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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 18, 28 October 1908, Page 66

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pea i lwe. October 23. A most enjoyable "At Home” was given by Mrs Henry White at her residence. ‘ Acton.” on Wednesday last, ami Notwithstanding the threatening nature r»f tin* weather a good many guests were present. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining-room to the strains of the Vita orchestra. The table was prettily decorated with nasturtiums and maidenhair. In Hie drawing- it unit and bail/music ami competitions were indulged in. prizes for the latter being tarried oft’ by Mrs Anderson and Mias Zoe Mrs White received her guests in a gown of black luerveiilrux trburned with guipure and cream net; Mjss White, white embroidered muslin; Mias Coop, white linen. Amongst the guests | noticed Mrs W. D. Lysnar, p<«aciK*k blue taffeta, iloral toque; Mrs AXillisms, cream and heliotrope silk fuile i hat trimmed with fcather*; Mrs

<T. Clark, tweed coat and skirt, fawn hat; Mrs Jex-Blake, saxe blue silk; Mrs Mann, brown taffeta, brown hat with roses; Mrs De Latour, black silk, navy taffeta trimmed with Oriental trimming, burnt straw hat; Mrs Stock, black taffeta, brown hat with tulle and roses; Mrs Kells, heliotrope check taffeta, hat to match; Mrs Symes, spotted Japanese silk, cream crinoline straw hat; Mrs Stephenson, green and pink voile, large cream hat; Mrs Black, brown silk; Mrs A. Seymour, Wedgwood blue silk voile, floral hat; Mrs A. Rees, brown silk, brown hat; Mrs Barker, black silk, black bonnet; Mrs Winter, navy voile; Mrs Williamsoil, black silk, and feather boa. black tulle hat; Mrs Smith, striped costume, Leghorn hat trimmed with roses and black velvet; Mrs Anderson, green striped cloth, brown hat; Mrs Parker, rose pink costume, black hat with feathers; Mrs Agnew-Brown, fawn coat and skirt; Mrs Kennedy, green tailor-made costume, small green and blue hat; Mesdarnes Pyke, Hughes, Bennett, Sherratt, Collins; Misses Wachsmann, pale blue taffeta, cream straw hats; Miss Black, navy silk, and cream loee; MissesSehumacher (2), striped voile costumes and floral hats; Miss Pyke, cream serge; Miss Murray, electric blue,silk, Leghorn hat; Miss F. Barker, blue check taffeta, blue hat; Miss M. Barker, heliotrope taffeta, hat with flowers and tulle; Miss Hardy (Canterbury), black taffeta, and lace ruffle; Miss Sherratt, striped kimono dress; Miss Y. Sherratt, white voile, large cream hat with roses ; Miss Evans, blue linen; Misses Bullock (2), striped tweed costumes, floral hats; Miss Broderick, white muslin; Miss Z. Williams, cream serge, white hat ; Miss Williamson, fawn coat and skirt, large hat with blue feathers; Miss Worthington, brown muslin, brown hat with shaded feathers. CROQUET PARTY. Mrs W. L. Rees ("The Bungalow”) gave a small tennis and croquet party on Friday afternoon, which was much enjoyed by those present. They included Mesdames Nolan. Chatterton, Parker, A. Rees, Mac Lean, Smith, Stock, A. Seymour, Barker, Jex-Blake, Williamson, and Mann, Misses Tucker (2), Black. Pyke. Nolan. Hardy (Canterbury), Lee (Wellington), Agnew-Brown (2), Foster, Davies, N. Davies, Evans, Barker (3;, Sherratt (3), Broderick ,2), De Latour, Messrs. Grant, G. Nolan, Broderick, Matthews, Burke, etc. THE OPENING OF THE ROWING CLUB took place on Thursday afternoon, when the Waimata River presented quite a gay appearance. A procession comprising the- City Band, oil launches, the club's boats and various small crafts, proceeded up the river and back to the band rotunda, where Mrs A. F. Kennedy christened the club's new boats, and the Mayor (Mr. W. D. Lysnar), in a short speech, declared the season open. PERSONAL. Miss Hardy (Canterbury) is the guest of her niece. Mrs A. Seymour.

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