GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 24 August 1907, Page 52

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee, August 16. After three weeks of dreary- wet weather the sun has at last made its appearance. Glorious weather favoured THE HUNTING CLUB’S RACE MEETING, which was held at the park on Thursday. The attendance was good, and amongst the ladies present I noticed: Mrs W. T. Sheratt, purple tweed costume, velvet hat trimmed with pink and mauve roses; Mrs S. Williamson, navy blue coat and skirt, sable toque; Mrs Richard Sherratt, grey tweed coat and skirt, rose pink hat; Mrs Pattullo, grey costume, black hat; Mrs R. Scott, black and white cheek coat and skirt, red hat; Mrs John Murphy, dark grey dress, red hat; Mrs Jack Williams, grey tweed eoat and skirt, pale blue hat; Mrs Mann, navyblue dress, red hat trimmed with pink jind green roses; Mrs John Clark, brown coat and skirt, brown hat; Mrs Sainsbury, grey coat and skirt, Wack toque; Mrs Blair, black coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Hise, brown coat and skirt, hat to match; Mrs Humphreys, tweed costume, bl;>ck hat; Misses Sherratt, Williamson, Clark, Rey nolds. Black. Bennet, Johnson, Bagnall (Christchurch), Monekton, Evans, King, Nolan, Ferguson, Wachsman, Rutledge, Foster. HUNT BALL. In the evening there was a most delightful hunt ball. The hall was prettilydecorated, and one and all enjoyed it immensely. Those present were: Mrs Max Jackson black satin, lace fichu; Mrs Hise, black velvet; Mrs Mann, black silk, cream lace; Mrs 11. Sherratt, green silk, white roses; Mrs Pattullo, white silk; Miss Pyke, black, with tucker of white chiffon; Miss Kate Sherratt, pale blue muslin; Miss Nolan, pink silk, tucked vest of white chiffon; Miss Reynolds, black silk; Miss C. Reynolds, black; Miss W. Reynolds, pale blue silk; Miss Rutledge, heliotrope glace, white lace; Miss Essie Grey, pink silk; Miss M. Bradley, blue silk; Miss B. Bradley, blue and white silk; Miss M. Williamson, black voile; Miss Clark, green silk: Miss Wachsman, black; Miss Black, pink muslin; Miss M. Foster (the Hutt); Miss Foster, black, with blue velvet; Miss Johnson, yellow, with red roses; Miss Schumacher, while silk and blaek velvet; Miss F. Scott, pink satin; Miss Ferguson, yellow chiffon over glaee; Miss Gillingham, red silk and roses. GOLF. On Saturday last there was a match, President versus Captain, the President coming off victorious. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Morgan and Miss Ina Sweet. In the ladies tournament Mrs Barlow plays Mrs W. Barker, ami the winner meets Mrs Arthur Rees in the final. Great interest is being taken in hockey at present. The Auckland rep. team arrives on the 28th of this month, and a very exciting game is anticipated. Early next month the Gisborne team goes on tour. ELSA.