BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 16 June 1900, Page 1142

BLENHEIM.

June 4. The second of a series of Catholic socials was held in Ewart’s Hall last Wednesday, and was. in every way, most successful, though it had been anticipated that the wet weather might be a drawback. The contrary was proved by the attendance, which was quite equal to that of previous occasions. Vaniui's orchestra played inspiring - music, and a dainty supper was t» niptingly arranged by the ladies of the supper committee. On 1 riday evening* Miss Waddy’s second Cinderella Dance took place in Ewart’s Hal’, and though there were not many present it was exceedingly lively ami enjoyable. Delicious refreshments were provided, and. what is always a special feature at Miss Waddy’s assemblies, hot soup was served later, which not only was grateful to those not dancing, but was stimulating to the jaded dancers. Little was done in the way of decoration to the hall, but screens and chairs were placed across the corners, which curtailed the somewhat too ample space. Among those present were Mrs Anderson. who was greatly admired in black satin with a band of white satin, covered with black lace, over each shoulder. making the bodice appear squarecut, bands of the same over the upper part of her arms, the front of the bodice tilled in with white chiffon, and a spray of cream tea roses on the corsage; Mrs Waddy. black: Mrs Griffiths, black satin skirt, black and white striped silk blouse, finished with black lace: Mrs Redman, black dress striped with red and blue; Mrs Macalister, black; Mrs Lucas, black skirt, white silk bodice with bow of black velvet in front; Mrs Mitchell, black skirt, bodice of pale blue silk: Mrs Vavasour, pale blur silk covered with delicate white silk muslin in which lace designs were inserted; Miss Cruickshank (Auckland) was distinguished looking in black satin skirt and pretty green sifk bodice, finished with a dainty

ch iff on fichu; Miss Waddy. cream dress with long transparent sleeves; Miss Essie Waddy. black skirt anti white silk blouse: Miss Ferguson, black silk skirt, black anti white bodies; Miss Abbott (Timaru), dark skirt, white blouse; Miss A. Horton, black skirt, cream bodice; Miss J. Horton, white dress; Miss Nurse, pale pink dress, sprays of red flowers on the corsage; and Messrs Vavasour. L. and G. Griffiths. Stubbs, H. Eccles, Wilmot. L. Macey. Harris. Mitchell, Hanks, Stow, Fish. Dr. Redman, etc. The proceeds of the concert in aid of the wounded in the war. organised by Mrs R. 11. Smale and Miss El beck, have been handed to the Mayor, and amounted to over X IS. a most welcome donation, 1 should think.

FRIDA.