WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue II, 14 July 1894, Page 43

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, July 6. Thomas’ Hall was crowded to the very doors on the occasion of THE ‘GEMISCHTER ABEND’ given by the Wellington Leidertafel. A number of part songs were given under the direction of Mr Parker, and some otchestral gems by the Leidertafel orchestra, a noticeable feature amongst them being a Romance by Mr R. Parker, the conductor, which received an unusually large share of applause. The humming chorus, with Air Murrell taking the solo (‘The Last Rose of Summer’) was very quaint aud pretty, and • Franklyn’s Dogge ’ was extremely well sung. Mr Whittail sang a solo, * Medje,’ fairly well, and Mr Stringer gave ‘The Evening Song,’ but was not at all successful in what proved too ambitious an attempt for his capabilities. Soloists are still the great want in this Society. There are just one or two among the members who are in every way acceptable to the audience, but it is impossible to have the same soloists at each concert, and others of inferior voice and culture take their turn, and often with lamentable results. The partsinging continues to improve steadily, and the orchestra is a great addition. A couple of violin solos daintily played by Mr McDulfBoyd, and a quartett by Messrs Hickson, Wratt, Whittali, and Waters completed an enjoyable programme. His Excellency the Governor arrived punctually at eight o’clock, and was received by the Vice-president, Mr Ed. Pearce, and Mr T. Ritchey, the Hon. Secretary, Mr Tolhurst, the second Vice-president, being unable to attend through illness. Lord Glasgow was accompanied by Mrs Stewart, who wore a white silk gown, slightly trained, and a long grey cloak; Lady Augusta Boyle, wearing white muslin, and a cream and pink opera cloak ; Miss Holroyd. in rose pink silk and lace; and Captain Clayton. In the audience were Miss Pearce, in cream ; Mrs H. Crawford ; Mrs Dowell, in grey silk with bright pink velvet sleeves; Mrs Ritchey wore black with moir£ sleeves ; Miss Ritchie, a white cloak bound with fur; Miss Duthie, a long grey cloak bound with white fur; Mrs Oliver (Dunedin), deep red silk trimmed with lace; Mrs Acland (Canterbury), black silk and lace; Miss Acland, black and red; Lady Campbell, black; Miss Swainson, black velvet and jet; Miss Welford, a cream cloak with fur; Miss Gibson, a grey cloak bound with pink feather; Miss B. Gibson, biscuit silk; Mrs Rose, fawn silk and Maltese lace; Miss Rose, white, and red brocaded cloak bound with white; Miss N. Rose, black velvet and white lace ; Madame Merz, a bright red opera cloak embroidered with gold ; Mrs Whittail, pale blue trimmed with satin ; Mrs Miles, black ; Miss Rolands, white ; Miss Malcolm, black; Mrs Prouse, black and mauve; Miss Quick, red velvet cloak with a cape of embroidered satin ; Mrs Glasgow, black silk and jet; Mrs 8. Kennedy, black, white and gold cloak ; MissG. Kennedy, cream ; Mrs R. Fitzherbert, a pretty deep red satin gown trimmed with black lace ; Mrs Simpson, red brocade, white fur cloak ; Miss Simpson, black with blue chiffon frills; Airs E. Reid, a long fawn cloak; Miss Blackett, a prelty white silk and lace gown ; Miss I. Blackett, a pretty black silk and lace gown; Mrs Gore, black; Miss Gore, pale blue; Mrs Parker, cream silk ; Miss Williams, black and white cloak; Miss Hilda Williams, a long white cloak bound with feather; Airs Barclay, black with white lace ; Miss Barclay, pink veiled with black lace ; Miss — Barclay, pale blue veiling and lace ; Mrs Travers, black, and grey cloak; Mrs Biss, pale blue; Miss Noake, black, and long fa*n and brown figured cloak; Miss Graham, fawn and pale blue; Miss S. Graham, cream figured delaine; Mrs Wardrop, black trimmed with red velvet; Miss Palmer, white silk ; Miss LeaK, green velvet trimmed with cream silk; Miss N. Johnston, dark velvet cloak bound with white fur; Miss Menzies, fawn; Mrs Seed, black ; Miss Seed, crushed strawberry brocade trimmed with darker velvet; Miss Shannon, cream cloak; Mrs Hudson, red satin; Miss Hirchberg. black; and also Mr and Mrs Mills, Mrs Holm wood. Miss Stafford, the Misses Skerrett, Miss Watson, Miss Dyer. Mrs Hardy, Mr and Mrs Pearson, Mrs Lysaght, Mr and Mrs E. J. Hill, Miss Hall, Miss Toxward. Mr Maughan Barnett, and many others. Mrs (Dr.) Collins gave

on the same evening, many of the guests going to the Leidertafel concert first. There were about sixty guests, and dancing was kept up until past midnight, the floor, supper, music, etc., being of the best. The decorations, which included a large number of camellias, were much admired. Mrs Collins wore a pretty dress ofcream silk trimmed with white lace, and Dr. Collins was pre sent helping to entertain. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Arthur Pearce, Mr E. Pearce, Miss Pearce, Mr and MrsG. Pearce, Mr and Mrs T. Wilford, Mrs Crawford. Mrs Dowell, Lady Augusta Boyle, Major Elliott, Miss Holmes and the Misses Williams, Duncan, Johnston, Gore, Grace, Tolhurst, etc. It was the second dance of the session, but there are a great many more tn follow, for during the next ten days or so we arc to be entertained at dances given by Mrs Johnston Stewart (at Government House). Mrs G. Hutchison, Mrs iDr.) Purdy, the Star Boating Club, ami Mrs R. Pharazyn, and there are rumours of several other dances to follow, besides entertainments of various other kinds, so that we shall have no lack of amusement for some time to come.

Mrs Iztrd, Miss Izird, Mis* D.iley, Miss Buller. Mrs and Miss Mills (Dunedin), all left last week on a trip to Fiji, and will be away some mouths. This is supposed to bj the right time of year for the Islands, and the party should have a deligntfui time. Mr Maughan Barnett gave his first afternoon concert AT THE ART GALLERY last Monday, but it was not largely attended. His Excellency the Governor and a party from Government House were present. Mr Prouse was the only vocalist. Mr R. Parker accompanying. Mr Barnett's playing excited much enthusiasm among those who were present, and it is to be hoped that a larger audience will assemble to hear his second concert next Saturday afternoon. The Thornton-Arnold Company have gone. They had a splendid season in Wellington, the theatre going public thoroughly enjoying Jieir performances. Lord Glasgow’ and party attended ‘ Charley's Aunt’ one night and * The Private Secretary ’ another. The Sapio-Krso concerts open to-night, and the musical world is quite excited over their advent, for the company comes with excellent testimonials from other places. Last week Mrs Grace gave A SMALL ROULETTE PARTY, and last Wednesday there were two afternoon teas, one given by Mrs(Capt ) Edwin, and the other by Miss Duncan. Mrs Duncan being away. Many of the same people went first to one and then to the other, and, in spite of the bad weather, managed to enjoy both.

Ophelia.