AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue X, 7 September 1901, Page 468

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, September 3. MUSICAL EVENING. Dr. and Airs Thomas, who are removing from Ponsonby to Symondsstreet, were entertained at a most enjoyable musical evening given in their honour by Dr. and Airs Knight at Severn House, Ponsonby. Airs Knight received her guests in a trained black brocade skirt, claret silk bodice trimmed with jet and chiffon; Airs Thomas, handsome dress of seqwin net over black silk; Airs H. W. Wilson, black merveilleux with lace yoke and sleeves; Airs (Dr.) Parkes looked exceedingly nice in black moire, net trimmings, crimson rosette, with long ends on bodice; Mrs A. B. Reynolds, black brocade, velvet and silver trimmings; Mrs Hugh Owen wore lovely rose pink silk bodice with satin skirt; Airs Suggate, cream broche dress, relieved with crimson roses; Airs Sim, black silk poplin, white vest; Aliss Owen, Royal blue bodice with point lace vest, black skirt; Airs C. J. Parr, dress of fawn voile, lace collar; Aliss Kinivig, white silk evening dress; Aliss A. Owen, cream silk dress; Airs B. Baker, fawn dress trimmed with blue; Airs Alanning, black and white dress; Mrs J. Stewart, Tussore silk dress, Alaltese lace. The table was decorated with mirrors, upon which stood glassea of narcissus and jonquils tastefully arranged. Sweets and savories of all kinds were boun-

tifully provided. Music and cards were indulged in. and a most delightful evening was spent by all. DANCE OF WELCOME. A very successful dance was given in Sowerby’s Hall on Friday, August 30th, by the students of the Auckland University College, as a welcome home to Captain Alajor and Corporal Roberts, who have lately returned from South Africa. Some forty couples were present, and dancing was kept up till after one o’clock. The arrangements were excellent, and the dance was generally voted the most successful yet held in connection with the college. Among those present we noticed: Airs. Segar, black velvet, trimmed with lace; Airs. Thomas, black satin and lace; Airs. Runciman, black silk; Airs. BrookSmith, black merveilleux; Airs Young, satin costume trimmed with jet; Afme. de Alontalk, black satin, trimmed with lace; Miss Patterson, red, with yellow lace; Aliss Gray looked ■well in white, set off with blue; Miss E. Afyers, white satin, trimmed with chiffon; Afisses Smith, black satin, trimmed with sequined net; Miss Hull, black satin skirt, white lace bodice, trimmed with black ribbon; Aliss Baker, black grenadine; Aliss Alclntosh, white, pink roses; Aliss Hunt looked charming in pink chiffon; Aliss Torrance, black, with red roses; Aliss Hosking, white, trimmed with satin and lace; Miss Brook-Smith, white, blue sash; Aliss Dinneen, black skirt en traine, salmon pink bodice; Aliss Aletealfe, black lace en traine; Aliss Steele, white, red roses in coiffure; Aliss Brown was much admired in blue figured silk; Aliss Hardy, white silk en traine, pink roses; Miss Hesketh, white satin; Miss Anderson, black; Aliss C. Anderson, white silk; Aliss Runciman, blue silk, trimmed with

black velvet; Miss Young, yellow «ilk, lace zouave; Miss R. Runeiman, pale green; Miss Bramwell, blue and white silk; Miss M. Aletealfe, white silk, trimmed with chiffon; Miss E. de Alontalk, white en traine.

The fourth annual military “At Home” in connection with the Onehunga Rifle Volunteers eventuated on Friday last, and was a great success. The hall was well filled, and among the guests were a number of visitors from Auckland. The committee were most assiduous in their endeavours to minister to the comfort and enjoyment of the company, and everyone was delighted with the danee. Aly Rotorua correspondent writes:’

A very enjoyable parish social was held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, the Rev. H. G. Blackburn presiding. The room was very comfortably arranged with chairs and small tables, instead of its usual furnishings — schoolroom desks — and about forty members of the church and several visitors were present. Air Blackburne shortly addressed the people present about the new chancel, which he hopes to see added to the church before next Christmas. A short programme was gone through, and at the conclusion very nice light refreshments were handed round. The programme consisted of two glees by the choir (Mr Blackburne conducting), and songs by Afisses Campbell, Afalfroy, and Griffiths, Afessrs Parker, Webber and Sharpe, and Rev. Blackburne, and a recitation by Aliss French. Miss Empson played all the accompaniments. There were several counter attractions, unfortunately, on the evening of the perish social, one of the chief being a splendid poi dance at Whakarewarewa.

Miss Amy Stevenson’s pupils, kindly assisted by friends, gave A CONCERT in Wesley Hall, Pitt-street, on Thursday evening last. The affair was purely a private and an invitational function. The stage was decorated with arum lilies, macrocarpa, and grasses, and the hall was draped with blue art muslin. The programme was: Piano duet, Misses Colegrove and Batger; violin solo, Master Alan Donald; songs, “Queen of Angels,” “When the Swallows,” and “A Memory,” by Miss Evelyn Mitchell; violin solo, Miss Gwen Davis; songs, Mr C. H. Young; ’cello solo, Miss A. Taylor; violin duet. Miss Dorothy Nicol and Miss Stevenson, was encored, as also was the violin solo by Miss Dorothy Nicol, a very clever little girl, who played most charmingly for such a little one; quartette. Miss Amy Stevenson, Dr. Cox, Mr Palairet and Mr Armstrong; piano solo, Miss Alice Law; and violin solos by Misses Bessie Laseron and Violet Burden. Amongst those present were Miss Amy Stevenson, black skirt, cerise pink velvet blouse, with black lace garniture; Miss Dorothy Nicol, white chine silk Empire frock, with satin ribbon garniture; Miss Gwen Davis, white muslin frock, with sky blue bows on shoulders; Miss A. Taylor, black skirt, white silk blouse, with black velvet; Mrs J. K. Davis, oyster grey silk, veiled in black net, with lace garniture; Mrs Nicol, black skirt, peacock blue silk blouse; Miss Morrison, black serge coat and skirt, with white lace tie at neck; Miss Bridgewater, black gown; Miss Colegrove, black lace evening costume, with transparent lace sleeves; her sister wore a black velvet costume, relieved with white lace; Miss Batger, black lace evening costume, with jet garniture; Miss Donald, black silk skirt, dome blue silk blouse, finished with -white lace at neck and black velvet bows; Mrs Donald, black broche skirt, lemon-coloured and azure blue striped blouse, with narrow plaid lines of black running through the pattern; Miss Judson, white skirt, pink blouse; Miss Bessie Laseron, white mousseline de soie, with lace finishings; Miss Volet Burden, white; Miss Evelyn Mitchell, black skirt, grey plaid blouse, white lace bertha; Miss Alice Law, black

silk, with chiffon sleeves; Mrs Stevenson, black; Miss Stevenson, black skirt, white blouse; Miss Law, black skirt, lavender and yellow shot broche blouse; Mrs Stericker, pink silk, with blaek velvet finishings; Mrs Torrance, brown silk; Miss Torrance, black lace evening costume, with black velvet shoulder straps; Miss Bellairs, dark skirt, pink plaid blouse; Mrs Cooper, black. The third anniversary TEA AND CONVERSAZIONE

of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, took place last week in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, which was densely packed. A substantial tea was provided from six o’clock to seven; then an organ recital in the church. The opening numbers were “Offertoire” (C. Collin), and “Ye-That Stand” (Spinnly), and later in the evening Mr Hunt also gave another - solo, “Maucea” (Tozer). Miss Whitaker sang “The Better Land” (Jude), while “The Dost Chord” (Sullivan) was sung by Mr Upfill, and “The Holy City” by Mr Chevis. The conversazione was held in the Parish Hall after the organ recital, when Rev. Canon Mac Murray gave an address. The Primate (Bishop Cowie) also gave a short address. A programme of musical items followed. A choir, consisting of upwards of 24 voices, under the conductorship of Mr R. Leslie Hunt, rendered “Softly Fall the Shades of Evening,” “Lullaby,” “Cannonvale,” “Sweet and Low,” and “Good Night, Beloved.” Songs were given by Mrs Parkes and Miss Hill, and a reading- by Mrs Gordon. Amongst those present were: Miss Mackay, black costume, black hat finished with (scarlet; Miss Frater, navy; Mrs E. C. Smith, black; Mrs Hart, royal blue gown with ecru lace zouave, royal blue velvet toque finished with cream lace; Miss Mowbray, black; Miss Daisy Mowbray, black skirt, azalea pink silk blouse, fawn jacket, sailor hat with pink ribbon bows; Mrs Goodhue, black costume, black hat with red roses; Mrs Parkes, black; Miss Leece, light tabac brown with white braiding, brown hat; Miss Fenton, black skirt* crushed strawberry pink silk blouse; Mrs Ireland and her daughters were studies in blaek; Mrs Wright, black skirt, navy corded blouse; Mrs Newton, black skirt, pretty domeblue blouse finished with white lace, black hat with plumes; Mrs Kender-

dine, navy; Misses White, black gowns; Mrs A. V. McDonald, black gown relieved with gobelin blue; Misses Cuff (2). mourning costumes; Mrs Roach, black; Miss Moss, mourning costume; Miss Buchanan, navy skirt, grey jacket; Mrs and Miss Cheeseman, black gowns; Mrs Steele, black gown, black sailor hat trimmed with dark blue; Miss Steele, dark costume, sailor hat; Misses Tisdale (2), dark costumes; Miss Baisley, dark skirt, light blouse; Mrs Tewsley, black skirt, coquelicot red silk blouse, trimmed with ecru lace, blaek toque with plumes; Mrs W. Nichol, dark skirt, green blouse; Mrs Leslie Hunt, black; Mrs Hill, fawn costume trimmed with brown, black velvet toque; Mrs Ward, black skirt, brown silk blouse trimmed with old gold, brown hat; Mrs Dewes, black skirt, white blouse, black hat; Miss Atkinson, black skirt, white and blue blouse; Miss Rich, black skirt, grey blouse, large picture hat swathed wtih fawn ostrich feathers; Miss Lusk, black velvet trimmed with point lace; Miss O. Lusk, dark skirt, light blouse; Miss Jordon, navy serge; Mrs Sealy, black silk; Miss Power, dark skirt, canary blouse, fox fur boa, brown beefeater straw hat trimmed with sprays of violets; Mrs Whitson, black velvet with point lace; Mrs J. K. Davis, black; Miss Wilkes, black lustrine with white lace collarette, white hat with black feathers and velvet trimmings, wreath of pink roses beneath brim; Mrs Theo. Kissling, black; Mrs Reade-Bloomfield, black silk: Mrs Lucas Reade-Bloomfield, black; Mrs Colegrove, dark skirt, grey blouse; Miss Binks, dark green tailor-made; Mrs Withers, black silk; Miss Withers, dark costume; Mrs E. Cowie, green coat and skirt, sailor hat; Mrs J. Cowie, navy serge, sailor hat; Miss Stubbins, black gown, bonnet to match; Miss Beale, dark skirt, white blouse.

On Wednesday evening last a grand concert and dramatic performance was held in the hall at St. John’s College, the proceeds being in aid of the funds of the College Cadet Corps. There was a very large attendance, and a splendid programme was provided for the occasion. The exhibition of physical drill and the manual exercise by members of the corps elicited no small amount of admiration. and, taken as a whole, was one of the features of the programme.

Musical items were rendered by a number of ladies and gentlemen. An amusing farce, entitled, “Anything for a Change,” brought the performance to a close, after which the hall was cleared, and dancing was indulged in for the remainder of the evening.

PHYLLIS BROUN.