WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 5, 3 August 1910, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

July 29. Although the high tide of gaiety has subsided somewhat you will see that we have not been by any means dull. Perhaps the most interesting function- was the Savages’ ladies’ night, when the guests were present in great numbers, and heard/all sorts of nice things said about them. In a week or two people will be getting ready for a flying trip to Christchurch, where the Grand National and the golf will be the principal attractions. At Home. First of all I must tell you of Mrs. Jacob Josephs’ “At Home,” which was crowded out of my letter last week. It was a very big affair and extremely successful in every way. Masses of mimosa decorated the big rooms, and on the tea tables were anemones of all shades, connected with ribbons attached to silver vases. The chocolate table had posies of violets set about it, and in the hall were palms and bowls of rhododendrons. Mrs. Joseph wore a Princess robe of mulberry chiffon velours with Irish guipure on the net guimpe, and handsome soutache designs at the hem; her daughter (Mrs. Fred. Nathan, Palmerston) was in bluegrey ychiffon velours, swathed horizontally to the knee, where it developed into a kilted flounce, the guimpe of blue, net had dull rose and blue embroideries; Miss Joseph had on a Princess robe of rose du Barri moire fluide, the yoke of the same line being veiled in mole tulle; Mrs. Joseph Joseph, dark blue crepe de chine with entredeux of guipure, black plumed hat. The guests included Lady Ward, in a black tailor-made costume and a big black hat; Mrs. Wilford, pale brown tai-lor-made and a- brown tricorne hat with roses; Lady McLean, dark amethyst cloth and purple toque; Mrs. Newman, a Princess gown of saxe blue eolienne with dull gold embroideries on the net yokq; Mrs. Brandon, navy doth and dark blue hat; Mrs. Dalziel, white cloth tailor-made elaborately soutached in black, black plumed hat; Mrs. Pharazyn, pastel cloth coat and skirt braided in the same shade, black hat with fountain plumes; Mrs. Watson, black voile, seal coat, black and white toque; Mrs. I.arnach, black ninon piped with blue and green plaid over white taffetas, black plumed hat; Mies Kebbcll, grey eolienne and black and white hat; Miss Harding, aero-green Shantung and black hat with cerise aigrette; Mrs. Van Staveren, petunia chiffon taffetas, and black hat;

Mrs. Walter Nathan, fawn crepon de soie net guimpe and brown and gold hat; Miss Nathan, grey eolienne, with Claudine collar and cuffs, and grey hat; Miss Z. Nathan, ivory cloth tailor-made and black velvet cloche hat; Mrs. David Nathan, black eolienne, long seal coat and black beaver tricorne hat; Mrs. Kohn (Canterbury), dull pink charmeitee and pink hat garlanded with roeea; Mrs. 11. Nathan, Burgundy red crepe de chine, and black hat with roses; Mrs. Fitchett, blue corduroy velvet tailor-made faced with black, blue toque with wings; Mrs. Elgar, black velvet, and black hat. Entertained by the “ Savages.” It is hard to describe the Savage Club’s ladies’ night, as there was so much going on at it. As a rule, the entertainment begins in the Concert Hall, and a move is made to the big hall for supper. But this year the big hall was arranged as a cafe, and the guests were grouped at small tables. There were 1200 guests, and the majority, of course, were ladies who only once a year have the privilege of hearing the Savages at play. The programmes was extremely clever, the most popular items being given by Savages Kennedy, Robertson, Carr, and Parks. Mr. Robertson’s imitation (costume and all) of an Italian prinia donna created a mild sensation, as his falsetto voice is very clear and strong. There were many amusing points in the opening speech of Chief Savage Collins, who was much applauded. In the throng it was difficult to see who In the throng it was difficult to see who was there, and many of the pretty frocks could only be partially seen under the •burnouses, kimonos, etc., which were rendered advisable by the cold night. Mrs. Collins wore lace jetted net over a satin dessous; Mrs. Findlay, black crepe do chine, and black velvet coat, with gold embroideries; Mrs. Fowlds, pale blue chiffon taffeta, with lace and palescent sequins; Mrs. Hosking (Dunedin), black crepe de chine and gold embroidered coat; Mrs. Wylie, black charmeuse, satin burnous; Miss Wylie, ivory taffetas and cream kimono coat; Mrs. Denniston, black satin with jet and lace; Mrs. Nathan, black charmeuse and* jet;- Mrs. Corliss, black chiffon ’taffetas, with gold embroideries Mrs. Arthur Myers, lilac charmeuse, en Princesse, with jewelled lace; Mrs. Tewsley, pastel crepe de chine, with on tie deux of lace; Miss Kennedy, pale blue charmeuse, and white burnous; Miss Simpson, rose du Barri charmeuse; Miss Harcourt, ivory silk, and burnous of paon blue charmeuse, with irridescent embroideries; Mrs. Russell, blai* crepe de chine touched with silver, Josephine scarf of serpent green; Mrs. Borghetti, amber velvet, with dull silver net and embroideries; Mrs. Fell, black chiffon taffetas and jet; Mrs. Macarthy, black charmeuse and burnous of geraniumsatin cloth.

An At Home. Mrs. Dalziel 1 was hostess at a very pleasant ”At Home” on Tuesday, which was held at the residence of her mother, Mrs. (Trace, Ha wkestone-street. The house is well adapted for entertaining, the rooms are large, and all seemed to have the brightest and cheeriest of fires burning in them. The conservatory is always an object of interest, and looked bright and gay with masses of primulas, and there were also some fine palms. The drawing-room had quantities of early spring bulbs, anemones, violets, and a few purple iris—quite a lavish display so early in the season. In the dining-room the feathery yellow mimosa was very much admired, also vases of freesias. A string band played during the afternoon. Mns. Dalziell, who received her guests in the hall, wore a lovely gown of pale pink mousseline de soie with tunic trimmed with jewelled embroidery, yoke of cream lace, she wore a diamond and sapphire necklet ; Mrs. Grace wore striped black ninon over white glace with insertions of lace, her ornaments were diamonds; Mrs. lan Duncan, powder blue and white striped gown with lace yoke and under-sleeviM, blue hat wreathed with small blue roses; Mns. C. Johnston, brown velvet ami crepe de chine, large brown hat turned up in front; Mrs. Newman, brown cloth gown, long fur coat; Mrs. Erie John ston, ciel blue cashmere made with tunic ami strapped with black glace, largo black hat with many small pink roses; Mrs. Wilford, cream cloth coat and skirt slightly braided, white fox furs, black hat with roses; T>ady McLean, petunia cloth with cream lace over vest,

violet toque and ostrich feather stole; Mrw. Vernon Reed, white aerge gown, grey squirrel coat, black bat; Mies Harcourt, white voile, iong rose-coloured cloak and black hat; Miss Grace Harcourt, old rose cashmere de soie, black hat; Mns. Vivian Kiddiford, pale blue doth, fur coat, hat with plumes; Mrs. Elgar, black velvet, black picture hat, set of ermine; Mi*t Elgar, pah* grey cloth, with .silk sleeves, smoked fox furs; Miss Joseph, vieux rose moire, hat with ostrich feathers in the same shade; Mrs. 11. Nathan, nattier blue velvet with coat to match, large black hat with white aigrette; Mrs. Arthur Myers (Auckland), blue velvet, lovely set of ermines, blue hat: Mrs. Arthur Pearce. mob* grey doth, sealskin coat, grey hat with wings; Mrs. 11. I). Crawford, cream coat and skirt, pansy-coloured hat: Mrs. Duncan, mole Russian costume, much braided, blue hat with blue and green bows; Mrs. Hadfield, white coat and skirt, dahliacoloured bat; Miss Atkinson, cream frock, hat wreathed with autumn leaves; Lady Ward, black gown, sealskin coat, black hat with plumes; Mrs. Findlay, black and white gown, sealskin coat,

black toque; Miss E’gar, ivory cloth Princess gown, black hat with aigrettes; Mrs. G. Pharazyn, pastel cloth tailormade, braided in the same shade, black picture hat; Miss Clarke (Auckland), palest blue cloth and pale blue hat; Mrs. •J. Tripe, black voile, lace yoke, and black picture hat; Mrs. Ward, brown crepe de chine, brown toque; Miss E. Ward, pale blue tailor-made, black hat with roses; Miss Waldegrave (Palmerston), pale blue coat and skirt, blue hat with shaded wheat; Miss Harding, amethyst cloth tailor-made, faced with moire, amethyst hat with roses; Miss Brandon, reseda eolienne with lace guimpe, black hat with foliage; Miss Z. Nathan, ivory cloth Russian suit and a black velvet hat with circlet of pink rosebuds; Mrs. Edwin, bronze moire velvet and brown and gold toque; Mrs. Larnach, Tussore tailormade and black hat. Mrs. Macarthy’s rinking party began at 10 p.m., and the guests r inked away gaily till midnight. A novelty in the shape of programmes was introduced, and highly approved of, partners being booked for each ten minutes or so. Mrs. Macarthy wore a smart Russian suit and a big hat with primulas. Afternoon Tea. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Tewsley gave a tea in honour of Mrs Houghton (Auckland), who is at present her guest. Pink camellias decor* ated the rooms, and were used on the tea table in conjunction with pink ribbons. The hostess wore palest blue crepe die chine, with a guimps of tucked net; Miss Tewsley, eau de nil chiffon taffetas, with lace yoke and sleeves; Mrs Houghton, a pale brown souple cloth, with a vest of guipure lace, and a turban toque of emerald satin, with aigrette of the same vivid hue; Mrs Findlay wore navy velvet, and a picture hat; Mrs Kennedy, violet frieze and purple toque with wings; Airs Cooper, navy eolienne and dark blue hat; Mrs Arthur Myers (Auckland), black velvet, with a long picturesque coat of the same material bordered with black fox, black picture hat with white “fountain” plumes; Mrs Quick, black chiffon taffetas, and mauve toque; Mrs Rose (Hutt), pastel cloth, tailor-made, and smart hat. Exhibition. of Pictures. A very successful little exhibition of pictures is being held by Miss D. K. Richmond and Mr E. Atkinson. They issued invitations for a private view on Saturday, when, in spite of the bad weather, the gallery was crowded with guests. Afternoon tea was provided', and among those assisting were Misses Richmond, Fell, Atkinson, Hursthouse, etc. The Pioneer Club. A very pleasant little tea was given by the members of the Pioneer Club in honour of Miss Isitt, one of the founders of the club. Presentations of a leather cushion, a deck chair, and a handbag were made to her, and she received many good wishes for the voyage. Miss Tsitt’s clever journalistic work is well known and much admired. She travels by way of Sydney and Suez. Lady Ward was present at the euchre party and dance given by the Publift Trust Social ( ommittee on Wednesday night. She was wearing black ninon de fioie, with bands of jet. The first prize -—an enamelled watch bracelet—was won by Mrs Nash, who was in ivory taffetas and lace. Miss Ward had! on ivory crepe de chine, with jewelled galon. Surprises at Golf. Golf is a great subject of interest at present, as the Wellington Club's ladies are busy competing for their championship. Next month will see the New Zealand championship played for at Christchurch, and many of the crack players here are going in for it. A noticeable feature of the local championship is the astonishing success of the young players, two of whom got into the semi-finals of the senior round. Ono of them put down a former Now Zealand champion, although she herself is a golfer in her first season. Such a reversal of the Usual order has surprised everyone, and there Is much speculation as to who will finally carry olf the honours. A Pleasant Evening. The Marino Engineer’s Institute was the scone of a very pleasant evening lately, when the members entertained their friends. First of all there was a lantern lecture by Engineer-Lieutenant Fvdenhnm, who told of life in the Navy, and aft< r supper came a dunce. Mimosa nas used for decoration, nnd the electrio lights wore pleasantly shaded, Mrs Barlin wife nf iho president, wore pnlc <vrey

charmeuse and lace; Mrs Hislop, white soie de chine. At the Arts Club. On Saturday afternoon there was a big “At Home’’ at the Arts Club, given by the president and Mrs Kay ward. Mimosa and daffodils harmonised pleasantly with the pale brown of the walls, and in the big tea room were palms and pot plants. There were numbers of interesting things to examine in art needlework, sketches and metal work in quaint designs, and a couple of competitions kept people busy. There was much laughter over a series of sketches which "were designed to represent the names of well-known artists, some of them being very cunningly disguised. Prizes were won by Mr Geddis and Mr Baldwin.

Mrs Rayward wore saxe blue cachemiro de soire, with a guimpe of blue ninon, powdered with gold; her black velvet hat had silver tissue and cabochons; Mrs 11. M. Gore, black and white cheek tailormade, and black picture hat; Mrs Findlay, navy velvet and black hat; Mrs Macarthy, navy serge Russian costume, and blue hat with flowers; Mrs Fowlds, violet frieze tailormade, and violet hat; Mrs Nelson, dark brown cloth, seal coat, golden brown toque; Mrs McNeill (Wanganui), oyster cloth, faced with emerald green, black picture hat.

OPHELIA.