WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5, 3 August 1907, Page 55

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, July 26. Seldom if ever have we had such a gay anthle>4ive week as this which has just passqfL' and by now even the most'plea-sure-loving of us is thinking.longingly of a simple life. The great event of the week Wet. been THE JOCKEY CLUB BALL, which wss really a most brilliant’affair and went off with a great deal l pUeelat. The big Town Hall was altered to reuemble a crimson and white' marquee, •nd underneath the gallery the floor space was carpeted witii- crimson, and banked vtith' tall palms**ferns* and rose and white camellias in jkits. A-trel-lised arch adorned the entrance to the •upper room, where die-tables were done with scarlet berries and white. Ireesias.

The menu was most elaborate and enticing. Special praise must be given to the floor and the music, and the committee must be satisfied with their work. The ball opened with a set of lancers, in which • the official set comprised the following: — His Excellency Lord Plunket and Miss Grace Harcourt. Mr. J. B. Harcourt (president of the club and master of ceremonies) and Lady Ward. The Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward and Mrs. Abbott. Mr. W. H. Turnbull and Mrs. H. D. Bell. Mr. Harold F. Johnston and Mrs. Turnbull. Mr. D. J. Nathan and Mrs. Neil McLean. Mr. Neil McLean and Mrs. D. J. Nathan. Mr. J. W. Abbott and Mrs. 11. F. Johnston. Now for SOME OF THE DRESSES. I can’t pretend X saw all. Miss Grace Harcourt wore sky blue chiffon taffetas, with delicate touches of pale pink embroideries, bertha of laee and chiffon with appliques of crystal and mother-of-pearl. Lady Ward, ivory satin, much embroidered in pearls and silver; black aigrette fastened with a diamond star; Mrs. H. D. Bell, pale blue striped moire with berthe and ruffles of Honiton lace; Mrs. W. Turnbull, black chiffon velours embroidered in jet; Mrs. David Nathan, an exquisite gown of silver tissue with a diaphanous over dress of laee and tulle; Mrs. G. Johnston, sky blue satin with pearls and sequins; Mrs. Harold Johnston, white poplin de chene showing a tablier composed of lace flounces over a rose pink foundation; Mrs. McLean, mauve taffeta veiled in lace and net; Mrs. lan Duncan, pink and white chiffon taffetas; Mrs. Strang (Palmerston), sky blue taffeta with silver and pearl embroideries; Mrs. Tweed, white glace veiled in black laee and net; Mrs. Corrigan, pale blue chiffon glace and green Empire belt; Mrs. K. Dunean, rose pink taffeta, frilled with Valenciennes laee; Mrs. A. Deane (Hawke’s Bay), white Louisenne veiled in lace and net; Mrs. Abbott,-sky blue messaline veiled in tulle of the same shade; Mrs. Findlay, ivory satin and . flounces of blond laee; Mrs. Fergusson (England), ivory satin with kimono sleeves of lace and net, clusters of violets, and foliage; Mrs. Bcetham, black ehiffon velvet and lace; Mrs. Leckic, a lovely Empire gown of gold chiffon, elaborately embroidered in pearls and tiny gold sequins; Mrs. A. Young, ivory glace with bolero of lace and net, and paie blue belt; Miss Eileen Ward, ivory mousseline de soie and Valenciennes lace; Miss Johnstone, ivory poplin de chine, exquisitely embroidered in pearls and sequins and tones of green; Miss Rawson, pink and white floral glace; Miss Brandon, ivory chiffon taffeta and laee; Miss Nathan, sky blue chiffon glace:Miss — Nathan, Pompadour silk; Miss .Simpson, white chiffon glace, laee epaulettes; Miss Ewen, apricot glace and frills of laee; Miss.McKellar. white chiffon glace; Miss — Simpson, lilac chiffon taffeta and laee; Miss McKenzie, pale blue crepe de ehine; Miss Stafford, pink messaline and blonde lace; Mrs. Dymock. floral glace and rose pink sash; Miss Miles, ivory taffeta and lace. Saturday, THE FIRST DAY OF THE RACES, was gloomy and cold, and although there was no rain, the outlook was not encouraging as to " chiffons ” and finery generally, so .people iuo:t.ly wore tailormades, -and warm wraps, notably sealskins. Mrs. Waterfield wore white embroidered cloth, pink velvet net with chine bows; Mrs. Johnston (Highden) black velvet gown, handsome sealskin eoat; Mrs. A. Duncan, blue coat and skirt, with touches of tartan velvet, smart blue hat; Mrs. lan Dunean, taba? biown cloth, sealskin eoat; Miss G. Harcourt, blue tailor-made, white felt hat, sable furs; Mrs. W. Johnston, green tweed, while felt hat Mrs. David Nathan. effective gown of tart tn. made with three-tier skirt, and long coat with tan revere, blue ami green hat; Mrs. Findlay, brown with fur eape. pink hat with roses; Miss Sim, red cloth, white ■felt hat swathed with chiffon; Mrs. Harold Johnston, green coat and skirt, green hat With purple, grapes; Mks Skerrett, brown tweed pony coat; Mrs. Pearce, black gown. sealskin coat, hat

with sweeping black feather; Mrs. C. I’harazyn, cornflower blue gown and long eoat, white felt hat with tips; Mrs. K. ‘Duncan, blue tailor-made, 'white fox furs; Mrs. Uorbett (Sydney), pink doth, pink hat; Miss M. Pearce, blue coat and skirt, white felt hat; Miss Izard, dark grey, brown furs; Mrs. A. Young, green, with vest and undersleeves of tucked eream net, finished off with French knots and rosettes of pale blue velvet, white hat with shaded’ roses; Bristow, cigar brown gown, sealskin coat, brown hat with shaded feathers; Miss Marjorie Abraham (Palmerston N.) green coat and skirt, pale pink hat; Miss Stafford, blaek taffetas, white furs, black velvet hat with white feathers; the Misses Johnston (Hawke's Bay), dark skirts and handsome fur coats; Mrs. V/atkins, green eoat and skirt; Miss Moore, wood-brown cloth gown, shaded brown toque; Mrs. Tumbully navy blue, sealskin coat, mauve toque; Miss Mary Stuart, blue corduroy velveteen, small blue hat with osprey; Miss Bristowe, pale green gown, blue hat; Miss Finch, plum coloured tweed', hat with roses; Miss Burke (Napier), blue cloth, and hat with quills; Miss MeKensie, brown frock, hat with roses; Miss Brandon, navy blue, small blue hat with wings; Mrs. Joseph, brown tweed, sealskin coat, green hat with mauve Mrs Johnston (Highden) gave A CHARMING “AT HOME’ at her residence, Hobson-street. Outside the afternoon was cold and raw, but that was soon forgotten when one went inside, where there were large fires in all the rooms. The diningroom had soft rose coloured shades to the lamps, and the flowers were pink and white camellias; the drawingroom had quantities of spring bulbs and violets, and looked very cosy and bright with its coverings of rosepatterned chintz, and big frilly cushions. Mrs Johnston wore a beautiful gown of black Lyons velvet with vest and ruffles of old lace; Miss Nancy Johnston, sapphire blue velvet; her sister a soft shade of green velvet, coral ornaments; Mrs W. Turnbull, heliotrope cloth with bolero, over white silk and lace -blouse; Mrs Baldwin (Palmerston), blaek satin skirt white esprit net blouse; Lady Ward, champagne-coloured-ek>tl>,liat with mauve feathers; Mrs Rhodes, handsome, black costume; Mrs -Herries (Auckland), old rose cloth, wine-eoloured hat; Mrs Wai Jis, black velvet with lace ruffles.; pink bat; Mrs Walter -Johnston, green- froek, white ostrich feather boa, white hat; Mrs Arthur Duncan, cream delaine, cream lace vest outlined with pink and gold embroidery; Mrs Riddiford, old rose cloth, black picture hat; Mrs C. Pearce, white serge Eton frock with shaped frills; Mrs 11. Johnston, green tailormade green hat with chene bows and grapes; Mrs Cooper, blaek lace over grey silk; Miss Coleridge, white serge, large white hat; Mrs Larnacli, pastel cloth, brown ttque; Miss Izard,, brown coat, and skirt, sable furs; Mrs D. Menzies, eornflow-er - blitc gown with laee yoke, cream hat; Mis'Tanner, blaek crepe de chine’with appliqnf’s of laee; Mrs Waterfield, black ehiffon taffetas, white chiffon puffed sleeves, black'and white hat; Mrs Loughiian. grey Eton costume with line black braiding; Miss (.’. Harcourt, white serge, white hat ; Miss Avis Edwin, white delaine, white hat with tips’; Mrs von Zeidlitz,heather tweed,brown toque; Miss Russell (Palmerston North)’, green cloth, with touches of velvet; Mrs George Maclean (Dunedin), grey glace, with flounce of Chantilly laee, black bonnet with pink roses: Mrs Wilford, navy blue, corselet, skirt, blue hat; Miss Mary Pearce, white serge coat and skirt, white hat; Miss Marjorie Abraham (Palmerston North), grey cloth, pink hat; Mrs Biss, pale green spotted voile; Mrs Tweed, grey glace, black hat; Miss Nathan, white doth gown; her si-ter, navy blue, blue hat with roses; Miss Hilda Miles, wine-eoloured cloth, hat to match; Mrs Grace, black peau de soie, blaek bonnet with cream laee and osprey; Miss Gore, velvet frock, white hat with violets; Mrs Fergusson (England), pale grey cloth corselet skirt, white silk embroidered blouse, white hat with grey feathers: Mrs Ernp son, (Wanganui). old rose, gown with laee vest, large blaek bat; Miss Una Williams, grey corduroy velvet; Miss Tweed, white serge, blue silk scraf, black hat; Miss Medley, cornflower-blue coat and skirt, blue hat: Mrs D. Nathan, Parma violet velvet, laee scarf, white beaver and chit fon picture hat; Miss Brandon, white serge frock, hat with roses; Mrs G. Pha-

razyn, grey cloth with t ;tei:cs of green, green velvet puff . I s.e. v s, eream hat with green-bows; Mrs Nathan, blue velvet, black toque with osprey; M.-sdames Miles, Brandon, Edwin, Pearce, Fell, G Johnston, Messrs. G. at.l W. Johnston, A. Dunean, de Bathe Brandon, Higginson, Kebbell, Pearse ,Drs. Izard and Adams.

Miss MeTavish gave A VERY PLEASANT TEA FOR GIRLS «n Tuesday afternoon, the tea table was prettily deeorated with pink camellias in silver bowls. A string band played during the afternoon, and Misses MeTavish, Rawson. and Beauchamp sang charmingly. Miss MeTavish looked very well in pale blue crepe de chine, and chene sash ; Miss Haise, grey dress, white furs, black hat; Miss Miles, green cloth, white furs; Miss Winnie Miles, blue, white hat, with roses; Miss Butts, green silk, small red hat, with shaded feathers; Miss Beauchamp. sage green, green velvet picture hat; Miss Fitzgerald, navy blue, white hat; Miss Rawson, cigar brown, hat with roses; Miss Reid, green, white furs, hat with grapes; Miss Broad,-blue cloth, blue hat with roses; Miss Ottersen, navy blue voile, blue hat with wings; Miss Moore (Masterton), brown tweed, with hem and killings of glace, brown hat, with rosettes; Mrs. Shand, dark blue taffetas, with lace yoke and undersleeves, blue toque. Miss Stuart gave a A PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE PARTY on Monday. There were 8 or 9 tables, and the games were keenly contested. Prizes were gained by Miss Eileen Ward and Miss Nora Haybittie, one for the highest points, the other for the greatest number of games. Miss Mary Stuart wore a blaek glace skirt, cream net blouse; Miss Olive Stuart, black taffetas skirt, white silk blouse; Miss Vida Stuart, pretty pink silk frock: Mrs. Harvey, blue voile, red hat, shaded roses; Miss Stafford, green frock with bolero, white furs, black hat; Miss Ewen, green coat and skirt, brown hat swathed with green and brown tulle; Miss G. Ewen, bronze silk, white hat with lilac; Miss Nelson, blue tailor-made, black hat with pink roses; Miss Robertson, dahlia-red frock: Miss Haybittie, cream frock, white hat; Miss Nora Haybittie, pale blue voile, blue hat with roses; Miss Smith, green cloth; Miss Rawson, brown cheeked voile, green hat; Miss Ward, navy blue coat and skirt; Miss Dis•bury, grey and white checked voile, grey felt hat: Miss McLean, gray tailor-made: Miss Eileen Ward, white coat and skirt, blue hat with peacock's feathers; Miss Simpson, green frock, cream hat with blue feathers; Miss Watson, brown dress and hat; Miss McKellar, blue dress, white hat. Mr. and Mrs. Dean gave A VERY' ENJOYABLE LITTLE DANCE at the Sydney-street Hall last week, to Introduce their daughter. Miss Esme Dean. The room was prettily decorated with lycopodium, and masses of pink and white camellias. Airs. Dean wore grey chiffon velvet, with lace berthe; her daughter looked very sweet and graceful in a simple frock of white brilliante de soie over satin, finished off with ruffles of fine lace; she carried a white shower bouquet. Miss Vera Fulton. white erepe de chine, the bodice finished off with ribbon embroideries in pale pink: Miss Marie Nelson, blue and mauve floral silk with bodice of folded mauve and brown tulle; Miss Grace Riley, white muslin frock, pale blue sash: Miss Elsie Watson, blue glace, folded belt of gold tissue; Miss Butts, blaek net over satin: Miss Mary Jones, white mousseline de soie, with tiny pink roses on the bodice: Miss Miles, cream lace frock over satin trimmed with pale green silk: Miss E. Simpson, white satin and chiffon; Miss G. Harcourt, white eat in and lace. M’ss Eileen Ward gave t A BRIDGE PARTY for her guest, Miss Fraser, prior to the latter’s departure for Dunedin. Play took place in the drawing-room, which was gay with flowers and hothouse plants. Prizes were awarded to Miss Vera Fulton and Mr. Ulrich, Miss Rita Simpson and Air. H. Harcourt, for the highest and lowest scores respective h lady Ward looked very well in ivory lace over satin, lace epaulettes, ami wore an osprey in her hair; Miss Ward, white silk muslin over glace, inserted and ruffled with Paris lace, luind of silver tissue threaded in her hair; Miss Nora Fraser, pretty pale blue silk, made wtih kimone sleeves under sleeves and vest of esprit net. Others present were Miss Nelson. Skerre’t, Ewen. Rawson. Beauchamp. Sanerrelic, Waldegrave, Reid, Nathan. MncioaaU. OPILEUA.