WELLINGTON TABLE TALK.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1722, 1 March 1905, Page 27

WELLINGTON TABLE TALK.

(BY “ERIE.’) The visit of His Excellency Admiral Sir Arthur U. Fanshawe and his officei-s is most welcome, it has caused a small flutter of gaiety at this usually dull season. The powerful man-o’-war, Euryaius, of 12,0l)U tons, is an object of much admiration as she lies in the harbour with her smaller attendants, H.M.S. Challenger and Psyche, near by. One of the visitors to the Euryaius described her as “up-to-date and fit” in every respect, very roomy and serviceable" but by no means too luxurious or grand for her purpose. The various new • guns and appliances for warfare were extremely interesting and considered an education to have seen ano had explained. His Excellency the Admiral is a typical naval officer. Personally he is wonderfully like Sir George Bowen when he came to us as our Governor. *= * «= The ball given to the Admiral and his staff by the members of the Wellington Club on Thursday evening was one of the most beautiful dances ever given in Wellington. Every care and thought had been bestowed upon the arrangements, and the taste and skill brought to bear upon the decorations and supper were quite perfect in their results. With such a spacious luxurious place as the Club to begin with. .1 is not surprising that the decorated effects were so bright and pretty. The billiard room was beautifully festooned with flags. The mantelpiece was trellised with pink ivy geraniums, caught to a point in the centre with handsome pink satin ribbons. The Club’s silver presentation cups were arranged on the mantelshelf between vases of pink roses with the prettiest effect. * * * The splendid supper was laid in the dining room. Each table had rows of broad satin ribbon laid on it. with a vase of pink flowers at each intersection. The different tables had different colours. A large marquee was erected on the tennis court for coffee, ices, oysters, etc., during the evening. The verandahs were covered in and luxuriously furnished, and palms and beautiful flowers were arranged everywhere, till the whole place was a veritable fairyland. Major Brandon (pres*, dent) in uniform, and Mrs Brandon, wearing a lovely cream moire antique gown, received the guests in the hail. The following is the official set of lancers : —His Ex. Admiral Sir A. D. Fanshawe and Mrs Brandon, Major Brandon and Lady Ward, Sir .Tosepu Ward and Mi's Simpson, General Babingt.oll and Mrs (Dr) Collins. Dr Collins and Mis Armstrong (wife of captain of H.M.S. Challenger), Mr Bell and Mrs Broatch (wife of fleet surgeon). Mr Simpson and Mrs Foote (wife of captain H.M.S. Psyche), Captain Napier and Mrs Walter Johnston. King’s Band played splendidly. The extras were played bv Mrs IT. Craw ford, Miss Gore, and Miss Somerville. * * • Among the guests were Mrs W. W. Johnston (Highden) wearing an embroidered black chiffon gown over white glace silk. Mi's Collins had a lovely white satin gown and beautiful diamonds. Mrs Armstrong wore a handsomelysequined black lace gown over black satin. Mi's Broatch had an exquisite Brussels lace dress over' pale blue silk. Lady Ward wore a very handsome black de soie over satin. Miss Pitt- wore a pretty black chiffon and silk gown. Miss Haines (Melbourne) had a handsome blue crepe de chine with touches of pink and rosebud wreath. Mrs Foote (Psyche) had a brocade with lace flounces. Miss Grace wore a beautiful gown of cream satin and lace. Miss Russell (Palmerston) had a white chiffon and silk gown, beautifully trimmed with ruchings. Miss Pickering had a shot pink and mauve glace with cream lace over dress. Miss Webb wore a very handsome amber satin gown with chiffon and lace frills. Miss Roy (New Plymouth) liad a charming gown of flounced muslin with red poppies. Mrs Butt wore a handsome black satin gown with cream lace. Miss Partridge had a pretty gown of pale green with pipings of dark green silk, and cream lace berth©. Mrs Chaytor had a beautiful white satin gown. Miss Handyside (Castle Point) wore a stylish pink silk and chiffon gown. Miss J. Handyside had a white satin frock with green pointed belt. Mrs Joseph wore a very handsome black and white lace and satin gown. Mrs Lumley-Hill (Queensland) had a grey and white brocaded satin with wreaths of forget-me-nots. Mrs A. Pearce had a very becoming gown of grey taffetas. Mrs Kenneth Duncan wore white satin with pink pointed belt and pink Alsatian bow in her hair. Mrs Travel’s wore a very prettv soft black gown with point d’esprit sleeves and yoke. Mrs Russell (Palmerston) had a beautiful white brocade and violets. Miss Ida Thorne George wore black

crepe de chine and a. wreath of small green leaves. Mrs Larnach had a lovely gown of black and white brocade with accordeon sleeves of chiffon. Miss Willis-Jones (Sydney) wore a very handsome sequmed net over satin, and a wreath of pink roses. Mrs Tilly (Wanganui) had a white satin gown with champagne lace. Miss Sybil Montgomerie (Wanganui) had a pretty chiffon gown over white satin. Mrs Yon Zedlitz had a very soft pale blue gown. Mrs W. H. Turnbull wore a cream satin gown. Mrs IT. D. Crawford bad a white brocade with touches of scarlet. Miss Simpson wore a stylish white taffetas gown. Miss Gore had a pretty white frock. Miss Somerville had a pale blue de soie frock. Mrs Eustace Curtis (England) had a lovely gown of amber' and mauve and lace. Miss Lucy Brandon had a pale blue taffeta. M Lss Flora Brandon wore pink brocade. Mrs Webb wore black satin and lace. Mrs Hunt’s gown was of white satin relieved with pink. Mrs Marchbanks wore a stylish black gown. Mrs Burnett had a handsome black gown. Miss Burnett wore a pretty white silk. Miss Finch had a becoming pink dress and Miss M. Finch wore white silk. Miss Mann (Sydney) wore old gold brocade. Aliss Chaytor (Blenheim) had a pretty black go-wn. iVTrs Watson had a lovely black satin gown. Mi's H. Loughnan (Christchurch) wore a pale blue silk with accordeon chiffon. Aliss Oonali Fitzgerald had a pale blue gown. * # * There were four debutantes: Aliss Elsie Watson, her cousin. Miss Aiaesfield (Dunedin), Miss Elsie Simpson and Miss Miles. They all had charmingly beautiful -white frocks, and looked very pretty and happy. #* * • The programmes were most charmingly quaint vellum-covered booklets, lettered in gold in old English spelling. The menu cards were very handsome, with a coloured medallion on the outside with a man-o’-war on it and crossed flags in colours. « • 9 There was a very large and appreciative attendance at Aliss Blacke’s exhibition of pictures on Wednesday afternoon. Aliss Black© has a wonderfully versatile talent, and it was one of the curious studies, for the onlooker, to note how there, are in every walk of life “many men of many' minds.” Some would enthuse before one choice picture which would be passed over by the next person for its neighbour of a totally different type. Personally, a general greed came to ns, and we wanted them nearly all! Some of the Thames sketches are so true and sweet that they caused quite a homesick feeling. The “Misty River” is a perfect picture of soft English mist. There is a boy hoeing turnips that makes one envy such a gift of harmonious colouring. A cold winter scene with snowy surroundings is a beautifully soft picture in spite of its icy atmosphere. There is a lovely group of roses (in oils) which was exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy. Miss Blacke has pictures that have been exhibited at the Manchester Art Gallery, tnl> Royal Institute of Fine Arts, Glasgow, the Corporation Ant Gallery, York, Royal Society of Artists, Birmingham, City Art Cailey. Leeds. Continental Gallery, Bond street, London, Art Club, London, Liverpool Walker Art Gallery and Paris Salon, so that she comes to us “with the Highest credentials from the Old World. These exquisite pictures will remain on view till the 4th March, and it will be a treat to any lovers of really artistic work to go and see them at McGregor Wright’s gallery. Amongst the visitors on Wednesday were Aliss D. Richmond, Airs Tudor-Atkinson. Dr Isabel Watson, Dr Fell, Airs (Dr) Young, Airs Chaytor Misses Brandon, Mi's Ross, Alns and Miss McGregor, Mrs Sievwright Airs Wilford, Mrs Pollen, Miss Dransfield, Mrs L. H. B. Wilson. Miss Payne, Airs Corrigan Mrs Dyer. Mrs Collins. Miss Lulu Brandon, Aliss Watson. A very delicious tea was served to the guests who very much appreciated the unexpected refreshment on such a warm afternoon.

On Tuesday afternoon an exceedingly pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Church, when Miss Olive Burns, second daughter of Air James Burns, late of the Government printing office, was married to Air Lynn AlcKelvie, youngest son of Airs D’Anvers. of Wanganui. The Rev. Gibson-Smith performed the ceremony. The bride wore an exquisite gown of white mousseline de soie over glace silk. The deep flounces were headed with transparent insertion of lovely lace, and the bodice trimmed with lace to match. The veil and orange blossoms are a possession of the McKelvie family, and have been worn by former brides of the name. The bridesmaids were Miss Pearl Burns (sister of the bride), and Aliss Rita AlcKelvie (sister of the -bridegroom), and Misses Merle McKelvie and Kate Owen (nieces of the bridegroom), and Miss Mavis Aleadowcroft. The first

two bridesmaids wore charming costumes of lace inserticVAed muslins with early Victorian fichu and cardinal hats with chiffon strings knotted at one side. The small bridesmaids wore pretty white frocks and hats and carried baskets of red flowers. The bridegroom's gifts were gold, bangles. Air A. Amon (kangitikei) was best man. A largo reception was held after the ceremony at their residence. 92 Abel Smith street. Tea was served in a large marquee erected in the garden, and the table was beautifully eecorated with silver vases of white heather and marguerites. The centre position of the table was occupied by the large heathertopped wedding cake. The Rev. Gii-son-Smith proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in a very happy speech. # * * Airs Burns (bride’s mother) wore a pale blue voile gown and black picture liat. Mrs D’Anvers (bridegroom’s mother) had a very handsome brown costume with much prettv lace, and a becoming brown and gold bonnet. Airs C. Owen (sister of the bridegroom), wore a pale grey silk canvas gown and large black hat. Mrs J. AlcKelvie wore black de soie and chiffon gown and pretty hat. Amongst other guests -were Mr and Airs Gibson-Smith. ivir and Mrs D. AI Luckie. Mr and Airs J. D. Sievwright, Mr and Aliss Newton Mr and Airs D. Lyon, Airs Thompson, Mr and Mrs Saunders, Misses Rutherford. ivx_ > Aleadowcroft, Mrs Forrest, Miss E. Barber, Airs Dix, Misses Tabe.teau, Wigg’ns, Gibson, Scott. Alexander Mrs Bull. Airs Alatthews, Mrs Sully. * * * The bride's travelling frock was a grey coat and skirt and white blouse anri block hat. They will pay a short visit to Napier, and will then begin a long trip to Europe and elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Burns gave a delightful dance in the evening. * * • The garden party given . by_ the Ladies’ Navy League to His Excellency the Admiral and his officers was a delightful success. Sir Joseph Ward very kindly and courteously lent *his beautiful garden for the occasion, and it is an ideal spot for such a purj>cse. It was a hot, lovely afternoon, and the parterres of gay flowers, backed by the trees on the hill, and the wide expanse of soft nice lawn made a cool, picturesque scene of itself. The beautiful band of IT.M.S. Euryaius was stationed at the far end and discoursed all the newest and prettiest airs. None need wish for anything more pleasant than to sit or promenade in such surroundings and have the flagship’s splendid band to play to them. A very dainty tea was served, and was the crowning enjoyment. * * * Airs Seddon wore a lovelv voile gown with white insertions and black and white hat. Lady Ward liad a very handsome black silk canvas frock with white lace vest and large chip hat and violet parasol. Airs Firth had a champagne canvas with lace and touches of delicate green. Aliss Seddon wore a white silk frock and hat. The “Lady Leaguers” wore very pretty small gold medallions with enamelled flags upon them and some inscription besides. Miss Ward wore a pretty cream cloth costume. Mrs Dyer had a very stylish cigar brown costume with tiny gold buttons and cream front, and hat to match. All's Williams had black brocade and white tulle bonnet and white boa. All's Arthur Russell (Palmerston) wore a lovely cream crepe de chine with silk guipure insertions. Alias Russell liad a pretty white cloth gown and white hat. Airs AlcGregor wore Llack brocaded satin and black and pink bonnet. Mrs J. D. Sievwright had a stylish blue voile gown with cream yoke, and blue hat with amber flowers. All's Robert Pharazyn (Hastings) wore a pale grey costume and grey bonnet with large crimson rose. Mrs (Major) Campbell (Rangitikei) wore a handsomely-jetted costume, and hat with ostrich illume. Airs Butts wore grey voile and floral toque of Parma violets. Mrs Corrigan had a prettv cream silk costume with black lace insertions and velvet trimmings. Mrs Alai'tin Kennedy had a handsome black voile costume and black bonnet-. Ali-s AlcTavisli wore a pale grey gown beautifully trimmed with grey silk torchon insertions and lace. Airs Chaytor wore a stylish pink floral silk muslin and pink and cream hat. Aliss AlcTavisli liad a pretty cream costume and becoming white liat. Aliss Butts wore pale blue and cream muslin and blue hat. Aliss Chaytor (Blenheim) wore a black voile costume and black lace picture hat. Aliss Gordon (Auckland) had a oink flowered silk gown with cream lace yoke witli touches of black velvet. Airs ITales wore dark blue and white foulard silk and blue hat. Miss Lennox (Auckland) wore a pretty pink linen piped with'white. Airs Laing wore a handsome black costume and bmcic Torreador hat. Airs Eustace Curtis (England) wore a dark blue linen embroidered, with white and large hat. Airs Mills had a handsome black brocade with lace and black and white hat.

Airs Collins wore a lovely black voile gown with sequin trimmings and aopiiques of cream lace. Mrs Burnett wore a black costume with cream yoke. Airs Chatfield had a blue tailor gown with white cloth rever.s and cuffs, and champagne-coloured hat. Aliss Coleridge had a stylish costume of royal blue voile. Miss Partridge had a pretty grey costume and blue silk blouse. Airs Beauchamp wore a nretty cream and pink costume. Mis Ross wore a white pique costume and feather boa. Airs Cohen had a black and cream gown and hat with ostrich plumes. Airs Fell wore a black gown and long silk coat. Airs Bendall had a pretty black and white costume and bonnet. Aliss Harcourt had a white cloth gown and hat to match. Airs Field wore a stylish blue costume. Aliss Simpson wore a very pretty dark brown costume trimmed with rucked silk and brown chip hat. Aliss Redward had a pale green gown with cream lace and white liat. Aliss Reid wore a handsome brown costume and hat. Miss Payne had a pretty blue gown with cream front. * * * His Excellency the Admiral was introduced to manv of the guests, and he and the members of the Navy League were photographed in front of Sir J. Ward’s house. Aliss Seddon was elected a member of the English branch of the League when she last visited London. * * * Miss Fullarton (Christchurch) is the guest of Airs Burnett, Tinakori road. * * a Misses Gordon and Lennox (Auckland) are visiting Airs Hales, Oriental Bay. • * • The engagement is announced of Atra Travers, to Colonel Wood, of Nelson. *■ * * Mr and Mrs Ernest Coleridge have gone for a trip to Mount Cook. « # # * Mr and Airs Hunt left by the Monowai for Sydney. Mrs Hunt will remain with her people while Mr Hunt gees to Europe. • * • Miss Maesfield (Dunedin) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Watson, the Terraco. • * * Miss Roy is the guest of Miss Partridge, Golder’s Hill. * * * The Misses Handyside came down for the Club ball. The Alisses Chaytor and Captain D’Arcy Chaytor came over from Blenheim for it also. • • • Airs and Miss Roy (New Plymouth) are the. guest of Mrs AlcTavish Fitzherbert terrace. « » * Miss Anderson (Wanganui) is staying with Mrs (Col.) McDonald while she is trying her trousseau. * * # Miss Meta Johnston (Hawke’s Bay) is the guest of her aunt, Airs C. Johnston, Karori.