THE OPENING OF THE GOLF SEASON

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7111, 25 April 1910, Page 4

THE OPENING OF THE GOLF SEASON

Despite an alarming change in the weather, when a perfect morning pave nlaeo to a forbidding southerly scud of dark angry clouds and accompanied by a chilly win, the opening of the golt season 'at Hei-ctaunga proved to bo a ! great success on Saturday aftfHxm. Long before 1.50, tlio time fixed for the departure of the social train for the club's visitors, numbers of well-gowned women and their male escorts could be veen wending their way towards Lambton station. The , train itself, by the way, -ertormed no prodigies of speed on ] the way, for it took quite as lon ft to roach the links as its peer relation, the ordinary 1.10. Heretaunga. £"-° .£ rained bv steam, or cnrnng>', ox motor, is plw-vs serene and picturesque, surrounded and sheltered as it is by its circle of hush-crowned hills. No smoke { is here to assail the crisp perfection of • the sparkling air, .no factory whistles with their shrill insistent reminder that work must bo done. It is, in fact, a sans souei of cheerful health-giving days, a place for putting parties on the green, fmirsomes, or even solitary rambles round the. links, club in hand or ho.pt y week-end parties gi%-en by the hospitable owners of the beautiful little houses which cluster round the amphitheatre ot turf which is dedicated to-r-the "ame! The club house too, is handsome and full of comforts for members of botlj sexes. The ladies have a roomy dressing room upstairs whicli opens on to a large balcony, from which an excellent view of the links can bo obtained. Downstairs the large tea room, with its harmonious blue paper and wooden panels accommodates oomfortablv quite a largo number of folk. Then the ladies hjj.ye a drawing room filled with the most corniortablo arm-chairs, and a choice of many magazines, and the men have their own smoking room. All these rooms, were thrown open for the nonce to admit the club's visitors, tea tables, decorated with locally grown cosmos, were laid in the tea room and the men's snuggery, and a table whicli was laden with magnificent silver cups and trophies and prizes for the different events was tho centre of admiration. After everyone had strolled about, some to putt on the green, others to follow the various events on tho links, people began to collect round the verandah of the club house and afternoon tea and delicious cakes.. and sandwiches were handed round and much appreciated by the visitors whoso appetites had been sharpened by travel, and exercise in. the open air. After tea the table of trophies was talven out on the verandah, where a large semi-circle of people qaj'cikly formed round it, and Sir Joseph Ward, in hie happiest ; vein, declared tlie season'open, in a few friendly words, which were much appreciated by his audience. Then Lady Ward, who was beautifully gowned in a dark blue braided cloth coat and skirt, with a natty little toque of black beaver and ospreys . and black: ostrich boa, .presented the prizes as the list was read out" to her . by Mr. McCosh. Clark, captain of the club. - Mrs Ifowlds woire a bright blue coat and skirt, the long ccat being beautifully braided with blue soutache to match, her turban' toque was of black miroir velvet, handsomely trimmed with jet. Mrs Walljs's Russian . costume of dark .blue cloth' was worn with a feathered green and bronze boa of eoque's plumage, and a grey hat trimmed with blue velvet ribbon and gold insertion. A coat and skirt of myrtle green with black collar, and a becoming hat of crinoline straw, shaded by two long ostrich plumes, ware worn by Mrs Salmond. Miss Sainiond's costume was moss green, the coat was short and brocaded with soutache,' her hat was deep shade of heliotrope turned up at one side with, large chrysanthemums of the same shade. Mrs Dalziell wore a tailor-made and a handsome fur motor, cloak, and Miss Duncan, the ladies' captain, wore a short-skirted tweed golf costume and a green Burberry. Miss Ward's golf costume was a; pale green tweed, with stitched hat to match. Quite ttie epitome of chic was Mrs Senior—a visitor from England, staying at present' at Miss Malcolm's. Her long exquisitely cut velvet coat canie almost to the edge of. the skirt of the same material, and was strapped down the sides with satin and finished with buttons, her stone-grey tricorno hat was gay with the tropical plumage of parrots in all shades of green and yellow. Navy blue was quite the favourite colour on Saturday. Mrs Jacob Joseph's costume was navy blue, and her daughter's of the. same shade, relieved by a crown of cerise velvet to her black toque. Another costume of this universally becoming colour worn by. Mrs Mao Ewan, accompanied by a most becoming toque of black panne velvet, in the front of which was tutted a pretty pink tinsel rose. Amongst the very large number of people present were Mrs McOoeh Clark, of Auckland, Mrs Colline, Mi's A. Pearce, Mrs Tweed, Mrs D. M. Findlay, Mrs Holmedon, Mrs C. Tringham, Mrs Miles, Mrs D. Fisher, Mrs Hadfield, Mrs Firth, Mrs T. Ward, Mrs Corliss, Mrs Kane, Mrs It. Robertson, Mrs T. Young, Mrs. Harcourt, Mrs J. Abbott, Mis Vaudrcy Baldwin, Mrs Harry Holmes, of Matahiivi, Masterton, and the Misses Flora, Lucy, and Koran Brandon, Pearce (2), Halse (2), Hnybittle (2), Bauchope, Stafford, Lc~:Ji, Harcourt, Hannay, G. Morrah, lu. Simcox, of Otaki, Watson (2;, Harding (2;, Tolhurst, Morrison, Barnett, Jacob Joseph, Eraser.

The transformation from summer to winter brings many changes. One would tire by always wearing light summer dresses, and ladies have the opportunity. of laying aside their frail gowns and in the place, thereof selecting winter garments, the most popular just now being tailored costumes. Ladies will find their requirements well catered for by a visit to Haywnrd the Ladies' Tailor, 291. Lambton quay. *

The Mayoral Election for the City, oi Wellington will take place on Wednesday next." and is of vital importance to the 'residents of Wellington and suburbs. Equally so is your health, which deserves first consideration. If it is im-' paired in any way, it you are run down, or vou feel that life is a burden, do not hesitate, for delays are dangerous. Consult Frank Shaw, Practical and Consulting Chemist-Optician, Medical Hall, Manners street, and the Cecil Buildings, Lonibton Quay. *

The colourings and designs of the new autumn millinery this season are really wonderful—such glorious shades of mulberry, areoplane and Havana are to be •nucn worn, and when blended with such exquisite taste as th» millinery that is row on view at Mrs Matthewson's, one feels thev would like to buy qnit.e half o dozen,' especially as tho prices are so very reasonable The address }s 2UC, Hannah's Buildings, Lambton quay.

Weddings—Bride's and Bridesmaid's, Bouquets," Sprays, Baskets, and .'other artistic ilorsl' devices for birthdays, ■ presentations, bon-.voyage, etc. Choicest flowers only used. Miss Murray, ViceRegal Florist, 36, Willis, street. .