AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 25, 21 June 1911, Page 62

AUCKLAND.

JunelB. A Dance. ZTA RS. LINDSAY’S dance on ThursI ■ d a y night was very jolly and bright. The night was cold and / everyone was keen to dance and have a good time. “Edgell” is a very charming house for entertaining, with large rooms, spacious halls and corridors. The musicians were placed in the lower hall and dancing took place in two rooms. The “cosy corners” and sitting out places were delightful. Supper was served in the dining room, at small tables which were prettily decorated with scarlet salvia and autumn leaves. Ices and various “cups” were in favour, served at a “buffet” at the foot of the staircase. Dr. and Mrs Lindsay- were charmingly assisted by their daughters, who saw. that everyone had partners and generally had- a good time. Airs Lindsay wore a beautifully- fitting black

velvet Princess robe, with a berth# of beautiful real lace, and a becoming touch of blue ribbon on the deeolletago and in the hair; Aliss Lindsay looked pretty in a dainty froek of white floral chiffon over palest pink silk; Aliss Marjorie Lindsay looked charming in her pretty coming-out froek; Aliss —- Lindsay wore a dainty froek of palest pink ninon; Airs. Baume, senr., wore a very; handsome black and white toilette; Airs Benjamin wore a stnart froek of grey charmeuse with tunic of black ninon, and pretty touches of blue and silver; Airs C. Buddle wore a smart black frock; Airs Sydney Nathan wore a beautiful black and white frock; Airs Adams (South Island), wore a pretty shade of nattier blue charmeuse; Airs Parkes wore white silk, with panels of pink floral silk; Airs Edmiston wore uncommon frock of gray charmeuse, with tunic of vieux rose ninon and lovely embroideries; Airs Gilroy wore a pretty black frock, relieved with white; Airs Oliphant wore black and white; Aliss Alice Walker wore black and gold; Airs Owen looked well in a very smart black jetted frock, and white aigrette in het hair; Airs Louisson wore blue, with fine lace; Airs Bob Isaacs, as usual, looked, nice and wore a black frock; Aliss Edith Isaacs looked very pretty in black, with touches of blue, and a pretty hair, ornament; Aliss Bagnall wore pale pink

nlnoa with crystal beaded trimming; sdrs Donald wore a dark shade of vieux rose charmeuse; Mias Jessie Reid wore Peacock blue, and pale blue, and a pretty gauze scarf; Miss Stella McLean looked charming in a pretty frock of champagne coloured ninon over charmfuse, with gold fillet in the hair; Miss Hilda Bloomfield looked well in a pretty fshite ninon over charmeuse, and with silver spangled lace; Miss A. Carr looked dainty in a pretty little pale blue frock; Miss Florence Walker wore a lovely little frock of pale "pink channeuse With short tunic cut with square tabs ibordered with pink roses, trimmings of silver spangled trimming, and a wreath of pink roses in her hair; Miss Gladys Buddie wore a lovely lace overdress over pink satin; Miss Dot Biss looked well in pale grey and gold; Miss Una Buddle looked sweet in cream ninon ’tvitli berthe of point lace, and a wide Ifold of white satin on her hair; Miss Dorothy Nolan wore a very smart frock which suited her admirably; Miss Dorothy Nathan wore a very becoming little frock of pink ninon over charmeuse, with a smart sash, and pretty pink roses and ribbon in her hair; Miss Jessie Frater looked pretty in pale grey ninon over channeuse caught up "with pink roses; Miss Hazel Craig was very much admired in .her pretty blue frock veiled with Cerise chiffon, her head looked very 4mart with a swathing of crystal beaded net, and a cerise osprey; Miss Mildred Buller looked well in white ninon and charmeuse; Miss Betty Grierson wore her pretty coming-out froek of white charmeuse ninon and fur; Miss Etta Earl also wore her debutante froek, which tvas so very pretty; Miss — Gilroy was A debutante, and looked bright and [pretty in her dainty white frock, and her pretty posies of flowers; Miss Wylie, white ninon over silk, and red ribbon in her hair; Miss Sharland wore a pretty white frock and silver in her hair; Miss Mary Oliphant, a dainty white silk muslin inserted with lace over a pale pink Silk slip; Miss — Oliphant wore cream ninon; Miss Sheppard, yellow silk with pearl trimming, and fine white lace on the bodice; Miss Ruby Coleman looked handsome in a smart blue frock with short tunic of cream embroidered net, 'U’ith dainty wreaths of pink roses; Miss Beryl Keesing wore white satin with

tunic and white ninon; Miss Scott-Smith * looked pretty in a smart little frock of pale green charmeuse, with tunic of gold spotted ninon, bordered with palest heliotrope fringe and gold braid; Miss Doris Baldwin looked nice in champagne coloured ninon over charmeuse; Miss fjissy Guthridge wore a lovely frock of pale green charmeuse, trimmed with trystal beaded trimming, which had a touch of heliotrope in it. Miss Frater wore white; Miss Ruth Spencer looked charming in a pretty white froek; Miss Nesta Thomas, grey ninon over white charmeuse; Miss Una Saunders looked pretty in heliotrope and silver; Miss — Lusher wore pale blue ninon; Miss Muriel Payton wore a becoming dainty froek of pale green ninon; Miss Winnie Alexander wore white satin; Miss Roysie wore an uncommon shade of blue veiled with beaded net; Miss Dolly Denniston looked pretty in white; Miss Mair wore Wack and white; Miss Gladys Erson wore white ninon with bands of embroidery; Miss Cheeseman, cream silk; Miss Phyllis Maefarlane wore green charmeuse with tuni'c of reseda green ninon, an I gold embroideries on the bodice; Miss Mary Geddis wore a pretty lemon-colour-ed ninon frock; Miss Jessie Geddis, looked well in a pretty blue frock; Miss Bourne was admired in her pretty white charmeuse and ninon frock. Prince's Rink.

. Prince’s Skating Rink was very gay on Wednesday night hist, the occasion being a carnival. The floor has been relaid, and as far as one can judge without skating, the surface seems beautiful. The rink is beautifully lighted with electric globes, festooned across the room. One new touch is softly shaded (with pink shades) big lights, the effect beingvery pretty. All the arrangements went like clockwork, all the various events were decided promptly. The public were given voting papers, and as each competitor wore a large number it was quite easy to decide upon one’s favourite. The two most striking fancy dresses worn bv lady skaters was a nun in pure white (the only thing was she had much too roguish a smile for a nun), and the other was a Turkish lady in a rose-pink harem skirt and veil, with tunic of pale yellow satin embroidered with silver, laced at the sides with silver cords, the effect being very charming. Among the mien skaters Julius Knight filled the eye.

and was very well got up. The skater who represented a ship was cleverly got up in yellow oilskins, with a “port” and “starboard” light fixed at each side, a steering wheel in front and a life-buoy on his back, and a mast-head light oh his head. There were some pretty rainbow frocks. Red Riding Hood looked pretty, and the usual number of Japanese ladies and such like. There were two four-in-hand teams—the one consisting of four girls dressed like babies with “comforters” in their mouths and driven by a well-got-up nurse provoked much laughter. The skater disguised as a Scotchman was most awfully clever on skates, and just kept one’s heart in one’s mouth by his apparent narrow escapes. The exhiibtion of graceful skating was The exhibition of graceful skating was very pretty, an unusually large number competing. At Home.

In spite of the bad weather, there was a very fair attendance at the Federal Clubrooms on Monday night, when Miss Dija Fletcher gave an “At Home” for her students and friends. Miss Alice Coombe sang “Tell Me, My Heart” with ease, the execution of many of the passages being excellent. A dainty rendering of “Orpheus With His Lute” was given by Miss Brooke-Smith, and Miss Morrison was heard to advantage in her solo, “Angels Ever Bright and Fair.” The tone was excellent, but the opening of the recitative was weak. Mr. Hamilton has a pleasing light baritone voice, and sang well. Taking the pupils as a Whole, they are certainly learning to produce easy, sympathetic tone, and to sing smoothly, though, of course, they have yet much to learn. At Middlemore Park. The glorious weather on .Saturday tempted a lot of people out to the Middlemore Park links, where a mixed foursome match took place—always a very

popular function. Lots of people came out by road, but there was a big crowd which arrived by rail. After strolling about in the glorious sunshine watching the varied efforts of the golfers, tea was very welcome. There was just enough keenness in the air to put an edge on one’s appetite. Long tables were arranged on the wide verandahs. Each group of players was eagerly questioned as to, “What have you done,” and then came the tale of woe or joy. The winners proved to be Mr. Parker Upton and Miss Nellie Upton. Mr. A. Ferguson and Miss Roysie Greig, and Mr. P. Hay and Miss Mary Geddis tied for second place. Among those looking on were: Mrs. Archie Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thorne-George, Mrs. Duthie, Mr. and Airs. Lucas Bloomfield, Miss Una Saunders, Miss Jessie Reid, Mr. and Mrs. IMereer (London), Mr. and ,Mrs. W. Lloyd, Mrs. Markham, Mr. and Mrs. Blinksopp, Mrs. Harry Tonks, Mrs. R. A. Carr, Mrs. H. Horton, Mrs. W. Colbeck, Miss Maefarlane, Mrs. Richmond, Misses Richmond, Mrs. Felix Kelly, Miss Runcie, Miss Walker, and about 150 golfers. A Jolly Party.

The Dreadnought Tennis Club gave a very jolly party at the residence of Air. and Mrs. Thomas Lindsay, Parnell, on Saturday evening last. Ping pong was played for an hour, Miss Wilson winning the ladies’ prize, and Dr. English the gentlemen’s. The Misses Maris Clark and Mdssrs. E. Cumming and Rowley were responsible for the musical items. Mr. Bert Pycroft showed some very clever conjuring tricks. Mr. Wren gave some delightful recitations. The club must feel very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, not only for the use of their rooms, but for the admirable way they assisted the committee in entertaining the guests. Mrs. Lindsay looked handsome in a white

silk frock; Mias Lindsay was much admired in black crepe de chine; Miss Gladys Lindsay wore a pretty blue froek; Mrs. Reggie Lindsay wore her lovely bridal frock; Miss Hall (Bav of Islands’) looked pretty in white; Mias Shepherd (Papakura) wore black; Miss Goldsworthy, white; Miss Whyte wore pale pink satin veiled with black lace; Miss Butler wore a smart black toilette; Miss Shepperd looked well in white lace with touches of mauve; Miss Maris Clark, pretty blue frock; her sister wore grey; Miss Harrison, pink; Miss Wilson, white; Miss F. Wilson looked pretty in black lelieved with red; Miss Horrocks, white; Miss Cooke, pink; Miss Keogh, whiteMiss K. Keogh, a lovely frock of palest mauve; Mrs. Pycroft was much admired in pink; Miss Sheath, white and red; Miss Pycroft, white, with glint of gold on the bodice and broad belt with long end of gold tissue, shoes to match. Some of the gentlemen present were: Messrs. R. and L. Lindsay, Pycroft (2), Keogh, Gosset, 'Alexander, Rees George, Rowley, Maris Clark, Tatton, Cook, H. Cook, Laird, Wren, Laserort, and Eric Cumming. Personal.

Miss Grace Buller, aftef an absence of twelve months from Auckland, returned by the Tofua on the 17th.

PHYLIS BROUN.