WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XXIV, 10 December 1898, Page 765

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, November 24. The attendance at the FLOWER SHOW on Wednesday afternoon was not as good as it was last year, nor was the show itself as successful. I think it is a pity that more ladies do not go in for the bouquet making, or table decoration. As far as I could see there was only one design in table decoration, and that was very pretty and was carried out in pink roses and feathery grasses. I also noticed a most perfect wreath of white lilies and asparagus green, finished with bows of white satin ribbon. Another basket of deep red and yellow roses, intermingled with delicate greenery, was very effective and was the work of Gibbons, of Lambton Quay. There were some roses of all shades and sizes which were perfect blooms, a great many of the prize ones from Mr Mason's garden at the Hutt. There was no afternoon tea to be had as at these former functions and which always adds to the enjoyment of the afternoon. A few of the ladies present were Mrs Rhodes, who was wearing a black silk gown and mantle, and gold bonnet, trimmed with cornflowers; Mrs Izard, black satin jetted gown, and lace cape, violet and jet bonnet; Miss Izard, fawn muslin dress, trimmed with embroidery, and belt and collar of pale green ribbon, white hat, trimmed with black tips and pink roses; Mrs Tuckey, black crepon gown, lace and jet cape, and black bonnet, trimmed with magenta roses; Mrs Hales, black gown, brown braided jacket, and black bonnet, trimmed with violets; The Misses Prouse, white muslin .dresses, trimmed with lace, and large white hats, with tips and ribbon; Mrs L. Reid, black costume, pretty-black and white hat; Mrs Lowe, black jacket and skirt, black bonnet, trimmed with jet and pink roses; Miss Quick, light brown jacket and skirt, pink chiffon front and brown hat, with feathers; Miss Duncan, sage green costume, white sailor hat; the Misses Gore, dark skirts and light blouses, white sailor hats; and others.

OPHELIA.