WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XVIII, 31 October 1896, Page 592

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, October 23. The attendance at the WELLINGTON COLLEGE SPORTS, which were held at the College grounds last Friday afternoon, was not as large as usual, owing to the bad weather. But still a good number braved the cold wind and rain. The grounds were in first-class order, and the green in front was looking splendid. Indeed, Mr Firth is to be congratulated on the improvements made within the last year. Mrs Firth on this occasion was wearing a pretty black crepon gown, fur boa. and black sailor hat with yellow ribbon band; her sister, Mrs Ward, wore a neat black jacket and skirt, black felt hat. Others I noticed were Mrs H. D. Bell, in a neat brown costume, felt hat to match; Mrs Newman, grey tweed gown, sealskin jacket, email black hat with quills; Mrs Hutchison, dark violet jacket and skirt, white beefeater hat with black ribbon band and quills; Miss Hutchison, sage-green costume, white sailor hat; Mrs Watson, very neat blue tailor-made jacket and skirt, burnt straw bonnet with pink roses ; Mrs Fulton grey tweed costume, bonnet to match trimmed with yellow’ osprey; Mrs Seed, black costume; Miss Seed, black jacket and skirt, white sailor hat; Miss Tripe, grey tweed costume ; Mrs and Miss Blair, Mrs and Miss Hislop, Mrs and the Misses Blundell, Mrs Anson, the Misses Brandon, Lee. Reid. Hamilton. Greenfield, Wilson, Haselden, Pownall, Fairchild. Barbor. and others. Delicious tea and cakes were laid inside, and were greatly appreciated. The room was prettily decorated with flowers and greenery. Last Saturday night Miss Beere and her pupils, numbering about 70 children, held their BREAKING UP FOR THE SEASON S DANCING in Thomas’ Hall. The prizes were presented by Sir Arthur Douglas, who made a very suitable speech, in which he complimented Miss Beere on the able way she has taught her pupils The gained by Misses Leila Levi and Gladys Gibbs and the Misses Runcie. Coupland, and Wilson were given books after which he presented Miss Beere. on behalf ot her pupils’, with whom she is a great favourite, with a gold cable bracelet During the evening several very pretty dances were performed the children all dancing charmingly. Especially taking was a gavotte by five little girls, each with a little boy partner, the quaint way they used their fans being very amusing. Another gavotte by two little mites of four or five years - Girlie Sempkins and Gladys Malcolm—was sweetly pretty, the little ones dancing it very daintily, and making their deep curtesies with the most quaint, old-fashioned air imaginable, and causing frequent bursts of laughter from the onlookers. The skirt-dancing, first by a large number of young ladies, then by three, and finally by one was greatly admired, the children all being beautifully costumed. The ribbon keel and the foursomes and eightsomes were a special feature of the evening, the Highland steps being so cleverly executed. Other dances were the minuet, Irish jig, tambourine dance, and cachucha, the latter with great spirit, the children all being so well trained. The music was excellent, being composed of a small orchestra led by Mr Cimino. After the presentation the little ones were then allowed to enjoy the good things provided for them, af'er which the usual waltzes etc., were kept up till a late hour. Among those in the dances were the Misses Coupland. Levi (two), Douglas (three), Geddis (two). Crawford, Edwin, Pollock, Bridge. Joseph, Sempkins (two) Gavin (two), Didsbury, West (two), Runcie (two). Nathan Malcolm, Bannister, Jollie, Smith (two), Gibbs (three). Curtis (three) Phelps, Collins, Boardman, Medland (two). Knowles Wilson (two). Henna. Hall (two). Flanagan, Richardson. Pye-Smith Haise (two), Park, etc., and Masters Beere (two), Pye-Smith (two)’ Woods (two). Henna, Bridge, Curtis, and Hall (two). Several young ladies helped to entertain the little ones, among whom I noticed the Misses Brandon. MacGregor. Brewer, Tripe Davy Greenlaw, and Fancourt, and Messrs A. Gavin. Edwards, j’ Didsbury, Brewer. J. Kemp, etc., and also a very large number of parents and friends looking on. Mrs Maskell gave a very enjoyable AFTERNOON TEA last Tuesday. It was given as a farewell to Miss Fisher, who is to be married soon. Among those present I noticed Mrs and Miss M. Fisher. Mrs and Miss Blair. Mrs and Miss Stafford. Mrs Courtney, Mrs Gray, Miss Tuckey, Mrs Samuels, and others.

Ophelia.