell. rich black silk, pink floral silk bodice, black bonnet with pink flowers; Miss Russell, white Swiss muslin; .Mrs Court, handsome blaek satin; Mrs H. Brookes, black; Mrs Smith (Northcote), holland costume trimmed with white fancy braid; Mrs Alasefield, black silk, floral bonnet; Airs Easton, black and white check silk blouse, dark skirt; Mrs McKenzie (Taranaki), white and pink striped muslin blouse, dark skirt; Miss McKenzie, fawn; Mrs S. Hanna, light green cloth skirt and jacket, black hat with yellow roses; Miss Ivy Crawford, black, white pique jacket, rose pink straw hat; Mrs Littler, black silk, blaek and white plaid vest, white Plauen laee hat with blaek and white ostrich tips; Afrs Morrin, grey and white figured silk bodice, black silk skirt, blaek bonnet with heliotrope flowers; Miss Alorrin, white and pink striped cambric; Miss Geddis, white muslin blouse, dark skirt; Miss Steel, white; Mrs Meunie, grey silk; Miss Mennie, white; Mrs E. Butler, pale green skirt and coat; Miss Butters, grey Japanese silk trimmed with black ruched ribbon, black and white hat; Afrs W. Hutchinson, silver grey surah silk, white chiffon hat, AFTERNOON TEA. Miss Dunnett gave a large afternoon tea at her charming residence, “Patea,” Hamilton Road, Ponsonby, on Thursday. After chatting for some time in the drawing-room, the guests wended their way to the dining room, which was requisitioned for the dainty four o’clock repast, where excellent tea and other delicacies were enjoyed. The hostess was assisted in entertaining her guests by Airs 11. Dunnett and Miss Oldham.

Miss Dunnett, dainty pink silk blouse, black silk skirt; Mrs H. B. Dunnett looked pretty in cream silk; Airs Martelli was charming in yellow muslin, white silk sash, large black picture hat; Miss Oldham, buttercup silk blouse softened with laee, black skirt; Miss Rose, black satin veiled in blaek chiffon, blaek toque; Miss Laird looked bewitching in a. blue muslin, cream silk lace fichu, black hat; Mrs Hart, white pique, large blue hat wreathed with forget-me-nots; Miss Devore, French grey and crushed strawberry costume; Airs 11. Griffiths looked extremely well in dove grey, yoke of white satin braided with silver, hat en suite; Mrs Sheath, black and heliotrope; her daughter wore white; Mrs Windsor, pale grey gown with touches of white, white hat; Miss Tye. shell-pink silk blouse, black silk skirt, sailor hat; Mrs Morpeth, pretty cheeked silk blouse, black skirt, large hat to match; Mrs J. R. Hanna, bright blue, with vest of Nil green; Miss Hanna was much admired in pale blue muslin, long lace fichu fastened on shoulder, black hat softened with blue chiffon and black plumes; Mrs Watt, pale grey silk, edged with white chiffon, pretty little white toque brightened with violets; Mrs Hughes, black silk; Airs Townsend looked stylish in a white jacket

and skirt, white hat; Miss Frances George, navy skirt, cream silk tucked blouse, black hat; Mrs Phillips, black katin, white satiu vest; Mrs Hughes Jones, white pique skirt and jacket, sailor hat; Miss Owen, black and white checked costume, large hat; Mrs Crawsbaw, green gown, large black hat with plumes; Mrs E. Butler, gobelin blue eoat and skirt, black picture hat; Miss Hughes, pretty white muslin gown, large white hat; Mrs Maeindoe, handsome black silk gown, bonnet to correspond; Miss Lillian Phillips, black and white striped skirt and jacket, pretty brown hat; Miss Kennedy, grey and white gown, white ami black hat; Mrs Oldham, black silk; Mrs Gittos, black satin; Mrs C. J. Parr, stylish shot brown gown, but en suite; Mrs Gulliver, black satin, black hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Reynolds; Mrs Walnutt, white pique with cerise bows, blaek toque; etc., etc. OPERA HOUSE. Successful plays always influence the fashions of the moment. The charm of the First Empire Period toilettes are illustrated by the frocks worn with such effect by Miss Ross, of Bland Holt's Company, in “New Babylon- ’ and “The War of Wealth.” The frocks worn by the other members are also beautiful. In the former play Mrs Holt looked charming in a eoquelicot red satin bodice and apron over a red mousseline de soie pleated skirt, red roses in her hair. Miss Ross’ first evening dress was of pink silk, over which was worn a lovely electric blue cloak, with masses of frothy chiffon frills. Her second was a vivid crimson broche, with roses of the same shade a la Jap. in her coiffure. Miss Ireland looked very winsome in green muslin, with numerous little frills on skirt. However. I think the dresses worn in “The War of Wealth” were even more lovely. Mrs Holt's emerald green silk, with an overskirt of jewelled white net, suited the wearer to perfection, and the new style of coiffure, with coronet and aigrette, added much to the general effect. Miss Ross looked superb in an Empire frock of ivory satin, with a wreath of bright pink unmounted roses round the short waist and over the shoulder, chaplet of roses round her hair, which was ar-

ranged on top of liead. Miss Ireland wore a pretty evening froek of Eau de Nil silk, vandyke polonaise, over a silver embroided white silk skirt. Among the audience I noticed Mrs (Dr.) King, in a black satin evening dress, brightened with jet encrustations; Miss Cooper, turquoise blue mousseline de soie evening bodice, dark skirt; Miss Morrin, white; Mrs Geddis, cream chine silk; Mrs Moss Davis, black satin evening dress; Miss Moss Da vis, white silk, with touches of blue; Mrs (Dr.) Scott, rose pink silk blouse, with blaek laee insertion down sleeves, dark silk skirt; Miss Thorne George, blaek chiffon evening bodice, black satin skirt; Mrs Dodder (Sydney), black broche, with touches of purple; Mrs Douglas, black and white plaid silk; M iss Mabel Douglas, shell pink froek; Miss Percival, pale pink blouse, white pique skirt; Mrs Watt, grey silk, trimmed with white ehiffon; Mrs Masefield, electric blue voile over pink silk; Miss Scherff, white. Mrs Roach and Mrs D’Arcy gave a very LARGE AFTERNOON TEA on Saturday last at the Parnell Tennis Lawns. The table was picturesquely decorated with azure blue embroidery centre piece relieved with vases of boganvilla. Mrs Roach wore a pretty lilac flowered French muslin on white ground, the waistband and collar were of mauve silk, blaek hat with yellowroses; Mrs D’Arcy, white skirt, green flowered blouse, green 'hat profusely trimmed beneath the above brim with red and white roses; Mrs Holmes, white skirt, pink plaid blouse, sailor hat; Miss Phillips, white pique skirt, white muslin blouse, black waistband, sailor hat; Mrs Colebrook, blaek skirt, white blouse, sailor hat; Mrs Newton, brown holland, sailor hat; Miss Cuff, lilac cambric, white hat; Mrs Preston Stevenson. pink striped costume, sailor 'hat; Miss White, green plaid costume, black hat; Miss Moss, brown striped costume figured with blue and also trimmed with the same shade of blue silk, burnt straw hat with floral decorations; Mrs Walker, white skirt, pink blouse, sailor hat; Mrs RankenReed, white skirt, blue plaid blouse, black picture hat turned up with yellow roses, the crown was wreathed with white ostrich feathers; Mrs

Steele, white skirt, canary blonse,..sailor fiat; Mrs Ashley-Hunter, white pique skirt, violet check blouse, black hat; Mrs Rathlione. black figured fancy lustre skirt,- black silk blouse with white design, white hat profusely trimmed with black and white ostrich feathers; Mrs Hunt, white pique coat and skirt, pale biscuit coloured straw hat wit'h absinthe green ribbon, and white coque feathers; Mrs Segar, pretty white costume with embroidery insertion skirt, while the bodice was cross-ways lace insertion, black hat with blaek ostrieh feathers; Mrs Thorne-George, handsome black silk costume, white silk v shaped vest with revers of black and white stripe, black hat with violet flowers; Miss Thorne-George, white costume, red tie. sailor hat; Mrs W. B. Colbeek, white skirt, pink silk blouse, with fawn lace stripes, white hat; Mrs Upfil, white skirt, pink silk blouse, sailor hat; Mrs E. C. Smith, green figured muslin edged with white lace, blaek hat; Mrs Lucas Read Bloomfield, white skirt, royal blue ami white cheek blouse, black hat with flowers; Mrs Lyons, bright rose pink silk veiled in grass lawn with cream lace braid pattern, rose pink sash with streamers swathed the waist, pink toque to match; Miss Jordan, blue and white check costume, with transparent lace chemisette, blaek hat with plumes; Mrs Hudson (India), brown holland, sheath skirt and coat, blue straw hat trimmed with blue silk; Miss Mowbray, black skirt, blue blouse, black hat; Mrs C. Brown, biscuit coloured •shower muslin made in tunic style, finished with lace insertion, black bar; Mrs Witehell, brown holland trimmed with white braid, black hat with white feather; Miss — Witehell, brown holland skirt, blue blouse, white Leghorn hat with flowers and ribbon; Miss Piekmere, white skirt, grey plaid blouse, white sailor hat; Miss Horton, heliotrope flowered muslin trimmed with heliotrope silk; Mrs Tewsley white skirt, blue plaid blouse, hat with plumes; Mrs Munro, white cambric, white sailor hat; Miss M. Pasley, brown holland skirt, pink blouse; Miss Preeee, white skirt, blue blouse; and her sister wore white; Miss Lusk, white skirt, pink muslin blouse; and Miss Olive Lusk, white skirt, blue floral muslin blouse, sailor hat; Miss

M. Ledingham. brown skirt, blue blouse; Mrs A. P. Friend, and daughter wore white Cambric costumes; Mis? (’lira, white muslin relieved with blue silk; Miss Atkinson, white pique skirt, white muslin blouse, white chip hat with loops of ribbon; Miss M. Atkinson, white skirt, canary blouse, sailor hat: Miss — Atkinson, dark skirt, pink blouse, sailor hat; Miss Fenton, brown holland skirt, blue blouse, black hat; Miss Waller, pale oyster grev costume, black hat with white plumes; Miss Hesketh. black skirt, white blouse, blaek and white sailor hat; Miss Buchanan, blaek and white floral muslin, black hat with plumes; and her sister wore a white costume; Mrs Hill, white skirt, canary blouse; etc. Next Thursday, February Sth, the Parnell Tennis Lawn hold their annual “At Home” from two o’clock until seven. And on the Thursday following February 15th, the Eden and Epsom Tennis Lawns give t'heir annual ladies’ picnic.