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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 9, 31 August 1910, Page 67

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August 27. A Dance. The second of the series of Assembly dances took place on Friday evening in the Grosvenor Hall, when there was a large attendance. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens, Hags, and spring Howers, and no pains were spared by the committee and secretaries to make the dance a huge success. The supper-tables were a pretty sight, being exquisitely arranged with almond blossoms and spring Howers. The floor was well prepared for dancing, and Mr Perry’s orchestra supplied very good music. Miss Muriel Farmer (debutante) looked charming in a handsome gown of white charmeuse, the body of which was relieved with chiffon and bugle trimming, and the front panel jof the skirt orna> men ted with tiny bows of self material. She carried a very pretty bouquet composed of winter roses and camellias, intermixed with delicate foliage. Others present were: Mrs. Paul (New Plymouth), blaek chiffon taffeta; Mrs. Howard, mauve chiffon taffeta: Mrs. \V. Clouston, grey charmeuse; Mrs. Griffiths. dove-grey charmeuse; Mrs. Townshend, black silk; Mrs. Florence, delicate shade of green silk relieved with creme; Mrs. B. Clouston, pretty pale pink chiffon taffeta with 'bugle trimming; Mrs. Marsh, pale grey charmeuse; Mrs. Fisher, pale blue chiffon taffeta; Mrs. J. Tesiiemaker (Avondale), white silk with frills; Mrs. Huhne, white muslin; Mrs. R. Adams, white charmeuse gown; Mrs. D. Chaytor, blue silk; Mrs. Walker, pale green ninon relieved with handsomely-shaded trimming; Mrs. Bennett, black velvet relieved with white, large red rose on bodice; Mrs. Woods, black velvet; Mrs. Stevenson-Smith, white silk; Mrs. Waddy, black taffeta; Miss ('hay tor, white satin robe; Miss E. Macdonald, scarlet chiffon over scarlet taffeta; Miss N. Goulter, white chiffon taffeta relieved with pink chiffon; Miss Goulter, white charmeuse gown; Miss 11. Williams, white silk; Miss 1. Horton, white crepe de chine robe: Miss 11. Marsh, white sifk with silver bead trimmings; Miss O. Marsh, white net; Miss Amuri Neville, creme charmeuse with pearl trimmings; Miss Mary Bell, black chiffon taffeta; Miss J. Bell, pale pink silk; Miss Carey (North Island), pale green silk robe relieved with creme; Miss C. Clouston, yellow silk; Miss Zoe <’louston, black velvet; Miss McNab, reel satin; Miss Urquhart, pretty pale blue chiffon taffeta; Miss Foster (Seddon), black taffeta; Miss Hall, mauve silk relieved with creme; Miss E. Mowat, handsome pale blue charmeuse; Messrs. Woods, J. Teschemaker-Shute, Pierpoint, G. Lucas, B. Moore, H. Hodson, Steven-son-Smith, R. Bird, ('louston (2), J. Gouiter, P. Hill, Davey, Churchward, C. MacShane, G. Waddy, A. Adams (Langley Dale), Fisher, Townshend, D. Chaytor, Drs. Bennett and Adams. An Enjoyable Evening. On Wednesday evening, Miss Rogers, organist at the Church of the Nativity, entertained her choir at Eltham Lodge. A very enjoyable evening was spent in music and various competitions. The prizes for the latter were won by Miss Sowman and Mr. Wedde, while the booby prize fell to Miss Ross. A delicious supper was served, the tables bring decorated with spring flowers. Among those present were: —Mrs. Rogers, handsome black satin relieved with net: Miss Rogers, green voile; Miss S. Rogers, embroidered muslin: Miss M. Grace, black velvet and point laee; Miss L. Clouston, creme silk; Miss Ross, pale green lawn; Miss McNab, black net; Miss Horne, white book muslin, satin bands; Messrs. Mortimore, De Lambert. Smith, Barlow, S*tace, Robinson, Gray, Rogers. Afternoon Tea. Yesterday afternoon Miss Maclaine entertained a number of friends at York Terrace at a “Handkerchief Tea*’ for Miss L. Horne, who is shortly io be married to Mr. Gifford, of Havelock. All the guests represented various advertisements, and this competition was won by Mrs. L. Horne. A dainty afternoon tea was passed round during the afternoon. Miss Maclaine received her guests in a stylish striped silk blouse, and dark skirt; and Miss Horne wore a striped green coat and skirt and pretty blue hat with roses. Others present were: Mrs. Horne, Mrs. W. Clouston. Mrs. B. Clouston, Mrs. B. Horne, Mrs. •). Read (Wellington), Mre. Bennett, Mrs. J. Mowat, Mrs. A. Mowat, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. R. Adams, Mrs. Canavan, Mrs. Cheek, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Maclaine, Mrs. Wolfer-

•tan, Mrs. Orr, Mr<. Jackson, Mt®. Corry, (Mi--vs Horne, C. Houston 11. Horton, E. Moiva-t, Western (The Bindons), Grace ’(3), E. Read (Wellington), Philpotts, AVin-tanley, Johnstone (The Hutt), Bell (2). Andpr-on, Smith, N. Bull, S. Rogens, 11. F.trmai, M. McNab, Urquhart, etc. Personal. Airs. Walker lias returned from a •bort holiday spent in Wellington. Miss Zoe Uiouston has returned from Miss Maclaine has returned from •pending a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs. W. Adams, “Langley Dale/* has returned from Nelson. Mrs. Russell-A dams has returned from n visit to Napier. Airs. W. Bell, “Fl ax m ere,” is visiting < hristchurch. Miss Dora Redwood is visiting Wellington.

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