GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 6, 11 August 1909, Page 64

GISBORNE.

August 6. The weather during the past week has been beautifully warm and spring-like, and a great many golf players have been out each day on the links, some of them practising for the match against the Napier players, which is to take place next week. Enchre Party. Last Friday evening a very pleasant euchre party was given by Mrs. Mann at “The Ranche.” The hostess was wearing a becoming gown of soft pink satin. Amongst those who were there I noticed: Mrs. Williams, wearing white satin charmeuse; Mrs. W. Barker, white satin with overdress of sequined net; Miss Williams, black chiffon taffeta; Miss Williamson, pale pink satin; Miss Nixon (Dunedin), white mousseline de soie; Miss E. Barker, shrimp pink silk; Miss M. Barker, white taffeta; Miss de Lautour, white China silk; Miss Whitson, cream silk; Mrs. F. Barker, pink satin, relieved with lace; Messrs. W. Barker, H. Barker, Barron, F. Barker, and Dr. Williams.

Cards and Dancing. Another enjoyable evening was given by Mrs. F. Barker at her home, “Te Haipara,” on Saturday, when cards and dancing were indulged in. Mrs. Barker received her guests in an Empire gown of cornflower blue chiffon, the corsage being trimmed with gold embroideries and tassels; Mrs. W. Barker wore a gown of heliotrope chiffon, and with it a handsome Oriental scarf; Mrs. Mann, pink satin with touches of crimson velvet; Mrs. Mae Lean, white silk with overdress of black lace; Mrs. J. Murphy, pink satin, trimmed with chiffon; Miss B. Barker, pale blue chiffon taffetas; Miss F. Barker, crimson silk with overdress of cream lace; Miss L. Barker, white taffeta with trails of pink and green, roses forming the trimming; Miss Donner, striking dress of soft cream silk; Miss Bennett, pale blue silk; Miss Whitson, white charmeuse; Miss Nixon (Dunedin), very pale pink silk; Miss Nolan, handsome dress of cream satin; Miss Williamson, cream taffeta; Miss White, pink merveilleux; Miss Mae Lean, cream satin; Miss B. Bradley, pink silk; Miss Reynolds, pretty Empire gown of black taffeta; Miss R. Reynolds, black lace, relieved with cream lace; Miss de Lautour, soft white. Amongst the gentlemen present were: Messrs. W., P. and H. Barker, Mae Lean, Donner, Barron, Mann, Smith, Curtis, and Murphy. Personal, Mrs. R. Barker’s sister (Miss Ferguson), from Ireland, is at present her guest. Miss Williams, who has been visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay, returned by the Talune on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark have gone for a trip to the South Sea Islands. Mrs. J. Murphy has been in town for a few days.

ELSA.