WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 23, 3 June 1908, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, ... /;!i . .. 7 May 29. Of course we have talked and thought <ot '■ NOTHING BUT FOOTBALL for the past ten days or so, but now the English team has left there is rather a lull. They have been entertained a good deal, and have made many friends. Several of them brought out letters of introduction to the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, whose sons have been in England for the past few years. Lady Stout is away from home, but she takes a keen interest in her sons’ friends, and lent her house for a dance which was got up in their - honour by a party of girls. Mrs. Ewen and Mrs. Napier MacLean were the chaperons, and the dance was a great success, the Englishmen turning up in strong force, and dancing with refreshing energy. The drawing and din-ing-rooms, which were connected by folding doors made a capital ball-room, and supper was laid in the “den.” Mrs. Ewen wore black chiffon taffetas sparkling with jet, relieved with lace; Mrs. Napier MacLean, pale blue mousseline de soie with lace frills; Miss Ewen, vieux rose taffetas with tiny quillings of lace; Miss G. Ewen, white taffetas veiled in lace and net, and hemmed with chine ribbon; Miss Watson, mirage blue chiffon glace with lace yoke and sleeves; Miss Reid, petal pink poplin de chine, with lace draperies on the corsage; Miss Dean, primrose taffetas relieved with lace; Miss McKenzie, ivory satin with bolero of gold embroidery; Miss McKellar, pale pink crystalline; Miss R. Seddon, white chiffon glace with lace bretelles; Miss Perkins, pale blue crepe de chine with delicate embroideries; Miss Fitzgerald, tambour lace over chiffon taffetas; Miss Nathan, ivory satin, hemmed with gold tissue; Miss Miles, ivory chiffon glace veiled in satin-striped chiffon; Miss Beauchamp, chine silk finished with lace; Miss Rusjsell, pale pink crepe de chine, the lace berthe lightly touched with silver.

Then the following Tuesday there was the At Horae given by Airs. Campbell, whose husband, Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Campbell, is president of the New Zealand Rugby Union. It was such a lovely day that the trip across the harbour was thoroughly delightful. Day’s Bay looked charming, and the visitors admired it warmly. Many of them had gone over by the morning boat for training practice, so the team was well represented. The British colours, red, white and blue, were displayed lavishly in the decorations of the hall where the At Home was held. Mrs. Campbell wore pale blue and white striped marquisette, the lace yoke being delicately embroidered in pale pinks, blues, and greens, green picture hat of velvet and glace with pale blue Marguerites; Lady Ward wore black peau de soie, a long seal coat, and a black toque with- feathers; Mrs. Fitchett, blue frieze braided, and worn with a blue hat; Mrs. Reid, black tailor-made, and fur coat; Miss Reid, striped tweed and black cloche hat; Mrs. R. Brown, grey tweed, seal coat and black hat; Miss Richmond, black taffeta, guipure lace yoke, violet picture hat; Miss Cobb (England),- wine-coloured frieze tailormade; Miss Chatfield, green and black striped tailor-made, and black picture hat; Mrs. Haeon dark blue cloth, braided, black hat; Miss Butts, brown tweed and green hat; Miss Harding, dark tailormade with touches of velvet, black hat; Miss Miles, brown cloth, and brown hat.

Wednesday, -of course, was the great day, and all Wellington went up to the Athletic Park to witness the match. It turned out gloriously fine, so one could wear one’s best hat without anxiety. The wait before the game began was easily occupied by trying to pick out friends and acquaintances in the crowd. It was a most difficult task, as the scene was constantly changing, and I could only identify quite a few. You will have heard all about the match long ago, so I won't attempt to describe it, but only say how delighted we all were with the win. There was an amusing incident during the interval, when a mob of small boys got possession of the hall and swarmed over the field. A big policeman tried to chase them off, but the boys ignored him and scrummed away gaily, using him as a pivot.* The policeman lost his cap ns well as his dignity, but he kept his temper, and in the end forced them over the line amid cheers.

i Among the spectators wore Lady Ward, In powder blue cloth, a seal coat, and

a blue hat; Mrs G. I. Campbell, plumcoloured tweed tailor-made, and a hat of the same colour; Miss Miles, brown cloth, and black hat; Miss Dean, brown striped tweed, and brown hat; Mrs Fell, black cloth, seal coat, and black toque; - Miss Fell, blue coat and skirt, blue hat; Miss Palmer, navy serge, and small blue toque; Mrs Young, blue frieze, and black hat; Mrs Duncan, blue tailor-made, and blue toque; Miss Fulton, tweed tailormade, and burnt straw hat; Miss Reid, blue striped tweed, and black hat; Miss Nathan, brown cloth, and brown toque; Miss Simpson, navy coat and skirt, braided, and blue hat; Miss Simpson, navy cloth, and blue toque; Miss Ewen, heather tweed, and green hat; Miss Fitzgerald, navy cloth, and blue hat; Miss Watson, green tweed, and dull purple hat; Miss Brindley, blue cloth, and cloche hat of dull pink with cherries; Miss Kennedy, green cloth, and hat with flowers; Miss Wylie, blue tailor-made, and blue toque; Miss Webb, blue coat and skirt, and hat with feathers; Mrs Johnston, navy cloth, and black hat; Miss Butts, tweed tailor-made, and brown hat; Miss Wheeler, brown coat and skirt; Miss Beauchamp, heather tweed, and green hat. A VERY SUCCESSFUL DANCE was given on Monday by the Victoria College Ladies’ Hockey Club in the big hall at the College, which was effectively decorated in gold and green—the club’s colours —and a quantity of flags. Miss Johnston (captain of the chib) wore white crystalline and lace; Mrs Rankine Brown, black taffetas and lace; Mrs Fell, black crepe de chine; Mrs Richmond, black satin and lace. Others present were Miss Gibbs, pale pink eolienne; Miss McKellar, pale blue taffetas; Miss Fell, white soie de chine; Miss Janies, amber glace; Miss M. Fell, pale pink eolienne; Miss Winder, rose-pink taffetas; Miss Wilkinson, ivory satin;. Miss Menteath, white crystalline; Miss Gavin, red soie de chine; Miss Nicholson, pale blue crystalline and lace. PERSONAL MATTERS. Miss Cobb (England), who came out from Home with Miss Richmond, is at present her guest. Mrs H. Hadfield (Otaki) is here for a few days. During her stay in Wellington, Miss Ola Humphrey is staying with her friend, Mrs K. Gilmer.

Mrs Perry, who has been away staying with Mrs Rhodes in Christchurch, is back at the Hutt again. Miss Shand has returned after her stay in Dunedin. Mrs Collie intends to go to England by the Turakina. Mr and Mrs Firth, who have been travelling about the South Island, are back again.

Mr and Mrs Empson passed through lately on their way home after a stay in the South Island.

Mr. Percy Buller, who has been ill so long, has recovered sufficiently to travel, and goes to England before the 'end of the month. His sister, Mrs. Madocks, accompanies him, and they will journey by way of Vancover. Miss M. Wilson, who has been away in Masterton, is back in. town again.

Mr. Reynolds Denniston, of “The Scarlet Pimpernel” Company, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Denniston for some days. Miss Holderness, who has been away in Christchurch, has returned to Wellington again.

Miss Lorimer went back to Nelson a few days ago.

Lady Mills is leaving for England next week. She travels by way of Fiji and Canada.

Mrs. Chapple is back in Wellington after a stay in the Manawatu district. Mrs. Larnach, who has been paying a round of visits in the South, is home agaiir.

Miss Lukin has gone to Sydney to pay a visit to her sister, who is living in that city. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn is back from Sydney, where she has been spending a month’s holiday to recruit after an illness.

Mrs. Maclaren (Wairarapa) is going to Sydney for some months. Miss Eileen Ward is paying a round of visits in Taranaki.

Miss Butts came back last week after a stay with friends at Wanganui. Miss Burnett is- taking a trip up the North-Inland Main Trunk line, as far North as Makatoke.

Miss C. Gardner, who has been staying with Mrs. R. has returned South again. — , —<— —

Mr. Leo Buller, who has been out here for the last year or so, is returning to England with Air. P. Buller and. their Bister, Mrs. Madoeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Monckton have returned to FeiMing after a short stay in Wellington. Mr. Monckton has bought land at Otaki, and they will shortly take up their residence there.

Mrs. Heaton Rhodes has come up from Christchurch for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Godden, who arrived from England by the Athenic, are making a lengthy stay in Wellington.

Mrs. Fitsherbert has gone back to Levin after a stay in town. The Misses Kennedy, who have been for the past two years in Germany studying musie, are leaving shortly on their return journey. They will probably arrive in Wellington about the end of July.

Miss Gibson (Melbourne) is visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston are, going to Australia next month for a visit.

Mrs. Hall is back after a stay in NelBon.

Mr. and Miss Woodhouse are to arrive in Wellington next week by the Papanui. Mrs. Collie, who is going to England shortly, has taken a passage by the Turakina.

OPHELIA.