AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 21, 25 May 1907, Page 43

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, Alay 21. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCTA- ■ TION. I was very glad to see so satisfactory *n attendance at the meeting of the St. John Ambulance Society at the Choral Hall last week. Eclat was given to the- proceedings by the presence of His Excellency Admiral Sir Wilmot If. Fawkes and suite. The Mayor, in a felicitous and lucid speech, gave an admirable, precis of the work of the Association for the year, thus showing that the good work being done is even (increasing. A bandaging competition was very wonderful, and much praised by connoisseurs — Dr. Furcbas saying the had never seen better work done. It had its comic side, of course, but was Veritably interesting, and it is a comfort to know there are so many peopfe about capable of rendering “first aid,” .which may mean life itself, and must always mean a lessening of suffering, Tlte. Admiral made a nice little speech, an which modesty was a noticeable feature. He said that, even if bis presence at the gathering had not in any way contributed to an advancement of •the Association’s work, he had been amply repaid for attending by tbe kind .way in which the vote of thanks accorded him had been carried. The vote of thanks to the secretary, Mr W. Rattray, was certainly specially well deserved. It is to his work and his enthusiasm that the Association owes its present proud position. Ho lia.s been simply indefatigable, and no trouble or pains have been too greet for him to lavish on the Association. Princes street presented a ’ scene of revelry by night” last Thursday, when Mrs N. Alfred Nathan gave an AT HOME in honour of her daughter Miss Roie Nathan’s birthday. Theflcor was perfect for dancing, Burke’s baud supplied the most inspiriting music, and, as there were plenty of partners, we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. The decorations in alt the rooms were charming, the pretty shades chosen for each room contrasting vividly with the white wills. In the supper room, where a most delicious supper was served, the decorations were pink roses and chrysanthemums intermingled with maidenhair fern and asparagus most artisticallj’ arranged.

Airs Nathan, who receive t in the inner hall, was exquisitely gowned in black chenille spotted chiffon mounted on glace, the bodice was softened with lovely ivory lace, and she wore a becoming hair ornament of white ostrich tips; Miss Roie ■Nathan was charmingly gowned in heliotrope ehiffon taffeta aatnnly finished jvitli frills of lace and floral ribbon; Miss Gladys Nathan was simply frocked in a .very pretty soft white silk inserted with lace; Miss Sadie Nathan (Wellington) wore a pretty white chiffon taffeta with ivory lace berthe; Mrs L. D. Nathan was handsomely gowned in white ehiffon taffeta with overdress of black chiffon apipliqued with white lace: Miss Ada Preece was becomingly gowned in white chiffon taffeta softened with lace and Chiffon; Airs Savage looked charming in ivory satin finished with deep eream lace brightened with touches of pale blue; Mrs Sharman ware an effective toilette pf orchid mauvo chiffon velours with rlrapings of lovely Irish lane on bodice; Mrs Arthur Afyfers was gowned in a beautiful white chiffon heavily embroidered with gold, and draped with lovely lace; Airs Rayner wore a picturesque gown of white and deep pink flowered bilk, with chiffon and lace on bodice; Miss Henderson, black crepe da chine with V-shaped vest of chiffon overlaid jvith lace; Alias Richmond, dainty primrose chiffon taffeta toned with chift’on a shade darker; Miss Al. Richmonl wore a pretty moonlight blue yamaga with dainty lace corsage drapings; Alisa Gross was gowned in a charming floral silk toilette Softened with lace, hair adornment of Jiink roses; Miss Devereux was gowned n white silk with flounce of spangled net, pretty net tucker threaded with ■(flack velvet I>ehe ribbon; Miss Benjamin ffas dainty in white chiffon taffeta and

blond lace; Miss Sybil Greig, pretty Shrimp pink chiffon taffeta with berthe of lace, black butterfly bow in coiffure; Miss Isabel Clark looked sweet in a dainty gown of white figured ehiffon taffeta finished with while chiffon and lace; Miss Horton’s gown was a rich cream brocaded silk softened with some lovely real lace; Aliss. Tole wore a pretty gown of white striped mousseline de soie banded with white silk; Aliss Mary Tole .wore a graceful white chiffon taffeta and lace toilette with chiffon rosettes on coiffure; Miss Corrie, pretty daffodil ehiffon over glace silk of same shade; Aliss Gwen Gorrie wore a picture frock of pastel blue taffeta daintily finished with lace; Miss Beryl Keesing, debutante, looked charming in a lovely lace gown worn over white glace, coronet of white rosebuds in coiffure; Aliss Mills was much admired, wearing a pale blue chiffon taffeta toilette; Miss Sybil Paton's gown was a dainty white embroidered chiffon over glace; Alias Jessie Reed wore a. lovely white silk gown; Miss Cotter was effectively gowned in cream satin prettily toned with blue chiffon and cream lace: Aliss Dorothy Ware wore a. becoming frock of white crepe de chine, the bodice trimmed with silver embroidered net, with bolero effect; silvered wheat in her hair; Aliss Muriel Da.rgaville was effectively gowned in pastel blue mousseline de silie toned with velvet; Miss Nellie Douglas looked pretty in pale, blue chiffon taffeta ami lace caught with 11 cluster of crimson roses; Alias Tole wore a very pretty white Oriental satin picture frock amt a white flower in her hair; Aliss — Tole was daintily attired in white chiffon taffeta with corsage spray of crimson roses and crimson rose in her hair; Miss Pearl Gorrie was effectively gowned in pale blue silk prettily finished with single Parma violets; Aliss Olive Lusk wore white clutfon taffeta with deep cream lace on bodice, white osprey in her hair; Miss Denniston looked pretty in buttercup silk with touches of velvet a shade darker; Alias Maggie Frater wore sea blue chiffon taffeta, with white lace and cluster of pink roses on corsage; Alias Alabel Hay, pretty cream yamaga, silver band in her hair; Miss Boult was strikingly gowned in eau de nil silk'veiled in lovely lace: Miss Ida Thompson wore a picturesque frock of white figured net insdt with perpendicular bands of chene’silk, touches of old rose, velvet oh bodice; Miss Macfarlane wore a lovely gown of white corded silk beautifully braided in twine colour; Alias Macfarlane looked pretty in sea green taffeta toned with velvet a shade darker: Miss Andrey Stubbs was prettily frocked in white chiffon taffetas; Miss Nellie Upton wore a beautiful frock of white ehiffon stamped with design of leaves in shades of green, mounted on pale green glace silk; Aliss Buckland was prettily gowned in pale blue taffetas softened with blue, chiffon, and her sister wore a dainty white gown; Aliss Etkna Pierce wore a graceful gown of white chiffon taffeta with cream lace applique on bodice; Miss Muir Douglas looked pretty in cameo pink yamaga and laee; Miss Prickett wore a picture gown of rose pink glace veiled in white chiffon, pale pink chon in coiffure; Aliss Mary Geddis’s gown was a pale yellow chiffon over glace, ami she wore a wreath of yellow roses in her hair; Aliss Scherff wore a very pretty white Oriental satin gown trimmed with silver embroidery and jewelled lace; Aliss Devore was gowned in black net over black glace, white roses on corsage; Miss Stevenson, pretty blue silk and lace with cluster of pink roses on corsage; Aliss K. Nelson wore a becoming toilette of white chiffon taffetas brightened with touches of pale blue. AT HOME. A very enjoyable At Home was given by the Ladies’ College Old Givis’ Association on Alay 15th, at- The Ladies’ College, Remuera, which was kindly lent for the occasion by the patron of the Association, Airs Moore Jones. Everything possible was done by an energetic and hard-working committee to ensure the enjoyment of all present. The music and floor were perfect. A recherche supper was served in the spacious diningroom, (he table decorations of chrysanthemums, autumn leaves, and trails of smilax being much admired. Mrs Afoore Jones was gowned in rich black satin; Alias Afoore Jones, vicepatron, wore. black merveilleux silk, jet trimmings; Aliss W. Moore Jones, lovely. heliotrope wilk. The president, Aliss M.

Walker, in a lovely white net over silk, floral sash, and vice-president. Miss L. Court,' who wore a dainty white muslin prettily tucked and inserted, received guests at the entrance to the ball-room. The members of committee, who wore as a distinguishing badge a dainty blue and gold butterfly, were Miss K. Alorrin, in a dainty white silk; Miss S. Payton, blue crepe de chine, point lace berthe; Miss B. Smith, white silk taffetas; Miss K. Farley, pretty white crepe de chine; Miss AL Frater, white glace silk; Aliss V. Walsh, blue mousseline de soie; Aliss Una Headdy, white tucked silk. Among those present were Mrs Winstone, who wore n ■handsome silk opera eoat, black merveilleux silk; Mrs Horace Aloore Jones, pretty grey voile; Mrs Firth, eream silk, daintily frilled; Miss Daubeny, silk embroidered net ; Aliss Dunning, eau de Nil taffetas; Miss Alice Court (debutante), lovely white silk frock: Miss B. Norden (debutante), pretty white silk; her sister wore white muslin; Aliss Ilarrowell, creme silk: and her sister, dainty white muslin; Aliss Wright, pretty pink silk: Miss Mary Davis, green silk; Miss A. Mac-klow, pink ehiffon taffetas; Aliss R. Sellers, white muslin, blue floral sash; Aliss Elsie Court, pink erepe de chine: Miss Rees George, black velvet and old gold flowers; Miss It. Rhodes, pretty pale blue silk voile: Miss Headdy. white silk; Aliss Kenny, black net; Aliss Ida Walker, creme silk, floral sash; Aliss Mansfield. while silk; Aliss Garner Jones, creme voile; Miss D. Peach, pale blue glace; Miss Sy ins, creme silk: Miss F. Rosewarne, creme voile: Miss Woodroffe. green silk; Miss Schischka, white silk; Aliss Willoughby, floral muslin; Aliss Elliot, white muslin and red roses.

DELIGHTFUL CONCEdtT AT TH! LEYS INSTITUTE.

A real musical treat ns well as a most delightful gathering, was the concert organized bv Miss Edith Whitelaw, L.R.A.M.. and Mrs. AtacAndrew, in the Lecture Hall of the Levs Institute on Friday evening. The concert, was the initial evening of the winter course of lectures and concerts. A programme of a high class order was exquisitely rendered by some of our most gifted artists. . A .numerous and enthus.iaslie audience was present. Those taking part included Miss E. Whitelaw. Miss Essie Holland, Herr Blitz, Mrs. MacAndrew. Madame Chambers, Mr. Coney, and Mr. Poore. With musicians who are so well-known, it would be superfluous to praise their selections on this occasion. Alias Whitelaw's clever handling of the violin is well known, and her ■brilliant and spirited performance on Friday night, accompanied bv Mrs. MacAndrew, who is a perfect- pianist, was a musical treat. Madame Chambers, who sings with much delicacy and expression, and is always so charming, was excellently accompanied bv Miss Essie Holland. Aliss Whitelaw looked exceedingly well in a soft cream evening frock; Airs. AlacAndrew was in a. rich white ehiffon taffetas: Aladame Chambers wore a black pointed esprit evening gowu; Miss E. Holland was in white Broderic Angl’aise lawn: Aliss A. Whitelaw, pale green; Aliss Elder (Wanganui), grey; ‘Miss Barraud (Palmerston N.) grey; Airs. T. U. Wells, white silk, and long •white evening coat; Aliss Oxley, white silk and black satin skirt, handsome (pate green chine coat; |MiM Kirker, white Indian muslin, and blue Josephine scarf; Airs. Armitage, brown taffetas with ecru lace insertion: Mrs. Afassey, grey; Mrs. G. Murray, black silk, and smart Cardinal coat with cream laee yoke; Airs. Harry Airey, black gowu, end pretty blue coat with cream lace and brown fur; Miss Crerar (Napier), grey and white silk; Aliss Dorothy Webber, azure blue frock; Miss Caldwell, white silk and cream evening coat; Mrs Atkinson, white silk blouse and black silk skirt; Aliases Irvine wore pale grey and navy blue respectively; Mrs. John Gregory, black gown; Aliss Al. Sloane, dainty white muslin and laee; Mrs. Ross black silk; Mias Ross, white silk; Aliss Doris Gittos, soft white silk; Aliss Alar-' garet Sloane, white mousseline with touches of pale blue; Aliss Alabel Leya, white silk; Miss Stebbing, while silk; Mrs. Ji Aldridge, pale grey; Alias Mactier, white silk blouse, and grey skirt. A MOST ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON TEA was given by the local telephone staff on May fll.h as a farewell to Aliss Jeanio Hunter. A handsome silver hot water

kettle and jug was presented to Alias Hunter by Mr Seager. nfiii-er in charge, on behalf of the telephone start. la making the presentation. Mr Seager referred to Miss Hunter’s long service in the Telegraph Department, and great regret throughout the ofllee at her departure. He assured her she had the good wishes of both telegraph and telephone staffs for a happy and prosperous future. This was the second presentation he had been called upon to make to Aliss Hunter on the eve of her departure, and. coming from a branch that she was not one of. showed what a popular officer she had been in tffe Auckland office. Mr Doull. in replying for Aliss Hunter, thanked Hie staff for their lovely presents and kindness to her during the many happy years spent among them. Three cheers were given for Miss Hunter, and I lien nil ad journ inent was made for afternoon tea. Th< tables were charmingly -lei■-• rated willlarge white and golden brown clirysan theme.ms.

Mrs Ray nor, Victoria avenue, Rciun«ra, gave a most delightful evening at her charming home last Wednesday, ami introduced a novel and most enjoyable form of entertainment for the amusement of her guests. 1 wonder if you have ever played MILITARY EUCHRE? It is a great improvement on the ordinary progressive game, but it entails more trouble upon the hostess, which, however, is amply repaid by the amount of extra pleasure it affords the guests. Mrs Raynor had made all the arrangements with the most minute care, so, of course. everything went smoothly. At the eml of the evening it was found that the greatest number of games had been won by Japan, represented by Misses Lennox, Binney, Prickett, and Messrs Britt, Ha.lcombe and King. The prizes were unusually handsome, being silver specimen vases for the ladies, and Russian leather pouch, cigar ease and holder for the gentlemen. At the conclusion of the games a recherche supper was served in the billiard room. The table decorations were lovely, pink shaded chrysanthemums and pink roses only being used. In the other rooms the flora! decorations matched the. rooms. The drawingroom, which is pale yellow, was arranged with great howls of yellow chrysanthemums amt asparagus firns, and the diningroom with silver specimen vases of crimson dahlias. Everywhere bright touches of colour were added by original arrangements of the Stars and Stripes, testifying to the patriotism of our host and hostess. Mrs Raynor received the guests in a beautiful gown of ivory Pompadour -ilk. with design of pink roses, the bodice deftly arranged with lave, hair ornament of palest pink ostrich tips and ospreys; Mrs Noble was prettily gowned in a pale blue chiffon taffeta, softened with lace; Miss Bayly (New Plymouth) wore an effective white <hiffon taffeta, the deeolletage ■outlined with gold leaf applique; Mrs Duthie was daintily frocked in moonlight blue vamaga, softened with laee; Mrs Black.' rich black silk, with jetted

net arranged on bodice with bolero effect, outlined with narrow black velvet bauds; Mrs Parkes was charmingly gowned in a pink and white chine silk, with rosebud design, the bodice artistically draped with laee, pearl ornament in coiffure; Mrs Shannan wore a striking toilette of black net, embroidered with white over black glace foundation; Mrs Grant was wearing a very pretty pale blue invisible cheeked chiffon taffeta, with lace Vest and lovely ehiffon searf; Miss T. Binney, soft white silk, with encrustations of applique and lace yoke; Mrs Prickett wore a handsome black silk toilette, with lovely Maltese lace searf; Miss Prickett was prettily gowned in sea green dia monte over glace, satin eeinture of the same shade: Mrs Pritt, rich black ehiffon taffeta and lace; Mrs Alexander was exquisitely gowned in ivory ring-spotted net, richly trimmed with black lace applique and jet, jetted butterfly bow in coiffure; Mrs Elliott Davis, lovely flounced Brussels lace gown, with chine silk sash, small silver Hussar brush in coiffure; Mrs L. D. Nathan was handsomely gowned in blaek net. encrusted with laee applique and jet; Mrs Alfred Nathan looked charming in pastel blue ehiffon taffeta, tor.ed with cream laee ami large pink crush roses: Mrs Stott (Wellington) wore a graceful white silk jiown, profusely trimmed with cream laee; Mrs Derry, soft white silk, with Valenciennes laee and insertion, pretty chine silk sash; .Mrs Sidnev Nathan, blaek ehiffon taffeta, with V-shaped vest of white, embroidered with pale blue: Miss Gorrie wore a becoming gown of crimson eolienne, with cream insertion on bodice; Miss Nelson, white silk and laee, prettily embroidered with laee; Mrs Baume wore a handsome orchid mauve Oriental satin, toned with bands a shade darker, and white laee; Miss K. Nelson was prettily gowned in pale pink satin, with lace berthe; Miss Kelly, blaek satin and jet, with cream Maltese lace berthe; Mrs Roberts was richly gowned in blaek chiffon velours draped with beautiful white laee, white aigrette in coiffure: Miss Boult wore a very pretty white silk toilette, with white chiffon

daintily arranged on bodice; Miss Lusk, blue silk, with cream net tucker amt vest, eeinture of chine ribbon; Miss Douglas woie a becoming pink ehiffon taffeta, with white laee berthe; Miss Hcllaby, pretty heliotrope ehiffon taffeta, softened with lace; Miss —. Hellaby was daiutly gowned in white ringspotted net over ivory lace, spray of blue roses on corsage; Miss Lennox was effectively gowned in ivory pina, finished with lace; Miss Gross wore a very pretty chine silk, with touches of white lace. DANCE AT PAEROA. A very enjoyable danee was given recently by Mr and Mrs Wellington Bagnall, of Tuma, in tbe Criterion Concert Hall, Paeroa. In spite of a heavy deluge of rain about 60 guests assembled (writes a Paeroa correspondent). The guests were received by Mr and Mrs Bagnall at the head of the main stairway. The stage of the hall was nicely arranged as a drawing-room, wnile supper was tastefully laid out on tables on the balcony. The well-lit room showed to advantage the many handsome dresses worn by the ladies. Dancing was kept up merrily until about 3 o’clock. During the evening Mrs Howie gave an exquisite rendering of “Aroba.” Delightful dance music was played by Mr Young, of Karangahake. Amongst the many pretty gowns worn I noticed Mrs Bagnall in a becoming gown of grey cloth; Miss Edith Bagnall was daintily attired in white silk; Miss Bagnall also wore white silk; Miss Shirley Bagnall, a graceful gown of champagne satin; Miss Linda Bagnall looked very nice in vieux rose silk; Mrs Black, string-coloured net over red satin; Miss Bond was in grey silk; Mrs Bell, a charming black taffeta gown; Mrs Brunskill, blue silk; Miss Brunskill, pretty dress of white silk; Mrs Edwin Edwards, blaek velvet; Miss Edwards, a charming white chiffon over satin; Mrs Grimstone, a stylish black gown; Miss Greenwood, simple but pretty white silk; Mrs Howie (Te Rangi Pai) an exquisite gown of fine blaek Spanish lace over glace; Miss Hubbard, effective

frock of pink erepoline; Mrs Hanna w*4 charmingly gowned hi blaek; Miss Hunt a frock of white chiffon over satin; Mrs Moresby wore black; Mrs McAndrew, striking gowu of blaek satiu; Miss McAndrew looked welt in canary silk; Mrs Nicholas, becomingly gowned in ivory crepe de soie over glace, with trimmings of chiffon roses and spangles; Mrs Poland wore blaek relieved with cream; Miss Amy Shaw, a pretty frock of blue silk; Miss Hague Smith, a cream Hint ray pleated crepe de chine; Miss Hague Smith, cream laee frock; Miss Smith, turquoise blue frock; Mrs Yule, oyster grey, silk; Mrs Young, looked very nice in blue silk.

PHYLLIS BROIN.