NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 8, 26 August 1905, Page 45

NAPIER.

Dear Bee, August 17. THE OLD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS gave a most enjoyable euchre party and dance at the High School Gymnasium Hall on Friday evening last. The hall was most tastefully decorated with flags. Euchre was played till 10.30, when the floor was cleared for dancing. The ladies’ prizes were won by Airs Ringiand and Aliss Rutherford. Mr Humphries and Air Polson won the gentlemen's prizes. Those present were Mft Polson, wearing black silk, bodice trimmed with black lace; Airs George White, black silk, accordion-pleated; Mrs T. Ring-

land, black satin dress, budice trimmed with red roses; Airs J. Ringhind, black satin, white opera coat; Mrs Westall, mauve silk blouse, black satin skirt; Aliss Paisley, pretty white silk, skirt frilled, bodice trimmed with forget-me-nots and roses; Aliss AlcLernon, black silk, white lace berthe; Aliss S. Rutherford, dainty pale pink, white net tueker; Misses Humphries (2), pretty white silk aceordion-pleated; Aliss Roiilston, pale green silk froek; Aliss Kirk, black satin, bodice trimmed with a deep frill of white lace; Aliss D. Kennedy, white silk and chiffon dress; Aliss B. Hindmarsh, simple white silk froek, bodice trimmed with silk insertion: Miss L. Gilbertson, dainty white muslin, bodice trimmed with lace, pale blue sash; Aliss Thyra King, white net with blaek spots over white silk; Aliss Shirley, white silk dress; Miss Seale, blaek satin bodice trimmed with blue flowers; Aliss D. Seale, white silk dress, bodice trimmed with silk laee; Aliss Nataush. pretty white silk froek; Aliss Scheele, blue silk blouse with lace yoke, blaek satin skirt; Miss Kelly, blaek satin dress trimmed with white laee; Aliss Alackenzie, blue silk frock, bodice trimmed with roses. Amongst the gentlemen present were Messrs. McLernon, Morley. Ringland, Shirley, Paisley, Nataush. Polson. Brabant, Hindmarsh, Humphries, Alargoliontli, Soundy, Garry. White, AVestall, Balfour, Andrews, Roulston, T. Ringland. On Monday last, at the Athenaeum, Air Ashcroft Noall gave a most interesting lecture on CHOPIN, and during the evening Air Noall played several of the- composer’s well-known pieces. The hall was crowded, and a few I noticed were Mesdames Cargill. Westall, Hetley, Dean, Kettle. Rutherford, McLean, Williams, Stopford, Bowen, Cane, Levien, Henley, Shaw, Lady Campbell, Aliases Fannin, Williams, Kennedy. Alacfarlane, Dean. Campbell, Hoadley (2), Hetley (2), Brodie. AlcLean, Large, Edwards, Sheath, Shaw. The Theatre Royal was packed from end to end last Friday to witness WEST’S PICTURES. A few I noticed in the circle were Airs Balfour, wearing black silk with blue cloth eoat; Mrs Levien, white silk with pink roses; Airs C. Cato, pale blue satin blouse with black satin skirt; Airs Kettle, black laee, with white cloth coat ; Airs Baker, pale green silk blouse, red velvet cloak with fur collar; Mrs Kennedy, green silk blouse with cream insertion yolk, black satin skirt: Airs Hamlin, black silk; Miss Begg, pale pink section yoke, blaek satin skirt; Airs Pharazyn. black satin; Aliss Humphries, white silk blouse, blaek skirt; Aliss Kennedy, white silk, pale blue bow on bod-

ice; Miss 1). Kennedy. green dress tri turned with cream insertion; Miss Todd, pale blue silk and chiffon; Miss Macfarlane, blue blouse with blaek satin skirt; -Mrs Henley, pule blue bjouse. dark skirt; Miss Williams, black silk with white laee on bodice. Favoured with lovely weather, the GYMNASTIC AND MILITARY DISPLAY given by the pupils of the Napier Boys’ High School on Wednesday afternoon hist was largely attended by those interested in the schoolboys. The City Band was in attendance, and rendered a number of very enjoyable selections. Afternoon tea was provided by Mr and Mrs Polson, whose kindness was very much appreciated. 1 noticed Mrs Tyler wearing a smart blaek and white coat and skirt piped with white, black and white toque; Mrs Elkington. navy blue coat and skirt, big black hat; Mrs W. Cato, royal blue coat anil skirt, braided with white, blue anil white toque; Mrs JI. Baker, grey tweed coat and skirt, grey stole, black velvet hat; Mrs Coleman, black silk coat and skirt, black and white bonnet; Miss Hetley. navy blue costume trimmed with brown and blue braid, white lace vest, black picture hat; Miss Rutledge. (Gisborne), grey frieze coat and skirt trimmed witli heliotrope, brown stole, black chiffon hat; Miss N. Rutledge, navy blue coat and skirt, burnt straw hat trimmed with pink roses; Miss Begg, grey cloth coat, and skirt, white vest. blur and green toque; Miss Kennedy, grey cloth costume, grey toque with white wings; Miss White, black coat and skirt, smart blaek and white toque; Miss McLernon, grey costume, white and violet hat ; Miss (’. McLernon, brown froek. pretty brown hat; Miss Large. black yoilp dress trimmed with lace, black and white hat; Miss Pettit, pretty white serge dress, black picture hat; Mrs ('. Bennett. grey check Norfolk coat and skirt, burnt straw hat trimmed with green velvet and berries; Mrs ('. Cato, blue coat and skirt, pale green hat; Mrs Bowen, brown cloth costume, straw hat trimmed with yellow roses and green velvet; Mrs Kennedy, blue coat and skirl, blue toque trimmed with blue silk; Mrs Polson, red spotted cloth costume, red felt hat; Mrs I raig. pale green cloth costume trimmed with velvet, lilac and green toque; Mrs ( ane, blue coat and skirt, pale blue and pink hat; Mrs Rutherford, black serge Russian costume, strapped with white, black and white hat: Mrs Shaw, brown frieze costume, brown and red hat; Mrs Duncan. pah* him* silk blouse, blue and white hat; Mrs Steadman, slate (doth costume trimmed with beaver, beaver toque; Mrs Baxter, navy blue coat and skirt, red waistcoat, pretty black hat; Mrs W. Cato, white serge skirt, white fur coat, white chiffon hat trimmed with yellow; Miss Dean, navy blue frieze trimmed with blue velvet, white felt hat; Miss Preece, black coat and skirt trimmed with brass buttons, pretty red hat; Miss Humphries, grey Norfolk coat and skirt, burnt straw hat trimmed with pink roses; Miss Dewes, grey coat and skirt, navy blue and white hat: Miss Clampett, dark skirt, grey coat trimmed with leather, burnt straw hat trimmed with black velvet and Howers; Miss King, pretty dove grey cost lime; Miss Alaude, brown coat and skirt, brown hat trimmed with yellow.

MARJORIE.