WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 15, 13 April 1910, Page 64

WELLINGTON.

April 8. The Races. We had such a lovely day for the races, ho it was a great opportunity for airing smart new frocks and hats. As a matter of fact, there was rather a monotony among the latter, and one got tired of counting the black beaver hats all trimmed alike with gold, mostly roses or cords. Tn the intervals of racing, it was pleasure to observe the beauty of the surroundings. The green meadows, the winding silver stream (a literal truth), with its accompaniment of autumn-tinted trees, and beyond a hazy semi-circle of blue mountains, all looking enchanting in the clear, brilliant sunshine. As usual, the President and ’Miss Harcourt entertained a big party at luncheon, and many others at afternoon

tea. Miss Harcourt (who is looking so well after her stay at Mount Cook) was wearing a beauvais blue tailor-made, smartly braided, over a net blouse, her blue hat was slightly turned up on ono side; Mrs. Johnston (“Highden,” Auahuri) wore black poplin, very handsomely braided, a wide black hat with sweeping plunice, and beautiful ermino furs completed her toilette; Mrs. Dalziell, lichen green souple cloth, slightly draped, ecru hat with pink roses; Mrs. Karl Johnston (India), white cloth tai-lor-made, black beaver hat with gold quills, black fox furs; Mrs. Percy Baldwin (Palmerston), amethyst cloth Princess dress and hat of the same shade; Mrs. Levin ( Kangitikei), Atlantic green tailor-made, and green hat with mole wings; Mrs. Arthur Duncan, ivory (loth and vieux rose hat: Mrs. Joseph, grape purple cloth, the skirt cleverly draped' at the back, aluminium embroideries appeared on the net guiinpe. with this she wore a wide plumed hat; Mrs. IT Nathan (Palmerston), ashes of roses frieze, the skirt ending in a narrow kilted flounce headed by a stitched band which terminated in a flat wide bow of the material, the round guimpe ami under sleeves were composed of various layers of mole an I dull pink chitl’on. relieved with aluminium shreads, her mole hat was trimmed with a single plume; Mrs. Abbot, navy blue Russian costume, and dark blue beaver hat: Mrs. (_'. Pearce, white cloth Russian costume, wyhite satin hat swathed with dull gold and black; Mrs. A. Pearce, navy coat and skirt, with black moire facings, black hat with ■yvings; Mrs. Bateson, dark blue tailormade braided in black, black beaver hat; ‘Miss Joseph, gendarme blue souple (doth with draped side panels, and blue hat; Airs. Tringham. navy tailor-made, black beaver hat with blue wings and aluminium lace; Mrs. IL Nathan, grey cloth Russian costume, and black beaver hat ; Mrs. Biss, ivory (loth and black beaver lint; Mre. T. K. Macdonald, black poplin, and black and white toque; Airs. Duthie, navy coat and skirt faced with black; Mits. Wylie, cream (doth and black hat; Miss Wylie, lotus blue Shantung and black beaver hat; Miss Simpson, elephant grey cloth, and black beavo’r hat ; Alra. Kember, navy tailor-made, and pale blue hat. Tea at Awarua House. It was quite an inspiration of Lady Ward when she invited the Peter Pan children to tea at Awarua House. They who for so many nights had been the “amusers’’ of people were for this occasion the “amusees’’ (if there is such a word), and heartily enjoyed the new role. A number of children and grownups had been invited to meet them, and a delightful afternoon was spent. All sorts of games were played, ‘‘Nuts in May” and the always popular musical chairs among them. Peter Pan, of course, was very much gazed at ami admired. and the dill’erent members of the company recognised in turn. Tea was laid in the diningroom, which looked most att»acti\e. set in scarlet with a huge scarlet lamp '-hade over tin* table, from which depended streamers of ribbon to match, weighte I at the edge of the table with clu-teis of crackers, which Were in themselve* a joy. The Howers on the table were mil salvia and white Mi< luudmas daisies, the whole forming a. delightful picture. After tea there wore more games, and prizes of chocolate boxes for the winners, ami one small fairy danced prettily. Lady Ward wore a petunia Shantung gown with yoke of tucked net and Ince; Miss Ward, pretty white muslin ami lace frock: Mrs. Reynolds Denniston, pale grey gown, much braided, smart black velvet hat; Mrs. fleddon, black (billon taffetas, black hat with plumes; Mrs. Prouse, brown Shantung with Ince guimpe. brown toque;

Mrs. Gilmer, black lace over silk, black toque with violets. Others present were: Mesdames Bean, Webster, C. Pearee, Misses Beauchamp, Jones, Nisbet, and Nathan. A “ Kindergarten ” Dance.

The Free Kindergarten scheme is such an excellent one that people can always be found to help it raise money. Therefore a substantial little sum was the result of a dance got up in aid of the Island Bay branch. Mrs. Chatfield, who is a keen and enthusiastic worker for the Kindergarten, was mainly responsible for the dance, but she had many eager helpers. Red and white — the League’s colours—decorated the hall, together with evergreens and ferns, and the supper tables were done with scarlet salvias and white anemones. The special tram was all too small to hold

the guests, who themselves were reluctant to depart, late as it was. Mrs. Chatfield wore ivory satin with a tunic of gold pailletted net and gold roses; Mrs. Wilkinson wore lilac crepe de chine with crystal and pearl galon; Mrs. Coffey, black chiffon taffetas; Mrs. Willis, black messaline with vest and sleeves of laee; Mrs. Gill, black satii* and jet; Miss Mary Richmond, black embroidered chiffon over taffetas; Miss Brandon, white chiffon taffetas with touches of silver; Miss Lingard, pink and white flowered silk with lace sleeves; Miss Bulkley, pale pink eolienne and lace; Miss Lees, black lace and het; Miss Davis, ciel blue crepe de chine; Miss Cobb, primrose ninon de soie; Miss Milne, pale pink chiffon taffetas; Mrs. Fancourt, reseda chiffon taffetas with lace sleeves. Lady Ward’s Tea. Mrs. Boyes, who is just off to England, was the guest of honour at Lady Ward's tea on Wednesday. As you know, they are sisters, and Mrs. Boyes has been staying at Awarua House for a few days before the steamer’s departure. It was a very cheery, informal little tea on quite a small scale, ami only personal friends were there, which made it doubly delightful. Mrs. Boyes sang charmingly, while Miss Eileen Ward’s fine voice was much appreciated, and Lady Ward played some of the accompaniments most sympathetically. The drawing-room was done with hydrangeas in bowls and Ruskinware, while in the red dining-room red salvias and geraniums were enhanced by connecting strands of red ribbons. l ady Ward wore cameo pink ninon de soie, the softly draped bodice having glimpses of aluminium embroideries, which also appeared on the net guiinpe; Mrs. Boyes was in Copenhagen blue crepe de chine with a laee yoke; Miss Eileen Ward had a grey-blue ninon with a panel elaborately embroidered in soutache, and bordered with fringe; Mrs. Findlay wore a smart Shantung with a laee guimpe, and a hat with plumes; Mrs. O’Connor, black satin cloth and a black hat with tips; Miss Coates, wine coloured cloth and black hat; Mrs. Butts, black and white tailor-

iUade and black toque.

OPHELIA.