WELLINGTON.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9816, 27 August 1897, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

August 16. Lord and Lady Ranfurly's arrival was emikxl m>oll by the weather, nud all went merry ns a marriage bell. The Tutauckai arrived as tho clack struck three, and everything was in for the vice-regal party. Ift'he Commander of the Forces in his uniform gleaming with scarlet and gold, the ranks cf volunteers with their shining weapons, the windows lillcd with eager faces', and the d.iis thronged with the •well-dressed wives of the oHieials of the city : those were all waiting to do honour to Ihe coming (Jovernor and his wife, Mho shortly stepped upon the <lais to receive and reply to the many addresses presented to him. Lord and Lady Ranfurly's pleasant manner charmed everyone. Lord Ranfurly wore a handsome uniform with a cocked "hat, and Lady Ranfurly was In a black cauvas skirt and short jacket with embroidered rever3. The front worn with this was a loose one of cream eatin covered with delicate whit* lace. Her bright roso coloured toque was trimmed with quillings of soft silk, and pink and white rose 3 trimmed the back, whilst black bird of paradise feathers floated at one side. She wore part of the time a long dark sable cape. Her large round ear-rings were thickly studded with diamonds, and her brooch was of the same precious stone , ?. Lady Ranfurly has a delicate pink and white complexion, and her dork hair is worn in a perfectly straight heavy fringe, low upon her forehead. Her two little daughters were dressed in green frocks, with large burnt straw bonnets, tied and trimmod with green ribbon, and rolls of screen velvet under the brim. Madame Scheilzer was in a dark bine drees with whito fiont. Upon Lady Banfiely's arrival she was presented by Councillor Devine's daughter with an artistic botrojoet of yellow and purple, tied with yelKw ribbons. Much amusement was caused by the dancing of tho haka by tho Maoris, iilrirfi would certainly havebeen moreeffectivc bad they been in native costume. Mr Hone Jieke M.H.R., introduced them. A novel ''feature of the procession as it passed through the town, waa the body of cyclists ringing tbeir melodious, many toned bells, which had a very pretty effect. Colonials, of course it is Well knownj never cheer much, but at times the crowd did burst into a ringing cheer which meant much from them. The swearing in was done by the Chief Justice, Sir, James Prendergast, after which Lady Ranfm-ly entered the carriage in which Hie Excellency the Governor sat a?.kl they then proceeded to Government House. In tho evening the town was 'illuminated, and crowds wandored about the streets for hours. The only hitch in the whole proceedings was the unfortunate omission to send an invitation to the captain and officers of H.M.S. Pylades. This >can hardly be too much regretted, but the council, of course, sent an ample »pology, which was all that they could do. Our heads simply reel with the unusual amount of gaiety which lies before us, so accustomed have we become this winter to spending our evenings beside the domestic hearth. On Wednesday afternoon the marriage of Miss M. Gore and Mr Marchbank takes place at St. Paul's Cathedral; in tho evening tho reception to His Excellency the Governor takes place in the Parliamentary Buildings; at this citizens are not obligee? to appear in evening dress. On Thursday the Garrison Ball takes place in the.Drillshed, and on Friday the Yachting Club Ball is to be held in Thomas' Hall. A presentation of cutlery was made to Mr Marchbank, upon his marriage, by the Manawatu Railway employees. The Junior Club also made him a presentation, as they d.d Mr A. R. Holdship, the well-known cricketer, upon hia marriage. The wedding of the latter took place In St. Peter's Church, the bride being Mies Maud Clayton daughter of Mr Robert Clayton 01 this town. Tin bride wore a handsome white corded silk trimmed with accordion pleated chiffon and orange blosnoms, also a ruby and diamond brooch. The bridesmaids, the Miaeea E. Clayton and E. Dean were in dresses of cream muslin spotted with yellow and trimmed with yellow satin, their large bats were trimmed with yellow flowers. They wore pearl and opal bangles the gift of the bridegroom. Mr A. Bethune 1 acted as beet man. The bride's travelling dress was a neat blue cloth coat and skirt with cream vest and hat. Mr and Mrs Jtioldship intend spending their honeymoon in Sydney. On the Hittt golf links, Miss L. Wilford has again broken the record for the twelve holes, which ehe has now done in 69. Hero we are very sanguine of her again being champion for the year. A match takes place to-day on the Wellington Links between Mrs Leee and Miss G. Rose of that club, and Mrs Still and Mrs Lionel Abraham, of Palmereton North. On Wednesday some of our golfers go to Christchurch, and some wait over the gaieties and go down on Friday. Those who aro going are the Misses Roso, Williams, H. Williams, L, Izard, Kibboll, Morrah, Cooper and Medley. Miss H. Williams is to be the guest of Mrs Boyle, and Mrs Still, who is the only Palmerston representative, will be the guest of Mrs A. K. G. Rhodes. Mrs Adams, the captain of the club, has decided not to go down, and two of our scratch players, Mesdames Lee and Tood will, unfortunately, not be able to play for their club. The booking for the Brough season is going en apace. They open on Friday night with *« A Woman oi no Importance"; on Monday they play "The Passport," which is an adaptation of "His Official Wife" ; and on Thursday they stage "The Notorious Mrs Kbbsmith." Most of the seats are taken for all these Jibtye. IoIANTHE.