WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XVI, 20 October 1900, Page 749

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee. October IL A very enjoyable MASK AND DOMINO El CURE PARTY was given on Monday last l>y Mrs Fulton. "The Terrance.” A priz.e was given to the best disguised lady and gentleman, and the lucky winners proved, bv a large majority of votes, to be Mrs Pearson ami Mr Biss. ’File costumes of some of the guests were really Splendid. and caused much amusement, and the unmasking ceremony,'which took place ai supper, revealed many a surprise. Mrs Fulton wore a handsome black satin gown trimmed with lace, her domino ami mask were all black also. Among those present were: Mrs Pearson, Mrs Fell, Dr. and Mrs Fitchett, the Misses Barron. Mr and Mrs Young. Mr and Mrs Biss, Mr and Mrs Ewen, Mr and Mrs Field, Mr and Mrs Marchbanks, the Misses Rawson, Mr and Mrs Campbell, the Misses Stafford, Mrs 11. Gore. Miss Gore, t'he Misses Henry, the Misses Simpson, Mrs and Miss Kane, ami Messrs Fulton, Co per. Gore. Tolhurst. Young. Broad, Sloinaii, etc., etc. The weather was very considerate and accommodating yesterday fur the holiday (Labour Day), and all the various amusements, excursions, etc., were splendidly patronised and went off merrily. Thousands of people a-ssem-bled on Lambion Quay to see the procession form itself and start off for the Basin Reserve, where sports were held during the day. The procession was an exceptionally long and elaborate one, and it was very evident tlia-t a great deal of time and laliour had been spent in decorating and designing the numerous conveyances. The Premier arrived at the Basin Reserve in the afternoon at about 2 o'clock, and wax received bv the President and officials of the Eight Hours' I nion. In replying tn a short address, Mr Seddun made a speech of some duration, but of great interest. After the various speeches cheers were heartily given fur Mr and Mrs Seddon and Miss Seddon. 'Die Foresters’ Hall was the scene of A VERY SI'CCESSFCL FUNCTION on Wednesday last., when the Liberal a-nd Labour Federation of New Zealand held its first annual social. Over :> hundred couples were present, and dancing was kepi up till the early hours of the morning with great spirit. Among those present were the Premier, Mrs Seddon. Miss Seddon. and Hon. J. G. Ward. Those who took part in the official set were Mrs Seddon and Mr Stratford, Miss Seddon and Mr Edwards. Mrs McLean and Hon. Mr Ward, and Mrs Corliss and Mr O'Loughlin. A short speech was made by Mr Seddon. who was received with much cheering. A nice little eutei tainment took place on Tuesday last in the Sydneystreet Scholroinn, in aid of the building fund of St. Paul's Gymnasium. The first part of the programme was devoted to musical items by Mrs Revell, Miss Kennedy, and the Misses Parker and Sprott, and two very cleve" and amusing recitations and musical sketches by Mr Clifford Walker. The programme concluded with a very funny little farce called “Whos Who,” which wits acted with much spirit by Mr G. Kennedy. Mr Kirkby, Mr McLeod and Miss Kennedy and Miss Barroti. There was a. fairly good audience, and it is to be hoped the building fund will be substantially added to. The favourite Polhird Opera Company are again drawing large audiences to the Opera House every night. Last night (hehoitse was crowded with a most enthusiastic audience to witness “The Gay Parisienne." a most fitting piece to end up a day’s holiday with. There is every sign that the end of the session is quite near now. Several of the sessional visitors have returned to their various homes, among them being Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes (Christchureli). Mrs and Miss Allen (Dunedin), and Mrs Berries (Tauranga). OPHELIA.

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