HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 6, 7 August 1912, Page 65

HASTINGS.

August 2. Tennis Ball. The Hastings Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ball, which was held in the Drill Hall, was a huge success. The had was decorated with greenery, the floor was in good order, and with the delightful music provided by Tomb’s band the dancers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The supper room was prettily decorated with boughs of wattle; the small tables looked dainty with bunches of violets. The supper itself was delicious, and was provided by the club ladies. Among the many present I noticed: Mrs Nelson, in emerald green eharmeuse, oriental trimmings; Mrs Mackenzie, black charmeuse; Mrs Gordon, white charmeuse veiled with gold-spangled net, scarlet aigrette in eoiffure: Miss Russel, green eharmeu.se, veiled in gold net; Mrs Cooper, grey charmeuse; Mrs Rochfort, blue eharmeuse with ninon overskirt: Miss Cooper, charmeuse; Miss Wheeler, white charmeuse veiled with ninon; Miss Clarkson, white eharmeuse veiled .with green ninon; Mrs Rainbow , black taffeta; Mrs Shields, black eharmeuse; Mrs Faulkner, blue eharmeuse veiled with ninon; Mrs Miller, black satin with embroidered ninon tunic; Mrs MeLeod, black eharmeuse veiled with white beaded ninon; Mrs Wellwood, black eharmeuse; Mrs Douglas, smokegrey eharmeuse veiled in grey sequinned chiffon; Miss Hislop (Dunedin). grey ninon; Mrs Landels, rose-pink silk; Mrs Lewis, white charmeuse veiled in white sequined ninon; Mrs. McKibbin, pink and black, veiled in white ninon; Miss Crosse, flowered silk; Miss J. Crosse, maize-pointed chiffon; Mrs Luekie, black eharmeuse; Miss Luekie, maize satin veiled iu rich lace; Miss Moeller (Napier), pale blue chiffon; Mies Braithwaite, rose silk; Miss Grey, iris pink silk; Miss Mason, thistle mauve charmeuse, veiled in grey ninon; Miss L. Mason, shell pink charmeuse; Miass Anderson, white silk, silk embroidered; Mias Baird, blue ninon. Others present; Misses Symon (2), Baird, Harpin, Balmer, Dobbie.

Children's Fancy Dress Ball. The children’s fancy dress ball, which was held in the Drill Hall, was a great success. Among the many prettilydressed children. I noticed the following: Ad* M ilkins (kitchenmaid}, G. Stead (Willow Pattern), Sibyl Butler (Britannia), M. Townsend (Topsy), Francis Fowler (I'lerrot), W. Whitlock (Weary ttilliei, W. Petersen (Paper Bag), P. Bridgeman (Cowboy), P. Walder (Father I’hrisunasi, C. Robinson Bo- Blue', J.

Ballantyne (Pierrette), E. Hart (Sunflower), E. Westlake Daui-h Flag), E. Norris (Pierette), M. Hay (Topsy), L. Griffiths (Harem Dre's), D. Fowler (Powder and Patches), M. McCorkindale

’Poppy), B. Baliautyue La Minuet)', C. Jones (Gipsy', D. Dashing (Miss Muffett), J. Griffiths (Spring), M. Townsend (Topsy), M. Dalton (Shamrock), G. Lord (Redman), M. Symonds (Pierrette), M. Charlton (Daughter of Regiment), A. McKenzie 'Japanese', E. Lome (Rainbow), G. Bellows (Queen of Diamonds', M. Dalton (Tribune', M. West (Milkmaid). D. Barnes (Queen of Hearts), L. Hay sDutch Girl), W. Fusyard (Grace Darling). A. Smith Summer), K. Startup (Good-night), E. Startup .Early Dawn), O. Brittan (Dawn), E. Stead (Pierrot), D. Trotter i Fishgirl), O. Fusyard (Circus Rider), A. Bank’s (Butterfly), M. Hare (Pierrette), M. Watson (Butterfly). E. Lys Fairy), M. Hawkins Ivy), P. Ballantyne (King)’, E. Fergusson i Robinson Crusoe), H. Burns (Scout). C. Banks • Grand-dad i, F. Prewetti (Prince). W. Armstrong Nigger). E. Hart (White Rabbit), D. Hart (King of Hearts', A. West Ciown'. R. Charlton (Kittie), H. Lord (San Toy'. K. Wat-■< i ‘Hunter'. O. Armstrong Pierrot', B. M Knight Clown), I. Jones (Pirate). H. Hawkins (Prospector), A. Barnes (Officer). E. Startup (Undergraduate). C. M Knight Indian). Personal. Sir William and Lady Russel have returned from the South. Mrs and Miss Hislop Dunedin) are staying at the Carlton Club. Miss Moeller Napier) is the guest of Mrs Lttckie (Charles Street). Mr and Mrs W. G. Stead have gone to Dunedin.