THE WEEK IN WELLINGTON.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9632, 5 October 1911, Page 2

THE WEEK IN WELLINGTON.

(By Mrs Malcolm Ros3). | ' October 2. I ABOUT PEOPLE, . i By the Sydney boat quite a contingent 1 of Now Zcalanders arrived, Mrs Stott c and Miss Eileen Ward, irom England; & Mr Charles Haines, from Japan; and Mr < and Mrs R. A. Holmes, from Melbourne j and Sydney. Tho same afternoon Dr Collins welcomed back liis wife and 1 daughter, who arrived from Auckland, I Vancouver and England. A great number of golf visitors from all parts of Now ' Zealand' havo arrived' for the champion- j ship meeting, and a hundred of thorn ore accommodated in the golf cottages and in the bedrooms at tho golf house. Dr Platts-Mills has returned from the South. Dr Holmes and Dr and Mrs Harty have como back from tho Modical Conference at Sydney. Miss Rawson and Mrs llolnios aro waiting a week longer in Sydney. Mrs Harold Blundell, of Carterton, is visiting Mrs Lawson. Mr and Mrs Riddiford have returned from Sydrtey. Mrs Myers, of Auckland, is visiting her son, Mr Arthur Myors, M.P, Mr and Mrs Frank Dillon havo gone backto Marlborough, Lady Miller, who has been at Pahiatua, has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes' have gone to Christchuroh. Mr Dugald Popplewell, of Gore, is visiting Mrs Henderson. . Miss Westmaoott; of Christcluirch, is a, guest..of: Mrs- F. M. B, Fisher. Mr and Mrs Robert Lcckie have .'.rrivod from Auckland, and leave for Jhristchurch to-day. Mies Fanny Sealey left on Friday for Sydney and England, whero she is-going to study, music. Dr and- Mrs Andrew, of Nelson, passed through Wellington on thoir way to lea, Masterton. Miss Darley, of Wanganui, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs John Duncan, for tho golf week. Mrs Martin Kennedy and the Misses Kennedy have gone for somo weeks to Melbourne. Miss Card, of . Foatherston, and her cousin, Mrs Barry, I aro staying with Mrs H. Card, of Island Bay. Mrs Vigor Brown and Miss Brown, of Napier, are visiting. Wellington.

DOMINION DAY. On Monday, though the tradespeople wero divided over closing their shops, a great orowd gathered at tho Newtown jfark to see the cadet review. Motheny hearts ached 'to see the thousands of children sitting on tho damp, grassy terraces, and conjured up visions of bronchitis and croup. _ But the ground was dryer for the miniature soldiers, who marched by in fine stylo, watched by thousands of critical and admiring eyes. The Governor seemed very much pleased and interested, and tho line of veterans, gradually growing shorter, camo in for much vice-regal attention, But tho .crowd was not enthusiastic, and thoro was not a single cheer worth recording. Tho Premier, in all tho glory of his Windsor uniform, tho Governor, grand in cocked hat and much silver lace, Captain Shannon, the beau-ideal of a soldier, tall, bronzed, and arrayed in scarlet and gold splendour, and Lady Islington, looking oharming in-a red coat and skirt, and wide white hat, with many black ospreys, all failed to rouse the populace. Even the gallant little fellows marching past gained such feeble applause that it seemed 'likely tho enthusiasts were mothers or sisters At the conoerfc in the evening the Town Hall was packed, and tho programme was much applauded, Patriotic songs were sung, and speeches made —the Governor's much the best, though even he was not at his highost pitch, which is something-very good indeed. By the way, a feature of tho day was tho cortego of decorated cars that conveyed tho Parliamentary and other distinguished persons to Newtown Park. They wero wreathed—the cars, not the politicians—with greenery and festoons ox red, white and blue, and so elaborate that the guests felt extremely sclf-conscious as they, were conveyed to the Park. The arrangements wore entirely good, howovcr, and the whole day passed without a hitch or a mishap. As a general holiday, Dominion Day was a failure, Too many poopie went about their work as usual. Otherwise, tho ceremonies were quite successful and interesting, and the review calculated to do much good among our young soldiers. General Godlcy, unfortunately, could not get back from Christchurch in time for it.. ; Ho was thero attending Colonel Hawkins' funeral. THE GOLF MEETING. Heretaunga is looking its loveliest, and so far—since our flood of golf visitors came—tho weather has been absolutely delightful. All the visitors havo formed golden opinions of the scenery and tho hospitality, and, indeed, tho latter knows no bounds, though, perforce, it is obliged to be somewhat of the picnio variety. Ono host gets up at six o'clock to make early morning tea for his bevy of golf guests, and on Sunday an important member of tho committee spent most of the day leading the mowing machine, which was putting the finishing touches to tho greens. The matches begin to-day, and there are eight names mentioned as possible champions—Mrs Bcvan, Mrs Guy Williams, Mrs Ronald Orbcll, Miss Rcay, Miss Pearce, Miss Collins, Miss Gorrie. and Miss Gould. ■ But, of course, tho unexpected may happen; in tho meantime the visitors are thoroughly enjoying themselves, and the links are purely feminino. Tho little .colony, too, havo pleasant evenings at their respective houses, and those who have bedrooms .a* tho Club-house are extremely well-off in the way of comfort. A WELCOME AT THE PIONEER CLUB. This was to Lady Ward and Lady Findlay, but only the latter could come, as there is illness in the Premier's -household, Mr Gladstone Ward having contracted scarlet fever. Miss Ward had a rather dreamy home-coming, for Sir Joseph ga.vo in on Friday. For some timo lie had had a heavy oold, which developed into slight bronchitis, and very wisely he gavo politics and the outside world a rest. Ho is

much better, and will be out again on Wednesday. Lady Ward lias been ill with influonza. Mr Gladetono Ward's attack is very mild indeed, but, of course, tho usual precautions have to bo observed. The Pioneer members greeted Lady Findlay in their pretty flower-decked rooms, and there was tea with pleasant musio and much conversation. Lady Findlay wore one of thoso dark fur coats that so many havo brought out with, them, and a wide trimmed blue hat, faced with black, and wreathed with the small bluo and rod flowers that at present are so much used in millinery.

WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT. These have been the subject of oonsidorablo discussion in tho House of lato. Tho gallorios have boon packed recently, ©specially ill the evening, and the women have been placed on extra chairs in front of the Speaker's gallery and the Press gallery, an arrangement most convenient. Tho other ovoning tliei'O was much talking going on among the members, and soinc were actually speaking to the ladies behind them; while, it is said, tho latter themselves were adding their quota to the hum of conversation. Suddenly all the Press men got up and walked out—a protest against the talking which prevented them hparing the debate. Since this, efforts havo been made to rcgulati? the number of visitors, and, a most amusing debate ensued on the subject, in which Ml' IjUICk voiced most chivalrous sentiments, upholding the rights of'women with no uncertain voico. It really is difficult to understand tho rush for seats in tho galleries, and one is tempted to believe that if there was no supper room there would be a poor attendance ; of course, it is not tho actual eupper that attracts, but the chat with members and the general interest of see-ing-if not meeting—political shining lights. -