WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 356

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, March 19. On St. Patrick’s Day we were not favoured with very tine weather. Showers came on at about four o'clock, and thus spoilt what would have otherwise been an enjoyable holiday. THE HIBERNIAN SOCIETY held their annual picnic in the pretty gardens belonging to the Rev. Father Lane at the Lower Hutt, and close on 2.000 people were present at it. In the evening the same Society's concert took place in the Ooera House, which was crowded. The first part of the evening was devoted to the display of nearly fifty splendid limelight views of Irish scenery, which were graphically described by Father Goggan. Those who took part in the musical portion ot the programme were Madame Eveleen Carlton. Miss Carsons. Miss Gage. Messrs R. B. Williams. E. J. Hill. A. Millar (Christchurch), and Mac Duff Boyd, while Mr H. B. Coney acted as accompanisu The stage was very well got up. At the back in the centre hung the huge and handsome banner ot the Society, which made a very fine background. Large pots of plants and palms were placed about among chairs, etc., and pretty curtains draped the doors. Some of those in the audience were Mr and Mrs Fisher, the Misses Seddon (who wore pretty pink silk gowns), Mrs and the Misses Richardson. Mr and Mrs Rhind. Mrs and the Misses Blundell. Mrs and Miss T. Ritchey, the Misses Grace, Mrs Parsons. Madame Carlton wore a black silk gown with an Empire front of pale yellow silk veiled with black net. sleeves of the same : Miss Gage looked nice in black satin with appropriate green ribbon bows on the shoulders; Miss Parsons, pretty lemon colour silk trimmed with sa*in ribbon and white lace. Mr EM ward Pearce, who leaves this week for a trip to England was entertained on Monday night by the members of the Wellington Liedertafel. of which he is President at a FAREWELL SMOKE CONCERT AND SI PPER in Thomas' Hall. There was a large muster of the members of the Society, who went through a very nice little programme of music, consisting of solos by Mr A. Miller, of Christchurch, and MrF. V. Maters, and several very floe part-songs and choruses The toast of the departing President was proposed by the Mayor. Mr G. Fisher, and was heartily responded to. Among the gentlemen present on this occasion were Mr Pearce and his two. sons Messrs Gibson. Duthie. Tolhurst. Werry, Rhind. Molyneanx Harcourt. N. Reid. Gee, Newbury. Gray, Whittail. Dr. Purdy Captain Barclay, and of course the conductor. Mr Robert Parker and many others. Mrs W. P. Reeves and her three little children left to-day by the ‘ Ritnutaki.’ Mrs H. Butler gave a very jolly LITTLE ECCHRE PARTY the other night. There were about twenty guests present, including Misses Daniell. Williams. Menzies (two). Gore. Grace (two). Johnston, Barron, and Messrs Gore. Williams. Hartmann Barron, and Higginson. The prize-winners were Miss Johnston and Mr Hartmann. Mrs Menzies entertained in the same way on Monday night and Mrs Gibson gave a euchre party for the Misses Sloan, her two nieces from Australia, who are staying with their aunt. Mrs Baldwin has gone to Palmerston North for a few days to be present. I believe, at the Polo Tournament. The Wellington team consisted of Messrs D. G. A. Cooper (Captain), Baldwin. Skerretr and Bucholz. Mrs Napier (Auckland) is staying with her mother Mrs E W Mills. Mr and Miss Stowe have gone for a trip np North. Miss E. Heywood is staying with Miss Hitchings at Napier. Miss Ella Johnston is staying with her annt, Mrs C. Johnston Mrs T. Rose has gone for a visit to Dunedin. I am sorry I have no more news for you this week, but quietness reigns supreme here just now. Ophelia. Deak Bkb. March 21. U J he Cross Society held a social in Thomas' Hall on Monday. 30th March. As the tickets are to be had for the modest sum of one shilling, a large attendance is to ba expected It is. after all, not all hard work that falls on membe-s of political societies, at least not if Mrs Seddon is president. belonging to the Woman's Social and Political League found out the silver liningto the dark cloud of duty last Wednesday, when thev were most pleasantly entertained by MrsSeddon ata picnic. The party were conveyed by boat to Shelly Bay. where a delicious alfresco meal was enjoyed, then took a free and easy row about (he harbour, visiting H.M.S. ‘Ringdove.’ and generally enjoying the water scenes and air. About sixty-five were present altogether inclnding the MLsses Seddon. who with gracious hospitality at-' tended to the comfort of their guests. THE COURT SINGERS held their second and farewell concert on Thursday evening in the Exchange Hall, when a large number of music-lovers were present, and showed their appreciation of each item on the programme by repeated encores. Madame Von Vahsel was verv handsomely dressed in delicate pink silk richly b-ocaded with pearls and finished wicn soft white lace ; Miss Fisher looked venwell in a most becoming gown of black velvet, the sombreness being broken by the vivid touch of colour given by a sprav of crimson roses on the shoulder: Madame Merz wore an elegant gown of black satin relieved with white lace: Miss Mcßurnev wore a pretty dnss of white and pink silk. Among those present I noticed Mrs Ashbolt, Mr and MrsCastendyke. Mrs Ebberle Mr Mrs. andl Miss Fisher. Dr. and Mrs Grace, the Misses Grace. 'Miss Heywood, Mr and Mrs Martin. Mr and Mrs Prouse. Miss Picker ing. Mr and Mrs Ross, etc. JOTTINGS. Mrs J. E. Fitz Gerald has gone south for a short visit to Christ, church. The Misses Harding have also left town for a month to nar a few country visits. ' Miss Friend returned home on Friday after a very plessant visit to the Napier districts Miss Shand is at present a guest of Lady Hector. Mr and Mrs Thomas Rose are still in Dunedin. Miss Rose is staying with Miss Holmes, Hawkestone-street. and Miss Gertrud.Rose with Mrs Collins. Miss I-ee is spending a few days in town as a guest of Miss Greenwood rn route to her home in Christchurch. Miss Martin,another Christchurch visitor also leaves this week

The HUlop leave next week for Dunedin, where they will probably make a prolonged visit. Miss Ross, who, I ani sorry to hear, has not oeen well for some time, has gone to pay a visit to the MissesToxward at Palmerston North. Miss O'Connor is staying with Mrs Henry Hadfield at Otaihainga. * ... Mrs Werry and her little daughter have returned to town after spending the summer months at PaikakarikL I hear that Mrs and Miss Edwin intend to visit England shortly, probably going by the * lonic * on her next trip Home. Captain and Mrs Fairchild and Misses E. and N. Fairchild, left to-day cm route for England. Mrs Graham is expected here on Saturday on her way to visit her daughter, Mrs Taverner, in the Rangiteiki district. On her return journey we hope she will pay us also a visit to enable her many friends to see her again. Lady Hector had a small tennis and garden party on Tuesday, which, being a general holiday, enabled many to be present who otherwise would be engaged in bank and other official duties. The same day Mrs Gilbert also gave a tennis party on her new lawn, which is now in excellent order. Mkye