AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 26, 29 June 1910, Page 63

AUCKLAND.

June 25. In Fancy Dress. UITE the most talked of event for (QA a long time past was Mrs. CopeVjJ land Savage’s Children’s Fancy Dress Party, which was given in St. Andrew’s Hall. The invitations were from 4 till 7. The party was a delightful success—sueh a feast for the eyes. I have come to this ‘•<’ nclusi °" ~ there is no such thing as an i „ , “Youth is a great beautifier. lhere was no child looked less than l’ lltt .' - most of them looked lovely. Mrs looked charming in a pretty Hoik dark royal blue chiffon velours, the blouse of blue’ ninon over gold tissue and a touch of gold embroidery at the waist Misses Cooper, Vera Duthie, Jessie Reid and Pearl Gorrie, as “Pierettes,” helped to keep the children amused, quite an matter, for, when the children tmme up‘from “tea,” it seemed as though t must have gone to their heads and the toes, as they danced, slid and gamboled about, with the most delightful abandon, ami when Father Christmas came on the scene the fun was fast and furious. Ihe children were kept on the tip-toe o ( ?x citement as Santa Claus read out the r names in a loud voice.and each child V ■ handed a pretty present. The tout t - semble” was rather spoilt by so many “grown-ups” being on the floor. ’ Among the tots. Master Peter SaUage. as “Chaufieler,” was most quaint and sweev, and a charming picture wagymade when he and Mrs. Bob Isaacs’ W.ee baby (a perfect picture in white witl) blue shoes, etc) plaved “blocks” in the centre of the .-room, qiiite oblivious of everyone. Ihe Bullion.twins were the centre ot otti.ution as .“English Daisies.” most perfectly carried out; they made the sweetest picture imaginable; Master Kenneth Myeis, as “Cupid,” was beautiful; Mrs George .Bloomfield’s twins were lovely, the little «irl as a butterfly most artietically carried out. and the boy as an elfin; Mrs. E. Horton’s twins (boy and girl) were dear little Dutch children; Victor Sav age was the dearest “Peter Rabbit, and - Pat as a “Page” was especially good; Margot Bloomfield as “Peter Pan was delightful, the costume was most beautifully carried out in brown, and the softest shade of old rose suede leather; . Miss Mice Savage, as a Rose Fairy, was lovely; Baby Egerton. as a Powder Puff, was charming, the idea was carried out perfectly; Miss Hope Egerton, as Halley’s Comet, was much admired; Miss E. Parkes looked just what she was supposed to be, an old picture in long, high -w,listed white satin frock, 1 ami her. hair piled on top of her head; Betty Lockhart was a sweet Dolly \ar den;. lantlie Southey Baker, as a Pink Fairy, was charming; Miss Mav Rathbone. made the most charming Lady Mary Carlisle, and was led into the room by Yliss Joyce Duthie, as Monsieur Beaucaire, and a delightful picture they made; Miss Freda Rathbone was a very dainty Dolly Vardon; the quaintest conception was (Master Bryan O Rorke, most cleverly got up a.s The Dragon (with the most fascinating tail), and his wee brother Bobby as St. George, looking absolutely' sweet; little Margaret Somerville as Queen Elizabeth, was a perfect darling; Baby Chatfield. a<s Cherry Ripe, was sweet; Baby Cecily Russell, just as "henself," was a darling. There were two syveet little Tinkle Bells, Jean Louisson and Dora Dudley; Nancy Dudley was a Dear Wee Cupid; there were two dainty Little Miss Moffitts; Ijeslie Walker and Theo Pabst; Ronald Horton, as Knave of Hearts, was very well carried out and he looked the dearest wee man; Dr. Marsaek's boys, as Trappest Monks, were splendid, faithful copies, and the real thing; the Thorn Jackson children were sweet little

Pierrettes, the frocks of white tulle, were most dainty; Mrs. E. Firth* three boys were a picture as Kate Greenaway's little brothers; Ellen Myers, as a Fairy, was lovely, a study in white and silver; Naiuy Colbeck was a quaint wee thing as Cherry Kwe; hex brother was well got up a.s a Gnome; Rana Larner, a dark, bright-eyed little girl, was a pretty Gipsy Girl; Dorothy Gordon, as Peter Pan, looked nice; Miss C. O'Rorke was a dainty Hawthorn Berry; Miss Lorna Leathern looked handsome as a Dutch Girl; Erica Pabst was a demure little Puritan Maid; Molly Davit* was a picturesque Milkmail; Miss A. Russell, as Miss Hook of Holland, was very good; Janet Roberton was also a Dutch Girl; — Myers, as The Moon Goddess, looked pretty; Phyllis Bloomfield made a charming Dick Whittington; It wo little boys were very well got up as Robin Hood; 'Masters Darcy Anderson and Jeffery Myers; Guy Leathern, Dutch Boy; Miss Phyllis Sweet, one of the Lost Babes; there were two dear little Red Biding Hoods, Audey Lawrence and Cissy Cox; C. Russell was a good Folly; Trevor Davis, Jester; — Parkes, Dutch Boy; Guy Coleman, Jockey; Beryl. Houghton, as a Pink Rose, was cleverly dressed, and looked very pretty; Talbot Tubbs was a jolly little Fisherboy; Miss A. Aubin, as a Fairy Blue Bell, was a charming little maid in a. lovely little frock; Ralph Aubin, Jester; Keith Backedin, as King Charles, was well got up; Harold Roberton was a spleiidi I 'Scout; Chisholm McDowell, as a Gnome, was excellent-; Miss E. Lloyd was a ’sweet lit tie’Gipsy : Sybil Martin was a dainty Japanese Girl; Miss Kathleen Bull looked pretty in a well carried-out Belle of New York; Judy McCaul was very good as a Norwegian Peasant; Jack Russell, French Chef; Benjamin and Neil Louisson were Pierrots. Fiill-iiioaii Club. The Full Moon Club gave anotlicit oY their delightful entertainments. ’Mrs*. E. Ferguson, of Epsom, was the hostess on this occasion, or. I should say, occasions, for the party was given on two nights so that all of Mrs. Fergus6n ? s friends could have the pleasure of seeing Haddon Chambers’ clever play, ‘’The Tyranny of Tears,” very cleverly acted by Miss Blanch Peacock, Miss Phyllis Boult, Mr. Ferguson, Dr. Bamford, Mr. Guerrier, and Mr. Noel Bamford. The players wore admirably cast; each of the parts fitted like a glove. The scenery was especially good, and was painted and designed by Mr. Ferguson. The garden scene was beautifully done; its trellis work of real roses looked most realistic.

A Delightful Party. Mrs Hope Lewis gave a delightful party on Tuesday night. The weather was ideal for dancing, crisp and cold, iiiidi a beautiful moon. The verandahs wen* closed in with canvas, and were much in request for sitters-out; the music was especially good. Splendid •‘extras” were played. Encores were barred, much to the general satisfaction, though a few were sad; but really this practice of encoring every dance has become a perfect nuisance, and a reaction was bound to set in. A delicious supper was served at small tables, and everyone seemed to have a very good time. Dr. and Mrs Hope Lewis and Mr Tom Lewis looked after everyone’s enjoyment in a delightful manner, and the dance was voted a great success. A cozy room was set aside for the “devotees” of bridge. Mrs Hope Lewis looked well in a black ninon over white silk; Mrs W. R. Bloomfield wore a very smart black ninon over black eharmeiise, and trimmed with gold embroidery: Mrs Baukin Reed wore a pretty shade of old rose charmeuse, with embroideries in a deeper tone; Mrs Ernest Bloomfield wore a lovely frock of peacock blue charmeuse. with beautiful embroidery in the same tone; Mrs George Bloomfield looked smart in her lda<*k frock; Mrs Duthie wore a pretty’ frock of emerald green chiffon velvet, with lovely gold embroideries; Mrs Foster was becomingly frocked in white; Mrs 11. Tonks wore a very pretty frock and palest peach taffeta; Mrs Edmunds, black ninon: Miss (’. Hull wore a palest pink pastel cloth, with exquisite silk embroideries in pink ami pale blue; Miss M. Towle was pretty in palest blue charmeuse: Miss E. Pierce was looking especially' well in a pretty shade of pink charmeuse, with silken embroideries; Miss Hilda Bloomfield looked pretty’ in a simple ivory taffeta, with pink roses in her hair; Miss Mary Foster looked charming in a very' pretty frock of vieux rose; Miss M. Dargaville wore a smart brown ninon frock: Miss M. Rice was pretty in palest pink charmeuse; Miss Jessie Reid was charming in white charmeuse: Miss Gorrie wore black ami silver: Miss G. Gorrie. pale grey ninon over grey taffeta; Miss Ethel Martin lookeit well in rose pink ninon over silk : Miss Ruth Buckland was dainty' in a pretty yellow’ charmeuse. with tunic of white lace; Miss Mavis Reed looked sweet in ivory white charmeuse, with lovely gold embroidery: Miss P. Gorrie wore a smart emerald green frock; Miss M. Cotter looked well in pale blue; Miss IT. Buckland wore an uncommon frock of reseda green charmeuse, with silver embroideries, which suited its wearer admirably: Miss F. Cotter; Miss Ivy Buddle looked smart in white charmeuse, •with an overdress of Irish crochet. A Small Dance. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Friend gave a small dance to young people on Thursday, 16th inst., at their new residence, •‘Torino.” St. Stephen’s-avenue, to celebrate their daughter Daisy’s debut, Hie dance was given in the empty house before they move from their present abode, .which they' expect to do at the end of next month. Personal. Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Cooper, late of Wellington, who recently’ resigned his position as officer in command of the Lyttelton Artillery Division, was entertained at a complimentary dinner by the officers of the Division, all of whom were present. Major J. T. Brice, who presided. presented Colonel Cooper with a valuable spirit stand and a smoker’s companion. Regret was expressed at the loss of Colonel Cooper’s service, ami, in replying to the toast of his health, he Mated that he was exceedingly sorry to have resigned his position, and to have been placed upon the active unattached list. A fan-well concert was given to Miss Whitelaw, headmistress of the Girls’ Grammar School, by the pupils in the school. Howe street. An enjoyable programme of part-songs and orchestral items was given, ami later on a physical drill display took place. Miss Whitelaw’ leaves on Monday next for England to take up her duties as headmistress of the Wycombe Abbey College. Bucks. Mr. G. A. Buttle (Chairman of the Auckland Stock Exchange) is at present On a visit South, which may extend over One or two months. Mrs. Bell, of Hamilton, who is leaving at air early date with her: husband, Colonel Allen Bell, on a visit to England, Was presented with a handsome folding deck chair. Mr. Richard Bollard, of the Waikato, and son of Mr. .John Bollard, M.P., will bo • candidate for one of the South

Auckland country seats in the Opposition interests at the next general election.

Mr. and Mrs. Bunny (Masterton) are in Auckland on a short visit, and are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. Joseph McCabe, the well-known Rationalist lecturer, arrived by the Wiminera from Sydney on Sunday, and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. Leo Logan, who has been promoted from the Auckland to the Wellington branch of Messrs. Macky, Logan, Caldwell and Co., was on Saturday evening presented by the Orphans’ Club (of whose orchestra he has been an able leader for a number of years) with a handsome gold lyre pendant. Mr. Logan leaves for Wellington in the course of a few days.

PHYLLIS BROUN.