AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 7, 16 August 1911, Page 63

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August 12. A Delightful Party. , T\ RS. W. WARE, Remuera, gave ill a delightful party °u Wed- £ nesday. While the guests / were arriving, and in the intervals, delightful music was played by ft ladies’ orchestra, which was arranged by Mrs Petrie and Miss Draper, piano. The other players were Misses Dorothy Martin and Olivia Morrison, violins; J iss Dobie, viola; Miss Burgess, flute. XVlien everyone had arrived, a charming little operetta called "Cups and Saucers,” staged by Mrs Morrison, was given by Mrs Cole (nee Ida Sharland), end Mr. Guy Pierce. The play is quaint and smart, and the singing of the two actors was delightful. After this, followed a very clever recitation given by Mr Easter, who made a great "hit,” and had to respond to an encore. Later on Mr Easter again recited, much to everyone’s delight. A comedietta called the "Play Actress," was given, very Cleverly dramatised from a little story by dramatis personae:—Sir Gerald Dicey, Mr Fitzroy Peacocke; (a gay baronet, Mr Archie Denniston; Lady Dicey (an unsophisticated wife), Miss Jessie Reid; Mistress Gordon (a play actress). Miss Blanche Peacocke; Bertha (a confidential maid), Miss A. Carr. All the characters were well played, there was only one faultit was not long enough. Part of the large hall was curtained off for a stage, and the guests grouped themselves up the wide staircase, and in the hall. The scene was very charming when the curtain was drawn, and the actors in their charming early English costumes made a pretty picture. Miss Jessie Reid looked lovely in her panniered skirt and large black hat and powdered hair and patches, also Mrs Cole in dainty pink with touch of black. Miss Peacocke Wore a lovely frock and acted splendidly*; Miss A. Carr was a charming maid in blue and white with a bewitching c.p. Miss Draper sang most pleasingly* tvo songs. Mrs Ware looked well in a smart frock of black charmeuse, with node net over dull gold embroideries; Mrs Rickett wore black satin; Mrs Louis Mvors wore a black gown with bertha ot lovely lace; Mrs Archie Clark, black

jetted net over charmeuse; Mrs Morrison, black; Miss Morrison, white; Miss — Morrison wore a lovely frock of silk embroidered net in a dainty tone of pink ; Mrs. David Nathan wore a very smart frock of rose pink charmeuse, veiled with grey ninon, and lovely embroideries, a wreath of small roses in her hair; Mrs Fred Waller wore a smart black ninon and charmeuse frock; Mrs Parr, black; Mrs Buckleton, vieux rose charmeuse with overdress of black spangled net; Mrs J. R. Reed, black ninon over dull green; Miss Shuttle-

(worth, black silk and lade; Miss Shuttleworth, black and white; Mrs. Rose wore a pretty grey charmeuse frock with embroidery; Mrs Percy Williams looked well in a lovely frock of white charmeuse; Mrs Harry Bloomfield looked charming in black, with tunic of blue net and finished with embroidery in blue tones; Mrs. Roberton wore a pretty frock of white charmeuse veiled with dewdrop net; Mrs. R. Dargaville, black; Mrs John Reid wore a handsome black velvet frock with touch of silver and white on the bodice; Mrs Edmunds, white crepe de chine and lace; Mrs Pabst looked dainty in white charmeuse; Mrs Pilling wore a pretty white charmeuse veiled with black ninon; Mrs A. Ferguson, black charmeuse; Mrs Dignan wore a smart black and white frock; Mr 11. O. Nolan, wore a pretty black toilette; Mrs Sydney Thorne-George !|ooked charming in pink; Mrs Leo Myers wore a smart black over green frock; Mrs Charlie Nathan, white and palest pink; Miss Blanche Boullion, white silk and lace; Miss Burgess, pale pink ninon over silk; Miss J. Draper looked pretty in palest pink ninon over silk; Miss Connie. Draper wore blue ninon over silk; Miss Marfin looked pretty in a smart frock of blue ninon over rose pink charmeuse; Miss Stevenson wore pale grey. A Card Party. The Remuera Tennis Club gave a very enjoyable bridge and euchre party on Tuesday night. The Piccadilly Tea Rooms, where the party was held, is a delightful place for anything of this sort. One end of the room was devoted to bridge and the other to euchre of the, progressive type. At the end of four rubbers, the bridge scores were counted up, and it was found that Mrs George Roberts was the lucky winner, receiving a charming prize. Mr W. Cummings, won the men’s

prize. The euchre prizes were won by Miss Marriner and Mr Williams. Dainty refreshments were handed round, and the evening generally was voted a sue cess. The party was arranged by the Misses Myra Read, Eileen Barstow, and Beryle Keesing, and Mr Longuet. Mrs Larner presented the prizes, and was wearing a lovely frock of black charmeuse, with a tunic of steel beaded net, and a becoming touch of blue on the bodice; Mrs G. Roberts wore a black and white toilette; Mrs. Grant wore a pretty pale blue frock ami a beaten silver scarf; Mrs W. Nicoll, black 'taffetas; Mrs Det t man wore white; Mrs Colegrove, black charmeuse and lace relieved with pastel embroidery; Mrs P. Laurence, black satin lined with ninon tunic; Mrs Elliott Davis wore a smart frock of black charmeuse with a lace tunic; Mrs Louisson, black charmeuse veiled with shot red beaded net, and a ’smart qerise velvet belt with high bows;; Mrs Duncan Clark wore pale blue and white; Mrs. Frater, black; Mrs. Hill, pale blue; Mrs. \V. Biown, white satin, and lace; Mrs. Abbott, white satin, veiled with gold tissue; Mrs. Allan Brown looked pretty in pale heliotrope charmeuse and white; Mrs. George Elliott looked charming in palest blue; Mrs. Commons, black; Mrs. Young wore a smart little brown and gold frock; Mrs. Marriner wore black, and a lovely coat of black with gold embroidery; Miss Elsie Commons, white silk voiie; Miss Winnie Commons, pale blue; Miss Johnston, white silk and lace; Miss Myra Reed, white, and a pretty blue coat; Miss Maggie Frater, looked pretty in a very dainty pale blue taffeta, with white lace and net; Miss Eileen Barstow wore pale yellow; Miss Beryle Keesing wore white charmeuse, with a bunch of vivid scarlet flowers on her bodice; Mrs. Mui gan, Miss Marriner, Miss Workman, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. 11. Rainger. A Dance. Mrs Hartland, “Guildford,” Ladies’ Mile, Remuera, gave a charming little dance in honour of the coming of age of her son Leslie. The house was prettily decorated with arum lilies and bowls of violets, and the supper table was much admired. Everyone had a delightful time, and were sorry to go home. Mrs Hartland wore a handsome black toilette, Miss Marianne Hartland wore a pretty frock of pink charmeuse. Mrs Cecil Hawkins, black and cream; Miss Gwen looked sweet in her pretty grey charmeuse frock; Miss Kathleen Millar, blue; Miss Jennie Niccoll wore white charmeuse and ninon; Miss Lucy Austin looked charming in a pretty frock of pink silk with overdress of net; Miss Eva Cumming, white charmeuse, with tunic of emerald green ninon; Miss Mamie Hesketh, pink charmeuse; Miss Elsie Commons looked nice in white; Miss T. Cummins, white; Miss Elsie Francis (Christchurch) wore a green frock; Miss Jessie Geddes, Miss Phyllis Macfarlane, Miss Ruby Rhodes, Miss T. McLennen, Miss T. Holford, Miss Ruby Hadfield, Miss Connie Craig. Ladies' Benevolent Society. The Auckland Ladies’ Benevolent Society has decided to have a street c‘fllection on Saturday, September 2. It is more than three years since this Society has made an appeal for funds to the general public. It will delight the

hearts of these ladies if girls will com? forward to take up collections, and if subscribers will try and interest their friends to help and send along a subscription, so as to make this 1911 collection a record one. Competition Afternoon. A pleasant little competition afternoon was given on Wednesday by Mrs R. S. Reynolds at her residen *e f ‘’Wenona,” Devon port, to the girl friends of her daughter. The prizes were carried away by Miss J. Mason (Melbourne), Miss Z. St. Clair, ami Miss C. Best. The table was tastefully decorated with violets and narcissus, with an effective arrangement of yellow and mauve ribbon. Mrs Reynolds wore black and white; Miss Reynolds looked neat in white book muslin; Miss Birch looked charming in cream net, piped with blue. Among those 1 noticed were: Miss L. Goudie looked well wearing a cotreccoloured gown, black velvet hat; Miss R. Rees George, dark costume, navy blue hat; Miss K. Bigg-Wither, navy blue; Miss Miller, green costume, white velvet hat; Miss Cardno, blue velvet, emerald green toque; Miss E. Mason, dark costume; Miss N. Bennett, cream dress, relieved with black; Miss Wyatt, brown costume; Miss M. Evans, green costume,, hat to match. Personals. Among those who have gone to Cambridge for the golf tournament are Mr and Mrs Felix Kelly, Mr and Mrs P. Laurence, Mrs J. B. Macfarlane, Mrs Edmunds, Mr and Mrs Louisson, Mr and Mrs H. Tonks, Mrs E. Firth, Misses Ethna Pierce, Gwen Pierce, Madge McLean, Hilda Bloomfield. About thirty members of the Parnell Tennis Club presented Miss Alice Davey with a set of ebony backed brushes, and a leather hat box. Miss Davey has gone to Vancouver for an indefinite period, and carries with her the affection and good wishes of her club mates. Mr. and Mrs. L. Moritzson, of Dunedin, who have been staying at Cargen for the past six weeks, returned to their home on Saturday. Dr. George Fenwick, son of Mr. G. Fenwick, managing director of the “Otago Daily Tinies” Company, has arrived in Auckland, and intends starting in practice here. He is putting up at Cargen. Mrs. Tanton, who has been staying in Auckland for some time, gave a delight ful ‘‘At Home” at Cargen .on Wednesday, between twenty and thirty guests being present. The draw ing room and lounges were tastefully decorated with palms and flowers, ami looked delightful. Mrs. Tanton returned to Sydney on Monday, Miss Tanton staying on in Auckland for a further few weeks. Mr and Mrs Louis Moritzon returned to Dunedin by the Monowai last Saturday. A large number of friends went down to the wharf to see them oil’. Miss Fannie Maunsell and Mr Harry Maunsell, from the Wairarapa, are amongst other guests staying at the Grand Hotel. Dr. and Mrs Leaf ham and Miss Leaf ham (New Plymouth), who have been staying in Auckland for the past week, left by the Tofua yesterday, en route for Europe.

PHYLLIS BROUN.