WANGANUI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue VI, 6 August 1904, Page 50

WANGANUI.

Dear Bee, July 29On Thursday, 21st inst., Airs S. Gordon gave a g MOST ENJOYABLE “VIOLET TEA” at her residence in Bell-street. A delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being artistically, decorated with flowers, principally violets. The rooms looked most cosy and inviting on the winter’s afternoon with, bright fires blazing and the gas lighted. Each guest on arrival was presented with a card having fifteen ’questions written on them, all the answers to bs constructed from the letters in the word “violet.” The prize, a bottle of violet perfume, was won by Miss Moore. During the afternoon Airs Frank Hatherley and Aliss W. Anderson rendered several vocal selections, which were much appreciated. Amongst those present were Alesdames Gordon, Allies (Marton), Arthur Lewis, Frank Hatherley, Andersonj’Yfackay. Misses Gresson. Alobre. Seale. Barnicoat. AVhite (Auckland). Al. Anderson, Towsey, Rawson. W. Anderson. Knapp, Trainor, AleLaughlin (Auckland), Aitken and others. In the evening Airs Gordon gave a progressive euchre party and dance. The ladies’ prize, a bottle of scent, was won by Aliss Barnicoat, and the men’s fell to Air Russell Stevenson. . Professor AlcLaiirin, of A’ietoria College, AVellington. delivered a highly interesting and instructive

LECTURE ON RADII Wf on Friday, 22nd hist'., at the Museum Hall, in aid of funds for that institution. There was a very large audience, the seating aeeominodation being taxed to its utmost limit. Mr Henry Sarjeant, who occupied the chair, briefly introduced the lecturer, and at the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was aecordod to the Professor on the motion of Mr Louis Cohen. Amongst the audience 1 noticed Mr and Mrs W. E. Atkinson, Mr and Miss A. O. Williams, Mr and Mrs John Mason, Mr and Mrs F. Hatherley, Ms' and Miss Barnieoat, Misses .Tones, Empson, Reiehardt, Mr and Mrs Sarjeant, Messrs Atkins, Nixon, Harold, Cohen, W’afson, Collier, Lomas, Hardvvieke, and others. Owing, no doubt, to the beautiful day a very large number of ladies assemble.! ON THE BALGOWNIE LINKS to play in the match on Wednesday for a driver presented by Airs Hood. Both seniors and juniors competed. Mrs J. C. Greenwood and Miss AL Browne tied for first place, and Afesdames Anderson, Times, and Miss Cave for second Honours. Airs Cleghorn was third. Afternoon tea was provided by' Mrs S. Gordon and the Alisses S. Alonigomerie and G. Alason. Amongst those on the links I noticed Afesdames Cleghorn, Anderson, D’Arcy, Greenwood, Innes, Alason, Gordon, Heywood, Alisses Moore, Barnieoat, Grieg, Montgomerie, Alason, Jackson, Cowper (2), McLaughlin (Auckland), Browne, Anderson, White (Auckland), Jones. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Allen, the matron, and the nurses at the Wanganui hospital gave a large “at'hoaie” at the nurses’ HOME, Which was publicly opened by the Premier recently. The numerous guests (about four hundred availed themselves of the invitation) were received by Aliss Allen and afterwards entertained at afternoon tea by the members of the staff. Delicious refreshments were served in the dining-room, the table being prettily decorated with masses of white bulbs and sweet-scented violets. Miss Allen wore a handsome blaek brocaded gqwn, and the nurses’ dainty pink Uniforms mingled effectively with the more sombre winter gowns of the visitors. Amopgst the guests I noticed Airs Bignell in a blaek cloth costume, hat to match; Mrs James, black voile trimmed with silk, blaek chiffon toque and rosettes of black silk ribbon; Airs Hardy wore a smart frock of violet frieze, the folded coatee having a velvet collar of a darker shade, floral toque of shaded violets and white osprey; Airs Aiken, black voile gown banded with silk, crimson chiffon toque with spray of crimton velvet geraniums at the side; Mrs Dodg»hun, black cloth trimmed with silk, blaek and white hat; Airs Blundell, tabac brown cloth costume, the skirt having tabs piped with brown velvet, vandyked collar strapped with the same material, brown sequin toque with pale blue satin ribbon; Mrs Empson, black cloth coat and skirt, cream vest, smart blaek hat; Mrs Hawke wore a tailor-made coat and skirt of gre.v tweed, black feather hat; Al iss Taylor, navy blue cloth, felt-hat ■with pompons; Miss Tuke, black cloth eostume, pretty black picture hat; Airs Iziffiton,green tweed coat and skirt with" Oriental silk collar, black |iat; Airs' “ W ray wore a pale grey tailor-made coat and skirt, black and white hat; Mrs F. ' Hatherley, Wack silk voile trimmed with silk, the bodice having a. deep lace yoke, and turquoise blue silk tie, sable furs and black feather hat; Mrs (Dr.) Reid, navy blue eostume, blaek hat ; Mrs Fairburn, grey tweed strapped with black doth, crimson straw hat with velvet to match and long blaek quill; Mrs Higgle wore a blaek silk eostume, black sequin toque. There were also present Afesdames Stanford, Atkins, Corrie, Anderson, Fenwick, Mackay, Peake, Harper, Taylor, Godwin, .Tones, Kissling, Afillward, Griffiths, Sarjeant, Fitz Gerald, Dyer, J. Anderson, Alisses Taylor (2), Dymoek, Hardeastle, Anderson, Jones, Messrs Higgle. Stewart,.Sarjeant, .lames. Drs. Wall, Reid, Crawford, Fenwick w and many others. On Wednesday evening A MOST ENJOYABLE DANCE was given at the Westmere Hall. Two brake loads, numerous private carriages, and bicyclists journeyed out from tojvn and returned in the early hours of the morning. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Cut Held, Air and Mrs Taylor, Mr and Airs E. Fitzflerbert, Mr and Mrs Hogg, Airs Vaughan, Airs G. Alurshali, Alisses Barnieoat, R. .Tones, 1. Jones,

Smith, Cameron, Taylor (2)> Messrs. Taylor, Brownlie, Stevenson, Lomas, Hardwicke, Wood, ami others. Last Saturday the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club HELD THEIR MEET AT “AIRD,” the property of Mr D. AfcGregor. It was perfect hunting weather. There was a large following, and the two runs provided excellent sport, the hounds taking the field along at a rattling pace from start to finish. Delicious refreshments were provided by Airs McGregor; Mr J. H. Nixon thanked our host and hostess for their hospitality, amid hearty cheers. Amongst those following were Messrs. Gordon, G. Aloore, Biggie. S. Alorton, J. Blair, Hamilton, H. Speed, D. Blair. Wilson. Campion, Porritt, Cutfield, Giesen, Hammond, Dunn, Burr, J. Brownlie. Haile, Misses 'Campbell and Cutfield. Driving and riding were Afesdames John Stevenson, Sutherland, J. Higgle, Burnett, Howie, Al. Higgie, Cowan, Anderson, Alisses Rawson, Nixon. Higgie, Newcombe, Crawley, Higgie (2), Afessrs. Clay, Nixon, AicLeod, Russell, Higgie, Booth. On Thursday evening a very large audience assembled at. the Drill Hall to witness the closing scenes of •A NIGHT IN PARIS, - ’ repeated for the tenth night, the last performance being given as a benefit to Signor Borzoni, who has so successfully organised the spectacular part of the bazaar. Lieutenant-Colonel Watt, on behalf of the Drill Hall trustees and volunteers, thanked all the ladies of the various stalls for the splendid manner in which they had carried out their duties. It was decided by- putting the question to .the vote that the performers, stall-holders, and their numerous assistants’ benefit should take the form of a dance and social. Amongst those who visited the bazaar during this week were Air and Airs Jones, Mr and Airs Bull, Air and Airs Baddeley, Mr and Airs Humphreys, Afesdames Blundell, Stevenson, Moore, Empson, Hawke, Wray “Anderson, Alisses Taylor, - Tuke, i’urgesson, Robertson, Jones, Anderson, Addenbrooke, Booth, Empson, Barnicoat, Stewart, Messrs. Stevenson, Wood, Peek, Wood, Darley, E. Jones, MeNeill, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Airs Harper, Air and Mrs Lloyd Jones. Alisses O’Brien, Jones, Hook, Drew, Mr and Mrs and Miss Mason, Mr and Mrs Babbage,- Air and Airs Brookfield, Dr. and Airs Porritt, Air and Mrs Greenwood, and numerous others. , UU.IA.