WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 5, 29 July 1908, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

Dear Bee, July 24. We are having a gay week with a vengeance, and, long as my letter is, there is much I am obliged to hold over. Everything seems to have concentrated during the last few days, and the Weather mercifully cleared.' There is some talk of holding a carnival week in Wellington, but it will be difficult to beat the existing record. Seldom has Wellington seen such a brilliant scene as at THE GARRISON OFFICERS’ BALL on Monday night. Flags hung from the walls, on which were festooned trails of greenery, while heliographs, Maxims, shells, and other military items carried out the effect. Bell tents figured in the background, and the band was stationed in a marquee in the centre of the room. On the platform were placed two imposing guns, with a background of national flags. Supper was laid in the big artillery room, where the decorations were also martial; and a special item of the evening was the pipe band, which provided the music for the Highland schottisehe. The following were in the official set; —Sir Joseph Ward and Mrs Webb. Colonel Webb and Lady Ward, Colonel Robin and Mrs Collins, Colonel Collins and Miss Robin, Colonel Davies and Mrs Tuson. Colonel Tnsoii and Mrs Davies, Lient.-Colonel Bauehop ami Mrs Hume, Lieut.-Colonei Campbell and Miss Bauchop. > >

Lady Ward wore ngcre charmeuse satin, with rich embroideries in dull silver, draperies of laee; Mrs Collins, black taffeta veiled in lace and net; Mrs Davies, ivory satin, with berthe of handsome lace; Mrs Tuson, mirage .blue chiffon velours, with vest of meehlin laee; Mrs Hume, ivory lace and net over taffeta ; Mrs Webb, grey brocade .and ivory lace; Miss Robin, can de nil satin veiled in ivory. lfi.ee , and net,; Miss Bauehpp, pale turquoise velvet and laee; Mrs Mackintosh, black crepe de chine and

sequins; Mrs Harcourt, painted floral -chiffon, bordered with black, draped with laee; Mrs Chapman, blaek messaline, with an overdress of lace embroidered with gold; Mrs Anderson, black lace over a foundation of silver tissue; Mrs O’Sullivan, lilae chiffon satin and lace; Mrs Corrigan, semi-Empire gown of white ninon de soie, the hem and decolletage encrusted with gold; Mrs Seaton, black laee net; Mrs Wylie, white taffetas, with blaek lace; Mrs Duncan, black crepe de chine and jet; Mrs K. Duncan, rose-pink mousseline de soie, showing an underskirt of Valenciennes lace frills; Mrs Izard, ruby velvet Empire dress; Mrs Pearce, ivory taffetas and lace.

Mrs. Dykes, ivory mousseline de soie, with silver belt and tassels; Mrs. R. Collins, pale blue taffetas and spray of crimson roses; Mrs. Biss, Amande taffetas, and lace sleeves; Mrs. Samuels, ivory taffetas, with an overdress of lace and net; Mrs. Kember, black radium silk and jet; Mrs. Davis, sky blue velvet; Mrs. Stott azure blue mousseline de soie, the Empire corsage outlined with lace; Mrs. Chapple, black velvet embroidered with jet; Mrs. Webster, white net over - pale blue; Mrs. Harold Johnston, white poplin with chou of black velvet catching up draperies of lace; Mrs. Mabin, mauve and white mousseline de soie; Mrs. Dwan, silver tissue, the overdress scintillating with silver sequins. There were two debutants, who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion—Miss Chapman (Dunedin), who wore white charmeuse satin with silver tissue gleaming through delicate lace; and Miss Eveline Collins, who had a pretty frock of white chiffon taffetas with a high silver belt, a berthe of lace and a silver filet in her hair. Miss Eileen Ward, rose pink meteore, the sleeves being of Alencon lace; Miss Webb, pale blue messaline, with silver belt and ehoux; Miss Richmond, pink and white floral taffetas with lace berthe; Miss Harton, sky blue messaline ; Miss Seaton, nut brown mousseline de soie over ivory Louisine; Miss Miles, white satin and silver paillettes; Miss 11. Miles, sky blue meteore with frills of lace; Miss Winder, pale blue chiffon taffetas, with touches of velvet and lace ■ Miss Simpson, ivory satin relieved with palest pink; Miss R. Seddon, sky blue crepe de chine, with sleeves of lace and net, Miss Butts, white glace veiled in net encrusted with silver sequins; Miss Russell, white and pink floral net spangled with silver; Miss Wylie, white ninon de soie and laee; Miss Kember, flame coloured satin and sequins; Miss Hursthouse, black crepe de chine and Maltese lace; Miss E. Fitzgerald, white chiffon taffeta, with silver belt and tassels; Miss Partridge, aloe green peau de soie, black lace and sequins. MRS. NEWMAN’S TEA on Tuesday was a very bright and pleasant one; the rooms were at no time too crow:ded, the tea table was quite spring-like with its vases of feathery mimosa, which had been sent from the country. Mrs. Newman wore a graceful gown of blaek chiffon taffetas with fine white lace on the bodice; Mrs. C. Johnston, cloth gown with velvet hem, sealskin coat, black and white toque; Miss Doris Johnston, coral pink linen with short pleated coat, blouse of fine embroidered muslin; Mrs. Christopher, green tailor-made, hat with tips; Mrs. D. Nathan, soft grey coat and skirt, white furs, large picture hat; Mrs. Hunter (Hawke’s Bay), brown tweed, sealskin coat; Lady Miller, black cloth, much braided, black hat with white aigrette; Mrs. Fulton, brown coat and skirt, brown and green hat ; Mrs. Samuel, grey tweed, white satin and laee vest, grey hat; Mrs. Fell, black brocade, black toque with lilac; Miss Barron, nut brown tweed, toque to match; Mrs. Denniston, green tailor-made; Mrs. L. Gorton, brown tailor-made, brown hat with roses; Mrs. C. Pearce, white cloth, white hat with long feather; Miss E. Richmond, navy blue gown, blue hat with tips; Miss Brandon, brown tweed tailor-made, brown hat with cream tips; Mrs.' Larnaeh, green coat and skirt. Wednesday was a glorious day FOR THE RACES, and there was a big attendance, including their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Plunket; with them camo Miss Una Williams, Miss Denniston and Miss Creswell, the latter being a sister of Mrs. Waterfield’s, and out here on a visit, Lady Plunket wore black taffetas was a short fur coat, and a blue and gren hat with a fantaisie; the Hon. K. Plunket was in a grey tailor-made, piped

with contrasting colour, grey hat with dull red roses; Miss Cresswell, mole cloth, white coat, and black and white picture hat; Mrs. Harcourt, red and black striped tweed, smartly braided, and picture hat; Miss O’Connor, grey dress, seal coat, and geranium red hat; Miss Williams, blue cloth, lace vest, and picture hat; Miss Denniston, smart cloth tailor-made, and hat with wings; Mrs. C. Pharazyn (Wairarapa), tweed tailormade, and petrol hat with flowers; Mrs. Bethell (Canterbury), brown cloth coat and skirt, braided, brown hat with wings; Mrs. D. Nathan, cedar brown cloth, sable furs and violet picture hat; Mrs. Neil McClean, striped tailormade in dull petunia cloth, purple hat with shaded flowers; Mrs. E. Blundell, navy cloth, white revers, geranium pink hat; Mrs. K. Dunean, myrtle green Eton costume, and rustic straw hat wreathed with flowers; Mrs. Harris, green tweed, and hat with wings; Mrs. Kember, brown tweed and seal coat; Miss Kember, dull violet tailor-made, and hat of the same hue. Mrs. lan Dunean gave a very large “AT HOME” at her pretty house in Hobson-street on Thursday afternoon. A large number of people arrived early, and went on to Mrs. Joseph’s, who was also “At Home.” Indeed, this has been a record week for teas, there being two or three, sometimes more, every afternoon. At Mrs. Dunean’s the whole house seemed to be gaily lighted and bright with flowers. In the drawing-room the flowers were mostly pink camellias and primulas. The din-ing-room, where tea was laid, had quantities of early narcissi, daffodils, etc., among which were placed low' glasses containing violets. A string band played at the far end of the hall. Mrs. Dunean wore black chiffon taffetas skirt and lovely cream lace blouse; her little daughter, white embroidered muslin and blue sash; Miss M. Russell (Hawke’s Bay), who was helping with the tea, wore an artistic frock of grey velvet; Miss Johnston (Hawke’s Bay), emerald green velvet with vest of cream lace and embroidery; Miss Williams, cream cloth and lace blouse; Lady Ward, procelain blue gown, black hat with tips; Mrs. Fitchett, prune cloth, lace vest, shaded violet hat; Mrs. Bell, smoke grey velvet, grey hat with many roses; Mrs. Rolleston, black tailor-made, black hat with white ostrich feather, white furs; Mrs. Moorhouse, finely striped black and white serge: Mrs. Thorne George, black cloth with revers of white brocade; Mrs. J. Studholme, beautiful gown of nattier blue cloth with touches of black velvet, bodice opening over a blouse of white lace, picture hat with long white ostrich feather; Mrs. C. Pharazyn, navy blue Louisine, smartly made, white ostrich feather stole; white hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs. Goring Johnston, dark blue velvet gown, lace yoke and sleeves; Mrs. Dymock, moss green Shantung, made with bretelles, green hat with pale pink roses; Miss Duncan, pale grey frock, grey hat and furs; Mrs. Abbot, black and white striped tweed with strappings of black, largo black hat; Mrs. Gil ruth, grey cloth, grey hat with

touches of blue; Miss G. Nathan, rosecoloured Shantung, black hat with roses; Mrs. Joseph, tabac brown cloth with Oriental embroidery, brown toque to match; Miss Richmond, violet cloth tailor-made, white satin vest, black hat with tips; Mrs. Galloway (Dunedin), black Louisine, white lace yoke; Mrs. C. Kebbell, cream cloth, made with many frills, finished off with fine lace, black and white hat; Mrs. Hislop, black velvet, black hat with violets; Miss Coates, navy blue, large black hat, white furs; Miss Skerret, black frock, astrachan coat, black hat. THE ANNUAL BALL of the Victoria College Students came off on Wednesday night in the Town Hall. A tent-like drapery of yellow and green (the college colours) adorned the hall, and wattle and daffodils were used in profusion everywhere. Mrs. Easterfield wore black chiffon taffetas with a lace collar and paillettes; Mrs. Thornton, black radium silk and lace; Mrs. Kirk, pale blue brocade, lace vest and sleeves; Mrs. Von Zedlitz, pale pink lumineux, softly draped with lace; Mrs. Richmond, black chiffon taffetas, lace sleeves, and sequins; Mrs. Picken, black velours, and scarves of Maltese laee; Mrs. Hislop, black velvet and Bruges lace; Mrs. Baume (Auckland), rose-coloured lumineux, with lace vest and sleeves; Mrs. Firth, sky-blue chiffon taffetas, disclosing an underskirt of lace, fichu of the same delicate fabric; Mrs. Izard, blue broche lace berthe; Mrs. Hamilton, wedgwood blue glace relieved with lace; Miss Richmond, mirage chiffon taffetas; Miss Cobb (England), rose du Barri radium silk, lace collar and sleeves; Miss Hamilton, leaf-green crepe de chine, with wide bands of gold embroidery in Grecian style; Miss Jameson, amber taffetas, with lace berthe; Miss Hursthouse, pale blue silk hemmed with black, with touches of the black on the corsage; Miss Ziman, pink crepe de chine and lace; Miss J. Reid, petal pink radium silk with tucker of lace; Miss Putnam, white silk veiled in lace and sequins; Miss Harding Maltby, pale blue Louisine with an overdress of lace, w’ith touches of black; Miss Burnett, sea-blue crepe de chine; Miss Fell, white chiffon taffetas and lace tucker; Miss M. Fell, white charmeuse satin, with lace and silver tassels; Miss Kirk, poppy-red messaline.; Miss Hall, pale blue mousseline de soie; Miss Kelly, white chiffon taffeta; Miss Wilson, white soie de chine and lace; Miss D. Bulkley, white chiffon taffetas, with lace and touches of silver; Miss Wilkinson, cream radium silk; Miss Kelly, white chiffon taffetas; Miss Macintosh (Sydney), amber lumineux and scarves of lace; Miss Warburton, eau de nil mousseline de soie; Miss Gallagher, black chiffon velours, with deep collar of Bruges lace; Miss Kebbell, pink silk, with hem of deeper shade. It is hard to describe the glories of THE JOCKEY CLUB BALL, which actually outrivalled last year’s in magnificence. Of course the Town Hall was the locale, and the club’s racing colours of white and scarlet were displayed everywhere. Red and white ca-

mellias in pots adorned the stage, the corridors were carpeted with red, and the same colour shaded the electric light. Autumn leaves, exias, and red ribbons decorated the supper tables, which had a magnificent silver bowl as a centre piece. Their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Plunket were present, the latter wearing a diaphanous dress of black tulle net and lace over foundation of chiffon satin, diamond tiara and ornaments. The Hon. Kathleen Plunket was in azure blue lumineux, with rich embroideries in gold and colours; Lady Ward, pale pink chiffon bordered with velvet over a gleaming foundation of deep rose satin; Mrs H. Johnston, amber charmeuse, the guipure lace sleeves bordered with black velvet; Mrs lan Duncan, white chiffon veiled in black laee and jet; Mrs A. Dunean, opal brocade, with faint touches of blue on the bodice, which was softened with lace; Mrs E. Blundell, white satin, hemmed with silver and having draperies of lace caught up with silver roses; Mrs Tringham, white satin, with an overdress of silver sequins and lace; Mrs C. Pearce, sea-green crepe de chine, laee epaulettes; Mrs Louisson (Christchurch), gold tissue veiled on wistaria mauve tulle spangled with gold and silver, the decolletage and sleeves softened with lace; Mrs Baume (Auckland), ivory chiffon satin, the overdress of lace and net encrusted with silver sequins; Mrs Gilmer, white and rose painted chiffon over palest pink satin, lace sleeves edged with pink; Mrs Herbert, Empire dress of laee and tulle bordered with green taffetas and jewelled bands; Mrs Dwan, ivory lace and silver sequins; Mrs W. Moorhouse, ivory lumineux exquisitely embroidered in pink rose trails, and finished with lace; Mrs McLean, opal taffetas, veiled in cream Spanish lace; Mrs Bell, white and rosecoloured brocade, with flounces of lace; Mrs Fyler (England), a lovely dress of Limerick lace over primrose lumineux; Mrs W. Bidwill, white satin and silver sequins, with choux of palest blue; Mrs Cecil Kebbell (Wairarapa), ivory satin, richly embroidered in gold, and hemmed with gold; Mrs S. Harcourt, petal pink chiffon taffetas, the laee draperies bordered with narrow fur; Mrs Buchanan (Hawera), ivory satin and trails of roses; Mrs Vallance (Wairarapa), black net and sequins, with choux of pale blue; Mrs Myers, rose-pink chiffon taffetas, with lace sleeves; Mrs Fitchett, black chiffon velours, jet embroideries, and Brussels lace; Mrs Izard, yellow taffetas; Mrs H. Rolleston, mauve satin, with silver and amethyst embroideries; Mrs. K. Duncan, white satin and silver sequins; Mrs Mackin, white brocade; Mrs Whyte, black Spanish lace and trails of roses; Mrs Tweed, pale pink messaline, and lace berthe; Mrs Dymock, black and white mousseline de soie; Mrs Laery, pink and green satin, with wide bands of embroidered net; Mrs Fisher, rose-coloured messaline; Mrs Kember, petunia taffetas, lace berthe; Miss Coates, black fetas, lace berthe; Miss Coates, black velvet and Brussels lace; Mrs A. Williams, lotus blue lumineux with scarves of lace; Miss Eileen Ward, light blue messaline with silver* tassels, silver fringe bordering the lace draperies; Miss Una Williams, ivory ninon de soie, with a delicately tinted design of flowers; Miss Denniston (Canterbury), ivory lumineux,

with an overdress of jewelled net, edgedt with satin; Miss Tweed, ivory satin, with gold fringe and tassels; Miss Elder, pale yellow crepe de chine; Mias Cameron, white satin, embroidered in gold; Miss Miles, ivory satin and lace; Miss Robinson (Carterton), reseda ninon trimmed with taffetas of a deeper shade; Miss Didsbury, primrose crepe de soie; Miss Richardson, sky blue taffetas, lace sleeves and vest: Miss Q. Braidon, ivory satin and lace; Miss Hannah, pale blue chiffon taffetas, lace collar and sleeves; Miss Baron, ivory lace and net, hemmed with black velvet; Miss Stafford, white satin, with gold cords and tassels; Miss Kember, white radium and lace; Miss Rutherford (Amuri), amande lumineux, with folds of lace; Miss Wylie, white satin and chiffon Empire dress; Miss Louisson (Christchurch), white mousseline de soie, sparkling with silver sequins; Miss Perkins, peach pink chiffon, hemmed with ’darker velvet; Miss Simpson, pink crepe de chine; Miss Nathan, ecru filet net, bordered with pale violet; Miss Rubi Seddon, amethyst tulle pastel mauve satin; Miss Coleridge, pink chiffon taffetas and lace; Miss Mills, pale blue eolienne, lace berthe; Miss Simpson, sky blue crepe de chine; Miss G. Reid, ivory lumineux, with an overdress of rose du Barri mousseline de soie, the lace berthe edged with velvet; Miss Gore, amber taffetas, lace berthe; Miss Fitzgerald, pale blue mousseline de soie, silver fringe; Miss Ewen, pale blue chiffon, taffetas and lace; Miss Rawson, sky blue •« crepe de chine; Miss McKellar, mirage taffetas, lace sleeves and vest. MRS O’CONNOR gave another of her series of teas on Wednesday. The decorations wore of daffodil narcissus and anemones. Mrs O’Connor wore black crepe de chine and lace; Miss O’Connor was in chiffon taffetas, relieved with lace. AT MRS NEWMAN’S TEA the hostess wore black crepe de chine and lace, with wide bands of vari-colour-ed Eastern embroidery.

OPHELIA.