AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XXV, 22 December 1900, Page 1179

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, December 18. I have never known our climate quite so changeable as it is this year. Surely a hostess who fixed on a Saturday in December for a garden party and at home has a right to expect a perfect summer day. All of us were terribly disappointed on Saturday last when it turned out an almost malignantly wet and blustering day for MRS DILLINGHAM’S AT HOME IN HONOUR OF THE ABARENDA’S OFFICERS.

The wife of our most popular American Consul is a great social favourite, and therefore in spite of rain, wind and storm, the majority of the invited guests availed themselves of her hospitality. Owing- to the indefatigable efforts of the hostess, in which she was most ably assisted by her husband, the reception was one of the most brilliant and successful events of the present season. The large reception rooms and pretty hall were tastefully decorated for the occasion, and a large band played a most excellent selection of music during the afternoon. The arrival of Commander Tilley. Commandant of the U.S. Naval Station at Tortulla, was signalled by the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” All greatly enjoyed the quaint and graceful dancing of two Samoan ladies of rank. Pua. and Tuluee, daughter and niece of Faii Vae. a Tutuila chief who came up to Auckland in the Abarenda. Refreshments were served during the afternoon, « feature being the ices, which were of unusual excellence. On the departure of the guests the band played the English National Anthem.

The following were the invited guests:— Commandant Tilley (Commandant of the U.S. naval station at Tutuila, Russell, and Ensign Richardson. The Most Rev. the Primate (Bishop Cowie) and Mrs Cowie, the Rev. Geo. and Mrs Mac Murray, Herr Carl Seegr.er (German Consul),and Mrs Seegner, Mons. Dunnett (Consular Agent for France), Mr Bachelder (United States Vice-Con-sul), and Mrs Bachelder, Mr Osborne (United States Deputy-Consul, Apia), Mr D. Goldie (Mayor of Auckland), and Mrs Goldie, Mr Hugh Campbell (Mayor of Parnell), and Mrs Campbell, Mr J. H. Witheford, M.H.R., and Mrs and Miss Witheford, Mr W. J. Napier, M.H.R., and Mrs Napier, Dr. Logan Campbell and Mrs Campbell, Dr. and Mrs McArthur, Dr. and Mrs King, Professor and Mrs Sengar, Professor and Mrs Talbot Tubbs, Professor Brown, Major and Mrs Nelson George, Captain, Mrs, and Miss Grant, Captain and Mrs Coyle, Captain Mackenzie, Dr. Mackellar, Mr W. F. Goodhew, Mr and Mrs Duthle, Mr and Mrs Tewsley, Mr and Mrs Lyons, Mr and Mrs W. Rathbone, Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs C. Ranson, Mr and Mrs Edward Russell, Mr and Mrs Baume, Mr and Mrs A. Nathan, Mr and Mrs L. Myers, Mr and Mrs Hunt, Mr and Mrs Lawson, Mr and Mrs A L. Edwards, Mr and Mrs Schwartz Klssllng. Mr and Mrs Gerhard Mueller, Mr and Mrs Cuff, Mr and Mrs T. Morrln, Mr and Mrs J, H. Upton, Mr and Mrs Roach, Mr and Mrs J. S. Brigham, Mr and Mrs H. B. Morton, Mr and Mrs Hutchinson, Mr and Mrs J. A. Tale, Mr and Mrs Hanna, Mr and

Mrs Cotter. Mr and Mrs Wm. Coleman. Mr and Mrs Boult. Mr and Mrs Arnold, Mr and Mrs Isidor Alexander, Mr and Mrs J. B. Roberts. Mr and Mrs 8. Nathan, Mr and Mrs J. J. Holland. Mr and Mrs D. Craig, Mr and Mrs L. Benjamin, Mr and Mrs Fenwick, Mr and Mrs H. KeeslnK, Mr and Mrs Fowler. Mr and Mrs Friend. Mr and Mrs Russell, Mr and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Mr and Mfs J. Bond, Mr and Mrs Moss, Mr and Mrs R. Walker, jun., Mr and Mrs Hamilton Hodges. Mr and Mrs McCormick Mr and Mrs McConnell, Mesdames 8. Morrin, Gamble, Gillies, Salmon, Goodhue, Atkinson, Dufaur, Pollen, Younghusband, Kenderdine, Craig, Smith, Upfil. Kehoe, Queree. Bankart. Harrop, Misses Schwartz Kissling, Gillies, Cotter, Salmon. Horne, Holland, Fenwick, O’Neill, McK. Kissling, Atkinson, Wilkins, Hargraves, Mowbray, Craig, Goldie, Autrey, Alexander. Mr and Miss Berry (Takapuna), Mr and Mrs Bruce Lloyd (Northcote), Mr, Mrs and Miss Thorne-George, Mrs Gawler, the Misses Myers, Judge and Mrs and Miss Gill, Mrs Glenny, the Misses Heywood, Miss Batger. the Misses Alexander, Fau Vae (chief of Tutuila), and daughter and niece, Pua and Tulua. MISSION OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD GARDEN FETE. At this bright season of the year, when we are, one and all, looking forward to the pleasures of the holiday season, it is well that we recognise the claims of our poorer brethren who are. not so circumstanced as we ourselves are. That many of us do think of the needy around us is instanced by the hearty support given to any entertainment having for its object the raising of funds for the relief of distress. This was well demonstrated by the large gathering of over 500 who attended the garden fete in the Government House grounds in aid of the funds of the Mission of the Good Shepherd, an institution largely supported by our Anglican brethren. His Excellency the Governor, Lord Ranfurly, kindly placed the grounds at the disposal of the Mission, a concession much appreciated by those interested. His Lordship the Bishop. Dr. Cowie, graced the asemblage with his presence. Quite a number of little ones trained by Misses Winnie Dudley and Nellie Kissling performed a very pleasing Maypole dance on the lawn, while Master Henning gave exhibitions of several trick acts on the bicycle. Mr G. Henning also had his motor cycle on view. In the competition for decorated bicycles Miss Aiekin got first place, while Misses Flossie and E. P. Pierce tied for second. The refreshment stall was in charge of the members of St. Mary's Guild, and the fancy stall by the associates of the Mission. A number of musical selections were performed by the German Band. Among those present 1 noticed were: Mrs Andrew in a black skirt and pink blouse, sailor hat: Mrs Archie Clark, cream silk with lace flounce and finishings, fur boa, black hat; Mrs Schwartz Kissling, black costume, black bonnet with pale green flowers, red parasol; Mrs Atkinson, black delaine flowered with blue, fawn lace jabot, bonnet to correspond; Miss Atkinson. white pique skirt, blue flowered blouse with blue waistband, sailor hat; Mrs Williams, black costume; Mrs Cult, black gown, white V shape let in at neck, black hat with plumes and yellow roses; Miss O. Cuff, dark skirt, white blouse, sailor hat; Miss Cole, dark skirt, white pique, jacket, and her sister wore a white pique; Miss Brown, dark skirt, black and white striped blouse, sailor hat; Miss Boult, white cambric with blue sash, wry large rush hat trimmed with white; Mrs Heywood, black fa-ncy erepon: Miss Heywood. white cambric, black hat with scarlet- poppies; Miss Binney. dark skirt, white blouse, black hat; and her sister wore a pretty combination of fawn and blue, hat to correspond; Miss Hooper, pale eiel blue canvas cloth with white satin bands, white hat trimmed en suite; Mrs Ranken-Reid, black costume, the bodice was trimmed with bands of while, black tulle toque; Mrs Worsp, sage green cloth skirt with a green plaid erinkley tulle blouse, toque of flowers; Miss Worsp, pale ardoise grey gown, hat to match; Mrs Edwards, royal blue figured foulard, white collarette, toque of flowers; Mrs Bruce, pale grey gown, toque of heliotrope flowers; Mrs Brabant, black gown: Mrs Basley, black barred grenadine, black toque wreathed with heliotrope flowers; Miss Basley, white skirt, grey Itplero, grey hat, with plumes; and her sister wore a white muslin, white hat: Mrs Boscnwen. cherry pink, veiled in black, the yoke

was of cherry pink rta-hed silk, toque to <-orres|<ond; Mrs Read Bloomfield, black silk; Miss Kaey, black costume; Mrs Brigham, handsome black silk, relieved with white, azure blue bonnet; M ins Brigham, white serge; and her sister wore brown holland, with white hands, sailor hat; Mrs Sharland, navy blue foulard, spotted with white, sailor hat; Miss Bleazard-Brown, dome bine flowered muslin; Mrs Leo Benjamin, silver grey costume, toque en suite; Mrs Butler, white cambric, white hat; Mrs Bamford, dark-absin-the green costume, bonnet to match; Mrs J. M. Chambers, fawn costume; Mrs Keep (England), black costume, white vest; Mrs Cotter, blue foulard, figured with white;'Miss Winnie Cotter, white skirt, pale green blouse; Mrs Hanna, olive green figured muslin; Mrs Hugh Campbell, galois grey gown, bonnet with heliotrope flowers; Mrs J. M. Dargaville, black skirt, black and white figured blouse, black toque; Miss Dargaville, white pique costume, burnt straw hat, with ostrich plumes; Miss Muriel Dargaville, white gown; Mrs Bold, mourning costume; Miss Bold, black skirt, black and white figured blouse, black hat; Miss Kensington, black silk trained skirt, black and white figured blouse, black toque; Miss Power, white pique skirt, royal blue silk blouse, cream lace zouave, white sailor hat; Mrs P. Dufaur, black and white cheek costume, with black braid, white hat, with cherry silk swathings; Mrs Moss Davis, bronze dart coat and skirt, heliotrope chiffon vest, heliotrope flowered toque; Miss Moss Davis, violet skirt, violet foulard blouse, sailor hat; Misses Choyce (2), fawn canvas costume, the skirts made with tucks, white Jaee collarettes, boleros; Mrs Robert. Dargaville, dark skirt, grey blouse, toque of flowers; Miss Denniston, white cambric; Miss Devore, white; Mrs Dignan, serpent green coat and skirt, rose pink straw liat, with roses to match; Miss St. Hill, navy serge eoat and skirt, rose pink silk vest, black hat, with pink; Miss. Fraser, blue; Mrs Buller, blaek silk, black bonnet, relieved with white; Mrs .1 udd, black silk, black bonnet, relieved with red; Mrs Goodhue, black skirt, blaek and red striped blouse, black hat; Mrs Thorne George, black silk, with yoke of white silk, blaek hat, with white plumes; Mrs Gamble, violet cloth, with violet floral bonnet; Mrs Gillies, mode grey, trimmed with black velvet bands, black bonnet-, with flowers: Mrs Lusher, blaek skirt, greycheck scalloped on edge of skirt, blue blouse, black hat. with scarlet flowers; Miss Fra ter. grey check skirt, white blouse, sailor hat; Mrs John Smith, brown and blue figured fancy material. violet floral toque; Mrs Herrold, black; Mrs A. James (Mt. Albert), black brocaded silk, black bonnet, relieved with white tulle; Miss Kenderdine, dark skirt, white blouse; Mrs Archer Burton, cream Indian muslin; Mrs McKean, navy blue foulard: Mrs Mahoney, grey bolero and skirt, trimmed with bands of royal blue velvet, blaek hat, with white plumes; Miss Savage, navy blue coat and skirt, white vest, sailor lint; Miss Mowbray, grey; Miss Daisy Mowbray, white; Mrs P. Marshall, navy foulard, with lace trimmings; Miss McLachlan, grey serge, black hat: Mrs Thomas Morrin. black cloth costume, blaek toque: Mrs Sam Morrin, fawn eoat- and skirt; Mrs Pierce, black: Miss Pierce, dark skirt, white blouse, black and white toque; Miss Ida Pierce, white muslin, with red; Miss Elsie Pierce, navy costume, white vest; Mrs Roberton, royal blue cloth coat and skirt; Mrs Wilkie, blaek; Miss Philips, grey skirt, white blouse, black hat trimmed with white; Mrs Thomas Reid, pale grey- costume, black toque; Mrs Roach, white shower muslin, with heliotrope sash, sailor hat; Mrs John Taylor (Sydney), white muslin, with tucks ami insertion, white tulle hat; Miss Shepherd, black costume, relieved with white, heliotrope flowered toque; Mrs Tibbs, navy- gown, relieved with white; Mrs Carpenter, brown coat- and skirt, brown hat, with feathers; Mrs. 11. Wynyard, black costume, blaek hat, with flowers; Miss Wilkins, brown holland trimmed with white, burnt straw hat with- black velvet and roses; Mrs. (Dr.) Wilkins, black silk, black bonnet relieved with white; Mrs. Sommerville, blaek; Mrs. Haslett, chartreuse green costume trimnied with blaek velvet, blaek hat; Miss Wallnutt. brown skirt, blue flowered blouse; Miss Aicken, dark skirt, white blouse; Mrs. Withers, black; Miss Withers, white cambrie; Miss Ross, grey foulard, figured with black, white lace tiehit, blaek hpi with

plumes; Misses Rice, brown holland, sailor hat; Miss Dudley, brown holland, with white bra ill, white hat trimmed with black; Mrs. Clifton, brown holland gown, blaek hat, relieved with white; Mrs. Calder, black silk, black bonnet, relieved with white flowers; Mrs. Taylor, black; Miss Haigh, pretty grey dress, braided with green; Mrs. Templar, brown holland eoat and skirt, sailor hat; Mrs. Jackson, cream brocaded costume, black toque; Miss Reed, blaek skirt, pink blouse, white hat trimmed with pink; Miss Edith Smith, white skirt, heliotrope blouse, sailor hat; Miss Brodie, white cambric; Mrs. Ward, fawn skirt, crushed strawberry pink blouse, trimmed with blaek velvet; Miss O’Neill, white pique; Mrs. Goodall, black silk; Miss Goodall, blue plaid gown, sailor hat; Miss Crowther, mourning costume; Miss Buchanan, white muslin, black hat, and her sister wore navy; Mis.s Rose, black gown relieved with white, black toque with white tulle rosettes; Miss Laird, white muslin with frills and lace insertion; Mrs. Richardson, black silk; Mrs. Nelson, brown silk; Miss Nelson, white pique, blaek hat trimmed with red; Mrs. Napier, black costume, black hat with ostrich plumes; Miss Bellairs, white skirt, white blouse with heliotrope floral design, sailor hat-; Miss Corbett, mode grey- costume, black hat. trimmed with grey; Miss Thorpe, white pique costume, blaek hat trimmed with white; and her sister, brown holland, white hat, trimmed with blue; Airs. Latter, black skirt, white muslin blouse with blaek shower spot, white sailor hat; Mrs. MacDonald (Ponsonby), black costume, black hat with mauve flowers; Mrs. Carlaw, navy-; Miss Halstead, navy: Miss Williamson, navy serge: Misses KerrTaylor. blaek and white checks with blaek braid; Miss Tye, navy- costume, blaek hat; Miss Alice Tye, cream and pink striped silk blouse, black skirt, white hat, with fold of white, silk and quills; Miss Goldie, blue and white foulard blouse, dark green skirt, white hat; Mrs. J. C. Macky, blaek silk, with sea green yoke under black lace, black toque; Mrs. Oxley, black, white jacket, sailor hat: Misses Vickers wore black, with guipure capes, black bonnets; Mrs. Rattray, black costume, trimmed with grey and white braid, black hat, with turquoise silk folds and bow; Mrs. J. Rees, black silk, blaek ■ and white bonnet; Mrs. Littler, black brocade, white toque; Miss Maude, white muslin, black hat; Miss C. Morrin, white muslin, white hat, with white silk and black velvet.

A very pleasant afternoon was given by Miss Macdonald, Balbirnie, Princesstreet, on Wednesday afternoon, to Misses Brett and Alexander, as both these young ladies are shortly to be married. Miss Macdonald was assisted by her sister, Mrs G. Hart, and Miss Cissy- Cooper. (Mrs Macdonald is at present on a visit to Rotorua.) The hostess received her guests in the garden, which had been most prettily arranged with seats draped with flags, lounges, rugs. etc. The idea for amusing the guests was an American one, called “Fshiology; or, the Complete Angler,” and afforded great fun. The guessing was very keen, a number of ladies competing very closely for first place. Mrs Parkes eventually- won the first prize and Miss Cooper the second. During the afternoon strawberries and cream were served in the garden. The guests afterwards adjourned to the house, where a dainty afternoon tea was served. Songs were sung by Mesdames Parkes and Cooper. Miss Macdonald wore a light checked skirt, pretty- white tucked blouse, turquoise blue velvet collar and belt; Mrs Hart, black skirt, grey silk blouse with chiffon and lace; .Miss Cissy- Cooper, pretty white dress; Mrs Parkes, fawn coat and skirt, black toque; Mrs Sydney Nathan, a very- handsome costume of blaek and white, with stylish black toque; Mrs F. Baurhe, stylish navy blue silk, lace yoke, hat en suite; Mrs Lawry, handsome black satin, white feather boa, black and white toque; Mrs Benjamin, grey costume relieved with pink, hat with pink; Mrs H. Keesing, navy blue coat and skirt with white braid, hat with cherries; Mrs Bachelder (who has just returned from America), blaek skirt, blue silk tucked blouse, fawn coat, hat trimmed with lace and large black silk flowers; Mrs Rainger, lovely shade of heliotrope, black toque with pink: Mrs Porter, grey coat and skirt, pretty, blue silk blouse, blaek and white tulle hat; Mrs Lindsay, white gown with turquoise blue, Lal with blue; Mrs Cooper, black skirt, muslin blouse trimmed with pink, black and silver toque; Miss

Brett, a lovely primrose silk, hat trimmed with primrose chiffon; Miss Alexander, blaek and white cheeked skirt, black eoat, black picture hat; Miss Coleman, cornflower blue, bodiee handsomely trimmed; Miss Cooper, navy blue and white with muslin coHar, pretty straw hat; Miss Cruiek shank, white silk with insertion and laee, turquoise blue collar; Miss Hanna, white silk skirt, muslin blouse, blaek toque; Miss Donald, a handsome grey dress, bodice tueked and trimnied with lace and blue velvet, hat en suite; Miss Runciman, blue muslin, large white hat; Miss Culpan, white costume, white hat with feathers Miss Johnson, black costume;Miss Von der Hyde, fawn skirt, white binuse, blaek velvet hat; Miss Whitson, blaek skirt, muslin blouse; Misses Gorrie (2), mourning costumes; Miss Porter, navy bine eoat and skirt, pale blue straw hat; Miss Mitchelson, brown skirt, checked brown blouse; Miss Thomson, • white, toque with green; Miss D. Thomson, light costume, black and white straw hat; Miss Richmond, black skirt, pink silk binuse; Miss Stevenson, blaek skirt, light coloured blouse; Misses Kempthorne, white; Miss Kent, white, prettily trimmed with narrow blaek velvet, white hat.

Mrs ( lose Eremt gave a very Successful garden ptiriv at her residence, “Dulce Domum.” Onehuuga, on Wednesday. The slight shower in the morning had freshened up the garden, which looked at its best. Chairs and small tables were distributed throughout the grounds, and a band was in attendance. Airs Enson. looking eharming in a white muslin dress, and pret.ty white hat, received the guests. 'l"he hostess was assisted by a number of her young lady friends, who flitter! to and fro distributing refreshments. Among those present 1 noticed Mrs Street, black silk; M iss Rooke, beautiful blue-grey, trimmed with vyhite silk fringe and black hat; Mrs J. Wilson, black dress and black and lavender bonnet; Mrs Hume, black, with black and pink bonnet; Mrs Leo Myers looked distinguished in black silk skirt, light blouse with under sleeves of lace and black satin mantle; Mrs William Coleman looked handsome in a becoming dress, with black chiffon ruffle; Mrs Reid, grey dress and black hat; Miss Florrie Reid looked nice in ■ white; Miss Suttie. black and white dress and gem hat; Mrs Colegrove, dainty white muslin: Mrs Nichol, grey dress, trimmed with ecru lace over blue:silk: Mrs (Dr.) Grant, fawn coloured canvas, trimmed with pink, hat trimmed with roses; Mrs A. M. Fer- , guson, pink, with black hat;; Miss Het horn, white . dress, with black sash and black hat; Mrs Hardie, b)ack; Miss Ethel Jack- , son. cool looking ereiftn cambric; Miss . Alie Young, black skirt and muslin blouse; Miss Bassett, eream frock, with narrow black stripe; Miss Essie Bassett, blue; Mrs Paine (Thames), black; Mrs Noakes, black; Mrs McIntosh, black skirt. . black and red ■ brocaded blouse, lace mantle and black bonnet; Mrs Northcroft, black silk, with black bonnet. Dr. Erson ably assisted his wife. Among the gentlemen were Revs. Walker, Hazelden, Wyllie, Father Patterson and Dr. Inglis.

Last Saturday a delightful CHILDREN'S PARTY was given by Mrs. Knight, of St. , Honan s,* .Mount Eden, in honour of her little daughter Doris. Quite fifty children and a goodly number of parents were gathered together to spend a merry afternoon. “St, Ronan’s” is an ideal place, for,such a gathering, Jis avenue of trees and long, stretches of grass lending themselves admirably to such garner as children enjoy. The little “Jerusalem Chariot” furnished ■splendid entertainment; and was a liibture, laden with ' pretty children, and covered-;with flowers.- No trouble had been spared to make the little ones enjoy themselves, and the tea tables w'ere charming and laden with every variety of good things. The decorations were entirely in yellow, yellow silk arranged down the centre, and daisies of every' shade, from palest cream to deepest yellow, being the flowers used. Among so many pretty children it is indeed a hard task to choose the. belle,, but I fancy l am expressing the universal opinion when I. sa.y that Mrs. Knight’s youngest daughter, with her glorious eyes and curly hair, carried off the palm. Afternoon tea was handed round among the elders on the deep verandah early in the afternoon. Amongst those present I noticed Mrs. Lusk, black silk grenadine, white lace scarf; Mrs. Martelli, black skirt, yellow silk blouse, black picture hat, with plumes; Mrs. Ward, black and white costume; Mrs. Lawry. black skirt, silk blouse; Mrs. Pollen (who is looking perfectly strong again after her change), white pique costume, pink toque; Mrs. Rathbone, black skirt, heliotrope blouse, black and white toque; Miss Lusk, black skirt, pink -blouse, sailor hat; Mrs. Cfilbcek. purple costume; Mrs. Beale, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Plumpier, Mrs. Williams, etc.

-•'A bazaar and sale of work in connection with St. Luke’s Church, Mount Albert, was opened last Wednesday afternoon in St. Luke’s Parish Hall, by Mr. Bollard, who made an able speech, and afterwards kindly paid for afternoon tea for all the ladies present. The produce stall was in. the charge of Mesdames Harrison and Wood. Mrs. Hurfit and Miss Wright undertook the management of the lolly stall. Mesdames Barker, Cowan, Jamieson, Daselley and Lewinberg were in charge of the needlework stall. Mrs. Drower undertook the responsibility of the Christmas tree. The bazaar proved a great success. The hall was lavishly decorated with greenery' and flags. Amongst those present were: Mrs. J. P. Cowie, black

costume, white yoke, veiled in black lace, pink flowers on corsage, white hat; Mrs. Bollard, blaek silk, black bonnet with lavender flowers; Mrs. Barker looked well in white pique skirt, deep red ivy geraniums on corsage; Mrs. Jamieson, black striped silk; Mrs. l-ewtntoerg. shepherd plaid tailor-made gown; Mrs. Daselley, blue figured blouse, blaek skirt; Mrs. Cowan, fawn coat and skirt; Mrs. Hurfit, pale pink cambric; Miss Wright, white muslin, with buttercup coloured large floral design, yellow sash; Mrs. Wood, black skirt, blue blonse, white picture hat with pink roses and wheatears; Mrs. Harrison, puce, with velvet ribbon bands on the yoke; Mrs. Newall. piue green satin, hat with pale green silk bows and white feathers; Mrs. Page. fawn.; Mrs. Willis, black grenadine; Misses Willis (2), dark skirts, light blouses, sailor huts: Mrs. Drower. blue striped muslin, sailor hat; Mrs. Craig, white cambric, white sailor l.at; Mrs. Garlick, mourning costume; Miss May, navy; Mrs. KerrTaylor, navy blue trimmed with red; Miss Miller, white muslin, with tucks and laee insertion, royal blue toque swathed with tulle; Miss Newall, white skirt, pink blouse, large hat with feathers; Miss R. Newall. crushed strawberry lustre trimmed with white satin, white felt hat with white satin and ostrich feathers; Misses Chambers Taylor (2), dark skirts, light blouses; Mrs. A. B. Wright, black skirt, white blouse. PHYLLIS BROUN.