AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue XIII, 28 September 1901, Page 612

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, September 24. The Avondale Jockey Club was very fortunate on Saturday last in the matter of weather. The day was beautifully fine, though a cold wind sprang up during the latter part and had the effect of making matters a little uncomfortable for the fair sex. The new plan of paying dividends on first and second horses was introduced for the first time. The course was in splendid order and the verdant setting in which the beautiful Ellerslie course lies, was looking at its best, and formed a fresh, bright green background whereverone’s gaze wandered over the spectators. Among the ladies present were Mrs Cox, cardinal skirt, fawn jacket, blaek hat with plumes; Mrs Thomas Morrin, mode grey voile, white hat, brim bent down at back of head, swathed with blue silk and finished with rosettes of the same in front; Miss Morrin, navy bolero and skirt finished with gold belt and buttons, white hat with roses; and her sister wore navy gown, white sailor hat with white ostrich plumes; Miss Hanua, iris blue cloth costume trimmed with black, spruce felt hat with silk ruchings; Mrs Niccol, black relieved with white braiding; Miss Griffiths, black bolero and skirt, white vest, black hat; Mrs Geo. R. Bloomfield, black skirt, green jacket, black hat; Miss ■inner, black tailor-made gown, sailor hat; and her sister wore royal blue costume, black hat; Miss Roberts, fawn coat and skirt; Mrs Geo. Roberts, black costume, black toque with pink flowers; Miss Sutton, black gown, sailor hat; Mrs (Major) George, black costume, black toque; Mrs Pittar, black gown, blaek bonnet with white roses; Mrs Pittar, black skirt, violet, velvet blouse, violet floral hat; Miss Pit tar, black costume with lavender silk vest, white sailor collar, black hat swathed with black and white ostrich plumes; Miss Torrance, bluey grey flecked tweed tailormade costume, cream hat swathed with red; Miss Percival, dark skirt, fawn jacket, black hat trimmed with pink; Mrs Angus Gordon, dark skirt, fawn jacket, black hat; Mrs Cattanach, black gown, grey jacket, black toque: Mrs Bell, naw: serge with velvet trimming, black Kat swathed with tulle; Miss Langsford. book green gown trimmed with blaek. black hat; Mrs VV, H. Churton, black gown, relieved with white, black toque finished with canary; ’ Mrs Oldham, slate grey with brocaded vest, blaek hat; Mrs Walker, black; Miss Atkinson, black skirt, red plaid blouse, fawn hat trimmed with red; Miss Davy, green costume, felt hat; Mrs Davy, black gown, black bonnet with scarlet flowers; Miss Thorpe, Lincoln green costume, black hat; Miss Buller, grey tailor-made gown, black hat; Miss Firth, black bolero and skirt, white vets, black hat with white beefeater crown; Mrs Markham, white serge, sacque jacket and skirt, black hat; Mrs Lawford, royal blue, black hat, Mrs Hope Lewis, navy, white hat trimmed with navy spotted foulard; Miss Lewis, nevy serge; Miss Gorrie, black gown, black hat; Miss N. Gorrie, navy plaid, black hat; Miss G. Gorrie, navy gown, hat turned off face with cardinal velvet; Miss Cotter, black gown with white Garibaldi sleeves, white square cut collar, blaek velvet hat; Mrs E. O’Rorke was much admired in an elegant costume of trained black skirt; black bodice reliever! with white, square cut lace collar, black hat with gold edgings nnd ostrich plumes, white rosettes beneath brim, fashionable blaek and white muff; Mrs Scott, black skirt, fawn jacket, black hat; Miss Waylans, navy; Miss Shepherd, black costume; Mrs Hanua, royal blue with black, black hat; Mrs Black, periwinkle blue gown, white square cut collar, black hat with pl Hines; Mrs Ranson, navy serge., brown toque; Mrs W. B. Collieck, black skirt, brown jacket, black hat; Miss Mitchelson, navey serge, sailor hat; Mias Draper, green gown relieved with white lace, black hat; Mrg Ware, black gown, black hat;

Miss Ware, gobelin blue with braiding of a lighter hue. white hat with white ■ilk; Mrs Foster, black with bands of ••ilk braiding, lavender tulle hat trimmed with poppies en suite; Mrs A. PWilson, navy serge, fur boa, black hat; Mrs Moody, black skirt, vehet blouse, black hat; Miss Moody, red costume; Mrs Creagh, blaek costume; Miss Creagh, black gown with black beads, white sailor hat; Mrs Crowe, dark skirt, fawn jacket, black Kat with black ostrich plumes and pink flowers; Miss Olive Buckland and her sister wore dark skirts, fawn jackets, sailor hats; Mrs Hamley, navy; Miss Wright, royal blue costume; Miss Thorne George wore a riding costume; Miss Scherff. navy serge coat and skirt, sailor hat.

THE REMUERA BACHELORS’ CLUB “AT HOME.” held in the Remuera Hall on Friday, 20th inst., proved a most successful function. The committee, which consisted of Messrs Thomson, Hutchinson, Corbett, Lennox, Reid, Ruddock, Shera, Morrin and Meredith, deserve great credit for their untiring efforts for the success of the evening. The hall was nieely decorated with bunting and flowers for the occasion. The flags were kindly lent by the Northern Steamship Company. The music aud floor were all that could be wished for. The supper was catered for and done ample justice to. The tables were tastefully decorated by some of the young ladies of the district. Mrs Corbett, handsome brocaded black silk; Mrs Stuart Reid, black silk trimmed with Honiton laee, and her daughter white; Mrs H. Kinder, black silk with sequin trimming; Mrs Beale (Parnell), blaek; Mrs Dr. Maitland, black silk en traine; Miss Buddle, black velvet, transparent lace sleeves; Miss Bleazard Brown, white silk finished with lace, and her sister looked pretty ill white silk, trimmed with Maltese lace; Miss V. Stone, yellow silk; Miss E. Gill;Hau. yellow silk with transparent sleeves; Miss Leys (Ponsonby), stylish black silk, veiled in net; Miss M. Dargaville, white; Miss E. Kinder, white muslin with white satin bands; Misses Beale wore white; Miss J. Draper, pink with black bands; Miss Syme, black; Miss K. Shera, white relieved with blue; Miss Coates, black silk; Miss M. Coates, white; Miss F. Ryan, heliotrope: Miss Tylden, white brocaded silk; Miss E. Tylden, white silk; Miss Mitchelson, pretty green silk; Miss Morrin, white net over blue; Miss May Cameron looked conspicuous in blaek, with blue rosette in hair; Miss Pearl Little, crimson and white; Miss Richardson, pink silk, black rosette in hair; Miss N. Carr, pink silk; Miss L. Atkinson, white, and her sister white with old gold; Miss J. Hardie, pretty white silk with shoulder straps of pink; Miss A. Hull, yellow silk; Miss A. Haslett, white; Miss Runciman, white cat in with purple velvet bands across shoulder; Miss M. Hesketh, white satin; Miss Waller, handsome white silk; Miss- Fraser, blue; Miss Rose, white; Miss K. Lennox, book muslin costume finished with frills edged with bands of black velvet ribbon; Miss J. Ruddock, white silk; Miss Thorpe, pink silk; Misses Price, white satin; Miss Dineen, heliotrope silk; Miss Biss, black silk; Miss IV. Cotter, black silk trimmed with white laee; Miss E. Pieree, pink silk; Miss G. Gorrie, cream silk; Miss N. Gorie, white; aud Miss D. Carr, white silk, tartan sash. Messrs Reid, Kinder, Finlayson (2), Beale, Leys, Lindesay, Owen, Donald (2), Peacoeke, Bedford, Sellers, Rose. Hume, Buddle, Syme, Cook, Burns, Wyman. Somerfield, Northcroft, Haslett. Allison, Abbott, Gorrie (2), Upton, Richardson. P. Mahon, L. Mair. Biss, Hesketh, Carpenter, Foster. Shera. Strong. Meredith. Worley, Bone, Ruddock, Corbett, Thomson, Reid, Hutchinson, Lennox, and others. AUCKLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY. The last euehre party of the season in connection with the Auckland Lawu Tennis Club took place last Thursdayevening in Mrs Sowerby’s Hall «ud was a pronounced success. The pretty little hall Has just comfortably filled to accommodate the forty or fifty tables occupied by players. Dr. and Mrs Parkes acted ns host and hostess of the eveaing. Euchre was played until about 11 o'clock, when sapper was served, after which the prizes were distributed. This over,

dancing oeeupied the rest of the evening, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. 'lTie tacky prize-wmnera were: Ladies, ’first. Miss Peacock; second. Miss Agnes Donald; the gentlemen's were won by Mr Moritsoa and Mr Bone. The two extra prises given for the highest score during the season were won by Mrs Manning and Mr Moritaon. Amongst those present were: Mrs (Dr.) King, who looked well in* Mack brocade, the bodice embroidered with steel beads; Mrs Coates was gowned in a block velvet, en traine; Mrs (Dr.) Parkes wore blush rose pink silk, contrasted with green silk; Mrs P. A. Edmiston, effective gown of French grey, with decorations of figured velvet; Mrs A. B. Donald, lovely figured fawn and green silk, trimmed with green velvet; Miss Donald looked sweet in a pale blue silk blouse and a black satin skirt; Miss Cooper was charming in a black tucked chiffon bodice aud satin skirt, piuk rosette in coiffure; .Mrs Haslett wore a black evening gown, brightened with crimson roses; Mrs (Dr.) Lawry, black and crimson gown, with drapings of black laee; Miss J. Runciman, pale green silk, with numerous frills edged with black velvet ribbon; Miss .Goodall, pink spangled blouse and eream silk skirt; Miss Peacock (Ponsonby) wore a black net, to which yellow roses gave a becoming touch of colour; Miss Margaret Peacock, ivory white silk, veiled in lace, pink roses on corsage and in her hair; Miss Prouse was gowned in a lovely cream brocaded satin, with sleeves and corsage drapings of rich cream lace, pearl orna-. ments and pale blue chiffon sash; Mrs (Dr.) Murdoch, yellow brocade, softened with white chiffon; Mrs Eliott Davis wore a sweetly pretty white silk gown, tucked and Inserted with white lace, and corsage bouquet of violets; Mrs Keesing (Suva) looked exceedingly well in black, with berthe of rich cream lace; Miss Lillie Slater was pretty in black, cream lace fichu and rose pink velvet belt; Mrs Tibbs was gowned in black satin, with vest and trimmings of heliotrope satin; Miss Ruth Runciman. tomato red silk blouse and a pale cream skirt; Mrs C. M. Nelson wore black silk gown, with a Maltese laee fichu; Miss Nelson was graceful in a geranium pink satin blouse and black satin skirt; Miss K. Nelson was much admired in a pale green silk blouse, with corsage bouquet of pink roses, black satin skirt; Miss Ledingham was in black, lovely, lace collar and blue velvet bands; Mrs I. Alexander wore a becoming French muslin, with sleeves and yoke of tucked vidlet silk; Miss Dolly Moir was dainty- in a pink silk blouse, softened with pink chiffon, aud a black skirt; Mrs Culpan wore blaek brocade; Mrs E. Ashton, primrose silk blouse, black satin skirt; Miss Crowther, white tucked silk blouse, relieved with violet velvet, black skirt; her sister looked well in black; Mrs (Dr.) Grant was in black satin, ornamented with jet; her sister also wore black; Mrs IV. Lambert, handsome blaek satin,* embroidered with silver galoon; Miss Greatbatch, amber silk blouse and black skirt; Miss Lambert, white; Mrs E. T. Hart, rose pink silk bodiee, with lace bolero, blaek silk skirt; Miss Hemus, black gown, trimmed with yellow silk; Miss Ryrie, pale blue gown; Miss Auriel Gittos was in white; Mrs T. Keesing, black satin, skirt and an amber tucked siik blouse;: Mrs F. Turner, white silk gown, with touches of purple velvet; Mrs Wilfred Manning, lovely white satin and lace; hFr sister wore a blue blonse, black skirt; Miss Hewin wore a handsome white satin skirt, and a pale yellow silk blouse; Miss Jones, heliotrope satin blouse, draped with lace, white silk skirt; Miss Kennedy, vieux rose silk blouse, black lace skirt; Mies Davey, white lace over pink silk blouse, and a black, skirt; Miss Effie Hanna looked charming in black, with touches of turquois blue velvet; Mrs W, J. Ralph, black gown, with pink roses on corsage and coiffure; Miss Jowitt looked graceful in blue brocade; Mrs Moritzon-, Nile green silk blouse, ornamented with black lace and jet, black Skirt. Among the gentlemen were Messrs (Dr.) Parkes, K. Goldie. (Dr.) Goldie, C. Leys, W. Lambert. J. R. Hanna, Ziman, (Dr.) Grant, J. Sims. Donald (2), Peacock, Manning, Tibbs, Crowther, Hemna, P. Turner, Eliott Davis, P. A. Edmiston,

Haslett, Coombe, H. Baker, I. Alexander. Kelly. HOCKEY CLUB,

Last Saturday afternoon the L’niversity Hockey Club played the Mt. Eden ‘ (Kotiro) Club at Newmarket. A large crowd assembled to witness the match, which was a very exciting one. After a very hard struggle the University Club was victorious by two points to nil. The afternoon tea, which was amply catered for by the University team, was thoroughly enjoyed by all. as it was an exceptionally cold afternoon. Amongdt the visitors were:—Mrs Talbot Tubbs, black skirt and fawn jacket, black tulle toque with red berries: Miss Bimeiman, brown skirt and white blouse with club’s colours, gem hat; Miss Myers, black Eton jacket and skirt, feather hat with large buckle; Misses Ireland wore frilled black foulard skirts, fawn jackets with black and white rev era, and black bats; Miss Ivy Buddle (on horseback), navy riding habit; Mrs Metcalf wore all black; Miss Trevithick, black costume; Miss Etta Cooper, brown eoat and skirt, hat to match; Mrs Stewart, black skirt, stylish long black coat and gem hat; Miss Coates, black coat and skirt, gem hat; her sister wore a navy costume with sailor hat; Miss Hart, stvr lish bine coat and skirt, grey b<S and sailor hat; Miss Dolly Moir -wore a black velvet dress, felt hat with folds of heliotrope silk: Miss E. Oxley, black bengaline skirt, long green jacket and gem hat; her sister wore grey tweed with a green merlawn blouse and revers, Eton jacketand blue toque; Mrs Wilson (Mt. Eden), navy blue coat . and skirt, small black bonet relieved with crimson; Mrs (Dr.) Coates, all black costume; Miss Lusk, black Eton coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Haven, black skirt and fawn jacket, sailor hat; Miss Holland, Czar blue coat and skirt, and white sailor hat; Miss P. Hanna, green costume with white silk yoke, black hat with green ehou; Miss A. Gittos, green dress with green velvet yoke, felt hat with black plumes; Miss Lavers, black costume; Miss Ada Cook. navy, blue Eton coat and skirt faced with white, white and red hat. My Rotorua correspondent wrißes: The early part of this week was saddened by the news of the death of President McKinley. As soon as the news came through on Sunday morning flags were flown at half mast. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church reference was made to the great statesman’s untimely death, a burial hymn was sung, and at the conclusion of the service the organist (Miss Empson) played the “Dead March’’ in “Saul.” At each of the other churches the same respect was paid to the President’s memory. I am sorry to say we are about to lose Miss Thomson, matron of the Sanatorium, from our midst. Miss Thomson has been in Rotorua seven years, and has made herself so indispensable. socially and otherwise, by her sympathy and help, especially in St. Luke’s church that we can hardly imagine the place without her. At a church social this week a handsome tribute was paid, her, when the viear (Mr Blaekburne), on behalf of the congregation and townspeople, with whom Miss Thomson is deservedly popular, presented her with a beautiful little gold watch (to be suitably inscribed this week). He gave voice to the universal regret at her departure, and hoped that she would accept the watch as a mark of affection, and esteem from the Rotorua townspeople, who wished her God speed. Mies Thomson was quite taken by surprise, and gracefully and feelinglythanked all for their gift and fortheir kind expressions towards her, and said she only wished she had deserved it more. A short programme was gone through during the evening, consisting of two glees by theehoir,songs by Misses Hutt and Wright. Dr. Kenny, Commander IXAbb, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Mhpson. Accompaniments were played by Misses Empson and Campbell and Mr Boult. After refreshments had been handed round “Auld Lang Syne” was sung by all present, then the National Anthem. At the close of the evening Dr. Kenny, on behalf of Miss Thomson, briefly thanked those preseat for their her.

A slight earthquake shock was felt here about oae o’clock on Saturday, but it was not alarming. My Paeroa correspondent writes:— , The Paeroa volunteers are much to be congratulated on the success of their social, which eventuated on Wednesday at the Criterion Theatre. The music as supplied by the band left nothing to be desired, and the catering, which was done by the ladies of the committee. was most ample. There was progressive euchre for those who did not care to dance, and a good dumber seemed to prefer ft. The first and second ladies’ prizes were carried off by Miss Shaw and Mrs Edwin Edwards; the gentlemen’s being secured by Mr J. Howie and Mr Gotz. After supper Captain McArthur made a very happy- little speech, thanking the various committees for the manner in which they had all worked, and declaring the winners of the etfchre prizes. Amongst the many pretty dresses worn I particularly noticed: Mrs John Edwards, in a cream satin brocade, made with a train, the long sleeves were finished at the wrists with jewelled insertion, a pretty cream fichu completed this toilette; Mrs Harston wore a crimson corded silk blouse, trimmed with ribbon velvet, the front of the blouse being tucked black lustre, skirt also tucked; 3*s De Castro, c.ream broche silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Gotz, black silk, white opera cloak; Mrs J. W.■» Mackay, cream blouse relieved with pastel blue silk, black skirt; Mrs N. Payne (Thames), black silk; Mrs Edwin Edwards, lettuce-green silk blouse, with ruchiugs of narrow satin ribbon, black silk skirt; Miss Coote, cream silk fichu of cream lace threaded with black bebe ribbon, black satin. skirt; Mrs Brunskill, tomato-red velvet blouse, guipure lace fichu, black skirt; Miss N. McArthur, eream nun’s veiling; Miss Hubbard, pink evening blouse, black skirt; Miss E. Hubbard, cream silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Shaw, black silk; Miss Sylvia Smith, tucked blue silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Goonan, white; Miss Hackett, cream silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Evans, black silk; Miss Silcock. cream; Miss Gibbons, black surah silk blouse, trimmed with ribbon velvet. Hack lustre skirt; Miss Shroff, yellow silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Clayton, black and .yellow; Miss McGeehan, blue blouse, • black skirt; Miss McCallum, white muslin: Miss Lyes, white muslin; Mrs Nothan, terra.- cotta Liberty silk blouse, black skirt. On Wednesday evening the Rev. F. A. Bennett delivered a most interesting and instructive lecture, in the Wharf-street Hall on tha “Condition of the Maori People,” Mr Cock being in the chair. The Rev. Cowie was also on the platform. The Rev. F. A Bennett is a most eloquent speaker, with a thorough grasp of his subject. In the course of his speech he dealt strongly on the desirability- of the education of Maori girls, a collection for which was taken up at the conclusion of the rev. gentleman’s lecture. It is to be regretted a greater number of people did not avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the speaker. The Choral Society are busy practising the “Merrie Men of Sherwood Forest,” for their forthcoming concert on October 4th. We wish the Society- every success in their initial performance.

PHYLLIS BROUN.