AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue V, 3 August 1901, Page 228

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, July 30. DRESSES AT THE OPERA. ‘‘CARMEN.” Mrs Wilfred Bruce, who wore a black velvet dress, white lace collar; Miss Brigham, pale blue satin; Mrs Bond, wore blaek with white opera cloak; Miss Goldie, blue silk blouse with a beautiful lace collar and blaek skirt; Mrs Law, black gown with cream satin vest; Miss Law, peacock blue silk, white lace bolero; Miss Alice Law; Miss Rice wore Czar blue silk with corsage bouquet of red roses; her two younger sisters wore white; Mrs Roach', green silk with touches of pink; Mrs Dignan looked exceedingly well in white silk brightened with pink; Mrs Mennie, black; her daughter was in blue satin; Mrs (Prof.) Egerton wore fawn and blue satin; Mrs Harry Ashton, black evening gown; Mrs L. D. Nathan, black satin, long white opera cloak; Miss Julia Nathan wore azure blue; Mrs O, Brown was gowned in white silk with cream satin opera cloak; Miss Maud Murray, heliotrope silk blouse, white lace collar and a black skirt; Mrs E. Lewis, black with terra-cotta theatre cloak; Miss Dolly Moir, pale blue blouse, black skirt; Mrs Frank Turner looked pretty in pale pink; Miss Turner, black lace with red satin bodice and blaek- lace sleeves, Mrs Braithwaite; black and gold, crimson opera cloak; Mrs Kekewick wore a pretty black evening dress; Miss Ivy Buddle, ivory white satin; Mrs Shipperd, black evening gown; Miss Ilesketh wore a white blouse and blaek skirt with a white cape; Mrs R. Watt, pale blue satin blouse outlined with velvet of a darker shade, blaek skirt; Miss Banks, white silk blouse, black silk skirt; Mrs Cheeseman, black and silver;; Mrs 11. Kinder, black satin and jet; Mrs W. Rathbone, black evening gown with rufflings of white chiffon, white opera cloak; Mrs Upton, black with green beaded garniture; Mrs F. Winstone, blue blouse, black skirt, and white theatre cape; Mrs E. Mahoney, white and black evening dress; Miss Savage, white dress with a pretty pink cloak; Mrs Noel Biss, black satin trimmed with silver galoon, the sleeves spangled with silver sequins; Mrs Easton, black evening gown; Miss Mackay, pale blue silk. “LOHENGRIN.” Mrs Dr. Campbell was gowned in grey, with a white opera cloak and ermine collarette; Mrs (Prof.) Egerton, black satin evening dress, with Maltese lace deftly arranged on corsage; Mrs (Rr ; ) Lindsay’s rich black moire was relieved with touches of white on bodice; Mrs Joseph Macky wore a black satin, with yvhite tucked chiffon chemisette; Mrs Brett. wore a black satin gown and a habdsome black opera cloak, with blaek rufflings edged with white; Mrs Rainger looked exceedingly well in black and turquoise blue; Mrs H. Lloyd Brett's pale blue silk was very effective; Miss Dickering, soft white tucked silk, with lace; Mrs Shakcspcnr wore a white satin blouse, draped with black Ince

•nd cluster of violets on corsage, black satin skirt; Mrs (Prof.) Tdbbs, blaek satin gown, with a beautiful lace tieihu; Miss Sellars, black evening dress; Mrs (Dr.) Lawry, black; Mrs. Oliphant, azure blue satin blouse, blaek skirt, and white opera cloak; Miss Kempthome was gowned in blaek satin; her sister wore white; Mrs Larner, black gown, with corsage, bouquet of crimson roses; Mrs A. B. Donald, pale grey and pink striped satin bodice, blaek skirt; Mrs Thos. Morrin, handsome black satin, edged with jet; Miss Alice Morrin was dainty in ivory white satin; Mrs Andrew Hanna, peacock blue blouse and a blaek satin skirt; Miss Jackson, black, white theatre cloak; Mrs Black, yellow brocade; Miss Banks, black net spangled with gold sequins; Mrs P. L. Dignan was in white silk; Mrs J. M. Brigham wore black satin, embroidered with jet; Mrs Masfen, pink silk, veiled in white lace; Miss Courtayne; Miss Peacock, black evening dress; Miss Margaret Peacock, pink; Mrs John Owen, handsome black silk; Miss Cotter, pale blue satin, with sprays of pink rosebuds on low corsage; Miss Milly Cotter, black satin, brightened with blue; Miss Winnie Cotter looked charming in a yellow satin gown, with white lace fichu and chou of blaek velvet on left shoulder; Mrs Ranson wore a rose pink silk blouse, with rieh black bolero; Mrs J. H. Upton, grey brocade; Miss Upton, white; Mrs E. T. Hart, vieux rose silk blouse, dark skirt; Mrs W. Douglas was in black; Miss Mabel Douglas wore white; Miss Cruickshank, black evening dress; Miss Owen wore black, with, white . chiffon fichu; Miss Ada Owen looked dainty in Nil green silk; Miss Mennie, pale blue satin; Mrs Paul Hansen, black evening gown and lovely pale pink brocaded opera cloak; Mrs Dacre was gowned in black satin; Miss Dacre w T ore white silk, pink opera cloak; Miss Meta Dacre, white silk; Mrs Coney, black silk, with long lace sleeves; Mrs Frater, black gown, crimson flowers in coiffure; Mrs Arch. Tayler, black gown, white lace fichu. It is a long time since we hive experienced such dull, dismal, hopeless weather, as we have had during this last month. Fortunately Jupiter Pluvius turned off the rain taps, though only just for one evening, when Mrs E. Bamford gave her large

AT HOME at her residence, “Araroa,” Remuera, on Thursday last. The night was fine but very cold. Mrs Bamford, aided by her son, received her guests in the drawing-rom, whence the guests made their way into the ball-room, which was artistically decorated with greenery and flowers. The music and floor were all that could be desired. The sitting-rooms were beautifully decorated, and the verandah was enclosed with canvas, so that the guests during the intervals of the dances could retire to some cool spot to enjoy a tete-a-tete. The supper decorations showed the hand of an artist and were greatly admired. The table was flanked with canary silk veiled in white embroidery centre piece, and suspended from the gas chandelier by a canary ribbon, was ■ a dainty basket containing yellow jonquils, snowdrops and grasses, singly and loosely arranged, and the vases on the table were also arranged with shower-like bunches of roaximus, narcissus, and snowflakes. The table was literally weighed down with good things, such as chicken, ham, mayonaise,. oysters, trifles, ginger creams, fruit salads, etc. There were plenty of men present, consequently there were no wall-flowers, and dancing was kept up with great zest. Amongst the dresses I noticed were.—Mrs Bamford, black silk veiled in lace and finished with bead passementerie, white pleated vest with pearl garniture; Mrs Salmon, black silk with lace, chiffon and bead finishings; Miss Salmon was much admired in a black gown with silver beaded pattern, the corsage was decorated with a bouquet of various shades of scarlet roses, red roses in coiffnre; Mrs Robert Darga'ville, black silk, with lace, the decolletage was finished with steel passementerie; Miss KerrTaylor, white silk; Miss Draper, pink silk finished with white chiffon; Miss — Peacocke, electrtque blue silk relieved with beads; Miss Northcroft

looked distinguee in a white silk made in tunie style, with deep vandyked edges with frilled underskirt, the eostume was relieved with chiffon and flowers; Miss Marshall, blaek silk with white lace on eorsage; Miss Jackson looked chic in a handsome black silk with chiffon and black passementerie; Miss Kitty Lennox, white creponette, with bands of turquoise blue velvet on skirt and bodice, white chiffon chou In coiffure; Miss Stevenson, pink silk veiled in chenille spotted net, the bodice was trimmed with ruched black and white chiffon; Miss Mowbray, black silk finished with black beads and lace, the decolletage was relieved with white lace; Miss Daisy Mowbray, coffee coloured laee costume, with clusters of red poppies on corsage and in coiffure; Miss Towle wore pink, and her sister as a debutante looked pretty in white silk with chiffon finishings; Miss Winnie Cotter, handsome English costume of azure silk, with polonaise of deep vandyked edges, the underskirt was finished with ecru lace, the corsage was relieved with passementerie and pink flowers, pink flower in hair; Miss M. Cotter wore a handsome white Barathea silk (English costume), made similar to her sister’s costume; Miss Buller, white corded silk, finished with white pleated chiffon, duster of pansies on eorsage, white chiffon chou in coiffure; Miss Cotter, blaek net dress, over silk, with black ribbon applications, the decolletage was finished with real point lace, white silk opera cape, lined and quilted red satin; Miss Hardie, white silk, with sash of blue silk brought from shoulder

to waist diagonally, the deeoHetage was relieved with large bunches of pink roses, in the coiffure was ;dse pink roses; Miss (Theo.) Kissling, • soft white silk (debutante frock), with dhiffon trimmings, white chiffon chon in coiffure; Miss Ruddock, white site, relieved with black velvet bands; Miss Heywood, black velvet, with bead passementerie; Miss Ridhardson, blaek silk, with tulle finishings and relieved with scarlet flowers on shoulders and in coiffure; Miss Cruickshank looked graceful in a pink brocade, the corsage was relieved with lace and chiffon; Miss Thorpe, black velvet, with beads and tulle finishings; her sister wore white silk, with red flowers on corsage and in coiffure; another sister wore a white striped muslin; Miss Dargaville looked distinguee in a rieh black silk, en traine, with shoulder straps and decolletage of pearl passementerie, silver ornament in coiffure; Miss Withers, blue silk, veiled in dhiffon; Miss D. Sutton, rich canary satr in, with lace at corsage; Miss Sutton, white silk, relieved with pink; Miss Peacock black silk, with lace and beads; Miss Wynyard, white silk, with pink flowers; Miss BleazardBrown, blue silk, with pink flowers on corsage; Messrs Bruce, Hutchison, Northcroft, Marshall, Peacock, Wynyard, Purchas, Pritt, Bamford (2>, Kerr-Taylor, Rutherford, Kissling, ete. Miss Violet Mount gave a very large MUSICAL “AT HOME” AT THE Y-.M.C.A. HALL on Monday afternoon last. This young lady is an accomplished cantar trice, who has recently come to Auckland with flattering credentials, hav-

ing been for some time a member of the musical world in Wellington. She at pace created a very good impression amongst local lovers of music. The function took the form of a matinee. The following was the programme:—-Songs: ’‘Star of My Soul” (the “Geisha”) and “Will o’ the Wisp,” Mr Wilfred Manning; recit. and cavatina, “Emani, Ernani, Involami,” and the songs “The Swallow’s,” “L’Ete” and “Good-bye” were rendered by Miss Violet Mount, while the songs “Out on the Boeks” and. “Life” were sung by Miss Mary Laing. A dramatic and also a humorous recital, Blacksmith’s Story” and “My First Love,” were given by Mr J. M. Clark. Miss Violet Mount wore a violet costume, with white satin let in at the neck, with bow of the same on corsage, violet hat, with violet plumes; Miss Laing, black coat and skirt, black hat. Amongst the many guests I noted ■ Mrs Thornes, black; Misses Kerr-Taylor (2) wore royal blue and white, hats to match; Miss Moss, mourning costume; Mrs Talbot-Tubbs, cheek skirt, fawn jacket, fawn straw toque, with red cherries: Mrs D’Arcy, navy serge coat and skirt, red toque; Mrs J. Beale, green plaid skirt, fawn jacket, toque relieved with blue; Misses Beale (2) wore fawn gowns; Mrs I ounghusband, green costume, black hat; Mrs W. Nichol, grey and black wave-traced material, white laee at neck, black hat; Miss Alison, navy serge, sailor hat; Mrs Bachelder, navy costume, black velvet toque; Mis'* Challinor Purchas, navy; Miss Batger, black gown, velvet toque; Mrs Roberts, black silk, black toque; Miss Buddle, mourning costume; Mrs Baume, black broehe; Mrs F. Baume, grey silk, fawn cape, with fur collarette, black bonnet, relieved with white; Miss Leavy, brick red with ecru lace, block velvet toque; Mrs Sidney Nathan, black silk, with white trimmings, veiled in black lace, black hat; Mrs George Bloomfield, navy serge, black toque; Miss Grfßtbs, navy sage, periwinkle blue toque; Mrs Hugh Campbell, fawn; Miss Caro, green costume, black toque with pink; Mrs Tom Keeping, royal blue, finished with white, black hat; Mrs Clifton, navy serge; Mrs Black, black gown, black hat with rosette of red; Miss Binney, navy; Miss Alice Binney, green relieved with blue; Miss T. Binney, royal blue, with black silk trimming, black hat; Mrs Elliot MossDavis, navy- gown, black hat; Mrs Isidor Alexander, black silk; Misses Moss .Davis (2) wore navy gowns, black hats; Miss Julia Nathan looked exceedingly- chic in a lilac coatee and skirt, black hat; Mrs J. M. Dargaville, black silk; Mrs Goodhue, black: Mrs Dufaur, black costume; Mrs Montague, royal blue skirt, fawn jacket, red velvet toque; Mrs Duthie, blueygrey costume, black toque; Miss Horton, iris blue cloth, blaek toque; Mrs A. P. Friend, black skirt, fawn jacket, black toque; Miss Mason, pepper and salt tweed Empire gown, black toque with red velvet; Miss White, black skirt, fawn jacket, black hat; Madame, Chambers, violet gown, black hat Mrs de Clive Lowe, violet costume, fawn cape, black toque; Mrs Edward

Morton, fawn; Mrs (Dr.) Lawry, black; Mrs King, black 'skirt, fawn jacket, black toque; Miss Cooper, fawn check skirt, fawn jacket, black hat; Mrs Theo. Kissling and her daughter wore black; Mrs Baisley, black; Miss Baisley, violet gown; and her sister wore black; Mrs (Dr.) Knight, black skirt, sealskin jacket, red toque; Miss Kitty Lennox, red; Mrs St. Clair, black; Mrs Gabriel Lewis, black; Miss S. Lewis, black costume, sailor hat; Mrs Edward Lewis, navy blue; Miss Ledingham, navy; Miss Waller, navy- serge, black hat; Mrs Goldie, black; Mrs A. Myers, black silk; Miss Myers, black gown, crushed strawberry hat wreathed with pink roses; Miss Ettie Myers, royal blue, with white braid; Mrs Louis Myers, navy serge; Mis W. B. Colbeck, navy serge, white toque trimmed with black velvet; Miss Peacock, navy; Mrs Russell, navy serge, fawn jacket, black toque; Miss Thomson, Lincoln green, finished with blue; and her sister wore navy; Mrs R. Walker, navy- serge, black toque; Mrs Arch. Tayler, striking combination black and violet, hat to correspond; Miss Philips, navy serge; Mrs Niceol, blaek gown, red velvet toque; Miss Cruickshank, black; Miss Law, brown coat and skirt; Mrs Sharland, black gown, sailor hat; Miss Berry, navy serge, sailor hat; Miss Colter, fawn, with ecru lace, black toque; Mrs Hitchcock, fawn gown, black hat; Mrs E. Russell, navy blue costume, lilac hat; Miss La.ngsford, navyblue gown, hat with floral decoration; Ntj; Possenniskie, black; and her daughter wore a black costume, white hat; Mrs Jackson, black cloth relieved with white braid, violet velvet toque; Miss Ring, navy; and her sister wore green; Mrs Leslie Hunt, black silk; Miss Mulvany, black gown; Miss Knight, navy skirt, fawn jacket; Miss Fraser, black gown; Miss Gorrie, black gown, relieved with violet; and her sister wore black, relieved with white; Mrs Cotter, black silk, with canary’ vest, black toque with canary roses; Miss Brown, fawn; Mrs E. C. Smith, fawn coat and skift, black hat; Mrs Edson, black silk, with cape; Mrs Tewsley, navy’ serge, black, toque relieved with azure. blue; Mrs Ireland and her two daughters were studies in black; Mrs Salmon, black covert cloth coat and skirt, faced with white silk, white cravatte, blaek toque with black ribbons and feathers and white aigrette; Miss Salmon, fawn coat and skirt,, fur boa, blaek hat. A EUCHRE “AT HOME.”

The eig’hth Ponsonby Drawing-room Euchre “At Home” was held at the residence of Mrs B. Baker, “Aldersyde,” Franklin Road, on Tuesday evening. There were sixteen tables occupied by players. The ladies’ prizes were won by Miss. Holland and Mrs Ziman, and the gentlemen's by’ Dr. Hood and Mr Ziman. Mrs B. Baker wore a handsome black silk costume, with white chiffon fidhu; Mrs (Dr.) Knight looked well in a black brocaded silk, trimmed with silver passementerie; Mrs Hughes Jones, pale blue silk bodice, blaek satin skirt;

Mrs (Dr.) Parkes looked exceedingly well in a heliotrope silk; Mrs (Dr.) Grant, lovely pale pink silk; Mrs (Dr.) King, handsome black and red brocade; Mrs I. Alexander, very handsome heliotrope brocaded satin; Mrs Elliot Davies looked charming in white silk, with chenille spotted over-skirt; Mrs F. E. Baume, stylish cream silk; Mrs Devore, black silk, jet trimmings; Mrs P. A. Edmiston, handsome pale green brocaded silk; Mrs J. R. Hanna, black costume; Mrs Munro Wilson, cream silk; Mrs Crawshaw, cream sillcf Mrs T. Mahoney, soft white silk, black chiffon trimmings; Mrs B. Keesing, black s<ytin; Mrs T. Keesing, very pretty cream silk; Mrs Ziman, black satin, trimmed with white brocade; Mrs Hazard (America), black brocaded silk; Miss Holland, white silk; Miss Cooper, pretty tucked cream silk; Miss Hanna, blaek satin; Miss Eflie Hanna, green silk; Miss George looked dainty in white muslin, trimmed with white satin ribbon: Miss Muriel George, very handsome cream satin gown; Miss Campbell, blaek brocaded silk; Miss Leys, very' pretty black chiffon costume; Miss Dodson, pale pink silk; Miss Butters, blaek silk; amongst the gentlemen present were Doctors Knight, King, Parkes, Hood, Goldie and Grant, Messrs Devore, Ziman. F. E. Baume, Munro Wilson, Elliot Davies, I. Alexander, P. A. Edmiston, A. Brabant, B. Keesing, C. Leys, J. R. Hanna, T. Keesing. Coombe, C. C. Baker, MacCormick, Coombe. A. Goldie, Frances, T. Mahoney, 11. Thomson, and Richter. EUCHRE PARTY. A most pleasant euchre party was given by Mr and Mrs R. H. Abbott last week at their charming residence in O’Rorke-street. The spacious rooms were tastefully arranged, and a great number of guests were present. Cards were played for about two hours, the rest of the evening being devoted to music. A dainty supper was served in the breakfast-room. Mrs Abbott received her guests in a handsome trained black satin gown with corsage draping of steel trellis and Honiton lace, and with Mr Abbott during the evening did her utmost to entertain the company. Amongst the many smart frocks I noticed Mrs (Dr.) Parkes, looking well in a trained black gown of moire velour with deep flounce and berthe of ribbon applique; Mrs C. M. Nelson, in black velvet and ficele lace; Mrs Richie, in black satin, much tucked, with sleeves and draping of sequin net; Mrs C. Phillips wore a pretty primrose silk frock with touches of emerald velvet and pearls; Mrs Moritzson had a becoming blouse of nil silk with jet berthe and black brocaded skirt; Mrs W. Sharland, soft white silk; Mrs Mouzer, pale blue, voile, the corsage turned out with large collar Of pale pink chiffon; Mrs Howard, black jet applique over crimson velvet; Mrs Abbott (Opotiki), black satin and jet; Mrs Pilcher, all black; Miss A. Berry, soft white silk, softened with chiffon; Miss Nelson wore a becoming gown of black satin; Miss Williams, pretty pink silk blouse with black skirt; Miss Simson, primrose satin and chiffon gown, applique with large jewelled swallows; Miss P. Simson, coral pink satin, sleeves and

berthe of silver embroidery over turquoise chiffon; Miss Endesn, dainty costume of red and black trimmed with beaver fur; Miss Bambury, rose pink silk; Miss Walker looked well In pale blue; Miss Pilcher, black velvet relieved with yellow. Among the gentlemen present I noticed Rev. Canon Nelson, Dr. Parkes, Messrs W. Sharland, A. Myers, Clarke (Wellington), D. Simson, Walker, C. Choyce, Theo. Queree, Bethune, Hector Simson, Prime, Howard, and many others. The prize winners at cards were Miss Williams, Ist; Miss Berry, 2nd; Mr Moritzson, Ist; Mr Bethune, 2nd. THE PAKURANGA HOUNDS met last Saturday at Mount Albert, and proceeded to draw Mr. Lee’s property at the back of the mountain, where one hare was chopped. The hounds were then cast in Mr. Stewart's property, but without success, though there were plenty’ of walls to negotiate, The Mission Swamp was then tried, when three or four hares were on foot at. once. One hare gave the hounds a smart run across the swamp, and was killed near the Mount Albert and Ouehunga Road. Immediately another was on foot, and gave the followers a quick and good run through Mrs. Bycroft’s. Mr. Moody’s, Mr. Sewell's and Mrs. Blott’s. Here pussie returned to the Mission, when there was a check for a few minutes, as the hounds had over-run the scent a trifle, but they swung to the line again with dashing confidence, and took it tip once more with an energy that seemed but increased by their momentary hesitation. Away their quarry took them through Mr. Sewell's, Mr. Moody’s, Mrs. Bycroft's, into Mr. 11. Taylor's paddocks. Among those present were: Mrs. William Bloomfield (McLiss), Miss Gorrie (Starlight), Miss Leece (Kuby), Miss Abbott (Eric), Miss Kerr Taylor (Nimrod), Miss O. Buckland

(Comet), Mrs. Moody and daughter, Mrs. Cox, Messrs. Carminer (Ingorangi), H. Kinloch. Moody, Adams, Crowther, Tonks (Lepperton), KerrTaylqr (Woodbine), Niell, Seccombe (Puriri), B. P. Kinloch (Specs), Paton (Freewill), Wynn-Grey, Evans (Monk), Pittar, Norgrove (Polo), Dawson, T. Brown (Maxime), Taylor, Sewelle, Stewart, Bockhart. Walking were Mrs. Markham and Mr. William Bloomfield.

Our Botorua correspondent writes: Botorua is very quiet at present, and I have no dances to chronicle, because there actually haven’t been any this winter. The Newbury-Spada Company paid us a visit last week, and charmed us all with their beautiful and artistic singing. They gave their first concert, a musical treat, on Saturday evening, when there was a very fair and highly appreciative audience, every vocal item being encored. Madame Spada looked charming in a very handsome dress of black satin, with silver trimmings. Iler greatest success was in “Angels Ever Bright and Fair,” when she was encored, and responded with that old favourite, “Killarney.” Her next song was “Kobin Adair,” which was given with exquisite taste. Mr. Philip Newbury's magnificent tenor voice took the audience by storm, and he was recalled each time. Mr. Arthur Hahn’s splendid baritone singing was also a treat. The accompaniments were played by Miss Jennie West, who also gave two pianoforte solos in splendid style. Among the audience I noticed: Mrs. Kenny, Mrs and Miss Malfroy, Mrs. Fox, Miss Thomson, Miss Yates, Miss Campbell (New Plymouth), Miss Bayley (New Plymouth), Misses Empson, Miss Martyn and others.

Although we are in the midst of winter, and the weather is anything but good, parties are conveyed regularly to the Waimangu Geyser, but they are not, always fortunate enough to see it play. Sometimes the cauldron looks as mild as a mill pond, and then plays with fiendish delight directly the party has left, or it may miss a day, and then play during the night, “when only the stars can see.” However, those who have seen the eruption say it is more than magnificent, and decidedly awful and awesome. The surrounding country is in a state of great activity at present, and even Whakarewarewa, Botorua, is more than usually active.

I attach a brief account of the further outbreak at Waimangu, and of the newer geyser at Botomahana. It may interest some of your readers to know a little about the sort of country we live in. PHYLLIS BROUN.