AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 18, 2 November 1910, Page 63

AUCKLAND.

October 31, The French Club. THE FRENCH CLUB held the last meeting of their session on Tuesday, and, in spite of a very

wet night, there was quite a large gathering, and a charming evening was spent. A delightful programme of musiq, song, and story had been arranged by Mesdames Parkes and C. Buddle. The stage looked so pretty, arranged as a drawing-room, and bowls of lovely pink roses and tall groups of arums made a pretty setting for the various items. . Miss P. Boult, in a pretty pale .blue frock, sang a dainty Chanson with violin obligato cleverly played by Miss Dorothy Baker, who looked dainty and girlish in a pretty white ninon frock. Miss Elsie Hamilton had to respond to an imperative encore, her pianoforte solo was so much enjoyed; and she looked so nice in a velvet frock of a pretty shade of oldTose softened with lace. Miss Grelet sang a pretty song charmingly, and was wearing -a cream frock. Miss Peaeoeke and Air. Ferguson entertained us delightfully with their clever acting of “Au Crane Sous line Tempete.” Aliss Peacocke's flow of language (and tears when words,Jailed) never gave the poor nian a chance, to utter one single word, though he had been falsely accused of

forgetting an anniversary, and all the while had a charming gift ill hie pocket. However, ;_she forgave him —women are so very forgiving (when there is nothing to forgive), and the curtain fell on their reconciliation.Aliss Peaeoeke. wore a dark-mole velvet frock with handsome lace ‘ berthe. Miss' ’ Dorothy Baker played a violin solo,- the beauty of which surprised her listeners. She wins sympathetically accompanied by Mr. C.’ To’wsey,- who. later on provided quite the gems of the programme. Mr. Barry Coney was in splendid voice. Mr. Balham’s recitation was milch enjoyed. Tea was served at the end of the programme, after which Mr. Mahoney made a short speech, in which he tlfariked all who had helped on that and all the other evenings, and announced that the Club would adjourn till March next, when M. Boeufve would resume his presidency on his return from the Continent. Mrs. C. Buddle wore a smart black eharmeuse with lovely, real lace berthe; Miss Una' Buddle was in cream; Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Boult, Mrs. Colegrove, and the Misses Colegrove (2), Mrs. Cheoseman and Miss Cheeseman, Mrs. Stewart, Misses Draper (2), Misses Bouillon (2), Misses Tole (3), Miss Dorothy Ware, Alisa Al. Dargaville, Mrs. Southy-Baker, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Bob Isaacs, Miss Ralph. Full-Moon Club.

The Full Moon Club gave one of their delightful meetings at Mrs. A. Ferguson's, house. Epsom. There were three plays staged. The cast of two of them had to be altered almost at the last moment, owing to the illness of Miss Blanche Bouillon, whose place was tilled by Miss Mab. Rice and Aliss Hamilton, who both gave a pleasing rendering of their parts. “The Bishop’s Candlesticks,” which is adapted from “Les Miserables.” by Victor Hugo, was splendidly done by Mr.. Ferguson, as the Bishop; Miss Hamilton, the Bishop's Sister; and Miss P. Boult, Maid; Dr. Bamford, the Convict; and Messrs. G. Pierce and Bouillon, Gen-

darmes. “The Peacemaker” is a charming little play, and all the parts were well acted by the following:—.Miss Mab Rice, Miss P. Boult, Miss E. Pierce, Mr G. Pierce, and Mr Bouillon. “The Family Skeleton,” written by Mr Ferguson, was smart and funny. The Family Skeleton being a “Chop Bone,” a symbol of “Scratch Meals,” the result of “Croquet and Bridge.” “A Dreadful Warning,” which, at this season, has a peculiar significance, . was brightly acted. The characters were taken by Air and Mrs Ferguson, Miss Peaeoeke, and Aliss ,E. Pierce. Among the many guests present were: —.Airs G. Pierce, Professor and Mrs Egerton, Air and Airs Greig, and Aliss Greig, Airs L. Peake (Waikato), Airs Browning, and Aliss Al. Browning, Airs Archie Clark. Airs Rankin Reed, and Aliss Alavis Reed, Airs Louis Myers, Mrs Leo. Myers, Airs David Nathan, and Aliss Dorothy Nathan, Aliss Gillies, Miss Rooke, Airs and Air H. Horton, Airs Ware, Airs Buddle, Aliss Una Buddie, Airs George Bloomfield, Miss A. Carr, Alisses Draper, Lennox, and many others. On the Links.

Middlempre Park Golf Links were en fete on Saturday last. The weather was almost perfect, just a trifle too windy, perhaps, but otherwise lovely. The afternoon's fun started with a mixed foursomes match, Captain v. Secretary, which resulted in a somewhat easy win for the secretary’s team, who, out of 28 matches, finished seven up. As the secretary said, “the captain had some very good players on his . side, but did not know- how to pick a team.” Prizes were given for the lowest medal round; this was won by Aliss Isabel Clark and H. Richmond, who were playing very well. We had afternoon tea, and then ■went out. for another round, arriving back with a keen edge on our appetite. fOn a table at the end of the Ulen’s room the prizes were displayed —such lovely big cups. The winners of the Championship Cup and the George Cup hold them for a year, and are presented with a replica. The Ernest Bloomfield Rose Bowl is very handsome. This has the winner’s name inscribed, and if won three times in succession, becomes the property of the winner. .List as we were in the midst of admiring the prizes Aliss Winnie Cotter started a beautiful waltz, which went on and on, and yet we wanted more. We were called to order by the captain (who, I may say, was breathless), and ho told us Airs. Harry Clark would present the prizes, which she did most gracefully. After this Air. Guy Pierce sang, and, as usual, had to respond to an encore. Thon came a mad set of Lancers, which can •better be imagined than described. Aliss Afuriel Dargaville sang charmingly. Then dancing commenced again, until it became a case of “the Light (hat Failed,” a gentle reminder that it was time to get ready for the special train which was due at half-past nine. When we were packed in, and people got sorted out a bit, the fun became fust and furious, and opinions are divided between the merits of “a Highland fling,” as danced by a “leading official" of the Club with the guard's cap over his left eye, or the sword dance by a “rising player” between crossed matches; ov a love duet listened to by the fair one’s “jealoue husband.” It was quite the jolliest party ever arranged by the Golf Club, and we hope it is to be a.t least inn annula.l one. The Committee, Air. Harry Clark, Mr. Bruce, Air. Dargaville, Mr. Guy Pierce, assisted by Mrs. W. R.

Bloomfield, Miss Henderson, and Miss Jean Richmond, deserve a special vote of thanks. The more, sober minded golfen, played bridge in the ladies’ club room. • Among those present were: — Dr. and Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bloomfield, Air. and Mrs. W. Colbeck, Mr. and Mrs. H. Tonka, Airs. W. R. Bloomfield and Miss Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs; Harry Clark, Mrs. Buddle and Miss Una Buddle, Mbs T. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Alaefarlane, Mr. and Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs. P. Lawrence, Miss Gillies, Aliss Rooke, Mrs. Markham, Aliss. Ware. Air. and Miss Dargaville, Alisses Browning. Boult, Richmond, Air. and Airs. Felix Kelly, Mrs. Davis, Misses Thorpe, Shuttleworth, Draper. Hesketh (2). Reid. Cooper. Ale Lean, Clark (3), Air. and Aliss Ruddock, Alisses Gorrie (3), Hull. Martin, Pierce, Reed, Coutts, Lennox, Air. and Mrs. Ball. Air. and Airs. Fergluson, Air. and Aliss Grieg, Alisses D. Nathan, Mr. an I Airs. W. AfcLoughlin, Air. and Mrs. W. Lloyd, Aliases Smith, Hellaby, Towle (2), Air. and Aliss Cotter, Mr. and Miss Frater, Air. and Mrs. Howard Richmond, Alisses Cameron, Leys, Rice, Oliphant, Cumming (2), Carr, Stevenson, Air. and Airs. E_ Horton, Alessrs. .Mclntosh. Cave, Frater (2), Towle, Caldwell, Shuttleworth. Sharland, Jackson (2). Burns, Hanna (2), Carr. Denniston. 11. Horton, Upton (2), Alexander. Kissling, Du Guerrier, Allen (2), Dr. Purchase, Dr. Parkes, Messrs. Evans and Cooper. Summer Sports. The Auckland Tennis and Croquet Clubs were opened on Saturday under delightful weather conditions. The flocking was mostly of the coloured linen coat and skirt order. The Croquet Club was opened by Air. Sydney Nathan. Airs. Edmiston provided afternoon tea for the croquet players. The tables looked pretty, decorated with blue and white flowers. Progressive croquet was played, for prizes presented by Airs Tom Reid, which were won by Airs Alitnes and Mrs Lance Andrews.

The Tenuis Club was opened by Air Bagnall, Mayor of Auckland, and: VieePresident of the Club, in the absence of the President. Tea was provided by the club. Two new flags were flown for the first time, a pennant and the New Zealand flag, lyliich have been presented by Airs I. Alexander to the Auckland (. lub. There were a large number of guests anil players, among whom were: Captain and Mrs Sharp, Aliss Bagnall. Mr anil' Airs Brigham, Mrs Lindsay. Mrs Roberts, Air and Mrs Aiilnes, Airs Henriques (Australia), Airs Ashton, Airs Farby, Airs K. Alexander, Miss Aloyer. Airs Philips, Airs Munro Clark. Aliss Pottkemper, Aliss Slater, Air and Airs Allen, Air and Airs Palethorpc. Airs Coulson, Airs Jowett, Airs Oldham, Alisses Woodrope (2 ) . ■ . ; ‘The official .opening of the Parnell Tennis Lawn took place on Saturday" lite function being, a very pleasant one. Players were delighted with the.condition "of the courts, andl sortie good games were enjoyed. Professor Seagar. in a neat little speech, declared the season open. Delicious afternoon tea was given by Airs Seagar. Among the guests present were: Airs Greig. Airs David Nathan, Professor and Airs Egerton, Rev. Mr and Airs Brugin, Air and Airs Cardoil, Air. All's and the Alisses Cooke (2), Mrs and the Alisses Atkinson, Airs Freeman.’ Airs arid Aliss AleCormick. Airs Abbott, Airs arid Alisses Basley, Airs P. Fraser. Aliss Alowbray. Airs and Miss Erson, Air and Airs Ward, Air and Airs' Hill. Airs and Aliss Aletcalfe, Mrs Rankin Reed and Aliss Alavis Reed, Airs Charlie Brown. Aliss K. Devore, Mrs Uptill Airs, and Aliss Walker, Airs Smith. Aliss Frater. Dr. Kinder, Airs Alexander. Mrs and Aliss Caro. Aliss Dews. Miss Parsons, and many otliers j t Personal. Air and Airs J. Stephens, of Wellington, have arrived in Auckland on a visit, and are staying at “Cargen.” Air and Airs George Richardson are at present in Auckland, and are putting up at “Cargen." Amongst the passengers by the Arawn, shortly to arrive from London, are Captain J. A. Fergusson, R.N., and Airs Fergusson and her three little girls. Captain Fergusson is a son of the late Sir Janies Fergusson, at one time Governor of New Zealand, and Airs Fergusson is a daughter of Airs T. C. Williams. “Wiekford," Prinees-street. They are likely to remain for several months in the Dominion, and are coming straight to Auckland In the first place.

Mrs and Miss Dorothy SAm, wfio have been staying at “Glenalvon” for the past six weeks, left by the East (. oast steamer last week en route for their home in Dunedin. Mrs Herbert Marshall, who been spending a couple of weeks at Penrose with her mother (Mrs Bailey; left yesterday by steamer for her home in Napier. Miss Sybil Haggitt (Dunedin), after a short stay in Auckland, returned to the South last week. James A. Williams. Waihi is at present spending a very pleasant holiday with her sister. Mrs William Ratcliffe, Ipswich, Queensland, and intends to re turn to Auckland on the 20th November,

PHYLLIS BROUN.