WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XV, 15 April 1899, Page 496

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, April 6. The weather for the Easter holidays was simply perfect, just like the middle of summer, and no wind. A great many picnics were arranged for. ami a large garden fete was held in the Government House grounds, on Monday, the proceeds going towards St. Paul’s Church. A large number or people took the opportunity of strolling about the lovely grounds, and afternoon tea was provided under the management of Mrs Sprott, who was assisted by a number of friends. THE TENNIS. About three hundred guests assembled on the beautiful grounds of the Thorndon Lawn Tennis Club on Monday to witness the matches between the Canterbury men and four of the Wellington men. Those from Canterbury were Messrs C. Cox, J. U. Collins, J. Williams and P. Laurie, and the Wellington four were Messrs H. M. and C. Gore, A. Y’oung and F. Laishley. The matches resulted in a win for the visitors by fourteen games. The scores were as follows: —C. C. Cox. Canterbury, present champion of the colony, beat C. Gore. Wellington. 6—l. 5—6, &—4. F. Laishley, Wellington, beat J. Williams, Canterbury, 6—l. 3 — 6, 6—3. A Young. Wellington, beat P. A. Laurie, Canterbury, 6—2. 6 —5, 2—6. H. Gore, Wellington, beat J. A. Collins. Canterbury. 6 —4, 6—2. 6 —3. Second round: J. Williams, Canterbury. beat. A. Young. Wellington, 5— 6, 6 —2, 6—l. J. U. Colins, Canterbury. beat C. Gore. Wellington, 2—6, 6— 3, 6—4. p. A. Laurie. Canterbury, l>eat F. Laishley, Wellington, 6—l, 4— 6. 6—4. C. Cox, Canterbury, beat H. Gore. Wellington. 6—4. 4—6. 6—5. At the end of the first, round Wellington was leading by fourteen games, but after the second round the score was: Canterbury. 115; Wellington. 113. Doubles: C.' Cox and J. U. Collins. Canterbury, beat H. and C. Gore, Wellington. 6—4. 6—3. 6 —5. P. A. Laurie and J. Williams, Canterbury, beat F. Laishley and A. Young. Wellington. 6—5. 6—3. 6—5. . The ground was in splendid condition and altogether a most exciting day was spet by those interested in

the play or players. During the afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies of the club. The visitors were the guests of Mrs Gore during their stay in Wellington. AMONG THE LADIES PRESENT 1 noticed the Countess de Courte, wearing a French grey gown, braided with white, and burnt straw hat with deep yellow roses; Mrs Biss, white duck costume, sailor hat; Mrs Barron, dark blue skirt, light blouse and black and white hat; the Misses Barron, pink dresses and white sailor hats; Mrs Fulton, white drill costume; Miss Williams, pale grey lustre costume and black straw hat trimmed with black and white tips; the Misses Edwards, white muslin dresses and pretty white hats; Mrs Pynsent, black and white costume: Mrs Holmes, black canvas dress trimmed with black and white silk, black hat trimmed with white feathers; Miss Lamb, white duck costume, pretty black and white hat; Miss Lee, white costume; the Misses Marchant, white costumes,, sailor hats; Mrs Gore, black silk gown, the bodice prettily trimmed with white, stylish bonnet to match; Mrs H. M. Gore, blue costume, white sailor hat; the Misses Gore (2), dark skirts and blouses, white sailor hats; Mrs Litchfield, blue figured muslin, bonnet to match; Miss Dransfield. white duck costume, yellow- tie and hat band; Miss Turnbull, white duck costume, sailor hat; Mrs Laurie (Christchurch), black canvas dress, becomingly trimmed with rose pink, toque to match; Miss Rutherford (Palmerston), white costume; Mrs Simpson, grey silk gown and pretty pink floral bonnet; Miss Simpson, grey tweed costume, large black and pink hat; Miss M. Simpson, white drill costume; Miss Watkins, white gown, large white hat trimmed with flowers; the Misses Henry, white duck costumes. white hats trimmed with pink ribbon; Miss Cotterill (Christchurch), black and white costume; Miss Hadfield (Marton), fawn tailor-made costume, black and white toque; Mrs Butler, pale green silk gown, trimmed with white laee, floral hat; Lady Douglas, grey costume, black and yellow bonnet; Miss Douglas, white costume, sailor hat; Mrs Haggard; Mrs and the Misses Kennedy. Miss Campbell, Mrs. Tegetmeir, Mrs: 'and the Misses Quick. Mrs Rotheram, Mrs and the Misses Hislop; Mrs Lowe, Miss Blackett, Miss Russell (Christchurch), Mrs Newman, the Misses Davy, Grant, Smith, Stewart, Atkinson and others. Among the gentlemen I noticed Messrs Fulton. Biss, Kennedy. Marchant. Gore. Hartman. Hislop. Goring. Kebbell, Newman, Butler. Grace. Luckie. Simpson. Abott. Watkins. Robison. Y’oung. Barron. Wight. Litchfield. Turkey, Cox. Holmes, Reid, and many others.