AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XXIII, 6 June 1903, Page 1604

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, June 2. l-l in a very long while since we had as guy ii week as that which has just gone by. Beginning with Mrs Stevenson’s enjoyable dance on Tuesday, followed by the reception at Government House on Wednesday, the St. George’s Rowing dub on Thursday, the Parnell welcome to the Bishop on Friday, and the race.' on Saturday, one felt quite exhausted when the end of the week came. RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. The evening reception, given by His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Ranfurly to meet the Bishop of Auckland and Mrs Neligan, on Wednesday last, was a very enjoyable and successful function. The guests, who began to arrive about half-past nine, were presented to His Excellency and Eady Ranfurly in the drawing room, and were then introduced to the Bishop and Mrs Neligan. A general move was then made to the ballroom, where the reception was held. The arrangement was a very happy one, ns it allowed ample room for a promenade and pennit ted those present to break up into pleasant informal groups without any inconvenience from overcrowding. The ballroom, which has been quite transformed since. Lady Ranfurly had it entirely renovated in white enamel some years back, was lavishly deeorated for the occasion, the artistic taste displayed being that to which we have become accustomed at Government House during the regime of Lady Ranfurly. There was a fine display of bunting from the roof, and the walls and chandeliers were hung with delicate lycopodium. On the red-carpet-ed raised dais, which runs round the room, were a profusion of large palms, feathery bamboo, and pot plants which, interspersed with chairs, with their gaily dressed occupants, made a very picturesque effect. The evening was delightfully informal, Lord and Lady RanfurJy moving about from one group to another and exchanging a few pleasant remarks with all. A case of medals, a very remarkable collection indeed, was one. of the attractions of the evening, and was interestedly Inspected by the majority of the guests. An excellent string band, stationed in the music gallery, played a capital selection of music. Indeed, so fascinating were the strains of one of the waltzes, that the temptation «to use. the exquisite floor became irresistible, and the Governor, laughingly setting the

example, not a few of the guesta enjoyed an Impromptu donee. Later on there was a set of lancers, Isd by the Governor and Mrs. Neligan. A very dainty supper was provided in the dining-room. Among the dresses of the ladies present I remember: Lady Ranfurly, in a lovely white brocaded silk gown, trimmed with silver-spangled chiffon and beautiful blouse lace; Lady Constance Knox, surah silk, angel sleeves of chiffon and lace; Mrs Neligan,white brocade,trimmed with silver embroidery and chiffon, she carried a most beautiful white shower bouquet; Airs. (Dr.) Lewis wore a white silk gown, relieved with violet velvet, and a spray of violets on one shoulder; Miss Lewis, eream lace, over white silk, with dull green sash; Mrs. Banks, green mervcilleux, with green embroidery and velvet zouave; Miss Banks, electric blue silk and chiffon; Mrs. Davis, black satin and silver passementerie; Miss Cornwall (New Plymouth), black satin, white chiffon and lace fichu; Mrs. Mac Murray, black satin and cream insertion; Airs. W. Bloomfield, white satin and chiffon, pale pink rosebuds; Airs. Seymour George, white brocade, trimmed with silverspangled net, pink and black rosebuds; Miss George, white satin, trimmed with white chiffon, twine-cotoured lace; Airs. Moss Davis, black, over green silk; and her daughter wore a dainty white frock, with turquoise blue chou; Miss Savage, pretty white silk; Miss Julius, cream net over white satin, trimmed with turquoise blue bebe ribbon; Aliss Reid, string-col-oured lace and insertion over apple green satin, spray of violets on corsage; Aliss Mowbray, white brocade, pretty bouquet of autumn leaves; Airs. Segar, blaek velvet, the bodice draped with Maltese lace, crimson roses; Lady Campbell, blaek velvet, handsome white opera eoat; Aliss Roy (Taranaki), dainty white tucked silk, Alaltese lace vest; Aliss Pierce, black evening gown, with cream insertion ; Airs. Upton, black silk, transparent blaek lace yoke and elbow sleeves; Aliss Gorrie, black satin, Alaltese lace; Airs. Sydney Nathan, white brocade, trimmed with chiffon ami silver passementerie; Airs. Myers, black Oriental satin, white lace; Airs. Coleman, black gown, the skirt very handsomely embroidered with pink roses and green leaves; Airs. Nelson, black brocade; Aliss Nelson, soft eanary-coloured silk, very prettily tucked and shirred; Mrs. Seth-Smith, black silk, trimmed with sprigged net and cream insertion; Aliss Purchas, black satin and chiffon; Airs. Parkes, white brocade over underskirt of rich accor-dion-pleated chiffon frills, edged with chenille; Airs. AleCosh Clark, black net, over black silk; Airs. Bosca wen, black lace over white satin; Airs. Towle, black brocade, pretty net and chenille loose sleeves, crimson roses on bodice; Mrs. Isaacs, black brocaded silk, with white fichu of Alaltese lace; Aliss Isaacs, pale blue satin, deep frills of accordion-pleat-ed chiffon of same shade, edged with chenille, finished with pink and blue flowered ribbon sash ; Airs. O’Rorke, lovely pale blue crepe de chine, trimmed with ecru lace and insertion: Aliss Berry, White tucked silk; Miss Annie Berry, white silk, with panels of hand-painted pink roses; Airs. Carver, black silk voile, trimmed with satin ribbon and twinecoloured lace; Airs. Latter, black satin and accordion-pleated chiffon; Aliss Heywood, white silk and chiffon, with chou of shaded net; Airs. Gillies, handsome grey silk gown; Alias Gillies, white satin and pink roses; Aliss Williams (Wellington), white Oriental satin over pink silk, trimmed with lace and chiffon; Airs. Lecce, black silk, with black net lace; Airs. Glenny’, blaek satin, transparent lace sleeves; Miss O’Neill, black, relieved with white lacc; Miss Brown, white surah silk, pink roses; Airs. Thomas, black satin, white lace zouave; Airs. Edmund Cowie, black satin and chiffon; Airs. Anson, white gown, relieved with crimson geraniums. The following is a list of those invited: Mr ami Mrs A. J. A Horn, the tier. ft. and Mrs Anson, th.? Il“v. A. E. Aston, Lieuten-ant-Colonel Aimott, D. 5.0., and Mrs Abbott. Tho Rev. E. C. and Mrs Budd, LieutenantColonel, Mrs. nn.l Miss Banks, Mr 11. Banks (Royal ArrlKeryl, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Berry, Dr. and Sirs Bed'ord. Mr and Mrs IV. It. Bloomfleid, Mrs am! Miss Bosca.ven, Mr and Mrs If. Breit, C.iptalu and Mrs Brodie, Mr Wifl.loC Biuco and Mrs Ashton Bruce, Mr and Mrs Thus. Buddle, Professor and Miss Brown, tlio Rev. F. Bennett, Miss Burdett, the Rev. A. J. and Mrs B t'ae Rev. A. J. Beck, the Rev. It. G. and Mrs and Miss Boler. Mr ami M s Chens'nw. Dr., Mrs f.nd Miss Coates, Mr and Mrs Coleman, Mr and Mrs D, Corbet, Mrs Me. osii Clark an t Miss C.ark, the Iler. >3. A. nud Mrs Carver, the

Rev- E. M. and Mrs Cowie, the Rev. J. P. and Mrs Course. Mr xiirl Mrs Cochrane. Mr Michael Clara a*»d M’bs Clark, Mr B. and Mrs Coleridge, Lieut enmit-Comuiauder Crates (H.M.s. Sparrow). Captain and Mrs Daveuey, Colonel Davies, C. 8., Mrs and M’ss Cornwa 1, Mr and Mrs Moxs Dav's and MUs Davie, United States Consul**J* neral and Mrs Dllit igham, the Rev. W. Gr*/ Dixon and M-*s Dixon, Lieutenant A. M. Dawsen (H.M.s. Wallaroo) and Mrs Denson, the Very Rev. Dr. Egan, the Rev. T. Eykyn, Mrs Eden* borough. The Rev. R. Ferguson, the Rev. A. Fowler. Mr C. E. S. Gillies, Mrs and Miss Gillies, the Rev. W. Glttos. Mrs Glenny, Mr and Mrs W. Gorrie and Miss Gorrie, Rabbi Goldstein, the R?z. Canon Gould and Miss Gould, Mr Gai land, the Rev. 11. B. and Mrs Gray, the Rev. C If. and Mrs Garland. Miss Haultaln, Lion. Major Harris, M.L.C. and Mrs and Miss Hanis, the Rev. Canon Haselden and Mrs an.l Miss Haselden, the Rev. S. and Mix Hawthorne, the Rev. C. and Mrs Harper, Mrs and Miss Heywood, Sister Hannah, the Rev. 11. A. Hawkins. Mrs and Miss Isaacs, Officers of H.M.C.S. Iris. Mrs Judd, Mr Jackman, Miss Jackson. Mr and Mrs Alfred Kidd, the Rev. Dr., Mrs, and Miss Kinder, Mrs Kenderdiue. Mrs Lecce, the Right Rev. Bishop Lenihan and chaplain, the Rev. W. E. Lush, Captain W. 11. Lacy (11.M.C. Iris), the Rev. F. Latter and Mrs Latter. Mr J. and Miss Mowbray. Mrs Louis Myers, Mr B. Myers, Mr and Mrs H. B. Morton, the Rev. J. and Mrs and Miss Marshall, the Rev. W. R. Mounsey (secretary to the Bishop of New Guinea), LieutenantCommander Minett and wardroom officers U.S.S. Wheeling, the Rev. J. T. Me William. Miss Nelson, Mr Nelson, Captain Noel, (H.M.s. Wallaroo). Mr Neligan, Mr D. L. Nathan, Mr and Mrs S. J. Nathan. Mr and Mrs E. D. O Rorke, Miss O’Neill. Dr. and Mrs Parkes, Mrs Lonsdale Pritt, the Rev. A. G. and Mrs and Miss Purchas, the Rev. 11. T. Papahla, the Rev. W. Te Paa, the Rev. Father Patterson, Mrs and Miss Fierce, the Rev. W. and Mrs Potter. Miss Rook, Mr Rathbone, Mr and Mrs W. Rattray, the Rev. I). W. and Mrs and Miss Runciman. Mr and Miss Rawson. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Roy (New Plymouth), Mr and Mrs J. Reid, the Rev. W. and Mrs Ready, Miss Seweil Read. Mr and Miss Savage, Madame Schmitt, Professor and Mrs Segar, Mrs Street, the Rev. J. and Mrs Smallfleld, the Rev. 11. L. Snow, Wardroom Officers H.M.s. Sparrow. Mr and Mrs Tibbs, lion. J. A. and Mrs and Miss Tole, Mr and Mrs E. Turner, Professor and Mrs A. W. V. Thomas, the Rev. C. 11. Tisdall. Mr and Mrs Upton. Miss Vickers. Mr Walker, Mrs and Miss Williams, Mrs Williams. Mr T. C. and the Misses Williams, Mr John Webster, the Rev. J. and

Mrs Watkfn, Ven. Archdeacon and Mrs Walsh, Mrs K. Alnia Wooten, Mlei Wood, Wardroom Officers of H.M.s. Wallaroo. Mrs Newiauds Young. THE PARNELL PARISH WELCOME TO BISHOP NELIGAN. A very large number of parishioners of both sexes assembled in the St Mary’s Parisii Hall on Friday evening last to welcome to the parish the new Bishop and Mrs Neligan. After an eloquent speech of welcome by Canon MacMurray and a feeling and felicitous reply by the Bishop. A number of those present were introduced to Bishop Neligan and his wife. The rest of the evening was passed in social intercourse, in which all present heartily joined. The Bavarian Band was in attendance, and several vocal items were also rendered. Refreshment were served diving (he evening. Amongst those I noticed in the large crowd were:—Mrs Neligan, very pretty grey crepe de chine with white chiffon vest, blaek ribbon; Miss Reed, black skirt, white tucked doth Eton coat inserted was cream applique, transparent eream net and lace vest; Mrs Mac Murray, blaek, with white vest, trimmed with ecru insertion; Mrs H. B. Morton, blaek, with green silk sleeves and yoke veiled in blaek chiffon; Mrs Dargaville, blaek silk gown, handsome black satin collar outlined with silver; Mrs Robert Dargaville, blaek with cream vest; Mrs Bloomfield, blaek brocade, black net collar, vest trimmed with jet; Miss Reay, blaek skirt, green velvet blouse prettily trimmed with coarse Paris laee; Mrs Ireland, black tucked silk voile, white satin yoke embroidered with silver thread; Mrs Brooke-Smith, black; Mrs Steele, handsome black gown with black sequin collar; Mrs (Judge) Smith, dark purple costume with white lace; Mrs Luke Bloomfield wore a very pretty black satin frock, transparent yoke and

sleeves of black tucked chiffon, rose pink velvet ehou; Sirs Ruck, black silk, white lace flehu; Hrs Pliilson, blaek with eeru insertion; Mrs Kenderdine, black gown, white embroidered satin yoke; Mrs Bertram White, black silk, trimmed with white chiffon, pretty white cap; Mrs ('. Holm-Biss, blaek skirt, white tucked silk blouse with string coloured insertion; Mrs John Beale, blaek frock, lovely Maltese lace collar, blue chon; Mrs C. Hoime-Biss. black skirt, white silk blouse inserted with ecru insertion; Mrs Gillies, blaek silk, yoke and sleeves of transparent blaek guipure lace; Mrs Colegrove, black skirt, pretty turquoise blue glace silk blouse; Mrs Duthie, cream voile, trimmed with cream applique: Mrs Tewsley, black net frilled skirt, pink flowered silk blouse, white chiffon and lace sleeves; Mrs Basley, black silk and black lace; Mrs S. Kissling. handsome blaek silk, white vest; Mrs A. V. McDonald, black skirt, pink silk blouse; Mrs Dewes, black costume, white lace collar; Mrs Brigham, very handsome black silk; Mrs Bankhart, blaek silk with white chiffon ruffles; Mrs Cox, blaek skirt, blue satin blouse: Mrs Lyons, blaek and white skirt, black velvet Eton coat, black jewelled net vest; Mrs Theo Kissling, ■blaek skirt, heliotrope-flowered silk blouse: Mrs Glenny, dark purple relieved with white; Mrs Dixon (South Africa). blaek, with black laee over white satin yoke and sleeves; Mrs Phillips Turner, blaek skirt, canary coloured silk blouse; Mrs Nichol, black relieved with pink velvet; Miss Alowbray, black skirt, pretty shrimp pink silk blouse; Miss Edith Mowbray, blaek skirt, turquoise blue silk blouse with ecru insertion; Miss E. Kissling, blaek skirt, crimson silk blouse, eream laee collar; Miss AL Kissling. black skirt, pink surah silk blouse, twine-coloured laee collar; Miss McKellar Kissling, blaek skirt, lavendered flowered silk blouse, cream vest; Miss Beale, blaek skirt, sea-green glace silk blouse, ereaeni collar of net and insertion; Miss Lily Kissling, black frock, lovely cream laee collar; Miss Gilfillan, black skirt, very pretty smoke blue silk blouse: Miss Dagmar Gilfillan, black skirt,- dainty white blouse with blue rib-bons-Aliss Gillies, black net skirt, white silk blouse, pretty pink flowered ribbon sash: Miss Basley, black skirt, heliotrope silk blouse; Miss AL Basley, black skirt, very pretty blue silk blouse trimmed with blue and pink embroidery; Miss Lindsay, blaek skirt, white silk blouse: Aliss AL Dargaville, black skirt, white silk blouse trimmed with lace crimson ribbon chou; Miss Ireland, black skirt, pale blue blouse; Miss J. Ireland, black skirt, black and white striped silk blouse, cream lace collar; Miss Lusk, blaek skirt, white silk blouse, blue ribbons: Miss Olive Lusk, black skirt, cream liberty silk blouse, crimson ribbons; Miss White, blaek skirt, pale blue blouse; Miss F. White, black skirt, crimson silk blouse; Miss K. White wore a black and white costume; Miss Henderson, blaek skirt, yellow black striped silk blouse, net collar and vest; Miss Susie Henderson, black skirt, navy blue silk blouse, ecru insertion; Miss Kenderdine. black skirt, white blouse, pink chou; Miss Tisdall wore a pretty white frock, and her sister black skirt, white blouse; Miss Florence Walker, black skirt, very pretty white blouse with Paris laee and insertion; Miss Effie Lillis (Cambridge), black skirt, sky-blue silk blouse with black velvet ribbon strappings; Mrs Phil. Morris, black ami white; Miss Agnes Mulvaney, black skirt, pink flowered silk blouse; Miss Cole, grey silk: Mrs Houghton, blaek, trimmed with white satin veiled in blaek lace, crimson chon; Miss O’Neil, black, white satin yoke, pretty lace collar; Miss Cowan,” black skirt, pink silk blouse; Miss Ansley, blaek skirt, tucked tussore silk Eton coat over turquoise blue silk blouse; Mrs Ludlow Rich, black skirt, black and white tueked silk blouse; Miss Rich, blaek skirt, black satin blouse. cream lace and net yoke; Miss Hull, black silk with transparent black lace sleeves and yoke; Miss Flocton. black and white foulard, lace collar; Mrs Woodhouse, black satin, and her daughter black silk; Mrs Hume, black skirt, rose-coloured silk blouse, cream lace collar; Miss Carter, blaek skirt, pretty flowered silk blouse; Miss Ivy Ansley, blaek skirt, cream silk and insertion blouse; STEEPLECHASE DAY AT ELLERSLIE. Though not positively as bad as it might have been. Steeplechase Day in the matter of weather was far from

agreeable at Ellerslie, on Saturday last, and the heavy showers of the morning, and the knowledge that it would be shockingly wet under foot, kept many away, so that 1 do not remember to have seen the grandstand so empty on any previous race day of the same importance. The racing was enoyable and well conducted, and the music supplied by the band excellent. The catering both at luncheon and afternoon tea was satisfactory, but many, ladies who cannot afford luncheon sorely miss the. ham sandwiches which most other caterers have supplied at afternoon tea. Surely they might be included in the simple menu without making too great a hole in the profits. The tea now supplied—l mean the beverage itself—is vastly superior to the tepid stuff so often served in the past, and the service is brisk and courteous. Cold day dresses were the order of the meeting. I noticed:—Lady Ranfnrly wore a very handsome black cloth costume, with white satin vest, crimson hat, with black quills, and lovely brown furs; Mrs Morriu, beautifully fitting tailormade costume of biscuit-coloured cloth, hat en suite; Mrs O'Rorke, dark cornflower blue face doth, dark blue hat, long fawn doth coat, trimmed With brown fur; Mrs Liikc Bloomfield, grey tweed Russian costume, cream vest, scarlet hat trimmed with blaek wings; Mrs Ernest Bloomfield wore strawberry frieze, with cream satin and lace vest, very pretty white beaver liat, trimmed with black; Miss Want, pink frieze, black picture hat; Miss George, blue. <doth coat and skirt, pretty blue straw, hat trimmed with green bird; Miss Zoe George, dark red face doth costume, black feather hat ; Mrs Edmiston, green cloth costume, toque to match, and lovely fur cape; Mrs Rosenthal (Sydney), biscuit coloured cloth, trimmed with silk a shade darker, white felt hat; Mrs Lincoln Rees, navy blue coat and skirt, black toque; Mrs Frank Jervis looked very well in a black doth coat and skirt, Tuscan straw hat, trimmed with black; Miss Lily Kissling wore a bright blue costume, cream transparent net yoke, white felt hat, laced with black velvet; Mrs Martelli, mourning costume; Mrs Willis (Cambridge), navy blue Eton coat and skirt, navy blue hat; Airs Rathbone, tucked black canvas, with Paris lace insertion, pretty black feather hat; Alias Lusk, black, fcith fawn coat, black and white hat: Anss Olive Lusk, black and eream costume, crimson hat; Airs Wilfrid Colbeck, dark blue tailor-made gown, pale blue flop hat, trimmed with crimson berries; Aliss Ireland, black costume, piped with white, black chiffon hat; Aliss Jennie Ireland, brown plaid skirt, brown Eton coat over white, and cream silk blouse, Tuscan hat trimmed with brown bird; Airs Wright, blue doth coat and skirt, faced with white cloth, braided with gold, large black hat: Aliss Hegar, black skirt, crimson silk blouse, long grey jacket, sailor hat; Airs AlcDonald, green tweed costume, black jacket, green and black bonnet : Aliss AlcDonald, black costume; Mrs Kihgswell, black costume, with black and white spotted silk revers, black hat; Mrs Davy, black, with pretty blaek and white bonnet; Aliss Davy, black skirt, fawn jacket and fawn hat; Airs Jones, black and white costume; Airs AfcCallum, black skirt, pretty Paisley velvet blouse, black hat; Airs Bell, black coat and skirt, blaek feather hat; Airs Roberts, blaek doth tailor-made, black hat with crimson roses; Airs Clem. Lawford, navy blue Russian costume. white vest, brown fur toque ami tippet; Airs Alarkham. blue flecked tweed, cream vest, grey Chesterfield jacket, black Toreador hat; Airs (Dr.) Lewis. blue frieze, stitched green bands on skirt, black Astrakhan coat, blue and green hat; Aliss Lewis, brown cloth Russian costume, white felt hat, trimmed with brown fur; Aliss Firth, blaek costume, grey coat, black hat; Airs London, redwood costume, cream vest, brown flop hat; Aliss AVitchell, grey frock, trimmed with rose pink, Tuscan hat; Airs Alarsaek, blue plaid, trimmed with wine coloured velvet, hat en suite; Aliss Binney, black costume, piped with white, grey velvet hat; Aliss Alice Binney, blue doth, stitched witii bands of a darker shade, white, hat; Aliss “Tubs” Binney, grey tweed, with green velvet hat trimmed with blue; Airs Foster, blue gown, with white vest and green facings, black and white hat; Alisa Alorrin, green cloth, trimmed with' blaek and white, crimson hat; her sister wore heliotrope frieze and black hat;

Airs Jack Reed, brown doth costume, blue hat, brown feathers; Mrs Coney, blaek skirt, green Chesterfield coat, black and green hat; Airs Alartin. blue doth and white hat; Miss Bush, blue coat and skirt, Toreador hat; Mrs Young, strawberry frieze, white vest, and blaek hat: Airs Gordon, black coat and skirt, blaek and white hat; Mrs Farnell, black skirt, black astrakhan coat, green feather hat; Aliss Blanche Worsp, brown Eton coat and skirt, brown ami turquoise blue hat; Airs (Dr.) Collins, bine flecked tailormade costume, black hat; Airs (Dr.) Reid, black costume, grey tweed coat, blaek hat: Aliss Torrance, navy blue frieze Russian costume, green vest, and white hat; Aliss Gorrie, dark blue doth costume, white astrakhan Toreador hat; her sister wore black skirt, blaek Chesterfield coat, black and white toque; Mrs Seavill (Waingaro). rose-coloured frieze, white vest, black hat; Miss Stevenson, bright bine cloth costume, hat to match; Aliss Gordon, blaek cloth costume, cream lace collar, black and red hat: Airs Loughlin, black face cloth coat and skirt, Paris laee collar, white felt hat ; Mrs Shaw, brown silk voile, cream insertion. black and white 1ml.: Airs Witham, black tailor-made gown, white felt hat, trimmed with blaek birds; Airs (Dr.) Romaic (Gisborne), cornflower blue Eton coat and skirt, strapped with black, cream applique laee, pretty pink hat; Airs John Clark (Gisborne), blaek, black and white hat with blaek furs; Aliss Clark (Gisborne), navy blue, faced with blaek doth, brown beaver hat. trimmed with pale blue; Aliss Woodbine-John-son (Gisborne), blue cloth Eton coat and skirt, white silk blouse, cream collar, pink bat; Miss Sherriff (Gisborne), black doth costume, blue and green hat, brown feathers; Airs C. Dean Pitt, crushed strawberry frieze costume, white hat, lovely fur cape; Airs “Lou” Lewis, pink frieze coat, Eton coat and skirt, white vest, astrakhan hat in blaek and white; Airs Dufaur, brown doth costume, trimmed cream applique lace, brown toque, cream applique and crimson roses: Aliss Walker (Te Arolia), green tweed and black hat; Aliss Chapman, blue doth Russian costume, black velvet hat, trimmed with black and white feathers; Aliss —. Chapman, black Eton coat and skirt, black and white hat; her sister wore crushed strawberry frieze. Toreador hat; Aliss Evans, brown tweed, cream laee yoke, browm velvet toque; her sister wore navy blue coat and skirt and crimson hat; Alias Ida Thompson, brown cloth, pink vest, pink hat; Airs Nolan, black coat and skirt, Alaltese lace collar, and blaek hat; Miss Nolan (Gisborne),

blue cloth with cream vest, crimson hat; Mrs Chamberlain, black gown, black bonnet, trimmed with autumn leaves; Mrs Edwards, royal blue costume, toque to match; Airs Digits n, black with green strappings, blaek bat; Mrs Ansenne, black skirt, grey Chesterfield coat, pretty blue felt hat: Airs Duncan Clarke pink frieze, pale pink hat; Miss Williams (Wellington), pale blue voile, trimmed with cream lace and green velvet, black hat; Aliss Percival, black tailor-made costume, brown felt hat; Miss V.'orsp, blue doth, faced with white and green, hat to match. Airs Harris, Epsom, gave a very pleasant AFTERNOON TEA on Saturday in honour of her daughter Mildred's approaching marriage with Air Frank Short, of Opotiki. The tea table, which was decorated very artistically with old gold silk, violets and berries, was laden with all sorts of •tempting delicacies, fruit salads, trifles and sweets, etc. During the afternoon songs were rendered by Alesdanies Cahill and Glasson, anil the Alisses Al. Short and Evans. Mrs Harris received the guests in a handsome black brocaded satin. relieved with white laee. Airs Glasson wore pale, heliotrope and white silk blouse, and dark skirt; Aliss AL Harris was gowned in a pretty pale green blouse, and blaek voile skirt; Aliss May Short was pretty iu a cream silk blouse and grey skirt, with silk strappings; Aliss C. Wallace, moss-green costume, with green satin strappings; Airs Cahill, green and white silk grenadine, straw hat with black and white daisies; Aliss K. Crow, navy coat and skirt, whi-te hat; Aliss Craig, grey costume, and black hat with electric blue silk; Aliss Bent, myrtle green costume, hat to match; Miss Rob, steel grey, with vest, blaek picture hat; Aliss N. Rob, whi-te tueked net over white silk, pretty brown hat with autumn leaves; Aliss Kingsford, black Russian blouse, with white collar, burnt straw hat with pink roses; Aliss Lennie Evans, pretty navy bine costume, and black hat with green wings; Miss Calvert, Trilby blouse, with eeru lace, and grey skirt, grey felt hat; Aliss Dolly Metcalfe looked sweet in a pink silk blouse and dark skirt; Miss IL Perrin, olive green costume, pink vest and white hat; Aliss Ruby Porch, cream silk blouse, dark skirt, and burnt straw hat with black and white trimmings; Aliss Al. Poland, black voile, black hat; Aliss Jones, navy blue costume, blue and white spotted velvet strappings, blaek straw hat.

MRS STEVENSON’S DANCE. On Tuesday, May 26, Mrs Stevenson gave an “At Home’’ at her pretty residence, “G reenholm,” Reuiuera. The weather was most disagreeable in the morning, but cleared up beautifully in the evening, and was delightfully cool for dancing. There were a fair number of guests, but not enough to overcrowd the rooms. The supper table was arti&tically decorated with autumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums, and a most recherche supper was provided in the morning-room. The music, being supplied by Burke, was all that could be desired, and altogether a most delightful evening was spent. Mrs Stevenson received her guests in the draw-ing-room, and was ably assisted by her daughters. Mrs Stevenson wore a handsome black brocade, relieved with white; Miss Stevenson, becoming blue silk, trimmed with Maltese lace; Miss A. Stevenson looked dainty in yellow silk; and Miss Daisy Stevenson, pink silk, with pale blue ribbons. Amongst others present were: Mrs Rose, pretty black silk, with lace; Mrs Seaville (Waingaroj was much admired in white satin; Mrs A. Clark, black and white; Mrs McCosh Clark, all black; Miss Buller, white silk, with blue sash; Miss Lennox, black, and her sister white muslin; Miss Hardie, flowered silk, with laee berthe; Miss Morrin, white, with green leaves in hair; Miss Millie Cotter, pretty blue voile and white, ivy leaves in coiffure; and her sister, black net with blue sash; Miss Gorrie, white; Miss K. Clarke (debutante), sweetly pretty white silk, with chiffon and silver spangles; Miss Buddle, black satin, transparent sleeves of sequined net; Miss Macfarlane, white satin, with pink roses; Miss Ching looked winsome in white brocade, with blue bows in hair; Miss Muriel Dargaville, white voile, with crimson roses; Miss Ethna Pierce, soft white silk; Mias Ida Thompson, pink chiffon; Miss Richmond, pretty white embroidered net; Miss Rice,black; bliss Ivy Ruddock, cream silk; Mrs Dunean Clerk, pink satin; Miss Devereux, pink chiffon over pink silk; bliss Minnitt, black silk voile skirt, prettypink silk blouse; Miss Gill, black satin and chiffon; Miss Lawrence (Sydney), white costume, relieved with touches of black. Some of the gentlemen present were: Messrs Cotter, Gillies, Hay, Nathan (2.). McCormick, Dargaville, Leys, Masefield. Simpson, Fenton, Seaville, Stevenson, Meredith, Kenny, Dawson, Clarke (2). D. Clerk. Brodie, Gordon, T. N. Baxter, Elliott, Upton, Pierce, Craig, Elgood, Ruddock (2), Buddle, and others. ST. GEORGE’S ROWING CLl'B BALL. No subscription or semi-public dance In Ai okland has ever achieved in popularity and reputation the annual fixture of the St. George’s Rowing Club, which is now universally recognised as one of the largest and most fashionable, and. I may add, enjoyable balls of the winter dancing season, which, by the way, it usually opens. On Thursday evening the fifteenth dance given under the auspices of the club eventuated in St. Benedict’s x-ail, and fully equalled or perhaps even surpassed any of its predecessors. The change from the Choral Hall, where the ball has usually been held, fully justified the decision of the committee; the floor is immeasurably superior for dancing purposes, and the general conveniences of the hall for supper and sitting out rooms are far more complete. The decorations are always a feature of the Rowing Club ball, and this year they were quite up to the usual standard—crossed sculls, and a racing sculling boat being special features, while on the platform set apart for the party from Government House was a very handsome and ship-shape pleasurebeat. while a highly polished brass signal cannon, a ship’s bell and a port light gave a decidedly nautical appearance to that portion of the hall. Considerable thought had evidently been given by someone to the arrangement of the bunting, of which there was a splendid display. The taste shown in the blending of colours was rather exceptional, and the result achieved quite out of the ordinary. The floor, as I have hinted, was excellent, and the music by Meredith’s band satisfactory. Supper was served

by the Strand Cafe Company, who fully maintained their high reputation for this class of catering. The following was the menu: Huitres au Naturel. Les Citron. Pate d’Gibier. Gateaux assortis. Patisserie varies. Sandwiches. De Foie Gras. Jambon de York. De la Volaille. Macedoine de Fruit en Gelee. Chartreuse d’Orange. Charlotte Russe a la Vanille. Creme de BarcelonaTrifle Supreme. Gelees. lu Madere. de Fraises. De Citron. Au Marasquin. Meringue aux Citron. Glace a la Creme de Framboises. Glace au Citron. Fruits de Saison. Le Bon Bon. The Consomme a la tortue. Cafe. Au depart. His Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Ranfurly, Lady Constance Knox, Miss Julius, Lord Northland, A.D.C., Major Alexander and the Hon. H. C. Butler arrived at 9.30, and joined in the first set of lancers, the set being as follows: His Excellency and Mrs. S. T. George, The Countess of Ranfurly and Mr. 8. T. George (vice-patron of the club), Lady Constance Knox and Mr. Palmer (secretary of the dance committee), Lord Northland and Mrs. Holmes, Major Alexander and Mrs. Duthie, the Hon. H. C. Butler and Miss George. Mr. Armitage and Mrs. E. W. G. Rathbone, Mr. Kenny and Miss Julius. Some "of the dresses worn were: The Countess of Ranruriy was attired in a rich black Duchesse satin with tucked flare skirt, en tralne, and hanging bracelet sleeves of net, spangled with jet, the square-cut decoiletage having a berthe of jet paillettes; her eoiffure was adorned with a jet butterfly circlet, and she wore her lovely diamond necklace and Maltese cross; Lady Constance Knox was gracefully attired in a white erepe-de-chiue with long angel sleeves reaching nearly to the hem of her skirt, and edged with white Mechlin lace, pearl necklet; Miss Julius (Christchurch) was in a pretty shimmering pink surah silk, elaborately tucked and inserted with lace, and she wore a ruby necklet; Mrs Mitchelson wore a black figured silk grenadine over black satin with pink berries on corsage and touches of jet and pale pink velvet ribbon; Mrs Seymour Thorne George, white satin with an overdress of black point d’esprlt, chaplet of wild roses in her hair; Miss George, Faris coloured net over cream glace silk; Miss Z. George, carmine re>. crepe-de-chine with ecru laee insertion; Mrs W. R. Holmes, lavender glace silk, finely tucked and trimmed with rich Italian lace: Mrs Duthie, pink silk with pink chiffon flounces and ruehlng; Mrs Rathbone, black silk grenadine over satin; Miss Boscawen, black satin with corsage bouquet of bright crimson roses; Mrs Lucas Bloomfield, lemon crepe-de-chine over deep yellow glace silk with transparencies of cream lace, blaek roses in hair; Mrs T. Hope Lewis, black Bretonne net over ..lack silk, large chou of two shades of pink on front of corsage; Miss Lewis, cream satin with cream net overdress, profusely trimmed witli rows of cream satin ribbon; Mrs Bennett, blaek mervielleux with jet encrustations; Miss Bennett, cream silk, with guipure lace; Mrs Jagger, white crepe-de-chine with jewelled applique; Miss Nelson, white brocade, with numerous net frills edged with satin ribbon on skirt, deep red roses nestled on one side of decolletage; Miss Muriel Daw-son, black and net in alternate rows over silk,with cluster of aprlcote roses on corsage; Miss Goodwin, white silk, with net and lace fichu; Mrs Markham, black crepe-de-chine with lace, pink flowers; Miss Filth, black peau de soie; Mrs Roy (New Plymouth), black merveilleux and black sequined net; Miss Roy. white embroidered silk net over satin, and trimmed with satin ribbon: Miss Hulme, white silk, with ecru lace insertion,cream guipure peleiine eancht in front with a spray of violets; Miss Cuthbertson, cream silk with black velvet shoulder straps; Miss L. Kissiing, white crepe-de-chine; Miss Sinter, black brocade with yoke sleeves, and berthe of handsome point lace; Mrs Metcalfe, black merveilleux, with white chiffon fichu; Miss M. Metcalfe, white glace silk, with box-pleated skirt inserted at intervals between with pleated net to form fans, and Paris jewelled lace motifs on skirt; Miss D, Metcalfe, white and pink striped and floral Oriental satin,, shoulder straps of wild pink roses and flowing chiffon sleeves; Miss C. Bell (Devonport), white tucked satin and net striped gewn, full flowing sleeves of chiffon and corsage bouquet of red roses ; Miss Gore-Glllon, white * satin, eri tralne; Miss Moore, black lace gown, pink roses on corsage; her sister wore pale pink with white net flounces; Miss Hudson-William-son, white silk gown, with chiffon sleeves and fichu caught with pink chou; Miss V. Hudson-Williamson, white embroidered net. with pale blue sash;. Miss Watkins, black crepe de chine, with bracelet sleeves brightened with sequins, pale chou on decolletage; Miss Fenton, black satin gown, with berthe of rich cream lace fastened with clusters of bright pink roses; Miss Dnvcy, blaek point d’esprit over silk, the bodice having a bolero of same material, bright crimson on corsage and in coiffure; Miss Power, black gown, with clusters of red roses; Miss Laird, orange coloured silk, relieved with white lace; her sister wore

white silk and lace; Miss Daisy Slater (debutante), white satin and chiffon; Miss Seagar, yellow figured silk, with ecru lace insertion, wreath of forget-me-nots in her hair; Mrs Dennison, black satin, with Spanish lace; Miss Crawford, black pongee silk, with rows of cream lace insertion in vandykes on skirt, Maltese lace deftly arranged on corsage; her sister wore white satin, with laee elbow sleevet; Mrs Ehreufried, black merveilleux: Miss Ehrenfried, pink silk crepe, with berthe of red berries and ivy leaves; Mrs Mackay, heliotrope tucked glace silk blouse, with cream lace insertion, black ovile skirt; Miss Kent, white silk, elaborately trimmed with ruchings of chiffon, dark crimson roses on decoiletage; Miss Skinner (New Plymouth), ivory chiffon over satin, with rows of satin ribbon on skirt and fichu, bright pink roses on corsage and coiffure; Miss Phillips, white silk, contrasted with apple green chiffon, wreath of ivy leaves and forget-me-nots In her hair; Miss Stoddart, cream gown, with pink roses; Miss Blanche Stoddart wore black; Miss Bagnall, black gown, brightened with blue flowers; Miss Hill, white satin, with blue roses on corsage; Miss Wilks, white silk, with white lace flowing sleeves, cluster of pansies on bodice; Miss de Montalk, white silk and lace; Miss V. Dormer, ivory satin; Miss Hulme, white silk, with Paris 'ace Insertions, guipure pelerine; Miss Ireland, pale blue crepe, point lace on corsage, chaplet of green leaves; Miss J- Ireland, black shirred satin, with cream lace and shaded green motifs on corsage; Miss Lusk, black spotted chiffon, with ecru guipure bace; Mrs Killing, black satin. wdt& sequined net; Miss Webbe (Wellington), soft white silk, silver pasemonterie on corsage; Miss Mueller, white silk, with crimson roses; Mrs Busby, pink silk, with touches of black; Miss Flo. Smith, white satin, with pink rose and chiffon; Mrs Anson, white silk, with whhe gauze over bodice, crimson' geraniums: Miss Ethel Hay. blue flowered chiffon over white satin, edged with brown fur; Mrs Wright, black satin, veiled in black net, pink roses; Miss Brown, white net over white satin, laced with white satin ribbon, blue chou on corsage; Miss Bedell, pink satin- Mrs London, bldck and white spotted chiffon, over white satin: Miss Falkner, pink siik, with numerous frills; Miss Breton, black net, with autumn leaves and pink roses; Miss Richard, w’hite pongee; Mrs Cooper, white silk, black jet trimmings; Miss F. Herbert, pale blue .3ilk and forget-me-nots; Miss Sims, white satin; Miss Helander, white silk, and accordeon pfeated chiffon; Miss Donnelly, black satin, crimson roses; Mrs Oxley, white and grey silk; Miss Kennedy, white silk; Miss Denniston, black net, laced with black satin ribbon, over black silk. crimson roses ; Miss Raynes, black satin, pink roses ; Mrs Partridge, black merveilleux, with sliver ornaments and lace ; Miss Abbot, cream silk gauze; Miss Connolly, white net over blue satin; Miss L. Connelly (debutante), white satin, trimmed with white lace: Miss Read, white silk and lace; Miss Gorrie: Miss Dady. black sequined net over satin: Miss Dineen, white chiffon over satin, sprays of wAlte roses; Miss Olive Lusk, white iibertjF silk, narr-ow black velvet ribbon on bodice: Miss Ruby Hanna, white tucked silk and laee.

PHYLLIS BROUN.