AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13, 25 September 1912, Page 61

AUCKLAND.

September 23. Reception to Visitors. * 1 IT last the long-looked-forward-to f | visit of Oscar Asche ami Lily A Brayton has materialised, and His Majesty’s has been packed each night with delighted audiences. The Shakespearean Societies of Auckland tendered a reception to the visitors. The function, which was very largely attended, was held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Saturday morning. Mr. T. W.’Leys presided, and. with Mr. B. Kent, received the distinguished visitors at the side entrance and escorted them on to the platform. Little Ruth Walker—Professor Maxwell Walker's daughter—presented Miss Brayton with a huge basket of violets. Speeches of welcome! were made by Mr. Leys. Mr. Kent, Professor Walker, and Mr. Montague. When Mr. Asche rose to respond it was some moments before he was allowed to speak. Strange as it may seem, the great actor appeared to be positively nervous. At the close of Mr. Asche's speech, Air. Leys called for cheers for the distinguished visitors, which were given with great goodwill.

Miss Lily Brayton looked very charming in a lovely black frock, and with this was worn a long coat of black charmeuse. the top part being composed of rich Oriental embroidered silk veiled with black ninon, the deep collar beirg finished with dull gold tassels. A large black hat with ospreys and a black veil, a lovely ermine muff and stole, conipleted a beautiful toilette. Tea to Bride’s-elect. Mrs. W. Ware, “Stadacona," Portlar.d Road, gave a very large tea for girls

on Tuesday last. The guests of honour were live brides-rlect, two of whom wjll be married before this is in print—Miss AL Draper and Miss Stevenson, who were both married on Monday, 23rd. The three others were Miss Marjory Morrison, Miss Elaine Cooke, ami Miss Hill. The flowers were especially beautiful. In the drawingroom were bowls of prim roses and other spring flowers. The t eatable decorations were quite a feature of the party, carried out in a colour Scheme of pink and white. From the gas lights over the table was a light bamboo, covered with smilax, from which hung five wedding bells, composed of dainty white flowers, ami the table had pink camellias in silver vases ami bowls. The whole effect was very charming. A string band played delightfully in the large front hall, ami a very pleasant time was spent by the large number of girls who were there. Aliss Dorothy Wan*. who has quite recently returned from England, assisted her mother in receixing the guests. Airs. Ware wore a smart black frock; Aliss Ware, a charming soft white-frock with lace insertions, ami a smart Oriental coloured sash; Miss Ju Draper, white, amt a pretty hat: Miss A. Stevenson, tussore silk coat and skirt and a flowertrimmed hat: Miss Stevenson, grey cloth coat and skirt, with hat to match; Airs. Booth (I‘atea), grey, with touches of blue; Mrs. W. Watson, grey cloth <*oat and skirt, smart black hat; Mrs. Bertram Dawson, blue coat ami skirt, hat with red on it: Miss Maud Browning, brow n coat and skirt, smart amethyst tagel hat; Miss Al Uriel Dargaville, cream serge, with pretty lace blouse, brown hat with brown feathers; Miss Dorothy Baker; Aliss Thelma Bloomfield, smart him* tailored suit, with a touch of Royal blue, blue hat ami cream Toby rulHe; Miss E. Gorrie, shot taffeta, black hat : Miss I*. Gorrie, black velvet, black and white hat : Aliss Alaxis Reed, blue coat and skirt, French sailor hat lined with blue; Miss Enid Reed wore blue, ami a hat lined with pink; Aliss Hilda Bloomfield, a smart blue tailored suit, with one-sided rover of emerald green, large blue hat with green wings; Miss Dorothy Nathan, bright blue cloth coat and skirt and a smart hat; Aliss Ruby Coleman, smart putty-coloured costume ami a. pretty hat; Miss Edith Isaacs, black velvet coat ami skirt, ami a pretty cerise hat: Aliss Jessie Rood, Aliss Marjory Towle, Miss Prickett, Misses Kissling, Aliases Kit tv ami Ala vis Clark, Miss Etta Earl. Miss Sybil Payton, Miss A. Carr, Miss Roy Me Greig. A College Function A most, enjoyable dam-c was given in the Parish Hall, Devonport, on Thursday. 19th inst., by the old and senior girl< of Cheltenham College. No pains were spared to make the dance a success. The decorations were carried out in crimson and navy (college colours), ami were bright ami pretty ami most artistically arranged. The Howers used were crimson ramblers, violets, ami an<‘mom s. The guests were received by Mrs Dean (Principal), who xvoro a pretty grey dr« ss with pearl trimmings; Mrs O’Neill wore black silk relieved with emerald green; Mrs 11. Brett, spotted grey silk; Alls Ma-on, black silk, with spotted oxerdress; Mis McKellar, black silk xoilc: Mrs Lippiatt. white silk, trimmed with blue; .Mrs J. Beale, black silk, with oxidrtss of seqilimd net; Mrs Braithwaite, white silk: Aliss Z. St. J lair, white net over heliotrope; Aliss Graham, while satin: Miss B. Graham, apricot crepe de chine: Mi-s Short, lilac silk voile; Alms Marks, white silk, black trimming: Mi-s O’Neill, white satin, with Oriental trimming: Aliss N. Renshaw. while embroidered muslin; Aliss N. St. ( lair, white net. trimmed with daisies; Mi-s \ . Burgess, white satin; Miss E. Dean, while silk, spotted m*t overdress; Aliss C. Macky. pink srlk ; Miss I’. St. (lair, pale pink palette; Miss \. St. ( lair, primrose eiepohne; Miss B. Gudgeon, white silk: Ali-s E. Levin, white embroidered silk; Miss I. < ardmq maize coloured crystalline; Mi-- 0. I), an, pink crystallin* -, Mi Ml D Krven, white silk; Miss Al. McKellar, creme voile; Miss E. Oakden, white mug-

lin; Alias Brahm, white, with fringe trimming; Miss L. Brahm, blue silk; Miss Wyatt, white embroidered dress, black trimming; Miss AJ. Wyatt, white silk, and fringe (rimming; Aliss E. Alillar, white net; Aliss D. Barr, blue ninon; Miss Al. Wight, white satin; Miss 11. Mason, white silk; Aliss Af. Brett, black velvet, cream lace trimming; Aliss G. Ansenne, pale green crepe de chine; Aliss N. Ansenne, white silk; Miss E. Lippiatt, white, with net overdress; Miss Cardno, white, trimmed with lace; Aliss Bessie Watt, turquoise blue velvet, with pink roses; .Miss R. Blomtield, black velvet, relieved with blue; Miss 11. Craig, white net over pink; Aliss Bongard, pale blue crepolene; Miss M. Mason, spotted muslin over yellow ; Miss Wordsworth, white chrrmeuso; Aliss L. Wordsworth, blue, pink trimming; Miss C. White, white silk, with silver trimming; Miss 11. Riddell, pink voile; Aliss C. Riddell, white voile; Aliss J. Goudie, white silk; Aliss I). Henn, white silk; Aliss I Risking, white charmeuse; Miss R. Rogers, crimson voile; Aliss A. Haddow, creme voile. A Miss Breadt Kenderdine. Parnell, gave a charming dame on Wednesday night. The large music-room was used for dancing. All the house was decorated with spring flowers, tin* supper-table looking especially pretty. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and lots of girls looked charming, among whom was the hostess, who w ore a becoming frock of pale blue • harmeuse, with a tunic of beaded ninon; Mrs. Kenderdine, in a handsome black toilette; Mbs Kenderdine, a dainty pale blue silk frock; Aliss Gertie Douglas, white charmeuse, veiled with ninon; Miss Minnie Steel, blue charmeuse, with trimmings of Oriental embroidery; Miss Gladys Erson, blue silk; the .Misses Devore, in blue; Aiiss Maggio. Fritter, black charmeuse, with, ninon overdress, ami touches of nattier blue; Miss Emmie A on ng. apricot charmeuse, with tunic of ninon in the same tone; Miss Kathleen Holmes, a pretty blue frock, with bands of lace; Aliss Hazel Lindsay, pink; Aliss Alarjory Lindsay, white charmeuse and ninon; Aliss Telma. Hanna, a pretty pink frock; Miss Pryllis Aletvalfe, shot green silk, veiled xvith ninon; Miss Marjory MacUormirk. blue charmeuse, xvith over-dre-s of pink ninon. Bridge Party. Airs. Alfred Bayly, “Alakciiri,” Lady's Alilo, Remuera, gave a large progressive liridge party on Tuesday night of last week. There were eight tables arranged lor bridge. The supper-table was charmingly decorated with spring Howers. Airs. Bayly wore a beautiful frock of pale grey crepe de chine. The first prize was won by Airs. Wallnut, and Airs. Hartland xvas se<‘ond. Among the guests were: Afrs. J. B. Afavfarlane, Airs. Felix Kelly, Mrs. A. Herrold, Mrs. Hume, Afrs. W. Nicoll, Mrs. R. Neil, Airs. Hartland, Aliss Binks, Aliss Workman, Mrs. Jackson, Misses Beresford. Point-to-point Gathering. I'he point-to-point races, which are always held at the close of the hunting season, after being postponed, were held last Saturday. I'he weather was most uncertain, but rough as it was there was a very large attendance. The locale was Mr. Gray’s farm, out Papa toetoe way. One of the most interesting events is the ladies' race, for which Sir Robert Lockhart presented a trojihy. Aliss Lloyd won in line style, Aliss Gill being second, and Miss Harris third. Unfortunately, the latter was thrown just as the last jump xvas cleared, and broke her collarbone. Among those riding were: Airs. Markham. Misses Nora and Rachel Gorrie, Miss Hilda Bloomfield, Aliss Dorothy Baker, and Miss Una Saunders. Driving and motoring were: Sir Robert and Lady Lockhart, Air*. U. Buddle, Airs. •Richards, Mr. and Airs. Fred Wallis, Aliss Dorothy Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. and Airs. Southey Baker, Mr. and Airs. Somer*. Personal. Air-. Hugh Robison (Nelson) is at present in Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. E. Anderson. Remuorft. Uaptain Walker and Mrs. Walker (England) are on a long visit to Auckland, and are staying at Arundel, and later on will go to Takapuna. Mi-s El-ic Greig, after spending a holiday with In r parents,' ret nrned to Syd ney on Monday, to take up a responsible position in the Sydney Hospital, where tdn» received her training. Mis-es Gwxii and Rachel. (loi rie have retiiinrd home after competing at the New Zealaml. Napier, and Manawatn golf <hampionships, Alisa Gwen Gorrie winning the two latter.