WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue XI, 13 September 1902, Page 688

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, September 4. On Thursday last a very delightful little dance was given by Mrs Arthur Pearce as a wind up to her American; ping-pong tournament.' which has been going on during the winter months. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, but felt sorry that the pleasant ping-pong evenings, which were so much enjoyed during the 'tournament, were over. There was one final match played before dancing began, between Mr C. Gore and Mr C. O'Connor, who had tied for first place among the gentlemen, and Mr O’Connor proved" victorious. The lady winner was Miss O. Gore. Mrs A. Btamlon coming second. The Ineky winners were presented with very pretty little gold Coronation pins, with the date engraved, most charming and appropriate prizes, at id the recipients were much envied. The lovely house was beautifully decorated with gay spring bulbs, violets and primroses in great quantities, and looked extremely pretty. A dainty supper was laid in the morning room, the table decorations being of very fine yellow daffodils. The music was supplied by King, who played well. Mrs Crawford and Miss Gore played the extras. Mrs Pearce was wearing a rich satin gown of deep rose colour, with a flounce of spotted white tulle headed with cream guipure insertion, and the bodice was also trimmed with the same, and diamond ornaments. Among the guests were Lady Constance Knox, who wore a white sdtin gown with numerous frills of chiffon on the skirt and .sleeves, and corsage of the same; Mrs Collins, a becoming blue crepe de chine gown with berthe of lovely white lace; Mrs Bell, grey satin, trimmed with chiffon and white lace; Mrs Ryan, wore black silk with lace; Mrs Higginson, a black sarin gown trimmed with black and white embroidered -chiffon; Mrs Brandon, black, brocade gown with yoke and sleeves of cream lace; Mrs Crawford, a handsome white tucked satin gowu, trimmed with chiffon; Mrs Wilford, lovely black sequined chiffon gown; rs A. Dunean, black chine silk, the bodice having a jetted bolero over white chiffon; Mrs C. Pearce, white mousseline de sole; Mrs Elgar, black satin trimmed with white chiffon; Mrs H. Gore, a pink crepe de chine, tucked and trimmed with eream lace insertion; Mrs Herepath, in black chine silk gown, striped with insertion, -and flowers on the. bodice; Mrs Butler, pink brocade with chiffon bodice; Miss Coates, a handsome black satin gown with cream lace appliqueandjet; Mrs Baldwin, cream chine silk, with lace berthe: Miss Costello wore black gauze, with pink chiffon on the bodice: Miss McLean, a white gauze gown; Miss K. McLea» wore black sequined net, with blue velvet on the bodice: Miss A. Brandon, black satin with lace; Misls F. Brandon, a yellow satin gown trimmed with chiffon frills; Miss Gore, pale blue, figured silk with chiffon sleeves and white lace berthe; Miss Higginson, black satin trimmed with cream lace and blue yosettes; Miss Johnston, a black crepe de chine with jetted bodice, trimmed with flowers; Miss D. Johnston, cream satin with lace insertion; Miss O’Connor, a black satin gown, with berthe of white lace; Miss Rollestou. in white merveilleux. trimmed with chiffon; Miss Somerville, a black gown with white lace; Miss Rhodes (Napier), white satin and chiffon; Miss Harcourt, a blue brocade gown, trimmed with cream lace; the Misses Fitzherbert wore pretty soft while gowns With lace; Miss Hislop, black satin with white luce; Miss M. Johnston, pink satin; Miss Cooper, in grey satin, trimmed with cream lace. Some of the gentlemen were the Messrs Pearce. Butler, Crawford, Coates, Elgar, Dunean, Wilford, Johnston, Gore. Turrell,

Latham. Higginson, Williams. Cooper. O'Connor. Grace, and others.

Mrs Arkwright gave a very jolly little dance on Tuesday at her session residence— Mr W. R. E. Brown’s

house. Tinakori-road. 'Che rooms were prettily decorated with lovely -bulbs violets, and the supper table, u|>ou which was a very dainty sppper, \vas,also arranged with daffodils and violets. The dining-room > wade aq excellent ball-room, and the inusic qjas supplied by Mr Fleming. M-ts Artyvright wore a rich black bro- ’ epde gop n with beautiful lace; and Miss Arkwright wore pale pink. A few of triose present were the Misses Foote., -Richmond, Douglas, Edwin, Brandon, Higginson, Harding, and others. „ ■ > We haye had another great musical treat by the visit of Jean Gerardy and his talented little company. Each night of: his all too short season saw the Opqfa House crowded to the doors vtpth an audience that could not hear enough of this great ’cello player. One hardly realises the difficulty of his music when it is accomplished with such perfect ease and grace, qnd the marvellous breadth of tone which he brings out seems io turn the ’cello into a thing of wonder. Jean Gerardy is rewarded for his life-long labours, but only a ■i born musician could play as he plays. Miss Gifford, vocalist, ami Herr Galston, .pianist, were greatly enjoyed, and the programme was one without a blemish. In the audience during the season have been His Excellency • the Governor, Lady Constance Knox, Hons. C. Hill-Trevor and Buller, Lady Russell, the Misses Russell, Lady and Miss Hector, Mrs and Miss Parker, Mr ami Mrs Herries, Mrs Wallis, Mrs and Misjs Stowe. Mr and Mrs Elgar, Mi-s and Miss Quick, Mr and Mrs Prouse, Miss Prouse, MrS and the Misses Joseph, Mr and Miss Coates, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mrs Rawson, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Johnston, the Misses Johnstou, Mrs Baillie, the Misses Fitzherbert, Fraser. Williams, Swainson, JfcTavish, Reid, Higginson, Brandon, and others. The Ladies’ Hockey Tournament was concluded to-day at Miramar, when the Craven School (Palmerston North) beat the Aorangis (Wellington) by two goals to one. It was a splendid game, and there was wil qxcite.ment and enthusiasm the large number of spectators who went out from town to see the final. The winners played a. fine game and thoroughly deserv-

ed their victory. Great interest hag been taken in the tournament, and hundreds of spectators have been out during the week. Some of those I have noticed on the ground have been Lady Ward, Lady Russell, the Misses Russell, Lady Hector, Dr. and Mrs Hector, Miss Fraser (Palmerston), Mrs A. Duncan, Mrs H. Johnston, Mrs and Miss Edwin,, Mrs and Miss Simpson. Mrs and the Misses Rawson, Mrs and the. Misses Seed, Mr and Mrs Elgar, Mrs Barton, Mr and Mrs A. Crawford, Mrs A. Pearce, Mr and Mrs C. Pearce, Mrs and Miss Butts, Mrs Tweed, Mrs Biss, Mrs Young, Mrs Menteath, the Misses Johnston. -Fitzherbert. Gore, Brandon, Higginson, Harcourt, Hewitt, Kennedy, Tolhurst, O’Connor, Rolleston, Arkwright, Fell, McTayish, Joseph, Miles, and others.

The dance given by the Wellington teams to the visitors on Tuesday last was a great success, and was much enjoyed by the young people. The Sydney-street Hall, where the dance took place, was gaily decorated with greenery and lovely spring flowers, and the colours of the various teams appeared at intervals along the walls, arranged with hoekey sticks. A very delicious supper was given by the entertainers, and altogether everj'One spent a very jolly time. Mrs Dr. Collins and Mrs Arthur Pearee have gone down to Dunedin for the Ladies’ New Zealand Golf Championship, which takes place at the end of the. month. OPHELIA.