AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XXII, 30 May 1903, Page 1533

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee. Alay 20. The date of the ball to be given to His Excellency the. Governor ami the Countess of Ranfurly has been definitely fixed for Tuesday, June Kith. Col. Davies, C. 8.. has kindly allowed the use of the Drill Hall fcr the occasion. Gentlemen’s tickets are to be .£ I 1/, and ladies’ 10/0 —the same prices that were charged for tickets to the ball given twelve years ago by the citizens of Auckland to Lord ami Lady Onslow. Lists ■have been placed in the hands of several prominent citizens, who will at an early date canvass for the names of gentlemen willing to act as guarantors against any loss. The ball, however, is being taken up so enthusiastically, not only by the committee, but by the public, that it is not at all probable that the guarantors will ever be called upon to fulfil their promises. The gathering should be one of the finest held in Auckland. The dancing room will be 140 feet by 70 feet, and the gun-room, 100 feet by 40 feet, will make an admirable supperroom, sb that the guests need have little, fear of the hall being- overcrowded. His Excellency J.ord Ranfurly kindly consented to open the MAORI GIRLS’ SCHOOL formally last Friday. The Governor was accompanied by Lady Ranfurly, Ladies Constance and Eileen Knox. The Viee-regal party were received at the gate by Canon Mae Murray, Mr Upton and others, and passed through a lane of Maori boys, who sang “God Save the King” in Maori as they passed. During the afternoon addresses were given by His Excellency the Governor, Bishop Neligan, Canon Mae Murray, Kev Bennet,. Alessrs Ngata. Upton, and H. B. Morton. Al the clo'se of the proceedirtgs

three hearty cheers were given for the Governor and party. Some of th<* ladies present were — Lady Ranfinly, in a very pretty Redwood faee-ulolh cosfunic. with long coat of same material, large black hat trimmed with ostrich feather*; Lady Constance Knox, pale blue grey zibeline Eton coat and skirt, cream vest with silver belt and a pretty shaded hat; Mrs Neligan wore a grey tucked voile, large black picture hat; Mrs Mae Murray, black costume, pretty black bonnet trimmod wifh wine-coloured velvet; Mrs Philson, grey costume with silver grey hat, trimmed with pink roses; Mrs Nelson. black cloth <-ostump, black bonnet relieved with touches of green velvet: Afrs Carver, dark blue doth coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Ar«on. pale grey gown, ercaai vest, pretty green hat; Mrs ’Com Philson. grey voile, trimmed with ecru insertion, black toque; All’s Kinder, black Eton coat and skirt, white silk vest, burnt straw hat trimmed with ribbon and autumn leaves; Ali*s Ladder (Sydnev). grey tucked caiicas, pretty grey hat; Airs A. \ . McDonald, blue tailormade doth gown, black and white toque. Airs Moss, black, handsome black cloak, black bonnet with violets; Aliss Moss, grey silk voile, with black strappings, pink hat; Aliss Annie Ross, blue cloth coat and skirt, with green velvet facings, pale blue flop hat with green wing; Aliss Stevenson, navy blue frieze with Paris lace, hat to match: Aliss . Sie\ onson. slate blur zibeline, black picture hat; Mrs Davis, black costume; Miss Dolly Davis, blue flecked tweed with black and white strappings, black hat : Airs F. Banmc, green cloth costume with black strappings. black toque, sable furs; Airs Nathan, blue cloth costume, cream vest, black picture hat ; Aliss .Mier Binney, blue frieze, strapped with blaek, white felt hat trimmed with ros?s; Aliss Tussie Binney. grey with green strappings. black hat: Airs Heather, black silk, black and white embroidered yoke, black toque, black oslrceh feather beft; Aliss Marjorie ’L’ole, blue doth piped with black, large black bat. an.l brown furs; Airs Gillies, black silk pink and black bonnet, feather boa; Aliss Gillies, brown tweed, tuscan hat. pheasant’s wing tippet and mnlT; Airs 11. I>. Alorton, black costume: Ali-:s Beay. black skirt, green velvet coat and black and green toque: Airs Nolan, cornflower blue Eton coat and skirt, black tucked silk blouse, pink hat: Aliss AVinnle Dudley, navy blue cloth faced with black, black hat; Airs AfcCosli Clark, braided black doth gown, black and cream toque: Misg McCosh Clark, dark nav\ blue tailormade cos! nine, tuscan straw hat trim-

med with velvet, ribbon and autumn berries; Aliss Shepherd, grey Russian costume, black and white toque trimmed with violets; Airs Dacre, black coat and skirt, black and silver bonnet, brown furs; Aliss Dacre. blue flecked

tweed trimmed with dark blue and white strappings, felt hat to match; Mrs ( aider, brown cloth, pink vest and pink bonnet; Aliss Buckland, black cloth, cream vest, blaek hat; Afrs Aicken, navy blue cloth coat and skirt, black bonnet: Aliss Olive Aickin, black tucked voile, black astracban toreador hat; Airs Hugh Campbell, blaek mourning costume, with brown furs; Airs Towsley. black *kirt. tucked black silk Eton coal, white vest, white boa and pale blue bat ; Airs Turner, black skirt, black silk blouse, large black picture hat ; Aliss Pierce, blue eo> tump with cream lace collar, blaek and green hat; Mrs Thomas, brown doth coat and skirl, brown hat: Aliss Beale, black voile skirt, sea-green silk blouse, cream net and insertion collar, black hat with feathers; Aliss Lusk, black tailor-made costume, white vest, blue hat; Aliss Dagmar Giliillan, rosewood costume, brown beaver hat; Ali-s Haultain, dark grey, blaek hat ; Airs Luke Bloomfield, grey Russian costume, white

relieved with crimson, Mack hat; klrs Colegrove, grey, pretty crimson hat; Mrs Ernest Beale, dark grey frieze, black hat; Misses Kerr Taylor (2), green cloth costumes, strapped with white, white hats; Mrs W. Churton, black cloth costume, black toque; Miss Julius (Christchurch), navy blue face cloth, trimmed with twine coloured applique lace, very pretty pink hat; Mrs Harold Fenton, black and white zibeline, black and white spotted silk collar, black picture hat; Mrs Canon Johnstone, black mourning eostume; Miss Johnstone, black skirt, tueked silk Eton coat, white vest, white hat with black trimmings; Miss O’Neill, black mourning costume, black hat; Miss Williams (Wellington), wore a very pretty pale blue tueked voile trimmed with cream lace applique, blue toque to match; Miss Keith (Napier), black skirt, black tueked silk blouse, pale blue vest, lovely boa and muff; Mrs Hooper, black skirt and long sac coat, pretty black bat trimmed with nasturtium. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES BY THE GOVERNOR. The annual demonstration of the Auckland centre of the St. John Ambulance Association took place on Friday evening last, at the Choral Hall. Amongst those present were His Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Ranfurly, Lady Constance Knox, and ■the other members of the vice regal party, and His Worship the Mayor (who presided) amt Mrs Alitchelson. Lady Ranfurly was presented with a bouquet by Mrs Mitchelson, and Lady Constance Knox with a bouquet bv Miss Lindsay, daughter of Dr. Lindsay. During the evening Mr Leslie Hunt contributed two organ solos, and the students gave proofs of their skill by treating patients with all sorts of imaginary injuries, xit the conclusion of the display Lord Ranfurly presented the certificates gained during the year. The proceedings concluded with votes of thanks to Lord and Lady Ranfurly, and the hon. medieil staff, Dr. Knight replying on behalf of the doctors, and a vote of thanks was given to the Mayor for presiding.

The Countess of Ranfurly wore a handsome black satin evening gown, the corsage having white Limerick lace arranged over the shoulders, with long stole c.lds falling in front and caught with diamond ornaments, black butterfly bow in coiffure; Lady Constance Knox looked sweetly pretty in black crepe-do-chine, with full sleeves of black chiffon: Miss Julius (Christchurch) wore a dainty pale blue satin evening blouse, with square collar edged with deep white lace, over a white chiffon vest, black silk skirt: Miss Costello, Hack evening gown, with greenstone ornaments and lovely white and pink floral silk cloak, the collar being edged with rose pink niching; Mrs Mitchelson, elegant black satin dress, adorned with silver ornaments: Mrs

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Rattray, bright blue glace silk blouse, relieved with white lace collar, black silk skirt en train?; Mrs A. Osborne Knight, black evening gown, long dove grey cloak: Miss Muriel Knight, white silk, with touches of black velvet; her VC- "ger sister wore cream silk; Mrs C.

M. Nelson, black velvet gown, with rich point lace collar forming revers; Mrs W. Chisholm McDowell wore white silk and lace blouse, and a black silk skirt; Mrs R. Bedford, turquoise blue and white silk evening blouse, and black silk skirt, wliite and black cloak; Mrs W. H. Parkes wore a handsome white silk with touches of bright blue silk and Paris coloured lace; Mrs Ernest Robenton was in white silk, and long cloak, edged with fur; Mrs Roach, bright blue silk blouse, and black silk skirt, blue bow in eoiffure; Mrs P. A. Lindsay, white silk, with transparent yoke ami sleeves, black silk skirt en traine; Miss Lindsay, white; Mrs Challinor Purchas, white silk gown, with black ribbon velvet threaded through corsage, forming a square; Miss G. Hunt, black lace evening gown, with cluster of pink roses on corsage; Mrs T. Hope Lewis, lovely ivory white silk, veiled ill white net, and caught on corsage with black lace motifs, blue bow in coiffure; Mrs Goldie, dark tweed costume and hat, pale grey ostrich boa; Miss Goldie wore a black dress with cream lace collar and a black picture hat; Miss Elsie Goldie wore a reseda green coat and skirt, and a black hat; Mrs H. Walker, blaek satin and lace; Mrs Fred. Baume, French grey voile, contrasted with blue silk, large black hat with plumes; Mrs Sidney Nathan wore white silk, lc<g jacket edged with fur, and a black picture hat; Miss D. Davis, pink silk and chiffon blouse, dark skirt, and blaek hat; Miss Chapman, brown velvet blouse, with cream lace collar, and dark skirt, black felt hat with white wings; Mrs Wm. Coleman, Wedgwood blue gown, ivory wliite brocaded satin opera cloak, with rich cream lace; Mrs Myers, blaek silk, with Maltese lace and jet; Miss Cooke, stylish black cloth costume, with cream lace scarf, green straw hat with folds of green velvet and green wings; Mrs Thos. Macky wore a black tucked silk blouse and voile skirt, rich cream lace collar; Miss Cardno. white silk blouse, with long full sleeves, black skirt; Mrs St. Clair, graceful white floral muslin, en traine, transparent yoke of chiffon, large black picture hat; Miss Bennett (Devonport), light blouse and fawn coat, blaek hat' swathed with fawn laee, dark skirt; Miss Edmiston, blaek brocade gown, violet hat swathed with Maltese lace, caught with violets; Mrs Hesketh, black gown and bonnet; Miss Hesketh, pale blue silk blouse, black skirt, and white hat: Mrs Thornes, dark gown, and black and gold bonnet ; Miss Kennedy pink blouse and black skirt, pink hat; Mrs J. J. Holland. black silk gown, en traine; Miss Holland, white silk and chiffon blouse, and blaek satin skirt; Miss Savage, autumn brown voile gown, with old gold silk vest; Miss Dawson, pale blue and white; her sister wore rose pink silk; Mrs W. G. Scott, white, white cloak, with feather trimming; ‘Mrs W. IV. Philson wore a black evening dress, with long lace sleeves, and white net collar, edged with satin ribbon. BISHOP NELIGAN’S RECEPTION. This took place in the Choral Hall, and is fully described in another portion of this paper. I'he Countess of Ranfurly wore black satin with black chiffon bow across de-

colletage, and flowing net bracelet sleeves, handsomely embroidered with blaek paillettes, black velvet butterfly bow in coiffure; Lady Constance Knox was attired in a semi-evening frock of blaek chiffon, spangled with paillettes, and a cream Luxeuil lace yoke; Mrs Neligan wore a handsome bright peacock blue gown with embossed velvet corsage; Miss Julius was in a pretty pale blue merveilleux blouse with white lace and chiffon, and blaek skirt; Miss Costello wore all black ; Mrs Mitchelson was in a black merveilleux evening gown, ornamented with jet; Mrs Campbell, black silk with ermine collar; Mrs Calder, blaek brocade with Irish lace collar; Mrs C. M. Nelson, black velvet gown with Maltese lace collar; Miss Nelson, pretty white tucked silk inserted with laee; Mrs Warren Blyth, black satin with rose pink velvet chon on corsage; Miss Williamson, dark costume; Miss Graves Aickin, black evening gown; Mrs Henry Wilson, ecru grasse lawn with cream lace applique; Miss Wilson (South), apple green satin semi-evening blouse with black lace insertion. black skirt; Mrs Ernest Beale, black gown; Mrs Kent, black satin with cream silk, Maltese lace bolero; Airs J. A. Tole, mauve satin blouse and black satin skirt; Mrs Wm. Gorrie, blaek silk gown; Miss Gorrie, white tucked silk with white Maltese laee collar; Mrj Brett, black brocade with white lace collar strapped with black velvet; Mrs Setb-sinith, black satin with a transparent yoke of rieh cream laee; Mrs Tibbs, crimson satin blouse and a blaek skirt: Mrs F. Baume, blaek satin with blue belt and ebon on low corsage: Mrs Devore, mourning eostume; Miss Devore, blaek dress with touches of white; Miss W. Leys, pretty white tueked silk; Mrs H. B. Alorton, black satin with touches of blue on decolletage; Airs John Reid, black silk gown; Airs T. W. Leys, black merveilleux, the square-cut corsage having lace transparencies; Airs D. W. Runciman. black silk : Airs Gray Dixon, grey voile, trimmed with cream laee; Miss Pearl Gorrie, white tucked silk; Airs T. Morrin, Paris coloured Bretonne net blouse, elaborately shirred, black satin skirt : Aliss Alorrin, dainty white tueked silk; Airs W. S. Douglas, black satin evening gown; Aliss Douglas, prettily tucked white silk; Airs (Prof.) Seagar,

opal-coloured silk; Mrs Robert on, French grey silk gown; Mrs Arthur Roberton, blaek silk with white lace; Mrs Gould, vieux rose silk blouse and black skirt; Airs Ashley Hunter, blaek cloth eostume; Airs Upton, black voile with white vest and under sleeves; Mrs Ashton Bruee, biscuit-coloured silk blouse with cream lace and black skirt; Miss Norrie, black merveilleux; Aliss Savage, pretty white tueked silk gown; Mrs H. Kinder, black merveilleux gown with white silk front; Miss LoJder (Sydney), pretty dove grey, glace silk Rns-eian blouse, with wnite tueked silk collar, black voile skirt; Airs Parkes looked graceful in white silk and laee, turquoise blue silk on corsage: Mrs Churton, dove grey glace silk prettily tucked and trimmed with white lace; Airs Coates, black brocade with transparent yoke of black lace; Aliss Clarice Alorrin looked pretty in pale pink silk with overdress of applique white net; Mrs Waller, blaek gown; Airs Oxley, white silk and white ostrieh boa; Mrs (Capt.) Beaumont, black silk with white vest; Aliss Goldie, handsome tucked

white satin Mouse with ereani laee incrustations, Mack skirt ;Mrs Lu wry. Mack silk and lace evening dress; Mrs Archdale Tayler, azure blue glace silk; Mrs E. Ashton, white tucked silk with lace insertion; Mrs Hope Lewis, ivorv pointd’esprit over silk Mouse with black laee motifs and Mack satin skirt; Miss white silk Mouse and Mack skirt; Mrs J. Beale, black satin evening gown with turquoise blue chou on decolletage; Mrs Speight, Mack tucked voile; Mrs Napier, black satin gown, trimmed with paillettes; Mrs Boarlman, black brocade; Miss Bleazard, grey and white snowflake zibeline; Mrs Foster, black evening gown; Miss Towsey, turquoise blue silk blouse with white lace collar, black skirt; Mrs Lusher, white silk gown; Miss Elsie Goldie, white silk blouse with Paris coloured laee collar and rosewood red skirt; Mrs Bedford, black silk gown with deep collar of Paris coloured laee; Mrs Kenny, black satin with white satin vest veiled in blaek laee; Miss Kenny, white satin blouse and blaek skirt; Miss Airey, dark grey zibeline; Mrs N. Burton, blaek silk with jet; Miss Gregory, rosewood red zibeline; Miss Dawson, cerise satin Mouse with Maltese lace collar and black skirt; Mrs Crawshaw, black costume:Mrs (Rev.) O’Callaghan, tweed costume with white vest; Mrs McKean, black silk gown; Miss Baber, grey vile with Limerick laee collar; Miss Jourdain, royal blue gown with white vest; her sister wore a grey tweed dress with white silk vest: Miss Cooke, rosewood zibeline gown with cream lace and sable; Mrs Shirley Hill, black cloth gov n, blaek and white yoke; Mrs Lind ay, blaek skirt, old rose silk blouse, white chiffon fichu; Mrs Pierce, blaek silk, pretty white cap; Miss Pierce, blaek semi-evening gown, transparent laee yoke; Mrs Briffault, black evening gown with ereani insertion;Miss Gladys Beale, blaek tuck' d voile skirt. Mack silk blouse, cream net and laee collar; Miss Ross, white tucked silk: Miss Dagmar Gilfillan. rose pink skirt, dainty white evening blouse; Mrs (Dr.) Collins, black evening frock, trimmed with jet: Miss Lusk, blaek skirt, blue evening blouse, trimmed with ecru insertion; Miss Olive Lusk, blaek skirt, white silk blouse, large blonde laee collar; Mrs Seth-Smith, black gown, white transparent yoke; Mrs Brookfield, black with cream insertion. THE PARNELL PING-PONG CLUB commenced their season last Tuesday night in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, with an open evening. There was a very fair gathering of ping-pongists, but evidently the rage for it is not going to be so general this year. Mr Withers, the secretary of the club,, was most energetic in looking after the players, especially in seeing;--that members of other elubs had some good games. The new serve, which some players are trying to bring in so as to abolish the under-the-table serve, was tried, but very few seem to like it as well as the old. During the evening light refreshments were handed. round. Amongst the gentlemen players I noticed Messrs. Duthie, Southall, Whitaker, Hill (2), Dawson, Hart, Ward (2), Innes, Dargaville, Withers, Weymouth, Lyons, Brooke-Smith, aifd Reid. Some of the ladies were;—Mrs Duthie, very pretty black frock, with transparent yoke and full sleeves of blaek chiffon; Mrs Phil. Morris, black; Miss Myra Reid, black skirt, white silk blouse; Miss Shera, black skirt, pretty blue muslin blouse; Mrs Marsack, black skirt, blaek silk blouse, with transparent yoke, love-

ly Maltese lace collar; Mrs Ireland, black with white vest; Miss Jennie Ireland wore a green linen skirt, pretty green flowered muslin blouse, transparent lace yoke, green ribbon; Miss Muriel Dargaville. black skirt, pink and white delaine blouse; Miss Ida George, black voile skirt, blue silk blouse, with white insertion; Miss Whitaker, black, with large turquoise blue ribbon chou; Miss Mowbray, black, black and white cm broidered yoke; Mrs Kenderdine, black; Mrs Nichol, cream serge skirt, white silk blouse and pink ribbon; Miss May White, black skirt, cream blouse with ecru lace; Miss White, black skirt, white silk blouse; Mrs Lyons, blaek and white skirt, white silk blouse; Misses Lusk (2), black skirts, white silk blouses; Mrs Tewsley, black skirt, white tucked silk blouse, relieved with blue; Mrs Smith, black skirt, blue and white spotted blouse; Miss Webbe. lovely black voile skirt, pink silk blouse, with Paris lace insertion: Miss Halle Kenderdine. black skirt, white blouse; Miss Basley, blaek skirt, blue silk blouse with 1 ransparent cream net yoke and ereani insertion: Mrs Hill, blaek skirl, white si'k blouse; Miss Zoe George, blaek skirt, dainty white blouse: Miss L ly Kis-liug. blaek skirt, blaek silk blouse. cream sprigged net yoke: Mi-ses Ross (21. black skirts, white tueke I silk bFmses.

My Cambridge correspondent writes: A most enjoyable progressive euchre party and dance was given by Mrs James Hally on Tuesday evening. Mrs Hally received her guests in a pink silk blouse with large lace collar, and black silk s’ "rt. She was ably assisted by her daughters. Miss Hally wearing a white silk blouse and black skirt, and Miss J. Hally a white silk frock and point laee collar. Before the euchre started several songs were sung by Misses Cave and E. Willis, and Messrs Stewart. Powell and Hinton. Eurehe was played in the drawing-room, there being nine tables, after which a very dainty supper was served. Later on the young folk enjoyed a little dance in the dining-room. Amongst those present were Mrs R. J. Roberts, black silk blouse with cream satin and laee front, black skirt: Mis D. Chapman cream figured silk blouse, with sequin trimmings. black skirt; Mrs E. Gane black silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Burgess, white silk frock, with hip yoke of fagotting silk Maltese fichu; Mrs MeCullagh, black silk blouse, with cream laee insertion, black skirt: Mr Stewart, black dress with silk strappings; Miss Reynolds, vellow silk Ide-use with bertha .of silk Maltese lace; Miss Buckland, pale blue silk blouse, black skirt; Miss E. Willis.- pale blue evening blouse trimmed with lace, black skirt ; Miss Wells, white silk frock, with lovely spray of pink roses and maidenhair fern; Miss 11. IVells, very pretty pale blue silk blouse, much tucked, silk Maltese lace collar, black skirt: Miss Brooks, red and white blouse, black skirt; Miss J. Brooks, pale blue silk blouse, black skirt: Miss Hill, pale pink muslin frock; Miss Richardson, blouse of pale pink, entirely tucked, and silk Alai tese lace collar, black skirt; Miss Wright, pale blue silk blouse, spotted net collar, tucked, black skirt; Miss Dunn, yellow evening blouse, black skirt; Miss Taylor, white silk evening blouse, black skirt: Miss Gwynneth, black silk with string coloured lace.