SOUTH TARANAKI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 1, 5 July 1911, Page 67

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Hawera, June 30. A Dance. Mrs. Moore’s dance on Thursday night was pronounced a huge success." The night was cold, and everyone was keen to dance and have a good time. “Adbury” is a charming house for entertaining, and dancing took place in the large drawing-room and dining-room. A marquee was erected for cosy corners and sitting-out places—the ground being carpeted, and lit with Chinese lanterns. The spacious verandah was enclosed, and supper was served there, the table being prettily decorated with autumn foliage and red berries. This dance was given as a farewell for Miss Brett, who is leaving Hawera for Auckland where her parents reside. Mrs. Moore, who, with Miss Brett, received the guests, was wearing a handsome white silk frock, with a narrow black stripe, and trimmed with black velvet; Miss Brett, pretty white muslin, trimmed with embroidery insertion and white cord; Miss Moore, pink silk, trimmed with pink chiffon and cord; Miss M. Moore, blue charrneuse with silver sequin trimmings; Miss E. Moore, simple cream frock, relieved with pale blue; Mrs. B. Lysaght, rose pink frock; Mrs. Nicholas, handsome black brocade; Mrs. Glenn, wine coloured velvet Maltese lace berthe; Mrs. Wilson (Eltham), black silk; Mrs. Barton, prune coloured silk, covered with net, and bands of velvet; Mrs. Nolan, pretty black silk, overdress of beaded net, and jet trimmings; Mrs. Hobbs (Eltham), black velvet, relieved with cream lace; Mrs. Harrison ' (Eltham), cream satin j Mrs. C. Tonks, pale blue charmeusef Mrs. Kimbell, white chiffon taffeta Empire dress; Mrs. Hawken, pale blue fisher net over blue; Mrs. Wylds, frock of pink silk; Mrs. R. McLean, very pretty white ninon over charrneuse, with silver trimmings; Airs. Nalder, pale blue taffeta; Mrs. Bright, cream; Mrs. Fibyster, cream charrneuse corsage, trimmed with silk lace: Mrs. AlcDiannid, rose pink satin; Mrs. Bayley, grey ami black brocade; Mrs. Welts ter, black satin; Mrs. Duckworth, pale blue frock, with touches of black; Mrs. Bell, pink

silk; Mrs. F. Parkinson, eream fisher net over silk, pretty jewelled trimmings on corsage; Miss Lysaght, white floral silk, handsome black lace on corsage; Miss Koch, black silk froek; Miss Glynes (New Plymouth), grey ninon, corsage relieved with cream laee; Miss Wilson (Eltham), rose pink; Miss — Wilson, champagne silk, relieved with red; Miss Glenn, floral chiffon over pink, touches of black; Miss Q. Glenn, very handsome frock of crimson ninon over pale pink charmeuse, with steel trimmings; Miss Johnson, white satin, with ninon tunic; Miss Williams, heliotrope satin, chiffon tunic, edged with silver; Miss Nolan, black frock; Miss B. Nolan, pretty frock of silver blue charmeuse, veiled in ninon, and embroidered in pearls; Miss Reilly, dainty crepe de chine; Miss C. Reilly, turquoise blue satin charmeuse, finished with black; Miss Mcßae, white; Miss $. Williamson, cream silk with tunic of gold tissue; Miss Whitcombe, pink silk, relieved with silver and pink eord; Miss Stringer, deep yellow glace, with sequin trimmings; Miss W. Stringer, saxe blue charmeuse; Miss Gibson (Patea), cream net with gold embroidery; Miss Douglas, pink taffeta; Miss White, white silk crepe, with cream laee; Miss Young, pale blue, trimmed with silk lace; Miss Stare. pretty white froek of ninon, tunic finished with crystal beaded trimming; Miss Hamilton, saxe blue taffeta, relieved with black. Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Willis have gone for a trip to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Page have gone to Wellington for a few days. Miss Gordon (Masterton) is visiting her sister (Mrs. W. Bright). Miss Glynes (Now Plymouth), is the guest of Mrs. .Moore. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Lysaght are spending a short holiday in the Auckland district. Miss Douglas has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. Buckley and her small soft have returned from a trip to Rotorua.

JOAN.