WANGANUI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 18, 6 May 1905, Page 47

WANGANUI.

Dear Bee. April 28. On Easter Monday, Misses and Masters Webster gave a most enjoyable FANCY DRESS PARTY FOR CHILDREN. Owing to the unsettled weather the original plan of holding it at their residence on St. John’s Hill was not adhered to, and the Druids’ Hall was engaged instead. Between fifty and sixty children assembled there, and the scene was a very gay one, during the afternoon their photographs were taken, and they formed into line and marched past several times. Amongst those I remember were Alisses D. Webster as "Barbette,” Alargery AVebster “Fairy Queen,” Aluriel Webster “Turkish Lady.” Alaster Cecil Webster “A Page.” Geoffrey Webster “Little Boy Blue,” Norman Webster "Rough Rider,” Misses Alice A’aughan "Queen of Hearts.” Dorothy Millar "Little Red Riding Hood.” Alaster Burgess went as "A Nigger,” and his brother as "A Cook,” Alauriee Reid "Herald Newspaper,” Alargery Treadwell "A Fairy,” W. Treadwell “A .Milk Alaid,” Bob' Treadwell "A Jester.” C. Treadwell “A Cricketer." Ruth Fairburn "Old Mother Hubbard," Mary Millar "A Poppy,” Master Ray Kitchen “A Cricketer,” his brother went as “A Baby Girl,” Aliss R. Greig “The Sea.” Enid Heywood “Night.” Itoni Forde "Powder and Patches,” Mavis Jones “Forget-me-nots.” Shiela Hutton "A Christmas Lilly.” Dorothy Humphreys “Scotch Lassie.” Ida Humphreys "Gipsy Fortune Teller.” Alaster I). Breltugh “Buffalo Bill.” Miss D. Brettagh “Roses,” Gladys Christie "Granny.” Ekie Reid "Red Cross Nurse." Dorothy MeLean"A Bouquet." L'slie Greenwood "Pierrot,” Alargery Greenwood “Barbette,” Maurice Watt “Sandwich Alan,” Hetheote D’Arcy “Blind Man,” Selwyn D’Arcy “Sandwich Man." Gertrude Dodgshuu "Fisher Girl,’’’ Etta, Russell “A Butter Cup,” and a number <lf boys went as pirates.. The weather for the COLLEGIATE SCHOOL SBOIJTS on Easter Monday was unset*, led. but this in no way interfered with the attendance. The different events were as usual keenly-contested. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Empson. Am-

those'! noticed were Mrs Einpson in a black srrge costume, the Russian blouse faced with white cloth and embroidered .wilttx black silk, 4_ull sleeves until ruffles s of lace falling t<» the wrist, burnt straw mushroom hat trimmed with black and white silk ribbon; Miss .1. Empson. pale blue cloth gown, the yoke banded with velvet of a deeper shade -over the shoulders, cream laee on bod ire, hat of cream straw relieved with pale blue: Mrs Hugh Beet ham (Wairadapa) wore a becoming black silk frock, with champagne lace, black feather hat, her daughter wore a blue frock: Mrs Dan Riddiford (Marton), smart brown costume with pink and green pouquidoui* ribbon forming waistcoat, brown hat with ostrich plumes; Miss N. Riddiford (Marton), cream serge Eton coat and skirt, large blue straw hat: Miss Hitching* (Levin), pale grey tweed Norfolk jacket and skirt, smart grey three-cornered felt Jiat with osprey; Miss — Hitching* (Ix'vin), pale grey Norfolk jacket, short pleated skirt, cream felt Gainsborough hat. trimmed with pale blue and pink satin ribbon rosettes; Mrs F. Riddiford (Palmersion North) wore a pale grey tweed coat and skirt, black picture hat: Miss A. Riddiford (Palmerston North), nayy blue hat with blue ribbon on it; Mrs Von Sierletz (Wellington) wore a stylish grey cloth, the coat made wfth deep basque, and three -flounced skirt, white, feather boa,, black picture bat; Miss Fitzberbert, cream, serge costume, pale blue felt hat with wreath of pink roses and foliage; Miss Fitzfiu.i.bert (Wellington), fawn sac and, levers of white cloth, fawn ..beaver hat with large, white pompon at the. side; Mrs W. Atkinson, black doth skirt, burnt straw hat with black } silk rosette; Mrs Atkinson. black .serge

coat and skirt, black straw bat with wreath of pale pink rises; Mrs S. T. Fitz Herbert. green tailor made tweed coat and skirt, black chiffon hat with pink i o<rs in it ; Mrs Earle, black and white st r pe<l ilannel tailor made coat and skirt, silk vest, black and white fancy draw «»<|iie. white aigrette; Miss Earle, navy bine liopsack. rivers of white cloth embroidered in black silk, white felt hat with large white pompon at the side: Mis> Moore (Wararapa), black hopsack costume made with Russian coat, revers of cream cloth edged with cream stitched satin, cream silk vest, pretty black straw hat with feathers; Miss Dodgshun. dark green cloth gown with collar and revers of white cloth, full sleeves with deep frill of pleated muslin falling to the wrist, white Napoleon felt hat with green velvet; Mrs 11. Sarjeant. champagne tucked voile skirt, cloth coat to match with applique collar ami cuffs, navy blue straw with ruche of blue and pink flowered ribbon; Mrs John Mason, black and white tweed coat and skirt with revers and cuffs of white doth, white felt hat with pale grey trimmings; Miss Izard wore a cream serge costume with braided yoke effect, black chiffon bat; Miss Maison (Hawke’s Bay), pale blue pastel cloth gown, cream beaver hat, rosettes of pale blue ribbon; Miss G Mason, grey checked shepherd’s tweed coat amt skirt, white cloth mortar rap; Mrs Skerman (Marton), navy blue cloth coat ami skirt, black chiffon hat-, brown fur; Miss Page, smart navy blue serge costume, bolero and collar edged with cream braid, cream silk blouse, navy blue beaver hat with large white pompon at the shir; Mrs Lane (Rangitikei) wore a grey tweed coat and skirt, black straw hat; Miss Smith (Rangit ikei), fawn tweed coat and skirt, hat to match; Miss Fullerton-Smith (Rangitikeii, brown doth coat and skirt, brown felt hat ; Mrs Dalrymple ( Rangitikei), wore a black costume; Miss Dalrymple ( Rangitikei). pa it' grey tweed coat and skirt; Mrs John Barton, black cloth coat and skirt, cream vest, smart straw hat with black and white satin ribbon and spray of while berries at the side; Miss I). Christie, cream serge frock, becoming white felt hat with cream ribbon rosette, white fur and muff; Miss liarcourt (Wellington), pale green tweed coat and skirt, green silk folded belt, revers of cream cloth, black straw hat with feathers; Miss Govette (New Plymouth). pale grey costume, grey fell bat. There were also present Mr and Mrs Babbage, Miss M. Anderson, Mrs James Anderson. Mrs Tripe (W aikanae). Miss Liffiton, Mrs ami Miss ( leghorn. Miss Hewett (Palmerston North). Mr.t and Miss Ashcroft, Mr and Mrs Sheriff, and others. AT THE CONCERT IN THE EVENING the prizes were presented to the successful competitors. Amongst those 1 noticed were Mr and Mrs Enips on. Airs and Miss Riddiford (Marton). Mr, Airs and Miss Mason (Hawke’s Bay), Airs and Miss Riddiford (Palmerston North). Mr ami tin* Misses Fitzherbert (Wellington), Mrs Godwin, Mr. Airs and Miss Mason. Mrs John Barton (Wellington), Air and Mrs and Miss Beet ham (Wairarapa). Miss Ditchings (Levin), Mrs Moore, Miss Cameron, Mr and Mrs 1..

Stedman (Chris!church). Mrs and Miss Xshcroft. Mr and Miss McNeill. Mrs I’attle Izett. Mrs Atkinson. Alessrs. Levin (Wellington). Peake (Cambridge). Hewitt (Palmerston). Good (Haw-ra), R. Beetham (Wa rarapa). and others. IH’IA