AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3, 20 July 1907, Page 47

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, July 16. The members of THE PACIFIC CLUB gave a delightful At Home in-their spacious and beautiful rooms on Thursday evening. The dining-room, with its crimson walls and linoleum, was the centre of attraction, the very best music being heard within, interspersed with excellent Shakesperian readings from “As You Like It” and “Hamlet.” The musical items were contributed by Miss Rosa Binsted, Miss Grace Lambourne, Miss Millie Peak, and Messrs Snowden and M. Orchard. The castes for the readings were: —Forest scene from “As You Like It”: Orlando, Mr R. McVeagh; Rosalind, Miss Bruce; Celia, Miss Grace Buller; Jacques, Mr A. "8.-C. Brown. The grave scene from “Hamlet": Prince, Mr R. McVeagh; Horatio, Mr A. 8. C. Brown; first gravedigger, Mr W. W. Bruce; second gravedigger, the Rev. W. Beatty. Every item was excellent, and the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests. Mr Speight, the president of the Chib, was most assiduous in his attention to all present, and was assisted by his daughters, who were also responsible for the floral decorations. A recherche supper was served in the supper room, the tables being artistically arranged with fancy flower holders filled with yellow narcissi and ferns. About ten o’clock “God Save the King” was sung, which brought a most delightful evening to a close. Miss Bruce was charmingly gowned in cream net with scrolls of narrow ruched ribbon mounted on glace silk.; Miss Grace Buller, lovely white Oriental satin evening frock with frilled lace short sleeves; Miss. Grace Lambourne. pretty pale cream silk with white lace yoke; Miss Millie Peak, dainty black glace, with cream; frilled lace V: Miss Rosa Binsted, effective pale apricot silk; Miss Speight was becomingly flocked in

a very pretty shell pink crepe de chine with cream .lace motifs and satin ribbon; Miss V. Speight, dainty white silk evening blouse and crepe skirt; Mrs. (Dr.) Thomas, lovely white chiffon taffetaslevening gown, with rose point lace berthe; Mrs. Beatty, .black silk toilette; Mis. Jobson, black evening gown, and pretty pale blue coat;' Mrs. Ashton Bruce, grey silk evening gown; Mrs. Hudson, pretty white silk evening gown, and a smart azure blue Empire coat; Miss Blades, black silk and velvet gown;-brightened with jet-; Mrs. Alan Brown, white silk blouse inset with lace, and black skirt; Miss Lily Hudson (Sydney), dainty white silk frock; Miss Westwood, pretty rose pink silk blouse and black satin skirt; Mrs. Henry Wilson. black velvet evening gown with cream Maltese lace round decolletage; Mrs. Lyon, black silk with! touches of cream lace and crimson ribbon Miss Rees, dainty heliotrope moaissyHne de soie blouse, and black skirt; Mrs. J. W. Stewart, black brocade evening gown and handsome pale green, coat with-white silk applique; Mrs. H. Monro- W'ilson, stylish black: evening- gown; with iridescent sequinned -net- bolero and sleeves; Mrs. Leyhrnd; black - chiffon glace gown, heliotrope se»rt; Mrs. 8. Leyland, pretty white, silk evening gown triiniiied with bronzy ribbon velvet; Mrs. E. W v ’Burton. lovely white silk blouse with ribbon lattice on yoke, and black silk skirt; Miss Crerstr, daiiity white silk blouse, and grey skirt; Mrs.. Louis, black satin; Miss Lquis, white silk, with spray of scarlet geraniums; Mrs. G. Osmond, . black , and white floral eolienne; MFSl*vourt, cream crepe with lace mi corsage; Mrs. Mackie, black gown"\vith touches of cream lace; Mrs. Neaves, black evening gown, and ruby coat with cream lace capette; Mrs. W. E. •Hutchison, pretty black chiffon with painted pink roses floral design mounted on silk; Mrs. Saunderson, brown toilette with "cream lace yoke;' Mrs. Dawson, biack. silk; Misses Dawson were charmingly.Jroeked in pale blue silks; Mrs. C. Calder, black brocade silk, and white lace chemisette with tiny pink and blue rosettes; Mrs. Percy Taylor, heliotrope •Uk blouse with chiffon frills and ivory

tinted lace, and black skirt; Mrs. Oxley, black gown; Mrs. Arey, black chiffon taffetas gown with blonde lace and velvet ribbon on corsage; Mrs. J. McLachlan, becoming black crepe do chine inset with cream lace. AT HOME. f The annual At Home given By the Auckland Hockey Association eventuated at the Royal Albert Hall last Friday.evening, and was a most unqualified success. The hall, a very difficult, one to beautify, looked charming, and gave evidence of decided artisitc taste and a great amount of hard work on the part of the committte. Bamboo tree ferns and flags met the eye everywhere, and the required dash of colour was given by the judicious use of the colours of the various hockey teams. “A. H. A,” in large letters in the representative colours, and “ Welcome,” together with a pretty arrangement of shields and hockey sticks, added to the general effectiveness of the decorations. In the supper room, where a most recherche supper was served, the floral decorations, great clusters of violets, brightened with the addition of some yellow narcissi, intermingled with trails of smilax, called forth universal admiration. Burke’s band supplied the music, and the floor was aboshitely perfect, so there was nothing to mar the pleasure of the evening. The Otago representative team was present at the At Home, and they were formally welcomed by Mr. Arthur Myers, Mayor of Auckland, who extended a special welcome to Mr. J. A. Park, president of the O. H. A., and an ex-mayor of Dunedin. Some very pretty toilettes were worn, among them 1 noticed the following:—Mrs Rees George, who was attired in rich black silk, with cream lace on bodice; Mrs. Napier looked charming in shell pink crepe de chine, softened with lace; Mrs Eliot Davis, pretty flounced gown of Limerick lace over satin, chine ribbon ceinture and bretelles; Mrs Sinclair was strikingly gowned in a silver appliqued net over black glace; Mrs. Gavey, dainty toilette of.-black beribboned net with cluster of roses on corsage; Mrs. Somers, pretty ceil blue satin, the bodice draped with lace; Mrs. Mackay, rich black satin toilette. with lace tucker and green ehou -on. corsage;- Miss - Davy wore a dainty, gown of shrimp pink taffeta ; Miss Mar jorie MaeCormick . was pretty in her charming -debutante gown of ivory satin and lace, pale blue in her hair;. Mrs. Foster, black silk toilette with handsome red opera coat; . Mrs. Wall was becomingly. gowned in - ivory white satin softened with lovely creme lace: Mrs. Griffiths, dainty-black - gown; the Misses Garrett looked- dainty in • pretty white gowns; Miss Ruby . Hanna's toilet was of pale gri-en glace silk; Miss M. Steele wore white with crimson roses; Miss Kathleen Hill, wore a picture gown, of ivory satin Duchesse, with V shaped lace vest, caught with clusters of Carlyle roses; Miss Cooke was effectively gowned in flame-coloured silk, with ribbon of same shade threaded through her hair; Miss Metcalfe’s gown of white satin veiled in Limerick lace, was worn with an autumn tinted ceinture and spray of velvet -leaves on corsage; Miss Dollie Metcalfe was picturesque in brown chiffon taffeta, the decolletage outlined with cretin rilk applique; Miss Phyllis Metcalfe, pale blue silk; Miss Queenie Butter was wearing a pretty white mousseline over white ailk, softened with r blonde lace caught with a pink 'rose; Miss Williamson was noticeably gowned in black with shaded yellow roses on corsage, yellow ribbons threaded through her hair; Miss Violet. Williamson, cameo pink silk toned with velvet a shade darker, and pretty lace on bodice; Miss Price was daintily frocked in white Oriental satin with cream lach berthe; Miss — Price was charmingly gowned-in white chiffon taffeta. with lovely Maltese lace berthe; Miss R. Hcllaby was becomingly gowned in heliotrope chiffon taffeta and lace; Miss L. Hcllaby. wore a dainty toilette of sea blue silk toned with lace, and clusters of tiny chiffon roses; Miss Garadus wore a black gown softened with lace; Miss Elliott, soft white silk and lace, with sprVvs of forget-mehiots on corsage and in hcwHiair; her sister,was dainty in while, brightened with clusters of red rosCs; Miss Whitson, pretty pale pink ninon with lace berthe; Miss — Whitson, effective sea-green mousseline over silk; Miss de Montalk, while silk, the bodice arranged with white lace; Miss Kenny, pretty ivory radium silk toned, with lace and insertion; Miss Gwen Hill's pio-

lure frock of eream satin was finished with a guimpeof blond lace eaught with clusters, of Beaucaire roses; Miss Lusk was wearing black crepe de chine with duster of violets on corsage and black bird in hair; Miss Olive Lusk wore pale pink ninon de soie, with a Reynolds scarf of old lace; Miss Hilda Steele, pretty pale green Marquisette, the bodice softened with lace; Miss Vera Lewis wore white silk and lace, with sprays of crimson roses; Miss Phyllis Lewis, soft pink mousseline, with pale blue ribbon in her hair; Miss Sinclair, white erepe •ie chine, with lillies of the valley in her hair; Miss Dolly Goodwin looked pretty in pahpink ninon de soie, with kimono, bretelles of chine ribbon: Miss Crawford was strikingly gowned in daffodil yellow satin softetned with lace, while ospreys in her hair; Miss Culpan, pink crepe de chine and white lace; Miss Connolly, dainty white mousseline with green ceinture, spray of green leaves on corsage; Miss Holland wore a very pretty pale blue silk inserted with Valenciennes lace, sprays of pink roses on corsage; Miss Slator looked charming in a dainty floral chiffon with bands of pale blue silk; Miss Graham wore a very pretty floral net over pale pink glace; Miss Thornes, dainty white silk toilette; Miss Gossett was strikingly gowned in pink marquis ettetonedwith laee and clusters of black velvet poppies; Miss Wyatt, pretty black silk dress; Miss N. Mclndoc, remarkably pretty Ciel blue crepe de chine; Miss J. Mclndoc. dainty pale heliotrope ninon de soie; Miss E. Cun ningham, black chiffon voile brightened with clusters of pink roses; Miss Rogan looked charming in white chiffon taffetas; Miss Dawson, black silk artistically arranged with cream insertion; Miss Goudie, graceful white muslin frock; Miss Sweet, looked pretty in shell pink crepe de chine; Miss Hardwicke was gowned in an Empire dress of turquoise velvet; Miss M. Garrett, dainty cream gown; Miss C. Clark, very pretty pale green silk; Miss B. Clark, white crepe de chine; Miss E. Robinson, very pale heliotrope chiffon taffeta; Miss Brennan, white mousseline with crimson ribbons; Mias Hemus, pink silk; Miss George was daintily attired in shrimp pink silk; Miss Cussen wore maize coloured satin with overdress of pretty cream lace; Miss McKenzie, pale blue silk; Misses Jordan wore becoming frock of white silk; Miss M. Casey, prettily embroidered white muslin; Miss Mathias was charm ingly gowned in white brightened with clusters of red roses; Miss K. Mathias, dainty white mousteline frock with yellow roses and pretty floral sash; Miss Browne, handsome white satin; Miss I. Lewis, pink silk with pink roses; Miss L. Russell, pretty white crepe de chine; Miss 11. Clapcott was strikingly gowned in red Shan tung silk and lace; Miss 11. Jordan, black silk; Miss Ayling, pale pink silk; Miss Henriksen, soft white silk and

Wee; Miss Queenie Buchanan Rooked sweet in white chiffon taffeta and pretty, floral ribbons; Miss Una Farquhar, cream gown relieved with touches of pale blue; Miss S. Clarke was strikingly gowned in while -trellised with black liebe ribbon, Vslia|s*d guimpe of narrow black Valenciennes lace, outlined with touches of tangerine velvet; Miss A. Cooke woro white silk with pink belt; Miss Elsa Wilson, tasteful gown of white silk, combined with Paris-tinted net; Miss Taylor, pink silk veiled in cream lace, pink in coiffure; Miss E. Mainland, becoming pale blue silk; Miss B. Woollams, dainty eream eolienne; Miss Ada Maeklow woro a beautiful white chiffon taffeta and lace toilette; Miss M. Maxfield, cream chiffon taffeta; Miss Noakes'was daintily attired in white with touchesblack ; Miss Connolly, pretty gown of hyacinth blue silk; Mias J. Thorne wore white silk, with pale blue sash and blue ehou in her hair; Miss M. Walker, cream silk, and her sister wore a pretty pale blue silk. WKIXOME TO MISS JESSIE MACLACHLAN. A most enthusiastic welcome was tendered to Miss Jessie Maelachlan, the cele brated Scotch ballaid singer, at the Star hotel on Monday afternoon by . the members of the St. Andrew’s Society. A very representative gathering was present, which would have been very much larger had there been more time to make arrangements. Mr. Murdock McLean, President of the Society, formally, welcomed Miss Maelachlan, and Mr. MeKail Geddes (ex-President), also spoke. Miss Maelachlan, in a few wellchosen words, thanked all present for their hearty welcome, and then a delicious afternoon tea was served. Amongst others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Murdock, McLean and Miss McLean, Mr. and Mrs. MeKail Geddes and Miss Geddes, Mr. J. and Miss Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar, Miss Wingfield, Mrs. and Miss Mac Kay, Messrs. W. F. Stewart, Mennie, Jas. Reid, J. Arneil, Robertson, J. F. Connolly, Thorne, Cameron, Littlejohn, Currie, Forsyth, and others. • The members of THE AUCKLAND LIEDERTAFEL ; must be gratified by the success which •attends their concerts every season. The Choral Hall, us usual, , was crowded on Friday evening with an appreciative audience, when lb- second concert-of the present season, was.given. Dr. W. E. Thomas conducted, and he had his voices under complete control. The concert throughout was of such merit that it is not easy to single out one item from another aa deserving special mention. Miss Aileen Lanigan, Miss Masic Evans, and Mr. M. Orchard contributed songs, and Mr. Edward S. Cranston presided at the organ Miss Lanigan was in chiffon taffeta; Miss

Evans also wore while silk, with cream laec Kimono brettz’lles; Madame Cham bers. who acconqmnivd Miss Evans, was in black chiffon taffeta, and a black vcl vet Louis bow in her coiffure; Mrs Parkes won’ black crepe de chine, with fine ivory lace entre<k?uxMrs. Millar, pretty floral blouse and black skirt, and white evening cape; Miss Nelson, white silk frock, wLh lac. V; M iss English, while silk; Miss Ella English, white silk, inset with lace; Mrs. Kerr-Taylor, black toilette; Misses Ki'rr-Taylor were, in Nil green crepe fr<x*ks; Miss Binks. black taffeta, with cr< am lace on corsage; Miss Kirker,white silk . her sister also wore white silk, with touches of blue; Miss Tibbs, white silk; Air-. Goldie, black and white slik toilette; Miss Judson, cream voile skirt, and white silk blouse; Mrs. Rainger. rose pink silk; Mrs. Matthews, cream evening coat, with lace; Mrs. J. G. Mitcheß, white silk; Miss Essie Hida Ind. white, and a crimson coat: Miss Patterson, navy silk, with cream lace yoke and narrow frills; Miss I'iukmere. black, and czar blue evening oc»at; Mrs R. Cameron, white silk, and g'roy coat; Mrs. Newell, black toilette; Miss Newell, white silk blouse, and black skirt ; Miss Ainsley, cream point d’esprit evening gown, and turquoise blue coat; Miss Gertrude Hunt, black silk evening frock. YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. There was a large number present at the annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A. on Friday evening in their rooms, Wellesley street. A most enjoyable tea was serwd in the refreshment room on numerous small tables, which were prettily dt-r uaied with white and yellow jonquils and narcissi. After pleasant talk with friends over the “tea cups’’ the party wended their way up the stairs to the large room, where a varied entertainment was enjoyed. Mr J. W. Stewart presided over the gathering. Mr Stewart, in a short address, and Mr Macaulay Caldwell congratulated the association on the completion of another successful year achieved. The report was read by the secretary, Mrs Palmer, and stated that the association had been well attended during the year. Among the helpers 1 noticed Mrs Maetier, Mrs G. A. Buttle, Mrs S. Gilbert. Mrs T. L. Murray, Mrs J. J. Craig. Mrs J. Wilson. Mrs Whitney, Mis Pacey and the Misses Nellie Stewart, A. Murray. Maetier. etc.

PHYLLIS BROUN.