WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 28, 15 July 1893, Page 667

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, July 6. Perhaps I had better start by telling of the DRESSES WORN AT MADAME STERLING’S FIRST CONCERT in the Empire city which was very largely attended. The great singer herself wore a magnificent English gown of thick white brocade, the bodice and sweeping train which was oi the brocade being edged with handsome brown bear fur trimming, the loose front of white satin being exquisitely embroidered at the hem and throat with delicately tinted flowers and foliage, and the sleeves were edged with broad lace which was allowed to hang quite loose, white shoes and gloves completed thi« beautiful toilette. She wore no jewellery, and had her hair parted in front and tied with white ribbon at the nape of her neck. Miss Webster wore a very pretty gown of pale pink, thick silk, the huge sleeves being of moss green velvet, and the trimmings of the skirt were of the same, and long swede gloves ; Miss Habgood wore pale yellow silk with a Watteau train of dull green plush fastened with a paste buckle, the puffed sleeves being also trimmed with plush. AMONG THE AUDIENCE were Lord and Lady Glasgow, the latter wearing a handsome white silk trained gown, with a yoke and trimming of black lace, diamond ornaments, and a long fawn fur cloak; the Ladies Augusta, Alice and Dorothy Boyle wore pink veiling gowns and red cloaks; Miss Wauchope. black, and a dull blue cloak edged with beaver ; Miss Holroyd, black ; Mrs Rhodes, of Christchurch, black velvet trimmed with lace; Miss Rhodes, black satin, and a lovely cream silk cloak trimmed with gold and pearl passementerie; and Capt. Hunter-Blair. Miss Hallowes left in the afternoon for Victoria to visit Lady Hopetoun, and a large party from Government House, as well as a number of personal friends, were on the wharf to bid her good-bye. Others in the audience were Lady Campbell. Mrs Richmond, Dr. and Mrs Fell, the latter in black silk ; Mr and Mrs A. Rhodes, the latter in black and red ; Mr and Mis Tanner, the latter in white ; the Hon. W. P. Reeves, Mrs Reeves, in white ; Mrs Levin, in pink silk trimmed with claret velvet; Miss Fitzgerald, black with pink front; Miss Holmes, black silk and lace : Mrs Williams, a lovely pink and green brocaded cloak ; Miss Williams, old gold ; Mr and Mrs.O’Rorke. the latter in brown velvet and pretty cloak ; Mr and Mrs Turnbull, the latter in a pretty cream cloak edged with dark beaver fur ; Mrs Barron, black and white ; Miss Barron, a pretty pink cloak; Miss Grace, black and red satin; Miss M. Grace, black with blue satin sleeves; Miss A. Grace, pale green; Miss McClean, white Empire gown ; Dr. Rawson, Mrs Rawson, in acrimson cloak ; Mrs W. Johnston, black, and chocolate cloak ; Miss S. Johnston, a pretty white cloak: Mrand Mrs F. Allen, the latter in a white cloak ; Miss Henry, in black and white : and her sister, in white Dr. and Mrs Gillon. the latter in grey and pink velvet ; Mr Kirk, Mrs C. Kirk, pale pink silk; Miss Barnicoat, white ; Miss Stowe pale blue ; Miss Malcolm, red ; Miss Toxward, cream ; Miss Atkinson, black trimmed with white chiffon : Miss Greenwood, Miss Hadfield Mrs and the Misses Gore Miss Menzies. Miss Miller, Mrs Russell, Miss Cara Russell, Miss E. Johnston, Dr. and

Mrs Collins. Mr and Mrs Maxwell. Mr and Mrs Moorhouse. Mr Mrs and Miss Quick. Mr and Mrs Prouse. the Misses Gillon, Mrs H. Rawson. Mrs Joseph. Mr and Mrs Joseph junr., Mrs and Miss Edwin, Miss Harding. Miss Baker. Misd Burnett. Mr and Mrs Duthie. Mrs Mr and Mrs Biss. Miss Browning (Nelson!. Miss Hector. Miss Kennedy. Mr and Mrs Symons, Mr and Mrs Valentine. Mr and Mrs Gale. Mrs Grey. Mrs W. Martin. Mrs Milward. Miss O’Connor, Miss Cphain, Miss Dugdale, Miss Randell, and many others. The dresses worn AT THE PLAYS IN AID OF THE CONVALESCENT HOME were very pretty. In ‘ I’ve written to Brown,’ Miss Moorhouse wore a pretty cream gown, the bodice loosely folded and tied with long satin ribbon streamers, and in the outdoor scene with this she wore a large black hat tied with strings, and trimmed with cream roses on the brim and under the brim. Miss Izard’s was a soft white gown with broad epaulettes of white lace, a wide pink Empire sash, and huge white hat with long white feathers, and pink roses under the brim at one side. The actors, Messrs Hadfield. Gore, and Turnbull, wore ordinary morning costume, and were not disguised. IN DR. PURDY’S ACT ‘FROST* Mrs Purdy, w’ho acted extremely well, wore a handsome brown brocaded satin, and small bonnet to match trimmed with mauve, and Miss Wilford wore a pretty pink striped silk gown. Dr. Whitehead acted splendidly, so also did Dr. Purdy, except that he w’as rather handicapped through having to prompt while on the stage. I will tell you about the Hunt Club Ball next week. It takes place on Monday evening. THE STAR BOATING CLUB’S ANNUAL BALL takes place a little later on. and then come several private balls and parties. We have had nothing in the way of dancing this w’eek because of the bazaar in aid of the Convalescent Home. All the ladies met together and decided to issue no invitations until the bazaar w r as over, so that if only for the sake of something to do people would go there. Among the many session visitors who have arrived are Mrs Oliver. Mrs A. Rhodes, Miss Miller. Miss Studholme. Mr and Miss Cara Russell. Mrs and the Misses Ackland, Mis Valentine, and we expect a number of others from various parts of New Zealand next week.

OPHELIA.