WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue II, 13 July 1895, Page 50

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee July 5. There was a most enjoyable DANCE AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE on Thursday night. The rooms and corridors were, as usual, beautifully decorated with flowers, palms, and pot plants. Lady Glasgow wore a handsome pink and oyster green coloured brocade trimmed with lace and tiny ribbon rosettes; Lady Augusta Boyle, pretty soft white silk and lace ; Lady Alice wore white surah silk trimmed with deep white lace and roses ; Mrs Goring (Auckland), black silk with panels of white silk, and trimmed with black lace; Miss Crace. pretty white striped silk trimmed with lace; Miss Holroyde, white and black ; Mrs (Colonel) Fox, pale blue brocade trimmed with old rose velvet; Mrs A. Pearce, handsome pale mauve spotted brocade trimmed with lovely white lace; Mrs Cooke-Daniells. black satin trimmed with heliotrope silk and black lace ; Mrs (Dr.) Purdy, handsome black silk trimmed with velvet and lace; Mrs Barker, white corded silk, trained, and trimmed with lace ; Mrs T. C Williams, grey brocade, white lace; Miss Williams, grey silk with pink chiffon bodice; Miss E. Williams, cream satin: Miss Millar, pretty pale blue silk trimmed with deep chiffon frills; Miss Rolleston. pale pink with chiffon frills; Miss McLean (Dunedin), white silk with loose chiftbn sleeves; Miss Buller, coral pink silk with bfibe bodice of chiffon ; Miss Richardson, black silk, with black chiffon sleeves; Miss Studholm (Christchurch), pretty white satin trimmed with heliotrope and lace ; Mrs Baldwin, pale pink silk brocaded with flowers going round the skirt: the bodice was trimmed with lace ; Mrs G. Hutchinson, pale pink silk trimmed with chiffon ; Miss Grace, white moir6 with clusters of pink roses ; Mrs W. Law’son, black silk with bertha of old lace: Miss Cooper, lemon-coloured silk with bows of black ribbon velvet; Miss I. Cooper, white silk with sleeves of white gauze; Mrs H. D. Crawford, pretty white silk gown trimmed with chiffon and ruby velvet bows; Miss Isaacs (Auckland),white satin trimmed with beetles’ wings and pearl embroidery ; Mrs H. D. Bell, pale green brocade with rosettes of darker velvet and bead fringe; Mrs C. Izard, pale green silk; Miss Friend, pink silk trimmed with violets; Miss Tuckey, pale green gown with bodice of pink, and trimmed with streamers of pink ribbon; Miss Fairchild, white silk; Miss Elliott, black silk and lace; Miss I. Elliottt, pale yellow silk; Miss Kennedy, black velvet trimmed with white silk; Miss Stowe, white silk trimmed with swansdown; Miss M. Stowe, pink; Miss Arkwright, white satin; Miss Medley, white silk and lace; Miss Diuglas, white silk trimmed with pearls; Miss Barclay also wore white silk: Miss E. Barclay, pale blue silk. Among the gentlemen present were Mr G. Hutchinson. Mr Wilfred Lawnon. Mr H. D. Crawford, the Hon. Mr Rutler, Dr. Purdy, Mr W. N. Werry, the Messrs Pearce (two). Turner. Turnbull, Gore (two), A. Pearce, Stud holm, Minett, Higginson. Rolleston, Richmond. Duncan, Grace. Izard. Baldwin. Wratt, Fitzgerald, Wilford, Kebbell. Loughnan, Millar. Tolhurst, Barker, Cooper, Tuckey. Kennedy, Anson, Skerrett. Branfill, Barclay, and others. On Friday last Lady Glasgow gave a SMALL DINNER I’ARTY AND DANCE for the Captain and officers of H.M.S. Pylades and Ringarooma. Lady Glasgow wore a yellow satin gown handsomely trimmed with ruby velvet: Lady Augusta Boyle, soft whLe silk and lace ; Lady Alice, black silk trimmed with pale blue velvet; Lady Dorothy, pretty white muslin; Miss Holroyde. black silk; Mrs Goring black and red silk trimmed with lace: Miss Crace (Australia), pale pink silk ; Mrs (Colonel) Fox, very handsome peacock blue watered velvet trimmed with fur ; Mrs Beard, white silk and lace. Other guests present were the Misses Richmond. Williams, Grace, Gore, Buller. Studholin, Cooper, and the Messrs Turner, Grace. Studhohn, Gore, Cooper, Turnbull, Duncan, Higson. an t Major Goring. Mrs Firth, wife of the Head-master of the Wellington College, gave A VERY ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT

for the boys on Saturday night. Several tableaux were successfully performed. One boy. whose name I did not know, danced a hornpipe really splendidly, and Miss Tuckey danced a skirt dance very gracefully. She wore a pretty full white flowing gown trimmed with sparkling jewes. Mrs Firth wore black velvet trimmed with blue chiffon. Among those present were Mrs Ward, who wore mauve crepon ; Mrs H. Hadfield, the Misses Tripe. Bell (two), Brandon (two), Simpson. Atkinson, Hislop, and others. This enjoyable little party ended up with a dance. Mrs Walter Johnston gave a

LARGE AFTERNOON AT HOME on Tuesday last. Mrs Johnston received her guests in a hand-

some black and white silk trimmed with chiffon and jet: Miss Johnston wore a black crepon with piping of jet, and front of coloured silk; Miss S. Johnston, black crepe skirt, pretty blouse of yellow silk and chiffon: Miss E. Johnston, black crepon trimmed with jet and pink silk front. Among the guests I noticed Miss Pearce, who wore a black costume, fur boa, and black bonnet trimmed with fur tails; Mrs H D. Crawford, seal brown costume with front of maize coloured silk, small brown hat hat to match ; Mrs Alec Crawford, light brown jacket and skirt, pale green waistcoat, small black straw hat with blue and red rosettes; Mrs G. Hutchinson,fawn covert coating costume,brown straw beef-eater hat with brown feathers: Mrs Pynsent, black silk gown and mantle, small jet bonnet with lilac flowers; Lady Stout, black trimmed with black silk, jet bonnet; Mrs H. D. Bell, brown tailor made costume, black and ma jenta bonnet; Mrs Duncan, black silk, small black bonnet trimmed with mauve flowers: Mrs Williams, handsome black silk gown, heavy velvet mantle trimmed with feathers, black ibonnet trimmed with majenta roses: Miss Hilda Williams, brown tailor-made costume, brown felt bat; Miss Duncan, brown costume, small black bonnet trimmed with jet and violets: Mrs Friend, black gown, black hat trimmed with feathers: Miss Friend, brown costume, black velvet hat bound with jet and trimmed with tips; Mrs Rose, black: the Misses Rose, wore •dark green costumes, with velvet yokes bound with gimp, and hats to match; Mrs A. Pearce, black tailor-made jacket and skirt, fawn waistcoat, black velvet hat with black tips; Miss Bennett (Bulls), black crepe trimmed with black and white striped silk, small black velvet toque relieved with bunches of violets; Mrs Grace, black gown, small ecru lace bonnet; Miss Grace, black costume, large open-work hat with ecru lace wings, and large pale blue ribbon ; Miss Buller, light brown jacket and skirt, large black velvet hat trimmed with black feathers: Miss Cooper, grey tweed costume, small black straw hat trimmed with rosettes and violets; Miss I. Cooper, dark bluejacket and skirt, shot silk blouse, black velvet hat with tips ; Mrs Fox, becoming gown of peacock blue and white, small bonnet to match; Miss Russell (Hawke’s Bay) w’ore a black crepon gown trimmed with lace insertion : Mrs Izard, black silk gown and mantle, black bonnet with violets : Miss Izard, fawn costume, brown hat with feathers ; Miss Lillian Izard, black erfipon, small black hat trimmed with jetted tips and violets ; Mrs Travers, black costume, fur boa. large black hat trimmed with ostrich feathers; Miss Coleridge, dark brown gown relieved with pale blue, brown hat trimmed with blue velvet and brown feathers; Miss Rolleston (Christchurch), brown gown with front of pale blue silk, large brown hat with brown feathers; Mrs Cooke-Daniells, dark brown costume; Mrs Rhind, brown gown, sealskin jacket, majenta bonnet with beaver; Mrs Watson, light brown jacket and skirt, fawn waistcoat, black and red velvet bonnet. Others present were Mrs J. Barker (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs Butt, Miss Isaacs (Auckland). Mrs and the Misses Menzies. Miss Turnbull. Mrs W. Barton. Miss Studholm, Mrs and Miss Millar, and others, the Messrs Daniells. Turner. Butler, Pearce, Rolleston, Duncan. Higginson, Cooper, Anson, Turnbull, Tripp, Jackson, and others. At the DRAMATIC STUDENTS’ representation of ‘ The Schoolmistress’ Lord and Lady Glasgow, Mrs Goring, Miss Holroyde, accompanied by Major Elliott, Captain Clayton, and Mr Gathorne-Hardy were present. Lady Glasgow wore a black silk gown trimmed with black lace, grey silk cloak bound with grey fur: Mrs Goring (Auckland), black silk trimmed with lace, long mauve cloak; Miss Holroyde also wore black; Lady Stout wore a handsome black silk gown, black velvet cloak trimmed with black feather trimming; Mrs W. Barton (Featherston), long pale blue silk cloak trimmed with white feathers;„ Mrs W. Johnston, black silk,brown brocaded silk and velvet cloak; Mrs T. Wilford, black silk skirt, pretty yellow silk blouse; Miss Holmes, dark green watered silk, bluish grey cloak trimmed with brown fur; ’ Mrs Turnbull, black silk; Miss Turnbull, black skirt, pink chiffon accordion blouse trimmed with jet; Mrs A. Pearce, black velvet, white cloak bound with fur: Mrs (Dr.) Whitehead, pale blue trimmed with black velvet; Miss L. Izard, white gown pretty grey cloak trimmed with white fur: Miss H. Williams, long white cloak trimmed with white feathers; Miss Menzies, dark blue velvet with cream lace; Miss W. Menzies, blue silk veiled with black net, cream silk cape with lace frills; Miss Millar, white gown and cloak; Mrs Rose, Miss Rose, pale pink, brown cloak trimmed with beaver; her sister wore a white gown and similar cloak ; Miss Gore, black velvet, cream cloak bound with brown ferthers; Mrs Goring, pretty pink cloak lined with pale blue, and trimmed with b6be ribbon ; Miss I. Cooper, black velvet with white chiffon fichu; Mrs Levin, black silk, black cloak trimmed with black and white feather trimming; Mrs Duncan, black silk and jet gown, long grey silk cloak trimmed with grey fur; Mrs Firth, black velvet gown, black cloak ; Mrs Rhind. black silk gown with pink sleeves; Mrs Field, black and red gown, white cloak trimmed with fur : Mrs (Dr.) Adams, black brocade; Mrs W. Ferguson wore black silk; Mrs Newman, brown silk gown, grey cloak lined with pale blue and trimmed with fur; Mrs Hudson, black silk, white cloak. Others I noticed were Mrs and the Misses N. Reid, Mrs and the Misses Barron, Mrs and Miss J. Ross, Miss Dyer, Mrs Fulton, Miss Luckie, Mrs Robertson, etc. THE WELLINGTON GUARDS’ BALL was held in Thomas’ Hall on the same night, when Lady Alice Boyle presented the prizes. She was accompanied by Captain Preston. Captain Paterson presented Lady Alice Boyle with a solid silver miniature hand grenade for her kindness in presenting the prizes. Last year the prizes were presented by Lady Augusta Boyle, and for their appreciation of her kindness the members presented her with a photograph group of the corps handsomely framed. Lady Alice Boyle wore a pale green silk gown trimmed with white lace; Miss Duthie, cream silk trimmed with mauve; Mrs S. Hutchison, black satin trimmed with lace and jet; Mrs H. D. Bell, pompadour silk, black lace ; Miss Grace, deep cream silk; Miss Johnston, cream satin with chiffon sleeves; Miss S. Johnston, black silk with white brocade sleeves; Miss E. Johnston, white; Miss Buller, black silk trimmed with old lace; Mrs Paterson, black silk; Miss Moorhouse, cream silk and lace ; and others JOTTINGS. On nursday night Bishop and Mrs Wallis were entertained at a social gathering at the Lower Hutt, which was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The Rev. Mr and Mrs Sprott left for Australia on Friday last. They intend staying the remainder of the winter for the benefit of Mrs Sprott’s health, which has been poorly lately. Mr and Mrs Sprott were presented with a purse of sovereigns before leaving. The Wellington Golf Club is to be formally opened by His Excellency Lord Glasgow on the 20th of this month. The G wen Davis Company have been here for the last week, and are particularly good. Miss Davis and Mr Marcus sang a duet called, ‘ Children Pray This Love to Cherish,’ from Spohr’s ‘ God Thou Art Great,’ at St. Paul’s pro Cathedral on Sunday evening very well. They are to have a concert on Wednesday next at the Opera House under the patronage of Lord Glasgow. Lady Glasgow has issued invitations for a reception on the 11th, which I hope to tell you of later on. Miss Pearce is having a dance on the 16th of July. Mr and Mrs P. Baldwin, who have been in the country for a few days, have returned to town. Miss Isaacs (Auckland) is staying with Mrs Butt. Miss Eila Williams has returned to Wellington after a long visit to relatives and friends in Hawke’s Bay. Miss McLean (Dunedin) is staying with her aunt. Miss Holmos. The Misses Hutchison (Dunedin) are the guests of Mrs G. Hutchison. Mrs Dowling (Dunedin) is paying a visit to Lady Stout. H.M.S. Ringarooma and Pylades left for Auckland on Monday. I think that the officers had rather a gay time, as there were so many entertainments going on. I believe many of them were disappointed about the Club ball. The weather was so bad that they couldn’t bring the boats in. Mr and Mrs Cooke-Daniells and Mr Turner leave for America shortly. The Gourlay and Stokes Company did a splendid week’s buisness at the Opera House in spite of the bad weather. ‘ Revels ’ is the funniest piece I ever saw, and the house was in roars of laughter from start to finish. It could have run another week easily had the Opera House been vacant. The second scene was extremely pre:ty, and the picturesque grouping of the guests quite a feature. At the opening night His Excellency the Governor, Lhdy Glasgow, the A.D.C.’a, and a large party from Government House were present, also Col. Fox, Captain Johnson, and the officers of H M.S Ringarooma. Commander Adams, and the officers of H.M.S. Pylades, the Premier and Mrs Seddon, and a host of well known faces filled the Dress Circle. Miss Amy Gourlay is a great favourite wherever she appears. Her virations

acting, and her sqoge and dances ‘fetch ' her audiences immensely. Her brother, Mr William Gourlay. is as clever a comedian as his elder brother ‘Johnny.’ and a marvellously agile dancer. The rest of the Company are really capable artists, and back up their principals right well. If you want to have an evening’s hearty laughter go and see ‘ Revels,’which I notice is due at the Opera House, Auckland, on Monday, July 15th. Ophelia.

Dear Bee, July 5. This week we can certainly not complain of dullness. The whole town has simply been alive with various small entertainments. I think there has been a dinner party nearly every night, several dances, and * evenings ’ innumerable in all parts of the town. On Tuesday evening, which perhaps takes the palm from its fellows for its attractions, the hearts of the youthful and gay were torn between the two rival entertainments. • The School Mistress ’ by the Dramatic Students at the Opera House, and the Guards’ Ball at Thomas’ Hall. After the opera the people adiourned in large numbers to the Trocadera, and there partook of most delightful little suppers. Among those who thus extended their evening’s outing I noticed Mr and Mrs George McLean. Miss Holmes, Mr and Mrs Tom Wilford, the Misses McLean, Mr and Mrs Pearce. Misses Izard and Rose. Mr and Mrs B. Goring. Miss Williams. Mrs Rose, Mr and Mise Turnbull, Misses-Menzies. Miller, Wilkes, and Messrs Miller. Bethune, Anson. Pearce, Inman. Haig. etc. The entertainment was got up in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Institution, and I believe the takings have amounted to over £l3O, which must be most gratifying to both the Company and the trustees of the Benevolent. Miss Tuckey’s FORTNIGHTLY DANCE

was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, an unusually large number being present. Certainly the young people of Wellington have no excuse for indifferent dancing, as there is no lack of opportunity for practice. Miss Tuckey’s dances are always most enjoyable, and as they usually break up early, no one need feel any after effects of weariness, which generally follow close on the heels of a dance. Miss Tuckey wore a very pretty pink crepon dress with lace on the bodice, and a ribbon belt finished off with a bunch of short bows ; Miss Laishley was in white spotted muslin; Miss McGregor, a soft yellow silk with deep frills of lace: Mrs McKenzie, yellow Liberty silk with frills of the same and lace ; her slst“r. Miss Walker, cream muslin made in a verv pretty soft style; Miss Lee. a becoming white silk dress with a broad yellow sash ; Miss Dudley, pale blue crepon : Miss Moore, white, with trimmings of satin ribbon, and broad folded waistband of the same ribbon; Mrs C. Richardson, a black velvet skirt with a yellow silk blouse edged with jet: Miss Pownall, a white dress with narrow lace insertion; Miss Koch, mauve; her sister wore black and yellow ; Miss Johnston,lwhite crepon with green silk sleeves and ruchlngs: Miss Ledger, a pretty dress of brown, the bodice of white chiffon and touches of yellow ; Miss Dyer, black velvet with yellow silk bodies ; Mrs Hadfield looked very well in a black velvet skirt with bodice of blue chiffon with bands of velvet: Miss Hamerton, a pretty dress of yellow nun’s veiling; Mrs Gavin, black with cream lace bertha and sleeve frills; Miss Ronald, yellow edged with black jet: Miss Seed, black with silver corded braid; her sister, white spotted muslin with a yellow silk sash and bows: Miss Brandon, a green Liberty silk gown with tiny spots and trimmed with lace. The gentlemen included Messrs Pearce. Smith-Barlow. Tuckey, Inman. Mowat, Mcßae. Tripe, Young, Turton, Derry. Menzies, and many others. It is with much regret that we hear the rn mour of Mr and Miss Pearce’s departure for the Old Country. They intend to leave in the spring, about the end of the session. There are few people whose absence will be so much felt, as Mr Pearce is noted for his generous hospitality on all occasions, and Miss Pearce has become a genuinely universal favourite during her visit to our town. The Misses Izard are to be congratulated on having been the first to introduce a pleasant novelty in the monotonous round of teas, dinners and suppers, by giving a GIRLS’ LUNCH on Wednesday. The young hostesses received their guests in the drawing-room. then, still hatted and booted, they took each other into lunch, which was of a most recherche description. The table was very artistically decorated with the fluffy yellow mimosa, arranged in tall clear glasses with loops of heliotrope ribbon joining vase to vase, the absence of any silk drapery or paper frills giving a character quite distinct from the gas-lit,much-trimmed dinner-table. The menu cards were held in taper fingers by dainty lift china dolls dressed in fairy fashion, and added much to the general grace of the table. About fourteen sat down, including Misses Grace. Russell. Welford, Miller. Johnston, Williams. Stowe, Duncan, Cooper, Turnbull, and Acland. This will probably set a fleeting phase of fashion in the direction of girls’ entertainments, though I doubt if anything but a luncheon would adapt itself so pleasantly to the exclusion of the male sex. Last Saturday the GOLF LINKS AT THE HUTT presented a very lively aspect, the competition for the St. Andrew's cross acting as a special attraction for onlookers as well as players The prize was carried off by Mr Treadwell. A great number of people eame out from town, and appeared to enter into the game with as much eagerness as the usual local member. Tea was provided on the ground by the Misses Mowbray, and proved a most welcome and appreciated addition to the day’s pleasure. Among those on the field were Mesdames Howden, Jackson. Scales. Purdy. Gilbert. Treadwell. Climie. Fitzherbert. Misses Wilford. Hector. Johnston. Burnett. Baker, Eitzherbert. Messrs Izard. Pryde. Caldwell, Howden. Nathan. Kemp, Jack Watkins. Mowat, Drs. Purdy and Whitehead, and Capt. Johnson, of the Ringarooma. The Hutt Club certainly scores one over that of Miramar in that its bright colour (scarlet) shows up sogayly and warmly in the guise of universal blouses for the lady players, whereas the colours of the new club yellow and white, are not at all generally displayed by the members, and even if they were, are too dull and sombre to add materially to the general effect of the scene, and we feel grateful to those members who rise superior to Club colours, and don something of a more cheerful shade. There were a goodly number of players at Miramar also on Saturday, who had the advantage of being quite close to the trail of the drag hunt. Towards the end of the day there was a general adjournment to Mrs Crawford's for tea, of golfers and hunters in masse, including Mesdames Bell, Hutchison, Pearce. Johnston. Misses Rose, Duncan. Grace. Johnston. Dransfield. Morrah. Messrs Hodson. Webster, Hadfield. Haig, Studholm, Jackson, Pearce. Tripp, etc. I hear there is to be a LADIES’ COMPETITION about the second week in August, the prize to be a golf club, and I’ve no doubt most of the members will show themselves eager to test their own accomplishments against their neighbours’, while by that time the links will doubtless be in better order for play, and the shed ui> for tea. Mrs Barry Goring gave a large afternoon tea on Saturday, which was much enjoyed by those fortunate enough to be invited. Miss Medley played several selections on the piano, and there were also other musical items. Mrs Travers also gave a large tea party as a farewell to her sister. Miss Connie Barclay, who is to be married next week to Mr Armstrong, of Palmerston North. I believe the wedding is to take place next Thursday morning. The invitations are out for an afternoon tea at Mrs Gore eon Monday. Among the expected visitors to Wellington are Mrs Baillie (Picton). Miss Fraser (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Arkwright (Rangitikei). Mrs Allen (Dunedin). Mrs Russell (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs J. G. Wilson (Rangitikei*. and Mrs Buick. The latter. I am glad to hear, has quite recovered from the illness which prostrated her some time ago. and hopes to join her husband for part of the session. Mrs Pirani has not accompanied Mr Pirani this year. Wc may see her later on. as it is probable the session this year will be a long one. , Happening to stroll into St. Paul’s on Wednesday afternoon, I witnessed AN INTERESTING LITTLE CEREMONY—the christening of Mr and Mrs Cook Daniels' little daughter. The Bishop of Wellington performed the ceremony, and Lady Glasgow and Mrs Newman undertook the duties of godmothers. Mrs Daniels looked well in dark green tailor-made gown; I.ady Glasgow was in steel grey silk trimmed with black satin bows, black velvet cape and jet bonnet: Mrs Newman wore an electric blue serge costume; Lady Alice Boyle, brown relieved with green velvet and fur; Lady Dorothy Boyle, golden brown dress with darker velvet trimmings, with a white osprey in her hat: Miss

Buller, brown checked tweed costume, brown hat; Mrs Williams, long velvet cloak ; and Miss Grace (Australia), in a black and white tweed costume, black hat with violets. Mr Daniels. Mr Turner, and the Hons. Jack and Allan Boyle appeared to be the only gentlemen interested in such things. I caught a glimpse of the baby’s lovely Maltese lace robe, and think Miss Dorothea Elizabeth Daniels is a very fortunate young lady to have such beautiful clothes. The guests afterwards drove back to Mr Daniels' house, and I have no doubt enjoyed afternoon tea and drank the lucky infant’s health. Mr and Mrs Cooke Daniels do not intend to extend their visit to New Zealand, and will probably leave for their home in America in a month or six weeks' time It is gratifying to hear that Mr and Mrs Daniels have been very favourably impressed with our colony, and will carry away with them most pleasant and friendly recollections of Wellington and its inhabitants. There was a

SOCIAL GATHERING in St. Peter’s Schoolroom on Tuesday, which passed oft’ very spiritedly. The chief attraction was the performance of ‘ Sunset.’ one of Jerome K. Jerome’s well-known little comediettas. Miss Ross, as stage manager, deserves the highest praise for the complete and able manner in which she fulfilled the various vexing duties, for anyone who has ever had anything to do with such things will know the thousand and one difficulties which have to be overcome, and the many petty vexations to be met and defeated at every turn of affairs. Miss McGregor, Miss Williams, and Messrs Duthie, Hume. and Reid, who also took part in the piece, showed themselves to be both capable and artistic in their conceptions, and altogether the performance well deserved the hearty applause accorded it. Several speeches followed, then the usual refreshments, and the evening was concluded with a hearty thrice-rinding cheer for the Bishop and Mrs Wallis, who were present. In the political world things are rather dull —at least from a woman’s point of view they are decidedly so. The Ladies’ Galleries have not been well patronised this year so far, in spite of a good example set by Mrs Seddon and her daughters, and Mrs Reeves, who are very frequent visitors to the Speaker’s Private Ladies’ Gallery. Mesdames Collins. Tanner, C. H. Mills, Menteath, Chapple. Leslie, and Miss Ingles are the most constant visitors to the General Gallery, but as a rule I think the ladies are waiting for the return of the Colonial Treasurer, when some excitement is anticipated, and warm argument and fiercely denied accusations will become the usual condition of political discussion. Meye