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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 6, 7 August 1912, Page 64

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August 3. Shakespeare Club. A successful reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," by the Shakespearean Club, was given on Friday last. The following was the cast of characters: — Theseus, Mr. D. Menzies; Egeus, Mr. JG. Cox; Lysander, Mr. J. Nicol: Demetrius, Mr. C. G. Bloore; Philcstrate. Miss R. Good; Quince, Mr. A. Webb: Snug, Mr. J. 6. Cox: Bottom, Mr. W. J. Barlow: Flute, Mr. W. Samson; Starveling, Mr. C. M. McKay; Snout, Mr. J. Robb: Hippolyta, Miss A. McLean; Hermia, Mrs. W. J. Barlow; Helena, Mrs. N- Hooper: Oberon, MUa A. M. Hyett: Titania, Mrs. W. Smith; Puek, Miss E. L. Faubert; Chorus, Miss K Roberts. Mr. V. Harris contributed the solo, “From Oberon in Fairyland.* 3 A Smail orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. A. Don, added greatly to the enjoyment of the performance, by playing overture* to each part, and also supplying the incidental music. A Dance. The third of the Winter Assembly Dances was held on Friday last. Amongst these present I noticed: —MrsDr.) Williams, apple green mes-saline, ninon overdress of the runs shade; Mrs. Mann, gold tissue dress; Mrs. Kells, white satin; Mrs. Branson, primrose yellow satin; Mrs. Hine, black velvet, jet trimmings; Mrs. Hutchinson, dark amethyst satin; Mrs. E. Matthews, black satin; Mrs. A. Coleman, black silk, trimmed ball fringe; Mr*. R. V. Gully, mauve silk, panniers of handpainted chiffon, and Juliet cap; MrsIrvine, blue ninon over pink silk; Mrs. A. Bee*, black satin; Mrs. J. W. Bright, blaek satin; Mrs. J. Dods, oyster satin with overdress of Royal blue ninon; Mrs. Henderson, Royal blue satin; Mrs. Field, white satin and lace; Mrs- Trail, white satin, overdress of lace, and Juliet eap; Mrs. E. Adair, white satin, with pesrl trimmings; Mrs. R. Willock, rose pink satin; Mrs. Wachsmann, black

satin; Mrs. Carl Williams, champagne* figured ninon, with overdress of ninon of the same shade; Mis. C. Grey, pale blue silk; Mrs. Murray, black velvet; Mrs. Blair, white satin, with bugle trimming; Mrs. Cover, white satin; Mrs. Callis, black satin, relieved wiifc ■white; Mrs. Ruucimann, black silk, with jet trimmings; Mrs. H. Delautour, pink satin; Miss M. Williamson, pale blue silk; Miss E. Williamson, pink ninon over silk; Mis* Nolan, mauve silk, with ninou overdress; Mi*s H. Nolan, white satin overdress, white net; Miss Sherratt, sage green satin, with turquoise bead trimming*; Miss Kate Sherratt, black, laee, with touches of maroon silk; Miss Reynold*, emerald green silk; Miss Chrisp, white satin, with overdress of floral chiffon; Miss L, Coleman, shell pink crystalline, trimmed with Valenciennes lace; Miss V, Williams, white satin; M ; *s W. Williams, dainty white embroidered ninon over yellow silk; Misses .De Lautour, white satin, with pearl trimmings; Misa Helen Black, primrose satin; Miss B. Black, blue ninon over white satin; Miss Minnett, moonlight blue satin, with panniers of ninon; Miss Evan*, primrose yellow satin; Miss D. Bennett, pale blue, ninon overdress; Miss D- Bright, mauve silk; Miss D. Bull, blue ninon over pink silk; Mis* McLaurin, blue marquisette over pink silk; Miss M. Faulkner, apple green satin: Miss D. Faulkner, pink ninon over blue silk; Miss P. Lusk, flame coloured ninon over white satin; Miss Rees, pale pink satin; Miss D. Hine, pink satin, with overdress of mole coloured ninon: Miss Browne, dainty mauve £ilk; Miss Runeimann, white silk; Mies Murray, white satin, bugle trimmings; Miss Lewis, pale blue silk: Miss Wheeler, black silk; Miss Queenie Graham, dainty pink ninou; Miss M. Wachsmann, white silk; Miss W- Waehsmann, white satin and iaee; Miss D, Waehsmaitn, green satin, overdress of ninon of the same shade. Amongst the gentlemen present- were: — Messrs. Nolan t 2». Wille, k ,2', Callis, Kells (2), O'Brian, Matthews, Cooper, Jeffrey*, Murray 2i, Coleman (2>, Omerod, Weils, Black, Irvine, Gully, Gover, Fulton, White. Hamilton, Skerratt, Footer, Branson, De Lautour, Bull. Williams (2), and Dr*. Williams and Browne. At the Rink. The skating rink is still attracting a large crowd of skaters every night. Amongst those present last week were: Mesdames Dods, Stewart. Traill. George. Scott, Buscke, Misses De Lautour (.2), Evans, MeCredie, and Rees. On the Links. At golf on Saturday a dainty tea was provided by Miss Faulkner and Mesdames Waehsmann and Seott. Among*" those present were: Mesdarnes Morgan, O’Meara, Adair, Bourke, Trail, Misses De Lautour (2), Murray, McLaurin, Ree*, Lusk, Nolan (2), Faulkner (2), and Bennett, Messrs. W. G. Gibson, Hamilton, Irvine, Keiha, Dodgshun, Stinson, Hutchinson, Paku, Willoek, Morgan, Jeffrey*, Bull (2), Bourke, Howie, W. R- Barker, Trail, and Adair.

Personal. Mrs. J. R. Kirk returned from her visit to Wellington on Saturday. Mies Allen has returned from her holiday. Miss Ursula Williams is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Nolan. Otipi. Mr. and Mrs. R. V* Gully have gone South, and are visiting Mrs. H. V. Gully, The Port, Nelson. The Misses Busby are visiting Rotorua. Invitations are out for the Hunt Club Ball, on August 21st. Miss P. Lusk is on a visit to Gisborne. Mi'S Etta Nolan is La k from an enjoyable holiday. Dr. and Mrs. Truby King (Dunedin) were the guests of Dr. and Mr'. Reeve last week. During his visit here Dr. Truby King gave two very interesting lectures.