AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XV, 13 October 1900, Page 700

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, October 9. Mrs and Mi ss Osmond’s FANCY DRESS BALL took place on Thursday, October 4th, in the Ponsonby Hall, ami proved to be one of the most successful dances of the season. The hall, platform, and supper table were all tastefully decorated, and the music by Burke’s band was all that could be desired. The fancy dancing was very good, the children wearing different dresses to suit the dances, some of them being exceedingly pretty. One of the features of the evening was the Greek dance, done by a number of young ladies who wore flowing- classic Grecian dresses of pale shades, and who waltzed through the dance in perfect time and grace to the music. Mrs Osmond wore a trained velvet dress, the bodice trimmed with cream lace, pearl and diamond necklace; Mrs Calder, a handsome black silk dress; Mrs Devore looked exceedingly well in a. lovely black satin dress trimmed with black net and a spray of red roses: Dr. and Mrs Thomas; Mrs Boardman: Mr and Mrs Russell, the latter wearing a handsome black merveilleux, trimmed with lace; Mrs Douglas looked nice in black satin; Mr and Mrs 11. A. Clarke, the latter wore a grey costume with a pink front: Mrs Johnson, cream Indian silk dress, with cerise velvet collar; Mr and Mrs G. Osmond; Mrs Heljr Hutchinson, black silk; Mrs Gwynne, black dress, lace fichu; Mrs Connolly, black satin; Mesdames Massey, Rainey, Bell. As the band commenced “God Save the Queen” in march time, Miss Osmond, dressed to represent Peace, led the march info the room. Her dress was very striking, being composed of white satin covered with

sequined gauze; the skirt was embroidered with silver olive leaves. She wore a glitering erown of leaves, from which fell a long sequined net veil, and in one hand she carried a flag of trace, and in the other an olive branch. Following her into the room was Miss Hazel Rainey, a tiny dot of seven, dressed as a court lady, who led the march, with Master Cecil Massey (also in court dress) through the different mazes, finishing with sets for the quadrilles. Some of the children in the fancy dresses had different dresses for each dance, namely—Miss Ilazel Rainey, Miss Gay Carlow, Miss Ethel Miss Jennie Hunkin, Miss Ruby Reid, Miss G. Hemming. Miss Lily Angus, M iss Gerty Douglas wore court, sailor, caehucha, and skirt dresses. Miss Hertha Haszard looked nice in a yellow gauze butterfly dress; Miss Rene Raynes, pretty pink silk skirt dress; Miss Lottie Rainey, red, white, and blue; Miss Linda Connolly, daJnty rustic dress; Miss Hilda Russell. quaint little Japanese; Miss Elsie Carder, Klondyke; Misses Rita Brigham. Massey, Rainey, Bell, caehucha dresses; Miss Cuthbertson, a Samoan girl; Miss G. Greenhough, Harvest; Misses Francis, Dormer, Willmette, becoming skirt dresses; Miss A. Reid, Spanish Dancer. Amongst those in evening dress were: —Miss Kate Devore. white silk: the Misses Nesta and A. Thomas, black accordion pleated dresses trimmed with orange ribbon: Miss Beale, white silk; Miss E. Beale, pretty pink chiffon bodice, white skirt: Miss Nora Hanna, dainty blue dress; Miss Hilda Johnson, pink; Miss Raynes wore a pink flowered silk dress; Miss M. Raynes, a becoming white silk dress finished with pink velvet; Miss Williams, pretty pink and black dress; Miss Rainey, pale yellow dress: Miss Dean, pink silk and chiffon dress; Miss Cuthbertson, cream; Miss Simpson, dainty cream dress, orange satin sleeves and yoke, finished with red roses; Miss Odium, pink silk; Misses Carder, Gillett, McLeod. Hutchinson. Oswald (3). Ussher (2), Buck, Mathews, etc. Among the gentlemen were: —Master Jasper Colder, Punchinello (very handsome dress); Master Cecil Massey. Court Gentleman and Spanish Dancer; Master S. Buck, Sailer; Master W. Douglas, Sailor; Master J. Under, Spanish Dancer: Master R. McClure, Boy Blue; Master G. Devore. Sailor; Muster C. Raynes, Court Dress (very good); Master G. 'Ha’SZhrdy Midshipman; Master Percy Johnson, Eton Boy: Mr G. Wallace, Jockey; Mr . F.‘ Bach, Middy: Messrs Francis. Haszard, (,t;mioad. Simpspn, Crieketers; Messrs Sloane. Han nA . (2), Matthews. Brigham, • Hawkins, Cuthbertson (2). Benjamin. Foster. Booth, Angus, Trevarthan. Carlow, Smith, etc., evening d ßesses. THE SFDDON HORSE MOUNTED RIFLES' BALL held last Friday in St. Benedict's Hall, was quite a brilliant success. About 35Q people were present, including Col. • Banks and Capt. Reid, also Captains Holgate and Reed, Lieutenants Markham. Wynyard, Boscayven, Ratjen and Walker. Captain Iredale, with Lieut.s. Brittain and Cotes, were untiring in their efforts to make the ball enjoyable. The hall was well decorated With nikau palms, flags, rifles, etc., and the supper left nothing to bo desired, the members of the corps contributing the greater part of it. The table, which was the work of Mrs Iredale, looked charming, the decorations consisting of white flowers and numberless small flags. Amongst the ladies present were Mrs Banks, who wore a very, smart gown of black embroidered chiffon, oyer white silk; Airs Iredale looked very well in black satin, the bodice of black net, with sequins: Mrs Markham' wore white; Mrs Boscaw;ep, green silk, with pink; Mrs Button, black' velvet bolero of white lace; Mrs Ranken Reed, brown velvet gown, with lace sleeves; Miss -Muriel Daw’son looked charming in white silk: Miss Churlon wore blue silk, the bodice trimmed with bluish roses; Mis Edith Tanner looked very pretty in pale blue satin; Miss MacDougall, pink mervellleux; her friend (whose name I do not know) looked sweet in white satin; Miss Poppie Simson looked distingue iu pink satin. I .The annual "PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL in connection with Miss Dickey’s Dancing Class took place in St. Bene-

diet's Hall, ami proved to lie one of the most successful of the season, there being upwards of 200 couples on the floor. The hall was prettily decorated with flags, tree-ferns, etc., and the music was supplied hy Mr Meredith's string band, which is sufficient testimony to its quality. An excellent supper was provided under the personal supervision of Miss Dickey and committee, who deserve great credit for the manner in which all arrangements were carried out. The duties of Masters of ceremonies were ably performed by Messrs Dickey. H. Cossar. McDougall, ami S. Coldicutt. Some very handsome and daintydresses were worn by the ladies present, among whom 1 noticed Mrs S. Hanna, in a handsome black silk dress; Mrs Laurie, yellow and black silk; Mrs Cahill, beautiful black brocaded satin: Mrs Sehapp, exquisite dress of white satin, trimmed with passementerie; Mrs McManus, black corded silk, transparent yoke and sleeves: Mrs C. Bioinfield, stylish brocaded blue satin t.istefuly finished with crimson roses; Mrs J. Graham, dainty white silk; Mrs IL Munro, white silk, pearl trimmings; Miss McManus, stylish black velvet; .Miss F. McManus, very dainty blue French muslin; Miss Cuthbertson, pale blue silk; Miss Cossar looked charming in a Nil green silk dress; Misses Knight, dainty white silks; Miss Q. Dickson looked nice in cretne; Miss L. Easdovvn. black evening dress; Miss M. Kelly, ygllow crepon evening dress; Miss Harvey, handsome yellow satin, relieved with violets: Miss M. Harvey looked niee in white; Miss R. Moore, white satin; Miss Dickey, white ; tucked silk; Miss M. Dickey, dainty white silk, pretty chiffon fichu; Miss M. Luks, very pretty yellow silk; Miss Williamson was charming in white silk; Miss Murray looked well in black velvet; Miss Stitchbury, niee creme dress relieved with blue: Miss Sands, white evening dress; Miss May Campbell, dainty- white silk: Miss Wilson, white silk; -Miss Munro, creme and gold; Miss Wheeler, white skirt and yellow blouse; Miss Morton, canarysilk dress; Miss Condon, white silk, prettily trimmed with scarlet poppies: Miss M. Kearney, white dress anil scarlet poppies; Miss Hai-ris (Huntly). pretty- pink silk; Misses Mackey, all white dresses; relieved with colours; Misses More, white silks; Miss W. Gibson looked well in black velvet, trimmed wltli'"viole'fs: Miss Haines, lovely white silk dress; Miss Belcher, beautiful pink brocaded satin: Miss Coldicutt, tucked white silk, trimmed with /clematis; _Miss,.t>. Short (poked well in white; Miss.lfearl-Layvrie.look-ed sweet in a simple white dress: Miss Cissy Dickie, dainty white silk; Miss A. Cooper, scarlet and white; Miss Sowden looked lovely in pale pink satin, pink flowers: Miss L.- Quin, lovely white dress: Miss Christmas, pretty- white muslin: Misses McNab all looked well in white; Miss Gwynne wore a very pretty black silk dress. Among others I noticed Misses Gavey, Mendelssohn, Foie. Raines. -En-dean. White, L. Moore. Etheridge. Blakie (2), Hamden. Hall, Smith, Fountain (2). Whiting, White, Shersmt, Matthews. Ratcliffe, Gifford, McDonald. Nolan. Watson, and Hogg'. Those in fancy dress represented: — Miss Totty Dean. Gipsy; Misses Smith (2). Tambourine Girls; Miss Endean, French Maid; Misses Stoddart, Grecian Girls. Amongst the gentlemen present were Messrs Munro, Henri, Whitaker, Cossar, Hall, Gavey. Smith. Mealier. Cuthbertson, Sands,- Dickey (2). McNab. Paul, Coldicutt, Blomtield, Wade, Fookes, Hanna (2), Graham, Harding. Cardno. Cleghorn, Howard, Nolan, McCarthy, Thomson, Bartley (2). Sullivan, Rolfe, Sowden. Jones, Kellv, J. Stanaway, Falls, Palethorp. Finch. Sullivan, Holly-, McDougal. White, Christmas, etc. LARGE AT HOME. One of the most delightful At Homes of the season, was that given on Thursday' cveering in Mrs Sowerby's Hal! by Miss Cooper, niece of Dr. and Mrs King, of "Middlesex.” Wel-lesley-street East. The decorations of the hall, which was transformed into a large ball-room, were quite exquisite and picturesque, the varied flags and greenery lending a profusion of colour very artistic and charming. A pleasing effect, and one giving a sylvan air to the surroundings, was given by the arrangement iu three,tiers in the centre of the room of large spreading palms, relieved by a jjfdi-

clous setting of flags of all colour*. Miss Cooper, assisted by Dr. and Mi* King, received her guests on the platform. Progiys-ike euchre -was played during the first part of the evening, and the arrangements for the game were unique and patriotic. The countcards were in khaki, with ties of red, white and blue, and on each gentleman's was printed the name of a hero of the war, while on the corresponding one appeared the name of the hero's lady. In this way- t'he gentleman drawing the card upon which Lord Roberts' name appeared, would commence play with the. lady having that bearing Lady Roberts’ name. In lieu of wafers, small brass studs were used as counters, in imitation of brass buttons on the khaki. Everything was carried out in accord with the patriotic sentiments of the day. and in such a delightful and pleasing manner had Miss Cooper done her part that one is led to conclude that, after all, entertaining is absolutely an art which, when well done, becomes, as it should, a pleasure alike to the hosti-s and her friends. The prizes were handsome, the first for the ladies, a. silver framed photo-frame, being won by Miss Hewin; and the second, a. silver hairpin-box. by Mrs Moritzson; and the first gentleman's, a silver-mounted cigarette-holder, by- Mr Holland, and the second, a silver jierpet.ual calendar, by- Mr Blyth. After euchre had been played, the guests retired to the stage, which was made into the supperroom. and here also the decorations were very beautiful, the patriotic colours being tastefully blended in large bunches of scarlet anemones, white daisies, irises, and a deep blue flower of the poppy- species, further effect in colour being furnished by the drapings. The menu card provided a very choice supper, having many of the season's delicacies, as well as

edibles of a more substantial nature. Slipper over, the remainder of the evening was very- pleasantly passed in dancing, and at the close the assembled guests sang “Auld Lang Syne." The hostess wore a pretty gown of white silk profusely tucked and finished with lace, and a net fichu, with long stole ends in front; while Mrs King had a black moire skirt, and corsage covered with embroidered jel net. Alias Myers wore a pretty white lustre skirt, with bands of black velvet oti skirt, white satin corsage with. Silver sequin net bolero: Miss Ettie Afyers, buttercup silk; Aliss Holland, lemon-coloured satin, made in tunic style: Aliss E. Holland, dark skirt and wliite evening blouse; Miss Edmiston, handsome mauve silk veiled in muslin and trimmed with ruched bebe satin of the same hue. mauve chiffon fichu with stole ends to hem of skirt; Mrs Oxley-, white silk relieved at corsage with pink roses; Miss Hewin. pale mode grey voile skirt, while figured silk bodice, coiffure finished with flowers; Aliss Savage, pretty- white satin. blue cape; Miss Langsford. black lace: Miss Winnie Cotter, looked well in black satin: Miss Kitty Lennox, white silk with turquoise blue trimmings outlining the decolletage. and on skirt: Miss Morrin looked chic in coquelicot red chiffon over silk; Aliss Brett, fawn spotted net over white satin, with blue silk vest and trimmings of pink, and ecru lace bolero; Mrs Wig-more, blue brocade handsomely trimmed with passementerie: Aliss Mitchelson wore a dainty wliite silk: Aliss Brabant, pink French muslin with guipure lace yoke and sleeves; Aliss Kohn, white silk; Miss Kerr-Taylor, pink trimmed with white lace: Miss Biss looked very pretty in white satin with pink roses; Miss Read was ehie in white silk with turquoisc-blue bands and sleeves; Miss E. Atkinson, while pique skirt, canary silk blouse; and her sister wore a pink floral silk muslin over silk of the same hue; Miss Jones, pale pink over fawn; Aliss Nelson, black satin with white lace decollciage; and her sister wore black velvet, skirt, and a pink anil white striped silk blouse; Aliss Gill, black brocade, with jet on corsage: Aliss Harper, ivory silk, with pink silk ruching on corsage. Aliss May Harper, white muslin with lace insertion over yellow- silk, white nfbusselihe de sole fiehu: Miss Henins was in a blue tucked brocade corsage, and a white silk skirt; Mrs Donald wore a sere leaf gr. en silk, with a design of pink flowers, with dark green frills nnd rouleaux of velvet, and cream silk Maltese lace on corsage: Miss Donald was in yellow brocade, with white mousseline bcrflie caught on the shoulder with a-spray of violets; Aliss M. Macdonald wore black satinwith turquoise blue bolero

cdgi-d with cream lace; Miss Lewi* was in wliite. with |xnrl pa -i llienti rie round decolletagr; her sister tils • wore white: Miss Dudley, white satin, with square lloniton laee collar; Miss Devore wore black velvet, with jet anil cream Maltese laee on corsage; Mrs .Moritzson. heliotrope brocade skirt, white silk corsage; Kliss Julia Nathan wore a dainty white silk, with lace insertion, two deep frills forming a fiehu round decolletage: Miss Moore-Jones, yellow silk, with niched ribbon on skirt: Mrs Marquand (South Africa) wore white silk: Aliss Goldie was in wliite silk with touches of yellow, and lloniton luce collar; Miss Cissy Cooper wore white silk, with red niseis on deeolletagc. and a white aigrette in her coiffure: Aliss Alison was in a white and black floral muslin. with white chiffon fichu; .Miss Hanna looked exceedingly well in black satin, with cream .MnltesW laee chaiiuiingly arranged on corsage, caught in front with a huge pink-rose; Miss Ellie Hanna wore pink silk, with tucked skirt, and ecru lav sleeves; a dre.-s much admired was worn by Aliss Sinclair, of ivory silk lace over white silk, deep frills on elbows and edges of sleeves, and a. violet iris on front of corsage gave a charming note of colour; Miss 11. Williams wore blaek satin; Miss Frances George was in blaek satin, with blue silk corsage under black lace; Messrs Biss. Lewis. Wigmore. Donald (3). Moritzson. Brabant, Kerr Taylor. Myers, Nathan. Hattley, Holland. Lennox. Thompson. Savage, Lonsdale Pritt. Macquand. 11. King. Hill. A. Baker. Goldie. voombes, Bly th. Cooper. Alison. Bedford. Hanna, Patterson, St. John Clarke. MooreJones. Sims. Fussell. Dexter. White, Whittaker. Thompson, Rev. Goldstein, Rev. Smith, Dr. I’ett. Dr. Owen. Mr Shrewsbui v.

AFTERNOON AT HOME. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs J. Cu>of “Ashfieki,” Mount Eden, fptvr an At Home as a farewell to Misa Mary Klator, prior to her marriage, which took place on the following Munday. 'During the afternoon some excellent music and song* were rendered by Mrs Archdale Tayler, Mrs Ashton, Mrs 1-awry, and Mrs Ribbald. The tea table was prettily decorated with white and yellow marguerites, with grasses in specimen glasses dotted among the rucked yellow centre piece, and al! kinds of delicacies and tea were dispensed during the afternoon by the hostess’s two daughters— Misses Ethel and Alice Culpan. The guest of honour looked exceedingly well in black skirt with a white blouse and blue tits Mrs Culpan wore blaek silk with tucked bodice and net bolero embroidered with jet. Among the guests present were:—Mesdames Slator, Archdale Tayler, Aphton, Lawry, Bibbald, Martin, Oxley. Osmond, Misses Marrin. Cramer, Roberts. Klator, Beale, etc. PROMENADE SHOW. Pre-eminently refined, artistic, and smart are the early summer fashions now on view at the vast establishment of the D.S.C.. Queen-street, ft would occupy too much space to enumerate each particular department in which there is something specially to admire, and a passing comment must suffice. On the right of the front department one is confronted with lovely laees, fichus, collars, silk and chiffon fronts, gloves, vests, and parasols, all of those dainty’ feminine trifles which go to the perfecting of a woman's toilette. Some of the collars specially noted were in eream silk Maltese lace, square at the back and with revers in front. Also noticeable are the new folded satin pulley belts, the ends of which are drawn through steel rings and finish with sashes in front. On the left in this department the show eases were beautified with lovely subtle silks of designs in perfecttaste, and further on eame the -exquisitely tinted floral muslins, the new delaines with designs in lovely

tones, the large army of voile*, the equally important contingent of foulards, and the array of linens, piques, and mercerised prints, which have a silk effect. In the millinery and mantle departments, on the second story, are to be seen marvels for the coming season. Parisian art is shown in every line of the light tulle and chiffon toques, which are to accompany muslin and lawn dresses. For heavier materials such as voile, poplin, and tailor-made costumes are very pretty coloured straws, in pink, blue, heliotrope, red and gray, and light, crinoline hats, which are a feature of this year. The hats and toques, for the most part, are turned up at the side with flowers and foliage of the same colour as the foundation. The hats are lined with tucked and swathed chiffon, which is introduced in some form on every hat. Prospective brides who would be reckoned wise in their generation should also take the opportunity of adding to their wardrobes some of the exquisite lingerie which is a feature with this firm. The creations of cambrie and nainsook, trimmed with cobwebby lace or fine muslin, embroidery. would assuredly specially appeal to those contemplating a trousseau. In the mantle department there are all styles of smart and up? to-date mantles, coats, capes, and evening wraps. Among these one might linger unduly did not the merits of the blouse claim our admiration, and the blouses of to-day are always dreams of beauty. There are many attractive specimens of the blouses made in tucked silk and lace insertion, and tucked and insertioned white muslin, which are intended for wearing over coloured slips, and promise to be so. popular this season. There are also many dainty silk blouses for evening wear, and some neat striped flannel suitable for golf, cycling, or tennis. The D.S.C. are making a special feature just now of some charming tea jackets in white and floral muslin trimmed profusely with laee. Very dainty, too, are the muslin tea gowns. While in this department I noted the smart eoats and

skirts displayed. In doth they are fashioned with high Medici collars; the revers and collars are lined with white moire and edged with grey braiding. Then there are the drill and pique costumes, which are always favourites. But 1 must stop or else I might be like “The Brook” — go ou for ever. THE FINAL PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MOUNT EDEN “AT ' HOMES” took place on Friday evening last at St. aßrnubas’ Parish Hall. There were forty tables. At the close of the evening the following winners were awarded with prizes: Mrs. Chapman, amongst the ladies, took first prize, and received silver spoons in case,, and Mrs. Robins took second, a pair of salt cellars. Mr. Frate gained highest marks amongst the gentlemen players, and received a handsome eard ease: ami Mrs. (Dr.) Grant, who played as A gentleman, took second place, and carried off the charming little eloek-. Supper was served on the stage. Amongst the numerous guests present I noted: Mrs. Udy, black silk, relieved with lace; Miss Udy. light skirt, pink blouse; and her sister wore a white muslin with blue vest; Mrs. Barnard, blaek silk, relieved with white: Mrs. Horace Walker, dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs. C. Baker, dark skirt, cerise j>ink silk blouse: Mrs. (Dr.) Grant, very pretty salmon pink Liberty silk; Mrs. (Dr.) Lawry, black satin, relieved with white; Mrs. T. Mahoney, black satin finished with white lace; Miss Greatbaeh, blaek silk, with bouton d’or silk; Miss Price, stylish red and blaek tartan skirt, white evening bodice: Mrs. Lambert, black silk; Miss Lambert, white crepon; and her sister wore a lettuce green, relieved with white; Miss Stevenson, white silk; Mrs. Chapman, dark skirt, heliotrope brocaded blouse; Mrs. Hesketh wore a black silk; and her daughter looked dainty in a white silk evening blouse; Miss Maggie Hesketh, black silk finished

with white lace and black velvet bows; Miss Holland, dark skirt, pink and white striped silk evening lilouso with white ehiffou and laee fichu picturesquely arranged on the squirecut decolletage; Miss Wallnqtt, dark skirt, eoquelicot red silk blouse; and her sister wore a dark skit;t. blue blouse; Miss Nicholson, black skirt, pink blouse, finished with cream laee; Miss A. Nicholson, dark skirt, pink shot with flame silk blouse, .finished with bands of red velvet; Mrs. John Dawson, black silk brocaded with pink floral design: Mrs. J. B. McFarlane, black silk, finished with white; Mrs. H. Noakes, grey and white cheek, with white chemisette; Miss Metealf, white cashmere: Miss Trevithick wore a dainty lemon-coloured crepon. relieved with white; and her sister wore a dark skirt, pink erepon blouse; Mrs, Keogh, black silk, relieved with white; Mrs. Kenderdine, dark skirt, pink blouse; Mrs. Hanltain, black; Mrs, Oldham, dark skirt, buttercup silk blouse; Mrs. Pearson, dark skirt, heli-, otrope blouse; and her daughter looked pretty in a pink costume; Mrs. de Montalk, white silk gown, white cape; Miss D. S, Jourdain, blaek; Miss Jones, dark skirt, light blouse; Miss E. Gilfillan. white muslin: Miss Kerr-Taylor, dark skirt, pink blouse; Miss M Kerr-Taylor. dark skirt, white blouse; Mrs. Curtis, black. Messrs. Lambert. E. C. Beale, Charles Baker, J. M. Blackwell. Stevenson, Earle, Mahoney (2), A. Reid, W. Kenderdine. Kerr-Taylor (2), Udy, H. Walker, Chapman. Haultaiu, De Montalk, Noakes, A. Wright. Curtis, Easten, Dr. Grant, etc. My Tauranga correspondent « rites: Tauranga is to have quite a run of gaiety next week. W’e are to have a grand bail in aid of the Mechanics’ Institute, which I hope Will be a success, for one does not like to see old institutions closed. I also hear they are going to raise money in other ways. Then our next excitement is the annual show, the opening of the tennis and bowling greens. There is also to be a smart wedding between Miss E. Cramer Roberts, of Linbury,” and Mr Mumford, of “Willow

Grange,” a description of all I will ■end when they occur. Mrs Bennett and her daughters are leaving neat Saturday for Auckland, where they intend to reside in future. While living in Tauranga. Mrs Bennett was the mean* of a splmtdid organ being erected in Trinity Church. Mrs Bennett is herself a first-class organist, having for many years played in a Ixtndoa church. Apropos "Mary Jane’s” letter to the Auckland “Star,” was rather too bad* about the Tauranga mistresses. “Mary Jane” must have alighted on a very bad Mrs Jam Tart, as she railed her. 1 myself had for five yeans a very nice girl, who left to be married. I know many Indies here who have had servants, and kept them for a length of time, and treat them I know with great cons’deration. 1 think that very often it is the girl’s fault; bnt some of them will not trouble to please. I do not believe in keeping a girl working from early morning till evening. We eannot do that ourselves. My girl had finished by 7 p.m-. and after that her time was her own. Some Mary Janes are very trying, and I think the best way ont of the dilemma rs to keep no Mnry Jane if you can possibly help it.

PHYLLIS BROUN.