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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue IV, 28 July 1900, Page 176

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Dear Bee, — July 16. Last Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. Mowat gave a progressive euchre party for Mrs. Richmond, of “Richmond Brook,” who was spending a few days in town. It was exceedingly pleasant; indeed nothing arranged by such a vivacious and attentive hostess could be otherwise, especially as Mr. .Mowat and his two young sons, Roy and Lex, so ably assisted her. The score cards were arranged in pairs, for lady and gentleman, and each pair had original designs drawn by Mr. Mowat and Roy, on them, by which the players recognised their partners, all of an amusing nature. Mrs. Mowat wore a handsome black brocaded skirt, pale pink silk blouse, trimmed with lovely lacp; Mrs. Richmond, black satin skirt, and blouse of flamecoloured lustrous silk. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Conolly, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mowat, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fannar, Mr. and Mrs. It. McCallum, Mrs. P. Douslin. Mrs. Gard, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. W. Baillie, Miss E. Carey, Miss Itees. Mr. Griffiths, Mr. F. Greenfield, Mr. H. Mowat, Mr. and Mrs. Hindmarsh. Mr. Richmond, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Orr. etc., etc. Mrs. Richmond won the first prize—a Russian leather card ease and purse combined; Mrs. Orr the second prize —a leather card case; and Mrs. Hindmarsh the booby prize. The first prize for gentlemen was won by Mr. H. Mowat a silver-mounted Russia leather card case. As soon as the games Were finished delicious refreshments were handed round, and a pleasant evening came to a close all too soon. On Wednesday evening the third Catholic social took place in Ewart’s Hall, and was an immense success, all the arrangements being perfect. Mr. J. Barry, the secretary, and Mr. T. O'Leary, took an active part in the direction of affairs, and to them and to the ladies on the supper committee, who had provided a bountiful and most dainty supper, the success of the undertaking must be ascribed. Only a few of that large throng could I recognise. but among them were: Fathers Vervajean and Fahv, Mr. and Mrs. McCabe. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Browne. Mr. and Mrs. Moggridge, Mr. and Mrs. Meehan, Mr. and Mrs. Byford. Mr. and Mrs. O’Leary, Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Mrs. Mason. Mrs. H. Bell, Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Cranston (Auckland), the Misses eKating (2), Morrison. M. Ewart, Mullen, Webb (2), Z. Redwood. Clare, Horton (2), O'Sullivan (2). Cotterell, Chandler, McCabe (2). Sullivan, Wooley, Timms. O’Dwyer. Prindiville. Brosnahan, and Messrs. Morrison (2), Leahy, F. Mullen, Edwards, Corry. Smellie. Onion, Allen, Chandler, W. Baillie, Herd and many others.

Thursday was a lovely day, and the road to “Meadowbank,” where Mrs. Richardson gave an afternoon tea for her guest. Mrs. Gillon, was in good order. As soon as the guests arrived they were regaled on claret cup. oyster sandwiches and other delicacies. Then later tea, and the most delicious cakes and sweet meat* were dispensed. The large drawing-room was decked with branches of red gum, with its crimson rata-like blossoms and chrysanthemums. and a glorious fire of logs burned on the open hearth, which was particularly welcome to those who were chilled in driving out. Mrs. Richardson wore a handsome black satin skirl, and a lustrous silk blouse of a peculiar shade of blue, elaborately finished with cream lace and insertion. Mrs. Gillon was most graceful in black Batin, and Miss Seymour looked extremely well in a cigar-brown dress, the bodice of broche satin of the same ■hade. Among the guests were: Mrs. (Houston, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Howard. Mrs. P. Douslin. Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Black. Miss Cruickshuuk, Miss Eerguaou, etc.

On Thursday evening Mrs. J. Mowat gave a progressive euchre for her young guest. Miss E. Carey, and a most delightful evening was spent. The score cards were again gay with designs, drawn by Mr Mowat, and his son Roy. Miss E. Carey and Mr Nolan (Hawera) won the first prize —a Russian leather card-ease, and silver pencil ease; and Miss Serena Rogers, anti Mr Edward Stace, the booby prizes. Mrs Mowat wore a black brocaded satin skirt, and pretty pale blue satin blouse, trimmed with pearl passementerie; Miss Carey, a pretty’ pink muslin trimmed with narrow black velvet, and white lace; Miss Cruickshank (Auckland), black satin skirt, and palest green silk blouse, and pretty white chiffon fichu; MissWaddy, dark skirt., and pretty pale blue silk blouse: Miss Greenfield, black satin dress, the bodice trimmed with rose velvet; Miss Adams, black satin skirt, bodice of black chiffon over green satin, long transparent sleeves of tucked black chiffon; Mrs J. Conolly. dark skirt, and pale blue silk blouse; Miss Gard, red silk blouse covered with black spangled gauze:'Miss S. Gard, dark skirt, and pretty pink and green shot silk blouse; Miss Trolove, black velvet skirt, creain chiffon blouse, trimmed with pretty lace: Miss Rogers, black velvet dress; red sash, and red roses; Miss S. Rogers, dark skirt, and pretty white silk blouse; Miss N. Redwood, dark .skirt, rose pink silk blouse, trimmed with narrow white ribbon: Miss Rees, blouse of Pompadour silk trimmed with bands of green velvet: Miss A. Horton, dark skirt, red chiffon blouse; Miss J. Horton; Miss Mead, black skirt, cream blouse; Miss Carkeek, dark skirt, cream bodice trimmed with lace: Miss Grace Huddlestone, and Messrs J. Harris. Fish, (Nolan (Hawera). A. Budge (Stratford), Stubbs. Stow. Sim. Banks, A. Huddlestone, C. Mac Shane, L. Griffiths, J. Conolly, IL Mowat. etc., etc. On Saturday evening a dense crowd assembled at the Railway Station to welcome back Sergeant Major Gillespie, and Corporal Hamilton, who since taking part in the South African war, suffered from enteric fever, and were invalided home, The Garrison Band, the Mounted Rifles, and Blenheim Rifles, all marched to the Railway Station to meet them, and all returning to Market Place, speeches of welcome were made bv Major Rogers, and the Mayor, Mr R. McArtney. which were briefly’ resftoded to by Sergeant Gillespie. Mrs Gillespie went to Wellington to meet her son. and Mrs Hamilton to Picton to meet her son, and both mothers must have felt proud of their stalwart sons, who are both above six feet in height, with right martial figures and bearing. Lieutenant Canavan is expected in Wellington in a few’ days, and when he returns here, all three are to be entertained, I

believe.

FRIDA.