HAMILTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3, 17 July 1912, Page 64

HAMILTON.

July 13. Lang Evening. On Monday last, Mrs. Sowerby gave a long evening in connection with her dancing class. Quite a large number accepted the invitations issued, and a pleasant evening was spent by all. Gittos’ orchestra supplied the music. Mrs. Sowerby wore a black silk dress veiled in net, with grey velvet cloak. Among those present were: Miss Edgecumbe, in white silk; Miss D. Edgecumbe, cream silk; Miss E. Holden, grey silk muslin; Miss Primrose, white silk, veiled in net; Miss Provis, green eharmeuse; Miss Zoe Provis, pink muslin; Miss Joan Furze, cream voile; Miss V. Hunter, pink silk; Miss Cussen, heliotrope, with cream lace; Miss Kuby Cussen, pale blue; Miss Geraldine Cussen, pink silk; Miss L. White, pink taffeta; Miss Penn>ikit, cream silk voile; Miss Malcolm, blue erepe and satin; Miss G. Tompkins, blue; Miss Atkinson, heliotrope, with black lace; Miss Helen Chitty, white silk; Miss Rene Whyte, blue; Miss M. Taylor, pink cashmere. Card Party. Another of the series of “At Homes” in aid of the Ladies’ Croquet Club was given by Mrs. MeLeod and Mrs. Stevens on Friday last, at the house of the former. The game of Five Hundred was the recreation indulged in. At the close ot the afternoon, Mrs. Bull easily headed tire lists, with a score of 1900, and was handed a good book. The smallest

scorer proved to be Mies Watty, who was presented with a quaint little mor. ing figure. Mrs. McLeod wore a charni. ing frock of grey silk muslin, witti Oriental lace trimming, and graceful fichu; and Mrs. Stevens a dress of black eharmeuse, trimmed with lace. Among those present were: Mrs. Brewis, in

pretty dark green dress, with tucked net yoke and sleeves, Wack hat; Mrs. F. Jolly, grey Japanese silk, with blue pipings, large black hat; Mrs. T. Jolly, navy tailor-made, with satin facings, black fur hat with green plume; Mrs. Herdman, grey corduroy velvet coat and skirt, with touches of green, hat with plaid trimmings; Miss Jolly, dark costume, black and white hat; Mrs. Bull, cloth tailor-made, emerald-green hat; Miss Watty, grey costume, large hat; Mrs. Totman, blue cloth dress, fur hat; Mrs. Yule, cardinal frock with black braidings, large velvet hat to match; Mrs. Dickson, dark blue cloth dress with black trimmings, small bl'ue velvet hat; Mrs. Tompkins, dark green silk, black hat; Mrs. Whyte, dark tailor-made, green toque; Mrs. Valder, sen., dark costume, white silk blouse, dark blue hat; Mrs. Harry Valder, dark grey corduroy velvet, with pretty Oriental trimming, pale grey hat with blue velvet; Mrs. White, light grey costume, black velvet hat; Mrs. Groeott, grey frock, prettily trimmed, grey fur toque; Mrs. Coleman, black silk, with cream tucked net guimpe and black toque. Personal. Miss O’Neill has returned from her pleasant visit to Takapuna. Mrs. Herdman returned on Friday from Auckland, where she was visiting her mother. Mrs. Harry Valder is home again, looking better for her enforced rest. Mrs. Gillies has taken her little ones to (Auckland for a week or two.