HAMILTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7, 14 August 1912, Page 63

HAMILTON.

Augunt 10. Senedicts* Ball. One of the most brilliant balls ever held in Hamilton took place in the Town lI,JI on Friday last. It was given by Urn Benedicts, and reflected great credit upon the committee, especially the executive, who were: Dr. Jtrevyis, Messrs I*. ISmith, A. Anderson, T. Burd, and L B. Gilfillan, the last-named being .secretary. The decorations were on a lavish scale, ■ami were greatly admired, especially the wealth of palms and pot- plants. The nine musicians who provided the mu«:e were ensconced) in the gallery, from wliich the entrancing strains could be heard to the best advantage. The supper room was also heavily decorated, the prevailing tone of colour being yellow. Great 'vases of mimosa ami daffodils flourished everywhere, which were set off here and there by large silver eandclabras, the whole doing credit to the four ladies who had undertaken the table decorations, Mesdamies Anderson, I’. I*. White, GilfilJan and Miss Wells; while the remaining four of the ladies’ committee, Mesdames E. Wilson, A. Hyde. Whyte and Brewi’, rendered loyal service in other ways; a sit-down supper for nearly 300 people providing plenty’ of scope. The extras were played by Misses E. Cussen and Tui King, and were both encored. Among those present were: Mrs Anderson, lovely trained dress of white embroidered silk and lace-fringed coat of Indian embossed silk; Mrs I’. I’. White, cream (satin, net, ■and bugle trimming; Mrs Gilfillan, handsome gown of emerald green satin, with tunic of heavy gold embroidery on black chiffon de soic; Mrs E. Wilson, white •satin, -with tunic of black ninon; Mrs A. Hyde, dainty dress of pale blue ninon over silk and Oriental insertion; Mrs .Whyte, striking dress of old-rose silk draped with black and silver; Miss Wells (Cambridge), old-rose satin draped with cream ninon and Oriental trimming; Mrs Gillies, blush-pink satin draped with richly-worked chiffon; Mrs Coleman, blue satin draped with jewelled net; Mrs Tancred Cooper, exquisite gown of white satin, lace, tiny frills and pearls, lovely coat of black velvet, collar and eufls of ermine; Mrs Burd, rich black silk and Oriental trimming; Mrs A. Primrose, white satin and lace; Miss Bayly, pretty pink satin veiled in ninon, silver trimmed; Mrs Whitaker, moonlight silk and old lace; Mrs insioll, black velvet, jewelled embroidery vest; Miss Insoll, in a charming White satin frock, with Venetian insertion; Miss .Swayne, amethyst crepe de chine over silk, slashed with cream embroidered satin; Miss Mildred Taylor, blue satin and silver; Miss Atkinson, striking dress of emerald green silk, black tunic bordered with gold embroidery'; Miss Holden, cream satin draped. with pink, and black jewelled lace; Miss Chitty, white satin and silver; Miss E. Wilson-Smith, pretty frock of white satin, bordered with fur, tunic of Mechlin lace and fringe, Marie Stuart cap of pearls; Miss B. Holden, dainty blue silk, jewelled t rimming : Mrs \\ right, Oriental frock-of cream satin and beaten silver, blue touches; Mrs Herbert, pink silk and cream lace; Mrs King, handsome black embroidered dress, with black and white insertion; Mrs Browning, buttercup satin and violets; Mrs Lundon, black silk and handsome long coat; Miss D. Burd, lovely gown of white satin and pearls; Mrs Mears, dainty freak of white satin, -overdress of worked net and si! ver; Miss Swinburne, grey ninon and charmeuse, silver trimming; Miss NSwinburne, cream satin with soft colour iug of pink; Mi&S L. Cussen, pretty grey dress of dewdrop chiffon -and silk: Mrs F. McGuire, black silk, trimmed with laee and jet: Miss Lawson. pink silk, touches of silver; Miss Oliver, blue crepe de chine and lacto; Mi»« A. Oliver (debutante) / white charmeuse and lace: Mrs C. Cussen, black silk and lace; Miss Barton, green tunic over white chiffon taffeta, embroidered with pink; Miss T. King, while satin ami ninon, touches of ailver; Misw A. King; Miss King, strik-

ing frock of white satin with ceria* bands; Mrs McGregor, pale blue satin, touches of emerald green; Miso Lambert, diUmeleou ebarmeuse with Oriental trimming; Miss Brewis (debutante), dress of white satin, with silver tunic; Miss D. Primrose, blue silk with pink rosebuds; Miss Provis, white satin with * silver fringe; Miss L. McAllum, cerise satin draped with black; Miss Wall mitt, white satin and ninon; Miss V". Hunter, white •ace and silk, pink roses; Miss Carruth, white charmeuse, lace fichu; Aliss Ansenne, crimson velvet; -Miss L. Barton, ninon over pink satin; Mrs V. Ohitty, handsome cream satin embroidered with Oriental colours; Miss Thompson, pale blue silk with ninon and jet; MrsS. Fergusson, white satin, overdress of gold bugles; Mrs Caldwell (Cambridge), cerise satin veiled in jewelled net; Miss A. Bond, cream and maize silk; Miss Malcolm, blue crepe de chine with satin bands; Mrs F. Jolly, handsome black silk with Oriental insertion: Aliss Rothwell, graceful gown of black velvet: Aliases Roche, pale pink eharmeuse; Aliss An drews, cream silk and gold; Miss \\Tt iy, jewelled net over cream satin; Mrs \V. Hunter, grey silk with black bands, long black coal; Mrs Groeotl, moonlight char meuse; Mrs Meredith (Caiubridge), white satin and lace; Miss A. MoPher.son, black silk; Alias Leslie, black .silk; Miss O'Neill, lovely French frock of blue satin, cream ninon and tiny frills: Miss E. Ring, white silk and black lace; Miss K. Hunt, red velvet; Mrs iSharpels, white satin and lace; Miss R. Cussen, white satin veiled in jewelled net; Miss Caldwell, maiz-e satin t unic of blue ninon ; Al iss Lu iden (debutante), white eharmeuse, fichu with •tiny frills; Mrs Friend, white satin and pink roses; Miss Loughnan. vieux rose eharmeuice veiled in cream ninon; Aliss Ranstead, blue crepe de chine over <>ilk; Miss Hunter, white eharmeuse and silver; Miss B. Taylor (Cambridge), blue chiffon de soie; Miss Penniket, white silk. Idee and pearls; Mrs Greenslade, cream sa/tin, corsage and panels of silver bugles; Miss Brown (Palmerston), pretty blue crepe de chine; Mrs Stewart, lovely blue ninon and satin; Mrs W. I. Taylor, black silk with lovely gold embroidery; Mrs Forsythe, black silk, handsome long coat; Alias Lovell, rose-pink eharmeuse draped with ninon, lovely point-laee collar; Jackson, while charmeuse, ninon over dress with silver bugles; Miss Gladys Tompkins, white charmeuse, debujairti' frock, with ninon overdress dotted with pearls; Miss Elsie Holden, gobi dewdrop chiffon over white silk; Aliss P. Lambert, green eharmeuse; Alias Edgecumbe, pale pink silk; Miss P. Edgecumbe, while eharmeuse; Miss D. Edgecumbe, white satin; Aliss O’Neill (Takapuna), white satin, lovely Persian embroidery ; Alias At Cussen, pale blue silk; Miss E. Cussen. pale blue satin; Miss B. Hunter, pink taffeta with ninon overdress trimmed with pearls; Aliss Andrews, white silk; Misses Pickering (2), Aliss E. Young (Auckland), white eharmeuse with ninon overdress edged with fringe; Aliss AL Roberts (debutante), dainty frock of white charmeuse and Afaltese lace; Airs Fraser (Cambridge), pink satin with blue ninon overdress; Aliss Lundon, white ninon over satin; Miss V. Currie, white silk draped with embroidered neti Alias Wilkinson, lavender silk, cream ninon and lace; Mias G Ander» >n, white ninon over silk. At Homo, A small impromptu but very [leasa. t evening was given by Mrs A. Hyde or. Saturday last- for her sister Alias Brown The large diningroom was cleared for dancing, the seniors enjoyed bridge in the drawingroom, while .the breakfastroom made a comfortable emokingroom for (those so disposed. The decorations of ■wattle and lovely narcissus were, mu.l: admired. During the evening song-, duets and trios were contributed by AILBeeltan, Kirs Hyde, Alias Brown, and Messrs Davy, Micklethwaite, and Hyde Airs Hyde received her guests in pretty creme c-hartneuse, with tunic of creiw ninonij Aliss Brown (Palmerston North; electric blue eolienne, cream sill. la. >• .Among those present acre Mrs I'. I' Wliite, who wore lovely shade pink satie. trimmed with lace; Airs Warren, Id ; I eilk; Airs ’Whyte, emerald green chai meuse with tunic of black lacc: MiWallnutt, blue evening gown, p'ctl. ercani coat-; Miss ( rook, white «ill', pie.', roses; Alisa Boohan, white silk, lovely overdress cream lace; Miss Warren, dainty blue dress; Miss Newsham, cream silk, lace; Mias Howard (Marton), pni!-. ei'eam ailk; Miaa White, dainty pink silk Alisa Gruar, lovely embroidered rohe of white silk; Miss I. Gruar. prett. cream silk.

Golf PicnicThe unmarried lady members of the golf club gave a picnic to the married ladies on the links on Wednesday last. Mrs Hume and Mrs Mahon were the successful players at the foursomes, Mrs Arthur Story the twosomes, Mrs Douglas the driving competition, and Alesdamcs Xule and Whitelaw tied in the approaching and putting. Personal. Miss Howard (Marton) has been visiting Mrs P. I*. White. Mrs Watts has taken her children to Rotorua for a few weeks. Miss Brown (Palmerston North) stayed a few days only after the Benedicts’ Ball with Mrs A. Hyde. Miss Wells (Cambridge) stayed with Mrs Anderson for the ball. Mrs Brewis has returned after a few days in Auckland with her girls. Mrs Mears has gone to Auckland for a fortnight. Miss Esina Wilson-Smith has been the guest of Mrs Greenslade for a few’ days.