WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 24, 15 December 1906, Page 46

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee. DECEMBER 6. A pleasing lull has occurred in our festive career which leaves me little to write about. Most people are making plans for their summer visits, and in a few days' time the holidays will begin and there will be an exodus to the country and the seaside. Lowry Bay is becoming a more ami more popular place, and some very charming houses in the chalet style are being built there. Quite a number of Wellington people intend to live there permanently.

AIDLLE. DOLORES

gave her last concert on Saturday to a big and enthusiastic audience which

nearly filled the Town Hall. -She was recalled after every item, and there was a perfect storm of applause at the conclusion of the last song on the programme. The delight of the audience knew no bounds when she came back a third time and 'gave the famous “J-augbing Song.” The appointment of Dr. Izard as

CONSUL FOR LIBERIA

was gazetted a few days ago. The popular doctor has had a busy time explaining where abouts Liberia is, and declaring that he does not intend to appear, at State functions in the costume of the country he represents. Dr. Izard takes a prominent part in publie affairs, and is president or vice-presi-dent of many clubs and societies.

WEDDING TEAS.

AVeddings seem to be very much in the air. and the prospective brides are. being feted in turn. Aliss Fannie Webb was the guest of honour at a handkerchief tea given by Aliss Ethel Alt-Kellar a few days ago, and she received a large number of dainty gifts. The rooms were 'prettily decorated with flowers, carnations ami sweet peas being used for the tables, and several of the guests added to the enjoyment of the afternoon by singing and playing. Aliss McKellar wore a charming dress of white muslin, delicately embroidered and inserted with laee; Aliss AVebb, white, embroidered linen and hat of lace with shaded pink geraniums; Aliss D. Webb, navy cloth with white facings, smart red hat; Aliss Finch, pale grey tailormade, with white vest, biscuit straw hat with black ruche; Aliss Rawson, pale green alpaca, and rose trimmed hat; Aliss Haybittie, white muslin and lace: Aliss Kiley, ivory cloth and smart brown tulle hat with tips; Aliss Watson. embroidered linen and hat with Howers; Aliss Ewen, white Broderie Anglaise and hat with flowers; Aliss Simpson, pale grey tweed and grey hat with tips; Aliss Didsbury, pretty muslin and floral hat: Aliss Jones, white voile and hat with flowers; Aliss Stuart. floral voile and smart hat.

Several teas are being arranged for Miss, luu Stuart, whose marriage with Air. Frederic Harvey takes place ou the 18th of this month.

The performance of Schumann's

“PARADISE AND THE PERI" BY THE WELLINGTON C HORAL SOCIETY

was an extremely good one. and hearty applause from the audience greeted I lie conclusion of each, movement. Mr Alaughan Barnett is such an admirable conductor that the society is always kept up to a very high standard. The soloists were in excellent voice, and fully deserved the plaudits they gained. Aliss Amy Afurphy wore a lovely dress of chiffon taffeta with flounces of lace, and a pretty scarf; Aliss Caldow’s pretty crepe de chine was finished with lace and tiny bows. Air Arthur Ballance took the baritone solos with great success, and Air Leslie Hill was equally successful in the tenor part. Coinings and goings have been frequent in Wellington for the past few weeks. A very large number of people came out by

THE CORINTHIC

and there was a big crowd on the wharf to meet her. There was naturally a good deal of discussion about the detaining 'of passengers, but, much to everyone's satisfaction, the Health Department allowed the passengers to land, on condition that they had al! been vaccinated. The passengers report a very pleasant trip in spite of the smallpox, and the presence of the English cricket team helped to make things very enjoyable. The Aliases Beauchamp, who have been away from Wellington for some years, contributed to many of the concerts and other entertainments. On the same day that the Corinthie arrived. the Athenie left for London. There were very few passengers by the latter, but among them were four of the children of His Excellency, the Governor. Lord and Lady Plunket were there to see them off, together with their aunt, the Hon. Kathleen Plunket, and Captain Bingham. Lieut.-Colonel Chaytor and Airs Cliaytor were on board with their little girls, so there will be quite a large proportion of children among the passengers.

Great preparations are being made for the reception in honour of Dr. Findlay. The new Attorney-General is an extremely popular man. and is reckoned one of the very best and wittiest speakers in Wellington, so the speeches will be the feature of the evening, though musical items also figure.

OPHELIA.