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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 20, 19 May 1909, Page 62

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May 17. Girls’ Afternoon Tea. /T\ RS. E. W. ALISON, “Lochabcr « I 1 Lake Takapuna, gave a delightful girls’ afternoon tea / last Saturday afternoon in honour of Miss Jackson, Takapuna, who is to be married on the Ist of June. The beautiful day, pleasant surroundings, and dainty repast all contributed to the success of the little function, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A guessing competition brought out the keenness of thought of the young people, and resulted in Mrs. John Frater, jun., winning the prize. Aliss Ivy Alison recited and sang charmingly, Miss Minnie Afaetier played a pianoforte solo, and Airs. James Frater contributed a solo. The guest of honour made a graceful little speech, thanking all the girls for pretty linen gifts, which each brought as presents for the prospective bride. The hostess was gowned in navy blue and white floral French muslin; Airs. Fotheringham wore biscuit coloured ninon over silk piped with reseda green silk; Aliss Ivy Alison, a dainty sea green silk Empire frock; Miss Jackson, dark navy coat and skirt, and blaek and white picture hat. Among the guests were:—• Mrs. W. Sharland, Mise Alinnie Frater, Airs. Dryden, Misses Berry, Mrs. J. Frater, Airs. Lawrenee, Miss Ida Percival, Mrs. James Frater, Misses La Trobe, Afaetier, Graham (2), Doris Jones, Grace Sharland, Houehen, Cuff, Buchanan, Weston, Kennedy, F. Williamson, Thompson, Daisy Slater. Indian Bazaar. A Bazaar in aid of the Child Widows of India, was opened in the Choral Hall on the 13th by the Rev. A. Murray. Fiom the start success was apparent, and in response to a general request the bazaar was extended all day following. The general secretary (Mrs. McKenzie, of Queenstown) stated it to be the most successful they had ever held, and Aliss Scott (secretary for the goods), who te going out to India as a missionary, will be the happy bearer of a very substantial cheque. The success of the bazaar was due in a large measure to the efforts of Aliss Seaman, the indefatigable local secretary. The hall presented a very pretty appearance with the numerous rich Oriental stalls, the daie being devoted to a handsome display of beaten copper work and portieres heavily embroidered in gold thread. Refreshments were served in the eupper room, which was prettily decorated with pot-plants, festoons of lyeopodium, chrysanthemums and Chinese lanterns. Much of the needlework v.-as very beautiful, drawn-thread work and embroidery in white and colours beir.<» notable for its excellence. Indeed, it°would not be too much to say that some of it was equal to any I saw at the Australian Women's Work Exhibition. The Kimono and Dressing Jacket stall was verv unique and attractive, and of a fascinating Oriental character. The Widows’ stall (consisting of work done exclusively by the child widows) contained some beautiful table and cushion covers, embroidered in wool and silk with tinsel and sequins on velvet, silk and muslin. There were also dainty white silk children’s frocks, and lino drawn thread and embroidery work. The following were the stall-ho Mere: Indian Trinkets and Fancy Oriental Jewellery: The Missce Gillingham, Porter and Bloomfield. Indian Stall (beaten copper and metal ware) : Afesdames Gray-Dixon and Oliphant. Armenian-Persian Stall: Airs, and Sites Nelson. Silver Indian and Oriental Jewellery: Miss K. Nelson. Lace and Blouse Sta’’: Mesdamee Rendell and S. Barry. Cloisonne and Satsuma Ware (Japan) : Mies Mac Tier. Indian Embroideries: The Misses Barry. Chinese Embroideries: Mrs. Chas. Hudson and Miss Blades. Copper Works and Bronzes: Airs. Sealey. Ka-hmir Embroidery and Copper Work: The Misses Laidlaw and Jones. Embroidered

Japanese Kimonos and Dressing Jackets a Mrs. Garlick. Ramabai Work (done by the little widows) : Aire. Hill. White Indian Work: Mrs. Cox and Aliss Moore. Sweet Stall: Mesdamee Aiurray and Leonard and the girls of St. Andrew’s Bible Class. Japanese Stall (fane, faney boxes, and parasols) : The Misses Latrobe, Doughty and Bagnail, Flower end Refreshment Stall: Mrs. Harvey and Miss Hudson, assisted by; the Misses Harvey, Fowlds, Hawkesbury, and several others. Dance at Devonport. A dance in aid of the Society for Protection of Women and Children was held at the Foresters’ Hall, Devonport, on the 12th, and was a great success, financially and otherwise. The decorations were the work of Captain Pilkington and officers of Permanent Artillery at Fort Cautley, and were characterised by that specially attractive “atmosphere” attaching to the decorative abilities of military and naval men. They consisted of beautiful festoons of greenery artistically entwined with flags and Chinese lanterns. The supper table, which supported a most sumptuous repast, was banked with moss and clusters of yellow, and heliotrope flowers, and the music, by Air. Burke’s Band, gave every satisfaction. The committee who worked so hard to ensure the success of the dance were the Misses Graham and Marks (hon. secretaries) and Alesdames J. C. Maeky, W. Philson, Guinness, Napier, Pilkington, and Benjamin. The dresses worn were very handsome, and were

enhanced by the gay uniform* of the military men, which included the officers cd Fort Cautley, H.Ma. Pioneer, and JLM.c.s. Iris. Mrs. Napier wore a handsome oyster grey silk; Mrs. G. Best, black merv; Mrs. Benjamin, cream satin; Mrs. Grattan Guinness, lovely Cluny lace gown with cerise touches; Mrs. J. O. Mackay, black silk and white; Mrs. Philson, striking black; Mrs. Pilkington, white chiffon; Mrs. Wolfe, black and white; Mrs. Bruce, dainty blue and black sequined net; Miss Gribbin, lovely rainbow silk silver panel; her sister was in blue; Miss Marks, dainty flowered net over silk; Miss N. Graham, pretty white silk with turquoise bands; Miss Beryl Graham, white chiffon; Miss K. Graham, rich lace Empire dress; Miss Frater, while and mauve; Miss Wilding, yellow; Miss I. Duder, dainty black; her two sisters were in white and pink; Miss Italic Pink, net red rose; Mrs. cream lace, relieved red; Miss Alison, black silk; Miss E. Alison, pink prettilytrimmed lace and flowers; Miss Cardno, ivory satin; Miss Brassey, white; Miss Bolton, white silk and gold in hair; Miss P. Metcalfe, pink; Miss Oxley, blue silk and tiny ruchings of net; Miss Jessop (Melbourne), pretty maize with gold touches, gold in hair; Misses J. and ,W. Macindoe, pretty blue Empire dresses; Miss F. Macindoe, white and red; Mias Kent, white silk trimmed blue; Mrs. Jackson, black; Mrs. Gribbin, beautiful black net and silk; Mrs. Boylan, black satin; Miss Wood, turquoise blue ecru trimmed; Miss Newett, white with pink; Miss Creagmile, blue and gold; Miss Eileen Mathias, pretty blue dress. Personal Items. The many friends of Miss Freda Ro*ewarne will' be interested to hear that she is doing well on the stage in Australia, where she is touring Queensland with a company. Her singing has been the subject of very favourable comment in the Australian Press. Miss Vera Rose (of Tirau) is visiting her ister, Mrs. Alf Court, of Carlton Gore-road.

PHYLLIS BROUN.