WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 48, 2 December 1893, Page 475

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, November 24. AT THE OPERA HOUSE Miss Myrft Kemble is still drawing good houses, both she and her company being really excellent. Mr Sass’ clever acting has delighted everyone—in fact, the company has been the greatest boon to us during this quiet week. Miss Kemble is giving up the Opera House for a few nights before the elections to various candidates, but on the day after she resumes her season, giving ‘The Profligate ’ for the first time in Wellington. * A White Lie ’ is perhaps their best production so far, but ‘ Dr. Bill’ and ‘Our Flat’ especially the latter, are also veryamusing. In ‘Dr. Bill’ Miss Kemble wears some handsome dresses — one being of soft cream material, the waistcoat and skirt being handsomely braided with gold and buttoned with gold buttons, and with this she wears cream gloves, a cream hat covered with feathers, and a cream para-01. Another is of pale salmon pink with loose back and front, and trimmed with black velvet bows and bands the puffed sleeves being also of black velvet. Yet another stylish gown is of seagreen silk covered with delicate black lace, and brightened with jet. Among those who have been present during the week are Mrs A. Brandon, Miss Brandon. Sir R. and Lady Stout. Mr and Mrs Treadwell. Mr and Mrs W. Man tell. Mrs and Miss Vennell. Mrs H. Beetham, the Misses Williams, Miss Dransfield. Mrs and the Misses Gore, Dr. and Mrs Newman, Mrs and Miss Rose, Mr and Miss Tolhurst, Mrs Rhodes, Miss Lucy Studholme. Dr. and Mrs Rawson, Dr and Mrs Adams, Dr. Gillon, the Misses Gillon, etc. On the opening night of * Our Flat ’ there were present Dr. and Mrs Grace, the latter wearing deep Gobelin blue trimmed with white lace ; Mrs Pynsent wore black ; Miss Pynsent. mauve silk ; Miss T. Wardell, of Masterton, who is staying with Mrs Pynsent, wore all white; Mrs (Dr.) Adams, black: the Misses Harding, white : Mrs Walter Johnston, black brocade trimmed with lace ; Miss Hilda Johnston, black velvet softened with white lace; Miss Ella Johnston, a white fur cloak ; Mrs Travers, blue and red shot silk; Mrs Bristow, pink ; Miss Gillon, pale pink, and her sister, white; Mrs Newman, Gobelin blue silk; Mrs Menzies, white; Mrs (Dr.) Purdy, old rose silk: Miss M. Burnett, a grey cloak braided with silver; Miss O’Connor, white. On the following night were Mr and Mrs W. Ferguson, the latter in pale terra cotta brocade trimmed with black lace; Miss Hilda Moorhouse, black satin much jetted ; Mrs Quick, black, red plush cloak ; Miss Quick, a pretty white gown trimmed with chiffon ; Mrs R. Pharazyn. cream silk with old rose bows ; Mrs Parfitt, terracotta and black, trimmed with jet; Miss M. Grace, black with short pale blue satin sleeves; Miss Cooper, black, pink cloak bound with swansdown ; Mrs Samuel, black velvet; Miss Harding, white trimmed with lace, and white bandeau in her hair; Mrs Gale, pale grey brocade ; Lady Campbell, Miss Duncan. Mrs and Miss Smythe, Mrs Stubbs, Mrs and Miss Milward, Mr and Mrs Hickson, etc. . r Mrs Charles Izard (junior) returned from her trip to England last week, and was accompanied by Miss Ella Izard and her two brothers. Miss Izard went for the benefit of her health, which has greatly improved. I saw her one day looking very well in an English costume of deep green cr&pon. the yoke and bands round the skirt being of pink silk veiled with white lace, and with this she wore a large black hat with pink roses. . . Next week we look forward to a large gathering on the Basin Reserve on the occasion of the Athletic Sports. Afternoon tea is always provided, and if the weather be fine it is a pleasant way of spending a few hours. AT THE TINAKORI SCHOOLROOM CONCERT Mrs Parsons wore a black silk and jet gown; Miss Campbell, tomato veiling with puffed sleeves of red gauze; the Misses F. and L. Johnson both wore white, as did also Miss Parsons. I hese were all the lady performers, and very few among the audience wore evening dress. Mrs Brandon gave A LARGE GARDEN PARTY on Saturday afternoon. The weather was glorious. tennis, tea, strawberries and cream, and strolling about the garden passed a x ery pleasant afternoon. It was given to

Mrs John Deans, of Christchurch, who is staying with Mrs Brandon. The hostess wore handsome grey silk and brocade trained ; the Misses Brandon, who were helping to entertain, wore dark skirts and light blouses ; Mrs Deans, fawn tweed, jacket »o match, gold bonnet trimmed with pink flowers and ribbon; Mr and Mrs Alfred Brandon. Dr.. Mrs. and Miss Grace, Mr and Mrs Baker, Mrs and Miss Barron, Mr and Mrs W. Johnston. Mr and Mrs C. Johnston. Sir Kenneth and Miss Douglas, Mrs Higginson. Rev. T. and Mrs Sprott, Mrs Anson, and the Misses Harding. The same day Mr and Mrs Werry gave an ENJOYABLE LITTLE PICNIC. The party went out into the country by train, THE CRICKET MATCH in connection with Messrs Gardiner and Woolridge’s school was also largely attendee! the same afternoon by ladies and gentlemen. Tea and cakes were provided by Mr Gardiner for his guests.

Ophelia.