AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue VII, 17 August 1901, Page 325

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee. August 13. A MOST SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL was given last Thursday evening in the St. Luke’s Parish Hall, Mount Albert, as a welcome to Trooper Wilkins, who has just returned from South Africa. This function wys mainly due to the exertions of Mr May (churchwarden of St. Luke’s Church), as Trooper Wilkins was born in the district, and lias always been a member of St. Luke’s Church. The attendance was very large, there was scarcely seating accommodation for all those present. Mr and Mrs May must be congratulated on the success of the function. Rev. W. H. Wilson (vicar of St. Luke’s) took the chair, and made an able and appropriate speech in welcoming back the trooper, to which Trooper Wilkins responded. During the evening piano solos were rendered by Misses Miller and Dixon; songs, Mrs Wilson, Misses Johnston, Martin, Chambers-Taylor, Kyan, and Mr Farley, Light refreshments were handed round, and then the forms were cleared ftway, and dancing was indulged in. Amongst the ladies present were: —Mrs W. H. Wilson, dark costume, black toque relieved with chou of red velvet; Mrs Drover, Lincoln green bolero and skirt, white vest, toque relieved with blue: Miss Drover, fawn costume, turban toque; Mrs Lewinberg, dark skirt, fawn jacket, toque with flowers; Miss Dixon, dark skirt, blue silk evening blouse, the decolletage was finished with lace; Miss Newall, black costume, the neck finished with deep point lace; Mrs May, dark skirt, fawn jacket, sailor hat; Mrs Woodroffe, striking red and black plaid skirt, white isilk blouse; Miiss Woodroffe, brown; Mrs Wilson, black costume; Miss Ryan, dark gown; Misses Willis (2), dark skirts, fawn jackets, sailor hats; Mrs Jamieson, black; Mrs Barker, dark costume finished with fox fur; Miss Miller, navy bolero and skirt, white vest; and her sister wore a plaid skirt, canary silk blouse; and her friend wore a navy bolero and skirt, white blouse; Miss Jackson, mourning costume; Miss Martin, black lustre skirt, plaid blouse with cream lace yoke; Mrs Wood, black costume, azure blue silk toque; Mrs Dixon, black costume; Misses Cham-bers-Taylor (2), wore navy serges, sailor hats; Mrs Waymouth, black skirt, fawn cape, toque with feathers and autumn leaves; Mrs Hurfit, dark costtime, toque with red cherries; Mrs Harrason, black; Miss Jones-Parry, navy blue serge with gold braid, hat Harrison, black; Miss Jones - Parry, black costume, white pearl straw' toque with bead passementerie ami feathers; Misses Stevenson (2), dark

costumes; Miss Barnes, green and white; and her sister wore navy; Mrs Farley, black costume, bonnet with red flowers; Miss Farley, navy gown, hnt with red; Mis Daislcy. black; Miss Daisley. dark skirt, light blouse; Misses Harvey (2). navy costumes; Mrs Wheeler, black gown with ,u

large picture hat turned back off face with orange velvet and ostrich plumes; Miss Tichbone, navy costume; Mrs Garrett, black relieved with white) Miss Garrett, Lincoln green skirt, azure blue and white striped silk blouse, green velvet Tam-o’-shan-ter toque. THE PAKURANGA HOUNDS met on Wednesday last at The Monument, Otahuhu, and from here proceeded to Mrs. Benwood’s property at Mangere. it was a beautiful day. the air. though moist, was soft and mild, being springlike in its gentle caressing warmth, and the sun shone forth brightly in the midst of a perfect azure sky. The hounds, which are in perfect hunting condition, ran beautifully. Immediately the hounds were thrown off in a ploughed field (Mrs. Benwood’s property), a fine hare was on foot. The hounds, without forcing any extraordinary pace, appeared well settled to the scent, and not inclined to flash over it a yard. Away pussie took them through Air. Paul’s property in a circle back passing through Mr. A. Henwood's estate, to where she started with another similar circle. A kill ultimately resulted. Two other hares were started in the same property with similar runs, and were killed. A fourth hare was started in Mr. Baker’s property, but as pussie took to paddocks where the hounds were forbidden to enter, they had to be called off. The huntsman then proceeded to Ihumata. Amongst the farmers’ properties I he hounds passed during the afternoon were: Mrs. Hen wood, Messrs. A. Henwood. —. Henwood, Baker. McKenzie, Wyman and Westney. There were a great many falls during the afternoon, as the country surrounding Mangere is trappy, there being so many blind ditches. Amongst the numerous unfortunate ones who came to grief was a gentleman from H.M.S. Mildura; he and his small greysteed took a complete somersault, but were soon both on their feet again, none the worse for their mishap. Mr. Evans and his charger. Monk, attempted a similar feat, but Monk, evidently- finding the ditch more comfortable, refused to move, and it required the exertions of two or three other bipeds before he made any- attempt to regain his feet. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Moody (Mike), Mrs. Crowe (Dick); Miss N. Gorrie (-Starlight), Miss Griffiths (Neck or Nothing), Miss Abbott (Tuirne). Misses Baker, Davies, Stribley (2), Williamson, Buckland, Wynyard, Messrs. Crowther (Skipper), Paton, Niell, Adams, Kinloch (Specs), Pittar (Marine), Bloomfield (M’Liss), Ralph (2), S. Buckland. Evans (Monk), and an officer of ILM.A. Mildura, etc., etc.

Driving were Mrs. Kelly and family,

Miss Olive Buckland and frit nd, and Messrs. Lockhart and Colgrove, etc.

Our Hamilton correspondent writes: The ban >«. iii- *? f th“ Hamilton Library took place on Thursday c»C2JDg at the Volunteer Hall, and was decidedly successful. It was partly fancy dress, several representing books, for which prizes were given to the best representation. Miss Cogswell as "Little Dorrit” took first lady’s prize, a pretty fan; and Mr W. H. Paul as "Sky Pilot" was unanimously declared the winner of the gentleman’s. Among those who appeared in fancy dress, 1 noticed Mrs Major as "Cameos." Miss I.Sandes. “The Golden Butterfly": Miss Scott. “Young America’ ; Mrs rarrar. “Under the Red Robe": Miss Browning. "Out of Fashion"; "Dancer in Y’ellow, Miss Carey: “Victim of Good Luck.” Miss M. Carey; Miss Henry,

"Helen McGregor”; Mrs Currie. “Under Two Flags"; "Grey and Gold,” Miss A. Gillet: Miss Cogswell, “Little Dorrit"; Miss Hill. "Golden Butterfly”; Miss Sturgess, •‘Lilac Sun Bonnet"; Miss Heyes, "Golden 1 enny”; “Dancer in Yellow.” Miss Gill: "Geisha.” Miss Oberlin Brown: "Night and Morning,’’ Miss Munroe: "Geisha.” Miss Rinston; “Yellow Aster,” Mr Currie: “Sky Pilot,” Mr Paul: “Huntsman.” Mr Chalmers; "Scottish Chief.” Mr Gordon: “Sign of the Cross.” Mr J. Burd; “Footballer.” Mr Nazer. The dresses were particulariv admired were Mrs Major’s “Cameos.’’ Miss I. Sandes’ ••Golden Butterfly.’’ and Miss Browning’* “Out Fashion.”

PHYLLIS BROUN.