CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 20, 13 May 1908, Page 60

CAMBRIDGE.

Dear Bee, May 9. On Friday evening the Tennis Club held A DANCE in aid of three new courts, which are to be made in connection with their club. The president and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Isherwood, very kindly gave the use of their large room at "Waterside,” and Mrs. Isherwood was good enough to play all the evening, except a few extras, which were played by some of the visitors. The evening was cold and very enjoyable for the dancers, who seemed to have a good time. A very dainty supper was provided by tire lady members of the club. The ladies of the committee were: Mrs. W. Coates, Miss Cox, and Miss Clark. Amongst those present were Mrs. W. Coates, in a black Louisine silk evening dress; Miss Cox, white silk; Miss Clark, white silk; Miss Wells, black chiffon taffeta, with vest back and front of white lace, and bretelles of lace; Miss M. Hesketh (Auckland), a very dainty frock of white chiffon taffeta, the berthe on the bodice trimmed with fine lace insertion; Miss E. Hay (Hamilton), black velvet with berthe of white laee; Mrs. W. Firth, black silk evening frock; Mrs. Isherwood, black net evening dress; Miss E. Hill, white silk, with crimson rose on corsage; Miss Gavey, blaek evening dress; Miss Brigham, white silk; Miss Bates, white silk; Miss Richardson, very pretty white silk muslin over glace; Miss M. fSlcher, white silk; Miss Saunders, blue muslin; Miss — Saunders, blue muslin; Miss Hally, white muslin trimmed with laee; Miss B. Jenkins, white muslin; Mrs. A. Gane. white silk, with floral sash; Miss D. Pa.yze, white silk; Miss McNeish, eream voile; Miss Fisher, cream voile; Miss M. Fisher, pale blue. On Thursday evening A SOCIAL, -■was held in St. Andrew’s schoolroom as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Selby and family, who are leaving the district. They have resided here for thirty years, and, having sold their farm, they are moving to Auckland, where they have bought a house. Mrs. G. McCullagh and Miss Ewen were the promoters of the gathering, which went off most successfully. The room was made bright with, flowers and a good fire, and, notwithstanding the bad night, there were fully a hundred present to show respect to the family, and take the opportunity of saying good-bye. During the evening Archdeacon Willis made a presentation to Mr*. Selby on behalf of numerous Cambridge friends, consisting of an enlarged photo of St. Andrew’s Church, an oak tray with an inscription on it, and a silver and glans jam dish. The Archdeacon wished them every happiness in their new home. In the abaeuee ml Mr. Selby,

senr., Mr. B. Selby replied on behalf oi his mother, thanking the donors for the handsome presents and their kind wishes. A .musical programme was gone through, items being given by Mrs. Isherwood, Miss Bell, Mr. H. B. Lusk, and others. Refreshments were handed round, and a very pleasant evening was spent. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. G. A. Clarke, of Auckland, is at; present staying with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. 8. Richardson, of Cambridge. Mrs. Wells, of “Oakleigh,” Cambridge, is at present staying at Te Aroha. ELSIE.