AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue VIII, 22 August 1903, Page 552

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, August 18. VETERANS’ HOME DANCE. Though in point of attendance the dance may not have been quite what the committee would have desired, it must be confessed the function arranged by the Ponsonby ladies in aid of the Veterans’ Home was a most cheery and enjoyable affair. The object was to raise funds for an art union, which, in its turn, is to benefit the Veterans’ Home, which is, by the way, par excellence the fashionable benevolence of the day, no up-to-date Lady Bountiful being content to be out of some excellent scheme for its furtherance. The fact that it is the “smart” thing to be assisting this special good cause just at present, is fortunate, for undoubtedly the object is a good one. However, to return to the dance. It was, as lias been said, very bright and brisk, and everyone seemed to be having what the Yankees call a real good time. The floor was excellent, almost -too slippery in the centre; the music exceptionally good, and there was an ample supper. A feature of -the dance was Hie number of very young girls present, one damsel looked so exceedingly adolescent that I somehow expected her nurse to turn up for her about nine o clock, and when this did not happen was apprehensive lest she would assuredly want to crawl into her mamma’s arms and demand a comforter or some such infantile luxury and delight. The night was frostily cold, and dancing on the comparatively clear floor was' distinctly pleasurable. Amongst those present I noticed:—• ,

Airs Collins wore a handsome gown of blaek net trimmed with chenille overblack silk, white lace berthe, with a touch of crimson on the corsage; Airs Ralph wore a pretty black gown; Airs Upton, black brocade . with yoke of white satin, laced with black, very handsome white brocaded silk and fur opera cloak; Airs To.le wore a beautiful gown of white brocaded silk relieved with touches of black velvet; Airs Mun-roe-Wilson, looked extremely well in black silk, with silver sequinned net hanging bodice and sequin cuirass; Mrs Suggate wore a handsome black duchesse satin gown,- white opera cloak; Mrs Shayle George wore a. striking costume of black mervcilleux silk, with white vest,lovely grey opera coat; Airs Phillips, pretty blaek silk frock, large bine ribbon chou on corsage; Aliss Owen, blaek silk, the bodice bunded with silver passementerie; Mrs Bedfold, wore a charming white silk voile costume finished, with black velvet, lovely grey clotli opera cloak; Airs Parr looked very pretty In a gold spangled net over black glace silk, spray of daffodils on corsage; Mrs Harry Airey wore a pretty gown of black net laced with satin ribbon, flowing net sleeves, spray of daffodils on bodice; Airs C. Smith, black silk, profusely trimmed with eeru insertion; Airs AfcKie, green silk veiled in pale green chiffon, inserted with lace and trimmed with narrow black velvet bands, sprays of pink flowers on corsage; Airs Percival (Gloucestershire), black brocaded silk trimmed with lovely old lace, white aigrette in coiffure; Miss Lily Phillips wore a very striking costume of green satin, the bodice veiled in dull green accordion-pleated chiffon; Miss Olive Phillips, pretty white voile, trimmed with satin ribbon, spray of pink chrysanthemums on corsage; Aliss Slatin’, blaek figured satin with yoke and long sleeves s>f beautiful hand made

lace; Miss Slator looked sweet in a dainty white satin gown, the bodiee draped with white lace, chou of pale pink and blue ribbon in eoiffure; Afisq Eileen Hill, a pretty white tueked silk frock, inserted with lace, sprays of crimson poppies on corsage and in eoiffure; Miss Gore Gillon looked very winsome in a beautiful whits Oriental satin gown trimmed with cream applique lace, applique laee skirt yoke; Aliss Douglas wore a pretty black dress, the front of bodice draped with eream lace, large blue chou on corsage; Alias Afoir, a dainty white frock, trimmed with black bebe riblion, black sash; Aliss —. Moir, pretty white silk froek relieved with touches of blaek, cluster of Neapolitan violets on corsage; Aliss Stevenson, black velvet frock trimmed with silver, cluster of pink flowers on bodice; Aliss Bertha llassard, dainty white shirred silk frock, the bodiee draped with lovely point d'esprit lace; Aliss Nicholls, pretty black satin froek with spray of green flowers on corsage; Miss Percival, eau de nil green crepe de chine, white lace berthe, sprays of pink roses on bodiee and in hair; Miss Tole, pretty white muslin and lace froek, cherry-' coloured ribbon sash and chou; Miss Williams, pink net with a green cliennilie dot over pink satin, apple green ribbon belt and chou; Aliss Raynes, lovely white satin and chiffon froek trimmed with silver passementerie; Airs Masefield, lovely cream moire, large pink ribbon chou on bodice, wreath of pink banksia roses in hair; Aliss Schultz, shirred white satin gown trimmed with chiffon, sprays of white flowers on bodiee; Aliss Oxley, cream satin, chiffon angel sleeves, and berthe large butterfly bow in eoiffure; Miss B. Oxley, pale blue satin trimmed with laee and chiffon; Aliss Shayle George, pretty cream silk muslin, elaborately trimmed with insertion, pink roses on corsage and iu coiffure.

CONCERT IN AID OF TIIE VETERANS’ HOME. A larger or more fashionable audience than that which assembled at Remuera on Tuesday evening at the concert in aid of the A eterans’ Home I do not remember to have seen at a suburban hall. And so far as the feminine element was concerned it was decidedly one of the most smartly dressed. The number of pretty blouses and frocks was quite exceptional at a minor performance of this sort, and when the hall was filled it looked remarkably bright and cheery. The concert itself was decidedly successful, and' if there was a fault it wag that the programme was slightly over generous in the matter of items, and that a larger proportion of male performers would have given greater variety. But this was but a minor point, and the fact remains that everyone enjoyed themselves, and the performers one and all acquitted themselves with credit. The stage was really beautifully decorated with lilies, pot palms and feathery bamboo, and looked better than I have ever seen it. The singing of Aliss Ansley and the recitation of Airs.. Alyers, “Reverie in Church,” were perhaps the most notable numbers, and the lecturette on “Gilbert and Sullivan's Operas,” with which Air. Tayler prefaced his song, was a novelty. Amongst those wearing' pretty froeks were: Airs. O’Rorke, black skirt, pale blue silk blouse, with exquisite Alaltese laee collar; Airs. Davis, black brocaded silk, trimmed with ecru applique insertion ; Airs. Archer, black silk arid jet; Airs. Paton, black silk, trimmed with chiffon; Airs. Colonel Banks, blaek. with lovely grey opera coat; Aliss Banks, black skirt, white opera coat; Airs. Archdale Tayler, black, relieved with crimson velvet ribbon; Aliss Crowther, lovely pearl grey brocaded silk frock, finished with Alaltese lace berthe, and purple velvet bows; Airs. Elirenfried, handsome black gown, black butterfly bow in coiffure; Aliss Ehrenfried, dainty white frock, with touches of pink; Mrs.

Phillips, white silk, with large pale blue chou; Mrs. Saunders, black silk, with transparent lace yoke and sleeves; Miss May Dawson, blaek skirt, pretty white silk blouse; , Mrs. Sam. Morrin, black and white striped silk gown; Mrs. Archie (.’lark, lovely pale blue gown, finished with string-coloured Brussels net; Miss Shepherd, black skirt, tucked white silk blouse, with pink velvet ribbon; Mrs. Firth, very pretty blaek frock; Mrs. Parkes, black merveilleux silk, with turquoise blue collar veiled in Maltese loce; Miss Sage, black silk, yoke and sleeves of transparent figured net; Mrs. Shipherd, black skirt, pretty pale blue blouse; Miss M. Hesketh, cream, relieved with touches of yellow; Mrs. Thompson, blaek skirt, silver grev brocaded silk blouse; Mrs. Wes'tly' (Melbourne), blaek skirt, white tucked blouse, trimmed with ecru insertion; Miss Thompson, pretty white silk and lace frock, pale pink sash and chou; Mrs. Ernest Moss Davis, blaek silk, berthe of white silk lace, pale pink chiffon chou on corsage and in coiffure; Miss Ivy Buddle, pretty black frock; Mrs. Kekcwick, black and white; Miss Ida Thompson, white; Miss Macon (Wellington), long green opera eoat, finished with ecru applique; Miss Dargaville wore a long crimson evening cloak; Miss Lusk, blaek skirt, white silk blouse, pretty lace collar; Miss Olive Lusk, Wack skirt, white silk blouse; Mrs. 'I übbs, blgck over pale blue, long grey opera eloak; Miss Cornwell (New Plymouth), dark skirt, pretty white silk blouse; Miss Flo Smith, white satin, trimmed with ecru insertion; Mrs. Leo Myers, lovely white crepe de. chine, inserted with cream applique over shell pink glace silk; Mrs. Myers, black silk, handsome black and White lace collar; Miss Myers, blaek skirt, pretty, white blouse, relieved with pink chiffon; Mrs. Dufaur, black skirt, black and white grace silk blouse, white opera cape; Miss Bouillon, black, with large turquoise blue chou; Mrs. Segar, black and cream; Mrs. John Chambers, blaek silk and chiffon, white opera coat; Mrs. Shera, black, handsome white laee collar, tartan opera eoat; Miss Shera, black skirt, white silk blouse, pretty red and white cape collar; Miss Heyward, black frock, with medallions of cream laee applique; Miss Draper, dainty white silk; Miss Ivy Ansley, white Liberty gilk, trimmed with chiffon; Mrs. Cousins, black silk; Miss Cotter, black, with pretty lace collar; Miss —. Cotter, blaek, large turquoise blue chou; Mrs. Morton, black, relieved with touches of chiffon;' Miss MacFarlane, white silk, with string-coloured insertion; Mrs. McAndrew, pale green, trimmed with twine-coloured net; Mrs. T. Mulvany, black; Miss Mulvany, black skirt, purple brocaded silk blouse; Mrs. Dignan, blaek skirt, pink surah silk blouse, trimmed .with cream insertion; Miss Henderson, black skirt, heliotrope silk blouse; Mrs. Coleman, black skirt, pretty flowered silk blouse; Mrs. Muhoney, blaclc flowered silk, with pretty lace collar; Mrs. T- Morrin, blaek skirt, very pretty Brussels net blouse; Miss —. Morrin, grey skirt, dainty evening blouse; Miss’—. Morrin, pale blue and white; Mrs. Philson, black and white. A NEW IDEA. We are certainly getting much smarter in our modes of entertaining now than we used to be in Auckland, and the fashionable hostess of to-day has io constantly evolve new ideas and modes of providing enjoyment for her guests. An afternoon tea, at which I was not present, but of which very glowing accounts arc given, took place at the Piccadilly Rooms last week, when Miss McLaughlin entertained a very cheery gathering of her friends at “A Flower Afternoon.' Each guest had to wear something indicative of a flower, and everyone had to guess what they were. Ono of the “ ’cutest,” as our American cousins say, was Mrs E. D. O’Rorke’s card, on which were fastened small fragments of scoria, this representing shamrock. Another lady carried a sample of a w’ell-known brand of tea (picotee), another a scrap of butter in a teacup (buttercup), and so on. The idea of having an At Home at the Piccadilly is decidedly felicitous, and is likely to be imitated. One has no trouble with servants or the making of cakes before hand, and can talk to and en joy one’s self with one's friends unhampered by worrying as to when the mischief the girl (if there is one) is going to bring in fresh tea or hot water. Besides, it is at present novel, and novelty !s assuredly the salt of the lighter side •I Ufa. '

ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE DANCES THIS WINTER

was given last Wednesday by Mrs. Richmond at her pretty residence, Mount Eden. The music and floor - were both perfect, as was the supper, which was laid in a large marquee, the table being beautifully decorated with primroses and naffodiis. Among so many it wa» impossible to see everyone, but I will describe all the frocks I can remember. Our hostess, Mrs. Richmond, received us in a charming frock of black lace over white glace silk; Miss Richmond, black net over blaek satin, very pretty pale blue opera coat, trimmed with white fur: Miss J. Richmond, dainty white silk, embroidered muslin over white silk; Miss M. Richmond, lovely white accordion-pleat-ed chiffon skirt, the bodiee veiled in white chiffon and draped with Maltese lace; Mrs. Aitken, black satin, veiled in black net, spray of lovely crimson roses on corsage; Miss McKellar Kissling wore green corded silk, the bodice veiled with Brussels net, flowing net sleeves; Mrs. Paton, a very handsome blaek gown; Miss Dawson, pink surah silk frock, lovely lace borthe; Miss M. Dawson, effective gown of white silk, trimmed with crimson bel>c ribbon, crimson sash, spray of crimson geraniums in coiffure; Miss Kathleen Shera wore her pretty debutante frock of white shirred chiffon over white satin, white rose in her hair; Miss Stella Rice, white Oriental satin gown. Maltese laee berthe, with a spray of blue flowers on corsage; Miss Mab. Rice, pretty white pin-tucked Liberty silk frock, finished with chiffon, chiffon angel sleeves; Miss Violet Banks, white net over white silk, the numerous frills on the skirt edged with satin ribbon; Miss Fearl Gorrie wore a pretty white net frock, laced with satin ribbon over white satin; Miss Ivy Ruddock, pink silk, profusely trimmed with ecru insertion; Miss Dorothy Colbeck, dainty primrose silk gown, spray of roses on bodice; Miss Kitty Clarke wore her -coming-out dress o' white Renaissance lace over silk; Miss Mary Carrick, pretty white tucked silk frock, with accordion-pleated chiffon sleeves; Miss Ivy Buddle, lovely white glaee silk over heliotrope; Miss Kitty Lennox, pale blue satin, very prettily trimmed with accordion-pleated chiffon of same shade; Miss Ching, lovely white iace gown over blue glaee silk, the skirt being made with three-deep flounces, a spray of shaded roses in coiffure; Miss J. Reed, pretty soft white silk frock; Miss G. Denniston looked very pretty in a sweet frock of white mousseline de soie over white silk; Miss Worsp, blue satin. With blue chiffon angel sleeves; Miss Grierson, a very pretty frock of white net laced with satin ribbon over white glace silk, white violets on corsage, blue ribbon laced through coiffure; Miss Morrin, lovely point d’esprit over white silk gown ; Miss —. Morrin, dainty white silk frock;. Miss Ellina Pierce, white tucked silk and chiffon: Miss Eve Smith, black sequinned net over black silk; Miss Hardy, pale blue satin embroidered with pink, pink sash and corsage chou; Mrs W- Heather, white silk with flowing chiffon sleeves, cluster of pink roses on corsage; Mrs Arehie Clark wore an exquisite gown of heliotrope corded silk; Miss Norah Brown, pretty white silk with angel sleeves; MissK. Morrow, dainty white silk frock; Miss George, handsome cream lace gown; Miss Mabel Coates, lovely cream Renaissance laee over white silk; Miss Muriel Peaeocke, pretty white tucked silk frock, cluster of crimson geraniums on corsage; Miss MacFarlane, white crepe de chine with handsome lace berthe, black roses on corsage; Miss Eileen MacFarlane, debutante, looked pretty in a white silk frock with aceor-dion-pleated chiffon; Miss M. Baragaville, prfctty white net frock over green silk; Miss Towle looked sweet in a soft white silk frock relieved with touches of turquoise blue; Miss Moss-Davis, dainty white silk, finished with a large turquoise blue chou on corsage; Miss Whitson, lovely pink floral silk with berthe and sash of pink chiffon; Miss K. [Alexander, debutants-, -pretty pin tucked white silk with hanging sleeves; Miss May Dawson wore her coming-out frock of pretty soft white silk; Miss Stevenson, pale blue silk with handsome laee berthe; Miss Waller wore a lovely frock of green silk, the bodice draped with beautiful laee; Miss Cotter looked extremely well in a beautiful eream Brussels lace frock over pcaeh pink satin; Miss Buller, black net over black satin, corsage spray of pale pfnk roses; Miss Bleazard-Brown, dainty white mui-

lin and insertion over blue silk, pretty flowing sleeves of silver gauze; Miss Lewis, very handsome gown of creant Renaissance lace of lavender, finished with sable; Miss Firth, pretty pink Oriental satin laee berthe, flowing chiffon sleeves; Miss Pearl Hay (Papakura), pretty pink satin frock; Miss Culpan, debutante, very elaborate gown of white satin and aeordion-plcated chiffon; Miss Kerr-Taylor, pink silk with silver leaf applique outlining decblletage; Miss Izo White, striking costume of black crepe de chine, trimmed with ectn lace; Miss M. Hesketh, dainty white liberty silk; Miss Olive Aicken, black sequinned net over blaek satin; Miss 11. Ross, white tucked silk voile, spray of pink roses in coiffure; Miss Seymour George, cream Brussels lace, over glace silk, turquoise blue ribbon on bodice and laced through coiffure; Miss Hacon (Wellington) looked very pretty, in a pale pink silk frock. Amongst the gentlemen present were:—• Mossrs Purchan. Dargaville, Grierson, Owen. Carpenter, Reed, Hay, Gillies, Culpan. Elliott. Hesketh (2), Aitken (2), Pickering, Rutherford, Pierce, Cotter, Hardy, Clarke, Buddle, Corbett, McCormick, Bruce, Dawson, Sellars, George, Nathan, Morrow, Smith, Heather. Kenny, Saunders (2) and others. DANCE AT ONEHUNGA.

Ou Friday. August 7, a public dance in aid of the Onehunga Library funds was given in the Public Hall. All present enjoyed themselves immensely. The music, supplied by Mr Meredith’s band, was exceptionally good, and an excellent supper was provided, entirely given by the ladies and the principal tradespeople of the town. Messrs. T. S. Bassett and J. Robb were joint lion, secretaries, and fulfilled their duties ably, assisted by some members of the Library Committee. A grand march, headed by Captain Daveney (president of the Library) and Mrs Scott, took place at eight o'clock. I send you a few of the ladies’ dresses: Mrs Daveney, handsome black laee over coronation red silk; Mrs Scott, rich black silk; Mrs Mclntosh, black; Mrs Smith, figured blue silk; Mrs Hughes, stylish black silk; Miss Roberts, pretty white silk; Miss Collins, looked well in black; Miss Farquhar, white, muslin; Miss Martin, white silk; Mrs McLean, black; Miss Glanfichl, cream dress, blue velvet trimmings; Mrs Lehior, wore blaek; Mrs Gibbons, black; Miss Moody, pretty white muslin; Mrs F. Whyte, very pretty tucked White silk; Miss Jackson, yellow costume; Mrs Pabst, pretty blue silk; Mrs Winter, blaek skirt, pretty yellow blouse; 'Mrs M. Wynyard, handsome white silk; and many others. MUSICAL “AT HOME.” Mr and Mrs Maeandrew gave a very pleasant musical “At Home” at their pretty residence, Epsom, last week. The tea-table in the dining-room was artistically decorated with narcissi and palms, and an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music had been arranged. Among some of the items were —-The last movement from the Schumann Quintet t, played by Misses Lewis, Fenton, Messrs Millar, Egerton and Mrs Maeandrew; two short songs (Schumann), Miss Towsey; Brahm's “Sonata?* for violin and piano, Miss E. Whitelaw and Mrs Maeandrew: piano solo, “Nocturne No. 7” (Chopin), Mrs Macandrew); Mrs Parkes, two songs (Rubenstein) ; violin solo (Adagio from Concerto, Max Bruch), Miss E. Whitelaw. Mrs Maeandrew received her guests in a blaek satin skirt, pretty heliotrope

glace silk blouse inserted with lace. Those present were—Mr and Mrs Miller (Chelsea), Dr. and Mrs Parkes, Mrs Gillies, Misses Sybil and L. Lewis, Mr and Mrs R. Goring Thomas, Mrs G. Whitelaw, and the Misses May and Edith Whitelaw, Mrs and Miss Fenton, Professor and Mrs Egerton, Mrs Petrie, Mrs Fernyhough, Missese Maeandrew (2), and Miss Towsev.

My Paeroa Correspondent “Doris,“ writes: — Dear Bee, ' | Paeroa lias been quite on fete this week. Bishop Neligau paii.his first visit here on Monday. On Tuesday the members of the Anglican Church gave an “At Home” in the Choral Hall in his honour. It was a most successful function. The hall was beautifully decorated under the. supervision of Mrs Parsons for the occasion with palms, pot plants, ferns, etc. The vicar presented the Bishop with an illuminated address on behalf of the parishioners. Mr Bitton, the Methodist, minister, also made a short speech, welcoming the Bishop. . His Lordship gave a most interesting address in reply, having his hearers' rapt attention throughout. Afternoon tea. which was provided by lhe Ladies’ Guild on a most elaborate scale, was then partaken of: Bishop Neligan leaving shortly afterwards to catch the 5.30 train to Te Aroha. li. is to be hoped he will be able to include a Sunday in his next visit here, as we would all very much like to have the opportunity of hearing him preach.

On Thursday the Waihou Ladies’ Hockey Club played the return match with the local club in Mr Clarkin's Paddock. Paeroa proved the winners with three goals to nil. The game was a very fast one throughout. The visitors and spectators were provided with afternoon lea by the club. In the evening a dance anU euchre tournament was given in their honour at the Choral Hall, which was prettily decorated for the occasion.' Great praise is due to the committee of the club for the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were carried out. The ladies’ euchre prize; which was pre-' sented by Mr Brabant, was won by Mrs Poland, and the gentlemen’s, which was given by the club, by Mr Chamberlain-. Amongst the dresses I noticed—Miss Inglet, black silk and jet; Miss Ray (Waihou), black, her sister was wearing a charming frock of white silk inserted with Paris lace all down the skirt and on the corsage, shoulder straps of black velvet: Miss Quick . (Thames),black silk, siik Maltese berthe, large blue chou on bodiee, silver, belt; Mrs Russell (Waihou), brown silk; Mrs Edwards, white broche silk blouse trimmed with herringbone stitching, black merveilleux skirt; Miss Kenny, vieux rose satin blouse, lac-o cape,». blaek lustre skirt; Mias D. Kenny, muslin blouse, black skirt; the Misses Cook, white silks; Mrs Dalston, black; Mrs Poland, blue blouse, black skirt; Miss Gibbons, pale blue brocaded silk blouse, black skirt: Mrs Nicholas, dainty white dress; Miss Inglis, pretty English dross of white silk; Mrs John Edwards, daffodil yellow silk, veiled with black sequin net; Miss Shaw, white silk blouse, black silk voile skirt; Miss Amy Shaw, cream silk muslin blouse, blaek sequin net collarette, dark skirt; Mrs Crosby, black; Miss Brunskill, heliotrope Oriental satin blouse, blaek lustre skirt; Miss Davidson, maize colour-

ed silk blouse, silk lustre skirt; Misses Delaney, white silks; Misses Edwards, white Japanese silks; Mrs Brunskill, blue Oriental satin blouse, black silk skirt; Miss McCallum, pink silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Schroff, yellow silk blouse, black skirt; Miss de Castro, pretty white frock; etc. Among the gentlemen were—Messrs Brabant, Brunskill, Cook, Nicholas, Poland, Algie, Inglis, Hague-Smith, Mueller, McArthur (2), Quick, Wilson, Flynn, Searle, Clarkin, Kenny (2), Shaw (2), Murphy, Dromgoal.

PHYLLIS BROUN.