PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4, 27 January 1906, Page 46

PALMERSTON NORTH.

Dear Bee, January 19. The weather was perfect on Wednesday last for - ' r ■ AIRS J. BELL'S CROQUET PARTY. The pretty grounds were looking their best. The lawns were a pleasure to play- on. they were so trim. Afternoon tea and delicious cakes, fruit and sweets were served in the garden iu tha shade of the trees. During the afternoon there was a “break-making” competition. which afforded a lot of excitement' and amusement. As is usual on such occasions, players who never fail to make a large number of hoops in ordinary practice could not make more than one or two. Miss Margaret Waldegrave. who was the prize-winner with a score of six hoops, was presented with silver hatpins. Miss Cohen (Wellington) was second, and received a photo frame. Airs Bell was wearing a navy blue canvas voile with inchings of navy glace .silk, burnt straw hat with navy and green ribbons; Aliss Bell, blue muslin, white muslin vest with bows of narrow black velvet ribbon, white lace hat with pink roses and-foliage; Miss Gwen, Bell, pale blue linen, white belt, cream hat with pink and deep crimson roses and. foliage; Aliss Kathleen Bell, cream voile, blue sash, white muslin.hat; Mrs Harper, pale blue linen coat and skirt, white vest, black and white hat; Mrs Percy Mildon. pale blue voile, vest of lace, black velvet hat with pale blue trimming; Mrs Patterson (Christchurch), black voile, black hat with glace bows; Airs'Lang. Black skirt, heliotrope; blouse, Panama' hat ; Airs E. W. Hitehings. black voile - skirt, long cream coat, black hat with black ostrich feather';' Aliss Patterson,' cream with wide blue glace belt, cream hiif; Aliss Ruby Patterson, pale mauve linen, white hat: . Aliss Warburton, ’ white ' muslin and' insertion, wine-coloured* hat;' Miss Alargaret Waldegrave, white muslin and lace, pale blue hat: Aliss Armstrong, pale blue linen, white embroidery bit bodice, cream hat with forget-me-nots; Miss Nannestad, in white, white hat with crimson and brown flowers; Aliss Robinson, in white, cream hat with cream flowers; Aliss Doris Robinson, white muslin and lace, white chiffon hat ; Miss Preece, pale pink voile, wide pink glace belt, brown straw hat with pink glace ruchings; Aliss Olive Preece, pale blue voile skirt, pale blue silk blouse, white lace hat with pale blue bows; Aliss Jensen (Dannevirke), dark blue check dress, blue hat; Miss Cohen (Wellington), white muslin, white hat; Miss Pearson (Wellington), brown costume, brown hat; Aliss Hanna (Auckland), white silk and lace, black picture hat; Miss F. Randolph, cream silk and lace, scarlet hat; Miss P. Keeling, blue voile with ruchings of blue glace, cream lace yoke, cream hat with cream and crimson roses; Aliss Hayward, white muslin, white hat with pink spray; Miss Ida Hayward, cream voile, cream hat with roses; Aliss-Millie Hay ward, white muslin and lace, white hat with brown rilk niching; Aliss Eva Bennett (Hastings). in pale blue, pale blue French sailor. . - ’ ' ' Ofi the same afternoon Mrs IL C. Alellscp had ... A CROQUET PARTY in honour of her visitor. Airs W. Blundell, of Wanganui, who is staying with her at present. Mrs Afellsbp also had a break "making competition, Mrs Blundell and Mrs Campbell tying for the first prize with three hoops. In the play off they tied again. with one hoop

THE ROSE' AND CARNATION CLUB. had a summer show the other day. The cult of the garden seems to be very popular in Wellington again, as the membership of the club is increasing rapidly. Some beautiful carnations were shown: among the successful growers being: Mrs H. M. Gore, Mrs Tosswell (Hastings}. Mrs Marchant, Mrs Dalrymple (Bulls). and Mrs Izard. Mrs Crawford and Miss Marchant carried off prizes for bouquets. There was a wonderful exhibit of gladioli. grown on the windy heights of Vogeltown. In colour and size they were unusually beautiful. Among the spectators at the show were: Mrs H. M. Gore, wearing a reel canvas dress, and white hat; Mrs Marchant, in black voile and silk: Miss Marchant, white muslin and floral bat : Mrs Adams, navy tailor-made and blue hat; Mrs Crawford, white embroidered lin n: Miss Malcolm, black and white shepherd’s plaid, and red hat: Miss Fraser, grey blue eolienne .and blue hat: Miss LaingMeason. reseda canvas and floral hat; Miss Johnston, ecru embroidered linen, Mack tulle hat; Mrs AV. Johnston, Indian red linen and floral hat; Mrs W. Turnbull, white linen with embroidery, pale blue hat; Mrs Dalrymple, black tailor-made: Mrs Izard, white linen and violet toque; Mrs S. Izard, blue and white spotted voile and blue hat; Mrs Reid, black and white voile; Mrs Drown, black and white foulard, black hat: Mrs Young, floral delaine and hat with flowers. On? day lately Mrs Hales gave another of her DELIGHTFUL AT HOMES. There was a large number of guests, although so many.people are now out of town. A l>evy of girls assisted with the tea. and Mrs Hales’ sons were indefatigable in looking after their mother’s guests. Some excellent music was much appreciated. Mrs Hales wore a smart gown of taffetas with vest ami ruffles of delicate lace; Lady Ward was in embroidered yoile and a smart toque: Miss Ward, white muslin; Mrs Watson,

black eoli?nne; Mias Watsbn, white muslin, lace hat with flowers; Miss Sutton (Napier), floral muslin and liat with flowers; Mrs Ewen, blue tailormade; Mrs Mills, black crepe de chine; Miss Mills, white embroidered muslin, and lace hat with roses; Mrs Young, smart gown of ninon de soie, floral toque; Miss Harding, pale blue voile and black hat; Miss Macintosh, white and green voile, and black hat; Miss Brewer, white musjin and white lace hat; Mrs Blundell, blue -voile and blue tulle toque; Miss Huddleston (Nelson), pretty voile dress. QUITE A NUMBER OF WEDDINGS are coming off shortly. Mrs Grace has issued invitations for the marriage of Miss Pearl Grace and Mr Dalziell, which is to l>e solemnized on February Sth. They are going to England for their wedding trip. Another honeymoon couple are Mr and. Mrs Latham, who are also off to England. Their wedding was just before Christmas. A coming marriage is that of Mr Maurice Denniston and Miss Moya Fitzgerald, which is to be quite soon. Then a bride-elect is Miss Isa Fitzherbert. who is going to England with her sister, Mrs Latham and their parents. Her wedding will be in the early summer. She will live in England, where the wedding is to be celebrated. OPHELIA.