WANGANUI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 18, 2 November 1910, Page 66

WANGANUI.

October 28. Al. Enjoyable Dance. ' A very enjoyable dance was given on Friday by Mr and Mrs IL Lethbridge, of “Dalvey,” Turakina. It was in honour of their daughter Meta, who made her debut that evening. The ballroom was a large detached building with a delightful ■upstairs' room, the floor being in the very best of order. The walls were

draped,with white muslin, and decorated with masses of effective greenery. The Marton band discoured the best of dance iiiusie. Supper was laid in the diningroom, the tables being decorated with ■masses of glorious pink roses and foliage. The card room had pink and crimson roses. From the entrance gates to the ballroom gaily coloured Jajwnese lanterns were hung. About ten or twelve motor ears, etc., went from Wanganui, and as it was a lovely moonlight night the sixteen miles' drive was very enjoyable. Mrs TL Lethbridge received her guests in a handsome black velvet gown, with -lace and chiffon shoulder scarf, with Hand painted pink-shaded design qn ft: Mias .Meta (debutante) Wore a becoming white charmemie Prin-

ceaa robe, the, corsage was edged with pearl embroidery, and vest with white chiffon with bands of pearls, in her coiffure she wore a coronet of pearls; Mrs Montgomerie, black satin gown, ■with chiffon and lace on her corsage; Mrs Archie Montgomerie, black and crimson frock, with bands of crimson velvet on her decollete, and spray of flowers in the same tones; Miss Harding (Wellington), pale pink ninon gown, with chiffon and silver embroidery; Mrs ■W. Anderson, black silk, with berthe of cream lace; Miss-C. Anderson, pale pink striped silk gown, with sleeves and vest of Valenciennes lace, and chiffon ornaments; Miss ■ 11. Anderson, pale blue silk, veiled with the palest blue chiffon: Mrs E. Cowper, black channelise gown, with pointed vest of cream chiffon on her decollete, richly embroidered in gold thread; Miss ,1. Mason wore a becoming white channeuse frock, made in Princess robe, With panel on the skirt, and tlie corsage trimmed with silver sequins, in her coiffure she wore a coronet of whiteribbons; Miss A. Cowper, black silk gown, relieved with white; Mrs A. Izard wore a cream satin robe, with fine cream lace, embroidered in pearls, and the panel on the skirt edged with the same, spray of lilies of the valley bn her decollete and in her coiffure; Mrs I). Lethbridge (Turakina) wore a becoming cream gown with laee; Mrs Sorley, silver grey brocade, with bolero edged with chiffon, and sleeves of guaged chiffon; Mrs James Anderson, black silk gown, with lace; Mrs Gifford Marshall, pale blue chiffon over glace, with touch of black velvet on ■her decollete; Miss Reid (Wellington) wore a pretty cream charmeuse Princess robe, with lace on her decollete, embroidered, in silver, in her eoiffure she wore a Grecian band of silver tissue, finished with tassels; .Miss Dailey, black sequin robe, over black silk, with a very handsome ornament in front of her corsage, composed of beads; Miss Russell (Palmerston N.) wore a smart gown of the palest blue charmeuse. made quite short, with hobble skirt, veiled in heliotrope chiffon and finished below the knees with an effective design of large double violets hanging at intervals, wide band of the blue eliarmeuse at the foot, her decollete having a tucker of chiffon and a posy of violets in the front: .Miss N. Wilson ( Bulls), maize shaded silk gown with chiffon in the same tone on her corsage; Miss G. Krull, pale blue silk frock with chiffon: Miss Wilson) (Bulls), beautiful robe of shaded pink pom de dour with satin stripes and chiffon and wide shoulder strap effect; Miss D. Christie, pale -blue charmeuse, the draped skirt was finished with knots of the same, chiffon on her corsage. and pale blue ribbon in her coif-fure;-Miss Greason, white silk robe with laee and blue floral silk sash; Miss Kerr, cream laee robe over silk, white ribbon in her coiffure: Miss Brettargh. sky blue silk with chiffon on her decollete and pale blue ribbons in her hair; Miss E. Anderson wore a rose pink froek with overskirt of white ninon; Miss D. Humphreys (Palmerston N.), pale blue eharmeiise Princess robe, made with wide panel on the skirt, in her corsage she had pearl embroidery and a coronet of the same in her coiffure; Miss G. Anderson. cream crystalline gown with lace; Miss Olga Levett (Bulls) wore a becoming white gown with chiffon and silver; Miss D. Brettargh, pale blue silk frock with lace and chiffon on her decollete; Miss W. Newman (Marton), white silk with chiffon on her corsage and shoulder strap effect; Mrs. F. Smith (Mar-ton), white silk frock with lace and beautiful crimson rose on her corsage; Mrs. George Marshall (Turakina), white silk robe with laee; Mrs. G. Lethbridge (Hunterville), yellow satin trained gown with panel of blue satin, the vest being of blue satin edged with blue velvet in a darker shade; Mrs. Wall wore a very becoming gown of cream charmeuse. made in Empire style with Limerick lace on her decollete and sleeves of the same, and in her coiffure she wore a waving white aigrette: Mrs. F. Lethbridge (Feilding). black silk with lace on her corsage; Miss Wilford wore a becoming froek of black charmeuse, the draped skirt being finished with a knot of the same material, black jet- and sequin net on her corsage anil sleeves, waving aigrette in her coiffure; Mrs. Puttie Izett, black silk with lace and spray of flowers on corsage, chiffon shoulder scarf; Miss D. Marshall, pretty pale blue crepe de chine, made in Princess robe. Bridge Parties. bridge party at which the prizes were won by Mrs. Brettargh and Mrs. Dodgehun.

, Last week Mrs. Medhurst gave a bridge for her guest, Miss Symes, of Auckland; Mrs. Medhurst worg. most" becoming ’ frock’ of black qhhrtne-use,' veiled in black sequin net,' he/' corsage was relieved with pile green satin. . ’.’ ' Breaking-up Dance. 1

On Friday Miss Brewer and her pupils gave a very successful breaking-up dance. The supper table was very effectively decorated with crimson tulips. Miss Brewer wore a becoming gown of black silk with berthe of cream laee; Mrs. D’Arcy, white silk with lace and chiffon; Mrs. G- Marshall, pale blue, crystalline over glace silk, with bands of black velvet on her decollete; Miss D. Marshall, white lace robe over satin with draped skirt, caught at tlhe foot with satin rosette, and the same in her corsage; Mrs. Hutton, pale green chiffon taffetas robe with chiffon, and her corsage outlined with silk in a darker tone; Mrs. E. Cowper, electric blue charmeuse robe and gold thread embroidery; Mrs. Cameron, black satin gown with chiffon and jet on her corsage; Miss Nolan (Gisborne) wore a becoming black silk froek with wide bands of silk embroidery; Miss Symes (Auckland), pale heliotrope charmeuse gown, the decollete was made with vest of chiffon outlined with silk and gold thread embroidery; Miss Parkins, pastel blue .silk robe, with silver sequins on her corsage; Miss H. Bates, pretty heliotrope crepe de chine froek with chiffon; Miss Cleghorn (Wellington), silvery pink charmeuse gown with laee and touch of silver on her decollete; Mrs. Bates wore a dull'silk gown with touch of white on her corsage; Miss Dymock, white silk frock with laee and chiffon; Miss Gressoh wore a pale blue silk with white on her corsage: Miss Krull, black silk gown with beautiful lace on her decollete; Miss Thompson (Australia) wore a smart frock of pale heliotrope crystalline with vest of cream chiffon; Miss Gow, old-rose shaded silk frock,' with silver and floral silk on her.corsage; Miss Brettargh. rose pink crystalline over silk, with ribbon the same tone in her coiffure; Miss C. Nixon, white silk froek with lace and chiffon; Miss D. Brettargh, pale pink silk with lace on her decollete; Mrs. Marshall (England), wore a smart gown of emerald green charmeuse, with touch of gold on her corsage. Personal. Dr. Wilson, of Wanganui.Jeft last week for a trip to Australia. - • ’ ... Mrs. Gilfillan ( Auckland) who lias been staying in Wanganui with her daughter, Mrs. Percy Lewis, has returned to her home, Mrs. Wall, of Wanganui, is staying in Wellington with her - sister, Mrs. Eric Riddiford. Mrs. Dodgshun, of Wellington, who has been staying in Wanganui with friends, has left for a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. T. Harper, of* Waipukurau, is on an extended visit to her sisters in Wanganui.

HUIA.