WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 11, 18 March 1893, Page 258

WELLINGTON.

{Delayed.) Dear Bee, March 3. There was a tremendous audience at the Opera House on the occasion of miss fisher’s farew ell concert. The concert, on the whole, was really an excellent one. Miss Fisher, probably through nervousness and excitement, was not in her very best voice, but still she gave much pleasure by her singing, and was showered with bouquets, and was encored for one of her songs, and gave ‘ She wore a Wreath of Roses,’ which I thought was her best effort. Madame Bahnson, of course, was the star, singing Benedict’s ’Variations on Carnival de Venice,’ and being heartily encored. Her lovely gown was much admired —of pale green brocade with very long train and puffed sleeves. Miss Fisher wore a trained black velvet softened with white about the throat. Miss Myers, who played the ‘ Sclavonic Dances ’ with Miss Dugdale, wore lemon silk. Miss Dugdale wearing white. Miss M. Ccmino sang ‘Sunshine and Rain,'and wore a very plainly made white frock. Mr Alfred Hill played a violin solo accompanied by Mrs Queree, of Auckland. Mr J. Prouse sang splendidly. Miss Moran, owing to indisposition, was unable to sing the song down for her on the programme. A party from Government House was present, and was met by the secretary, Mr E. P. Mountfort, who conducted them to their reserved sears in the centre of the house. His Excellency was unable to be there, but the Countess of Glasgow was present, wearing a handsome black jetted gown, trained, with a blue ribbon twined in her hair. The Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos wore a lovely gown of creamy brocade trimmed with black velvet and made with long train. Lady Hopetoun was in black with touches of green, and diamond ornaments. Miss Hallowes, Miss Wolfe-Murray, and Miss Wauchope all wore pretty black evening ijowns, and the party was accompanied by Captain Hunter - Blair. Captain Clayton, and Mr Beaumont Feather* ton.

In the Marge and fashionable audience I noticed Lady Douglas in black; Lady Hector. Mrs Rhodes, Miss Hadfield, Miss Richmond,

in white; MissShaen, in black lace : Mrs Arthur Russell in black and white silk : Miss Williams in a pretty pink gown and old gold cloak; Miss Grace in tomato silk ; Miss A. Grace in figured delaine; Mrs Levin wore a lovely gown of old rose silk shot with gold, and M|ss Holmes, old gold brocade: Miss Richardson wore black velvet with white chiffon sleeves ; the Misses Henry, white ; Miss M. Gore, black and white: Mrs Travers, black : Miss Turnbull. handsome pink ?loak with brown fur: Mrs Tolhurst, black, and her daughter, white; Mrs Colburn-Hood, white: the Misses Barron. Miss Nancarrow, Mrs Hales, pale pink; Miss Mona Thompson, white. Empire sash; Mrs Sprott. Mrs Samuels. Mrs G. Hutchinson, Miss Malcolm, Miss Brown. Mrs Menteath, Mrs Parfitt. Mrs and the Misses Allan, Misses Elliott. Miss Campbell. Mrs Milward, Mrs Martin. Mrs Castendyke, Misses Haise, etc. Madame Bahnson is arranging for one grand concert during her stay in Wellington, and for that she has secured most of our best local talent. The ANNUAL SOCIAL given by the Liberal Association was a great success at the Rink building, Mr R. P. Johnson delivering the inaugural address, the Hon. W. P. Reeves, the Hon. R. Seddon, Mr W. McLean. M.H.R., Mr C. F. Worth and others also speaking. Dances, songs, and other amusemen’s kept tha large number of people entertained, and light refreshments were served during the evening. The hall was prettily decorated with bunting, greenery, etc., and portraits of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone and the Hon. Mr Ballance occupied prominent positions, while during the evening Walter’s orchestra played selections. The FLOWER SHOW’ was largely attended, and was opened in the afternoon by His Excellency the Governor, who was received by Mr W. H. Levin, the President. The Governor was accompanied by Lady Glasgow, the Duchess of Buckingham. Miss Wolfe-Murray, the Ladies Boyle (two), Miss Hallowes, Miss Wauchope, and the Hon. J. Boyle. I’he President’s tiny daughter. Miss Levin, presented Lady Glasgow with an exquisite bouquet of flowers and was prettily dressed in white with a pink flower hat. Mrs Levin was handsomely dressed in grey trimmed with brocade and gold passementerie: Miss Hallow’es wore a pretty pink gown, and hat to match ; and Miss Wauchope was in light brown cloth and black hat. THE VICE REGAL MOVEMENTS. The Governor and party drove out to Petone one day this week and took Lord and Lady Hopetoun to see the mills and the Gear Meat Company’s works there, in which they were much interested. Two nights of this week have been devoted to dancing at Government House after dinner for the young people staying in the house. Several guests were invited on both occasions and enjoyed themselves very much. Sir W. and Miss Buller left for England yesterday, also Mrs Cameron and Miss George. March 9. You will like to hear of the DRESS WORN BY MADAME BAHNSON at her concert. It was a lovely gown of pale green brocade, made with a very long train and short puffed sleeves; and Miss Fisher wore a plainly made white gown with a silver girdle and short train; Miss Medley wore a black evening dress; and Miss Williams, black velvet, trained, with broad white lace falling from the low corsage over the short puffed sleeves. In the audience I saw Mrs and the Misses Grace, Mr and Mrs Walter Johnston, the Misses Johnston. Mrs Russell, the Misses Williams, Dr. and the Misses Henry. Miss Graham, etc. The Loan Art Exhibition is still open, and has attracted numbers of visitors each evening. Music is always provided; for instance, Mr Parker undertook to provide one evening’s entertainment, Mr H. Parker singing. Miss Dugdale playing, and Master Widdop singing several songs. Another night the Messrs Kennedy, Mr Spackman, and Miss Hammerton provided some excellent instrumental music, Mrs Stuart and Mr Young singing. Another evening Captain Barclay got up a programme, when the Misses Henry, Gore, Halcombe. and Black, Mrs Johnston and the Messrs Cohen assisted. Last night the Misses Johnson sang, and Miss Vennel and Miss Hammerton played. Mr McDuff Boyd has also assisted. This evening the Messrs Cohen are arranging the

programme.

Ophelia.