HAMILTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 1, 3 July 1912, Page 64

HAMILTON.

-Tune Bridge. A very eold and stormy evening was the one on which Mrs 'Douglas.'' Miss Rothwell, ami Mrs F. Wilson had arranged the second bridge evening in aid of the Hamilton Croquet Club. This fact greatly affAted the attendance. Mrs Totman carried off the pretty ladies’ prize, Mr Shepherd winning the men's. Mrs Douglas received her guests in white silk blouse ami blaek silk skirt: Mrs Wilson wore black taffeta silk: Miss Rothwell, black silk vofle trained dress, with laee yoke and sleeves. Among the players were: Mrs Ewen, in black velvet gown; Mrs Fergusson, pretty blue grey Empire frock, blue chiffon wearf; Mrs Wait, pale blue silk, cream silk scarf; Mrs English, cream silk : Mrs Grcenslade, black silk stripe, relieved with cream lace; Mrs Totman, navy blue charmeuse, with lace yoke; Mrs Stevens, black silk; Miss Stevens, myrtle green silk, with

blue pipings; Mrs Shepherd, pale pink Sicilian, prettily tucked; Mrs Tompkins, black velvet trained frock; Mrs Smith, navy charmeuse, with metallic embroidery, navy scarf; Mrs King, cream cloth, with touches of black; Mrs Carter, grey ninon over blue; Miss Wrigley, cream embroidered frock. The next gathering of the series will be at Mrs A. Hyde’s on July 12th, at 2.30, when progressive five hundred will be played. Dance. A dance was given by Mrs Oliver at “Wartle” on Thursday last, in honour of the debut of Miss Amy Oliver. The continual bad weather kept many- friends away from what was a jolly danee. Mrs Oliver received her guests in pretty black silk; Miss Margaret Oliver wore pale blue taffeta, with oriental insertion; Miss Amy Oliver, dainty white silk trimme dwith insertion and fringe; Misses Oliver, white muslin; Mrs Smith, pale blue charmeuse; Miss Rutherford, white taffeta silk, with bead trimming; Miss Ryder, pale blue silk, veiled in pale blue and silver net. Personal. Miss Newell is spending a few’ days in town. Miss Holden (Thames) has been staying with Mrs S. Ferguson for a short visit. Mrs and Miss Furze have gone to Auckland for a few days, and intend seeing "Ben Hur.” Mr and Mrs Noble left on Monday for a trip to Sydney.