AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 14, 6 October 1909, Page 62

AUCKLAND.

October 4. At Government House. THEIR Excellencies, Lord and Lady Plunket, entertained a large number of guests at Government House on Wednesday evening, when a delightfully informal time was spent. The Governor and Lady Plunket personally received in the ballroom, and afterwards moved freely among the guests, greeting this one and that, so everyone was made to feel quite at home. An enjoyable supper and refreshments were served during the evening, to the strains of a special orchestra. The proscenium was banked with arum lilies and palms, behind which the musicians were concealed, w’ho discoursed enchanting music from the operas. The decorations, which were very beautiful, and on a large scale, were greatly admired. The prevailing tone in the scheme was arum lilies, a rich profusion of these handsome blooms being massed together on every hand, while palms and treeferns spread their graceful fronds over the scene. Clumps of these, fresh from the forest, were arranged at intervals about the room, and a grove of nikau palms cunningly disposed in the centre. The walls and doorways were festooned with thick ropes of lycopodium, the same beautiful green converting the chandeliers into huge balls of feathery fern. In the drawingrooms bowls of white spirea mingled their blooms with the arums, while vases of pale narcissi, white heath, and freesias further enhanced a lovely effect. In contrast, the supper tables were bedecked with scarlet begonias and anemones, graced as usual with the gold and silver plate and candelabra. Lady Plunket’s eharming Princess toilette of hydrangea pink souple satin was enhanced with gold tissue and diamond ornaments; Mrs. Waterfield wore a gracefully draped black charnicusewith gold decollete; Miss Hill, white chiffon Direetoire, bordered with handpainted chrysanthemums,, ceinture and annulets of gold tissue studded with large jet buttons; Miss Russell, gobelin blue satin, with overdress in Greek design of gold thread, edged with gold embroidery; Miss Seddon, black satin channeuse Princesse robe, with jet embroidered decollete; Miss Elsie Williams, ivory satin, draped with embroidered filet net in deep creme; Miss Hilda Williams, point d’esprit, embroidered in sunrays of silver sequins, the bodice caught up with a posy of rich crimson pelargoniums; Mrs. Challinor Purchas, maize coloured brocade, the decolletage outlined in green tinted passementerie; Mrs Coleman, black chiffon taffeta, with deep lace flounce, the corsage relieved with touches of sapphire blue; Mrs. Bedford, black crepe de chine, embroidered jet; Mrs. W. Bruce, turquoise blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Colegrove, black velvet, draped with Maltese lace: Mrs. Payton, Iflaek net over silk; Miss Pay ton, sunray chiffon in blue and white; Mrs. Leo Myers, shell pink crepe de chine, with Paris insertion worked in silver thread; Mrs. Purchas, black satin, embroidered with green sequins; Mrs Boseawen. pink and green floral satin chiffon, with Empire sash of reseda green silk; Mrs A. Clark had on a black evening gown, with white chiffon entredcaux; Miss Isohel Clark was graceful in a moonlight blue satin charmeuse, with crossover bodiee of blue chiffon; Mrs Mitchelson was effectively gowned in black lace ■with jet embroideries, over satin; Mrs F. T). Aubin, sapphire blue mirror velvet, with cream guipure lace bolero; Mrs A. Jarman, peacock green souple satin made en Princesse; Mrs Hope Lewis’ gown was black charmeuse, with folds of bright Bineraid green tulle; Mrs Colbeek, grace-

ful amethyst crepe de chine Empire gown with violet galoon on corsage; Mrs Devore, black silk and lace toilette; Miss K. Devore, cream satin frock with over, dress of eream Oriental lace, crimson bandeau in coiffure; Mrs Henry Wilson was gowned in black trained velvet; Miss Fowlds, dainty white chiffon taffeta, with berthe of embroidered chiffon; Miss Brown, cornflower blue crepe de chine;; Miss Gertrude Brown, cameo pink charmeuse; Mrs Savage, black charmeuse, with jet embroideries and white chiffon tucker; Misses Browning wore charming shell pink and white embroidered crepe de chine respectively; Mrs Isadore Alexander, a lovely French robe of white and black point d’esprit, spangled with gold, sequins; Miss Haultain, blush pink chiffon taffeta Empire gown; Mrs P. A'. Lindsay, black jet embroidered net over moonlight blue satin; Miss Hazel Lindsay, white chiffon taffeta Princess frock, with silver insertion and blue chiffon ehou; Mrs Louis Myers, black mirror velvet with real decollete; Mrs Cheeseman, ivory chiffon taffeta, with guipure lace tunic and soupcon of pastel blue velvet; Mrs Guinness, moonlight blue satin mousseline gown, with clusters of pink blush roses; Mrs D. Finlayson, black chiffon taffeta, with silver bugle trimming;; Mrs Wolfe, buttercup Venetian brocade, with white lace deeolletage; Miss Worsp, dainty white crepe de chine Princess froek with lace bolero; Mrs R. E. Isaacs was distingue in handsome ivory white lace robe; Miss Edith Isaacs, effective black satin frock, the bodice wrought in silver; Mrs J. A. Tole, elegant blaek satin spangled with jet; Miss Margaret Tole, white net frock over silk, with handsome lace border; Miss Buller, black filet net with pink bandeau in coiffure; Miss Annie Whitelaw, white satin charmeuse, with rich lace decollete; Mrs. Archdale Tayler, white charmeuse, with lace and chenille fringes; M s. E. Ashton, cream satin and lace gown; Mrs. Seegner, effective black toilette, with jet embroideries; Mrs. E. W. Burton, rich old. gold satin, with motifs of black chiffon; Mrs. R. Hunt, black lace toilette; Mrs. Edmund Mahoney, effective amethyst brocade, the bodice wrought with silver; Mrs. Price, white Oriental lace over white satin; Miss Price, white satin Princess robe, with corsage of white velvet., daisies edged with gold braid; Miss Q. Nelson, pink and blue floral satin mousseline, with Honiton lace -decollete; Mrs. Ziiuan, black corded silk gown, with white point lace entredeux; Miss Bessie Ziman, deep turquoise-blue crepe de chine Empire frock, with Mechlin lace decolletage ; Misses de Montalk wore pink and white mousseline respectively; Mrs. Clem Lawford, pink and white floral satin mousseline, with bands of black ribbon velvet, and rich white -lace; Miss Horne, amethyst brocade and lace; Miss Hay, brown velvet and silk toilette; Mrs. H. A. E. Milnes, pale rose pink mousseline de soie, with white lace decollete; Mrs. Hardie Neil, black chiffon taffeta, with white chiffon tucker and pink geraniums; Mrs. Chatfield, silver grey cha meuse; Mrs. Harry Clarke, bright emerald green chiffon, embroidered in green sequins; Miss Gwen Nathan wore a picturesque frock of rose-pink souple satin braided in the same shade; Miss Ainsley, cream satin with jewelled lace decolletage; Miss Vera Duthie, simple white satin frock; Miss Towle, moonlight-blue satin; Mrs. Fred Waller, black charmeuse Princess robe with jet cm broideries; Mrs. E. Baumc, black Venetian lace over white silk, strapped with black velvet; Miss Mowbray, black lace embroidered in jet over black satin; Miss Jessie Reid, zephyrblue shimmering satin; Miss KeesingJ wedgewood-blue chiffon taffeta, with tablier.s edged with chenille fringe; Misses Kerr-Taylor were in pretty white silk and mousseline frocks; Mrs. E. Horton, ivory white shimmering satin with crystal embroideries; Mrs. J. W. Lusher, amethyst chiffon, taffeta Empire toilette; Miss Holland, delicate pink chiffon taffeta Princess froetk; Miss Essie Holland, turquoise blue mousseline do soie, with blue bandeau in coiffure; Mrs. W. EThomas, geranium-pink silk with pink

Bontachings; Miss Nesta Thomas, white charmeuse Directoire gown, with braidings of gold; Mrs. E. Filth, rich white satin and lace; Mrs. Bruton Sweet, cream Batin Empire toilette; Mrs. H. Kinder, black chiffon taffeta, with white net decollete; Miss Kathleen Shera, white satin gown with wreathlet of blue roses in coiffure; Miss Moss Davis, pastel blue chiffon over blue satin, corsage bouquet of pink geraniums.

Mrs. E. A. Reynold's Dance. . The Ponsonby Hall was well (filled on Tuesday evening on the occasion of Mrs. Reynolds’ annual ball. The hall was tastefully decorated, and Burke’s band supplied the music, while the supper was all that could be desired. Many of the costumes worn were in representation of fancy characters, and made up an attractive scene. Among those present were: Mrs. Reynolds, Oriental lady; Mis. Ralph, blue silk, lovely net over-dress; Mrs. Gentles, navy blue glace, cream applique medallions; Mrs. Sydney Smith, black satin, jet trimmings; Miss Forooder, autumn; Miss Lawson, roses; Miss Anderson, Belle of New York; Miss Curry, harvest; Miss White, nurse; Miss Deery, milk maid; Miss Histed, folly; Miss Sutherland, sailor girl; Miss O’Halloran, Geisha girl; Miss Griffiths, Swiss peasant; Miss Gentles, cream silk trimmed with handsome net and lace; Miss K. Ralph, blue chiffon taffeta; Miss Matthews, white chiffon taffeta; Miss Massey, while silk; Miss Brigham, white net over silk; Miss D. Brigham, white silk; Miss Nordon, sweet cream taffeta silk; Miss Reed, black velvet; Miss Palmer, cream satin, sequin trimmings; Miss Winter, handsome heliotrope satin; Miss Davis, blue satin, with pink flowers; Miss P. Davis, vieux rose taffeta; Miss Rosewarne, pretty mauve silk and chiffon; Miss Dawes, cream; Miss V. Donnelly, pink chiffon; Miss White, b’ue chiffon. Amongst the gentlemen were Mr. Sutherland, as naval officer; Mr. Cavage, as an ambassador; Messrs. Curry (2), O’Halloran, and Sneddon, cricketers; Mr. Pierson, sailor boy.

A Great Success. A bazaar in aid of various charities, particularly the C.E.Z. Mission at Trichor, where Miss Chettle has been a zealous worker for 23 years, was successfully given on the 29th, when her niece (Mrs. Colegrove) gave her residence, “Astrop,” Parnell, for the disposal of the goods. From the first it ’was evident that a clean sale would result, as buyers attended in large numbers, despite the inclement weather. Afternoon tea was provided, and an excitement in the shape of a raffle was kindly conducted by Mr. Gold Smith, the Crown Lands Commissioner. The prizes were drawn by Mrs. J. Kenderdine (first), lovely Teneriffe bedspread; Mrs. Black i(second), Teneriffe afternoon tea cloth; Lady Lockhart (third), framed picture of Highland cattle; Miss Alice Bews (fourth), framed views. In addition to Mrs. Colegrove and family, special thanks are due to the following ladies for their untiring services in making the affair the success it was:—Mesdames Lawrence, Derry, Dufaur, and Misses K. White, Wildblood, and E. Young. Mrs. Colegrove was in black silk voile over a silk foundation, trimmed with taffetas, the Empire yoke and sleeves being of tucked Oriental lace over chiffon, and worn with a spray of violets; Miss May Colegrove was attired in white muslin; Miss C. Colegrove, white muslin; Lady Lockhart, gobelin blue costume braided in black, black hat with plumes; Mrs. Judge Smith, blaek satin; Mrs. BrookeSmith, black tailor-made gown, toque trimmed with violets; Mrs. H. Wilson, black skirt, white blouse, with handsome black bear furs; Mrs. Major Mayfield, brown coat and skirt; Mrs. Alec. Ferguson, dark brown tweed tailor-made, black hat with nattier blue; Miss Ferguson, navy tweed coat and skirt, emerald green hat trimmed with navy; Mrs. Thornes, brown coat and skirt, floral toque in brown and green tones; Mrs. Devore, black chiffon taffeta, trimmed with velvet and silk lace, emerald green bonnet embroidered in blaek, with osprey; Miss K. Devore, brown coat and skirt, large brown hat with emerald green wings; Miss B. Devore, brown ninon Empire frock with blue embroidery; Miss ,T. Marriner, pastel blue Empire with button trimming, V front Of creme lace; Miss Mowbray, black coat and skirt, with black toque; Miss MarChant, moss green serge tailor-made, with jjvliite lace blouse and furs; Miss Ivy Thompson, myosotis blue Empire gown *>f Shantung, capelines and yoke of white race, blue and white satin hat wreathed

■with marguerites; Mrs. King, brown cloth handsomely braided in blaek and trimmed with buttons, plumed hat of black and white; Miss G. Wyllie, Irish poplin pinafore costume, el'bow sleeves and yoke of white striped net; Mrs. McGregor, elegant white French robe embroidered in Paris lace, black velvet cut-away coat braided in jet, plumed picture hat; Miss Binks, gobelin blue serge skirt, white tucked silk blouse with insertion; Miss Marriner, white silk voile costume; Mrs. Walklate, oyster white voile, with sleeves and panel of silk lace, floral toque with tiny pink rosebuds; Mrs. Wylie, violet coat and skirt braided in black, white lace front, hat to match with dull red roses; Mrs. Kent, myrtle green eloth braided in blaek, hat with prune velvet choux; Miss Devore, navy serge eoat and skirt, pastel blue picture hat with mole wing: Mrs. Pavitt, navv tweed coat and skirt, hat en suite; Mrs. Ned Smith, navy blue costume; Mrs. Loosemore, black. Others present were: Miss Beryl Keesing, Miss J. Niccol, Miss Horne, Miss Somerville, Miss G. Douglas, Mrs. Louisson, Mrs. H. Keesing, Mrs. W. Nichol, Mrs. Goodhue, Mrs. Boult. Mrs. Colegrove expects the net results to amount to close on £ IS.

University Musical Society. A very pleasant evening was spent in St. Andrew’s Hall on Monday evening of last week at a musical entertainment under the auspices of the above Society, a large number of young people being present. The first part of the evening was devoted to a musical programme, as follows: —Part song, “O, Hush Thee!” Society; song, “Roses,” Miss West; part song, “Water Lilies,” Society; song, “I Arise from Dreams of Thee,” Dr. Keith; part song, “Soft and Low,” Society; song, “Two Grenadiers,” Mr. Manning; song. Miss Blanche Garland; part song, “Shepherds All,” Society; song, Miss Gardner; solo, “The Toreador,” Mr. Manning; quartet, “A Regular Royal Queen,” Misses Bartley, Farrel, Messrs. Wrigley, Lellow; song, “Corporal Trim,” Mr. Wilson; part song, “The Long Day Closes,” Society. After supper the hall was cleared for dancing. Mrs. Jarman wore pastel blue silk richly embroidered; Madam Wielaert, who accompanied her pupil, Miss Gardner, had on a graceful heliotrope crepe de chine embroidered with bugle beads; Miss Blanche Garland was in a white charmeuse Empire gown; Mrs. Hay, blaek brocade; Mrs. Lusher, cream crepe de chine with rose pink ceinture; Miss Gwen Lusher, buttercup mousseline; Miss Marjory Lusher, dainty blue frock; Miss Olive Clarke, cream silk with corsage bouquet of tangerine roses; Miss Heath Spencer, shell pink silk; Miss Mary Clarke, white silk braided with gold; Miss Dunlop, white mousseline de soie brightened with crimson roses; Miss Speight, dainty white crepe de chine; Miss Violet Speight, pink floral silk; Miss Gardner, white muslin and lace; Miss Dolly Goodwin had on a white mousseline frock with a pink sash; Miss Muriel Blades was in white; Miss Susie Wyldman looked graceful in white silk and crimson roses; Misses Sloman, pretty pink velvet, green and blue silk respectively; Miss Hay, moonlight blue silk; Miss Daphne Hay also wore blue.

Ponsonby Shakespeare and Rhetoric Club. This Club had another very successful reading on Friday evening, when the hall of the Leys Institute was filled to overflowing. The reading chosen was the amusing piece entitled “Captain Brassbound’s Conversion,” by G. B. Shaw. The performers put their whole efforts into their respective characters, with the result that the reading was indeed excellent, the audience being kept in a state of merry laughter throughout. The cast was as follows:—Capt. Brassbound, Professor Walker; Sir Howard Hallam, Mr. 11. H. Hemus; Mr. Rankin, Mr. Graham; Drinkwater, Mr. E. T. Hart; Capt. Kearney, Mr. A. Coutts; Johnson, Mr. T. W. Kealy; Redbrook, Mr. Alison; Marzo, Mr. H. Miller; Osman, Mr. Stubbs; Sidi, Mr. Gordon Eady; Cadi, Mr. J. H. Gregory; Lady Cecily Waynflete, Miss Bertha Jackson. The Club's final reading of the season will be given on Friday, 29th October. In the audience I noticed: Madam Wielaert, in white silk; Mrs. Gresham, black silk gown and French grey evening wrap; Mrs. J. Gregory, maize floral muslin; Misses Walker, turquoise blue and cream silk, respectively; Mrs. Maxwell Walker, pastel blue chiffon taffeta with white net decollete; Miss

Oxley, eream silk; Miss Brigham, salmon pink silk; Mrs. Ross, green silk; Miss Ross, pale blue silk and lace; Miss Gordon, white silk over pink; Miss Winifred Leys, white silk; Miss English, reseda green silk; Mrs. Murray, black Oriental lace over white silk; Miss Casey, amethyst eolienne with white net; Miss Edmiston, pale blue silk; Mrs. English, blaek silk gown, turquoise blue coat; Mrs. Coutts, cream embroidered voile; Miss Bertha Jackson was in a dainty white silk, with bands of ruby velvet; Mrs. Le Quesne, black gown and grey opera eoat; Miss Bessie Dalton, pearl grey voile; Mrs. Percy Harris, bright navy silk with cream lace; Miss Mabel Leys, white silk frock and blue ribbons.

Juvenile Evening. St. Andrew’s Hall was a scene of festivity on Saturday night, the occasion of Mrs. Sowerby’s pupils’ juvenile long evening. The hall was decorated to represent a Japanese flower garden, and the dais was arranged as a drawing-room. A Japanese dance was performed by a number of pupils in the national dress, and fancy dances were given by Misses Daisy Buekworth and Isla Raine. The supper table was deeorated with crimson and gold. During the evening Mrs. Sowerby was presented with a silvermounted purse by Miss Nancy Macklow on behalf of the Saturday class, a handpainted cake dish and silver-mounted smelling salts bottle from Misses Kathleen and Sissie Howard, and a dainty necklet of cats’ eyes as a token of affection. Master Teddie Foster presented Mrs. Howard with a silver-mounted spectacle case as a token of appreciation. Mrs. Sowerby was in a black Oriental satin, Empire style, handsomely trimmed with silk insertion; Miss Vera Horne looked charming as a Japanese Lady, in a crimson and gold kimono; Misses Bakewell, Coutts, Gardiner, Montague, Hegman, Wilson (2) and Sinclair also wore Japanese costumes. Others in fancy costumes were: Miss Daisy Buekworth, Spanish Dancer; Isla Raine, Dancing Girl; Miss Ethne Lloyd, Red Riding Hood; Miss Tanthe Baker, Fairy; Nance Maeklow', Butterfly; Peggy Clayton, Polly Put the Kettle On; Ailsa Ronayne, Spanish; Florence Edgeeumbe, Spanish Dancer; Ida Clayton, Cachuca Girl; Kathleen Bagnall, Little Miss Muffitt; Joan Clarke, Turkish Princess; Sydney Clayton, Butterfly; Jack Clayton, Poudre; Douglas Robb, Man-o’-warsman; Connal Robb, ditto; W. Porter, Cricketer; Teddie Foster, Little Boy Blue; Isi Kronfeld, Scotch Boy; M. Kronfeld, Normal Cadet; Arthur Billington, Yachtsman; Dorothy Gordon, Norwegian Girl; Olive Burton, Spanish Dancer; Mr. W. Jerome, Little Jap. Boy; Trevor Hill, Naval Lieutenant; Mr. Coney, Ambulance Bearer; Mr. ITaultain, Soldier.

Miss Morrow's Dance. The Oddfellows’ Hall, Parnell, was an animated scene on Friday evening, when about a hundred couples assembled in response to invitations for a fancy dress dance. Marriage’s orchestra supplied excellent music, and a gay time was spent, the pretty costumes coming in for much admiration. During the evening the pleasing ceremony took place of a presentation to Miss Morrow from the pupils of a handsome amethyst pendant, with chain and brooch to match. Among those present were the following: Mrs. Morrow, black silk and cream laee; Miss Hay, blue satin; Dr. and Mrs. Keith, blaek Brussels net over satin; Mrs. Burton, black sequin net; Miss Morrow, Grecian frock; Miss Munro, “Merry Widow”; Miss Fleming, sailor girl; Miss Raymond, shepherdess; Miss Brassey, pierrette; Miss Fenton, gipsy; Miss Ruby Mundy, Spanish costume; Miss Ivy Mundy, “Veronique”; Miss Hawke, “Night”; Miss Enid Hawke, “Daffodil”; Miss Ranger, gipsy; Miss Spratt, “Good Luck”; Miss I. Spratt, “Starlight”; Miss Waters, “Liberty”: Miss Laird, student; Miss Wright, letter box; Miss Tizard, white hand-painted muslin; Miss Speight, pale pink; Miss Sheath, “Folly”; Miss Rowan, “Poppy”; Miss Protheroe, Spanish dancer; Miss Sayers, Naiiteh dancer; Miss Curtis, Spanish costume; Miss C. Curtis, pierrette; Miss Nicholson, “Dorothy”; Miss Powley, blue sequin satin; Miss D. Hansen, cream Brussels net over silk. Gentlemen present wore: Dr. Keith, Messrs. Burton, Fleming, McFarlane, Fletcher, Duthie, H. Laird (“Toreador”), Fenda.ll (“Old English”), Warner (footman), Brassey (artilleryman), F. Morrow (Volunteer), De Montalk (crocodile), Kingsford (cavalier), Bishop (“Tennis”), Pountney (“Tennis”), Barnsdale and Warner (cricketers), Cunningham (Spanish cavalier), Hungerford

(beadle), Mander, Gosset, Collier, Cranwell, Dr. Pope, Watson (2), Bourke, Westbury, Cox, Year, Bartlett, Starkey, fieott, Garlick, Bailey (2), Kronfeld (2), Gilmore, McKean. Hansen, Ranger, Mclndoe, Sheath, Russel, Hendrickson, Wallet, Weiss, Maeconaughy, Williams, Hancock, Tizard, and Goudie.

Military Ball at Takapnna, A very successful and enjoyable ball was given by the officers and men of the “C” Squadron Ist A.M.R. at the parish Hall, Takapuua, on Thursday last. About 400 invitations had been issued, and there was a large gathering of guests, amongst whom were Lt.-Col. Wolfe, 0.C.D., and Major W. R. BloomHeld. The h;ill was tastefully decorated with flags, and supper was provided ir. marquees erected in the grounds. The music was supplied by the Regimental Band, under Bandmaster Whalley Stewart. On Friday a children’s dance was given by the committee, and Trumpeter Sharp, who was in fine form, delighted the youngsters by giving a series of regimental bugle calls. It is manifestly impossible to describe all the diesses worn at the ball, but amongst others I noticed: Mrs. Bloomfield, handecme black net dress; Mrs. Monckton, dainty white silk; Mrs. H. L. Brett, pretty blue silk trimmed with white lace; Mrs. Moren, rich black silk: Mrs. Esdaile, black silk with handsome white lace; Miss Thompson, pale pink chiffon, black sash. The various regimental uniforms worn by the men, combined with the numerous beautiful and gracefull dresses of the women, made a most pretty and attractive spectacle, and, the committee are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. A Dance.

A pleasant dance was given by Mrs. E. W. Burton at Epsom on Saturday evening last, and was held in the ballroom. The hostess received the guests in a handsome black satin gown with jet garniture; Mrs. Suggate wore white eharmeuse with corsage of jewelled lace; Mrs. Knyvett, a myrtle green chiffon taffeta with white lace berthe; Miss Dawson, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss Beatrice Dawson was in a dainty white mousseline, embroidered in silk: Misses Gardner wore white chiffon taffeta and white and gold respectively; Mrs. A. L. Edwards, heliotrope crepe de chine with pearl garniture; Mrs. Isemonger, blue and pink ninon de soie blouse and black satin skirt; Miss Connie Bach, reseda green silk with Mechlin lace decollete: Miss Maxfield, cream chiffon taffeta and lace Empire frock. Some of the gentlemen present were: Messrs. Burton, Shera, Knyvett, Wright, Bach, Suggate, Isemonger, Dr. Stride and Dr. C. Owen.

Bridge Party. Mrs. A. E. Devore, of “Lavington,” Parnell, gave an enjoyable bridge evening, at which eight tables were arranged for in her artistic drawing-room. Mrs. Devore, wno was assisted by her two daughters—Misses Kate and Blanche—was most assiduous in her attention to her guests. After play was over the winners proved to be Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. E. Hart. The hostess was gowned in violet silk, veiled in black net : the Misses Kate and Blanche Devore wore blue and ruby velvet frocks respectively. Among the guests present were: Mesdames Mayfield, Gibbons, Hill, Steele, Colegrvve, Furby, Smith, Aubin, Hart, Phillips. Alexander. Thomas, Williams, Wilson, Marsack. Goodhue, Miss Kissling. Miss M. Kissling, Mesdames Lawrence. Arnold, Brown. Erson. Misses White, K. White, Mesdames Kenderdine, Coates, Finn, Wallnutt, Misses Gill, and Jakins. Personal. Professor Hutton, of Whangarei, was married to Miss Naney Ashdown, of London, on Wednesday. September 29. in Auekla nd.

PHYLLIS BROUN.