WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 7, 16 February 1910, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

February 11. Lady Blanket's Departure. The departure of the Ruahitie has caused a lull in the orgie of farewell

teas, and many of her passengers must be sadly in need of the rest which they will get on the long voyage. Everyone was delighted with the ship, with its airy cabins, hung with rose-patterned chintz and fitted with every comfort—down to electric fans and portable electric reading lamps: while the occupiers of the one-berth cabins were very much envied. It was a glorious day. but though the ship was cool with awnings and ventilators, the wharf was oppressively hot. Nevertheless, a good crowd was there to see off the ship, and many were the farewells exchanged as she moved off. Of course. His Excellency the Governor was there, bidding good-bye to Lady Plunket and the children, whom he will not see for another six months, when he, too. will arrive in the Old Country. Her Excellency was looking very well in a pale grey tailor-made, the long coat having big cavalier flaps, and a black toque with white aigrette. The two small girls —Hons. Joyce and Etbne —wore pretty white frocks and hats and coloured sashes. The baby—little Denis Kiwi—sat up in his nurse’s arms, and smiled a cheerful farewell to his native country. Miss Hill, who is returning to England with Lady Plunket, wore a dark tailormade and a black hat. Among those who went on board to say farewell to Lady Plunket were: Lady Ward, wearing an oyster white t-oat and skirt of ribbed Shantung, and a black hat: Miss Eileen Ward. in a pale blue and White cotton dress, a blue hat: Mrs. Findlay, blue Shantung eoat and skirt, faced with blaek moire, blaek and white hat: Airs. lan Duncan, in white muslin, spotted and braided with brown, brown hat with bronze tldle; Miss E, Dunean, pale Blue linen, and mole hat with silver rosettes: Airs. Algar Williams, pale blue and white striped zephyr, burnt straw hat with blaek bow: Airs. Harold Johnston, geranium red linen tailor-made, with white embroidered collar and blaek hat. Other Departures. Then there were a good many people down to see off Air. and Mrs. Barnes and their daughter, who intend to be away about a year on their holiday trip. Flowers and farewell gifts of chocolates and books poured in on Airs, and Aliss Burnes until they were laden with parcels. Aliss Fulton’s girl friends rallied well round her with souvenirs and good wishes, and she had a thoroughly good send-off. Other well-known people who were travelling by the Ruahine included: Air. and Airs. Leonard Stowe, who are revisiting the Old Country after a very long absence, and Aliss Stowe; with them was Aliss Kemp, who is going back to England for good. She has been out here some eight years, and during most of the time she was living with her brother (Dr. Kemp). As the Ruahine left the wharf at noon sharp an army of cameras snap-shotted the scene, which was a most animated one; but, apart from the fluttering handkerchiefs, there was no demonstration. Alany of those seeing-off friends by the Ruahine are themselves leaving for England a few days later, and it was amusing to hear people making a rendezvous in London for a day only a few weeks ahead. The passengers by the Alalwa leave Wellington for Auckland on Monday. which gives them a day and a-half in the Northern City before picking up their big ship. Air. and Airs. Walter Johnston, Aliss Ida Coleridge, Mrs. Malcolm Ross, are going from here, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Louisson. from Christchu reh. Mrs. Duncan’s Tea. Mrs. Duncan’s tea on Wednesday nas in honour of Airs. Burnes and Miss Afadge Burnes, who left next day for England. Tea was laid on tables in the big picturesque hall, with its gay chintz hangings. It was a hot day, but tha

drawing room was beautifuLy cool, an 4 it was delightful to stroll round the big conservatory, with iu tail palms and graceful flowering vines, while some big pelargonium plants were lovely in their rich shades of rose, crimson and pink. Airs. Duncan wore black eolieune over ivory silk, the guimpe finely tucked and inserted with lace; Aliss Dunean wore aluminium ninon de soie, with a folded sash of soft satin of the same shade, and a guimpe of ficelle net: Mrs. Burnes was in a graceful voile dress and black hat; her daughter wore a lingerie dress and a white hat. Among the guests were: Airs. Grace, black ninon over white silk, and a black toque: Mrs. lan Dunean, pastel Shantung, and a blaek hat; Airs. A. Duncan, nattier blue crepe de chine with a guimpe of pale blue net: Airs. Bell wore champagne ninon with Eastern embroidery: Airs. Dalziell. white ninon and blaek picture hat: Mr-. ( rawford, a graceful foulard gown and a blaek hat. A Small Tea. On Friday Airs. Edwin gave a small tea in honour of Mrs. Wai,er Johnston and Aliss Ida Coleridge, prior to their leaving for England" The decorations were of flame-coloured nasturtiums and coreopsis, and the view from the balconv. where deck ehairs and ieed coffee were much in demand, was an enchanting one. Mrs. Edwin wore sapphire taffetas: Aliss Edwin was in mauve: Aliss Ida. Coleridge wore rose-coloured cloth, and a blaek hat with roses; Airs. Leslie Gorton, who was staying with Airs. Edwin. had on a white embroidered I’rineess robe. Unfortunately. Mrs. Walter Johnston had met with a slight accident, and was unable to be present. Art Exhibition. Much interest is being taken in the art exhibition by Aliss Baldwin Warn and Aliss Durrant, two English artists, who are at present in Wellington. Aliss Baldwin Barn specialises is portraits, and her clever work in well known in Wellington, where she ha.- painted quite a number of well-known people. Her miniatures in particular are much admired. Aliss Durrant ‘has only been in New Zealand a short time, but her work is already mmh appr By kind permission of Dr. and Mrs. Crosbv, the exhibition was’ held at th- ir residence at Mount View, within a few yards of which is being ereeted the new Government 11 ouse. Epidemic of Teas. Few girls have been encrget: anf surees-ful in entertaining as Miss Vera Fulton, so naturally there was quite an epidemic of farewell teas before her departure. On Tuesday Mi-- Tolhurst gave a morning tennis party for her. but it was extremely hot. and heavy showers of rain coming on, the players retreated indoors and consoled themselves with tea. The Misses D’Oyley were hostesses at a tea for Aliss Fulton on Monday, the locale being the balcony attached to Kirkcaldie's tea room, which was delightfully cool and shady. Miss D’Oyley wore a white lingerie dress and a hat garlanded with may: Miss E. D’Oyley was in pale pink muslin, and a white hat ; while

her sister wvre pale grees; Miss Yulton wore a brown linen and a brown hat. Miss Miles’ tea was also a farewell to Miss Fulton. Yellow coreopsis adorned the tea table, the silver vases connected with yellow ribbons. Miss Miles wore pastel ninon costume, with a guimpe of 3ace; her sister was in white, much embroidered and inserted; Miss Fulton was wearing a linen tailor-made, and a hat with brown loops of ribbon. Miss Eileen Ward, who was among the guests, sang very charmingly, her example being followed by Mir*s Fulton, Miss Miles, and 'Miss Jones.

OPHELIA.