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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 3, 20 January 1909, Page 67

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Dear Bee, January 13. DANCE. La.-.t Thursday evening the Misses Goulter entertained, a number of young friends at their home at “Timara.” Two rooms were well prepared for dancing, which Was indulged in until sunrise on Friday morning, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all present. A marquee was erected at the side of the homestead,

where a most appetising supper w<w provided, consisting of every kind of delicacy obtainable, the table being most tastefully decorated with Christmas Llies and sw<*vt peas. The drive to and front “Timara” was also much appreciated, the weather being so very plea-ant. Mr. and Mrs. and the Mbse* Goulter .ill received their guests at the entrance of the hall. Mrs. Goulter looked well in black crepe, de chine; the Misses Coulter (.») al! wore pretty white dresses relieved with coloured sashes. Sonic of those present were: Mrs. 11. Goulter (Kaikoura), white crepe dp chine Misses Goulter, white muslin; Ethel Goulter. • ream silk; N. Goulter, white mii'lin relieved with red; A. Goulter, pretty white -ilk blouse and red accordeon-pleated skirt; Miss Troloye (Christchurch), wine < idoured silk, relieved with cream trimming-; Miss E. Brown (South Sea Islands), white muslin trimmed with Valenciennes laee; Miss E. Movvat, white muslin; Miss N Mowat, white muslin; Miss I). Cloneton, white spotted muslin; .Miss ( . ( ,’lou«ton, white muslin; Miss R. Horton, black not over white satin slip; Miss Neville, pale blue chifl’on taffetas; Miss Amy Neville, pink silk; Messrs. Goulter iß>,

J. Ward, Munro (2), M. Cleghorn (Wellington). J. Jackson, (!. McShane, Clou Btone (2), Bolton and Clarke. TENNIS. Last Saturday afternoon very few appeared on the Marlborough Lawn Tennis grounds, the weather being so unsettled. Mrs. Scot-Smith had prepared a very dainty tea it was a pity so few were there to enjoy it. Some of those pre-ent were: Mr. and Mrs. and Miss ScotSmith, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Innes. Mrs. Wolferstein, Mrs. Broughton, Mrs. Neville (Christchurch). Mr-.. Brittain and Miss Neville RIVER Pit NIC. Mr. and Mrs. Strachan entertained a few of their friends at a rivet pienic on Monday afternoon, amongst those invited were: Mrs. and "Miss Strachan (Dunedin), Mr. and Mrs. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Neville (Christchurch), Mrs. R. McCallum, Mrs. Northcroft, Mrs. and Miss Scot-Smith, and Misses Neville (2). A dainty tea was provided, the party returning home in the cool of the evening. PERSONAL ITEMS. Air. and Mrs. IL Sinsted (Westport) are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bell, “Riverlands.” Miss M. Lucas (Christ church) is the guest of Mrs. C. .1. W. Griffiths at ‘The Barton.” Miss Searell (Invercargill) is the guest of Mrs. E. Robinson. Mrs-, and the Misses Ewart (2) have returned from visiting friends in Wellington. Mr. E. B. Evans (Pahiatua). who lias been .visiting Mr. and Mrs. I>. Coleman. “Vernon.” has returned. Mrs. and Miss. Stace, “Robin Hood Bay,” have gone on a visit to the Empire City. Miss Amuri Neville lias returned from her visit to “Langley Dale.” Miss Scot-Smith lias gone for a holiday to hiverca rgilL

JEAN.