WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 17, 27 April 1907, Page 46

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, April 19. At the present mooieiit we seem to be “marking time” with no particular object in view. About the middle of next month His Excellency the Vice-Admiral and ' ■ ■ ■. . ■.. . |., . THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON are due for a short-yisit. , I hear a rumour that the members of the Wellington Club, are going, to give a ball. A •new wing has lately been added ,to . the (flub house,, so there should- be . ample room, the lack of which is always rather a difficulty. H! It h»3 meant. turning out several of the) living rooms, a proceeding to which many of ; thf. non-dancing members slrep«ou,i|y object.. ,The. social affairs of the club ,are. always so well arranged that).pyeyyti|iiig is sure tg., go off. well. / j ua.i

There M some talk of the .Navy League giving an entertainment during the visit of the squadron, but dothing is yetdefinitely known. (Apparently Use ships will only be here about a week, and no doubt many of the officers will during that time fishing or- deer-stalking, ete. • Wbdnesdav was a horrible .day 7 . FOR . ~ but they were held all t tjie_ same. We have had such wonderfully fine weather for months it seems haird it should break just now. The countryside, however, seems grateful for the rain, and it had its effect in making everything look delightfully green and fresh. Of course- .the train journey makes one regardless of the rain to a certain extent, and the grandstand is well sheltered, so things might have, been worse. Sealskin coats were much in favour on Wednesday, also the new tailor-mades, and some very smart hats appeared.' Most women were shrouded in motor veils, so it was difficult to distinguish them, but here and there a gay toque displayed itself jauntily. A Very pleasant lunch was given by the President of the Club. Mr. J. B. Harcourt. , MISS HARCOURT S DANCE bn Friday came as a pleasant break in the Monotony. It; was given as a, farewell to Miss’ Doris Johnston, who with her parents has just gone for a trip to England. There were quite a number of -visitors whit had c-oliie to town fertile Johnston-Fell wedding, but the majority of'guests vvere young people. It was an ideal night for. dancing. . The decorations Which..were extremely, effective, were mainly of chrysanthemums and 'cactus dahlias in tones of fed arid yellow, together’with frails of autumn foliage. Miss. Harcourt wore a handsome dress of Orient satin, having delicate touches of lace and a smart belt; Miss G. • Harcourt was in ivory satin with an-effective touch of. red; Miss D. Johnston Wore pink' and white mousseline de soie with narrow frills of lace; Mrs. Levin, ivory- lrish lace.; Miss Brandon, white .taffetas with touches of’green; Mrs. Water-field, ehif.fiim taffetas with lace and embroideries; Mis. Johnston, ivory Orient satin, 1 ami lace berthe; Miss Nancarrow, paste-chif-fon taffetas with draperies of laee; Mr»> Dunean,’ white satin with suggestions of pale blue- Miss Tweed; ivory glaeej Miss Fell, white glaqe.. aud chine belt; Mrs. Brown, blaek satin and jet; Miss Simpson, white glace and lace: Miss jjiles, ivory crepe de chine; Miss Nathan, pink and white ‘ chine silk; Miss Z. Nathan, white taffetas. A VERY JOLLY LITTLE DANCE was that given a few nights ago by the junior members- of the. Kiwi Hoekey Club. St. Peter’s, schoolroom was gaily decorated for the occasion, a prominent feature being a trophy of hockey sticks surrounded by ferns and palms. Crossed sticks, and tin- club colours also adorned the- walls. Dancing was kept up ,with the greatest spirit long after the formal end had arrived, and the guests-seemed most reluctant to leave. •Among those present were Miss Glasgow, wearing white mousseline .de ;soie; Miss *Fi>lton7 white erepe de chine; Miss Jones, white crepe de chine; Miss Jameson, white satin . and lace; Miss .('rawford, a pretty dress of white mousseline de soie; Miss Wilson, pale blue; and white ..laee- Miss Hannah. White .crepe

wnile glace; .vuss .nannai ffe chine and lace.

OPHELIA.