AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue IX, 31 August 1901, Page 419

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, August 27. DRAWING-ROOM EUCHRE. Mr and Mrs Ziman’s “Euchre At Home’’ on Saturday evening was simply delightful. “The Grange” is a charming place for entertainment, for the rooms are large, and the conservatory, which was lighted up with Chinese lanterns and tiny coloured lights for the occasion, looked like fairy-land. The guests occupied about 16 tables, and play was kept up merrily until about 10.30, when Mr Ziman announced that it was the last game, and the usual “playing off” was gone through. Mrs Hugh Wilson was the winner of the first prize (a very handsome one), the second being won by Mrs Crawshaw. The gentlemen’s were won by Mr Donald and Mr Ralph. The supper-table, decorated with white flowers, pale green satin and fairy r lamps, was laden with refreshments and confectionery of every description. Mr and Mrs Ziman received at the drawing-room door, the latter wearing a trained black silk, the bodice encrusted with black lace and adorned with a ‘spray of white and yellow flowers; Miss Bessie Ziman wore a dainty white silk frock; Mrs C. J. Parr was gowned in a lovely white satin trimmed with Limerick lace; Mrs Hugh Wilson, white silk gown profusely tucked and inserted with lace; Mrs J. R. Hanna was in black merveilleux, the velvet bodice ornamented with jet; Miss Mabel Hanna, ivory tucked silk en, traine, with silver galoon on corsage; Miss Effie Hanna wore a black satin skirt, black net bodice spangled with gold sequins, pink rose in coiffure; Miss Myers, charming white tucked silk, with touches of black velvet; her sister also wore white; Mrs Crawshaw wore black silk and lace; Mi's (Dr.) Bedford, black merveilleux skirt, and blaek tucked chiffon bodice; Mrs Hugh Owen, handsome black silk, with transparent lace sleeves, chou of pink chiffon on corsage, and in coiffure; Mrs Keesing looked sweet in white silk and lace, blue forget-me-nots in her hair; Mrs I. Alexander wore an elegant black satin encrusted with jet; Mrs Tibbs, black silk trim-

med with black and white lace; Miss Violet Tibbs, white muslin trimmed with rose pink; Miss Frances George looked pretty in white; Mrs Baker, black and crimson; Mrs W. J. Ralph, wore black silk and lace, crimson rose in coiffure; Mrs P. A. Edmiston, very pretty French grey gown with berthe of white chiffon edged with blaek; Mrs (Dr.) King wore a handsome black merveilleux with jet corsage; Miss Edmiston, blue silk blouse inserted with white silk and lace, black satin skirt, blue chiffon chou in her hair; Mrs Henry Wilson, elegant black satin en traine; Miss Dolly Moir looked winsome in a shell-pink silk blouse, softened with chiffon, and a black skirt; Miss Cooper looked exceedingly well in a black satin striped voile, with soft gauzy sleeves, and pink rosette in her hair; Miss Donald wore a very pretty blue silk blouse softened with lace, and a black satin skirt; Mrs W. Douglas was gowned in blaek satin; Miss Winnie Leys was charming in white lace over shell-pink, large bow and pendent ends of pale blue chiffon on side of corsage; Miss Hudson looked bewitching jn pink silk, with a crimson rose in her hair and on corsage; Mrs C. Smith, ivory brocaded satin blouse and black satin skirt; Miss Kennedy, vieux rose silk blouse, black lace skirt; Miss Brabant looked pretty in white silk brightened with bauds of ruby velvet. Amongst the gentlemen were: Messrs. Henry Wilson, C. J. Parr, Cecil Leys, P. A. Edmiston, J. R. Hanna. A. Myers, Donald (2), Tibbs (2), B. Baker, W. Douglas, Keesing, Brabant, Dr. Bedford, H. Foster, Dr. Hugh Owen, H. M. Wilson, Dr. Goldie, A. Goldie, G. Ralph, Alexander, C. Smith, Dr. Hood, H. Vaile, N. George, etc.

The North Shore Sailing Club held their annual social on Friday in the Foresters’ Hall, Devonport. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags, pictures of well known yachts, and yachting scenes. There was a good attendance of members and friends, and Mr E. W. Alison presided. The chairman congratulated the club upon its sound position, and said that he hoped every encouragement would be given not only to this club but to yachting generally. During the interval the chairman presented the following trophies won during the past season: —First class, silver afternoon tea set, presented by Mr A. Alison, commodore, won by Capt. Gibbs’ Spray; second class, gold watch, presented by the Devonport Ferry Company, won by Mr Murphy’s Peri; third class, Gladstone bag, presented by Capt. Parker, vice-commodore, won by Mr S. Mays’ Paua ; fourth class, set fish knives and forks, presented by Mr P. Delaney, won by Mr R. Wilson’s Rambler; fifth class, dinner gong, presented by Messrs Stevenson and Frater, won by Mr J. Reed’s Mona; 24ft class, aneroid, presented by Mr A. Grattan, won by Mr E. Message’s Eulalie; general handicap, Ist prize, silver cup, presented by Mr J. Dunning, president, won by Mr E. Alexander’s Irish Lily; second prize, pair of binoculars, presented by Mr J. Dunning, won by Mr T. Le Huquet’s Uira; third prize, photo enlargement, presented by the secretary, won by Captain Barker’s Mavis. A number of fine kinematographic views were exhibited, these comprising, among other interesting places, the U.S. cruiser Brooklyn steaming up New York Harbour,' the R.M.S. Coptic in a gale, the accident to Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht Shamrock 11., and about GO local yachting views and comic pictures. The programme was provided by the Spray Orchestra: Mr A. McMurtrie, Miss Boulton and Mr Gillett, Miss Heyward, Mr Woolley, Miss Crosher, Messrs Woolley and McMurtrie, and Mr Will Skerre'tt. At the conclusion of the programme dancing was indulged in until an early hour this morning. One of the pleasant affairs of the past week was a particularly SUCCESSFUL DANCE BY THE AUCKLAND TENNIS CLUB. It took place in Mrs Sowerby’s Hall on Thursday evening, there being about 150 present. The committee who controlled the general arrangements worked most assiduously, with the result that nothing was left wanting to ensure the comfort and promote the enjoyment of the company. Dancing, to excellent music, commenced shortly after eight o'clock.

and was kept up with vigour till ft o’clock, when an adjournment was made to the supper room, where the lady members of the club had provided a tastefully laid out repast. The next progressive euchre in connection with the Club takes place on September the 19th, and promises to be as successful as the previous ones. Among some present I noticed:—Mrs (Dr.) King, who looked well in a bla -k merveilleux, with jet corsage; Miss Cooper was charming'in a shell pink tucked silk, and soft white lace; Mrs C. M. Nelson wore rich black silk; MisscNelson looked graceful in white brocade: Miss K. Nelson wore white satin: Mrs (Dr.) I’arkes was in a black silk toi’ >t; Mrs Coates wore black silk; Mrs Goodall, black silk, Mrs (Dr.) Thomas wore a lovely white satin, covered with spangled net; Miss Winnie Leys pink silk, with knot of turquoise, blue ribbon velvet on side of corsage, was very effective; Mrs (Dr.) Lowe wore black satin, encrusted with steel; Miss Maud Murray, white silk; Mrs Montague was in black silk; Miss Towsey was graceful in pink satin, with touches of black; Mrs Lusher wore a black silk skirt, and a blue silk blouse; Miss Brewer (Wellington) was in green silk; Miss Jordon wore blue silk; Miss Gee was in white silk, with silver spangles; Mrs Roach wore black satin, veiled in spangled net; Miss Davy was in pink silk; Miss B- Atkinson looked well |in black satin, with rose pink velvet on decolletage; Miss Hemus wore black merveilleux; Miss Sturges was in white satin; Mrs Moritzon wore a black silk skirt and a pale blue silk blouse; Miss Jowitt, black and white; Mrs Stevenson, black silk; Miss Myers was in pink crepe; Miss Holland wore yellow silk and white lace; Miss Hooper was in black, relieved with red; Mrs McCallum wore white brocade; Miss Reid was in black and pink; the Misses Moses wore black and pink, and black and blue respectively; Miss Player, while silk. Amongst the gentlemen I noticed Messrs Coombe, Bilton, Thomson, Leys, Simpson, Donald (2), McCrae, McCaughey, Airey, Montague, Holland, Hemus, Moritzon, Dr. Thomas. Dr. Parkes. Dr. Lowe, Dr. King

A very pleasant evening was given last week by Mr and Mrs H. M. Clark, Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby, to their friends. Progressive euchre was played in the drawing-room. After twelve games had been indulged in an adjournment was made to the dining-room, where a dainty supper was served. Some good music afterwards brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Mrs Clark wore a pretty red velvet blouse, lace collar, black silk skirt; Mrs (Dr.) Bedford, silk grenadine blouse, black strapped skirt; Miss Smith, pretty green silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Angus, pink silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs H. Wilson, black silk grenadine dress; Miss Kinvig, pale blue silk blouse, cream skirt; Miss George, pale blue striped silk blouse, black skirt: Mrs Wilson Smith, black satin bodice, with red roses, figured skirt; Mrs Dalrymple, black velvet blouse, black brocade skirt; Miss Easton (Dunedin), black silk blouse, tucked skirt; Miss English, heliotrope silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Gulliver, striped silk blouse, black merveilleux skirt. There were also present Messrs Clark, Wilson, Gulliver, Angus, Paterson, Coombs, Watt, Kinvig, Thomson, George, English, and others. MUSICAL MATINEE. The concert given by the Musical Matinee Society in St. Sepulchre’s Parish Hall yesterday afternoon was not so largely attended as the prior one, though the concert proved to be of the same high artistic order. The following was the programme:—Two piano quartettes, by Misses Dora Judson, Batger. A. L. Colegrove, M. Heywood; Miss Mary Day sang with good taste and expression Mascheroni’s “For All Eternity." with violin obligato by Herr Kreutzer, and “The Promise of Life" (Cowan); two piano solos by Miss M. Heywood, while Herr Kreutzer gave in his usual polished style two violin solos. The platform was artistically decorated with arum lilies and greenery. Refreshments were served to the pegformers in an ante-room, after the concert.

Mrs Owen, grey skirt, with bauds of blaek braid, at heiu. blue (golieliu) blouse, fox fur cape, black hat; Miss Edith Owen, fawn jacket ami skirt, reLexed with white, white sailor hut; Mrs Williams, dark green gown with red collar, black toque; Mrs Stone, black; Miss Reid, tawu g »wn, icd hat; Miss Blanche Bank* (Waikato), blaek gown relieved with white, black hat with plumes; M ss U. tuff, black gown, sailor- hat; Mrs 80.-eawcu. blaek gown, violet vest, violet toque; Mrs T. Reid, .black gown; Mrs Newton, brown gown with velvet trimmings, blaek velvet hat with feathers; Miss Langsford, dark blue finished with azure blue, toque eu suite; Mrs Phillips, blaek silk costume, black bonnet with white roseties; Miss Phillips. Prussian blue coat and skirl, sailor hat; Miss Buller, grey tailor-made gown, blue collar, black velvet hat with white feathers; Miss Batger. eleetrique grey lustre, blue vest, sailor hat; Mrs Sterieker. blaek gown, sailor hat; Miss Hvwjn, claret coloured serge, with bl'.icli braid, grey hat with red roses; Mrs Janies, blaek, black bonnet; Miss James, grey skirt, velvet jacket, black hat with yellow; Mis Heywood, black silk, blaek bonnet; Miss Heywood, black costume, with white tucked silk yoke, black toque; Miss Cameron, black cashmere, with white revers, black hat with feathers; Mrs Biss, black silk, fox fur boa, black bonnet with violets; Miss Colegrove, dark skirt, brown jacket, black hat; M'ss Baker, black skirl, brown cloth cape, blaek hat; Mrs Bachelder, Soutre brown costume, with yellow pipings, black hat; Mrs Petrie, dark green coat and skirt; Miss E. Smith, black gown, with fuel; ed white silk let in at neck, black hat swathed with white silk; Mrs Fenton, black; "Miss Fenton, dark green costume, with fur trimmings, black hat with red flowers; Mrs Hutchison, black gown; Miss Flora McDonald, grey, with black braid, hat with yellow flowers; Mrs Hudson, navy costume, black bonnet; Miss Crowther, black skirt, grey blouse, cream laee zouave, black and grey toque; Miss Millie Heywood, navy serge, white vest; Miss Girdler, blaek gown, white vest, fawn deer-stalking felt hat; Miss Horton, chocolate brown gown, with ecru lace encrustations, blue ribbon round neck brown felt hat with swathing of brown velvet, relieved with blue silk choux; Mrs Horton, navy serge coat and skirt, faced with whit. black hat with plumes: Mrs Workman, blaek silk. With While lace applique. black bonnet; and her daughter wore a Sultan red eashmeie w. black braid; Mrs IL Gdf.Han blaek costume, black toque. i isYonge. navy serge. sailor nai, Miss Gilfillan. black skirl, fawn jaAet. black toque; Miss Pierce, navy tailor-made gown. Mark toqiirDevereux. black skirt, blark \ < blouse, sailor hat; Miss Kensington, golden brown costume, black lint; Ira Ware, plaid dress, trimmed with bands of. brown velvet, black toque; Mrs Dignan, black silk, black velvet toque, with white lace; H" I ',*' black gown, white vest, black hat. with white quill; Mrs Heather black costume, black bonnet: Miss lovyle, black skirt, dome blue silk blouse, hat trimmed with blue to match; her sister wore a black skirt, royal blue velvet blouse, sailor hat; Miss !• ;rth, black serge, black velvet toque, with white lace edgings; Mrs Roberts, black silk, black toque; Miss Stevenson (Ponsonby-). black i own. white vest, black toque; Mr A. Myers, black silk, black bonnet Miss Ettie Myers, navy blue, with white silk pipings, white hat, with swathings of blue; Mrs Munro, fawn dress, white vest, black hat, with green feathers; Miss Taylor, fawn skirt, brown jacket, fawn toque, with pink; Miss Thompson, Lincoln green costume, hut trimmed to match' Miss Daisy Stevenson, navy serge, black hat, with feathers; her sister wore a galois grey costume, white sailor hat; Mrs C. B. Stone, black bolero, faced with black and white striped silk, black skirt, white vest, black turban toque; Miss Vera Alexander, black skirt, gendarme green silk blouse black hat. with feathers; Miss Tilly, grey check, trimmed with black braid, black toque, with feathers; Mrs Lockhart, black lustre, black and white toque;'

Mrs Thomas Morris, pale oyster grey voile, with bias tucked skirt, sky blue tulle toque, with gold sfY*w crown, swathed with blue feathers, black lace ruffles around neck; Misses Motrin, navy serge boleros and skirts, gold belts, white vests, white fur boas—one wore a violet velvet toque, with blue goose quill; her sister wore sailor hat; Miss Fenton, grey gown, finished with black, small flat black hat, with oetriah plumes; Mrs O’Hallaron, electrique blue coat and skirt, fur boa, black and white hat; Mrs H. Biss, grey check tailor-made gown, black straw hat, with bunches of violets; Mrs Macindoe, navy gown, black hat, with ribbons; Miss Heather, black skirt, brown jacket, sailor hat; Miss Ware, green skirt, white'blouse, sailor hat; Mrs Walker, black silk, white dolman, black bonnet, relieved with white; Mrs Hipkins, navy gown, black bonnet; Mrs Egerton, black costume, white vest, black toque; Miss Rice, violet costume, sailor hat; Miss Bouillion, navy; Mrs Carpenter, brown gown, white vest, black hat; Miss Kitty Lennox, black skirt, fawn jacket, black toque; Mrs Theo Kissling, black fancy material costume, black boa. black bonnet, with feathers, tulle and velvet; Miss Zoe Thorne George, royal blue bolero and skirt, white vest, white satin beefeater crowned hat. with two brims, one of royal blue straw and the other white, the tout en semble was relieved with white quills; Mrs Chatfield, grey gown, black boa, black velvet hat, outlined with strings of silver beads;Mrs Colegrove, pretty violet serge, trimmed with velvet of a darker hue, violet hat; Mrs (Dr.) Lewis, navy coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs E. Morton, black, relieved with white; Mrs Goldie, black bolero and skirt, black toque, with touch of green; Miss Jessie Cooke, dark skirt, coquelicot red blouse, black hat. with plumes: Miss Coates, navy serge, black hat, with plumes; her sister wore a navy natte serge, sailor hat; Miss Oberlin Brown, navy serge, black hat; Mrs Oberlin Brown, black costume, black bonnet; Mrs (Dr.) Coates, grey flecked gown, black velvet bonnet, with white aigrettes; Miss (Theo.) Kissling, black skirt, black and white striped silk blouse, large black picture hat, with rosettes of tulle and black ostrich plumes; Miss Buddle, dark skirt, fawn jacket, black hat;

PHYLLIS BROUN.