WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXIV, 15 June 1901, Page 1131

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee,

June 5.

Last Tuesday evening Rear-Admiral G. C. Remey and officers of the United States warship Brooklyn, which is now in port here, were entertained at dinner by the New Zealand Government. The entertainment took place at the Empire Hotel, and was a *ery brilliant success in every way. Other American officers who were present besides Admiral Remey were Capt. F. W. Dickens. Pay Inspector H. Harris, Medical Inspector Rogers. Chaplain F. Thompson. Lieutenant - Commander Barton. Major Spicer (I nited States Marines), and Lieutenants Shipley. Gill. Belknap. McGrann and Olinsted. The Government was represented by the Premier (in the chair), members of the Ministry, the Mayor, foreign Consuls, members of the Upper and Lower Houses. Sir Arthur Douglas. Lieutenant-Colonel Newell. Cantain Post (s.s. Tutanekai). and Mr. Beauchamp. The toasts of the evening were "The King.” "The President of the United States." and "Rear-Ad-miral Remey.” proposed by Hon. Mr. Seddon. After Admiral Remey had briefly responded, the very enjoyable gathering was brotight to a close with the singing of ‘‘Auld Lang Syne” with musical honours. Yesterday the admiral and officers of the Brooklyn were entertained at a picnic by the Acting-Consul for the United States. Mr. J. G. Dunean, and Mrs. Duncan. Ttie party drove out to Titahi Bay in a brake, and a most enjoyable day was spent. The American visitors are to be the guests of the gentlemen of the WelFngton Club at dinner on Saturday.

A very enjoyable afternoon tea was given by Lady Stout last Thursday. The guests were invited to meet Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leckie, who are spending their honeymoon in M ellington. and are staying with Mr. Leckie's mother in Hill-street. Tea was daintily arranged in the diningroom end of the two rooms, which were thrown into one by folding doors, for the occasion, and the table was prettily decorated with flowers. Lady Stout received in the drawing-room, and wore a rich black satin trained gown, the bodice of rose pink satin, veiled with cream lace. Mrs. R. Leckie wore a very pretty gown of lovely goblin blue silk voile, beautifully tucked, and the bodice trimmed with cream embroidered chiffon, blue and cream toque trimmed with lace. Others among the guests were: Mrs. Leckie. Mrs. Finlay. Mrs. Young. Mrs. Butt. Mrs. Reid. Mrs. Pearce. Mrs. Tweed. Mrs. J. Trine. Mrs and Miss Fancourt. Mrs. H. Gore. Mrs. Marchbanks, Miss Brandon, etc.