AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 14, 5 October 1907, Page 50

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, October 1. Dominion Day was most enthusiastically celebrated in Auckland, though it was not a general holiday. Of course all the public schools bad a holiday, but 1 cannot think that the cadets (who formed really the larger part of the display at Victoria Park) had altogether a jolly time; they took no part bi the manoeuvre, and were placed so far back that they could see and hear nothing, and were obliged to be on duty tor at least four hours, when no doubt they would have mu h preferred spending their holiday in some other fashion. It seems rather a shame that they should leave been kept so long and for st little. A large number of people wended their way to Victoria Park to see THE TROOPING OF THE COLOURS and were rewarded by witnessing an unusually pretty sight. A military display always has a certain amount of fascination for most people, and 1 think iteurly everyone felt rather more loyal

even than usual after Thursday’s function. Invitations had been issued to most of the more prominent citizens of Auckland and their wives, and special seats were reserved for them on the grandstand. Of course there were numbers of people present whom it was impossible to see, but amongst others I noticed were: Mrs. Arthur Myers, wearing a beautifully fitting fawn cloth tailor-made costume, with handsome furs, and a bewitching little toque of old rose chiffon and shaded roses; Mrs. Alfred Nathan, smart brown costume, with lovely sable furs and becoming Tuscan hat wreathed with foliage and small flowers; Madame Boeufve was gowned in tabac brown cloth with sealskin coat and dainty little brown toque, with brown and green pheasant plumes; Mrs. Langguth, Havaunah brown doth Eton costume, small hat to match, finished with Bird of Paradise plumes; Mrs. R. A. Carr, navy blue toilette, with black caracal jacket, small ducks’ feather toque brightened with pale blue; Mrs. Bagnall, handsome black costume and black bonnet; Mrs. Hacon (Wellington), dark bottle-green tweed Eton costume with white vest, black velvet plumed hat; Mrs. Bosworth wore pale grey with velvet facings, white felt hat trimmed with black; Mrs. Purchas, smart violet cloth gown and pretty white hat; Mrs. Priekett wore black with touches of green, and pretty black and green bonnet; Mrs. Roberton, dark red doth handsomely braided with blaek, black hat; Mrs. J. R. Reed wore a raspberry cloth, with sealskin eoat, and small toque brightened with shaded wings; Mrs. McDowell, blaek doth smartly braided, and small black hat; Miss Brigham was gowned in black and small black motor cap; Mrs. Wilson was wearing dark green with long fawn coat, hat en suite; Mrs. Stopford wore a handsome glace silk toilette, with very pretty heliotrope hat; Mrs. Walker, dark blue Tailor-made with white vest, white felt hat trimmed with black; Mrs. Major was gowned in navy blue, with smart little blue hat, brown Chesterfield coat; Mrs. Young wore dark blue, with a pretty green toque; Miss Mills looked charming in reseda green cloth, pretty hat of same shade with cluster of black coque feathers at one side; Mrs. Louis Myer's wore a handsome blaek land! white striped silk toilette with dainty black and white bonnet; Mrs. B’asley wore a handsome black silk gown, with blaek applique, and a pretty hyacinth blue bonnet; Miss Tibbs was wearing black, with a becoming black hat; Mrs Milnes, brown velvet costume, with a Tuscan hat with ' black and white: Miss White, navy serge coat and skirt, small navy hat to match; Miss Shera, dark blue tailor-made, with black hat and white fur; Miss Dawson wore a green tweed costume, with pretty net vest, white felt hat with shaded trimmings; Mrs. Tewsley was gowned in green velvet with sable coat, and a becoming blaek and white hat; Miss Pickering, navy tailor-made costume, with smart blue hat to match.

CONCERT AT LAKE TAKAPUNA. Every praise is due to the Rev. and Mrs. Monckton, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Lloyd Brett, and Mr. Harry Mair, for the remarkably good results they achieved on Dominion night with the concert in aid of the proposed new parish hall in connection with St, Peter’s Church, at Takapuna, The school-room was prettily decorated for the occasion with flags, arum lilies, and greenery, and looked very bright. A platform had been erected with New Zealand flags prominent for a background, and a string of tiny Union Jacks suspended across. There was a large attendance, many visitors from town and Northcote being present. The programme was of a meritorious character, and was thoroughly appreciated by the audience. Among the contributors were Mrs. Tompkins, Misses Potts. Tompkins. Mactier. Evans, Jones. Gillingham. Shortridge, and Overington. Messrs. T. B. Rowe, H. Mair, 11. Herbert. 11. L. Brett, the Rev. A. F. Smith and Master Overington. Mrs. A. F. Smith, Mrs. Morvan, ami Miss Mactier carried out the duties of accompanists very efficiently. Hearty applause greeted the performers for each item, fully testifying to the enjoyment by the audience of the capital programme provided. Mrs. Monckton looked very pretty in a white silk blouse with touches of blue, and a dark skirt; Mrs. H. L. Brett was distinguee in cream with olive green; Mrs. Morran wore a white silk blouse, and dark skirt; Mrs. A. F. Smith was

attired in black peau de soie; Mrs. Tompkins wore white silk and dark skirt; her little daughter was daintily frocked in white silk inset with lace; Miss Potts wore blacK crepe de chine with white Jaee V ; Miss Jones was charmingly froeked in white silk with blue ribbon kimono braces; Miss Shortridge wore white silk and black skirt; Miss Mactier was in cream muslin with brown spots; Miss Evans wore black; Miss Gillingham was in white silk, and a black skirt. FAREWELL TEA. Miss Meta Callender, of Wellington, who has been on a visit to Auckland, gave a very pleasant FAREWELL TEA PARTY to a number of her friends in the ‘‘Tiffin’* tea-rooms on Friday afternoon. The beautiful day and dainty repast contributed to the little function, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The long table was prettily decorated with purple irises down the centre. The hostess was charmingly froeked in a French grey tailor-made, and hat en suite with pink roses. Among those invited were Misses Stevenson (two), Minnie Fra.ter, Audrey Stubbs, Eva Kinder, Mab Riee, C. and Bertha Butler, Helen Hay, Gladys Ruddock, Maggie Fra ter, Beryl Keesing. A most successful ball was given by the NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS’ CLUB, in the Royal Albert Hall, last Thursday evening, and was a fitting ending to Dominion Day. The hall was charmingly decorated and was universally admired. As you know, the Royal Albert Hall is rather difficult to decorate successfully, so the committee who were responsible for the effect achieved on Thursday, are to be warmly congratulated on the result of their efforts. Whittle’s orchestra supplied the music, and there were about ninety couples present. The supper tables, which were laden with all kinds of dainties, were prettily arranged with masses of red and white flowers. Amongst ot-ners present I noticed:—Mrs. Edwards, wearing an elaborate black silk gown toned with Maltese lace; Mrs. Williams, beautiful wine-coloured silk with sequin trimmings and red roses; Mrs. Hazard, creme velvet Empire gown; Mrs. Thuwsley, lovely blue silk with over skirt of painted chiffon; Mrs. E. Williams, pale blue and floral trimmings; Miss O. Odium, dainty lavender silk, pretty lace scarf: Miss May Lonagan looked charming in a painted chiffon gown over a glace silk foundation; Miss Pitt, shell pink Oriental satin with floral ribbons and pink roses on corsage: Miss Dewar, beautiful inserted net dress over pale blue satin; Miss Pitt, shell pink silk, floral ribbons, pink roses on corsage; Miss Hewson, dainty white silk, red opera cloak: Miss Robertson, blue chiffon taffeta with silk lace berthe; Miss Morton, black silk gown with jewelled lace on bodice brightened with crimson roses; Miss Stevens, pretty ivory chiffon: Miss Hazard, white embroidered muslin: Miss Edmunds, pink mousseline de soie: Miss Laurie, cream silk with violets; Miss. Ivy Hart looked charming in a becoming chiffon taffeta gown with pink threaded through coiffure; Mrs. A. Robertson, white embroidery muslin, with touches of blue; Miss Ferguson, white silk; Miss Atkinson, pretty heliotrope crepe de chine. FANCY DRESS BALL. One of the delightful affairs of the past week was the dance of the "Naumai” Club. It was held in King Edward’s Hall. Symonds-street, on Wednesday evening, and took the form of a bal masque and fancy dress. The costumes were pretty, and showed much originality. The hall was artistically decorated with palm, ferns, and flags. The floral decorations of the supper tables were also prettily arranged. Dancing began about half-past eight, and at about 10 o’clock everyone unmasked, many amusing surprises following the disclosed situation. Bragge’s band played spirited dance music. Amongst the various costumes chosen by the masqueraders were several last century dresses, geishas, heros and heroines from opera, gipsies, sailors and officers, and two gentlemen were gabbed as bride and bridegroom. The gaily attired guests continued to enjoy themselves until a late hour. Mrs. Speight, Mrs. A. Farquhar, and Mrs. Macandrew were the chaperones, and all wore black silk toilettes, with cream Maltese

lace on corsages. Miss Speight, who rtr presented a lady of the seventeenth century, was much admired, in a Pompadour floral skirt, with blue silk paniers, ■ and pale blue velvet corsage, with white net vest and tucker; Miss Connelly made a charming Pierette; her sister made a bright Spanish girl; Miss Bach was a sweet Dolly Varden, in pink silk, and pink hat; Miss Hutton looked well as Madame de Pompadour; Miss Newman was a charming representative of Snow;; Miss Morrow, a dainty Geisha; Mrs. Pilkington represented Mercia in a white and gold braided Grecian costume; Marcus Superbus was represented by a gentleman whom I did not know, but who wore one of the best carried out costumes; Miss Gibbons impersonated Peg Woffingtc’ ; Miss Farquhar was a dainty, little Gipsy; Miss Moore made a striking Witch in scarlet; Miss Boyd wore a well carried out royal blue Chines? costume, with gold dollars for buttons; Miss Warnock made an interesting Gipsy, in a yellow skirt, yellow sash, and black velvet vouave; Miss Daisy Slator was a pretty little soldier; Miss Ruby Graham was a charming Grecian lady; Miss Gray represented a Middy. Among the ladies in evening dress I noticed: Mrs. W. Speight; Miss Slator, in a lovely champagne tone of real point laee over pink; Miss Davy, in cream silk; Mr Phillips’ Henry VIII. costume was exceedingly well carried ■out.

THE CHAMBER CONCERTS, organised by a quintette of our most talented artists have aroused much enthusiasm this season, and the second concert on Wednesday evening drew a large and fashionable audience. Works of the best composers were brilliantly handled. The items were selected from Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven, and every item received careful and. artistic rendering. The executants were Mrs A. W. Macandrew (piano), Miss Edith Whitelaw, L.R.A.M. (second vio-. lin), Mr Colin Muston, L.R.A.M., Mr J. Shaw (viola), and Herr Louis Blitz ( cello). Mrs Macandrew was attired in white Oriental satin, with lace berthe Miss Edith Whitelaw wore black chiffon taffeta, with white Limerick lace round decolletage; Mrs Arthut, Myers was exquisitely gowned in an effective black and white striped silk, the low-cut lacd corsage having black and white silk braces; Mrs Louis Myers wore a dove grey silk corsage, the white lace vest having numerous black velvet lovers’ knots, black sequined net skirt; Mrs Parkes was in black crepe de chine, with fine ivory lace on bodice, caught in front with pale blue chiffon chou; Miss Fenton’s black marquisette toilette had touches of white lace and white motifs;! Mrs Ross wore black silk, with white lace entredeux; Mrs Coleman was in a; lovely champagne eolienne, with lace corsage of the same tone; Miss Ruby Coleman wore a dainty pale blue cheek ninon, with white lace; Mrs Harry Wilson was in golden brown silk, with cream lace yoke; Mrs Whitelaw wore a black silk toilette; Miss A. Whitelaw was in a black silk evening gown, with’ ivory lace berthe; Madame -Boeuve’s white lace blouse had black silk bouilliennes, and was worn with a black taffeta skirt; Miss Lucas wore whita brocade with Venetian lace; Miss Earl was daintily froeked in white silk, inset with lace; Miss Oxley wore primrose satin, with white lace, and a black satin skirt, pretty nil green floral coat; Mrs Edger was in a black silk evening gown, and wiiite silk Josephine scarf; Miss Leila larngsford wore black silk, with white laee and touches of pale blue; Miss K. Nelson was in white silk inset with lace, and rose pink evening coat; Miss Mills also wore white silk and lace; Miss Kogen was in white silk, with touches of blue; Mrs Petrie wore a white silk blouse and black silk skirt; Miss Gertrude Hunt, blaek taffeta evening frock. Mrs Ivor Evans’ “AT HOME,” given at her charming residence, “The Firs,” Gladstone-road, Parnell, last Friday, was in honour of her guests, the Misses Honey, of Melbourne, who leave next week on their return to Australia. The Bavarian Band was stationed on the lawn, and the pretty, lively music formed an admirable accompaniment to the talk and laughter of the guests. During the afternoon Miss Violet Honey gave several most amusing recitations, which were vociferously encored, and songs were given by Stigs Eva Honey. Midi

Copke. Another attraction provided by. our hostess' was a fortune-teller, who Beemed to give general satisfaction. We had a most delicious afteruoou tea, and f have rarely seen prettier decorations for an afternoon tea table, pear and apple blossoms, intermingled with sprays Of fine sinilax and green ribbon streamers, combining to make a most artistic and original scheme. Mrs Evans was charmingly gowned in sea blue chiffon taffeta, softened with lace, and pretty fierring-boned yoke, spray of crimson roses on corsage; Miss Honey (Melbourne) wore a lovely gown of ciel blue silk, with sleeves and vest of French Valenciennes lace; Miss Violet Honey looked pretty in wine-coloured radium silk, with square cream lace yoke; Miss M. Muller, pretty pale green silk, with dainty lace trimmings; Mrs Carter wore a dainty ivory silk inset with cream lace- insertion; Mrs Leathern, graceful black chiffon taffeta, with encrustations of cream lace, pretty hyacinth blue hat, with pink roses under the brim; Mrs Leece was handsomely gowned in rich black silk and lace, dainty little black bonnet; Mrs Goodhue wore black with touches of violet, hat to match; Mrs Bertram White was wearing black silk, toned with cream lace, handsome silk mantle, and black bonnet, brightened with pink roses; Mrs Souter, black tailor-made and black bonnet; Miss Souter; Mrs Cooke, heather mixture tweed gown, and becoming Tuscan and black hat; Miss Cooke was wearing a dark prune-coloured cloth gown, smart little black velvet hat, with , pink roses; Mrs. Arthur Myers was gracefully gowned in a beautiful grey chiffon velours, with chiffon and beautiful lace on the bodice, grey velvet Gainsborough hat with shaded ostrich plumes; Mrs. J. A. Beale, black chiffon taffeta, with pretty yoke of embroidered lace, black hat with ostrich feathers and pink roses; Miss Gwladys Beale, white Eton coat and skirt with lace vest, pretty pale blue hat; Mrs. Roach, navy blue tailormade gown, pretty hat en suite, and ermine stole; Mrs. Pollen, black chiffon taffet’a with cream lace yoke, pretty heliotrope and white hat, and white feather boa; Mrs. Rathbone was wearing a navy chiffon taffeta with Maltese lace yoke, dainty pink and black hat, and sable files; Mrs. Friend wore ’|ivy blue toned with cream lace, hat to inatch; Mrs. Holmes looked charming In black silk finished with velvet ribbon and cream lace, white and blue toque; Mrs. Smith, cream cloth bailor-made gown, with very pretty blue hat; Mrs. Houghton was daintily gowned in pastel pink cloth and most becoming black hat swathed with tulle, caught with trails of pink banksia roses; Mbs. Drummond Ferguson was very prettily froeked in pale blue striped taffeta, ’and white and blue hat; Mrs. Tewsley wore a striking lime green taffeta, toned with cream lace, black and white picture hat; Miss Doris Tewsley. pretty old rose cloth, /with white and pink hat; Mrs. Seagar /was wearing a graceful navy blue toilette, and smart hat to match; Miss .Wingfield, cream serge, and smart little brown hat; Mrs. Russell was daintily gowned in hyacinth blue silk stripe marquissette, and sm-all hat en suite; Mrs. C. Brown, heather mixture tweed coat and skirt, becoming little green hat; Mrs. Ensley, rich black silk, with pretty blue bonnet finished with Bird of Paradise plumes; Miss ißasley was gracefully gowned in a Tuscan mousseline de soie, with becoming Tuscan hat wreathed with chine ribbons and wistaria; Miss Muller, greeny-grey tweed costume, small hat en suite; Mrs. Keesing, blue tailor-made costume, tand white felt hat with shaded emu feathers; Mrs. Rich wore a handsome black brocade with real laee, and a black bonnet relieved with white; Miss Rich, blue cloth costume, black plumed hat; Miss Abbott, ivory brocade with bretelles of black velvet, and a white and black hat; Miss Rooke, prune-coloured cloth with cream lace, and smart hat to match; Mrs. Devore wore a handsome gown of black silk, with a black bonnet relieved with red, and furs; Mrs. Dewes, smart grey tweed tailor-made costume, burnt straw hat trimmed with green.

PHYLLIS BROUN.