STRATFORD.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 12, 22 March 1911, Page 66

STRATFORD.

March 17. Mountaineering Picnics. The glorious weather we are experiencing is responsible for all the picnics up the mountain. On Sunday no fewer than one hundred holiday makers drove up the Dawson Fall side, and. nearly as many rode and drove up to the Stratford House. Many more parties have gone up through the week. ■ports. Five rinks journeyed to Hawera yesterday to play on the local green. Hawera won by 33 points. The annual meeting of Um Golf Club

took place last night. Much interest is being taken this year in the club, as the links are now over the racecourse, which will be much more sporting than the old ones. Mr A. W. Budge .was elected president, Messrs Grint and Upiacke vice-presidents, Mr Cargill secretary, M.r F. N. Fussell captain; committee—Dr. Drllon-Carbery, and Messrs 8. .Spence, E. C. Robinson, and J. L. Stanford; auditor, Mr P. Skoglund. The Croquet Club brought its most successful season to a close (that is, as far as inter.club matches are concerned) with a match against Hawera. The following are the scores, Hawera players being mentioned first:—Miss Pratt and Mrs Cambell 17, v. Miss Dingle and Mrs Hobbs 28; Miss Turton and. Mrs Webster, 21 v. Mrs Munro and Mrs Dingle 28; Miss White and Miss Dingle 18, v. Miss Moore and Miss Munro 28; Mrs Cambell 23, v. Mrs Hobbs 28;" Miss Turton 14, v. Mrs Munro 20; Mrs Webster 11, v. Mrs Dingle 4. Totals: Hawera, 104; Stratford, 136. The swimming season was brought to a close also with a most enjoyable local meeting at the baths yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance, the races being very exciting, and some good exhibitions of diving, etc., were given; also some comic items. Various Entertainments. St. Patricks’ Night Catholic Social in the Town Hall was packed, dancing being kept up till the small hours. A good musical programme was rendered, some of the items being very pleasing. On Saturday night Mrs E. C. Robinson gave a small ladies’ bridge party, the guests being: Mrs Wake, Mrs Richards, Mrs Uniacke, Mrs Stubbs, Mrs Menzies, Mrs A. Rennell, Miss Glynes, Miss Wake, and the Misses James. Euchre Party.

Mrs Hogg (Midliirst) gave a delightful progressive euchre party on Monday, and 1 , in spite of the positive deluge, quite a large party ventured out by train. Mrs Hogg received her guests in a becoming turquoise blue chiffon cashmere, trimmed with black velvet and jet motifs; Mrs T. C. Fookes looked well in a green Shantung costume, with deep yoke of tucked net, green silk net insertion on bodice, black toque; Mrs Wake wore dark blue coat and skirt, large grey hat; Mrs Carbery wore black corded: silk coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Stubbs, grey blue costume, and toque to match; Mrs Uniacke, pretty rose coloured embroidered costume, large black hat; Mrs Porritt, handsome heliotrope silk robe, toque en suite; Mrs Menzies, white silk costume, electric blue hat trimmed with black wings; Mrs Copping, grey coat and skirt, blue and white straw hat; Mrs Raikes, becoming black silk costume, black chiffon turban hat; Mrs E. C. Robinson, white embroidered muslin, large blue straw hat; Miss Fussell, becoming khaki costume, large black hat; Misses I. and N. James, Miss Orbell, etc. The first prize was won by Miss Fussell; 2nd, Mrs T. C. Fookes; 3rd, Mrs Uniacke; booby, Mrs E. C. Robinson. The drawing-room was tastefully decorated with shaded heliotrope asters and grasses. The party was given for Miss Johnston, who is Mrs Hogg’S guest for a few days. Mrs F. Grant was “At Home” to a few friends on Tuesday afternoon.

Afternoon Party. On Thursday afternoon Mrs .Stubbs gave a charming afternoon party. The hostess wore a smart blue tunic costume, the bodice being effectively trimmed with copper coloured passementerie. Amongst the guests were: Mrs Johnston, wearing a pretty white embroidered muslin, with black beehive hat; Mrs Carbery, lavender poplin costume, black chiffon hat; Mrs A. W. Budge looked well in a handsome Paris lace robe, large picture hat; Mrs Crawshaw, white costume, feather boa, black toque; Mrs Uniacke, smart green striped Empire costume, large black hat with wings; Miss Alma Crawshaw (SydL ney), white Swiss embroidered costume, large white hat with roses; Mrs Hogg, becoming blue fine cloth robe, bodice braided in black Russian braid, black hat trimmed with gold guipure; Mrs Raikes, handsome striped black silk lace yoke, black tulle turban hat with blue aigrette; Mrs Wake, chic embroidered; heliptrope silk gown, with small toque en Pennell, brown silk costume, lint to match; Mrs A. Rennell, white dress, black hat; Mrs Porritt, heliotrope costume, toque en suite; Mrs E. C. Robinson, white embroidered cambric costume, largo green hat: Mias Butler, grey frock; Miss B. Butler, brown silk costume, hat to match; Miss Johnston, becoming

smoke grey 'Empire robe, burnt straw hat; Some music'll and vocal itema were pleasingly ■ rendered by Mrs Johnston, Miss Buffer, Mrs Robinson‘.Miss Johnston, and Mrs Rennell. Personal. Mrs Fookes, New Plymouth, is paying a short visit to her son, Mr T. C. Fookes. -Mrs A. W.- Budge has returned from New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Crawshaw have returned from a trip to Australia. Miss Alma Crawshaw’ (Sydney) is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Crawshaw. Miss O’Bryan, matron of the Hospital, has returned from Auckland. Mr Chinchen (Christchurch) has arrived, to take Mr Skoglund’s place in the National Bank. • Miss Glynes (Hawera) has been visiting friends in Stratford. Mr and Mrs Cox, New Plymouth, have been the guests of Mrs T. L. Paget. Miss Johnston (Hawera) is the guest of Mrs Hogg. Miss Trimble (Tnglew’ood) is visiti ig Mrs C. Penn. DENISE.