WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 17, 29 April 1905, Page 46

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, April 20. The Kelburne Tea Kiosk was th* scene of A VERY DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON X AT HOME. given on Tuesday by Mrs G. !•'. C. Campbell. The day, though clear and fine, was distinctly chilly, but the kiosk proved itself quite an ideal spot under the circumstances. The large inner room was warm and cosy, and tha wide glassed-in verandahs surrounding it give ample space -to enjoy the magnificent view in comfort and shelter. The many small tables were daintily set out with appetising sandwiches and cakes —the floral decorations harmonised admirably with the background of artistic green, which is the prevailing tint in the tea-room. Mrs Campbell received her guests at the verandah entrance. She looked very well in a smartly-made gown of white cloth, bordered with dark fur. The coat-bodice had an inner vest of reseda silk, enhanced with buttons and cords in shades of brown and green. Her hat was of white felt, the crown swathed with brown and green vclevt. Among the many guests were Mrs Hacon, wearing black voile and a black chiffon hat; Miss Hacon, brown hopsac, cream silk and lace vest, brown furs, and a brown toque, with clusters of niauva violets. Mrs Tolhurst, black poplin, and a velvet coat; Miss Tolhurst, brown dress, with tan cords and loops, pale blue hat; Mrs Symonds, biscuit voile, and brown hat; Mrs L. Reid, black eolienne and lace, black chiffon toque; Mrs Higginson, black crepe da chine, black accordion-pleated .coat, with deep collar and ruffles of lace and net, black picture hat with plumes; Mrs Beauchamp, reseda cloth dress, hah of shaded orange and brown velvet; Mrs Chatfield, navy tailor-made costume, dark blue chenille hat; Mrs Webb, black voile and laee, black toque crowned with foliage; Mrs Field, black and white plaid tailor-made, pale green waistcoat, and black tulle toque; Mrs Tanner, black brocade and sealskin toque; Mrs Barron, black dress and kilt-pleated coat; Miss Barron, fawn clot,li and brown hat; Miss Turner, navy cloth, blue hat with shaded blue ruche; Miss N. Turner, brown hopsac, trimmed with shirred bands of glace; Mrs Rawson, dark blue tailor-made; Miss E. Rawson, brown Norfolk tailormade, and brown velvet hat; Miss Skerrett, black cloth and long fur coat, with revers; Miss N. Skerrett, black and white check coat and skirt; Mr* Quick, black brocade, and bonnet-with foliage: Miss Quick, black voile; Miss D. Quick, grey tweed, with collar of Irish laee; Mrs Ewen, navy tailormade; Miss Ewen, Indian red bolero costume; Mrs Lucas, black tailor-made, black and white hat; Miss Lucas, navy; serge, and blue hat; Miss MacTavish,

powder-blue dress and black hat; Miss Hislop, navy serge; Miss Gore, grey dress and black beaver hat; Mrs Marchbanks, black and red braided eloUi; Mrs N. Gore, scarlet cloth, strapped with black. A large number of people journeyed out to Newtown on Wednesday afternoon to be present at the OPENING OF THE VICTORIA HOME FOR CHRONIC INVALIDS. The ladies who organised the bazaar to pay for the building must have felt proud as they surveyed the big brick editice which stands on a commanding teite in the hospital grounds. Their good efforts do not cease there, however, as they have also undertaken to provide the furniture by means of another bazaar to be held in June. It was hoped that the Home would be opened by Her Excellency Lady Plunket, but she was unable to be in Wellington at the time fixed. The ceremony was performed by Mrs T. C. Williams, president of the bazaar, who also read the opening prayer. Mrs Williams wore black silk voile, with bands of embroidery, mounted on white glace, long sealskin coat, cream chiffon bonnet with tips: Miss E. Williams, pale blue cloth dress, brown hat with blue ruehings; Mrs Seddon, handsome black costume; Mrs Dyer, brown coat and skirt, brown hat with violets; Miss Coates, black peau de soie skirt, Russian coat of black velvet, black and white toque; Mrs Newman, brown Russian costume, braided in black, brown hat swathed with orange; Mrs Firth, green and black check smartly made with three tier skirt, Newmarket coat, black toque -with green velvet and birds wings; Mrs Macpherson, grey Eton costume, black hat; Mrs Pollen, black voile, with touches of black and white embroideries, vest and

undersleeves of painted chiffon, flat sunburnt straw hat with black velvet bows; Miss Duncan, navy blue cloth Newmarket costume, flop hat with pink roses; Mrs Dunean, black eoat and skirt with white stitched collar, black toque; Mrs Pearce, blaek voile with tinted lace motifs, red hat with geraniums; Mrs Wilford, navy blue dress, long motor coat and cap; Miss Haeon, shepherds plaid dress with Russian blouse brown hat with pink roses; Mrs Campbell, old rose skirt, sealskin coat, black hat; Mrs Bristol, light brown Eton costume, lace vest, brown hat with pink roses; Miss Palmer, grey tucked voile with high silk waist belt, straw hat swathed with pink and green ribbon; Mrs Kendall, black cloth dress, long caracul coat, blaek hat; Mrs button, brown coat and skirt, hat to match; Mrs Coleridge, brown tailormade, feather stole, brown hat with violets; Mi's Beauchamp, green cloth dress with touches of blaek. hat with orange ruches; Miss D. Quick, grey costume, green hat; Dr. Isabel Watson, navy blue tailor-made, smart little toque. ~,,, .

OPHELIA.