AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 12, 16 September 1908, Page 62

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bn\ September 14. Ah I told you last week, most, of the Mite.rtaiiiing being done at present is for youpg people, whose term holidays are now. drawing to a elose. I have heard of 4uch a number of dances this week, but, having outgrown the “flapper stage,” I hdve not been privileged to be present at any of them. laists Monday Miss Clark (Remuera) entertained a few of her sister Marjorie’S friend*. and on Wednesday Mrs. Foster (Victoria Avenue) gave a danee for her young folks. On Thursday, the “Alelmerty Girls’ Dancing Class” gave a very delightful little "AT AIOME” in Mrs. Hanna's schoolroom. St. George's BaySfoad, and on Friday Mrs. Maefarlane i Epsom) gavt a large’. FANCY DRESS BALL for her daughter Phyllis dnd her friends. On fhe same evening Mrs. Napier (Devenport) was entertaining her sons’ friends, also at a dance; and the week of festivity ended up with a dance given by Mrs. Alfred Nathan for her daughter Gladys. * Mrs. Gore Gillon (Prinees-street) fave a small and very delightful AFTERNOON TEA for her guest. Miss Jones, of Wanganui, last Fri .ay. The walls of drawing-room ami ha.i were decorated with "advertisement pictures, with all distinguishing marks hidden, and really it is. astonishing how often one may see a picture and still not remember what article it is praising. Miss Nora Morrow was either possessed of the most retentive memory, er was tlie ablest "guesser.'' and was awarded the prize, a dainty Liberty photograph frame. Afterwards we had a delicious afternoon tea. The table looked lovely with its floral decorations of daffodils and delieate-shaded purple anemones : purple ribbons were most effectively placed to form a charming contrast to the white napcry. Mrs. Gil lon received her. guests’.’ wearing ait effective toilette of lime green ninon, toned with velvet,- the gown was made semi-Empire, and was finished with the daintiest of lace and net yokes: Miss Doris Gillon was prettily froeked in white chiffon taffeta with a heliotrope ceinture and sash ends; the guest of honour. Miss Jones, was gowned in a heliotrope silk, banded with violet taffeta, worn over an underblouse of lace: Airs. Jack Spicer, black and white striped tailor-made gown with picture hat and handsome furs: Mrs. Sweet, bottle green cloth tailor ■ made gown and smart hat wreathed with shaded roses; Mrs. Ferguson, white cloth gown with white corduroy velvet Eton jacket, and pale blue hat; Airs. R. B. Lu-k. pale grey jacket and skirt, black hat: Miss Doherty i Wellington t. smartgrey and white striped tailor-made gown, white vest, brightened with touches of pale blue, hat to match, crowned with pale blue coque feathers; Miss Webster (New Plymouth), reseda green cloth r.ton eoat and skirt, becoming blue and green hat: Miss Bell, striped tweed tailor-made and brown hat; Miss Gili. Ila it. gre.-ii ami bn-nze striped clotn jacket ami -kin with green cloth facing-. hat trimmed with shaded roses and lerri.-s: Miss Kathleen Hill, white cos- ; ■ nd ’ - • i• a. ; •> blue hat; Miss May Dawson was gowned in black, black hat: Mi— Ihulace. grey tweed with white facings, hat en suite: Miss Alorrow, brown velvet: Afi-- Munroe, pale grey costume: Ali-ses Lusk. Miss Thornes, Mis- Audrey Stubb-. Mi-- Ruddock, Miss Rum iman. etc. >t. Andrew’- Hall, Symonds-street, has •eidom-Jbeeß the seene of a prettier spectaele than it was on Saturday evening Ja«t, when Mr*. Sowerby gave a , BREAKING VP PARTY for ter youngest pupils. Some of them Were really almost infant*, and it was Setoniehing to *** such tiny mites going through Queen’s Quadrilles, Irish Jig”, Cncbacs*, etc., making very law mia-

takes, and looking so dignified and important. There were some splendidlyrepresented characters there, and amongst the usual number of gypsies, Spanish dancers, fairies and sailor boys, 1 noticed little Brian Stevenson, who was admirably got-up as “Lord Roberts”; Clive Coleman made a most realistic "Midship Mite.” A tiny couple who came in for much favourable comment represented Bluebeard and his wife Fatima. ' An exquisite little "Snowdrop” and “Forget-me-not” also received much admi ration and Dorothie ■ Gordon, as a “Rose,” and Kathleen Bagnall, as "Little Miss Muffet,” were both very prettily and effectively "got up,” as was little Erica Pabst as a "Lady of the Early Victorian Era.” Airs. Sowerby was absolutely indefatigible in looking after her guests, and her costume was a. black and silver-spangled net over black glace. A LARGE “AT HOAIE” was given last Tuesday by Airs Devore at her beautiful home “Lavingtou,” St. Stephen’s avenue, Parnell, as a farewell to her daughter. Airs A. C. 11. Collins, who was up on a short visit from New Plymouth. Airs Devore, assisted by her pretty daughters, received in the vestibule, the guests, numbering about 150, passing on to the drawing-room and lower verandahs. It was intended that the balconies (where a most magnificent view’ is obtainable) were to be used for the occasion, but-Jupiter Pluvius did not approve, and boeverybody had to be content with indoor amusement. 1 : A string band discoursed somq delightful music during the afternoon, and songs and pianoforte solos were contributed by Atesdames Cooper, Ballin. Alias Lilian Devore, and others. The tea tables were arranged in the dining-room and upstairs hall, the floral decorations being very artistic, violets and- daffodils predominating. The Alisses Douglas (2), Ralph, Walker. Stubbs, Oliphant, Phillips and Webster (New Plymouth) helped the girls to hand round the tea. The hostess wiis gowned in a becoming violet chiffon taffeta trained gown, with fieh cream lace guimpe; Airs Collins looked remarkably well in white, pink and blue chine silk": Aliss Devore was graceful in mignonette green silk: Alisses Kate and Blanche Devore were dainty in cream and pink striped and green silk respectively. Among the' guests were: Airs. Forsyth, black glaee silk gown, maize tulle bonnet with cluster of pink roses; Airs. McGregor, cream and pink floral voile gown, short black velvet jacket, black hat; Airs. Keogh, navy blue and paler blue spotted voile gown, black toque; Airs. Payton, dark cloth costume; Airs. Archdale Tayler, pigeon grey gown, black velvet picture hat; Airs. E. Ashton, black and white checked gown, floral toque; Mrs. Cooper, grey check gown, black velvet hat; Airs. Louis Alyers, handsome black satin striped silk gown relieved with white, black, and white bonnet : Mrs. Coleman, stylish navy blue gown, Copenhagen blue hat; Airs. W. J. Ralph, brown tailor-made costume and hat en suite: Airs. Lyons was distinguee in fawn velvet, cream lace sleeves and guimpe, fawn picture hat; .Airs. Nelson, black toilette, white feather stole; Airs. H. F. Edgar, rosewood coloured costume, black toque with jet and plumes; Aliss Langsford, smart brown and green cloth gown, brown hat with tartan bows; Airs. Kent, grey tweed dress, black and white hat: Airs. David Goldie, black glace silk toilette, white ostrich boa, black hat; Airs. Joe Ansenne, navy doth tailor-made gown and navy hat; Airs. E. Hart, black cloth coat and skirt, black and white hat: Airs. Ranker; Reed, dark blue toilette: Airs. Robert Frater, bright navy blue voile contrasted with cream lace: Airs. Littler, navy costume, hat en suite; Airs. Atkinson, cream voile gown and black ha .; Airs. Henry Dunnett, navy gown, large blue hat; Airs. Reg. Masefield. al! black costume; Airs F. Wilson Smith, black and white check tweed, floral toque: Airs Alark Davis, eggshell green doth dress and large hat en suite; Mrs H. Al. Wilson, dark green costume; Airs Peacock, blaeki silk gown; Miss Campbell, wine coloured doth dress, black bat; Airs Seagar, ruby costume, with cream guimpe, hat to match; Mrs Ernest Williams, smart cinnamon ehiffon taffeta and becoming Imt the same shade; Mrs Badi, black silk gown, heliotrope bonnet; Mr. Lindsay, navy face doth coat and akirt, zephyc

blue hat with violet, rosge; Airs A. Friend, pale grey dress, .with ermine furs, navy and white hat; Mrs Boardman, purple doth toilette, bonnet en suite; Alra J. IL Upton, handsome black brocade, black and white bonnet; Airs Lusher, grey tweed gown, black velvet hat: Airs Sholto Douglas, smoke grey’ tweed gown and hat en suite; Mjsses Douglas wore pretty, cream frocks; Airs Ali< ; onpell, navy tailor-made costume, and becoming pale pink hat. with blush roses: Airs E. Beale, black glaee silk gown and Copenhagen.blue hat; Airs Keesing, grey gown, duck-wing green toque; Mrs I’hillips, black voile gown, small toque wreathed with forget-me-nots; Afrs Olive Phillips, black and white striped voile froek, green straw hat with pink roses; Airs Henry Wilson, eream voile costume, hat en suite; .Mrs. Phil Morris, bright, navy coat and skirt, hat to match; Airs Grant, violet glaee silk gown, large violet hat; Airs Hay. idaek glaee silk, with whit lace, entredeux, block toque; Airs. Baume, black toilette; Airs. Leo Alyers, smart dark cloth tailor-made costume, becoming electric blue hat with marabout feathers; Mrs. Janies Moir, brown silk gown and brown hat; Airs. Hugh Jones, navy eoat and skirt, vieux rose picture hat; Mrs. Pabst, dainty gown of navy glace silk, pale bhm upturned hat; Airs. Humphrey Haines, smart cinnamon brown face cloth coat and skirt, hat en suite; Airs. R. Isaacs (nee Kenny), navy tailor-made gown, brown straw hat with touches of forget-me-not blue; Aliss Isaacs was in a dark green gown, becoming green toque; Airs. H. Griffiths, brown eostiune; Airs. Aloutague. dark navy’ eoat and skirt, and hat to match; Airs. Sharman, stylish fawn velvet with pale blue facings, fawn picture hat with blue wings; Mrs. Bedford, dark green goyvn. pretty’ green hat with garland of leaves; Aliss Gill, black toilette: Airs. Brett, black silk gown, wallflower velvet bonnet ; Airs. W. Rainger, pretty dove grey’ silk voile, green straw hat wreathed with pink ami heliotrope roses; Aliss Florence Walker, dark green silk frock and green hat; Airs. Derry, blue serge coat and skirt, brown straw’ upturned hat: Mrs. Pavitt, becoming black trained velvet gown, blaek and white hat; Alesdames W. Gorrie, Alfred Nathan. Houghton. Jakins, Oliphant, C. Brown, Jakins, E. C. Smith, Steele, Alanning. Goodhue, AlaeCormiek, Alunro, Clarke, Stuart Reid. Baume. Eliot Davis, Gorrie. John Reid, Pritt, Colegrave, Colbeck, Chatfield, C. Owen, Fraser, KerrTaylor. Whitelaw, C. Nathan, Ziman, Neill, Horrocks, Hunt. Spicer, Benjamin,’ Enron, Ledingham. Atkinson, Cox, Wallnutt, Ballon, Walker. Fred Kenderiline. Somers. C. Smith, Ranson, Gulliver, T.

Mahoney, Finn. G. Cruleknliunk, Cox, Ferguson, (Joatgs. Greig, laidor Alexander, W.' Heather, Hall, Brnee, Egerton, R. J. Alexander, Culpan, Marshall, Osmond. Basley, Stevenson, Mitehell, Arnold, Morris, G. Hill, Souter„ Sharland, Partridge, Morrisby, Massey, S. Brigham, Wilson (Wellington), Lewis, F. Leece, Misses Moss, Braithwaite, Beauchamp (Wellington), Kennedy Farquhar |(Dunedin), Prendergast, Mulvany, Tye, jHughes, Carter. REVIVAL OF THE POPULAR PASTIME, SKATING. 4 Madame and Mr Webb, who so sucoessfully ojiened a linking hall here some years ago, hove, after touring America and England, returned to the scene of their former triumphs, and have started A GLIDEAWAY. which is the up-to-date name for a roller skating rink. Mr Webb has re-taken his bld premises in Coburg-street, but has re decorated them from floor to ceiling, so that it is barely recognisable. He has a Staff of very efficient instructors, and has a good band in attendance every evening, and has also added cloak rooms and a tea room for the benefit of patrons. The opening ceremony was held last Friday evening, and there were quite a number of the old enthusiasts there, amongst ■Whom I noticed Mrs Sharman, Dr. and Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Gore Gillon, Mr and Mrs Keesing, -Miss Doris Gillon, Misses Lusk, Miss Jone's (Wanganui). Misses Slater, Misses Beale, Alt Friend, Mr Scherff, etc., etc. ST. SEPULCHRE’S SHAKESPEAREAN FAIR. A most successful Shakespearean Fancy Fair was held last week in St. Sepulchre’s Parish Hall in aid of the school funds and repairs to the hall. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. t V. E. Riee (President of the Guild), Whose members organised the Fair. The stalls and stallholders were as follows: Plain needlework ("All’s .Well That Ends Well”). Mcsdames Kyall, Overton. Poynton, Wolner. and Rice; fancy work [("Macbeth”), Misses Broomhall, Overtoil, and Riee; flower ("A Midsummer Night’s Dream"), Mrs. Butler, Misses Butler, D. Butler, Cooke, and Miller; handkerchief ("Merchant of Venice”), Misses 'Beedell and Dawson; sweet '(■’Romeo and Juliet”), Misses Beedell, Towle, and Dawson; fish and mystery pond ("The Tempest”), Misses Coleman and Gideon: parcels and cloakroom (“A Comedy of Errors”), Misses Richards and (small; Christmas Tree (“Winter’s Tale”), Mesdames Hooker, Wright, and Miss Halliwell; tea and refreshmentroom (“As You Like It”), Misses Hawkesby, Kyall, Masey, and attendants. On Thursday evening there were some admirable tableaux arranged by Miss MaeCoriiiiek, those taking part being Miss Alice Goodwin (Lady Macbeth), Elsie Neill (Ophelia), Ada Peake j(Juliet); and Violet Williamson (Portia). Vocal and instrumental items were also contributed by the Misses Cooke, Goodwin, MaeCormick, Williamson, and 'Peake, and two very pretty dances by Misses Mackay and Elsie Neill. The following evening there were more pretty tableaux, and an excellent concert, the singing of the little children being particularly good. The Fair was splendidly organised, and resulted in a substantial amount being raised. ROYAL BLACK PRECEPTORY BALL. The 46th anniversary of the Royal Black Preeeptory, No. 149, was celebrated On Wednesday evening by a ball, which yvas held at the new Foresters’ Hall, Edin-burgh-street, Newton. Miss McCullough wore a gown of creme voile, trimmed with lace; Mrs. Young black, relieved With white; Miss Hume, white, with soft green sash; Miss Waller, pale blue crepe de chine; Miss Barker, white muslin, with blue finishings; Miss Pickin, white; •Mrs. Glibbery, gown of floral silk, with creme lace trimmings; Miss M. Wilson, black silk, relieved with white; Miss Harrison, creme voile; Mrs. Tomlinson, black Kilk gown; Miss R. Boardman creme silk, ithe liodiCe being trimmed with Brussels lace, crimson spray in her coiffure; Mrs. Robinson, black voile over glace silk, with Bilk bands; Miss Robinson, soft white silk dress; Miss Edwards, white voile, with Crimson spray on corsage; Mrs. Purcell, black ehiffotu ‘taffeta, with narrow velvet bands; Miss Smith, creme gown, trimmed with lace; Miss Broberg, stylish black ttress; Mrs. Weir, black and white the

bodice l>eiug trimmed Witii lace and -insertion; Mrs. Uherrie, soft white silk; Miss M. 'Carnahan, gown of blue and white striped silk; Mrs. C’oUie. black silk brocade, trimmed with chiffon; Miss Wilson, pink, with sage green trimming; Mrs. Carnahan, black, with white on bodice. PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Gudgeon, daughter of Colonel Gudgeon, C.M.G., British Resident at Rarotonga, who has l»een on a prolonged visit to New Zealand, and latterly was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Raymond, Brighton-road, Retnuera. has returned to the Islands.

PHYLLIS BROUN.