WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11, 15 September 1906, Page 51

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee. - ■ September 6th. _ Last week A SMALL DAJffcE AT GOVERNMENT - - .“ JJOUSE, about one hundred; guests being present. <1 t . ri,t y ,er '“ A'»S a dinner- party, including the Maypr and Mrs; MislOp, Mr. - Hernea. M H.R- . - nd Mrs" Juries, A Col. and Mtwjflollins, Mr. ami Mrs;’Mason Mr Heaton Rhodes, M.H.R., Ho„ Newman, Mr« r ,^ Mr. and Ri.b'i , E. J, Biddeford, and Miss Holmes.

Tlie dancing people assembled in the ballroom, where they waited until the band struck up the National Anthem. The folding doors were then opened, and the vice regal party entered and danced the State Lancers, after which dancing became general. The rooms were decorated with graceful palms and ferns and masses of rhododendron, while boughs of fragrant flowering broom were placed in the recesses. The conservatory was gay with cinerarias and hyacinths, anrl in the corridors were tree ferns and foliage plants. The supper tables were done with big silver bowls of wattle and slender vases of daffodils. It was noted that vrliere there, were sisters it was the younger of the two who was invited to the dance. Lady Plunket looked very well in vivid nd satin, the folded bodice having a drapery of delicate lace, diamond tiara and ornaments. The bon. Kathleen Plunket was in apricot crepe de chine, mueli ruched round th? hem. Mrs. Waterfield, petal-pink mousseline de soie with belt of deeper pink; Mrs. C. Johnston wore white glace with au over-dress of black tulle and laee and diamond ornaments; Mrs. Thorne George, black ebiffon satin and laee; Mrs. Heaton Rhodes, chiffon taffetas . with beautiful lace; Mrs. Herries. yellow glace with lace berthe and sleeves: Mrs. Williams, oyster grey satin and lace scarf; Miss Holmes, blaek crepe, de chin? and beautiful lace; Mrs. Collins, black taffetas; Mrs. Cooper, black chiffon glace and laee fichu; Mrs. K. Duncan, . ivory satin and lace; Mrs. W. Turnbull, blaek chiffon embroidered with silver; Miss Duncan, primrose glace with touches of crimson; Miss Harcourt, rose . and white Pompadour silk : Miss G. Harcourt, cream chiffon satin with lace flounces; Mrs. G. Johnson, pale green chine silk; Miss Skerrett, shaded chiffon with tulle berthe: Miss Coleridge, ciel blue glace with many tiny bows; Miss Higginson, pale blue taffetas and laee ruffles; Miss'Ewen, pale pink taffetas; Miss L. Brandon, white glace and quilt - tins of silk; Mrs. Dennison, ivory satin with berthe and sleeves of lace; Miss Fell, white glace with lace flounces; Miss M. Fell, black taffetas; Miss Ward, white chiffon satin; Miss E. Rawson, white mousseline de soic;JMiss Bowen, white satin veiled in lace; Mrs. Burnes, cream peau de soie and ... lace; Miss Fitzgerald, white mousseline rde soie, ma.de in the princess style with corsage bows of pale blue velvet; Miss Williams, pale blue chiffon; Mrs. Dymock. white satin and chiffon; Miss Richmond, white and pink chine silk: Miss D. Wilson, pale bine chiffon taffetas with lace frills; Miss Simpson, mauve glace and laee berthe; Miss E. Somerville, white nierveilleux. and deep red belt: Miss Atkinson, white glace and deep belt of satin; Miss- Tolhurst, whit? satin and laee and touches of pale blue; Miss Mason, blaek chiffon glace and jet; BAZAAR. The bazaar in aid of the new viearage at Karori has been a very successful one, and the three days' hard work on part of the stall-holders was well repaid. They and their assistants looked very nice in their white dresses, with the distinctive badge of colour conspicuously displayed. The assistants at the tea stall were all garbed alike in pale blue linen dresses, with big white mob caps and dainty frilled aprons. • A special feature of the bazaar was the charming dancing of Miss Warburton's pupils. - A Seot'h reel was danced with admirable precision and grace, and a really novel item by three small girls,-dressed as housemaids, was warmly applauded. It is an unusual thing for a bazaar to be opened in the evening, Lut the idea seems n really good one. Her Excellency Lady Plunket was received by the Bishop of Wellington and the Rev. A. Compton, who escorted her to the platform, where in a neat little speech she declared the bazaar open, and wished it every success. Lady Plunket wore grey mousseline de soie with many mother of pearl sequins, and gpey feather boa. Mrs. Wallis was in black velvet with lace ruffles; Mrs. C. J. JbhnAton black Velvet) and vest of chiffpn lace. Among visitors to the bazaar have been Mrs. Duncan, wearing blaek taffetast.Miss Johnston, blaek glace and seal edai;A>(frs. Grace, black voile and poplin coni': ; Miss Williams, dark blue tailorntoa^: Wjth fuchsia red revers, and hat with Shaded flowers; Mrs. Buchanan, na\y elpj-h Kfqn .goaUitne a.n<j dark red hai;..jty»i Andkpw, black. U ffetas and laee; Miss Almond, dark blue tailormade

and .black hat; Mrs. Hudson, blue coat and skirt aud black hat; Mrs. I lids bury, Idaek crepe de ehine; Miss Johnston, white voile and ehine sash; Miss Hard iug /lark blue tailormade; Miss Coates, blaek coat and skirt and brown toque; Mias Higginson, navy cloth and black toque. A very satisfactory sum of money for the same purpose was raised by an entertainment on most original lines. Linder the tuition of Dr. Bell, who has recently eome from Canada, a band of energetic young people went through a series of Indian dances. The stage was most realistically arranged with trees, under which were pitched wigwams, and the only light was that of an open Are which flickered uncertainly. In the dimness could be seen the figures of squaws seated, smoking and talking. An outburst of blood-curdling yells heralded the approach of a band of braves, clad in skin moccasins and beads, each brandishing a tomahawk a mimic pantomime of scalping was carried out, the only weak point being the smiling unconcern of the victims. The dancing itself was luost peculiar and awe-inspiring in its weird movements, savage cries, and astonishing leaps and bounds. The audi- . enee was a little undecided how to take it at first, being doubtful whether they were meant to laugh or not, but the twinkle in the eye of one of the. leading performers reassured them, and in the intervals of trying to identify their friends and relations they heartily enjoyed the performance. The curtain fell to tremendous applause, and the dancers were all recalled. A VERY JOLLY LITTLE DANCE was given the other day by a number of young people. The chaperons were Mesdames Anti]], Wilberfoss, Burnett, Anderson, D’Oyley, Hacon, Samuel. St. Peter’s Schoolroom was a very gay scene on the night of the danee, and the guests parted reluctantly at a late hour. Mrs. Laing wore black brocade; Miss Laing, black velvet, and pale blue chdux; Mrs. Burnett, black silk and lace; Miss Burnett, pale green crepe de chine: Mrs. Jones, black and white, lace; Miss Jones, white nierveilleux; Miss Ewen, red crepe de chine; Miss G. Ewen, pale green silk; Miss Fitzgerald, blaek velvet, with touches of cerise; Miss Ward, pink and white flowered chiffon; Miss Watson, • white crepe de chine; Miss Webb, white silk and lace; Miss Harcourt, white satin ami Valenciennes laee; Miss Miles, blaek erepe de chine; Miss Haybittie. white silk and chiffon: Miss Prousc, white aud pink mousseline de soie, and Valenciennes lace; Miss Brandon, pale blue nierveilleux; Miss R. Brandon, white crepe de ehine; Miss Elliott, primrose taffetas and laee: Miss Rawson, nil green taffetas; Miss E. Rawson, white silk and laee; Miss Bendall. white mousseline de soie and tiny pale blue bows; Miss Stuart, blaek Louisine; Miss O. Stuart, white silk and laee; Miss MeKellar, white embroidered silk and chiffon: Miss Lukin, yellow chiffon taffetas and frills of laee; Miss Otte.rson, white crepe de chine; Miss Wilson, white taffetas and laee. A LARGE AFTERNOON TEA was given on Saturday by Mrs. Marchant as a farewell to her daughter, Florence, whose marriage to Mr. Balharry took place a few days later. The drawing-room was deeorated with masses of spring flowers, tea was handed round in the dining-room, and elsewhere the guests were allowed a peep at the beautiful presents. Mrs. Marchant wore blaek crepe de ehine. with ruffles of laee; Miss F. Marchant had a charming dress of figured voile, daintily made and trimmed with lace; Miss Marchant (Dunedin), looked well in taffetas, with lace yoke and sleeves; Miss K. Marchant was in white, with a deep belt of silk: Miss Balharry, white voile, and vest of lace and net.

OPHELIA.