HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 2, 14 July 1909, Page 65

HASTINGS.

July 9th. Ab Enjoyable Evening. The “At Home” given by Afesdames, Stead, Duff and Humphries in the Maraekakaho Hall on Friday evening, was most enjoyable. Visitors from all parts motored to the scene of the festivities and by half past eight o’clock, between 30 and 40 motors lined up round the hall. The dance was delightful, about 140 people were present. Dance music was supplied by Scott Bros., and dancing was kept up till the early hours (4 a.m.). The hall presented a very pretty scene, with its decorations of native creepers, shrubs and flags. The supper tables looked very pretty, done with pink geraniums and greenery; the supper itself was delicious. Among those present I noticed: Mrs W. G. Stead, wearing handsome black chene trimmed with pretty blaek and white embroidery: Mrs Dull, pretty net dress of black, trimmed with black lace; Mrs Humphries, white satin, covered with net, trimmings of insertion and blue velvet ribbon, large blue bow in hair: Lady Price, becoming dress of silk gauze with satin stripe through it; Mrs Kettle, handsome dress of black satin, bodiee trimmed with gold tissue; Mrs McHardy, old rose Empire dress; Mrs Levine, pretty floral chene trimmed with lace; Mrs McKenzie, pale blue silk gown: Mrs Henley, black silk gown; Mrs Cotterell. beautiful frock of handsome lace; Miss Russel, blaek silk gown, trimmings of cream insertion: Miss Williams, blaek silk taffeta: Miss Mason, pretty frock of white silk: Miss Kettle, becoming frock of blue satin: Miss Overton. pale pink silk, pink silk trimmings. Others present were: Mesdames Clarkson. A. McLean. Hadfield (Wellington), Campbell, Hassall, Henley, Bowring. Cotterell, L. Lockey: Misses Kettle, Wood, Hindmarsh, Russel, Gore (Wellington), Denniston, Mills (Auckland), Overton, Clarkson, Coleman. Wallace, Fitzroy, Duff. Irwin. Reynolds. Fells (Nelson), Smith. Messrs Humphreys, Stead, Duff. Sir Francis Price, Russel, Williams. Barron, Rome, Wood, McHardy, Hmdmarsh. Jamieson, Clarkson, Overton. Daysent, Wilson. Denley, Kettle. Bowring, Campbell, Steel, Shields, CqtterelE Juvenile Dance.

A most delightful faney-dress dance for children, was given by Mrs Godfrey Pharazan. at her residence, “Flstella,” on Thursday, Ist inst. Many “grownups” accepted Mrs Pharazan’s kind invitation to be present, and one and all had a most enjoyable time. Amongst the guests were Sir William and Ladv Russell. Lady Price, Mrs Lowry, Mrs H. Beamish. Mrs Tanner, Airs Fitzrov. Mrs Lewis. Mrs W. Stead, and Mrs Johnston of “Highden.” The little guests were received by Little Billy and Ruth, Mrs Pharazan s two children. The former, as a French drummer boy, Ruth as ‘‘Fairy Queen,” looked lovely. Amongst the most fascinating were: Little Geoffrey (Louis Napoleon), Joyee Beamish as a little girl of the 17th century, Marie Stead (Pink Daisy), O. Hawkins (Pierrot), Doris, Lean (Buttercup), Little David Pharazan as "Bubbles,” Betty Lewis and Joan Evans (Roses). Hazel Chambers (-Snowdrop), Eugenie Faulkner (Laly of Valley). Personals.

Mrs W. G. Stead has returned from Christchurch. Mrs L. Perry has gone to Auckland and Rotorua. Dean Regnault is visiting Hastings. Mrs Scott (Christchurch) is the guest of Mr and Mrs Chas. Scott, Matur Ora. Air and Afrs G. Beamish are staying at Stoney-croft. Miss Wallace (Gisborne) is visiting Hastijjbg. Th/ wedding of Mr W. Williams and Miss Mason takes plaee this month. Afr and Mrs Claude (Gore) are visiting Hastings.

SHEBA.