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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 5, 31 January 1912, Page 67

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Hawera, January 27. Afternoon Tea. Mrs. Kenrick gave a most charming afternoon tea last week. An amusing competition was held —hunting for hidden treasures—the prize being won by Miss McLean, who found the most articles. Mrs. Kenrick was wearing a green and white striped silk frock, trimmed with cream lace, black and white plumed hat. Others present were: Mrs. Moore, Mrs. and- Miss Nolan, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Campbell Mrs. and Miss McLean, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Raine, Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Gillies, Mrs. Goodson, Miss Lysaght. Mrs. C. Hawken, Miss Clapcott, Miss Pratt, Mrs. O. Hawken, Miss Good, etc. Garden Party. Mrs. C. Goodson gave a garden party on Monday afternoon for Mrs. Westenra, of Christchurch. The garden was much admired by the guests, the avenue of sweet peas being especially beautiful. A very dainty tea was served under the trees. Mrs. Goodson received her guests in a petunia coloured striped eolienne, with Oriental trimmings, hat en suite; Miss Goodson wore a dress of pink and white floral muslin, and white hat; Mrs. Westenra, pale blue poplin eoat and skirt, the coat relieved with hla’ek, blue hat trimmed with roses and daisies; Mrs. Parrington, peacock blue frock, relieved with black satin, white hat with blaek; Mi's. Welsh, cream eolienne over pale blue, burnt straw hat with pink roses; Mrs. Moore, grey silk frock, black ninon coat, black and white toque; Mrs. Webster, molecoloured. frock braided in the same shade, black plumed hat; Mrs. Bayley, cream crystalline, cream hat with pink roses; Mrs. Nicholas, black, blaek and white bonnet;. Mrs. Tonks, black crepe de chine, braided in black, white and black hat; Mrs. Kimbell, green voile frock, grey hat massed with pink roses;

Mrs. Belt, white embroidered muslin, vieux rose hat; Mrs. Graves, heliotrope and grey muslin, trimmed with blaek velvet, blaek hat; Mrs. Raine, tussore silk coat and skirt, blaek feathered hat; Miss Revell, white muslin, hat with black and white daisies. Euchre. The young people have been having a very gay time these holidays. Mrs. C. Hawken, of Mokoia, gave a euchre party last Saturday night, and most enjoyable it was. The prizes were won by Misss L. Nolan and Master Kenrick, and the “booby” prize by Master L. Goodson. Some of those present were: Misses Hawken (2), Kimbell (2), Tonks, Nolan, Goodson, Masters Parrington (3), Kimbell, Raine, Graves, Hawken, Kenrick (2). A Dance. Mrs. C. Bayley gave a very enjoyable small dance at her pretty home, in Camberwell-road on Wednesday night. A few of those present were:—Misses Thomson, Glasgow (Dunedin), Glenn, Goodson, Kimbell. Tonks, Moore, Mr. J. Bayley, Masters Parrington (3), Graves, Raine, Goodson (2). Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lysaght, Mokoia, left last week for England and Japan. Miss Russell, Christchurch. is visiting her sister, Mrs.' W. O’CaJlaghan. Airs. Nalder and her little daughter have returned, after an enjoyable holiday spent in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have returned from Auckland. Air. Gordon, who has been staying with his sister, Mrs. Bright, has returned to Masterton. Miss Douglas has returned after a most enjoyable holiday spent in Rotorua and Auckland. JOAN.