WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue XI, 10 March 1894, Page 235

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, March 1. The farewell social which was given to the Rev. G. J. Allen, 8.A., and Mrs Allen, by the members of the Bowenstreet Congregational Church, was very largely attended, and except for the tinge of regret at the coming departure of their pastor and his wife, the affair was a most successful and very pleasant one. Mr and Mrs Allen have endeared themselves to their congregation during the past few years, and great sorrow is felt on all sides at their departure for England. Several addresses and gifts were presented, among the latter being a beautiful photograph of the interior of the church, given by the deacons, the frame of which was quite a work of art, being composed of 1,375 pieces of New Zealand woods, of which eight different kinds were employed, viz., manuka, konini, totara knot, puriri, hinau, matipo, rewa-rewa, and pukatau. Wellington is to have ANOTHER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, and the musical people here are overjoyed at the prospect, and especially those who had the pleasure of assisting at the last. Mr Theo. Ritchey has been appointed secretary, and all the leading musicians are on the committee, and Mr R. Parker has been elected conductor. Already a large sum (over £100) has been guaranteed in connection with it, and the various societies are to be asked to join ; one of the works to be produced, or rather reproduced. is * The Golden Legend,’ which was the favourite among a splendid collection of works at the last festival. The time chosen is more towards the end of the year, but the rehearsals will be begun early in order to gain as much perfection as possible before the final production. The committee hope to be able to arrange for A LIEDERTAFEL COMPETITION, that is. for all the Liedertafels in New Zealand to compete for some handsome prize. This would be very interesting, and probably further developments by the committee will prove equally if not more interesting. The committee in connection with the coining HOSPITAL BALL, which is fixed for the sth of April, have been very energetic, almost the whole town having been canvassed by ladies for donations in money or food for the supper. A large number of tickets have been sold, and everything promises well for its success. OUR PEOPLE. Lady Buckley is expected by the Kaikoura. I believe I«ady Buckley has had a delightful visit to the Old Country. Her many friends in Wellington will be charmed to see her again, and the Hutt, will rejoice again at her arrival, for the loss there of so popular and hospitable a hostess was very great. Miss Brenda Cooper and Mr Barker arc to be married next week, and are to spend their honeymoon in Australia. Being Lent, the wedding will not be a large one, but most of Miss Cooper’s relations are coming down from the country for it. Mr and Mrs Elgar, of the Wairarapa. intend leaving for Engthere ln Gothic to pay a short visit to Mr Elgar’s people Mr Harry Vogel also talks of going by the Gothic to visit his rather and mother in England. Miss Wauchope is another intending passenger by the Gothic. Mr and Mrs Waterhouse have paid their short visit to Wellington. and have now left, much to the regret of their many friends here. • A Pother recent arrival from Home is Mr Robert Pynsent, who 18 lnar parents for some months. Miss Lucy Williams, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Mrs T. C. Williams. Mrs James Williams and the Misses Williams, of Hawke’s Bay, who have been doing the ‘ Sounds ’ trip, passed through Wellington, and stayed a few days with their relatives here. Ophelia.