WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue VII, 17 February 1900, Page 321

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, February 8. Yesterday afternoon a large and very enjoyable GARDEN PARTY was given by the Count and Countess de Courte at the French Consulate, Fitzherbert Terrace, in honour of Captain Commander Thibault and otlicers of the French warship Eure, now in port. The beautiful large garden was looking its best, and on the lawn at the side of the house the scene was particularly animated, when all the guests had assembled there, after being received by the Countess in the drawing-room. Delicious afternoon tea was laid in a small marquee, which was erected at one end of the lawn, while at the other end the Garrison Band was stationed, and after playing a number of selections, concluded their excellent programme with the ".Marseillaise” and “God Save the Queen.” The weather turned out beautifully fine ami bright, so that the guests were able to stroll about anti inspec t the lovely grounds, which are so admirably suited for such an occasion. Our hostess was wearing a stylish gown of soft dark blue silk figured with white, both skirt and bodice trimmed with numerous frills, each headed with a black velvet band, beautiful cream silk lace fichu fastened with diamond brooches, and a large black picture hat trimmed with plumes. Among were Mrs Seddon, who wore a rich black silk gown trimmed with lace and handsome jet fringe, pretty bonnet trimmed with cream lace wings and mauve flowers; Miss Seddon, soft white silk gown trimmed with chiffon, and a black straw hat with white tulle rosette and black tips; Lady Hector, black satin and lace gown, black bonnet trimmed with pink flowers; Mrs Pole-Peuton, blac k silk skirt and pretty blouse of sky blue mtigjin trimmed with white lace and insertion, cream chiffon hat with black tips; Mrs Richmond, all black; Miss Richmond, soft blue and white figured silk gown and white straw hat with mauve chiffon and tulle; Mrs O'Connor, black silk gown and black bonnet with pink flowers; Miss O'Conner, a pink striped silk gown, the bodice trimmed with white lace, pink and white hat with pink roses and tulle; Mrs C. Johnston, sofe black and white silk skirt with black Eton jacket, green straw toque trimmed with tulle; Mrs C. Johnston, soft black and gauze figured with a pink flower, white Leghorn hat trimmed with pink chiffon; Mrs Pharazyn, a black gown trimmed with lace, and a. blac'k bonnet with white flowers; Miss Pharazyn, white muslin gown, the bodice trimmed with lace insertion and tucks, straw hat trimmed with tulle and black tips; Mrs Anson, white embroidered muslin over a pale yellow slip, maroon straw hat trimmed with chiffon and flowers to match; Mrs Grace, blaek figured gown, the bodice trimmed with ecru insertion and lace, black bonnet trimmed with paTe blue rosettes and ospreys; Miss Grace, white embroidered muslin with satin sash, white Leghorn hat trimmed with ribbon; Mrs Fitchett, an uncommon gown of pale green silk figured with a brownish pattern, toque to match; Mrs Williams, rich grey silk gown, black satin cape embroidered with jet and steel and a jet and steel bonnet; Miss E. Williams, deep blue muslin gown, the bodice trimmed with white insertion, cerise silk belt and neckband, white straw hat trimmed with blue plumes; Miss U. Williams, very pretty pink figured muslin gown trimmed with chiffon to match, white straw hat trimmed with white feathers and pink chiffon; Miss G. Williams, white skirt and pink chine silk blouse trimmed with lace, white straw hat with white feathers and blue chiffon; Mrs Medley, blaek gown and cape and black bonnet with white flowers; Miss Medley, pale blue gown and small white hat with tulle; Mrs Warren, white pique skirt and white silk blouse trimmed with coloured embroidery, small pink and black hat; Mrs Gore, black silk gown with white vest, black bonnet with white tips; Miss O. Gore, white pique skirt and muslin blouse, with a pink sash, straw hat trimmed with white satin, black tips and pink flowers; Mrs IL Gore, white and violet figured gown trimmed with lace, white straw hat trimmed with mauve and white chiffon and lilac; Mrs Hutchison, black figured gown trimmed with ehlffon and black

straw hat with tips; Miss Hutchison, grey gown with white tucked yoke, grey straw hat with white tips; Mrs W. Reid, blaek satin and lace gown, black and white bonnet; Mrs Bell, pale grey striped gown trimmed with pink chiffon, white straw hat with feathers; Mrs Brandon, blaek gown, blaek hat trimmed with blaek and white tips; Mrs Edwards, white silk gown, the bodice tucked, straw hat trimmed with feathers; Miss Edwards, white muslin over mauve, and white hat; Mrs Newman, cornflower blue and black soft silk with deep cream lace tie, red straw hat trimmed with red chiffon and black tips; Mrs Tripe, black gown ami embroidered cape, black bonnet with tips; Miss Tripe, pretty white muslin gown trimmed with lace and insertion, white straw hat with tips; Mrs A. Pearce, grey checked gown with black velvet at the waist, red chiffon toque with black tips; Mrs Faneourt, black satin gown and blaek bonnet with pink flowers; Miss Faneourt, black skirt, pale green silk blouse and black lace hat with green flowers; Mrs Barclay, black silk gown with yoke of green under black lace, black bonnet with pink flowers; Mrs C. Pearce, pretty white muslin gown trimmed with lace and insertion, white hat trimmed with cornflowers and ribbon to match; Mrs 11. Rawson, grey coat and skirt, and black and pink hat; Mrs Fulton, white pique gown, green and mauve toque; Mrs Smith, black gown with yoke of light silk under lace, black hat with tips; Mrs Tregear. black gown with a panel of white under blaek lace down the front, black and white bonnet; Mrs McCarthy, pale fawn gown trimmed with deep white lace, small green hat; Mrs Edwin, black and pink; Miss Edwin, grey lustre gown with yellow silk yoke, grey hat trimmed with yellow chiffon and tips; Mrs Waldegrave, pale biscuit colour embroidered muslin over a mauve slip, and a mauve and tulle hat; Mrs Brown, white figured muslin gown and white straw hat with flowers; Mrs McTavish, a blaek silk gown and small black hat; Mrs Samuel, cream and pink figured muslin gown and straw hat trimmed with deep pink chiffon and flowers; Mrs Miles, a blue gown trimmed with white embroidery and a black hat with tips and flowers; Mrs Turkey, blaek and white costume; Miss Moorehouse. deep eream figured gown with a broad band of claret satin let in the skirt and edging the yoke, cream and pink toque; Miss Duncan, white and pink flowered muslin gown, white hat trimmed with pink and red roses and ospreys; Miss Richardson, white muslin gown trimmed with frills, white straw hat with ribbon and violets; Miss Skerrett, black figured silk gown ami pale yellow and white toque; Miss J. Skerrett, peacock blue stripe silk gown, the yoke, sleeves, and front being of yellow silk under lace, fawn felt hat with wings; Miss Harcourt, white embroidered muslin gown and white hat trimmed with feathers; Miss Smart, white gown and hat; Miss Bell (Nelson), cream flowered muslin, pink straw toque with flowers; Miss Fraser, white muslin gown and large white hat trimmed with ribbon; Miss Coleridge, pretty white spotted muslin gown, black hat trimmed with pink chiffon; Miss I. Coleridge, white skirt and laee blouse over pale green, black hat trimmed with green ribbon. Also, the Premier, Sir Robert Stout, Sir James Hector, Judge Edwards, Messrs Richardson. Duncan, Pearce, Brandon, Reid. McCarthy, Warren, Gore, Brown, Buller. Tripe etc. etc.

OPHELIA.