BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 6, 11 August 1909, Page 66

BLENHEIM.

August 4. Spinsters' Ball. The Spinsters’ "Ball, which woe held in St. Patrick's Hall on Friday evening,

was in every way a great success, and is declared by many to have been one of the most enjoyable dances held in Marlborough for a number of years. Everything was just as it should have been —a perfectly prepared floor witlr excellent music for those who went to dance, card-room, and a billiard table for non dancers, and a tasty and appetising supper. The supper was arranged on three tables, each decorated with spring flowers (violets, snowflakes, jonquils, and primroses), with the necessary foliage to give the desired effect. The ball-room itself looked really pretty, decorated as it was with tree ferne, strands of lycopodium overhead, and Chinese lanterns and camellias intermingled. I need hardly- mention that some magnificent gowns were worn by many of the ladies, and it would be hard to describe each in detail. There were five debutantes, all of whom looked charming. Miss K. Scott-Smith, handsome white charmeuse satin Empire gown, with pearl trimmings; Miss E. Goulter (Timaru), pretty white chiffon taffetas, lovely- lace trimmings; Miss N. Goulter (Hawkesbury), lovely white charmeuse satin gown with pearl trimmings; Miss H. Williams (Renwick), pretty soft white silk gown handsomely worked with tucks and fine Valenciennes lace; Miss Perrett (Renwick), white silk voile relieved with white lace. Others present were: —-Mrs. Rutherford (Kekerangu), handsome cornflour blue chiffon taffetas’, beautiful lace trimmings; Mrs. R. Thomas (Tirohanga), cornflour blue silk gown with cream lace trimmings; Mrs. Dampier Atkinson (Corea), white charmeuse satin with silver trimmings-; Mrs. Howard, rose coloured taffetas; Mrs. Bennett, lovely white charmeuse satin gown, Empire style; Mrs. R. Adams, white satin with luxurious lace; Mrs. Adams (Langley Dale), grey silk; f Mrs-. Scott-Smith, heliotrope silk with velvet trimmings; Mrs. B. Clouston, green taffetas; Mrs. R. Bell, black silk, lovely lace; Mrs. C. Mills, pale green taffetas; Mrs. Pentreath, pink silk; Mrs. Strachan, pale green silk; Mrs. F. Redwood, coral pink taffetas; Mrs. R. McCallum, white charmeuse satin; Mrs. D. Chaytor (Marshlands), pale grey merv.; Mrs. H. West-

•rn, black velvet; Mrs. Redman (Picton), white satin gown; Mrs. Le Cocq t (iPicton), black silk; Miss Goulter .(Hawkesbury), blue merv.; Miss Chaytor, pale blue charmeuse satin gown; ■Miss F. Chaytor, pale pink charmeuse satin; Miss Rutherford, white satin ■with silver trimmings; Miss Amuri Neville, white silk with tinsel trimmings, Empire style; Miss Dene Clouston, cream chiffon taffetas-; Miss Clouston, yellow silk; Miss Neville, blue chiffon taffetas; Miss Horton, black taffetas; Miss Rogers, blue chiffon taffetas; Miss M. Bell, black silk; Miss J. Bell, pink silk; Miss O’Meara, pale pink merv.; Miss E. Mowat, white chiffon taffetas; Miss E. McDonald, scarlet silk taffetas; Miss Seymour (Picton), cream brocade; Miss E. Bell, pale blue chiffon taffetas; Miss Rene Horton, pink silk; — Messrs. Rutherford (Kekerangu), Goulter (3), R. McCallum, Bell (3),'Adams (Langley Dale), Hargreaves, Clouston (2), Parsons (Waiperi), Thomas (Tirohanga), Col. Chaytor, Townsend, Le Cocq (Picton), Hon. Townshend, Coleman, Brittain, Sclanders (Wellington), S. Fell (Picton), Mills, Horton (2), PerTett (Renwick), Barker, Richmond, Hursthouse, Waddy, Woods, Menlove, Griffiths, B. Moore, Mowat (5), Stace, Drs. Pentreath, Adams, Bennett, and Redman (Picton). Surprise Party.

A very pleasant little surprise party ■was held at Dr. and Miss Anderson’s (Maxwell-road), on Tuesday evening. Progressive euchre was the amusing element of the evening. First lady’s prize ■was won by Miss Neville, and first gentleman’s by Mr. A. Bell; and the booby prizes by Mrs; Pentreath and Mr. B. Lucas. Some of those present were: Mrs. Pentreath, Mrs. Tennent, Misses Smith, Anderson, Grace (2), Farmer, Neville (2), McGee, Clouston, Messrs. Bell, Davey, E. Reid, Tidy, Mowat, McShane, Clouston, Tennent and Dr. Anderson. Personal. Mrs. Masefield (“Manaroa”) is the guest of Mrs. W. Clouston, at St. Andrew’s. Mrs. J. Bell (“Hillersden”) has returned from her visit to Nelson. Mr. R. Bell and Mr. S. Neville have gone to Wellington to attend' the Agricultural Conference. Mr. W. Brittain left on Wednesday for Cisborne. Mr. R. Walker (Waipapa) is spending a few days with Dr. Walker, Maxwellroad. Mr. and Mrs. E. Parsons (“Waiperi”) have been spending a few days with Mrs. T. Redwood, Hawkeshaw-street. Mr. B. Lucas (Christchurch) is on a visit to Blenheim.

JEAN.