AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 13, 28 September 1907, Page 51

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, September 24. Mrs Sowerby’s ANNUAL PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS JUVENILE BALL, given as a finale to her numerous dancing classes, eventuated in the Royal Albert Hall last Thursday, the 19th September, and was a most enjoyable and successful affair. The hall was decorated with nikau palms and festoons of white, and a pretty shade of green art muslin. Downstairs, in the supper room, masses of daffodils and other spring blossoms were prettily arranged on the supper tables, which were further embellished with all the dainties—jellies, fruit salads, etc., so appreciated by young people. Burke’s Band supplied the music, and the floor was in perfect condition, too perfect for some of the “wee dancers,” who found it difficult to keep their feet; and Miss Mackay, who was to give an exhibition of the sword dance, was unable to finish it on account of the “slippiness” of the floor, and changed the sword dance into a Scotch reel. During the evening exhibitions of fancy dancing were given, some of Mrs Sowerby’s pupils dancing the Cachucha, Queen quadrilles and Irish jig, the latter dance, danced by Misses Beck and Brown, being especially good. A pleasant surprise for some of the younger children present was the presentation by Mr Kohn of dainty little silver brooches to several of the smallest children, namely, Miss Florence Edgcuinbe, Miss Ailsa Ronayne, Miss Vera Aiderton, Master Graeiie Alderton, Miss —. Paterson, Miss Nellie Johnstone, Master Hugo Johnstone. Miss Sowerby was also presented with a brooch, a handsome diamond one, by Mr Kohn

Mrs Sowerby’s gown was a pearl grey crepe de chine, with jewelled lace yoke, effectively finished with touches of black velvet and clusters of shaded roses and autumn leaves, worn over a deep rose pink glace foundation.

Amongst the “grown ups” present I noticed Mrs Johnstone, wearing a black chiffon taffeta gown, appliqued with lace, and dainty lace bridge coat. Mrs Gorric, black silk; Mrs Howard, black and red figured silk toilette; Miss Howard, pretty shirred white silk; Mrs Reynolds, black appliqued net over white glace, eluster of pink roses on corsage; Mrs Myers, black silk skirt, mid black and white striped silk blouse; Mrs Coleman, black chiffon taffeta and lace; Mrs McGregor, rich black silk with cream lace yoke; Mrs George Morris, becoming black toilette, with lace senrf; Mrs Montague, brown taffeta, with cream lace tucker, prettily embroidered with pale blue French knots; Mrs Dufaur, black chiffon taffeta, and cream lace; Miss* Katie Nelson, peach pink satin, softened with lace; Miss Alice Davy, soft white silk, inserted with lace; Mrs Perrin, black evening toilette; Mrs Westbury black, with smart pastel blue opera coat;, Mrs Macklow, black; Mrs London, black silk skirt and very pretty ivory chiffon and lace blouse; Miss Zoe Bartley, crimson silk inset with cream insertion and figured voile skirt; Mrs Paterson, black silk and lace; Miss Flo. Smith wore a dainty ivory Oriental satin, with pale bine ribbon threaded through her hair; Miss Florence Edgcumbe was a dainty little Spanish dancer; Miss Ailsa Ronayne, “cachucha girl”; Mrs Johnstone', tiny thrcc-year-old daughter wns

ing as a rosebud, and Master Hugo Johnstone was a miniature Jack Tar; Miss Lily Westbury wore a becoming yachting costume of cream serge with pah blue facings and the regulation yachting cap of pale blue; Miss Evelyn Harvey. Spanish Gipsy; Miss J. Webster, rainbow; Master Doherty, dress of the 17th century ; Miss Audrey Perrin, Puritan maid; Miss Nina Perrin, Ireland: Misses Kathleen and Una Holmes, Spanish peasantry girls; Miss Alice Leeds, buttercups and daisies; Master George Westbury, sailor boy; Misses Emmie and Edie Dufaur, dainty little Spanish Gitanas; Miss Vaile, powder and patches; Miss Rogers, nilf'se; Miss R. Brockway, red riding hood; Miss Ida Brook, Spanish girl; Miss Gladys Nathan, runaway girl; Miss Daisy Brown, was very well gotup as a Spanish dancing girl; Master Roy Peet, Captain Absolute; Miss Pauline Doney, milkmaid; Miss Phyllis Coombe Baker, milkmaid; Master Jack Brook, Spanish costume; Miss Dora Kemp, fairy; Miss Dorothie Montague, carnation; Miss Tui Montague, page; Vivian Burton, Spanish dancer; Miss Pearl jaggs, gipsy; Miss Frieda Tooman, Normandy fishwife; Miss Eleanor Iremonger, forget-me-not; Miss Ida Holford, folly; Master G. Baddeley, planter; Master Archie Olesen, jockey; Miss Cissie Baddeley, blue bell; Miss Ivy Olesen was daintily dressed as a snowdrop; Miss May Olesen, grandpa’s darling; Miss Iris Lundon was a charming little “Faerie Queen” in white nook muslin and silver; Miss Aroha Mackay, rose; Miss Vere Aiderton, Court lady of sixteenth century; Master Trevor Aiderton, Spanish dancer; Miss Elsie Neil was admirably got up as a housemaid; Master Graeme Aiderton, Court gentleman sixteenth century; Miss Eileen Bosworth, powder and patches; Miss Maisie McGregor. Spanish dancer; Miss J. Frater, Swiss girl; Miss Paterson, pretty Japanese costume, and her small sister received great admiration in her smart footballer "rig”; Miss Ivy Mundy, bride.' Mr-. Sowerby, as you know, always gives a juvenile and “grown-up” plain and fanev dress ball at the end of each season, and the “grown-up” one last Friday was even more successful than usual. The Royal Albert Hall presented a very pretty, kaleidoscopic picture to the number of spectators in the gallery, the many well carried out and charming fancy dresses and the pretty evening gowns worn combiningfi to make an altogether delightful ful scene. Burke's Band supplied the music, which was splendid, and, as usual, very much up-to-date; a waltz from “ Mother Goose ” being obviously much appreciated. Amongst others present I noticed Miss Anderson, representing “Faith,” Miss Joe Hoss “ Hope,” Miss Ross “Charity"; Mr. I'. Constant, Lysander; Msis Agnes Gra am. a Greek lady; Mr. T. D. Fahey, Baud Garrick; Miss Wrigley, Master of Arts; Mr. B. Neave, Monsieur l‘.eaucaire: Miss Metcalfe, Summer; Miss Rita Easdown, Folly; Miss Eniilie Garrett. Bushranger; Mr. Cooper, Monsieur Beaueaire: Mr. Turnbull. Harliequin; Miss Agnes Eaddy. Pierette; Mrs. Bush, Powder and Patches; Miss W. Woodroffe, Butterfly; Mr. Noel Lynch, Captain Absolute; Miss Zealie Duder, Dresden China: Miss Rita Brennan, Stars and Stripe-: Mi— Edna Lynch. Little BoPeep; Mi-- Te--ie Mackay) Folly; Miss I. Lyn< h. Folly: Miss Yates. Spanish lady; Mi-s Jessie Webster. Rainbow; Mr. F. Kronfehlt, a Pacific bank clerk; Mr.- Kronfeldt, an JslanrT Plantation Overseer; Miss Kathleen Fouley, 19th CentuFy Lady; Mr. Gallimore, Courtier; Miss M. Gardiner, fvv; Mr. Gardiner, Highland -; Miss Lottie Moon, Japanese; Mis- Rita Bailey, Sheperdrss; Miss Westbury, yachting costume; Miss Bell, Powder and Patches; Mr. Bach, yachtsman: Mi’s Bellairs, Powder and Patches. Amongst those wearing evening dress

were: Mrs. E. A. Reynolds, black laee robe over white satin, pale pink roses on corsage, white aigrette in her hair; Miss Aline Swales, brown silk; Miss Mrytle Glenister, pretty ciel blue silk; Miss Clara Norton, creme crepe de chine, trimmed with Valenciennes lace; Miss E. Flett, white crepe de chine; Miss Lena Easdown, pretty shell pink silk; Miss Sybil Easdown, white silk; Miss Daisy Brown, white chiffon taffetas trimmed • -s: Miss Best, very pretty hand-painted chiffon over glace; Miss Dorothy Rigby, sea-blue taffeta and laee; Miss Kitty Rigby, becoming cameo pink chiffon taffeta; Miss Waite, pale green silk toilette; Miss Maud McCullagh, white gown; Miss Hunt, white silk; Miss Brennan, pale pink silk; Miss Yates, pretty ciel blue silk toned with white lace; Miss Mundy wore a becoming gown of white and silver gauze over white satin, pink ribbon threaded through coiffure. St. Mary’s Parish Hall was charmingly arranged as a spacious and prettily furnished drawing-room last Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of an AT HOME given by Canon and Mrs. Mae Murray to the stall-holders and their assistants who recently worked so hard to make the Spring Fair a success. Everything that could add in any way to the enjoyment of their guests had been done by Canon and Mrs. Mae Murray, and the result was a most enjoyable function. A band was in 'attendance, and during the afternoon songs were sung by Miss Garland and Mr. Parsons, and Mr. Donald Whitmarsh’s recitation was most enthusiastically received. Much amusement was caused by the pig drawing competition. Miss F. Pierce was awarded the prize for drawing the best pig with her eyes shut. Miss Dorothy Ward won the prize in the memory competition, and received a very pretty silver match-box holder. A delicious afternoon tea was served, and the table decorations were really lovely. They' were arranged by Miss Dorothy Ward in all shades of mauve und purple anemones. Mis. Mae Murray received the guests wearing a handsome black silk toilette with cream vest, and lovely lace scarf, email black bonnet brightened with clusters of pink roses. Mrs. Neligan wore a graceful toilette of orchid mauve crepe de chine, with jewelled lace yoke, becoming black bonnet with white ostrich tips. Amongst others present I noticed: Mrs. Duthie, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Goss, Miss Bennett, Mrs. and the Misses Pickering, Mrs. Bloomfield, Mrs. Harry Bloomfield, Mesdames Thomas, Dufaur, Shirley, Hill, Butler, Dewes, Ward, Herbert, Kissling, Leather, Dawes, Steele, Wilson, Chinery Suggate, Basley, Douglas. Hay, McDonald. Finn, and Messrs. Ansley, Mills. Hudson, Basley, Pierce, Aicken, Douglas, Hay, Birch, Cooke, and many others. A small but delightful AFTERNOON TEA was given by Mrs. Lintoll at her pretty residence, cneltenham Beach, last week. Mrs. Lintoll received her guests wearing a graceful toilette of black chiffon voile, relieved with white. Amongst the guests I noticed.—Mrs. Philson, gowned in a becoming blue tussore silk, with het to match; Mrs. Napier, beautifully fitting green tailor-made and smart little crown fur toque; Mrs. Oakden, dark blue voile, trimmed with guipure lace, hat en suite; Mrs. Guinness, grey tweed costume, becoming blue hat: Mrs. Sutherland wore black, with a pretty Tuscan straw hat, wreathed with pink roses: Mrs. Leckie, very pretty green crepe de chine, smart Shantung dust coat and becoming black picture hat; Mrs. (Captain) ) Waller, navy’ blue costume, hat to match: Mrs. Palairet, grey tailor-made gown, dainty green bat, trimmed with lilac; Mrs. Simpson wore a graceful ivory crepe de chine gown. with f'hifoo lace yoke, and pretty lace hat; Mrs. Shaw, white embroidered silk, with blue hat: Mrs. Donald, black and grey striped tweed, hat with pink roses: Mrs. Noyes, very smart green tailor-made, with pretty- green hat to match ; Miss Moriss (C hristchurch), brown tailor-made gown and becoming hat en suite; Mrs. Freeman Jackson (Wanganui) was smartly gowned in brown, with dainty hat to match; Miss Brooke «mith, dark blue tailor-made, gem hat; Jfiss Evelyn Brooke Smith, navy oostinue. small straw hat; Mrs. Struthers, navy- blue costume, with buff revers and cuffs, gem l»at.

PHYLLIS BROUN.