WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XXIV, 12 June 1897, Page 774

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee. June 4. THE entertainment organised by Lady Douglas in aid of the Rangitikei floods was given last Monday night in the Opera House, which was packed, the audience, to judge from the great applause, seeming much pleased with the entertainment. Bach individual tableau and scene was so good and so splendidly staged, that it is hard to say which was best. Many thought that the club swinging was the prettiest item. This was done by a number of young ladies dressed in the Grecian style. The dresses were very pretty and becoming; they were made of soft white material bordered with the gold key pattern. The Japanese scene was also much enjoyed ; in fact, as I have already mentioned, everything was splendidly carried out, and great credit is due to Lady Douglas for all the trouble she has had in connection with their entertainment, which proved so successful. At the finish of the performance Mr Travers, from the audience, made a short speech, in which he spoke with praise when alluding to the success of the evening’s entertainment, and congratulated Lady Douglas, after which three cheers were heartily given for her. Among the very large audience I noticed Mrs Macpherson, who was wearing a pale blue silk gown and grey opera cloak ; Mrs Travers, black silk, the bodice trimmed with pale blue velvet, brown cloak bound with fur ; Mrs Barclay, black velvet gown with berthe of old lace ; Miss Barclay wore white ; Mrs Wardell, black silk gown, the bodice relieved with white, long fawn cloak ; Mrs Quick, black silk gown trimmed with jet and lace, handsome grey brocaded cloak bound with brown fur; Miss Quick, black silk skirt and pink silk blouse ; Mrs G. Hutchison, handsome black brocade trimmed with jet, cream opera cloak ; Miss Hutchison, black silk, the bodice trimmed with pink flowers ; Mrs Butt, black silk skirt, light silk blouse, grey cloak handsomely trimmed with fur to match ; Mrs Janisch wore a yellow and black costume ; Mrs Butts, black silk and lace ; Mrs Simpson, black silk gown, red cloak trimmed with white fur; Mrs Higginson wore a handsome grey silk gown trimmed with white lace; Mrs Fitchett, cream silk and lace; Mrs Findlay, black silk relieved with scarlet flowers; Mrs N. Reid, handsome black brocaded evening gown trimmed with jet embroidery ; Mrs W. Mantell, black satin gown, and opera cloak of red and white striped silk ; Mrs Stafford, black satin handsomely trimmed with jet and cream lace ; Mrs Rose, black velvet with berth® of lovely white lace; Mrs Martin, cream silk gown, and opera cloak trimmed with fur ; Mrs Ross, handsome black silk gown ; Miss Ross, black silk skirt, grey silk blouse trimmed with white lace ; Miss Rose, bright blue velvet very much trimmed with white chiffon frills ; Mrs Joseph, black brocade trimmed with jet embroidery ; Miss Joseph, black silk gown, cream silk cloak trimmed with brown fur; Miss Gibson, pretty opera cloak of blue velvet bound with white feather trimming ; Miss Tuckey, black silk skirt and pale yellow silk and chiffon blouse ; Miss Izard, black silk gown with epaulettes of white Icce, and handsome sealskin cape; Miss M. Burnett, black skirt, pretty evening blouse of pale green silk; Miss Grace, black silk with sleeves and trimmings of pink, white feathered cloak ; Miss Scully, white muslin and lace ; Miss Tolhurst wore a pretty mauve gown, electric blue cloak trimmed with beaver; Miss O’Connor, cream silk and lace; the Misses Toxward wore black silk gowns, and opera cloaks of white bound with feather trimming; Miss F. Marchant, pretty pink gown and cloak; Miss Luckie, cream cloak trimmed with fur; Miss Johnston, dark skirt, pretty light silk evening blouse ; Miss E. Johnston, black silk, the bodice trimmed with white lace ; Miss A. Johnston, dark skirt, pale blue silk blouse ; Miss Hickson, pink silk and lace. I forgot to mention that between the scenes musical items were well rendered by Miss Pender, Mrs Levi, Miss Brady, Mr R. B. Williams, and Herr Lehmann. Miss Pender was wearing a black silk gown, the bodice trimmed with red flowers and net; Mrs Levi wore cream satin and lace ; Miss Brady, white silk gown trimmed with lace and silver passementerie. The drapers shops are very full and busy just now, as the fair sex are making great preparations for the coming Jubilee Ball on the 23rd.

Ophelia.