SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1166, 17 June 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dance at "Konilworth." "Kenilworth," in Hill Street, is a delightful place in which to hold a dance, and thoso who were present at tho ono given there last night spent a very pleasant evening. There was no lack of room anywhpre, and upstairs and downstairs, in corridors, verandahs, and balconies, everyone was free to wander, if they woro so disposed. Quantities of bunting had been hung up outside, and as tho entrance hall was reached, the closed-iu verandah, carpeted in red and ornamented with palms and foliage, looked particularly effective. Foliage banked tho sides of tho staircases, and in the dancing-room and also the supper-room, liags again had been disposed about the walls. Tho suppertable had been arranged with while narcissi and their foliage, and looked very effective.

Tho hostesses of the evening were- Mrs. Nortbcotc, wearing violet satin with an over-dress of jewelled net; Mrs. Tewslcy, in green silk, veiled with dewdrop ninon; Mrs. Christie, in a frock of green ninon veiling vieux roso satin; Miss Clark, in saxe blue satin with a tunic dress uf jewelled net. Mrs. Leslie was in white satin, with an over-dress of black embroidered net. Others who were present were Mrs. Meek, wearing black ninon over black gatin, trimmed with jet; Mrs. Kcesing, vieux roso velvet with oriental embroidery; Mrs. Beaumont, white silk, with an overdress of black net; Miss Downes, white silk with lace and. silk cord; Miss Cray, white silk with silver trimming; Mrs. Keid. black frock relieved with white; Miss Fruhauf, white silk; Miss Meek, emerald green ninon with gold embroidery; Miss Simpson, Hack silk; Mrs. Caffin, white silk frock; Miss Dorset, peacock blue ninon with jewelled embroideries; Miss D. Meek, white frock with pink roses; Miss Baeyertz, white 'crepe de chine with blue embroideries; Miss M'Ewan. black silk with touches of white; Miss Kitty M'Ewen, black velvet; Miss Olive Moves, black velvet with silver net trimming j Miss Wilson, pink satin trimmed with silk cord and chiffon; Mrs. I. Levy, black satin trimmed with jet and chiffon; Miss Hay-M'Kenzie, blue satin, with an over-dress of black ninon; Miss Norlhcote, white satin with silver embroideries; and-Miss Judd, white silk. Feilding Notes. : On.Monday afteriiooh Mrs. Evans gave a very pleasant bridge party. Among the guests were Mesdamcs Willis. Gillespie, Miles, Hill, Glasgow, Horrocks, Rob errs, Stewart, Atkinson, Shannon, Carr, and others. Mrs. Miles won tho prize for the highest score, and Mrs. Horrocks tho "booby." Mrs. (Dr.) M'Alluni is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Taylor has returned to Feilding. Mrs. Richardson, who has boon staying with Mrs. Shannon at "Tho Totaras," has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Tingpy gave a handkerchief tea for Miss Teat, who is to be married shortly. Among the p/uests were Mesdamcs Peat, Giesen. Hill, Hoult, Mountfort, Campbell, Jackson, and others. Mrs. C. Grut is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Osborne Lilly, at Pahiatua. The visit of the Sheffield Choir is drawing very near, and there are still many arrangements to bo made regarding the entertainment of the many members who compose it. The Hospitality Committee of the Victoria League would bo very grateful for further assistance in tho matter of hospitality shown to them during the two nights that the choir is in Wellington. All offers from those intending to assist in the matter should be sent to Mrs. Algar Williams, Hobson Street, who is tho secretary of the committee.

A very enjoyable gift ten was Riven in the Reception Hall of the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday afternoon bv the ladies organising the handkerchief and linen stall for the coming fair. Bright fire? and the dark red furnishings of (he hall gave a very comfortable aspect to the place. The hostesses were Mrs. W. Campbell, 31 rs. H. Vt. Iverslcy, 3liss Smith, and Miss fcrotr. A very enjoyable little programme of entertainment was contributed (0 by M '; s - "atorhoiise and the 31isses Hash*, Allan, Waterhouso, Bennett, and Richmond.

On Thursday a very pleasant cveiiinc was spent in. St. Peter's Clubrcom/ the first part being devoted to progressive euchre, in winch 3lr. Butler and 31r. j lil- " rli!C - win »«"-s. Later on music and icciialions were contributed by Mi«s 8011, Carroll, Girdlestone, and 31iller.

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31iss Bowen, of Turakina, leaves to-day bj the lonic for England, where she is to lie married to Jlr. J. J. Bowen \t present Miss Bowei, and her mother are the guests of Mrs. M. Blythe, of Oriental in r i i Lowe » s sisters avo already in Lngland on a visit.

T,"' of , E!lls Mrcoi, and on Monday she leaves for Palmcrston.

Jliss Baber left for England yesterday, and will, in all probability, bo away for aboiu six months. During her stav there, she intends visiting several of the largo schools.

Miss Milne and .Miss Smith, «]io havo been visiting Sydney, returned to Duncdm last evening.

Miss Minnie Black, who has been visitins bor sister-in-law, Mrs. Blade, at Kurnw, left for Sydney yesterday. Mrs Black came up from the south, and' is spending a day or two in (own.

At Patea on Tuesday, Miss K a (» Shonhnn was married to Mr. James O'Snl li)' a l'.. / h n ,\ voU - kuoiVll Tranaki "All! Black footballer.

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