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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue VII, 14 February 1903, Page 467

WELLINGTON.

sear Bee, February 3. We all thought we were going to have a beautiful afternoon on Saturday for the Wellington-Oroua Polo Match, but shortly before the numerous guests arrived at Miramar rain began to fall, and there was a steady shower. It was most unfortunate that it should have come on then. However, it got a little brighter later on, and we were able to venture out from the shelter of the tea tent or stand. The tea tent proved a most attractive spot, where the most delicious tea and cakes w-re to be had. The tea table was prettily decorated with carnations, grasses, etc., and was presided over by the Misses Skerrett, Mrs A. Crawford, Miss Babington, Miss Cooper and others. The match resulted in a most decided win for the visiting team by 9 to 3, but this was expected, as the Oroua team, which consisted of the Messrs Strang (3) and G. Pharazyn, were thought to be the better players. The Wellington team were Messrs Skerrett (Captain), H. Johnston, C. Crawford and Tripp. There were a large number of spectators present, but it was difficult to see many of them or what they wore, as the pretty dresses were soon concealed by cloaks, and those who drove remained in their closed carriages nearly all the time. However, what I did see I will tell you about. Lady Ward had a dark blue tucked voile gown with ecru insertion, and a black toque; Lady Stout, a blue and white foulard satin gown, and black hat; Mrs Babington wore a long white coni and white feather boa, white hat with flowers; Miss Babington wore a royal blue gown with lace, and hat to match; Mrs Pharazyn, in a black brocaded gown, and bonnet with flowers; Mrs Godfrey Pharazyn had a grey linen gown, and a pale blue and pink hat; Mrs Johnston ■was in a dark costume and toque; Miss Johnston, blue linen gown, and long grey voile coat, cream hat with blue satin and flowers; Miss D. Johnston wore pink voile with cream lace yoke, and a hat to match; Mrs SL/we, black coat and skirt, black and pink bonnet; Miss Stowe, a blue linen gown, and black hat; Mrs Fell, black gown and toque, cream chiffon ruffle; Mrs Gore, black voile gown with chiffon ruffle, and a black bonnet -with roses; Miss Gore, in white, and a white hat ■with flowers; Mrs A. Pearce, black tailor-made suit, and black and -white toque; Mrs C. Pearce had a sealskin coat, . nd a cornflower blue hat; Mrs Alec. Crawford wore a green gown, and hat -with flowers; Mrs Owen, a long grey coat and skirt, burnt straw hat swathed in black chiffon; Mrs H. D. Crawford, a while linen coat and skirt, and floral hat; Mrs George (England), handsome blaek costume, and white and black chiffon toque; Miss George was in a blue gown and hat; Mrs Strang (Palmerston), a dark blue and white-striped gown, ..nd a black hat with feathers; Mrs A. Young wore a dark skirt and fawn coat, burnt-straw hat; Mrs Marchbanks, a dark skirt and covert coat, black hat trimmed with pale blue; Mrs D. Nathan had a pretty black voile gown, with a vivid green belt, and a black picture hat with plumes; Mrs Butler, a white pique gown with bands of black braid, and a black hat; Mts Edwin, dark c’oat and skirt, and black and pink bonnet; Mrs Chatfield wore n naw blue eont and skirt,

and a black and green toque; Mrs Tuckey, black gown and mantle, lace bonnet with flowers; Mrs Travers, a black skirt and eovert coat, pretty black hat; Mrs Turnbull, dark Eton tailor suit, blue and green hat; Mrs R. Levin, a soft grey voile gown, and toque to match; Mrs Turrell, in a long covert coat, and black and white hat; Miss Seddon had a black Eton gown, white hat trimmed with black; Miss M. Seddon, a dark suit, and a green velvet hat; Miss Skerrett had a striped green silk gown, with yoke and flounces of white lace, and a royal blue toque with plumes; the Misses J. and N. Skerrett wore figured muslin gowns with frills and fichus of muslin and lace, floral hats; Mrs H. Johnston, dark skirt and covert coat, straw hat with flowers; Miss Cooper, a green linen gown trimmed with ecru lace, and a black hat; Miss Fitzherbert wore a pink gown, and black and white toque; Miss I. Fitzherbert, a light gown and covert coat, blue hat with roses; Miss O. Fitz Gerald, a grass lawn gown with white insertion, and a black hat; Miss Brandon wore a pink gown, and black hat; Miss V. Rawson, a white silk gown, large straw hat with roses; Miss G. Harcourt, a red linen gown, and black hat; Miss G. Reid, royal blue voile trimmed with ecru insertion, and a hat to match with flowers; Miss Simpson, a blue Eton suit, black and white hat; Miss Heywood, a light blue l.nen gown, and pink hat with flowers to match; Miss Foot, a grey voile ’own and white hat; Miss A’Deane wore a cream serge costume, and a straw hat with flowers; Miss Duncen, white cloth gown, and a red hat; Miss Coleridge had a pink frieze skirt, and white blouse, pink trimmed hat; Miss Higginson, grass lawn over pale blue, and a black toque. There were also present, Sir Joseph Ward, Messrs Johnston, Pearce, Cooper, Crawford, Butler, Duncan, Turrell, Harcourt, Buchanan, Seddon, Higginson, Captain Hughes, Major Moore, and others.

A most enjoyable afternoon was spent on board H.M.s. Wallaroo on Monday, when Captain Noel and his officers were At Home to a large number of guests. The day might have been finer, but we were satisfied that it did not rain. One of the ferry steamers took the guests over to the ship, whifli was gay with flags and the deck covered in cosily. Afternoon tea was laid on the upper deck, and the captain and officers were most attentive in looking after evervone, proving themselves to be most excellent hosts. An electric battery caused much amusement, especially to onlookers. Nearly everyone went and had a shock, and to see a number of people holding hands round the battery and twisting themselves in all kinds of attitudes was really very funny. An Italian string band played pretty music all the afternoon. Among those present I noticed Mrs Tolhurst, wearing a black silk gown and velvet mantle, jetted bonnet; Miss Tolhurst, a red cloth jacket and skirt, and large blaek hat with feathers; Mrs Pynsent, a blue skirt and long fawn cloak, floral toque; Mrs C. H. Mills, black figured gown, blaek hat with plumes; Miss Mills, a black skirt and pale blue blouse, black toque; Miss Mills had a pale blue voile gown trimmed with ecru lace and insertion, and a pale blue and white hat; Mrs Fell, black merveilleux gown with chiffon ruffle, and a black toque; Miss M. Fell, a white muslin gown with tucks and lace, and a white hat with roses and velvet; Mrs D. Nathan wore a long fawn cloak and black toque trimmed with jet; Mrs Owen, pale blue voile with ecru insertion and lace, cream and black hat; Mrs Butler, dark blue voile gown and black hat with feathers; Mrs Buchanan had a blaek Eton gown, the lace collar having appliques of lovely large pink silk roses and leaves, straw hat with flowers; Mrs Brown, a grey frieze gown and pale blue hat with roses; Mrs F. Dyer, a heliotrope voile gown and a burnt straw hat with autumn leaves; Mrs Gilruth, a pretty black voile with lace and a black hat; Mrs Miles, a dark green costume; Miss Miles, in a blue cambric gown and magenta hat; Miss E. Richmond wore a black Eton gown and white hat trimmed with satin and black tips; Miss Abbott, a biscuit coloured voile trimmed with lace, and a white hat with Ted flowers; Mrs H. Rawson, dark gown and fawn cape; Miss Rawson wore a blue linen gown with lace collar, and hat with flowers; her sister wore n similar gown of pink; Miss Foot, dark blue Eton suit gnd white hat with ribbon

loops; Mies Denniston (Christchurch), black cloth suit and a white tulle hat with yellow roses; Miss Gore, a white voile skirt and tucked silk blouse, black hat with plumes; Miss Higginson, blue frieze gown and black toque with plume and buckle; Miss Fitzherbert, a pink voile gown with white lace collar and vest, black and white toque; Miss I. Fitzherbert had a white serge Eton gown and a pretty pale blue hat; her younger sister was also in white; Miss Harcourt, a blue linen gown and a black

chiffon toque with plume; Miss Heywood had a pretty spot grey voile gown with lace collar and a dull pink hat ; Miss E. Heywood wore a white Eton gown and black and white hat ; Miss M. Seddon had a dark blue voile Eton gown and a green hat ; Miss Fraser in grey ; Mies Palmer, a pretty soft black gown and large black hat ; Miss FitzGerald, a biscuit coloured lawn trimmed with white insertion, and a black hat with plumes.

OPHELIA.