AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 26, 1 July 1905, Page 43

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee. June 27. WAPITI IBM KEY “AT H<»ME.” which came off on Wednesday of a*t week, was a mo*t dr.-i-l- i *u- c <•*.*. the only drawback being that there were a few girls too many. We were just I. ginning to vongratulate our*vlvc* that in Auckland there were going tn be plenty of partner* th:* year, for at al; other dances of the season th y hatin the majority, who’i i* as j should be. Lecau*®- if they ar.- yaitn c. !•-*> they ftin’find solace in the snuAting room, which pleasure J* as yet dehnd u*. The Federal Hal’ wa* very pr ttilv decorated lor the •>. <-a*>**»:».-*aL<- «ant«*ioi*3ii .ci ap.it .is a *i?ting-<»;it • room ln»ing pretty. It wa* -divide 5 i-rlw t w > Ly a *.y« cn <?f bamljoo. fern* an 1 v.tri»gafed gra*ses, whib- red and white <-;f--tain* formed the doorway in U»- • <-n tre. , The * ipj»er rabies xve:e al*o ie markably pretty, red hnd white tthv •dub colr-iiisi bring ho*« n. . The:*- i* nothing s r effp«-7jve a- aarnnui leave* i;i my opinion f«»r tabic dr-uraiion*, and these used in lavish profusion made the tables look charming.- Thvsnpp»-r If was delicious, and 1 great on the committee. Hardy’s band supplied the music, and the floor wa< perfect. *<> you *< .- t he • •mmifTre ha ingleetc I nothing which might add to th' enjoyna nt of their guest*. There were some very pretty gowns worn, which I must do my best to drst-ri|»»- t<» you. bur lii*t I must mention the debutante* w i » our ;s nl alt looked harming in their dainty white gowns: Mi** Mal»el Hay'* was - f *«»ft while Liberty *v»k. prettily finished with lace and hiff«»n. *pray* lilic* «»f th*- valley in her hair: M:** Mc-na Hay wa* charmingly frocked in white taffetas, finished with *ofliv falling la.< and chiffon: Mi**. ( Lira ..'<o l uuui wore white soft silk with whiie !«• encrustations. the de.-ulh-t g«- w.i* outlined with narrow white fur: Mrs Waller. handsoin - black toih-rt - and whit opera coat: Mrs John Dawson wa* in Ida -k with dainty opera cloak: Mr- Horace Walker wore a dainty ’-ream Bre tonne in-’ over glace foundation, rhdeep skirt flounces and bertlie edged with narrow black wive? belie ribb »n: Mrs Shera wore a lovely black lac< toilette over primrose glace silk ; Mrs Reid; very handsome blaek lace gown, vmlimidervd with -c«|iiiiis. black velvet bow in irfure: Mr* Corbett, rh-h black silk toi lette. finished with la ••■: -Mrs Dr. Dawspangled net toilette over silk: Mrs Re< s Gt >rge. bl; k *atii %it . white fiir-Lordervd opera Mr* Rolw-rf Gavey was prettilv fr<»«k<ii in b’.ok Bi'cloihic net with t« .i«-ho*- .■( * -allot on bodice, and wreathlet <if flower* in isdffiiK : Mr* Hit-brock. graceful black toilet :e. the »<*r<age brightened with touche* of niiroir given, butterfly bow of *aiiic shade in coiffur*-: Mrs McGregor Hay . hand*oin - black toi • ttr, finished with la c: Mr* David Hay wa® smartly gowned in Ida-k with tmu lies • 4 crimson on bodice and in hair; Mis Mackay, black satin gown with trai»<parent *lveves and yoke of jettr-d face, > hiffoii roloan in roiffure: Mr* Kinder won- black with lie-omiug opera coat, trimmed with white fur: Mr* Pilkington wa* beautifully gowned in pink *urah silk of g'a«e fuund.it i<>n of *anw- *hade ?

livrtLc *of exam Br<tonne net. ;»hly tCiiinscd w>!i« ecru Inre; Mi** 's’ivin ua* daintily gonuod »u M>ft white *ilk. paV Mw Fhnpiir twit; Mi** Whyte. ld;:«-k l« riblnmcd net oxer glare foundation. »*>i>nge oiifliiiol with sprays ••f aiituinii-tint< d h-av« *: Mi** < «ioke hM/ktsl *wts-t in white *i!k. I right.-nrd with pale pink. jkilv pink • > i*h nw in <-oiffur< : Mi** Ntrw-iison woic a hand-*»-im Ida* k viejM- »i« » hit •■ gown, liiii*h«*d with rm-het! lihlMHt :md ••oisage *»»rax of «rim*«*n H«*w»-:*; M ** |{«-id Lw»k«sl • harming in white crepe «l« chine. fiui*lw«l with L.c • ami chiffon. ;«ml irlirte-l uitn toiiv«M* ••! p.tlv p.nk: Mt** l\’den; Mi** N«»r.t Walktr wa* pivturr.*4pi<-ly gowned in i»!a**k Bretoioiv n.-t. it* *«*inl>irn<-s relieved with oi»e large >iiti:*<>n «-ru*h in*e in fr<-:»l • : ImMh-p- Mi** Daw*ou wore a prrily p!!tx l.tir-i .y *al«ii gun it. w.lii white* !;.• i.K-rlL* . wic.iiidrt «f pink ium’s in «-oiffmv: Mi** M. i>a\\*« »i was wearing .i u:<inty «-.id •!• nil >iik. ncrordhmplealed t«»i!vil» v!i««. iivh iritnn.td with Pari* Hub d h< • ; M l*s Stewart prettily l‘« \v.l in *oft white -ilk. with ror*ag< Im-u«{1;« l• I |cih- !«;.:<■; Mi** . Stvw;.r» w« i»- it daiitlv white *ilk gown, with .!*.g« spray of "pink »•>*<*: Miss llinne wa* • ff« ivclv g-tuned i’l white, with ««»’.»• • * • » L ii*-: Mi** Rev* < .•-orgr were her prctJv dvl>utar.l< gown <f while silk ; lid . ’ Miss X- . tboroft -• re a hnriy white :alY«:;* g;-w.. with .i«»*‘umr Imt.l--and . _ - It: Miss Hull was • ’.i'nlilv g. wn.-J ::j w bite embroidered net <\rr g’. . . *pmt * «J pin* i *■•■* «n imkliee: Mi** — Ru<ldo< < wort • rani, and her sisiei . * blue rihI «.::*: Mi** E*ti.v! Js-alr w«>r< a dtinly white fi«-.\ pyvlfiK coiit niMed with Liu- : Mi** Hv.jssi x i \«dy oy*tcr white 1.-r««-.<did *!.-k. ! : u : *hej with chiffon and lac.-: Mi** Tm.rncs u» ah. «*l\ gow uof ran «<■• nil L’lirrtv *aiin. with b«*A '»l ifol Inp? iM-rlliP. Ixxoh-d with chiffon tucker; Mi** M«-:*n-ii u. w i.ity i*.h U»;:«-h<*s « f crims-Qii: Mi** Helen Hay we re a Iv *lkuL* «*f pair blue yaituiga. wrmth of _{«ak Idue. }sjppir* <»;: oirstgt : Mi*< Iles? -l.vth v.a* *tiikingiy un-d in a huclv ,!•!*<• pink laib-La.*; -Mis* May l!e*kr*. b; Mis* 11 • 1 sweet m het debutante tn ck «*f *• fi xv?ot»’*ilk with v uff«>n tick:!, and c»u*h rose in *-«»iffiHr: Miss -McL«-an w«*?r an »-\4po*iir gown «;f iu-au-lifid ivory -*i« p* dv chine. i.utvJ aith rich white ia•-•••: Mi** Mu ; i ILuigias was tasle-fsilh g« wm-d in • »»-|e • »* chine *idlciuil with <-lMffoi; ami lace: Mis* i. .Walker wu;, a pn-Ily pii.k >iik goal:, rr-li«-v«-d with black \el\«t mid <rru la«*e; Mi-** Mmh •' Dawson looked *wccL iu black lieribboned imt. the •’<•••-.-Ik-tagr outlined with cr<*;i'm applique thrcmled nith 1 sire ■.:•>:*«• blue: Mi** Jennie Fratrr w** n.i g in while silk; Miss L;;*k. blaek erepe •’«■ chine, hclnvcd with applique; Mi*s <»Jixr Lu.*k. Id;ick dipv •’.»• chir.e, r. i.’h V * ajn 1 v.-*: of r«-;t ti applnpir. . • epi es M-- M. Walker u »:•• w Mi-** Marion Fra:< r ’ ha rut .ng « » • ream rhal- }'•• with m«dai h»i* •»( i'ari* liiilvd Ince an 1 I.tveli la -e leer’.*:<-z ami her *i*’.rr v. i re white witL b’uc ribl on in voilTure; Mi** Willoughby, grneeiul cream Brc’.•nm- Hr . oxv « nt -ir nil *a' ;s: M**4 El*ie Slomaii. • !ihi:< frock, frilled a:tl in*eri»*l wi»it l:i-v. ■luster* ->f »-.,*«- on it .di «•: M’.** G.irrie. r-irqnoi-e hlzie wile’ g.» an. •’.! tuls»m< 5 \ trimmed w:ih Par's }a«-r applique : Miss Pearl <..»rrir v.a* -hane. nglv fre.-ked i;i nolle-; Miss 1J ■ . - - - with p.-h* hhiC 'eiritHie and hue I* 1 1 >»• : Miss (Tow -« wore a gra efiH gown of pink !’ : ; . . - . softened ae*; Mi*s 1- - bine: M.*s I wa* lainSy in a life isilk. relieved wi'h ■■•.i.-he* uf p;»l«- p>nk: Miss Jult.ifi w. u ni .*-• i ,r -I«- '•.♦ie. ox» ; pile ... M. - - B -»«»ke•,i ;. . - •! : • u •• L ut-i *: k. w itll \ . *a* <_ -and chi*»ei « f \ -• :*

•hmildei; Aii—» Burl.uo looked well in white silk and lace; Miss Alice Davy Wore a *oit whale silk toilette, with •gpray- of crim-<>n rose- on cordage; JUiss \ikiii-»n wa- smartly gowned in 'black chailie, the deeolletage outlined 'wit h applique, threaded with tangerine ribbon: Mi — . \tki;i-on wore white silk, with white net bert he. effectively s»mbi oid«*ied with silver: Miss Aletcalfe’s g »wn of bl.uk la.c, worn ovr white - itin. yelli.n Empire -«:i<h and ye!o\\ roses on corsage, made an effective rout ensemble; Miss Dolly .Mett life h'oked sweetly pretty in a yict urc-qtie gown of dull leaf green silk, with folded corselet bek of same shade: •ALs< Gwennie ]|i|| wore blue, with corerlei belt of velvet a shade darker, the corsage wa- prettily draped with lace: Mis- Alive (bodwin looked sweet in u’.ite mon—eline de soie. with pile pink t*<>-e- on corsage; M;s< K. Met‘urn lick •was charming in black velvet, with V .shaped crossover bodice; Miss Armstrong wore a noticeable gown of sitvet -pangh I net. over white satin, rln-trr- of pink roses on bodice; Miss Kt llii* I ptcn was daintily frocktai in fi«:ft white -ilk an<l lace: Miss Nosta Kinder wore white tucked silk, the bodice finished with lace, pale blue sash: Miss Bleazard Brown, cream : IPret mne net. over glace with ion.dies of pale blue on bodice; Miss *lrevith:ck wore black beri-bboned net <ncr gl ice feundation. clusters of roses on rorejge; Miss Nora Brown looked sweet in Bretonne net over eau de nil aatin. pretty satin corselet bolt of same Hhade; Miss Goldie was effectively gowned in a dainty aecmdeon pleated <*vepc de chine. relieved with touches of blur. and her sister was charmingly trucked in pale blue yamage. softened with chiffon: Miss Abbott s gown of black minis •*- line <l<» soie was effectively combine I with touches ot tangerine, tangerine belt and black chiffon on bodice; Miss Nellie Douglas wore a pretty white, silk, with pale pink sash: Miss Butler \va dainty in white silk, with chiffon fichu, pale blue leiniure. and clusters of forgot -rne-mds on corsage and in coiffure: Miss I horpe wore cream and her sister was prettily frocked in white anti blue; Miss Munro wore an effective black toilette, with lovely Maltese Hro bert hr. turquoise him* ribbon thread'd through her hair: Miss Olive Airken waprettily Trucked in a trained white Libert \ silk, elaborately tucked, pale pink sash reaching to hem of skirt: Miss Kent wore a peach Idos-om pink velvet gown, with exquisite lace draped on corsage ; Miss Davis (Nga rua w a hia I. rose pink taffeta, with folded corselet he It ot same shade; Miss Price wore a picturesque gown of pale blue yamaga. sot. ened wiih chiffon, corsage bouquvt of roses; Miss Price, lovely pink -ilk. encrusted with Paris tinted lace: Miss Brooktirid. dainty Bretonne net gown, with pale blue sash: Miss Batkin was in white silk and lace, tastefully combined ror-ige bouquet of roses; MisRec- George; Miss Muriel Martin looked <•<l pretty in soft white tucked silk, with pale pink c<*intur»-: Miss Elsie Walker looked piquant <• in yellow -birred chiffon over glare foundation. * lovely bHck velvet, crush ruse in front of corsage: Aliss < amilla wore a beautiful gown of rose pink taffetas, with H e bert he. I.i.h e rse et be t :Mi-s — S was daintily frocked in pale yellow silk v.'h ’ace berthe. Aid KLAM) SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY. The inaugural meeting this season of the Auckland Shakespeare Society was held in the Y.ALf .A. Hill on Thursday evening. June 22nd. The play selected for this reading was “Othello,*' and the

expectation.' of the very large audience were more than realised, The role of Othello, taken by .Mr J. M. t lark, was indeed excellent, and drew forth hearty applause indeed, all of the readers showed more than usual aptitude for the parts they took, and made the performanee very enjoyable. The following was the caste: Duke of Venice, Mr R. < ampin'll: lirabantio. Mr 11. Henin.; l.odovieo, .Mr .Montague: Othello. .Mr J. .M. ( lark; < assio. Rev. W. Jellie; lago, .Mr 15. .MeVeagh; Koderigo. .Mr R. A. Singer: Montano. Mr Montagne: Mes--enge.r. Miss Zoe Hartley: Desdemona, Mrs Kekwick: Emilia. Miss Bruce. Mrs Kekwiek looked graceful in a white trained silk evening frock, the decolletage outlined with Paris tinted lace; Miss Bruce wore a skirt of black ehilTon over white silk, and semi-evening blouse of floral chilfon with black velvet ceinture: .Miss Zoe Bartley, white sun-ray pleated chiffon evening blouse with corsage bou<f t of violets, black trained skirt, .'.nong the audience I observed Mrs 11. F. E igar. in an ivory white satin evening blouse, black satin skirt, and handsome cloak; Miss Ixtngsford was in a very pretty pale pink silk blouse and darker skirt: Miss Leila J.angsford, white and blue spotted silk blouse and black skirt: Mrs Tibbs, white and pink floral silk blouse and French grey skirt; Misses Purdie wore pale blue anil black respectively: Airs Harold Bagnall, pretty errant -silk and lace blouse, and black trained skirt: Mrs Maitland, dainty evening frock and becoming opera cloak: Mrs Montague wore rose pink silk and lace; Miss Buller, pretty cream silk with transparent yoke of lace: Miss (lorrte, graceful eream evening gowu and long electric blue cloak; Miss Pearl Gorrie was in a eharming pink satin blouse, and prettily gauged pink voile skirt; Mrs Maxwell Walker was gowned in ivory white voile trimmed with rich white lace, crimson chou in coiffureAlts A. (1. Knight. dark green costume; Airs E. Ashton, black and white silk gown with white silk entredeux, bine opera cloak: Airs ( . Henins, black satin gown relieved with white; Airs Eliot Davis, very dainty pale blue satin Mouse softened with lace, black skirt: Miss t'aiage. white sun-ray chiffon evening bodice and fawn skirt: Aliss K. Nelson wore a cream Oriental satin blouse trimmed with Paris-tinted lace, black skirt: Airs tv. Sharland. white and black spitted silk blouse, and black voile skirt: Airs Easton, rich white silk blouse and black skirt; Aliss Mackay, black evening toilette; Alisses AL and T. Sloane wore dainty light blouses and black skirts; Miss .Margaret Sloane, eharming cieani veiling frock and crimson cloak; Airs Shakespear. black brocade: Aliss Bose llemus, while silk blouse and grev skirt: Aliss McDonald, ruby velvet blouse softened with cream Maltese lace, black skirt: Aliss E. Lewis, cerise glace silk blouse and darker skirt: 'Misses Beaumont. wore pretty light blouses and dark skirts; Airs t. < alder, white silk ami lave evening blouse, and black silk skirt: Miss Oswald, pretty white silk: Aliss Caldwell wore a white silk blouse and black voile skirt: Alisses Thomson, pretty light s j] k blouses ami dark skirts: Aliss Picketing, becomimr evening gown and long theatre cloak: Mrs Ashley Hunter, black toilette; Aliss Kennedy. pink blouse, black skirt; Miss Alison, white silk blouse, the bel t he edged with black velvet liebe ribbon, black voile skirt: Aliss Ivy Alison, dainty pale green silk and lace; Miss A!<-( latr-hey. rose pink silk blouse and daik skiit: Aliss Heather. becoming evening gown and pearl grey cloak with black fur collar: Miss Tve. black toilette: Miss .1. Tye. 'black gown and bright crimson cloak. St ING AT HOAIE. 2 ' !l '. Ar . t . ! "’ r " av, ‘ a delightful Song lea on I-riday afternoon for the meinlH-i's of the Lake lakapiitia t roquet ( bib. The guests -.pent a most enjoyable time at her prerty home, which comimuls a pie- ure-.pie view of the .still walers of the lake an I its beautiful surroundings, and also of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. The modus operandi at these entertainments may not be familiar to all my readers. A simple symbol is usually worn pinned to the dross, and although pretty free latitude is allowed in the -election, so that the guessing may not be too e-a-y. the other extreme must la- avoided. The emblem ought to have a definite signification of the song indicated. Some fun may he created by giving a humorous turn to

the detiiiition. ami several ot the eraI'lrm- on Friday assumed this aspect. Ihe competition was keen, and resulted in Aliss Annie Berry ami Aliss Elsie Goldie winning the honours. To take notes of dresses was naturally out of the question., for we had no time to think of frocks when the merits of a song hung on our minds. Our Imstess looked exceedingly well in a smart black voile, with ecru lace yoke. Among those present were: Alesdatnes Brett. Esdaile, Alison, Corry, Weston. Kirk. E. Buchanan, A\ . Rainger, Quick. Williamson, H. L. Br<dt. Sharland. Hart, Goldie, Tomkyns. Alasfen, Boak. Carter, Porter, Geddis, Alisses Kirk. Aloon. Courtayne. Abbott (2), Jackson. Keith, Goldie, Berry (2). E. Goldie. Houchen (2). Porter, Williamson. Alison, and Corry. TELEPHONE CADETTES ENTERTAIN. A most enjoyable evenin’* was spent at the San Souci Kiosk. Onehunga. on June 15. at a progressive euchre party given by the young ladies of the Telephone Exchange to their friends. In spite of the inclemency of the weather a large number of guests assembled. Progressive euchre was played by the majority, while others were entertained in the adjoining room with pit and bridge. Air E. Burke's popular orchestra also added much to the pleasure of the guests. A very dainty supper, prepared by the Exchange girls was much enjoyed. After the prizes were presented to the winners—Alisses Keogh ami Cairns and Alessrs Parsons ami Clarke—musical items were rendered by Alisses Taylor. Hill and Keogh, Alessrs Parsons and Barry. Among those present were Mrs Cummings, wearing handsome black silk gown; Airs Seager. black silk voile, transparent yoke; Airs Bosworth, pretty black evening dress; Airs Kinnear. lavender silk blouse, black skirt; Airs Wynn Hamlin, dainty white silk gown; Airs Haultain. handsome tangerine silk blouse, black skirt; Airs Lambourne, creme silk blouse, pretty black skirt; Airs AfcAnclrew. pretty creme silk gown; Aliss Hay, black silk; Aliss Dormer, pretty creme net frock; Aliss V. Dormer. black velvet gown, creme lace berthe; Aliss Hennelly, white silk relieved, with pink; Aliss Hallett, pretty blue blouse, black skirt: Miss AlcShane, very dainty white silk blouse. dark skirt; Aliss N. Whitaker, while net over pink siik; Aliss A. Cawley, white silk blouse, black skirt; Aliss F. Pollard, dainty white silk frock; Aliss Ansenne. black voile with Tangerine rose on corsage; Aliss Cuthbertson, very pretty white silk gown; Aliss AL Cuthbertson, black skirt. dainty silk blouse; Aliss Taylor. white silk; Miss Iris Seagar, black voile skirt, pale blue silk blouse: Aliss E. Seager. dainty black evening dress; Aliss Barry, pretty pah* blue voile trimmed with Paris lace; Aliss Larkin, dainty creme voile, pink rose in coiffure;Aliss Cooper, white silk; Miss Hill, dark skirt, white silk blouse; Miss E. Hill, champagne voile, with transparent yoke; Aliss Mahon, gre< n silk Mouse, black skirt; Aliss Al ills, handsome black evening gown, pink rose in coiffure; Aliss Flossie Bronberger. pretty while silk; Aliss Kidd, dainty silk evening blouse, black skirt; Aliss E. Robinson, white muslin; Aliss Wilson, very dainty pink silk blouse, black skirt; Aliss E. Wilson, pietty pale green silk gown: Miss Clapcott. blue silk evening blouse, black skirt; Miss Al. Cardno looked dainty in white silk gown trimmed with lace and ribbon; Miss Eva Cardno. pale blue frock: Aliss Antes, blue silk evening blouse; Miss Alice Wilson looked pretty in white silk, pink rose on corsage; Aliss M. Wilson, soft white silk; Ali«s Keogh, blue silk evening blouse: Aliss Pcncocke. pretty pale green silk blouse; Miss L. 'Peacocke. creme silk evening Idouse; Miss Pollard, pretty yellow silk dress; Aliss Caw lev. white silk blouse, black voile skirt; Miss Haul-

tain, floral silk blouse trimmed with green velvet and lace; Alisses Haultain. pretty light silk blouses; Aliss Burton, pretty blouse inserted with lace; Aliss McGuire looked nice in white silk; Miss A. AlcGuire, white silk blouse. Among the gentlemen 1 noticed Alessrs Cumming. Senn, Connolly, Kidd, Jones, Foster. Masefield, Bellew, Robinson, Crowthrr. Butters (2), Parsons. Baragwanath. Bosworth, Johnson, Hodge, Barry (2). Clarke, Pycroft, Culpan, Abbott. Kelly, Alinch er. PROG R ESS IY E El TH RE. Airs Weston, of Hauraki-road, Takapuna, entertained a large number of guests at a pleasant progressive euchre party on Saturday night. This was one of a series of “At Homes” and evenings given by ladies connected with the Takapuna Croquet Club, which had such a successful season this year. There were ten tables, and the games were contested with great spirit and good humour. Takapuna has been |»artficularly gay this winter, and the gathering on Saturday added another to its list of sociable functions. The prizes were won by Miss Courtayne, Aliss Clarice Alorrin, Air Alasfen. Air Arthur Brett. Airs Weston received her guests in a black voile with cream lace vest. AFTERNOON TEA. A very enjoyable afternoon tea was given by Airs Gulliver at her residence “Holdenby,” Ponsonby, on Thursday afternoon, in honour of Airs Parsons, of Lyttelton. A dainty repast was handed round, and with pleasant chat the guests whiled away an agreeable two hours. Airs Gulliver received her guests in a handsome black satin, with white satin and Paris point d' esprit vest. The guest of honour was attired in a pretty black voile, and dainty Alpine hat with feathers. Airs W. Somers, who assisted the hostess in entertaining, wore a dainty black voile, with cream lace yoke. Among the guests were—Alesdame Henry Wilson. if. Townshend. Watt. Alunro-t lark. Hough, Thomas Russell. Shayle-Geqrge. If. Airey, Devore. Owen. Oldham? Alisses AL Whitelaw. Kelly. Al. Shayle-George, Owen, E. Oxley. Ada Owen. Newman, Dormer, Oldham. Hughes. Reynolds, Kelly.

PHYLLIS BROUN.