AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 21, 24 May 1911, Page 62

AUCKLAND.

May 20. The Governor at the Hospital. THE laying of the foundation stone of the new Nurses’ Home was performed by the Governor, Lord Islington, on Tuesday afternoon, and was a most interesting function. His Excellency was accompanied by Lady Islington. L'pon their arrival they were met by the Chairman of the Board, Mr P. M. Mackay. The nurses, in their becoming uniform, formed a eharming guard of honour for their Excellencies who passed between the lines of smiling faces to their seats. Mr Mackay gave a short history of the hospital, and the increasing need for more accommodation for the nurses, and. judging by the description he gave us of the building, the nurses will have most comfortable quarters when it is finished. His Excellency made a most interesting speech, and he laid great stress upon the need of making a nurses’ home in every way comfortable and artistic, for the greater the contrast between her surroundings when she was off duty, and the conditions under which she worked, the more efficient her work was likely to be. Dr Pabst, as chairman of the honorary medical staff, made a good speech, and explained to us why so much larger a staff of nurses was needed. It was to establish the eight hours system. It had at last been discovered that nurses were just like other people and should only work eight hours a day. Dr. Pabst told rather an amusing story of a nurse who was doing private nursing, who. when she tried to arrange for some sleep, was met with the astonishing remark. "Why I thought yon were a ‘trained nurse.’ ” The Mayor of Auckland, Mr C. J. Parr, also spoke. Her Excellency- was pree'nted with a pretty bouquet by the chairman's little daughter, Vera, which was a gift from the hospital staffs. Having another engagement, I did not wait for afternoon tea, but I hear that it was delicious. Lady Islington looked charming in a black velvet suit, with a close toque of seal, with a pink camellia at the side: the Mayoress. Mrs C. J. Parr, wore a big brown cloth motor coat and a smart black seal toque. At Home. The president and committee of the Young Women's Christian Association gave an "At Home"’ to greet Lady Islington. who is their patroness, on Thursday afternoon. The big diningroom of the Institution in Wellesley -

street was simply packed, many having to stand, a fact which emphasised. the need of a larger building. Not but wha| there is a much stronger reason, and that is that sometimes in one week them will be twenty girls, who are strangers, come and want beds, and there is hot even a coueh to give them, and they will “only give us a chair and a rug and we will put up with it.’’ Her Excellency, who was attended by Miss Stapleton-Cotton, and Captain Boseawen, was received upon her arrival by the president, Mrs Maetier. the ex-president J Mrs W. S. Wilson, and members of the Executive of the Association. Miss • tillwell, M.S., the general secretary, made a really good speech. She told us lots of interesting facts, which showed the splendid work that had been done, and the great usefulness of the institution. Lady Islington, who seems to be quite at home when speaking on r rb j e » t ’ made spiendid speech. Her Excellency told us that it waa visiV , niee 4‘ ng -Anderson during het visit to New Zealand that her interest! had been aroused in the work of thd AV.t.A. Much had been done bv Miss Anderson to make clear the aims and objects of the Association, and all who had met her would never forget her striking personality and her charming character. Her Excellency said sha was keenly interested in the work, and she only hoped, that if, in anv way shq could help them, they would not hesis fate to ask her. Mrs Hamilton Hodges and Madam Chambers sang for us most pleasingly. The accompaniments wera Payed by Miss Lusher. Afte r thh afternoon tea was handed round, and much enjoyed. I forgot to mention that Lady Islington was presented with a charming bouquet by a prettv little girl a daughter of Mrs Knight I ‘believe, and her Excellency delighted the many motherly hearts when she stooped and kissed the child. Lady Islington was very charming to everyone she came in contact with, and I feel sure she has rarely, if ever, been the honoured guest at any function, where she. has left such a good impression. Among the very large number present it was hard to‘discover the ones I knew, but the following I noticed: Mrs T. C. Williams, and Miss Elsie Williams, Ml-S Richmond and Miss Richmond. Mrs Knight, Mrs Bloomfield. Mrs L. R. Bloomfield, Mrs Harry Bloomfield', Mrs. Briffault, Miss Seaman.’ Mrs. Frater, Mrs Sweet, Mrs Cameron. Mrs C. J. Parr, Mrs W. E. Hutchison, Mrs Whitney, Mrs Bedford, Mrs Lusher and the Misses Lusher and numbers of others, A bevy of girls in white frocks handed round the tea, and everyone's comfort was well looked after.

P*«k Tern, Mia* Erie Vaile gave a very eajoyable b&k tea for her girl friend* at her reaid«nce, Amey-road, Remuera, on Thur* day afternoon. The tea table looked yenr. pretty with tangerine nasturtium* and lycopodium. Miss Gladys Erabn won the first prize, and Miss Kate Devore carried off the second. During the afternoon Mrs. Vaile played several piano selections. The afternoon was bright, and all the guests passed a very happy time. Mrs. Vaile wore a black corded silk; Miss Vaile was daintily frocked in a cream embroidered dress with silver girdle. The guests included: Miss Pricket, Miss Bertha Workman, Mrs. W. H. Graham, Misses Rose (2), Devore (2), Steele. Rhodes (2). Mrs. H. E. Vaile, Mrs. Sydney Vaile, Miss Erson, Miss Aiekin. Mrs. W. Gaudin, Mrs. Isaacs, Miss Bertha Butler, Miss Mahon, Mrs. Harold Mahori, Misses Lindsay (2), Winnie Kent, Tylden, Mrs. Swinburne, Misses Marriner (2), Mrs. C. Butcher, Misses Ix>rd Walsh, Mrs, Bollard. Mrs. Longuet. A Successful Dance. The dance given by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane in honour of their eldest daughter Phyllis’ debut was a bright, jolly one. The hall looked awfully well. The walls were completely hidden with bunting, and long mirrors were placed at intervals on the walls with good effect. Sapper was served on the stage, which was hidden by a curtain. Ices and other delectable things were served in a small room off the stage. Tire long verandah was carpeted and closed in with canvas, and made a cosy sitting-out place. The floor was perfect, and as the night was n. cold one dancing was keenly enjoyed by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Macfarlane received their guests at the foot of the stage steps, and were charmingly assisted by the debutante (Miss Macfarlane), who saw that everyone had a good time. Mrs. Macfarlane wore a beautiful grey froek of channeuse satin, draped with crepe de chine in the same tone, and finished with beautiful embroidery; Miss Phyllis Macfarane looked pretty in her dainty white frock of channeuse satin with a tunic of ninon edged with crystal trimming, pretty pearl embroidery finished the bodice, and some pearls were worn in the hair. A beautiful shower bouquet completed the toilette. Many people took this opportunity of .wishing • bon voyage” to Miss du Rieu, who leaves Auckland on June 3rd for California, where she is to be married. Miss du Rieu wore a maize-colourcd rich silk, which was beautifully embroidered, some cream lace finished the bodice, a brown and gold scarf was worn, and long brown gloves completed an artistic toilette; Lady Lockhart looked handsome in a black frock made over blue, the bodice having touches of pale blue and lattice work of black jet beads, which was very smart; Mrs. Buckleton wore a pale pink toilette with panels of cream laee; Mrs. Kingswell wore a lovely froek of grey channeuse satin with overdress of black and a lovely cream scarfe; Mrs Edward Morton wore a smart frock of black satin veiled with black silk fisher net, the bodice had a garniture of silver and white beads, some of the same trimming l»eing used on the bodice; Mrs Noakes looked especially nice in black: Mrs P. Lawrence wore black satin, and a blue scarf; Mrs Edmunds, black silk, with

tunic of ninon edged with jetted trimming; Mr* P. Dignan looked well in * lovely eream frock; Mr* Major looked pretty in blue add silver; Mia* Jessie Reid wore' a short dancing frock of pale grey charmeuse with tunic of pink silk striped ninon; Mis* France* Grierson was admired in a lovely frock of palest blue satin, with an exquisite silk embroidered overdress in cream, touches of pale blue and gold, and gold shoes completed a charming toilette; Miss Una Buddle looked dainty in cream, with red roses in her hair, and red shoes; Miss Dorothy Biss looked charming in grey chartneuse and ninon, with gold embroidery on the bodiee; Miss Dorothy Nathan wore a picturesque ivory satin frock, with electric blue ribbon round her hair; Miss Winnie Alexander wore a cream satin short frock, with tunic of pale blue ninon; Miss Dolly Denniston, pale pink; Mrs Hector Pieree looked charming in a smart pale yellow frock; Miss Jean Richmond wore cream; Miss Ethna Pierce wore pale blue net over channeuse. with spangled trimming: Miss Ursula Williams (Gisborne), cream satin; Miss A. Carr wore a very dainty blue frock; Miss Ruth Spencer looked sweet in her dainty frock of palest blue ninon, with touches of the palest pink; Miss Ruth Horrocks looked nice in palest pink; Miss Dora Bedford (New Plymouth) wore vieux rose; the Misses Mary and Jessie Geddis wore white; Miss Marjorie Lindsay wore a frock of pale pink ninon, which was very becoming; Miss Elsie Commons wore a pretty white frock, with a touch of pink; Miss Hazel Buckland wore a smart reseda green frock: Miss Eileen Dyer (Rotorua) looked pretty in a smart electric blue frock, with touches of blaek and gold: Miss Rhodes wore a dainty frock of palest green; Miss Stevenson looked pretty in her green frock, which had an overdress of black jetted net; Miss Sylvia Thorpe was graceful in pale pink; Miss Lindsay; Miss Nesta Thomas looked smart in her grey and white froek; Miss Thomas was dainty in white; Miss Jenny Nicholl wore white; Miss Hellaby looked well.in pink, with bands of lovely lace; Miss Keogh; Miss Isidore Cumming wore her pretty debutante froek and a pale blue scarf. Dance at Epsom. A most successful young people's dance was given in the Epsom Hall by Miss Vivian Burton and Miss Lucy Austin. About 60 couples danced, and many pretty dresses were worn. -Miss Austin, white satin and muslin; Miss Vivian Burton, pink silk and velvet: Miss Nellie Moor, white silk, with touches, of ycHow; Dossie Austin, pale pink; Miss Belle Jefferys, smart white silk; N. Vaile, pretty blue silk; Miss Edwards (debutante), lovely white ninon, and silver fringe; Miss Madge Hay. nattier blue; Miss Kingswell. dainty white silk and silver; Miss Cottril, white satin: Alice Leeds, pale blue: Winnie Leeds, white silk and silver; May Heather, blue silk: D. Montague, pink net; Miss Potter, white satin; Zoe Kelly, blue silk; Rebe Clark, white silk and laee (debutante) ; Enid Dean, blue silk; Irene Rankin, dainty white silk and silver; Mona Robinson, white silk: M. Wright, pale blue; Miss Birth, lovely heliotrope satin: K. Churton, pink silk, shoes and stockings to match: Lois Baiby, mauve silk and silver; Gwen. Mill, smart blue silk and velvet; Miss Monson (Napier), lovely white

•ilk and lace; Zoe Moses, white silk and ailver trimming; E. Isemongvr, pretty blue silk; Mrs Austin. black crepe d« chine; Mrs E. W. Burton, handsome black satin, and jet fringe; Mrs Rankin, lovely green silk; Mrs Leede, smart black net and silk; Mrs E. Leeds, pink ninon: Mrs Isemongvr, black silk; Mrs Murray, pale blue; Mrs Cottrii, black velvet and jet; Miss Simpson, |>ale pink brocade; Miss H. Simpson, white satin and pink; Miss Snaith, pale blue silk. An Enjayable Party. An enjoyable party was given by Mr and Mrs Thomas Lindsay at their residence, "Camaelia,” Balfour-road, Parnell. The party was given partly for the members of the "Dreadnought Tennis Club,” and partly as a farewell to Miss Ellison, -who is returning to Napier. Some time was spent in playing euchre. Miss Peaeocke winning first prize, and Miss E. Sheppard second. Dr. English and Mr Brewer won the gentlemen’s prizes. During the evening Miss Maris Clark and Mr Eric Cumming sang. Supper was served in the dining-room, the table being prettily decorated with yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs Lindsay received her guests in a handsome black velvet evening frock: Miss Lindsay looked pretty in pink silk; Miss Clladys Lindsay, white frock, relieved with blue; Mrs Reggie Lindsay was charming in a white crepe de chine, with crimson roses; Miss Ruth Ellison (Napier) wore white; Miss Pycroft, white; Miss Sheath, white; Miss Cora Clark, green silk; Miss —. Clark, white: Miss Goldsworthy looked pretty- in white; Miss L. Peaeocke, blue; Miss Peaeocke, yellow; Miss L. Atkinson was dainty in white; her sister wore green; Miss Horrocks, white; Miss Cooke was dainty in pink; Miss Metcalf, pink; Miss Davis, white; Mrs Brewer was graceful in black crepe de chine; Miss Totton, white: Mrs Pycroft wore a lovely green silk frock: Miss Ruth Whyte looked very well in a black crepe de chine; Miss Sheppard wore white and pink; Miss Letty Wilson wore black; her sister was in white.- Messrs Lindsay (2), Pycroft, Smith. Sheath, Cumming, Mclntosh; Gossit, Ward. Keogh. Totton, Brewer, Whyte, Cook, Peaeocke, H. Cook, and Dr. English. Personal. Mrs T. Cotter left on Monday for Sydney. to join her daughter, who has been spending a few months with Mrs Hain. They intend, staying some weeks in Sydney before .returning to Auckland. Mrs Chas. Gross, who has been the guest of Sir John and Lady Campbell for the past .week, returned to Christ- , church yesterday. t •- - Miss Mary Foster (Remuera) is on a visit to friends in Sydney. Mrs Edward Russell, who has been staying in‘-Sydney for the past month, returned to Auckland by the steamer last Sunday.

PHYLLIS BROUN.