WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 68

WELLINGTON.

September 24. An official announcement that on the expiration of the full Court mourning period on September 30th, there will be some entertaining at Government House, has caused a. thrill of delightful anticipation. So far we have not heard any details, but enough has been said to show that October is to be an unusually gay month. Of course, the first function will be purely official, probably a dinner to the Prime Alinistcr and the members of flic Cabinet. A big reception later on is also on the programme, but we are not yet informed whether it will be an afternoon or evening affair. Aleant into rather a serious question crops up with regard to the means of getting to Government House. The old vice regal quarters were in the residential part of the town ami easily accessible from anywhere. New Government House is situated just outside tho radius for which cab fares are scheduled, so there are sure to ho difficulties. True, tho entrances gates are just at 'the boundary line, but it is calculated that the drive is a-quarter of a mile in length, and very exposed at that, so nn one would feel inclined to walk up when dressed for a Slate occasion. His Excellency is interesting himself in the question, and an interview with the Mayor ended in

the latter making an arrangement that when necessary special trams should be run every few minutes to 'the most suitable stopping place. It would be a relief to many people if a definite eab and taxi fare could be settled. The Calve Concerts. Crammed houses have been the rule at all the Calve concerts, which have really created a furore here. On the last 'two nights the added attraction of scenery and costumes doubled the enjoyment of the audience, the “Carmen"’ scene being a most memorable one. At one concert in the Opera House, their Excellencies Lord and Lady Islington were present, the latter wearing black crepe de chine embroidered in jet; Lady Beatrice Kerr-Clark was in black charmeuse and paillettes. Also among tire audiences have been Airs. Elgar, in pale blue ninon, with a black velvet eoat edged with ermine; Airs. Joseph, black satin and jet; Aliss Joseph, black pailletted net; Airs. Nathan (Palmrston), rose du Barri charmeuse embroidered in the same shade; Airs. Johnston, Princess gown of charmeuse, with scarf of lace; Airs. Richmond, black crepe de chine and lace; Miss Seymour (Picton), black ninon de soie and pale blue burnous; Airs. David Nathan, black satin veiled' in beaded net; Aliss Nathan, ivory satin and pearls, ivory burnous; Afro. Prouse, ecru lace dress and Paisley coat; Aliss Parsons, black jetted net; Airs. Parsons, black crepe de chine; Airs. Alenzies (Southland), pale blue mervelleux with draped eeinture of black satin, silver Egyptian scarf; Aliss O'Connor, white crepe do chine and lace; Airs. Allies, pastel charmeuse, mauve coat; Alise Butts, black satin with silver embroideries. Among the Golfers. Golf tournaments are still going on, although, of course, the great events are over. Nevertheless, plenty of interest and excitement go on at the smaller district championship meetings. Just lately Napier has been the attraction, and among players from Wellington have been Air. and Mrs. Dunean, Aliss Bell, Airs, and Aliss Tweed. Dr. and Airs. Webster, Airs, and Aliss Pearce, and a number of others. Anglican Mission. There has lately been rather a lull in social matters, which will probably become much more pronounced in a week or two. The Anglican Alission, from which such great benefits are hoped and expected, is drawing very near, and a vast amount of quiet preparation has been going on for some time. Bishop Julius is coining from Christchurch to assist, and on Sunday there is to be a great meeting in the Town Hall to inaugurate the Alission. The special hymns have been practised after services, and careful and complete organisation is arranged, all the parishes uniting. The Rev. Canon Stuart is already here, making the final preparations, and is staying at Bishopscourt with the Bishop and Airs. Wallis. Children's Pageant. It was such a pity Lady Islington could not be present at the final performance of the Children's Pageant, as it was really a charming sight. The little ones looked so pretty in their flower; frocks and went through all the evolutions with much grace and dignity, even the intricate figure that resolved itself into a special welcome to Her Excellency, Part of the proceeds went to Alother Aubert’s Home of Compassion. Aluch warmth of applause greeted the special compliment arranged in her honour, the children carrying out their parts wonderfully well. The Boys’ Institute. The scheme of holding a bridge tournament in aid of the Boys’ Institute was a capital one, and a handsome cheque was handed in to the funds by the Hon. Secretary, Airs Alorison. Kircaldie’s Tea Room was again the scene of play, the green walls making an admirable background to the many pretty evening dresses worn, a number of them being only partly visible under the picturesque form of wrap which is so popular just now. Tho girls of the tea room had volunteered their services, a graceful act, for which they received warm thanks from tho committee. Tho scoring throughout was pretty high, the winning cards showing 1,800 points, andl the runners-up 1,500, and would', of course, have been very much higher had doubling been allowed. Airs J. Joseph received a pair of silver vases, and her

partner, Air L. Nathan, a silver card ease. The consolation prizes fell to Airs Etheriugtou and Professor Rankins Brown. Airs Newman wore a Princess gown of blue charmeuse, the decolletags delicately embroidered in gold and' crystals; Airs Alorison was in black crepe de chine, with a great deal of jet and burnous of electric blue charmeuse; Airs Tweed, white chiffon taffeta, with an overdress of black lace and jet, Liberty wrap of soft satin; Miss Joseph, a Princess dress of black crepe de chine, elaborately worked in jet, guimpo and elbow sleeves of Irish lace; Airs David Nathan, black lace dress, and long seal coat; Airs Johnston, black charmeuse, with panels of white elaborately embroidered in jet and chenille; Airs C’« Johnston, black charmeuse, picturesqua wrap of geranium red souple cloth; Airs Miles, Princess dress of crepe de china and lace, heliotrope burnous; Airs Pearce, black satin, and coat of Empire green; Airs Fitchett, pastel chiffon taffetas, and coat of chine silk; Airs Alacartliy, rose coloured eolienne, with guimpe ami sleeves of chiffon in the same shade embroidered with iridescent beads; Airs Nathan, black satin, and jet embroideries; Airs Menzies, black chiffon velvet, and fichu of lace; Aliss Aliles, pale pink eolienne and lace; Aliss Pollen, aqua green ninon, and green burnous; Aliss Nathan, black satin and lace. Afternoon Entertainments. Both Airs Grace and Airs Johnston were entertaining on Friday afternoon, and many of the same guests were a 6 both parties. Airs Grace’s was quite a, large affair, but there was no crowding, although so many people were present, lhe hostess received her guests in the spacious hall, where bowls of daffodils and flowering plum had a charming background of old china against dark oak, palms being placed about in the recesses. In the red dining-room the table was done with bowls of crimson rhododendron set in silver bowls, and the draw-ing-room had many vases of daffodils and jonquils, while on the mantelpiece was a delightful scheme of bluish-mauve perennial peas and white plum blossom. All tho afternoon groups of admirers clustered round tho cinerarias in the conservatory, which were wonderful in their depth and variety of colour and harmonising hues. Double azaleas of all shades of rose and white were placed about here and there, and in the morn-ing-room tho chocolate table had demurely sweet bowls of primroses on it, A delightful musical treat was afforded by the singing of Aliss Phoebe Parsons, the music-room being thronged with listeners for every song. Airs Grace wore black crepe de chine, the tablier elaborately embroidered In. flat jet beads; tho guimpe was of Irish guipure in an old ivory tint. Airs lan Duncan was in ninon of twilight blue, with a deep hem of Paisley foulard, th<? yoke and sleeves of tucked net, dark blue hat massed with shaded white and blue lilac; Airs Arthur Duncan, lotus blue eolienne, with embroideries of shaded blue, and sleeves of Tosea net in the same shade, black hat wreathed with roses and lilac; Airs Wallis, mole grey, charmeuse, with guimpo of net, black! picture hat. Lady Ward was among the guests, wearing black ninon, the sleeveless coat strapped’ with black glace, black picture hat; Aliss Eileen Ward, black foulard, with white ring spot deeply

hemmed with black, black hat with close net wreath of white stock; Mrs Wallis, Miss Johnston, mole-coloured poplin with tucked panel, marabout stole and molecoloured toque; Miss Dunean, a beautiful gown of sea blue crepe de chine, draped over an all-round gilet of ivory satin, which was finished with the narrowest piping of black and dull gold, toque in turban fashion of blue tulle with upstanding aigrette; Mrs. Erie Johnston, pale blue cloth, the draped tunio embroidered in soutache, large white hat, lined with pale blue, and trim-

med with pink roses veiled in fine black lace; Miss Harcourt, mauve ninon over ivory silk, the corsage deeply vandyked with aluminium lace and finished with a folded belt of deep mauve satin, rustic straw hat lined with pink and garlanded with flowers; Mrs. V. Riddiford, ivory cloth dress and large black hat; Mrs, Tripp, electric blyo tailor-made, and hat of the same shade; Mrs. Myers, white ribbed Shantung, made en tailleur, white hat with coloured wheat; Mrs. Anson, mauve cloth with lace guimpe, Tuscan hat with giant pansies; Mrs. C. Johnston, golden brown Ottoman silk, and black jetted toque; Miss Harding, pale turquoise Shantung with folds of black on the embroidered vest, Leghorn hat, lined with black and wreathed with deephued roses; Mrs. Joseph, mole charmeuse and ninon, and mole toque; Miss Joseph, gobelin blue crepe merv., Tuscan hat with pink pompons; Mrs. Biss, white tailor-made, braided in black, black hat; Miss Tweed, white coat and skirt, and black hat; Mrs. Nathan, sapphire blue charmeuse; Miss Nathan, palest mauve (Shantung and mauve hat. Mrs. Johnston’s “At Home” was one of a series she had been giving throughout the winter, and many of the guests came on from Mrs. Grace’s. Mauve ami blue sweet peas on the tea-table occasioned much admiration. They were

sent from “Highden,” where the garden is a celebrated one. Mrs. Johnston wore a Princess robe of black ninon de sole, encrusted with jet and appliques of laee, yoke of Limerick lace; Mrs. W. Turnbull had an immensely smart dress of fine black cloth, the narrow skirt having a pointed tablier edged with braid, which was caught together with a strap at the back. The coat waa braided in similar fashion, and under it was worn a transparent blouse of black ninon do sole, which veiled a slip of rose and white chine chiffon. Her large, black hat had a cluster of black ospreys. Miss Goring was in pale blue cloth made in the Magyar style, with small black buttons and a touch of black at the waist; Mrs. Elgar wore a black velvet eoat and skirt, and a black picture hat with plumes of electric blue; Mrs. Fitchett, royal blue velvet striped with black, the coat handsomely finished with broad, black military braid, blue velvet hat with black plumes; Mrs. Larnach, black ninon striped with dark blue over white silk, black plumed hat; Mrs. Miles, amethyst eolienne with embroidered motifs appliqued on a guimpe of lace, amethyst hat with tips of the same shade; Mrs. Mackenzie, black tailor-made, black and white bonnet; Miss Mackenzie, white, embroidered silk with a pleated skirt, white hat with green hows; Mrs. Izard, amethyst eolienne embroidered in the same shade, amethyst hat with wings; Miss Elfie Williams, palest mauve cloth, the coat delicately soutaehed in the same shade, mauve hat wreathed with wood violets; Mies Miles, pale blue cloth with a kilted skirt and a long coat, black hat swathed with pale blue silk; Miss Fitzherbert, heliotrope cloth with an elaborately draped skirt, and a guimpe of laee, black hat; Miss C. Fitzherbert, ivory cloth tailormade, ivory hat with wings; Miss Skerrett, copper brown tailormade, and black turban toque with a crown of copper velvet; Mrs. Pearce, white coat and skirt, bl.uk hat with clover. OPHELIA.