AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVLI, Issue 10, 6 September 1911, Page 61

AUCKLAND.

Something New. THE Protection of Women and Children, and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society instead of having a bridge party or a dance, •whereby to gain funds for these two very deserving causes, hit upon the happy idea of working ‘’name quilts.” Each helper was given a square of .white linen divided into twenty-five squares, in each square the name or initial of someone was worked, and for this you paid one shilling, which also gave you a chance of winning the quilt when finished. Each of these squares was joined with an insertion of torchon, and the whole edged with a frill of the same lace. In the centre of one quilt was Lord Islington’s signature and the other Lady Islington’s. These quilts •were surprisingly handsome, and gave the effect of allover embroidery. On Monday afternoon the raffle took place. Mrs. McKail Geddes very kindly lent her ballroom for the afternoon. Everything was done in the most business like manner. Cn a table were two 'barrels, in one the numbers of the names (some fifteen hundred, I believe) were placed, and in the other all blanks but two, tickets which were marked “prize.” Mrs. Parkes drew the numbers, and the Mayoress (Mrs C. J. Parr) drew the others, and not until what seemed hundreds of nunvliers had been called, was “prize” drawn. This number was found to belong to a syndicate of six men. These names were put together, and drawn, Mr. Whittaker lieing the lucky man. The second quilt was won by Miss Saunders, of Melbourne, who was ‘the guest of Mrs Ben jamin for some time last winter. The lady had worked a square of names, and sent it over. Mrs. Benjamin, who has worked so hard organising this huge piece of work, read a statement of accounts. After all expenses had been paid, the societies will benefit to the extent of £GB odd. Mrs. Parkes called for a vote of thanks to

Mrs. Benjamin, which was carried with enthusiasm. Among those present were: .Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. John Reid, Mrs. Louis Myers, Mrs. Lawrence Nathan, Mrs. Devore, Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. David Nathan, Mrs. Colegrove, Mrs. Bernstein, Mrs, Felix Kelly, Mrs. Allen. At Home. The .Misses Bews, staff and pupils issued a very large number of invitations for Friday night to an “At Home” in St. Andrew’s Hall, which was simply packed to the doors. Miss Bews received the guests at the entrance to the hail, and when everyone had found scats the programme .started with a scene from early English history, “King Alfred and the Cakes.” This was remarkably well done, and the lines were spoken clearly and well. . Marjorie Moir as the Goatherd’s wife was a most charming little girl. Marjorie Regan was Alfred, King of England, Kathleen Bull was Earl Ethelred, and Olive Hutchison was a Minstrel -all very good. The second item was a country hornpipe, which w»s well danced by the following: Dorothea Wyatt, Betty Sherman, Marjorie Leary, Betty Fisher, f'eeille Earner, Kathleen Knight, Betty Gilflllan, Gwenllian Good, Marian Maefarlane, ■Bessie Walker, Nora Dargaville, Ruth Shepherd. Then came a scene from “Robin Hood.” King Richard (Coeur de Lion), Rae Dunnett. Three nobles, attendants on the king, Cecille Larner, ■Rene Thornton, Esnia Colby; Robin Mood, Margaret Paget; Little John, Betty iSharman; Much, Gwen Lyons;

Allan-a-Dale, Doris Bayly; Friar Tuck, Kathleen Irving; Merry Men, Muriel Newland, Doris Hume, Kathleen Abbot, Doreen Simson, Jean Buckleton; Maid Marian, Marjorie Allen; Lady Christabel, Marjorie Billing. This was effeo lively staged, and the children seemed to enter into the spirit of the play with zest. Then came the most ambitious item on the programme—the operetta, “The Enchanted Palace,” a new version of the well-loved “’.Sleeping Beiauty.” The King, Elsie Neill; Prime Emerald, Jessie Geddis; Chancellor, Aileen Lindsay; King's Wise Man, Priscilla Moore; King’s Jester, Minna Kronfe'ld; King’s Poet, Belle Wilson; Queen, Mary Stericker; Princess Crystal, Heather Bewsy Chief Maiden, Dorothy Coldicutt; fairies—Beryl Knight, Edith Hall, Lydia Bayly. The staging of this operetta was very good. Some charmingly effects were made with the gailydressed children and the soft-coloured lights. The “hit” of the evening undoubtedly was the exceedingly funny trio given by the Chancellor, Aileen Lindsay, who has a pretty clear voice; the King’s Wise Man, Priscilla Moors, who sang and acted well; and the Jester, Minnie Kronfeld, who was most fascinating and showed decided talent in both her acting and dancing, which was charming. Jessie Geddes as Rene Emerald was charming. Heather Bews as the Sleeping Beauty filled the part beautifully, and sang sweetly. Home charming dances were given during the oper/tta, which were most enjoyable. Mrs. Heaps, I understand, arranged these. Those who took part in them were: Leslie Sanderson, Rita Ashton, Nora Frater, Nita Annandale, Hilda Wiseman, Marjorie Buckleton, Minna Kronfeld, Belle Wilson. The girls were dressed in short dancing frocks of red tulle, and were much admired. The second troupe consisted of Gertrude MeCutehan, May Newland, Bella Wiseman, Lorna Kenderdine, Ora Paget, Marjorie Maefarlane, Moana Paget, Dorothy Kenderdine. The evening was a great success, and most enjoyable.

Liineliean Party. Among uie parties given for Miss Grace Buller during the past week was a luncheon party given by the Misses Towle, Epsom, on Friday. Most of the guests going on to Mrs. Roberts party in the afternoon. The Misses Kissling also gave a lea at which Miss Buller was the guest of honour. Mrs. George Roberts, Lower Symondsstreet, gave a charming “Handkerchief and d’Oyley Tea” fur Miss (Jrace Buller, who is to be married shortly, lea was served in the diningroom, the table being daintily decorated with spring flowers in tall silver vases, and after we had enjoyed the dainties, we returned to the drawingroom ami were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Parkes, Miss May Kissling, ami Miss Brandi Kenderdine, who sang charmingly. Miss Ruby Coleman gave a most amusing recitation, and then came the most interesting part of the fun, when the bride elect opened the parcels, and such a lot of dainty things were displayed, mostly handkerchiefs, but Some lovely d’oyleys. Mrs Roberts wore a black Marquesette over black silk, relieved with a yoke of white lace ami net; Miss Buller, dark grey cloth tailored suit, dark grey hat with oft grey wings and sealskin necklet ; Mi<s Mildred Buller, grey cloth coat ami skirl, and a becoming red hat; Mrs. Parkes wore a lovely frock of palest grey crepo de chine, with lovely self toned embroideries and touches of white lace, black hat with white lancer pinnies; Mrs. David Nathan, biscuit coloured shantung coat and skirt, and a smarCblack and wliKe hat; Mrs. Howard Richmond, dark blue coat and skirt with black braidings, and a becoming hat; Mrs. Haywood wore pale brown crepe do chine with touches

of a deeper tone, and a toque to match; Miss Haywood, dark coat and skirt, green hat with grey wings; Miss Alice Walker, dark blue tailored suit with black braidings, a smart blue straw hat sharply turned from the face with dark

blue velvel, blue wing at the back; Miss Kissling. amethyst frock and a smart hat in the same tone, with dark green shaded wings Miss M. Kissling wore amethyst in a brighter tone, and hat to match; Miss Marjorie Toiyle wore a blue ninon over white, with a deep band of dark blue, black hat with touches of Coronation blue; Miss Dorothy Towle wore a pretty grey striped voile, and a pretty hat; Miss Henderson, cream cloth coat and skirt, black hat with violets: Miss Brenda Kenderdine looked charming in nattier blue, with a smart hat; Miss Dorothy Nathan wore a smart frock of palest pink' pastel cloth, with braidings of the sguiif* colour, a’ black velvet hat, with wrea-h of tiny pink roses; Miss Roysie Greig, blue coat and skirt, large blue hat wi'tli tiny blue flowers and grasses; Miss Rub\ ■Coleman looked well in a well cut coat and skirt, of palest grey pastel cloth, with smart touches of black, a large black vcIM b'at and lovely’ whili' fin-: Mbs Hazel Lindsay., dark blue c<;<t and skill, blue and black hat. with band of whit” lace caught with pink flowers Ah-. Breristvin (Dunedin), nee Daisy Beniamin, who wore a pretty grey cloth frock, a' black and white hat with touches of vivid cerise, and lovely bhack fin-: Mi - 'Pricked. mole. t‘lj»t h with a lighter /-tripe mole velvet hat : Miss Marjorie looked pretty in a pale heliotrope frock and a becoming hat : Miss -Evn- Fi^Dv—w-ore-a dark navy blue cloth coat and skirl, a black velvet toque with touch’ of vim raid grim: Al-s -lean Richmond’ w or* a dark doth coat and skirt. ajid a. beconiing hat : Mi-- Lenpox. dark blue coat and -kirt and black hat : Miss A.* ( arr. Paknranga Hunt Club. 1 he I'td’it to Point Steeplechases this year weiv held out al Baylex s. just about a mile from Penro-e Junction. The weather w a-'simply glorious, and it was a-very tine sight to see such a huge nunihciynf pe -ph on horseback—all sorts ai d c uMitimis. Needless to say. there wrie smim x • ry line horses, 'then those on wh<H*. ( st-.rl of conveyance, alid a gQ“dfe array of smart motors?. - The couise -chosen seemed very severe, so mu<‘h of it lying up-hill, and it was really thrilling to see the horses borne thumb ri’ig 'down the steep hills and pop over (be 'fences. Tin' last jump was on top <>f a hill, with a slope to the winning post. -Two nasty falls occurred ;here, first iu t’.e heavy weights, w'lren ' t h e second hmsr foil, throwing Lis rider badly. After a sickening wijit. .myst people thinking the . rider was ’ badly hurt, ho got up and walked away. The i i xt race was for ladies only. About eight started, and it was a capital rae£ from sta.it to finish, and the finish was th. itling. 4 he la-t fence was jumped Ly Mi-s Harris and Miss Gill neck and neck. Then Mi-- Harris seemed to shootforward, and would Lave undoubtedly Won, but her horse struck the fence, and over it went. Mis- Harris seemed to be undeimatlp. but willing help soon reha- 1 i.ei. ami after a time of painful su-pi iwe were all delighted to see it wa< nothing set i m-. Mis- Gill w>u. with Miss <turges second. After t’m ra.e- Mr. G'lbuke. the-Master. in.ide n e w a s ii] on to ]*».—t-ut th* prizes, which she did in usual *-i arming manner. MrW. I.' al, Mrs S mt!:*w Baker di--p‘-n- tea to tueir very large cii .le of fri.-m 1 - ami v* had a very merry time, doing wry ample jn-tice to our ho*ess’ L< -pit;, lily, and wv all voted it a dt lightful idea, ami just the “one" thing nc'ded to make the outing thoroughly <ni«*\ai I*-. Among the guests were: f,ad; Lockhart. Mr- (I’Rorke, Mr* Walter John- ii. Mr and Mrs Binge. Dr. and Mrs Hop.- Lewis. Mrs Hugh Williams. Mr- 11. ( ». N Jan Mis Buckland. Mr IL J oiiix - Mt- Edmunds. Mi- Wyvern Willi.im- Mr- J l-ViLinson. Mr Walter •L an- ; Mis Markham. Mis- Llo\d. Mi-- I. --it lb id. Mi-s F Hamlin tN.i---1 • Mi- .nd Mi-s Sp(n<t-r. Mrs Linas Iff < M - ( . IL k. Ml Di GueTries, Mr D K’-toe. and ci. wd« « f « • her-. At Home. 1 \i ■ H < kr\ < bib’s “At Hom .” b’ -1 in r . <. . * ty of Arts’ Hall on Medm -’.jv • ■ * • ing. was a pronounced Ru**-*-. tin** 1 hundred gue-t- responding t*> tl;* 1 • -lub’s invitation. The entrance hall v.as carpeted ami arranged as a reception I*-**in. the humges and chairs being int« r*p« rs» *1 with bowls of lilies and mimosa and pot palms pedestals. The stairway* were decorated with pal mi and bunting. The sitting out

room wan arranged with Japanese effects. The decorations of the supperroom were most original, the general scheme of colouring being pink on yellow’. The tables were arranged in an oblong, with a buffet table in the centre. From a large gold basket of mimosa suspended from the ceiling were strings of amber coloured electric lights with buttercup shades, reaching to the tables of the oblong. These were decorated with vases of almond blossom and mimosa and giant buttercups, with electric lights for centres. From the basket to the buffet table were streamers of pink satin ribbon, ami this table was one mass of pink almond blossom. Altogether the effect was exceedingly charming and original. The decorations were « an ivd out by Misses Webster and Bmkworth, who were assisted by Misses Norton. Ziinan, and ( lark. The electrical effects were kindly supplied by Mr <4. L. Thorburu and Mr S. Houghton. Armiger’s orchestra provided excellent music, and delightful extras wen* plaved by Misses Chuk. Harvey, Barker, and Mr John Fernandez. The arrangements for the dance were in the hands of a capable committee consisting of Misses Bmkworth. Webster. Probcrt, and Norton. and .Messrs, J. Probert, .John Fernamlez ( hon. sec.). R. E. Bridgman. L. Ellison. I’. Dryland. R. George. A. Endean. M. Kronfehi. F. Knight, and F. Moginie. 1 he chaperones were Mrs Myers, the Mayoress, Mrs Ernest Davis. Mis J. I). Webster. Mrs Takle. Mrs W. • I. Vaughan. Mis G. Kronfeld. and Mrs \\ . < iaudin. Overseas Club. The Auckland branch of the Overseas i lub held its usual monthly social evening on Friday last at Buchanan’s restaurant. Karangahape-r<*a<l. when about 70 members and friends were present. Most of the time was spent in playing cards. th<‘ game- being enjoyed by all. After refr< shnients had been handed round, several musical items brought the pleasant gathering to a close. A few remarks were made during the interval by Captain Young, who explained the objects of the club, which was started to maintain the pre-eminence of the British rare. Incidentally it was mentioned that there are members in almost every part of the globe, the total now being over Jo.Omi. This is a remarkable number for an institution only established a few months. Due advantage of membership is that if a member visits another place from that in which he resides, it give- him an introduction to fellow members in that place: in fact, there is a strong brotherhood now formed amongst the members all over the British Empire. Tlie subscription is only a small one. and intending members should communicate with the hon. secretary. Mr J. C. Baine. 24. High-stret. The next social will be held on the last Friday in September. Afternoon Tea. Mrs Biickhdon gavi a x* r\ large “tea" on Wednesday afti-rnoon. The weather was perfect, and the crowds of folk who win- pr«-ent. many of whom wore their m w spring hat-, made a very gay scene. Mr- Buck’eton’s new house is well arranged for partic-. having a large hall, draw ijm-r ( ,om. and morning-room, which can ell be thrown into one room, divided by sliding doors. Bowls of violets were everywhere, and other spring flowers. T<a was laid in the dining-room, and the table looked lovely decorated with daffodils. Tea and ice- were handed round by a bevy of yoiinv folk w ho looked aft< r everyone charmingly. It took one quite a while to mount the stairs to get to the balcony, so great was the crowd, but when one did arrive, the view was * harming. Lots of people wisely spent the afternoon here. A string band played and could iimt be heard above the din of voices. Mrs Buckleton received her guests standing in-1 inside the hall door, ami looked well in a handsome fro«k <>f white silk, with beautiful silk en Lr-.hh rv on the bodiep. ami black «ilk fringe on the tunic: Ladv Lockhart wore a lovely b’a<k «l<dh frock with panels of handsonip embroidery ami a hat to match; Mrs C. J. Parr worn a prettv 1»1»<» velvet frock, the bodice prettily arranged with palest pink silk, beautifully braided ami a large heemning hat ; the Misses Riirkleton looked cliarming dressed in dainty white frock*. Among the giu-ts 1 noticed: Mrs E. Horton. who looked charming in pale grey fa<ed cloth tailored suit, and a smart nattier blue tuiLan toque; .Mrs Thithie wore a amart ami mo»t becoming Mark velvet and akirt. and a bbuk hat

with white lancer plumes; Mrs John Reid, black coat and skirt, and smart toque and grey ostrich feather boa; Mrs Leys wore a beautiful frock of amethyst crepe de chine, and a floral toque of shaded flowers; Mrs Cole, grey cloth coat and skirt and black hat: Miss Hamilton, dark purple cloth, braided with black and a black haf; Mrs Duncan Clark, black velvet, and black seal toque; Mrs Greig, black crepe over silk, and a smart black to<pie with shade amethyst to pink roses; Mrs Towle, black crepe de chine over silk, a mole velvet toque, and lovely furs to match; Mrs W. Colbeck wore a pretty frock of peacock green chiffon velvet, with toque to match; Mrs Pritt, dark purple and black hat: Mrs P. Dignan looked sfnart in a dark green cloth coat and skirt ami a smart black and white hat; Mrs (’. V. Houghton wore a handsome dark grey cloth suit braided with black and a smart hat wi’ih* a touch of vivid pink in it; Mrs Sydney Nathan, wore a frock in a lovely deep shade of blue, with smart touches of black and a black hat: Mrs P. A. Lindsay, wore black silk, with yoke of white lace and a floral toque; Miss Lindsay, dark blue suit and a black hat : .Mrs J. Allen, mole coloured velvet, handsomely trimmed, and an amethyst hat with feathers; Mi-s Dunnett wore a handsome frock of nattier blue cloth, beautifully braided, ami a black hat; Airs Alarkham, cream cloth coat and skiiT. a pale blue straw, with dark coronation blue velvet trimmings and tiny bunches of pink flowers; Mrs J. R. Reed looked well in a lovely frock of dark amethyst charmeuse, with a toque in a lighter shade, and ermine furs: Mrs Macfarlane. dark fawn velvet, with 'hands,out? embroideries. \pnd a pretty hat of cream covered with brown lace, and trimmed with bunches of cerise wheat ears; Mi— Macfarlane. grey velvet: Mrs Sloman. black silk, and a shaded main e toque: Miss Sloman. dark blue coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Gwen Beale looked charming in a cream cloth ami a pretty light hat: Mrs Archdale Tayler wore a -mart frock in dee]) blue cloth, with -mall hat to match, and black furs: Airs AV. Scott, light tweed cloth coat ami skirt, black hat lined with white: Airs Derry, black clrarmeuse «oat and skirt, black and cerise hat: Mrs llellaby. black and a black hat with touch of white: Airs Workman wore a very smart toilette of mole cloth, with handsome embroideries, and a black hat; Airs J. A. Tole looked well in black; Airs J. J. Craig, handsome black charmeuse with some lovely lace on it. and a black toque: Al is- Shuttleworth, blue frieze coat and skirt, with straw toque to match: Airs Duncan Cumming, white cloth coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Dick Abbot, vieux rose cloth frock and black and white toque: Airs Goodw yn Archer wore a pretty frock of pale blue silk, veiled with black ninon and embroideries, a smart black hat with touch of cerise on it: Airs P. Oliphant, white charmeu-e veiled with black lace, black bat with white feather- and long moire silk coat; Mr- P. Luckie, Mrs H. H. Metcalfe. Mrs S. Hid. Mrs F. Larner, Misses Kissling, Mrs C. A. Brown. Airs Grant. Mrs Brunton Sweet. Mrs Pierce and Miss Pierce, Airs and Aliss Horrocks, Mrs IL P. Kissling. Air* G. S. Elliot., Air- Loui< Ale vers. Ah- Tom Alahoney, Alis Newcombe, Air- Erson. Airs Percy Butler. Mrs and Aliss Tylden. Airs and Miss Spedding, Airs S. A'ail.e, Airs C. Rhodes. Air- R. Dargaville, Mrs and Miss Fra ter. Airs G re-ham. Airs and Aliss AVhvte. Airs and Aliss Lennox. Air ami Miss Nolan. Airs Walklate, Airs Roy Wilson. Air* AlcDowell, Airs R. AL Beatlie. Mrs W. and Aliss Douglas. Airs R. J. Lusher. Mrs AV. \V. Bruce, Airs and Miss Buckland. Airs Hesketh. Airs Lawford, Mrs Noakes, Airs 11. AL Hume, Aliss Bews, Airs Cheesman. Airs C. F. Bourne, Mrs and Miss J. Stuart Reid. Airs 11. FL Vaile, Airs and Aliss Cochrane. Airs ami Miss Devore. Mi-- Blanche Pearocke. Air* and Aliss Bar-tow. Alis* Thorpe. Aliss Draper, Airs and Aliss J. S. MacDonald. Mrs Ware. Airs Wallace Alexander. Airs 1.. B. Alarriner. Airs Mrs Buchanan. Air- ami Aliss Prickett, Mr* Hartland. Mr* Pond, Airs Dew-on, Mr and Aliss H. B. Alorton, Airs Bamford. Mrs AlcLaughlin, Mrs B. Neill. Mrs and M’-- Brook Smith, Airs Keeblp, Mr*. Plumn r. Mis and Ali-s Commons. Airs Ranger, Mr- F. J. Kenderdine. Mi* Dawson, Air* Leo Alevers, Airs Jas Robertson, Mrs Benjamin, Airs Bernstein. At Home. Mrs W. E. Hutchison, of Mount St. John, Epsom, issued a large number of invitation* for an “At Home” on Tues-

day, 29th, to meet Miss Stillwell, the general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. Aha Hutchison’s house is charmingly arranged for entertaining, and the hirge number of guests were seated in the drawing-room and dining-rooms, which thrown into one, make a very large room, and the verandah, which from the drawing-room, was also made use of. Of course, the most interesting part of the afternoon was Aliss Stillwells speech, in which she gave a condemn. history of the aims and objects of th£ society she represents. Aliss Stillwell speaks well, and was listened to with rapt attention. Interspersed between this speech, afternoon tea. and was some very good music. Airs Fred llesketh played some fine selections on the pianola. Mesdames .McNair. Walter Smith, Hume, Stanton, and Aladam Dow*, sang pleasingly, and Aliss Rendell recited well. The tea table was arranged in t’.e hall, and was artistically decorated v.LIi Aclimena Berries. Lovely flowers were arranged in the rooms with charming effect. I'he party was a great success in every way and most enjoyable. hostess looked well in a hand-ome black silk toilette, the bodice and sleeves w’ore trimmed with beautiful white lace: Ali-s Stillwell wore a piv'tty frock in a soft shade of nattier blue and a black hat; Among those present were: Airs A, Aliller. Airs Docherty. Airs and Aliss Commons, Airs Arthur Blomlield. Alrs Baskctt. Mrs Ernest Shipherd. Airs G. Archer. Airs and Aliss Booth. Airs Hamblin, Mrs ami Aliss Peat. Airs and A’i-s Banbury. Mrs W. A. Holman ami ?>i~s Holman, Air- and Ali-s Knight. Ali--<$ Fow’lds (2), Airs Siddall, Mrs AlcLauglilin: Airs J. M. Brigham. Aliss E. Hodge, Airs ( handler, the Misses ( handler. Airs Tspmonger. Airs J. Craig. Airs and Mi-s Alacklow. Airs and Aliss Daw. Ali-s Headley, Airs and Aliss Dalton. Mrs Ernest Craig, Mrs S. 11. Baker. Airs and Aliss Penman, Mrs Harry Cooke. Airs T. H. Garland. Airs Rendell. Mrs La Trobe, Airs T. (’aley, Mrs Alexander. Airs and lM,i*s Snai’th, Airs Dewsbury, Airs I’. Aiav. Mrs Bennetts. Airs Cattren, Mrs G. Bond. Airs E. C. Firth. Airs J. \V. Court. Mrs and Miss Aloody. Airs Ernest Hough, Mrs W. Leighton. Airs S. Green, Airs Rapson. and Aliss La Roche, Airs and Miss Melville. Airs Gilmore. Airs Douglas, Mrs H. 0. AViie*. Mrs James Wiseman. Air* Pullin. Mrs E. C. Browne, Airs and Aliss Henderson.. Ai- and Ali-S Thorne. Mrs Gilbert. Airs Phileox. AfrS FL \V. Burton. Airs Teed. Air* and AlisS AlcAlaster, Airs A. E. Hobbs, Airs Hazard Airs L. B. Marriner, Aliss Alarriner, AlrS Edward Coleman. The Oaia Club. A very successful and enjoyable “At Home” was given by the “Oaia Chib in the Masonic’ Hall on Friday, August 25th. It speaks well for the club that in spite of the wet and dismal night that such a number of enthusiastic young people were present to enjoy the delightful programme provided. Letter - orchestra provided the music. The committee had ‘been to some considerable trouble with decoration*, ami the supper tables were, very beautiful with violets ami. daffodils, representing the club colours of violet and gold. The following lady members of the club a- u-ual ably fulfilled their duties as chajierone-: — Alesdames Malcolm. Henley. l\ing*i< Smith, Hamilton, Curry, Towinr, Mallet and Pullinger. Airs Alalcohn wore charming black silk robe ; Air* Henh a lovely black silk, with jewelled net tunic; Airs Kingsley-Smith, dainiy white silk and gold embroidery: Airs fowne’’, looked very nice in white silk: Air- Pu’linger, cream silk and gold triinminp; Miss Harvey, rich white satin; Alis* G. Gregor, pale pink silk and silver trimming; Aliss E. Joy, amber and cream s.ik and heavy silk embroidery: Miss ( urry, dainty wnite silk; Miss J. White, looked very sweet in white book muslin: D. Hamilton, white charineuse, with ninon tunic; Aliss Wardlew<»rth, cream silk: Aliss Malcolm, saxe blue crepe do chene and silk; Aliss S. Malcolm, cream silk and .silver trimming: Ali-s F. Gregory, white silk frock: Mis* AL Wheeler, save blue satin; Aliss Heigliway. pale pink silk: Aliss Heigliway, cream silk; Aliss Wynne-Seymour, white mlk an*l Oliver; Miss Plummer, lovely lace tunic over silk; Miss Gregory, pale pink ninon; Miss Bruce, cream -ilk frock; Aliss E. Bruce, white ninon ami silk; Miss Grey, floral crepe de chene; MM White, white muslin; Aliss Dalton, cream silk; Aliss M. Dalton, pretty pale blue frock; Miss E. Alacowan, heliotrope silk; Miss Clark, apricot satin: Mi-- Wolstettholm, white »ilk; Mioe AN heeler, creaM Wilk.

Personal* Dr R. MichelJ, Mrs Michell, and their little son. after I,avin S B P ent Bome months in New Zealand mostly in Auckland as the guests of Mrs Michells mother Mrs Gillies, left on the Makura, en route for their home in England. Miss Rorke, who for so many years lived with the late Mrs Street, was also passenger on the same boat. Mrs J. H. Arnold left in the Makura far Vancouver, on a visit to her sons. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson, Wellington are the guests of Mr Walter Johnson' senr., Remuera. _ Mr and Mrs Burge are staying with Mrs T. t • Williams, Wickford, I'riiicessdreet. . Mrs J. Baker is at present in Auckli:.J an<l is staying at ‘•Cargen.” Mrs Matthews, wife of Captain Matthews, arrived at “Cargen” on Friday. Dr G Fenwick, son of Mr Fenwick, managing director of the ‘ Otago Daily Tinies’' has decided to start practice here as an eye and ear specialist, having just arrived from London, and is staying at ■ Cargen.” In consequence of the return from London of Mr. Frank Burtt to his home jn Remuera next week, Mr. and Mrs. John Mills have taken up their residence nt Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Williams (nee Mills). who have been travelling in Europe since their marriage several months ago, are shortly expected in Auckland, and will also stay at Cargen while here. Mr. and Airs. Chas. F. Minnit't have returned to Auckland after a long absence in various parts of the world, and are Staying with Mrs. Thomas Buddle, Remuera. PHYLLIS BROUN.