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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue III, 21 July 1900, Page 132

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Dear Bee,— July 17. The following names of guests at the ball given in aid of the Society for the Protection of {Women and Children and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were crowded out of our notice last week.—Ed. G. Mrs. Hudson, black satin with steel encrustations on bodice; Miss Hudson, white satin, corsage trimmed with narrow sable fur; Miss Fanny Hudson, who is one of the debutantes of the season, looked charming in white silk, with white velvet bands round her skirt from hem to waist, and rose pink velvet rouleaux on corsage; Mrs. W. Sholto Douglas, black satin, with eream lace on decolletage: Miss Douglas, white Indian embroidered silk skirt over pink silk, pink silk corsage covered with cream Plauen lace; Miss Peacoeke, white satin; Miss Peaeocke, blue silk; Mrs (Dr.) Parkes, white silk with blue sash entertwined round waist and corsage; Miss Pierce, nil green silk trimmed with velvet of the same shade, and relieved with beads; Miss Pierce, black: Miss Read looked very sweet and dainty in a white bengaline. the cobsage and waist was outlined with royal blue velvet; Mrs. Edward Russell, white silk; Misses (James) Russell (2), (the belles of the evening), looked very picturesque and distinguee in white silks, tulle and lace; Mrs. E. W. G. Rathbone, pale nil green brocade, finished with tulle: Miss Richardson, white costume, finished with yellow flowers; Miss Harper. white brocaded silk, and her sister wore a short pale blue costume; Miss Rice, white: Mrs. Stuart-Reid, white satin with lace; Mrs. J. Smith, black; Mrs. (Dr.) Sharman and her sister were studies in black: Mrs. (Dr.) Scott, black laee, with Elizabethan collar, the costume was relieved with scarlet flowers; Misses Wilks (2), white; Mrs. (Dr.) Lawry. black; Mrs. Tewsley. very stylish pale green brocade: Misses Kerr-Taylor, green crepons; Mrs. Oxley, white silk with lace; Miss Metcalf, white satin, deep flounce on skirt, inserted with lace;

Mrs. von der Hyde, black lace costume, blaek ostrich feather in coiffure; Miss von der Hyde, maize-col-oured silk veiled in black chenille net; M isses O’Neill (2) were studies in white silk with silver ornaments; Mrs. Markham, blaek lace; Miss Whitson, white satin with band of pearl passementerie on corsage; Miss Withers, pale blue brocade, richly trimmed with broad band of silver passementerie; Miss Witchell, pale canary silk; Miss Shepherd, black; Miss —. Shepherd, white; Miss Tanner, pale blue brocaded silk; Miss Nathan (Wellington), looked very dainty in a white silk; Miss Porter, navy; Miss Churton, blue silk; Miss Jackson, white; Mrs. Baker, black; Miss Keogh, pink and white striped costume trimmed with lace; Mrs. (Dr.) Laing, white silk; Mrs. H. Baker, rose pink silk trimmed with folds of ezare blue velvet; Miss Alison, myosotis blue satin, with blue and gold spangled gauze tunic; Miss Maud Murray looked pretty in white satin trimmed with silver sequins and white chiffon; Mrs. Crawshaw, blaek silk; Miss C. Morrin, yellow satin vandyked tunic over white laee flounced skirt; Mrs. Morrin, black satin; Mrs. J. J. Craig, pink silk: Miss Campbell, white silk; Miss Lusk looked dainty in white silk; Miss Goodwin, white satin trimmed with beaver fur on hem of skirt and round decolletage; MissWinnieGoodwin. yellow satin tunic over laee skirt; Mrs. Suggate, blaek silk; Mrs. J. McK. Geddis, black broche; Messrs. Brodie, Bloomfield, Battley. L. Benjamin, E. Benjamin. Colbeck, Cotter. Coleman, Caminer, Churton, Dargaville, Donald (2). Duthie, Moss Davis (2), Fenton, Markham. Thorne-George, Godfrey George, Gilbert, W. R. Holmes. E. Lewis. }{. Leckie, Ceeil Leys, Littler, Masefield, Dawson, N. A. Nathan, A. Nathan (junior), Parsons, Peacocke, Baker (2), Rathbone, Rutherford, Hogg, Ashton, Sealey, J. Russell, E. Russell, Tewsley, Turrell, Vaile, Heather, Keogh, Drs. Hope Lewis, McDowell, Knight. Parkes. Stuart-Reid, Sharman, and Colonel Banks and officers of the H.M.S. Royal Arthur.

The Primate and Mrs. Cowie gave A MOST ENJOYABLE RECEPTION nt their pretty and picturesque residence, Bishopseourt, Parnell, last

Thursday evening. The evening was a magnificent moonlight one, and the peal of bells rang out gloriously to welcome the guests as they arrived. The Primate and Mr. and Mrs. John Cowie received the gnests in the semi - circular corridor, whence they passed on to the drawing - room. Mrs. Cowie, being unable to be present, was very much missed by her guests; her pleasant manner as a hostess is known to all. After the arrival of all the guests we adjourned to the large library, where seats were arranged to accommodate everybody. A short instructive lecture was given by Professor Thomas on “The Natural History of Shells.’’ Tea, and coffee, with dainty cakes, etc., were dispensed in the library. We then returned to the drawing-room, where some excellent music was rendered. Miss Boult, a violin solo, and Mr. and Mrs. Boult both delighted us with songs, which were very much appreciated. Amongst those present were: Mrs. John Cowie, who looked dainty in a black laee costume over black silk, white point lace relieved the decolletage; Mrs. Marshall (nee Miss Bailey), handsome black satin, profusely trimmed with black lace and beads; Miss Marshall, black velvet, trimmed with black lace and beads; Misses Alexander (2), wore black silks relieved with cream laee fichus; Mrs. Brigham, black silk, with lace and beads; Miss Brigham, black skirt, mazarine blue panne blouse with handsome cream laee applique on corsage; Mrs. Colegrove, dark skirt, black and white striped satin blouse; Mrs. (Dr.) Bedford, black skirt, pale blue silk blouse trimmed with blaek lace; Miss Cochrane. pale pink surah blouse, pink cashmere skirt: Mrs. Cheeseman, blaek silk, finished with lace; Miss Cheeseman, dark skirt, pink silk evening blouse; Mrs. Carpenter, blaek; Miss Corbett, dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs. Corbett, black: Miss Cole, grey costume, finished with lace, and her sister wore navy skirt, white surah blouse: Mrs. J. K. Davis, grey silk with black design, the bodice was trimmed with pink tulle; Mrs. Dudley, blaek silk: Miss W. Dudley, black skirt, cream blouse; Mrs. Marshall (nee Miss Dudley), dark skirt, dome blue silk blouse, finished on shoulders with sprays of pink roses; Mrs. Good-

hue, dark skirt, pink brocaded silkevening blouse; Miss Hooper, dark skirt, Nihiliste red blouse trimmed with white; Mrs. Haywood, blaek silk; Miss Jackson, black skirt, navy foulard blouse with white spot; Miss Lush, black lace; Mrs. Frater. blackj, Mrs. H. B. Morton, stone grey silk fine ished with pink tulle; Mrs. Russel grey skirt, white blouse; Miss Mos* pink brocaded silk, white cape; Mrs. Rich, black silk, with cream laee applique; Miss Rich wore black silk, finished with pearl passementerie; Miss O'Neill, dark skirt, pink silk blouse; Mrs. Rice, black; Miss Rice, white skirt, pink silk evening blouse; Mrs. Pierce, black silk; Miss Pierce, dark skirt, slaty blue blouse; Miss Purchas, dark skirt, blue blouse; Miss M. Purchas, purple skirt, heliotrope silk blouse; Mrs. Lonsdale Pritt, blaek silk; Mrs. Bamford, black silk, with beads, the decolletage was veiled in grey tulle; Mrs. Withers, black silk, with white lace fichu; Miss Withers, dark skirt, blue silk evening blouse; Mrs. Petrie, black; Mrs. (Professor) Segar, blaek silk, white opera cape; Mrs. Dillingham, blaek silk skirt, white satin bodice veiled in black lace, black velvet bow in coiffure; Mrs. Salmon, black silk skirt, mauve plaid blouse, black zouave outlined with blaek bead passementerie; Miss Salmon, black skirt, pink blouse, white feathered boa: Mrs. (Dr.) Scott, black silk, white opera cape: Mrs. Tibbs, petunia pink silk; Miss Picken, white; Misses Kerr-Taylor (2), pink; Mrs. (Professor) Thomas, striking red moire; Mrs Tunks, dark skirt.grey mousseline de soie evening blouse; Mrs. Mulvaney, navy foulard with white design, trimmed with laee; Mrs. von Stunner, black costume, white opera cape; Mrs. Mac Murray, black silk trimmed with beads; Mrs. Upton, black silk; Miss Upton, black lace; Miss Winnie Kissling. dark skirt, blue evening blouse; Miss White, black skirt, white blouse, and her sister wore a dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs. Boult, blaek skirt; Miss Boult, dark skirt, blue silk evening blouse: Miss Marshall, grey, veiled in black net, and bands of black net; Sister Dora, sister’s uniform of navy; Mrs. Hull, black silk skirt, white satin bodice veiled in black laee; Messrs. Brigham, Carpenter, Bailey, Dillingham, Mar-

shall (3), Upton. Hume. Kensington, Tibbs. Macdonald, Rice, Russell, Morton Pritt. Hull. Kerr-Taylor. Petria Seth-Smith. C. Tunks. Drs. Purchas, Scott, Mackellar, Canon McMurray. Archdeacon Dudley. Rev. E. Cowie, Judge von Sturmer. Professor Segar, etc.

The Pakuranga hounds met on Wednesday last at Mt. Albert. The Master endeavoured to put off the meet on account of the death of Mr Dunnett. an old and respected member. one of the first promoters of hunting in Auckland; but it was found it was impossible owing to the large preparations made by Mr Moody, who bad issued invitations a month before to all master butchers in Auckland, as well as the Pakuranga Hunt Club members, to be present at a luncheon kindly provided bv Mr and Mrs Moody. The bounds were thrown off in the Mt. Albert Mission swamp, about one o’clock. Now and then a whimper was heard, but we did not find for some time, anil then a puss was started at the back of Mr Tutt's house, which gave the hounds a short run in the swamp. We then adjourned across country to Mr Moody’s, Mount Hoskill. where we found a substantial luncheon provided for us. Mrs Moody was ably assisted by Miss Selby to entertain her many guests. After luncheon the hounds were again thrown off. this time in the fields surrounding Mt. Roskill, but no find. We drew through the neighbouring paddocks of Messrs Dibble and Butler, still not successful, and as the weather was particularly sharp and cold, as may be supposed under these circumstances it was somewhat an irritating day. It was getting very late in the afternoon, when we found in a swamp near Mt. Roskill. A short and smart run ensued, taking us across the Mt. Albert and Onehunga Road into the Three King s Mission property. Pussie ran in a ring baek to where she started, and away, making a circuit round Mt. Roskill into Alt. Albert Mission swamp, where she was lost. There was plenty of jumping to afford amusement to the spectators, and also, as usual, many a steed was seen careering around with an empty saddle. Amongst those present I noted Mr Ralph (Master), Airs Ralph. Mis (Dr.) Scott. Aliss Dicker, Air and Airs Crowe, Airs William Read Bloomfield, Misses Gorrie, Stribley (2). Moody, Airs Blackburn (Sydney), Airs Moody, Miss Olive Buckland. Alessrs R. P. Kinloch, Carminer, Briton, Kerr-Taylor, S. Buckland, W. Buckland, Buckland, Adams. Woods, Sadgrove, Aloody, Tutt. Barnes, Hare, Stewart, Ellet, Patten, Neal, Norgrove, Young, I*. Greenwood, Butler, etc. The

AUCKLAND LADIES’ CLUB, recently opened, and known al first as the Southern Cross Salon, is a decided boon to the ladies of Auckland. Who among us has not felt the need of a. place to sit down comfortably over a cup of tea. when wearied with shopping or sightseeing? What an estimable privilege, too, to our sex to actually have a place in town where we can meet our friends and enjoy a conversation as quietly and privately as though we were in our own homes, a privilege up to the present enjoyed exclusively by our male relatives. The club in question, situated in the Victoria Arcade, is the essence of comfort. An excellent reading room is rapidly being formed, and is supplied with all the best and most up to date magazines, with every convenience that could be wished for by the most fastidious. Then last but not least, the indefatigable and untiring efforts of our courteous secretary, Aliss J.ongdill. and her assistant, Afiss Woolcot t, leave in our mind nothing to be desired. The terms of subscription are very moderate, and altogether the club should prove a great success.

Quite one of the most enjoyable dances I have ever been at was that given by Mrs Browning at her charming residence in Arney Road. The floor and music were excellent, and the supper a dream. For those who preferred to sit out, there were numbers of comfortable chairs on the verandah, which, by the way. was protected by an awning. Airs Browning received in a very pretty gown of black, trimmed with passementerie; her daughters were daintily attired in white muslin. Amongst the guests were: Airs T. Morrin, handsome black satin, diamond ornaments; Mrs Alfred Nathan, charming combination of black and steel; Airs AlcCosh Clark looked distinguished in black; Airs Ware, beau-

tiful English gown of mauve brocade; Airs Hope Lewis. black, relieved with scarlet; Mrs Edward Russell, white satin, exquisite Brussels lace: Mrs Dignaii. stylish white silk; Mrs Markham. puce brocade, with white polonaise; Mrs Sands looked regal in black; Mrs E. Wilson, exquisite gown of blue brocade; Mrs Gordon, dainty yellow frock: Mrs Gorrie, becoming white silk, whilst her daughter was also gowned in white; Aliss Morrin looked cosy in red chiffon: Afiss Eva Firth, blue, with black motifs: the Alisses AlcCosh Clark (debutantes) were studies in white satin; Aliss Devereux was much admired in black satin, vellow flowers on shoulder:

Miss Watt (Napier), striking gown of yellow satin, trimmed with exquisite lace: Aliss Buckland, sweetly pretty white gown: her sister also wore

white: Miss Gillies looked charming in pink satin and lace; Miss Rudilick. white soie de chinoise; Miss ( are. pompadour satin and roses: Misses Russell (2) were respectively gowned in white satin, and white crepe de chine : Miss Ching. green silk: Miss J. Nathan looked chic

in Parisian confection : Miss Bouillon, elegant bengaline frock; Miss Bruce ' was smart in gray satin; Aliss Ware, pink and white brocade: Miss Banks, yellow: Misses Morrow (2). charming white gowns; Afiss Eileen Hull, effective creation of blue and white ; Aliss

McLaughlin was daintily froeked ir. black and white ; Afiss Rooke, while gros grain silk. a.nd pink velvet braces; Miss Sutton, pale mauve satin; Aliss McLean, white muslin, garnished with red. Quite a feature of the ball was the number of gentlemen present, and as the evening was all that could be desired. dancing was carried on with great energy. Amongst the guests 1 noticed Alessrs Browning, Ware, Nathan. Russell, E. Russell, Markham. Dignan. Gorrie. Hope Lew is. Wilson. Hogg. Kai lender. Fisch. Turrell. Purchas. Williams. Norton, Clark (2), Clarke. Engle. Bruce. Walker. Gorrie. Upton. McLaughlin. Nathan, Rutherford. Alurray. Fenton. Gillies (2). Corbetv. Crombie, and others. PARNELL MUSICAL SOCIETY. The first concert of the Parnell Musical Society’s present season, which took place last Friday night in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Parnell, was in every sense a brilliant success. The hall was so crowded with spectators that there were no vacant seats when the conductor ascended his dais and raised his baton, and many had to stand throughout the performance. The Society had chosen for this presentation Vincent Wallace’s wellknown and melodious opera, ‘‘Marltana.” Afiss Pratt, of Nelson, was the principal lady soloist, taking' the part of Alaritana; Aliss C. Lorrigan (Lazarillo), Air. A. L. Edwards (Don Caesar). Mr. Horace Stebbing (Don .lose). Mr. F. Upfill (the King). The stage was prettily decorated with aceacia in full bloom. The first sopranos wore white costumes, with blue rosettes. while the second sopranos wore white costumes, finished with canary bows. Airs. Edward B. Sealy officiated at the piano. The production was under the eonduetorship of Air. R. Leslie Hunt, whose careful drilling of the vocal and instrumental artists under bis control cannot be spoken of too highly. Amongst those present were: Mrs. H. C. Tewsley, white silk: Mrs. MaeMurray. black silk; Mrs. Theo. Kissling, white; Miss Kissling*. white, Aliss W. Mackellar Kissling. white costume, blue opera cape; Airs. Upfil. white; Mrs. Nichol, black costume, white cape; Aliss White, white evening costume: and her sister wore a dark skirt, pink blouse: Afrs. McCormick, grey: Aliss Brigham, black skirt, royal blue panne blouse, trimmed with white applique lace: Afiss Pratt, heliotrope silk, the bodice was outlined with silver passementerie and white lace: Mrs. Holmes, dark skirt, dome blue silk blouse; Airs. Bankhart, black; Afrs. Biss and Afiss Biss, dark costumes, brown jackets; Afiss Mulvaney, blue silk; Afrs. Russell, grey skirt, white blouse; Afrs. Ranken Reed, fawn: Afrs. A. P. Friend, black: Airs. Morris. violet velvet gown; Mrs. Gutteridgc. grey: Mrs. Bunt, white: Mrs. Roach, blue muslin; Airs. Rathbone, dark skirt, cherrycoloured blouse, trimmed with cream lace; Mrs. Lush, black; Mrs. Keogh, black: Mrs. Archer-Burton, white; Afiss Aubrey, brown; Mrs. Dillingham, black satin with yoke of blue satin veiled in black lace; Airs. Chambers, black velvet; Airs. Atkinson, black;

Miss Minnie Clerk, navy; Mrs. Witchell, black: Miss Witcliell. dome blur blouse, black skirt; Mrs. Duthie. black: Mrs. Bews, black walking* cos tiime, red cape: Mrs. E. Anderson, royal blue; Mrs. Salmon, grey satin with black figured design; Miss Salmon. dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs. I red tile. dark skirt, blue silk blouse; Miss Churton. dark skirt, pink blouse; Miss Mowbray. dark skirt, light blouse: Mrs. C. Brown, white silk, and her sister wore grey: Mrs Chambers, black: Mrs. .1. M. ('ham bees. black costume, white opera cape: Mrs. Gillies, grey: Miss Gillies, white; Mrs. Hamilton-Hodges. grey tailor-made gown; Mrs. G. Lewis, grey; Miss Lewis. navy ; Miss Hislop ( Wellington L

white evening* costume: Miss ThorneGeorge. pink gown, with pink opera cape: Miss Thompson, black; Miss Corbett, dark skirt, pink blouse: Mrs. D'Arcy. white: Mrs*. Bruce, fawn: Miss Martin, grey; Misses Dargav’dle (2). dark skirts, light blouses; Mrs. Sealy, black; Miss Power, pink blouse; black skirt: Miss Gill, black; Mrs. Read - Bloomfield ami Miss Raey wore black silk: Mrs. Ashley - Hunter, black costume, pink cape;

THE PAKURANGA HOUNDS, met last Saturday at Pukekohe. ami about thirty of the. members proceeded from Auckland by train, as the distance (about 30 miles) is too far to ride and hunt a horse. The morning broke wet ami gloomy, hut fortunately cleared up into a fine ciear afternoon. The sun during the moaning struggled bravely out from amongst the misty shroud encircling it. On arrival at Pukekohe. Messrs Rutherford, Johns. Roulston. ami Patterson. and many others of Pukekohe, most hospitably entertained their

visitors at Goodwin's boanling-house, to a most substantial luncheon of chicken, ham. fruits, etc., and before they returned a high tea was also provided. Even the horses were catered for. Everything was undoubtedly well done, and the Pukekohe people deserve great kudos for the excellent and kind way they entertained the members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club. At one o'clock the bounds were throw n otY <m Mr Bilkie's farm, when immediately a fine strong hare was started, whu-h run as straight as a crow flics in a south-westerly direction. crossing several sections to the (list a nee of three miles with only one check, the hoi.nils having over-run the scent a trifle, but they swung to the line again with dashing confidence, ami look it up mice more with an energy that seemed but increased by their momentary hesitation. They might have Ins n cow red by a sheet hitherto, now they lengthen out into a string, ami the h aders scour along with their noses in the air ami their sterns lowered. Pussit* was eventualy lost in Mt Latimer’s, while casting about here to pick up the seent again. A hare was chopped, ami. as the huntsmen, hounds and followers were rather blown, fifteen minutes' spell w’as take:i. I'he hounds next were thrown otY on Mr Guerney's land, drawing back towards Pukekohe Mountain thiough Mr Robertson's farm (late Mr John Allen), now taking a westerly direction, passing Mr James Wright's. Here another hare was picked up in a slight bush, which gave the followers a short run. We then drew in a southerly direction towards Pimi, over a hill, which overlooked Akeake. when we got a beautiful glimpse of the

Waikato River in the dim distance. A hare was started in Mr Rogers’ farm, which ran in the direction of Mr J. Wright’s farm, but owing to the crowd of spectators (being over a hundred), puss evaded its pursuers by running in a constant ring, and at length was seen to slip away into Mr Rogers’ bush. The hounds were recast on the scent, but pussie had by this time made good her escape. The hounds were next east in Mr Roulston’s, when two hares were on foot at once. One ■was chopped; the other gave the followers a splendid run; but as it was getting late the hounds had to be whipped off. The obstacles to be taken were mainly wire and timber, both being exceptionally high. The wire which stood four feet six, and not very tight, brought our hard riding division terrible crashers. During the first run Mr H. Kinloch went a dreadful howler, both horse and rider landing fairly on their heads; Mr Burns also came a crasher over wire during this run.

During the third run Mr Rae and our Secretary, Mr R. P. Kinloch. came to grief over wire. Our Master's (Mr Ralph) straight riding was one of the features of the day. lie and his steed Kate cleverly negotiated everything.

Amongst those present were Mr Ralph (Master), and son. Mr and Mrs Moody, Mr and Mrs Crowe. Misses Buckland, McLean (2), (Gisborne), Ching. Gorrie (2). Abbott, Roberts, Rae. Colonel Dawson. Messrs Gorrie (2), W. Buckland. Kerr Taylor. Kinloch (2). Somers. Purehas, Schnackenberg, Elliot. Rae. Waller. McLaughlin (2) T. Morrin, Rutherford. Johns, Roulston, Patterson, etc.

Mrs Street, at her beautiful mansion, “Birtley,” Judges' Bay. gave, on Friday evening A MOST DELIGHTFUL BALL. The lovely grounds showed to the utmost advantage in the clear moonlight, and exquisite views of the harbour could be obtained from the terraces. Chinese lanterns and fairy lights illuminated the house and spacious verandahs: in fact, the tout ensemble was most effective. Mrs Street, who was assisted by Miss Rooke. received iu the first drawing-room, and thence the guests passed on into the other reception rooms, and thence to the ballroom. TWe floor, which has been specially built for dancing, was in perfect order, and the music was by Burke's band, which means that it was excellent. The extras were played by Mrs I’pfil and Messrs Winklemann and Sykes. Supper was served in a large marquee added as a continuation of the verandah, and foil justice was done to it by the enthusiastic dancers. Every t hi ng one could wish for was provided.huitres an natural, faisants cuits a I'Eerosse, dindons rotis, poulets a la Rnsse, mayonaises of lobster, chicken, salmon, trifles, jellies of every kind, meringues, and good things of all descriptions. Mrs Street looked charming in a gown of rich black brocade, adorned with exquisite lace and diamonds; Mrs Gillies, elegant costume of mauve satin, with tablier of mauve chiffon, dentele diamantee draping the shoulders; Miss Rooke. handsome yellow satin, finisheil at the deeolletage with dainty nwhings of Spanish net: Mrs Arthur Gillies wore shimmering white satin; the Misses Gillies wore very pretty dress of pink satin. Amongst those present were: Mrs McDonald, pure silk, eeru lace, with passementerie; Mrs Nelson George, black and yellow nierveilleux, lace fichu; Mrs Alfred Nathan, beautiful gown of grey silk, with steel trimming, anil black velvet; Mrs Carr, remarkably striking costume of blue brocade, Maltese lace and chiffon; Mrs Colbeck looked dainty in white and green velvet; Mrs Duthie, in white; Mrs Devereux, black satin. blue liolero; Mrs Chambers, blue broche; Mrs Gamble, beautiful creation of grey satin and lace: Mrs Thomas, red; Mrs Segar. handsome black velvet; Mrs Lewis looked distinguished in grey iris satin and Russian embroidery: Mrs Sandes. black net; Mrs McCosh Clark, elaborate black dress; Mrs George Bloomfield, pink, with blaek braces; Mrs Stuart Reid looked charming in green satin; Mrs Lucas Bloomfield, blue, relieved with touches of black; Mrs Ware, elegant robe of lilac panne; Mrs Turner. black; Mrs Browning, black, draped with grey; Mrs I’pfll wore white; Mrs Grfe son, black satin and red poppies; Mrs Carrick. grey pompadour; Mrs Dignan looked extremely well in white, with pipings of eoquelicol velvet. There were many other married ladies, but

space does not admit of further description, so I will now try to tell you about the younger folk. Miss Ware looked charming in black satin, finished on the shoulders with chiffon; Miss Cuff, blaek broche, pink flowers; her sister in white; Miss Devereux, black satin, red poppies on corsage; Miss V. Devereux, yellow crepe de chine; Miss Dargaville, white and turquoise; Miss Hislop (Wellington) looked well in white; Miss Russell, white silk, with zouave and sash of black and white chine; Miss G. Russell was much admired in a dainty white satin; Miss Hull, lovely yellow dress of mousseline de soie: Miss Thorne George, pink moire antique; Miss Sutton, blue; Miss Griffiths, white satin with pink flowers; Miss McCrae, white and mauve broeade. with flounces of filmy lace: Miss Watt (Napier), handsome black satin, sequin and jet passementerie, turquoise velvet on corsage; Miss Henderson (Christchurch), yellow silk, with orange velvet on bodice: the Misses Clark, pretty white satin dresses, white flowers; Miss Shepherd looked regal in a black zouave. with court train of net; Miss Wilkins was beautifully gowned in black, with flowers on shoulder; her sister, white silk; Miss Towle looked well in white gros grain silk: Miss Kissling, pink and white brocade, jewelled shoulder straps and belt: Miss McDonald, coquelicot satin and lovely lace.

The gentlemen present were: Messrs Gillies (3), Turner, Dignan, Carr. Segar. Carrick. Walker, Nathan, Chambers, Major George, Drs. Reid and Lewis. Messrs Clark (2), Purehas, Williams. Fenton. Rutherford. Engel, Hogg. Heather (2), Crombie, Dargaville. Turrell. Corbett. Thorne George, (2), Bruce, I’pfil. Murray. Rathbone. Browning. Stafford-Walker. Sykes, Winklemann, and Professor Thomas. PHYLLIS BROUN.