VALEDICTORY BALL AT GWYNNELANDS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2519, 1 September 1888, Page 3

VALEDICTORY BALL AT GWYNNELANDS.

Onk of the most successful and enjoyable dances that have been held in tho Waikato for many year.-., was that Riven by Meiers Clement and Napier Uordon-Olaesford, on Wednesday evening last. As we announced in a previous issue, these gentlemen are about to leave the colony f»r Victoria, and before doing so they determined to ask the many friends they have iiwclo dnriiiff thuir short stay in this country to spend an evening with them ; but aa their residues at Richmond is difficult of access, they accepted the kind offer of Mr J. S. Buckland, to entertain them at his house, at Uwynnelands, which is unfortunately vacant, in consequence of Mrs Hueltland's health not admitting of her spending thn winter in Waikato. That the Messrs Glaß<ford have made many friends, cannot be doubted when wo stnto that upwards of eighty accepted the we believe that not » singlo one having done so, tor the arrangements were perfect in every sense. Mr and Mrs Glassford and also Miss Glausford assisted the two young gentlemen in looking after the comfort of their friends, which left nothing to be desired. A part of the verandah was enclosed, and the danohiß rooms (3) were very prettily decorated with ferns, etc. A. card room was provided for those who did not care to danco, and tho cHisina arrangements were entrusted to Mr C. Bnyce, who gave every satisfaction. After supper the healths of Messrs Clement and Napier Glaseford were proposed bv Messrs J. S. Bnckland and L. C. Williams, respectively, and were suitably responded to, both gentlemon expressing » hope that should any of their friends visit "Victoria they would eive them a call before returning. Mr E. B. Walker, in proposing the healths of Mr and Mrs Glassford, said that Mr Glassford was one of the pioneers who had helped to open up the Australian colonies. The whole of the toasts were drank in a enthusiastic manner, and with musical honours. In responding, Mr Glassford referred to the wretched mismanagement that was driving all tho young blood out of the colonf—his sons among the number. While things were in their present state he could not advise them to stay. He thanked his many friends for the kindness shown to his family, and trusted they were enjoying themselves, or his sons would be disappointed. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until 4 a.m. Among the dresses worn by tho ladies were gome very pretty ones. The following is a rough list:— Mrs Gordon-Glassford, black lace drene, shoulder knots of ribbon, and pink liberty silk sash ; pink bow in hair, and very handsome jewellery, looked charming; Mrs J. Taylor, black ?atin, jet and lace dress, blue flowers on the dress and in the hair, gave a very pretty effect; Mis J. Grice, mai/.e satin dress with white beaded fronS and cream lace, cream ostrich feathers in dress and in hair ; Mrs C. Hunter, white lace slcirt, white satin bodice relieved with very light pink ribbon, very pretty ; Mrs Win. Hunter, cream satin and lace dress, nnd in red flowers; Mrs McGregor Hay, black satin dress, relieved with pale blue ; Mrs Oussen, brown bilk and cream lace; Mrs W. L. C. Williams, black satin dress, cream lace lischu and cap ; Mrs Murray, black laco skirt, moire horlice, laced with pale blue; Mrs J. McNicol, black lace dre-s and pink feathers ; Mrs D. McNicol. pale blue nun's veiling, trimmings of cream lace; Miss Gla«sford, cream nun's veiling, with salmon pink sash; Miss Gwynneth, pink silk dress, with black lace over it, and pink sash; Miss Taylor, black laco dress, satin bodice ornamented with cardinal and cream roses ; Miss Bedlington, black dresi", low body and short sleeves, tied with pink at shoulders, pretty pink satin sash, very handsome; MUs Walker, pale blue bodice, and draped over white lace skirt; Miss A. Walker, black cashmere with scarlet sleeve knots and sash; Miss E. Walker, white dress with black lace, sleeves and bows of velvet; Miss Moon, pink nun's veiling and cream lace triu.minga ; Miss Anderson, cream nun's veiling and laco ; Miss T. Anderson, pale pink Indian muslin and flowers ; Miss Gane, black dress ; Mi.is Cussen, pale blue satin and nun's veiling dress, drawn up "t the neck with whito tullo spangled with gold, and pearl necklet; Miss Grey, cream nun's veiling dress with silk ruche at bottom, drawn iip at neck with tuile ; very pretty ; Miss Chambers, ruby velvet and black lace draperies ; Miss R. Young, black lace dress with natural daffodils very prettily arranged on it; Miss M. Young, white nun s veiling, trimmed with brochd silk, looped with pink and white ribbons; Miss Sandes, pale blue satin dress, trimmed with deep white lace, very stylish ; Miss N. Sandes, pale pink silk looped with satin ribbons, very nice; Miss Storey, very pretty while dress ; Miss Rich, black lace skirt, satin bodice and pearls on neck; Miss Mackey, black net dress with rod poppies nnd ribbons at neck ; Miss Wilson, bliick dress, trimmed with cream laco and violets ; Miss M. Anderson, pale blue Indian muslin and primrose!., pretty ; Miss K. Anderson, blue nun's veiling with satin bodice. Among the gentlemen we noticed the following :— Mr Gordon-Glassford senior, Messrs Clonicnt nu.l Napier Gordon-Glassford, J. and U McNicol, W. and C. Hunter, J. S. Bockliind, J. Grice, A. Storey, Fletcher, E. Pilling, E. Bond, K. Walker, G Dickeneon, P. Lusk, Riitherfiird, F. W. Cooko, .Tames and John Taylor, McGregor, Hay, J. C. Phillips, C. Otwav, D. Nolan, T. Chambers, J. Anderson, W. L. C. William, Curry, Chapman, T. Hartly, A. Soutor. Hind, W. T. Can-, N. I. Hunt, E. Cwwen, W. Moon junior, F. and E. Gane, Bis. Waddington and Moon and many others. Messrs Glassford leave per Tarawera on Tuesday.