WELLINGTON SOCIAL GOSSIP.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1194, 18 January 1895, Page 13

WELLINGTON SOCIAL GOSSIP.

Wellington, January 15. 1 regret to say there is sLill very little social news to report. I suppose it is not to be wondered at at this time of the year. However, I must proceed to tell you what little there is. Mr and Mrs John Duncan and family have returned from Lowry Bay. A very pleasant little dinner party was given by Mrs Duncan on Friday evening last. Among those present were the Misses Izard, the Misses Johnston and Grace, and Messrs Jackson, Turnbull, Butterworth, Izard, &e.

The Bishop-elect of Wellington, Rev Dr Wallis, and Mrs Wallis, arrived on Thursday last from Sydney. They were met on the wharf by several of the local and country clergy, who wished them a hearty welcome. After partaking of the Holy Sacrament in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Dr and Mrs Wallis were driven to Government House, where they will stay until Bishops-court is ready for them. The Bishop of Salisbury is expected in a day or two.

Everyone is looking forward to the Wellington Cup Race Meeting, which takes place on the 22nd (Anniversary Day), at the Hutt Park racecourse. It always seems to me a pity that there is not an annual Race Ball in Wellington, like in most other towns. Perhaps just now would be rather warm, but the Autumn Race Meeting time would be very appropriate, and a dance then, I am sure, would be appreciated by all.

Invitations have been issued for a large reception at Government House on Friday evening next, from 9to 11. It is given, I believe, in, honour of the Bishop of Salisbury and Dr and Mrs Wallis.

Much sympathy was felt for Mr Charles Pharazyn, of Longwood, Featherston, when the sad news of the death of his third daughter, Mabel, reached his many New Zealand friends. Miss Pharazyn was a great favourite both here and in the Wairarapa district, being a most sweet and amiable girl in every way, and the news of her sai end was keenly felt by all who knew her.

•Mr and Mrs Pharazyn are still abroad, and do not intend returning to New Zealand for some time yet.

I am sorry to say we are soon to lose the Misses Nathan, who shortly leave for England with their father, who, I believe, intends residing there. The Misses Nathan will be much missed here by the friends they have so often entertained in various ways—one being the Wednesday tennis parties, when anyone “ dropping in,” as it were, was always sure of a warm welcome. Mr Nathan’s house and grounds in Hawkestone street have been purchased by the Hon Dr Grace.

I am glad to be able to report that Miss Bussell, of Hawke’s Bay, and who has so many friends here, has almost recovered from the effects of the trap accident she and her sister, Miss Cara Bussell, met with the other day.

The wedding of Miss Cara Bussell to Colonel Fox is fixed for an early date in February, and is to be a very large affair. We shall look forward to seeing a long account of it in the Mail from some fair Hawke’s Bay correspondent, f hear Colonel Fox intends making his future homo in the Canterbury district, where he owns a station.

Mr and Mrs H. D. Bell have left for a six weeks’ trip down South.

Mrs E. J. Beid and family have gone into the country for a few weeks.

Polo still bids fair to become very popular here, and every Saturday afternoon quite a large number of ladies and gentlemen (frequently including Lord and Lady Glasgow) drive out to the grounds at Miramar. There is always tea to be had there, so altogether it makes a very pleasant outing on a fine day. Captain Preston, Mr A. Cooper and Mr Turner are, I believe, considered our best players. I confess I know very little about the game, but nevertheless take a great interest in it, and hope our men will be able not only to compete, but meet with success, at the next Polo Tournament. Violet.

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