GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 3, 15 July 1908, Page 60

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee, July 10. ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFULPRIVATE DANCES ever held in Gisborne took place last night (Thursday) at Mrs. F. B. Barker’s residence, “Te Hapara.” Everything that could possibly add to the en-

joymeut of the guests was thought of and carried out by host and very charming hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Barker received their guests in the entrance hall, the hostess looking extremely pretty in a dainty gown of white chiffon glace, veiled in fine Spanish lace of soft cream colour, the bodice and skirt being finished with trellis work trimming of narrow pink velvet, white ospreys in the hair; Mrs. Barker, sen., wore a rich grey satin gown, trimmed with a paler grey passementerie; Miss Barker, pale blue silk and lace; Miss E. Barker, pale blue chiffon glace, trimmed lace insertion; Miss L. Barker, cream chiffon glace, the folds of bodice and skirt being caught up with shaded pink roses; Miss F. Barker, electric blue silk and lace gown; Miss M. Barker, pink lace, trimmed chiffon taffetas; Mrs. Maclean, silver grey satin, distinguishing touches of cream and pink; Mrs. W. Marker, pale heliotrope silk, overdress of heliotrope embroidered chiffon; Mrs. Lysnar, very attractive gown of white silk, covered with gold sequined net in very rich pattern; Mrs. H. White, Saxe glace, trimmed with velvet of the same shade; Miss White, very soft pale rose pink silk with lace touches on the bodice; Mrs. Carmichael, black bengaline silk; Mrs. A. Rees, handsome gown of pale blue crepe de chine, trimming of soft white silk ribbon ruchings; Miss Rees, pretty gown of pale blue chiffon over white glace; Mrs. Kels, cream satin, veiled in cream mousseline de soie; Mrs. Feild, long trained gown of ruby velvet; Mrs. Tombleson, very becoming gown of black taffetas silk, the bodice trimmed with gold cording and tassels; Mrs. Collins, white silk, covered with white chiffon, narrow black velvet ribbon finishing the skirt and bodice; Mrs. Symes, blaek velvet, Mechlin lace berthe; Mrs. Jex - Blake, very effective gown of irridescent mousseline de soie over cream satin; Mrs. Stephenson, soft white surah silk gown, the bodice trimmed with old Irish point, and pale pink and blue passementerie; Mrs. Williams, cream satin with net overdress; Mrs. Mann, cream silk brocade; Mrs. Scott, very pretty and uncommon gown of pale smoke blue silk with broad bandings of pompadour silk, the same silk with tasselled fringes finishing the bodice; Mrs. Monekton, cream satin, trimmed with lace insertion; Miss Woodbine-Johnson, long trained scarlet velvet robe, white chiffon tucker; Miss Williamson, shrimp pink taffetas silk, lace touches; Miss M. Williamson, black silk, covered black sequin net; Mrs. Blair, pink silk muslin over white, the bodice trimmed with lattice work of silk; Miss Evans, primrose silk, banded with cinnamon velvet; Miss Hamilton, black silk taffetas, berthe of white Maltese lace; Mrs. C. Sainsbury, pale rose pink mousseline de soie with lace; Mrs. Burke, white crepe de chine over satin, Spanish lace berthe r pink roses edging; Miss Black, black silk; Miss Murcheson, white silk, covered with heliotrope chiffon; Mrs. Anderson, blaek glace; Mrs. Stock, white silk broche; Mrs. Hine, blaek glace, the bodice cut square, with velvet bands; Miss Sherratt, white taffetas silk; Miss K. Sherratt, pretty gown of pink taffetas silk with lace embroideries; Miss Nolan, black taffetas silk, embroidered white vest with pale blue tucker; Miss Pyke, cream satin, berthe of sequin net; Miss Busby, blaek gown, pale pink roses in corsage and hair; Miss Williams, handsome dress of soft figured silk over pale pink silk, Mechlin lace over yoke; Mrs. Jeffrey, cream ring-spotted net over silk, shoulder straps blaek velvet; Miss Tucker, eream satin gown; Mrs. Dodd, eream satin with laee and lace insertion; Mrs. Hughes, pearl grey silk voile; Miss de Latour, pale blue and white striped mousseline de soih with lace berthe; Miss Foster, blue taffetas silk; Miss Foster (Wellington), cream silk; Miss Marsh (Christchurch), primrose Empire gown of soft satin; Miss Gray, cream satin; Miss Z. Williams, cream brocaded silk; Miss Bradley, pale blue glace, softened with lace. On Thursday last the Winter Races Were held AT THE PARK RACECOURSE. Amongst those on the lawns I noticed: Mrs. Scott, in pale grey tailor-made costume, fawn hat with fawn shaded tips; Mrs. Murphy, navy cloth long coat and skirt, navy hat with paradise plumes; Mrs. (Dr.) Williams, grey tweed costume, hat composed shaded blue and green ostrich tips; Mrs. Mann, bluo tailor-made, brown hat; Mrs. Jex-Blake, dark blue longcloth coat and skirt, blue

and white picture hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs. Strahan, blue costume, pretty fawn and blue silk lined racecoat,' brown hat, brown feathers; Mrs. White, dark blue tailor-made, braided with black, brown fur toque with velvet and tangerine flowers; Mrs. Bennett, large check cloth coat and skirt of brown and black, brown toque; Mrs. Stock, navy blue coat and skirt, white felt hat with silk and feather trimming; Mrs. Stephenson, dark green striped skirt, navy coat, electric blue hat, black feathers; Mrs. H. Maude, dark blue costume, hat en suite; Mrs. W. Sherratt, blue dress, long green coat, hat with black feathers; Miss Foster, dark red coat and skirt, braided with black, stylish pale vieux rose felt hat, trimmed with silk darker shade; Mrs. Humphreys, dark brown tailor-made, brown and tangerine hat; Mrs. Ensor (Christchurch), tight-fitting coat and skirt of black cloth, large white felt hat, banded with black glace, trimmings of white and black feathers; Mrs. A. Rees, dark green and white striped costume, grey hat; Mrs. Monckton, cream serge eoat and skirt, plum-coloured hat, trimmed with velvet and feathers; Mrs. Burke, cream serge coat and skirt, cream and pale blue hat with forget-me-nots; Mrs. C. Sainsbury, navy coat and skirt, navy hat, trimmed with Wedgwood blue silk; Mrs. Hine, brown tweed coat and skirt, brown hat with velvet and feathers trimming it. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. Ensor (Canterbury) is at present visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Humphreys (Poverty Bay). Mrs. Boulnois (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs. A. Seymour, of Gisborne, Miss Schumacher (Christchurch) is visiting her brother, Dr. Schumacher (Gisborne). Mrs. Palmer, of Whatatutu, Gisborne, returned from Christchurch on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Palmer has been visiting relations in Canterbury.

ELSA.