AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue IX, 1 September 1900, Page 412

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, August 28. Upon arrival at my sanctum the other morning I observed a small packet addressed to the Lady Editor, and which upon examination proved to be a jar of Wilton’s Hand Emollient. This is a preparation highly recommended for the use of ladies in healing, softening, and cleansing the skin, and is very beneficial for chapped hands, sunburn, freckles, sore lips, etc. A trial has fully sustained expectations, and without doubt the. high qualities claimed for it are quite realised by its use. On Thursday evening last a most enjoyable dance, in the form of A SURPRISE PARTY, was given at Mrs H. Kinder’s as a farewell to Mr R. Corbett, who is leaving for Penang. A recherche supper, to which ample justice was done, was provided by the young ladies. The table was artistically arranged with yellow silk, daffodils, purple anemones and maiden-hair fern. Amongst those present I noticed Mrs H. Kinder, dark skirt, blue silk blouse; Mis L. Corbett was wearing a handsome grey brocaded gown; Mrs Dalzell, black silk; Mrs Shera, black satin, relieved with Maltese lace; Miss Kinder looked well in white muslin; Miss Skeet, black, corsage trimmed with je< ; Miss E. Sheet, yellow with broad revers of white satin; Miss Tylden, mousseline de soie, cerise trimmings; Miss Mary Atkins, pretty creme with laee sleeves; Miss Louie Atkinson, looked well in yellow, relieved with violets;, her sister wearing a pretty white’ lustre; Miss Eva Kinder looked extremely well in pink; her sister, dark skirt, yellow silk blouse; Miss Olga von Sturmer, green crepon blouse, dark skirt; Miss M. Ryan looked chic in pink silk, white collarette; Miss Elsie Tylden, white silk, bebe frills; Miss K. Shera, blue, with white trimmings; Miss Ruby Skeet, pretty white trimmed with satin bands; Miss Dorothy Ware, white silk finished with laee; Miss Walsh, white embroidered muslin frock; Miss Myra Reid, pretty white silk with chiffon fichu; Miss K. Hume, pink crepon, Maltese lace; Miss Dorothy Metcalfe, pretty pink silk frock; and others too numerous to describe. Messrs. Kinder, Corbett (2), Shera (3), Hume, Alison, Ware, Clark (2), Walsh, Peaeoeke; Hay, Somerfield, Kenny, Lindsay* Hardie, Lennox, Buddle, Owen (2), Reid, and Carpenter.

PLEASANT AFFAIR AT MA NG ERE BRIDGE.

The unfurling of the flag at Mangere Bridge presented several interesting features. Mr S. Luke, who lias been for so many years a member of the Board of Education, read a kind letter from His Excellency the Governor, and telegrams from Mr Massey, M.H.R., and the chairman of the Board of Education, and after a brief but appropriate speech broke out the

flag, which was greeted with cheers. Mangere was in the old days the home of the Maori King*, and there are still several native families living there. By the choice of his school mates. Tahwera Mahuta, a stalwart lad, second son of the King, was presented by Dr. Alice Woodward with a handsome crimson scarf, as flag captain, and proudly accepted the duty of hoisting the flag and leading the scholars when they salute it. The elder boys and girls gave an admirable exhibition with Indian clubs, and the little ones did dumb bell exercises, both to music. The two favourite patriotic songs were sung by old scholars, the children heartily joining in the chorus. Air Allen, for the head teacher, presented a handsome shield, bearing the names of the old boys now fighting in South Africa, and drew attention to the space left to receive the names of others who should in the future distinguish themselves in the paths of peace, and make their school proud of them. Mr Westney. chairman of the committee, then invited all present to afternoon tea, which was provided by the Misses Woodward. The flagstaff, two fine spars, was greatly admired, being over 70ft. high, the ground around it being nieely fenced and laid out by the boys as a flower garden. The school and district have to thank Mr J. Mclntyre and those friends who helped him for an undoubted ornament. ROTORUA. On Thursday night last the committee of the Rotorua “at homes” held a “long night” in the Assembly Hall, to bid farewell to Mr. H. Shearman, who is leaving for Tauranga. The supper table, under the able management of Airs. (Dr.) Kenny, assisted by some of the committee and others, presented a very tempting appearance. After supper Dr. Kenny, in a very neat speech, took the opportunity of bidding Mr. Shearman farewell bn behalf of himself . and friends, and wishing him good luck. Then “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” was heartily sung by all present, and three cheers as heartily given. Mr. Shearman suitably and characteristically responded. By hts departure the committee will lose one of their most valued members, Mr.

Shearman being noted for his good nature and ready help. He lias made many friends in Rotorua. Dancing was kept up till a late, or rather “early” hour, and after singing “Auld Lang Syne” the party dispersed. Amongst those present 1 noticed Mrs. Kenny, in white lustre, pink silk sleeves amt sash; Mrs. Empson, black silk; Mrs. Mnlfroy, black: Mrs. Wilson, black, relieved with blue; Mrs. Ashtort black; Mrs. Barron, white muslin over pink; Mrs. Maxwell, cream and green: Mrs. Beale. Mrs. Cruickshank (Auckland), Miss Graham, black; Miss Griffiths, blue corded silk blouse, dartc skirt: Miss Martyn, pink, with white lace; Miss Empson, white silk, with pearl trimming; Miss Cruickshank. pink silk blouse, white skirt: Miss I’. Griffiths, white: Miss Hickson, red and black bodice, black skirt: Miss Malfroy. blue nun’s veiling: Miss Ashton, black, relieved with pink; Miss H. .Griffiths, white; Messrs. (Dr.) Kenny. Empson. Barron. Maxwell, Wilson. Ashton. Beale. Webber. Shearman. Taylor (Lyttelton). Pearson, Hopc.McColl. Hodgson, Godwin, Griffiths amt a number of others.

PHYLLIS BROUN.