NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XXIII, 3 December 1898, Page 733

NELSON.

Dear Bee. November 15. The weather was all that could be desired for the holiday on Wednesday, the sky cloudless, and the sun not too warm, so consequently the numerous PICNICS for which the Prince of Wales’ Birthday in Nelson is proverbial, were greatly enjoyed. A large number of people went by train to Wakefield, where a picnic was held under the management of the combined lodges of Oddfellows in the district, and proved a great success, being enjoyed by both young and old. Races and games were started for the children, dancing was provided, also many other amusements. The Garrison Band was in attendance and supplied excellent music. Altogether there were about 2,000 people present. But Wakefield was not the only place for picnickers that day; every resort had its visitors, the Rocks road, Wakapuaka. and the beautiful Maitai Valley proved attractive to hundreds. On Fridav afternoon Mrs Pitt gave a LARGE AFTERNOON TEA at her residence, ‘Muritai.’ for her niece, Mrs H. Glasgow, of Christchurch. Mrs Pitt wore an exceedingly handsome gown of black silk, with jet ornaments on the bodice; Mrs Glasgow also wore rick black silk, with a pretty vest of pink chiffon; and her little girl was much admired in a smocked frock of white silk; the Misses Pitt (2) were alike attired in costumes of white muslin and lace over green. Amongst the guests were Mrs Mules, black, black silk mantle, and bonnet with coloured flowers; Mrs Sealy, black silk lustre, bonnet to match with mauve flowers; Mrs Watts, handsome gown of black, bonnet to match with pink roses; Mrs Macquarie, black serge coat and skirt, heliotrope bonnet; Mrs Sclanders, dull blue grey cloth coat and skirt, rich amber vest, small hat to match; Mrs Levien, black, black chiffon mantle, bonnet en suite; Mrs Webb-Bowen, black costume; Mrs Percy Adams, stylish English-made costume of Royal blue silk, veiled with black silk grenadine, front of pale blue pleated chiffon, chic hat to match; Mrs Sweet was admired in a rich pink silk with small black sprig, made in the latest style of French skirt, yoke of pink and white chiffon, hat to correspond of white and pink; Mrs Burnes. black silk with heliotrope spots, becoming black hat trimmed with black tips and cerise ribbon; Mrs Kingdom white pique, black hat with red and black trimmings; Mrs (Dr.) Roberts, white silk trimmed with rich lace, large Leghorn hat with green ribbon bows and black tips; Mrs Jack Sharp, light brown coat and skirt, hat with green ribbons and pink roses; Mrs Kissling, grey coat and skirt, pink blouse, black hat with pink roses; Mrs Grace, black and white striped blouse, black skirt, sailor hat; Miss C. Jones, grass cloth over green, black and green hat; Miss G. Jones, white muslin,sailor hat; Miss Huddleston, grass cloth over heliotrope, with trimmings of heliotrope ribbon, hat to match; Miss Levien, white pique skirt, pink and white striped blouse, white sailor hat; Miss Mules, pink and white striped cambric, sailor hat; Miss Richmond, navy costume, with yoke of red satin under ecru lace, hat en suite; Miss Robertson, white pique, sailor hat with green velvet band; Miss Sealy, black, white sailor hat; Miss Blackett, red and white cambric; Miss Trimnell (Wellington), white pique, sailor hat; Miss Webb-Bowen, white pique, white hat trimmed with tulle and pink roses; her sister wore white pique and a white sailor hat. During the afternoon songs were sung by Miss Pitt, Mrs Percy Adams, Mrs Roberts, the Misses Robertson. F. Webb-Bowen, and Sealy. Miss Webb-Bowen also played. Tea was served in the dining-room, where most delicious cakes, tea. coffee, strawberries and cream were partaken of.

Dear Bee, November 16. There has been very little gaiety during the last week, owing, no doubt, to the wet weather; but as rain was so very much needed we all made up our minds to stay at home with as good grace as possible. The wet weather on Wednesday

afternoon greatly interfered with the attendance at the MILITARY SPORTS arranged by the Marlborough Mounted Rifles. Many people thought the fixture would be abandoned, for though the rain was not continuous, the ground was very wet, and the day far from pleasant. However, those who did brave the elements were rewarded by seeing the sports, which proved most enjoyable. The first item was an exhibition of the spiral ride, then followed competitive events, which created a great deal of amusement and were well contested. The members of the Mounted Rifles left for their homes on Thursday. During their week's stay in Nelson they made many friends. STREET GOWNS. Mrs Pitt, black lustre and lace, smart bonnet of violet velvet and flowers; Miss Pitt, navy cloth tailormade coat and skirt, cream silk vest, black hat stylishly trimmed with a profusion of variegated ribbons and flowers; Miss G. Pitt, black cloth coat and skirt, green straw hat trimmed with shot reel and pink ribbon bows;

Mrs H. Glasgow (Christchurch), light green silk lustre costume, with vest of cream accordiou pleated chiffon, oecoming toque to match trimmed with forget-me-nots; Miss Gibson, pink and white striped blouse, dark cycling skirt, sailor hat; Mrs Moynihan, neat green tailor-made coat and skirt, sailor hat; Mrs Edward Chaytor (Blenheim), stylish costume of navy cloth, trimmed with black braid and ribbons, vest and cream pleated chiffon. white chip hat trimmed with black and cream chiffon, and pink roses beneath the brim; Miss Huddleston, black serge, black and pink hat; Miss Trix Atkinson, black costume, with yoke of heliotrope silk, feather boa. sailor hat with red band: Miss Levien, green coat and skirt, with cream silk vest, sailor hat: Miss F. Sealy, flowered muslin blouse finished with green ribbons, black skirt, white sailor hat with green ribbon band; Miss Stephens, black tailor-made costume. sailor hat: Miss Curtis, violet cloth costume, becoming toque tomatch: Miss Robertson, brown tweed coat and skirt, sailor hat: Miss Gribben. becoming blue-grey costume..

sailor hat; Miss A. Bell, light blouse, black skirt, white sailor hat with pink band.

PHYLLIS.