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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 25, 22 June 1910, Page 67

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June 16. Small Dance. On Thursday evening the Misses Horton held a dance in the Orange Hall, but on account of the very wet weather a number who had decided to attend preferred to remain indoors. Some of those present were: —Mrs Walker, pretty creme net blouse, piped with pale blue cord, black taffeta skirt; Miss I. Horton, black chiffon taffeta dress, relieved with Paris net; Miss D. Horton, mauve muslin Empire gown; Miss Clarke (Wellington), pale blue ninon frock, relieved with creme; Miss D. Fisher, white silk; Miss E. Fisher, pale green silk muslin; Miss K. Barnett, pale blue silk, relieved with blaek velvet; Miss E. MacDonald, white net over white glace silk, made in tho Empire style; Miss McKay, white silk; Messrs Paul, C. McShane, B. Moore Churchward, Horton (2), Barnett, Burgess. After the dance was over Mrs Walker entertained a few friends at her residence in Maxwell-road at a supper party. Some of those present were:—Mrs Walker, Mrs Bennett, Misses Clarke, Horton (2), Messrs Churchward, B. Moore, McShane, Drs. Walker and Bennett. On the Links. Last Saturday afternoon there was a good attendance at the Riverland golf links. Afternoon ten was provided by the ladies present, which was much appreciated. Some of those I noticed were:—Mrs D’Arcy Chaytor, Mrs C. Mills, Mrs Maclaine, Misses MeLauchlan, Fulton, Chapman, Neville, Newton, E. Mowat, Horton (2), Chaytor (2), B. Griffiths, and Clouston (2). Garrison Band Concert. On Tuesday evening the Garrison Band held a most successful concert in the Blenheim Town Hall, when there was an unusually large audience. On this occasion it was the last public appearance of Lieutenant Rose as musical conductor, and opportunity wns taken at the conclusion of the concert of presenting Mr Rose with a large and handsoincly-fram-

<ed enlarged photo of the members of the band, is *. small recognition of his time and useful service in their welfare. There was much more vocal music than is usual, and the band itself put forth their best efforts to give adequate Tendering of the music. Some of those present were:—Mesdames Innis, Marsh, Northcroft, McCallum, Wilson, Clouston, Woods, Bennett, Bartlett, Canavan, [Misses Neville (2), C. Marsh, Bell (2), Clouston (2), Mowat, B. Griffiths, Horton (2), etc. Personal. Mrs W. Clouston and Miss Clouston have returned from a short visit to the [Empire city. Miss 11. Mcßae left Blenheim for Christchurch last Saturday. Mr and Mrs B. Caleman (“Vernon”) are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Morrison (Gisborne) are iat present staying at the Criterion Hotel, and we learn it is the doctor's intention io commence practice here. Miss Curry (Westport) and Mrs Scott [{Auckland) are the guests of Mr J. Iteid’s. Mr A. Bell has returned from a short [visit to the Empire city. Mrs ,1. T. \\ ilson is visiting Wellington. s B Mon. Mr and Mrs C. H. Mills (Wellington). accompanied by Miss A. Neville, are visiting Mr and Mrs I. Mills, at Eli Bay.

JEAN.