WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11, 18 March 1905, Page 48

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, Marek 10. Teas in various forms have been our principal amusement during this week. Quite a number have been given as farewells to Mrs. W. Moorhouse, who, .with her husband, is soon setting off on a long-talked of trip to England. Most people are surprised at their picking out Mexico as a special place of interest, but in these days of globe-trotting in stereotyped routes, it is rather refresh-

ing to think of -cme ~ne with r oug'a energy to go off the beaten tr-ck.

I-aat week Mrs. Moorhouse Imd A SMALL GARDEN PARTY for net friend-. There was cro ;u<t and putting on the lawn, and the guests rdmired the large garden, which is now looking its best. Mrs. Moorhouse hail a pretty dress of crepe de chine, with lace rutiles and inserted motifs of lace. Among those present were: Mrs. Barren, wearing blaek voile; Miss Turner, iu blue canvas, and hat with cornflowers; Miss Uranslicld, deep blue voile, and blue tulle toque: Mrs. Hutts, black and white spotted voile; Miss Butts, floral muslin; Miss Alorrah, biscuit hopsac. with touches of green and mauve; Mrs. Williams, black crepe de chine, and lace cravat; Mrs. Pearce, ivory cloth, and black picture hat; Mrs. Crawford, cream canvas, and black hat. Mrs O'Connor gave A LARGE ‘AT HOME’ a farewell to Mrs Moorhouse. Mrs O'Connor is noted for the beauty and profusion of her flowers, and this afternoon was no exception to the rule. The drawing-room was decorated with quantities of pink belladonna lilies interspersed w:th silver toned leaves, while the tea-table had masses of sweet peas grouped upon it. The pretty house was thrown open, and much admired. In the billiard room, games were indulged in, and a graphophone was a source of much amusement. Mrs O’Connor wore a beautiful dress of black eolienne over glace, with insertions and motifs of white lace; Miss O’Connor, grey voile much slurred and tucked; her sister, pretty cream voile with lace yoke and sleeves, cream satin sash; Mrs George, black crepe de chine, with fully gathered flounce edged with ruched ribbon frills; Aliss George, cream muslin, smart black hat; Mrs Johnston (Karori), stylish gown of blaek and white check glace trimmed with rtsehings of the same, white marabout stole, black and white toque with orange flowers; Mrs A. Duncan, white cloth costume, whito hat trimmed with shaded green and heliotrope silk; Mrs Fitzgerald, handsome black voile inserted with bands of guipure, black het and plumes; Airs Brandon, black voile skirt, sac coat of white serge, black and white hat; Mrs Higginson, black and grey costume outlined with black; Airs Purdy, pretty white costume; Airs Aloorhouse, pale grey voile, black picture hat; Miss Dransfield, flowered muslin, nutmeg straw hat with pink roses; Mrs Biss, cream serge costume; Airs Watson, tusore silk, prettily embroidered, black chiffon hat; Mrs AL Moss, cream serge coat and skirt, black poke hat; Airs W. Turnbull wore a very smart early Victorian dress of blue glace, the skirt fully gathered at the waist, flowing out in full folds to the hem, which was finished with narrow flounces, the high waisted bodice had puffed sleeves and frills, with this was worm an early Victorian bonnet of wood brown, with roses under the brim; Mrs A. Crawford, a faint shade of heliotrope, hat of combined green and heliotrope chiffon; Mrs H. Crawford, vivid red costume, hat to match; Miss Grace, white muslin and laee costume, rose trimmed hat: Mrs C. Pearce, royal blue tailor-made costume, white satin vest, white hat; Airs Barron, black brocade with white lace collar and vest; Miss Fitzgerald, cream voile, scarlet hat; Airs Tilly, cream voile skirt made with inch-wide tucks, long cream coat, black hat; Miss Kennedy, navy blue voile, sun-burnt straw hat with cornflowers; Airs Pynsent, mourning costume; Airs E. Burnes. blaek eolienne trimmed with tinted lace. A VERY SUCCESSFUL LITTLE ENTERTAI MM ENT

was given on Friday night by Airs. I’ulton in St. Peter’s schoolroom. The proceedings opened with amateur theatricals, the piece chosen being “Ici On Parie Francaia.” Air. Hjorriug was g od as Air. Spriggins, and Miss M. Stuart scored a distinct success as Mrs. Spriggins. The other characters were well filled by Aliases Fulton, Stafford, Hoggard, Messrs. Sutton and Bridge. At the fall of the curtain the performers were all recalled and applauded. Supper was served in a aide room, while the floor was cleared for dancing, which went on with spirit till midnight. Airs. Fulton wore black brocade, with black laee yoke and sleeves i Aliss Fulton was in white muslin, with a deep red belt; Mrs. Stuart, black satin, coat with handsome revers of pale blue brocade; Alias Stuart, white crepe de chine, lace l>erthe and spray of roses; Mis* N. Stuart, black silk and

net: Mr 3. Campbel!, sea green glace, with an overeress of embroidered net; Mrs. Ewen, blaek satin, and coat of yellow brocade; Alias Ewen, red kilted silk: Miss O. Ewen, white muslin and lace; Mrs. Butt, black brocade; Aliss Butt, cream satin : Mrs. Kennedy, black satin and laee; Miss Simp-on, blick taffetas, and berthe and ruffles of lace; Aliss F. Simpson, pale blue crepe de chine: Aliss Reid, eau de nil Louisine, and ecru lace: Mi-- Henry, black lace and net, yellow ros-s; Miss Barron, shell pink Louisine; Miss Mactavish, pale yellow satin, with knots cf black velvet; Miss Afacintosh, blaek satin and Maltese lace: Miss Webb, maize satin; Miss Harcourt. cream sat’n; Alias Wheeler, black taffetas, deep white tucker of chiffon, with appliques of blaek jet; Aliss Eliott, pale blue glace; Miss W. Eliott, pink merveilleux; Aliss McLernon, black satin and red roses: Alias L. Stafford, black satin and jet: Miss Bulkley, white crepe de chine; Aliss Henderson, white voUe de soie and chiffon; Aliss Rawson, red silk, veiled in grey chiffon; Miss F. Rawson, white muslin, and pink sash; Miss Riley, white crep e de chine; Aliss Watson, white soie de chine and lace; Miss Finch, white crepe de ehine; Aliss Marchant, black satin aud lace; Miss K. Alarchant, white muslin and pink roses; Alias Hoggard, eau de nil silk and lace; Aliss Cole, pale pink crepe de chine; Aliss Miles, pale blue Louisine; Miss W. Alites, white crepe de chine, and chine sash; Aliss Hislop. cream taffetas; Miss Waldegrave. black silk and net; Miss Haybittie, white crepe de chine. OPHELIA.