The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-31
An interesting Party.

much on account Of the fact that
Prin ess Kaiulani was present as an
honored guest, but for the very
maize descriptions Of the costumes
worn. 1t is to be presumed that in
one or two instances the ladies
present wore more than the howery
drapery they are credited with.
LADY oTwAy's ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY.
Lady Otway's annual garden
party was attended with beautiful
weather which, together with the
absolute perfection with which every
detail for the comfort and amuse-
ment of her hosts Of guests had
been carried out, ensured complete
aud weIl-deserved success. The
gsrdeu-with chairs and lounges in
profusion; the beautiful Regi-
mental Band discoursing sweet
music; a gypsy fortune-teller; see.
saw, and ventriloquist-was most
attractive spot; the lovely toilettes
OF the ladies and bands of pretty
children, presenting a delightful
coup d'Gil. Under the kind super
vision Of the Misses Pipon lottery
afforded endless amusement to Lady
Otway's numerous juvenile guests.
In the dining room splendid buffet
was laid out with great artistic skill,
and very largely patronized The
game OF Italian blind mans buff
was provocative OF much mirth.
Little Miss Monckton won the
much-coveted box of exquisite bon
bons allotted as the children's prize.
Mrs. freely, coming off victorious
amongst the matrons, was awarded
handsome smelling bottle. Miss
Redmond, who looked very pretty
in grey, with a black picture hat,
was declared the winner Of the
young ladies' prize, beautiful fan,
whilst Mr.. A. Fawcett carried off the
gentlemen's trophy, large silver
cigarette case. Lady Otway, who
was, as usual, unremitting in her at
tentions to her guests, looked parti-
cularly we'll in a Partisan toilette of
black aud white silk, small capote to
match. Amongst other lovely tot
lettes must be mentioned Mrs. Hop
toms, violet silk and black chiffon.
Miss Hopton wore pretty girlish
frock of white spotted muslin; her
little sister was also in white with
charming pink sun bonnet. Lady
Larpent was beautifully dressed in
heliotrope. Miss Fortescue wore
white with becoming hat Of yellow
chiffon and roses. Princess Kaiu-
lani's cream muslin dress, with
touches Of orange velvet, and broad
picture hat, proved very becoming
Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Brereton,
both in pretty black gowns, were
much admired. Mrs. Venables Yer
non well-cut dress of white crepon
and a pretty white hat with panache
Of black feathers. Mrs. Salmondson
wore an effective black gown, the
bodice, composed of yellow chiffon,
with bands Of morrow black velvet.
Mrs. @. Maingay Robin looked
charming in dark blue crepon with
killed white chiffon and straw hat
with tossade of white chiffon and
pink roses. Mrs. Ferguson's hand
some black and white dress was very
noticeable. The Misses Pipon wore
black with smart blouse. The Misses
Williams (Heathfeld) wore very
pretty gowns of black and white
sole rayee. Miss Ward Simpson's
lovely blouse Of yellow crepon and
black alpaca skirt suited her adj
mirably. Miss Price wore white,
black hat with knots Of rose pink
ribbon. Mrs. Barkworth's gown was
marked with great taste; beauti-
fully hung skirt Of grey mohair, the
bodice cut square, with quaint
chemisette OF white chiffon and
gypsy hat with rosettes OF vivid pink
satin mas oxnaadin civ nrattu and no