PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 26, 26 June 1912, Page 68

PICTON.

J une 22. Afternoon Tea, A most enjoyable afternoon tea was given by Mrs. Kenny at her residence “ Bridge End,” for her sister-in-law, Mrs. r (Dr.) Millington. An art gallery competition was very amusing, and kept the guests busily employed. Mrs. Vickers, and Miss Philpotts were equal for first prize. Both were the recipients of pretty articles, and Miss Beswick was awarded the ‘’booby” for the fewest correct answers. Mrs. Kenny received her guests in black crepe de chene and white silk; Mrs. Millington, black ninon over glace, with white lace yoke and sleeves; Miss Kenny, Waikawa Road, striped costume and black hat; Miss Edith Kenny, and Miss Ata Millington were attired as waiting maids in white muslin frocks, and frilled aprons, large mob caps trimmed with pile blue silk and big blue sashes. 'J hey were greatly admired, and announced iiie guests. Mrs. H. 0. Seymour was in black, with fancy straw hat trimmed witii silk; Mrs. Allen, black; Mrs. l ickers, green coat and skirt, hat to match; Mrs. Dickson, brown tweed costume, grey felt hat; Mrs. Healey, dark costume, hat to match; Mrs. Haslett, navy blue, lustre gown, blaek hat; Mrs. (Smith, black costume; Mrs. Ellis, black; Mrs. Arthur, black; Mrs. Madson, dark coat and skirt, black velvet hat with plumes; Mrs, Philpotts, dark dress, and long sealskin coat, bonnet with jet and Howers; Mrs. Williams, dark costume, hat to match; Airs. Riddell, tweed coat and skirt, hat to match; Mrs. Beauchamp, black; Mrs. llaughcy, brown costume, pretty bat; Mrs. Nicol, dark costume; Mrs. Bos wick, dark costume, hat en suite; Dr Ada Paterson, dark cosfume, hat to match; Mi*s Burton, biack aud white costume; Mrs. Beswick, brown costume; Miss Philpotts, tweed coat and skirt; Miss Beauchamp, blue coat and •kirt, bat to match; Misa Western,

striped cloth coat and skirt, hat en suite; Miss Frankish, brown serge costume; Miss Williams, blue and brown; Miss Dawkins, dark tweed coat and skirt; Miss 11. Harris, grey costume, hat to match. Tea was served in the drawingroom, and was most delicious, served by the daughter of the house and her cousin, while Master Paul Kenny assisted by carrying round the sugar-bowl and sweeties.

Social. Another of the socials in connection with Holy Trinity Church was held on Tuesday, but unfortunately its success was marred by a downpour of rain, which kept a large audience away, and also some of the intended performers. The hostesses, however — Mesdames Storey, Nicol, and Chambers—decided to go on with the arrangements, and all those who braved the elements had a good time. Songs were rendered by Mrs, Nicol, Mrs. Willetts, and Mr. P. Burrough; recitations by Miss L. Crag*, Miss Rita Storey, and the Rev. T. J. Smith. A good supper and a good fire left noth ing to be desired. Personal.

Mr. Aldred, Inspector of the Bank of New Zealand, is in town on official busi ness. Mrs. Aldred is also in Pieion.

The Rev. T. J. Smith spent the greater part of last week cruising about Pelorus Sound, visiting the settlers in many ous of-the-way corners of that many-armed stretch of water.