WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue VI, 10 February 1900, Page 272

WELLINGTON.

ar Bee, February 1. ’ The weather was perfectly lovely on Saturday last, and a large number of ladies and gentlemen drove out toMiramar to witness the polo match between Wellington and Oroua, which resulted in a victory for the latter team. The play was most interesting, and at times exciting, though the win was a comparatively easy one. In a large tent, erected on the ground, delicious afternoon tea and all kinds of dainty cakes were served by a number of ladies, among them being the Misses Skerrett (2), Cooper, Izard, Higginson, etc. Some of those I noticed on the ground were Mrs Crawford, Mrs Parfitt, Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Capt. Stuart, Mrs W. Moorehouse, Mrs J. Barker (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs Pole-Penton, Mrs and Miss Hislop, Mrs Paul Hunter, Mrs Ernest Izard, Miss Izard, Mrs Arthur Russell (Palmerston North), the Misses Williams, Mrs Strang, Mrs and the Misses Reid, Miss Cooper, Mrs and Miss Gore, the Misses Johnston, Miss Smart, the Misses Bell, Miss Kiddiford, the Misses Fitzherbert, Mrs and Miss Friend, the Misses O'Connor, Haseldene, etc.

The weather here during the last week has been beautifully fine, but almost too hot for comfort. During this spell of summery weather the ladlts had an opportunity of donning their best frocks, and some of them are very pretty. Among the wearers I have noticed Mrs Barker (Hawke's Bay), in a very pretty white muslin gown, profusely trimmed with insertion and lace, and a light straw hat, trimmed with pink ribbon loops; Mrs C. Johnston, skirt of soft black silk, figured with white, short black jacket, with white lace revers and vest, red straw hat. trimmed with tulle and flowers to match; Mrs Ernest Izard, pale grey gown, the bodice having a deep collar of silk, covered with open white lace and rows of narrow black velvet, black toque, with pink flowers; Mrs T. Young, soft white silk gown, the bodice prettily tucked and trimmed with frills of lace, brown straw hat, trimmed with brown and pink ribbon; Mi’s A. Bussell, very stylish black and white striped grenadine gown, short feather boa, and "small black hat, trimmed with white chiffon and tips; Mrs Samuel, pretty pink, and white figured muslin, trimmed with frills, tucked silk yoke, and finished with narrow rows of green velvet, hat trimmed with flowers; Mrs Parfitt, dark grey coat and skirt, and toque composed of mauve velvet and violets; Mrs Strang, neat fawn tailor suit and scarlet straw and tulle hat; Mrs Turnbull, black skirt and prettyheliotrope glace silk blouse, with lacecovered revers, straw hat, trimmed with two shades of mauve ribbon; Mrs Elgar, navy blue coat and skirt, with white laee revers, black straw hat, trimmed with yellow flowers; Miss H. Williams, red cloth costume, with white lace revers, black hat, with plumes; Miss Smart, cool white gown, and white tulle trimmed hat, with flower under the brim. On the 28th of this month there is to be a large garden fete and entertainment held in the Government House grounds in aid of the War Fund. It is being- organised by Lady Douglas, and I believe a great deal of trouble is being- taken over it. The chief item on the varied programme is to be a performance of Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night's Dream” by wellknown amateurs. Another novel item will be Drill Exercise by a number of young ladies dressed in khaki. If only the day is carnival o.ught to be a great success.

OPHELIA.