WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIV, Issue VIII, 23 February 1895, Page 186

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, February 12. We still lack for society news. With the exception of a few tennis parties there is nothing going on. Of course I must not forget the ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY, who opened their season here on Monday night to a crowded house. They played ‘Ma Mie Rosette.’ Miss Nellie Stewart is a charming actress, and her dresses are lovely. She has also a sweetly sympathetic voice. There is no need to say that she is already a great favourite with the audiences. Mr J. Tapley has a very fine voice, and has frequently to repeat his songs. ‘Paul Jones ’is the next piece to be staged. I hear it is very good. AU the

TENNIS COURTS ue in full swing just now. as the weather is getting cooler. Among the ladies who have been entertaining in this way are Mrs Brandon. Mrs W. R. E. Brown. Mrs Tolhurst, Mrs Grace, Mrs Johnston, and many others. The Thorndon courts are always crowded, they are in splendid condition now. OUR PEOPLE. Miss Lucy Williams (Hawke’s Bay) is on a visit to Mrs T. C. Williams, also Miss Hadfield. Miss Pitt (Nelson) is also here for a short stay. Mies Williams has gone to the country for a tew days. MissC. Elliott (Auckland), is staying with Mrs H. Elliott .(her aunt). Mr and Mrs H. D. Bell have returned from their trip south. Miss Eastwood, who was in Wellington some little time ago, and was a guest of Lady Glasgow, has again come to New Zealand, this time for her health, and is just now staying with MrsL. Stowe.

(BY TELEGRAPH.) Amongst the AUDIENCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE during the week were Mesdames W. D. Crawford. A. Crawford, G. Mantell. Friend, W. Johnston. Barron. N. Reid. Baldwin, A. Pearce, Joseph. G. Phillips. Kohn. Travers, Barclav, Parfitt, Gore, Morison, Drs. Collins, Rawson, Grace, Messrs MacKenzie. Findlay, Henry, Purdy, the Misses Pearce, Grace, Gore, Russell (Hawke’s Bay), Friend, Babbington (Christchurch), Harding, Barron. Izard, Johnston, Barclay, Reid, Quick. Ling, Pike, Campbell. Burns, Gillon, Luckie, Toxward, Elliott, Heywood. Trimnell, Muir, Wilford, etc.

Ophelia.