WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XII, 22 September 1900, Page 557

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee. September 13. On Saturday last. His Excellency the Governor entertained no less than 136 veterans of the Army and Navy at a. luncheon at Government’House. Long tables were tastefully laid out in the ball-room, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion with large palms, etc., and sweet spring flowers. The Countess of Ranfurly was present, and, with her little daughters, saw that everything was done to make their numerous guests enjoy themselves, which they most certainly .did. Luncheon was at 2 p.m.. after which an excellent musical programme was given, the performers being Mr John Prouse. and Mr E. J. Hill, who gave great pleasure by their ringing, and Miss Stidolph, daughter of Mr A. C. F. Stidolph, a Wellington veteran, gave two recitations. Two toasts were given by His Excellency, those of “The Queen’ and. “Lord Roberts and our Forces in South Africa”; and patriotic songs and choruses were sung by the whole assemblage with great enthusiasm. The following is a complete list of those invited, and will probably be of much interest to many old New Zealanders: —

Samuel Atkins (Wellington), Sergt. "Sth Regiment. Persia and'the. Indian Mutiny medals; H. \V. Atcherley (Wellington). Ist Waikatos, N.Z. medal; Robert Alexander (kilbirnie). 65th. N.Z.; Samuel Austin (Wanganui). Sergt. 78th. N.Z. cross and medal: F. Appleyard (Now Plymouth), 70th. Indian Mutiny. N.Z.; Tlios. Adamson (Talhupe), N.Z. cross: Henry Arden (Wellington), N.Z. medal.

John Brace (Wellington). 52nd. Mutiny: W. Buck (Wellington). Colonial Defence Force. N.Z.: E. H. Beere (Wellington). Engineer Volunteers. N.Z.; J. 11. Brown (Wellington), Hawke's Bay Volunteers. N.Z.; E. Bezar (Wellington >. 57th. N.Z.; W. H. Brooks (Mangaweka). N.Z.; James Brown (Wellington). 18th. N.Z.; Hon. W. D. H. Baillie. M.L.C., (’apt. 24th, I’uujaub, etc.; Capt. Barclay (Wellington). 24th; Cl. J. N. Beamish (Wellington). Capt. 14th, N.Z.; David Bell (Wellington), doth, N.Z.; C. T. Benzont (Wellington), Army Hospital Corps. China and N.Z.; Capt. Bower (Town Clerk, Napier); Rout.

Bright (Waverley). 57th. Crimea. Turkish. N.Z.: Samuel Berry fNapler). 70th. Crimea: Thos. Broadllekl (Hastings). 70th. Crimea. 'Turkish. N.Z.: Thoa. Bosworth (New Plymouth). D.S.F.. four medals, ’ncludinK Crimea: Major Brassey (Wanganui). Crimea, Turkish. N.Z.; Chas. Brown (Wellington >. 2nd Armed Constabulary. N.Z.: A. Burton (Wellington). Royal Marines. China: W. Blick (Wanganui), R.A.. Crimea and Sebastopol; T. F. Brenchley (Mauriceville). R.N., South African (1853).

M. Cashen (Wellington). 14th. N.Z.: R. T. Curtis (Wellington), Ist Waikatos. N.Z.; W. Christie (Wellington). (’. Dl'.. N.Z.: James Capper (Wellington), Ist Waikatos. N.Z.: G. Collyer (Wellington), Crimea; Capt. Cummins (Wanganui). N.Z.: Patrick Casey (Napier). 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.: Chas. Catton (Napier). 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.; George Clampitt (Napier), ISth, Mutiny. Burmah. N.Z.; lion. J. Carroll (Native Minister). N.Z.; James Connor (Wanganui), 74 th Highlanders. Crimea and Turkish, three clasps; Edward Clutterbuck (Hawenu; W. Cullen (Masterton), R.N.

John De Laney (Wellington), 57th. India, Crimea, N.Z.; Charles Dunfoy (Wellington). 70th. Indian Mutiny. N.Z.; John Danderson (Ohiro Home), C.D.F., N.Z.; Walter Delaney (Wellington). N.Z.; Seaman Davis (Makara), R.N.. Crimea and China: Joseph Donovan (Wanganui). 57th. Crimea. Turkish. N.Z.: William Delaney (Eketahuna). N.Z.; J. Duilin (New Plymouth). 57th, Crimea and Turkish; 'Sergt. J. Donaghy (Hunterville); Fred. De Lisle (Napier): Selwyn Davis (Woolstoni, Scottish Fusilh rs. Crimea: Sir Arthur Douglas. R.N.; J. O’D. Dingley (Inglewood). Sergt., 89th. Crimea; C. Dixon (Masterton). R.N.

Richard Evans (Wellington). C.T.C., N.Z.: Com. Edwin (Wellington). R.N.. Crimea; \V. G. Entwhistle (Wellington) 24th. India; Thomas Ennis (Mangaweka), 18th, N.Z.; George Elgar (Wellington). Sergeant, 76th.

John Fulton (Wellington). R.E., Crimea and Turkish; Captain John Falconer (Torpedo Corps. Wellington). R.E., long service medal; Colonel W. Fraser (Thames): Joseph Fowler ( Karori). L.T.C., served in Crimea: James Farr (Waverley). 57th. Crimea; j . turloug (New Plymouth), Crimea; Win. Fogden (Wellington). R.N.. Kaffir.

Anthony Green (Taitville). 65th, N.Z.; Hon. Dr. Grace. M.L.C.. staff, C.M.G.. N.Z.; F. B. Grover (Kilbirnie), Bengal H.A., India; P. Garbes (Wellington), Wellington Rilles, N.Z.; Michael Gill (Nanier), 57th. Crimea, Turkish. N.Z.; N. Golding (New Plymouth), Crimea and Mutiny; Lieut.-Colonel Gorton (Bulls),

A. Hood (New r Plymouth), Crimea; Wm. Hedges (Wellington), 551 h- Jesse Huett (Wellington). sSth. N.Z.; J. E. Hopkins (Mount Cook Barracks). Middlesex. South Africa: C. Haslam (Wellington). 3rd Waikatos. N.Z.: E. Hutchings (Wellington). C.D.F., N.Z.; J. l iearticld (Mitchelltown), Forest Rangers. N.Z,; G. Halliwell (Wellington), (Sth, N.Z.; J. A. Hamilton, Ist Waikatos; Joseph Hicks (Wellington). 19th Crimea and Turkish; Richard Hingstone (Ohiro Home), C.D.F.; Hon. Major Harris. M L.C., N.Z.; John Halloran (Christchurch), 58th Foot, Ist N.Z. war (1846); James Holbrook (Wanganui), 57th Foot. Crimea, Turkish. N.Z.; J. Handley (Wanganui). N.Z.; James Hart (New Plymouth), Crimea; P. Houlaghan (New Plymouth), Crimea, Turkish. N.Z.; T. R. Hackett (Wellington). Sergt.. Middlesex Regiment. Crimea, Maori War.

Charles Jeffcott (Wanganui). 57th. Crimea. Turkish, N.Z. John Kieffe (Wellington). 7th Foot. Crimea; Hon. C. W. A. Kenny. M.L.C., Crimea; Hon. T. Kelly, M.L.C., N.Z.: Hoani Kaihi (Mount Cook Barracks). Bombardier Permanent Militia. N.Z.; Arthur Kincaide (Wanganui), 68th, Crimea. Turkish, N.Z.: James Kelly (Napier), 57th, Crimea, Turkish.

Usher Lucas (Wellington), R.E. (A.P.), 2nd Quartermaster-Sergeant, long service; W. Lingard (Wellington), C.D.F., N.Z. Cross and Medal; M. Landers (Wellington), 57th. N.Z.; Ludlam (Wellington), 11th Foot. N.Z.; R. Dunn (Wellington), 14th Foot, N.Z.; J. Love (Wellington), Bengal Fusiliers, India Medal, Delhi bar; James Lawton (Wellington), N.Z.; Major Liddle (Feilding), Crimea; J. Lambert (Inglewood), 44th, Crimea.

J. Murray (Hutt), N.Z.; E. McKenna (Wanganui). Ensign, Gsth, V.C.; Robert Mowatt (Wellington), R.A., SergeantMajor, Crimea and Turkish; J. M. May (Wellington) Wanganui Rifles. N.Z.; J. c. Moginie (Hutt), Auckland Rifles, N.Z.; T. Macauley (Wellington). N.Z., C. McIntyre (Wellington), Taranaki Militia. N.Z.; Charles Millward (Wellington). Land Transport Corps. Crimea and Turkish; Lieutenant Colonel Messenger (Wellington), N.Z.; Wm. McNiven (Wan gnnui), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.; Time thy McCarthy (Inglewood), Sergeant, 18th. Ist China, Ist Burmah and Crimea; F. McGuire, M.H.R. (Hawera). N.Z.; Alex. McNeill (Aramoho), Lieutenant East India Company, Mutiny. Delhi, Lucknow; Chas. Meacham (Wellington!, late 40th, N.Z.; —. Moore (New Plymouth), 57th, Crimea, Turkish, N.Z.; R. M. Miller (Napier). 23rd, Abyssinian.

(•co. Nash (Wellington). Sergeant 12th Foot Crimea. Turkish. N.Z.

M. O’Connor (Wellington), 57th, N.Z.: John Owens (Napier), 70th, Mutiny and N.Z.; — O’Donnell (New Plymouth)* 55th. Crimen, Turkish, two Im th and cross; Major Owen.

It. Pvglvy (Welling!<»n>. A.C. Force N.Z.: J. G. Price (Hull), Ist Waikatos, N.Z.; Coleman Phillips (Fouthrrston), 2nd Wai katos, N.Z.; George Purdy (Wellington), Ttirnnaki Militin. N.Z.; <J. A. Preere (Pal merston North), <’npt. A.V. Force, N.Z. Cross and medal; Cui. Penton, R.H.; Inspec-

tor Peter Pender (Wellington!. Critneaa nuulal with clasp fur Sebastopol. Turkish medal, and N.Z. long servler medal; Prive (Wellington!. 11. Marines. Ashanti; Lieut.Col. Porter (Wellington). N.Z. —- Py<r<»ft (New Piyniuuthi. R. V. Crimea.

John Quigley (Ekctahunai. Kith. Indian Mutiny.

J. J. Ri'ssfdl (Hutt), tbtb Foot. N.Z.; J. Robinson (Wellington!. N.Z.: Captain Rus sell. M.H.K.. 14th; A. E. Rowden (Welling ton). R.N.. Crimea and Turkish; M. Redmond (Wanganui!. 57th. (’rimua and Tur kish; S. Ryan (Wanganui). 57th. Crimea. Turkish. N.Z.; i'.-it rick Ready (Meaner). 43n1. Mutiny and N.Z.: Dvuis Reardon I Wellington). 05th. N.Z.; W. J. Raven (Wrl lington). Forest Rangers. N.Z.

F. Stevens (Wellington). Tanuyiki Volunteers. N.Z.; J. Stevens. M.lt.U. (Bulls). N.Z.; A. (’. F. Stidolph ( Wellington), A.C. Force, N.Z.; James S:in<lbro<»k (Wellington). Sergt. 14th. Crimea. Turkish. N.Z.; Corm* Ihis Sheehan (Wellington), 57th. N.Z.; M. Sheehy ( Wellington). Quart.-Master Sergt.. Army Service Corps. Crimea, and Turkish; J. Shannaghan (Wellington). N.Z.; J. Stark (Wellington), Wellington Rifles. N.Z.: A. Stott (Wellington). 571 h. N.Z.; Win. Stanyon (Wellington). R. Marines. South Africa. Egypt. Khedive's star; Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon; W. 11. Skinner (Wellington). Crimea and N.Z.: P. Sheridan (Wellington), 14th Foot. N.Z.; <’. Slavey (Dreycrton). t’»sth; F. Silver (Wellington). Sergt. i’ermanent Milt tin. Ashanti and N.Z.: Hany Stvvvens (Taradalv). “nth. Crimea and Turkish; Hon. W. <’. Smith. M.L.C.. N.Z.: 11. Smith (We! lington). 12th Lancers. Crime:!. Turkish. Centra! Ind L-i; r. W. Strudwh-k (Master ton!. C.R.D.G.. Mutiny. Eil. Tregear (Wellington). Native (’outin gent. N.Z.: R. Tingvy (Wellington!. Wanganui Rd!< s. N.Z.: V (’. Tin-net’ (Wellington). Ist W.-t’katos. N.Z.: J. Turner (Wellington), soth. N.Z.: Hon. ’i’omoana. M.L.C.. N.Z.: (’.apt. 'f.auner (late of Fifth Contingent in South Africa). Matabelv. Thus. I rwin (Wellington!. R.N.. Baltic.

Ker.ai; Wlie an (Wellington). Sergt.. I4tlt. N.Z.; J. Wa’dvn (Wellington). N.Z.: J. Wil son (Wellington!. Cornornl. 11th. N.Z.: General Sir Ge.’. Whitmore, M.L.C.. Staff, K.C.M.G., Crimen. Cape, N.Z.. etc.: Sergt. Widibe (Wellington). P.M.. N.Z.; Henry Walton t Waik.aiuiv). R.N.. Bali it and Crimea: A. MeKellar Wix (Wellington), sth

Fusiliers, Africa: Joseph Wright (Wanga nui); Capt. Wehster (New Plymouth). Crimea: Hon. J. (J. Ward: J. P. Ward (Bleu boim). Forest Rangers; Frank Watson (Rlenl’olni). Forest Rangers; 11. M. Woods (Masterton). I!>tb. \ SM \LL SARIC OF WORK in aid of the Gymnasium Building’s of St. Paul’s Parish was opened yesterday by the Countess of Ranfurly in the Sydney Street Hall. The room was very nicely decorated, and arranged with numerous stalls, etc., and delicious tea and cakes were obtainable during the afternoon, under the direction of Lady Douglas. Lady Ranfurly was accompanied by Lady Eileen Knox and Hon. Hill Trevor. Amongst those presiding over the various stalls I noticed Mrs Frank Allen and the Misses Johnson, work stall; Mrs Warren, Mrs Knowles. Mrs Martin, and Mrs Dean, fancy and toy stall; Mrs and Miss Quick, and Mrs Tweed, sweet stall; the Misses Brandon, flower stall. In the evening the hall was crowded, and an aid using little farce, entitled “Who’s Who,” was capitally acted by Miss E. Barron, Miss Kennedy. Mr G. Kennedy. Mr Kirkby. and Mr McLeod. Musical items were given during the afternoon and evening by several young lad e>, among them being Miss Sprott. Miss J. Parker. Miss Powles, Miss Hewitt, and Miss Miles. Mrs Sprott. was was the energetic secretary. is to be congratulated upon the success of the bazaar.

’The Petone Bulb Show which was held yesterday in the Oddfellows* Hall, was generally pronounced to be one of the most successful shows that Petone has yet given. The Bishop of Wellington opened the proceed’ngs with a happy little speech. There was a wonderfully fine display of spring flowers, and all (he competitions were, well contested, and wore of much interest. Among those who were fortunate in obt(Lining prizes were Lady Hector. Mrs Russell. Mrs Perry. Dr. Perry. Mrs Jones. Mrs Riddiford, Mrs London, and the Misses Hector. Coleridge. Foster, and Riddiford.

Mrs Balcolin Brown gave a VERY JOLLY Lm’LE DANCE

last Monday night for her cousin. Miss Bourne, who is leaving for England by the Gothic to-day. The house was prettily decorated, and among those present were the Misses Pha.razyn, Stowe, Cooper. Duncan. Williams, Gore. Johnston. Harcourt. Hislop, and Messrs Duncan, Williams, Cooper, Tripp, and others.

The Countess of Runurly has issued invitations for an evening reception on Wednesday. September 26th. from 9.30 to 11.30.

ft is quite delightful to hear of some future event, as Wellington is really very dull, considering it is session time, and still cool enough for winter amuseinents.

The Amateur Dramatic Student a opened their four nights’ season in the Ojiera House last night. ••Modern

Wives" and a little one-art eoniedietta, "Old Cronies,’ is to be played for the wo first nights, and for the last two he company will be seen in “School.” n spite of miserable weather on the ipening night, the house was well tilled with a most appreciative audience. The chief characters in "Modern Wives” are taken by Mr H. E. Nicholls, Mr Ales. Newton, Mr H. Plimmer, Mr Clifford Walker, Miss and Miss J. Newton, Miss Henry, and Miss Lethaui, while smaller parts are filled by Mr Bastin. and the .Misses Kane and Maginnity. Special ment'on must be made of Messrs Nicholls and Newton and Miss J. Newton, who all treated their different parts in a manner that cannot be too highly praised. Mr Clifford Walker and Mr Norris Fox made much of their respective parts in “Old Cronies,” and kept the audience in a continual simmer of laughter.

King Malinta, the Maori King, arrived in Wellington on Saturday evening from Onehunga in the Tutanekai, accompanied by more than fifty followers, including a brass band under Bandmaster Totara, which always accompanies his Majesty on bis travels. The discussion of native land affairs with the Premier and the Ministry is the raison d’etre of Mahuta's visit to the Empire City. Several leading chiefs have come with His Majesty, amongst whom are the powerful aiid well-known warriors Wharua, llairepane. tVharakura ami Tikirajji, from the Waikato. On Saturday evening the Premier showed King Mahuta and some of his suite over the House of Parliament, and during his stay in Wellington he is to visit the principal sights of the city, in which he appears to take great interest.

His Excellency the Governor gave fl sessional dinner party at. Government House on Saturday night. The following members were honoured with invitations: Hons. W. C. Walker, J. McGowan, G. 45. Morrin. .1. D. Ormond, J. F. Peacock, D. Pinkerton, A. Pitt, R. 11. Reeves, J. Rigg, 11. Scotland, S. Shrimski, A. Smith, W. C. Smith, E. C. Stevens, 11. K. Taiaroa, 11. Thomson, J. Af. Twomey, W. Stevens, Sir George Whitmore, and Messrs. 11. Kaihau, G. Parata. Wi Pere, F. W. Lang, G. Laurenson, F. Lawry, F. Lethbridge, C. Lewis, F. Massey, F. McGuire, R. McKenzie. J. McLachlan, R. McNab. R. Meredith. .1. Millar, C. H. Mills, T. McKenzie, R. Monk, A. Morrison. W. J. Napier, .1, O’Meara, J. Palmer, F. Pirani, H. Rhodes, G. Russell, E. M. Smith, .1. Stevens, W. Symes ami A. Willis. As usual, the dinner table was most beautifully decorated with pot plants and spring flowers, and Minitie's band played some eharming selections during the evening.

Some tableaux vivants are being organised in Wellington by an influential committee of ladies in aid of St. Mary’s Guild, and promise to be most successful, judging from the elaborate preparations which are beingmade by those who are superintending their arrangements. The performance takes place in about a fortnight in the Wellington Opera House. FEILDING. A pleasant function took place on 10th August at the residence of Mr C. A. Mountfort, on the occasion of the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs C. W. Mount fort, of Napier. A large number of friends were present at the reception during the afternoon to tender their congratulations, amiongst whom were Mrs Leithbridge, Mrs Barton, Mrs Cyril Mountfort (Christchurch), Major and Mrs Liddell, Dr. and Mrs Monekton, Mrs and Miss Goodbehere, Mr and Mrs Holden, Revs. Innes Jones n«id Murray, Mrs and Miss Hill, Mrs llaggett, Mrs Retcmeyer, Mrs Marford Taylor. A very enjoyable dance was held in the evening, the room being tastefully decorated by the grandchildren, a large floral bell hanging •over the entrance. Some of those present. were Mrs Cyril Mountfort, handsome black satin; Mrs Hill, old gold Siltin; Mrs Levit, satin; Mrs Plumer Moiintfort, white figured cashmere, with penrl and chiffon trimming; Mrs If. Mountfort, velvet, trimmed with lace; Miss Higgins, pink silk; Miss Taylor (debutante), white silk, Maltese lace and spray white violets; Miss May Mountfort, white; Miss Reteineyer, cream; Miss Mountfort (Napier),cream and Russian violets. Messrs Levit, Parker, Reid, Prior, Long, Hill, E. Mountfort (Wellington), A. Mount fort (Wanganui), If. Mount Cort (Napier), etc. A very pleasant evening was spent, dancing being indulged in until a late hour. Qi"»e|,i A.