VICE-REGAL PARTY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 21049, 7 December 1931, Page 3

VICE-REGAL PARTY.

Wellington, happily, was at its Lest on Thursday, states a writer in an exchange, when Their Excellencies tho GovernorGeneral and the Lady Bledisloe entertained many hundreds of citizens and visitors at a garden party. There was sunshine, freedom from wind, and the gardens were filled with beautiful flowers, which were enjoyed by many. Chairs were set about tho lawns, and enjoyable music was provided by a military band. A rival to the music, however, was the general discussion of the elections the previous day, and political affairs were the " order of the day " so far as conversation was concerned. Within doors, tea was set in the large ballroom and loggia adjoining, the tables being adorned with red and white flowers arranged in the handsome silver stands which set them off so well. The drawing rooms also were fragrant with summer blossoms, the Christmas lilies holding pride of place, surrounded with the charming photographs of the Royal Family which interest so many people. Branches of handsome flowering shrub's also were used with good effect, while the stands in the ballroom were arranged with very lovely flowers from the conservatory with bamboo and other delicate greenery. Their Excellencies received the guests on the lawn in front of the long verandah on the northern side of the house, the Lady Bledisloe wearing a long frock of pale turquoiso velvet embossed on georgette, tho coat being edged with white fur and with a high collar, which was finished with a posy of delicately tinted pink roses. Her toque was of turquoise and silver brocade, and she wore pearl ornaments. Mrs. Veal was in black and white figured georgette and a white Leghorn hat; Mrs. Cecil Day, a frock of fine black lace over lime colour, and a black and white hat finished with a diamante buckle. Among the guests was Dame Christina Massey, who received many congratulations on the election of two sons to Parliament.