CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1, 6 July 1907, Page 48

CAMBRIDGE.

Dear Bee, June 29. A MOST ENJOYABLE PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE EVENING was given by Mrs. Wells, of “Oakleigh,” on Monday evening as a farewell to Miss C. Willis, who left for Auckland on Wednesday. The fine large diningroom at "Oakleigh” was profusely decorated with flowers, which are a rarity with most people at present, and eonisistedi of chrysanthemums, camellias, white paper narcissus, and yellow jonquils. There were five bridge tables. Miss Willis gained the greatest number of points among the ladies, and won a dainty little trinket box of cut-glass and silver. Mr. Earnail won the men’s prize, a cut-glass and silver matchbox. The evening passed only too quickly. Mrs. Wells received her guests in navy blue silk voile, trimmed with old gold and blue silk applique, and cream silk front; Miss Wells, pale pink silk blouse, trimmed with Paris lace medallions, and black velvet skirt: Miss H. Wells, black

canvas voile, with cream lace yoke; Mrs. B. Couper, pale blue crepe de chine blouse, trimmed with lace and blaek crepe de chine skirt; Mrs. Roberts, black silk evening dress, trimmed with black spotted net, violets on corsage: Mrs. A. J. Edmunds, black chiffon taffeta evening dress, tucker of real Honiton lace; Mrs. Chester, black gown : Miss Willis, pale blue silk blouse, with point lace yoke and bertha, and brown velvet skirt: Miss C. Willis, prune velvet, with silk Maltese laee scarf: Miss Gwynneth, blaek silk, with transparent yoke, and collar of spotted net, elbow sleeves, with ruffles of net: Miss Wright, cream satin frock, transparent yoke of French Valenciennes lace, spray of yellow jonquils on corsage: Miss K. Willis, grey glace silk blouse, and grey voile skirt, bodice cut square, and outlined with blaek velvet; Miss Richardson, a dainty white muslin, bodice tucked and inserted with lace. Should the weather permit, A PARTY OF GOLFERS go to Hamilton on Saturday to play matches with that club. On the following Saturday six lady golfers from the Cambridge Club go to Auckland to have a week’s golf, and we trust they may give a good account of themselves. They are looking forward to having an enjoyable time. The party will consist of Mrs. A. J. Edmunds, Misses K. Willis. H. Wells, G. Brooks, A. (lark, and N. Young. On Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. Coates entertained a number of friends AT ROTO-O-RANGI as a farewell before leaving, as they have sold their place. A buggy load of guests drove out from Cambridge. Dr. •nd Mrs. Coates were an ideal host and hostess and looked after everyone’s comfort. The first part of the evening was taken up with the well-known farce, “Box •nd Cox,” which was exceptionally well put on. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mair, and Mr. Brown, who was qplendid, taking part in it. Afterwards there was danc-

ing, and a delicious supper was served. Mrs. Coates received her guests in a pale heliotrope silk blouse and black silk skiit; Mrs. L. Mair wore black evening dress; Mrs. W. Uoates, white silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs. Cox, black voile and creme lace scarf; Mrs. R. Peake, black silk, handsome laee collar; Miss Peake, Blue silk blouse, large collar, black skirt; Mrs. C. Peake, cream silk evening dress; Mrs. Bingham, white silk blouse and blaek ing dress; Mrs Attwood, pink silk blouse, skirt; Mrs. A. Stone, rich black silk evenblack skirt; Miss Sec-combe, white muslin; Miss Wells, pink silk evening dress; Miss H. Wells, black evening dress; Miss K. Willis, creme net blouse, brown velvet skirt. THE WAIKATO HUNT CLUB’S MEET was held at Hautapu, members being present from all parts of the district. Capital runs took place over the properties of Messrs. Taylor. Thomas, Hannon, McNaughton. Forrest. Parr, Brown. Qualtrough. an 1 Swayne. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. of “Bardowie,” with their usual hospitality, entertained between seventy ami eighty of the hunting party at afternoon tea. Some of those following were: The Master (Mr. Norman Banks) on Flourish, the huntsman on Scout, the whip on Bachelor. Mrs. Banks on Captain. Mrs. Phair on Richmond, Mrs. Crowtheron Taranaki. Mrs. Graham on Tui, Mrs. C. Peake on Moana. Miss Banks on Mahomet, Miss Hill on Ophir. Miss McNicol on a bay, Miss Buckland on Hector. Miss Pickering on Yorkie. Miss Hicks on Wildfire. Messrs W. Taylor on Pirate. 11. Crowther on Glasgow. S. Banks on Galatea. J. Taylor on Glen Innis. Driving were: Mr. and Mrs. Couper. Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Wynn-Brown. Mrs. Martyn Miss Richardson, and Miss Wells, and others.

ELSIE.