WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 19, 9 November 1910, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

November 5. Every year about this time there is an exodus to Christchurch for the gaieties of Cup week, so, naturally, there has been little going on here, the most common foiqn of festivity being church bazaars. Of these, there has "been quite an epidemic, and Mrs. Wallis

has had a busy time performing the ■opening ceremonies. One night at St. Paul’s there was a clever little amateur theatrical performance got up by Dr. Izard, which attracted a good audience, and at other times there was music going on, while on the opening day a piquant recitation by Miss Picot —one of Longfellow’s poems adapted to bazaar uses—was most laughably appropria te. Mrs. Wallis wore an tunethyst cloth dress with a net yoke and sleeves, and a black picture hat; little Mollie Coleridge, the vicar’s granddaughter, presented her with a bouquet of yellow- roses; Mrs. Sprott wore a black tarlormade and black ' and white hat; Mrs. Coleridge, grev cloth Russian costume, burnt strawhat with mauve roses; her small girl looked charming in white embroidered ■muslin with a pale pink sash, pink bows on her Dutch bonnet of lace. Well over £l5O was made at this bazaar, and that sum is supplemented by subscriptions and donations. Farewell At Home.

A very delightful function was the farewell “At Home” given by the lady members of the Kelburne Bowling Club to one of their comrades, Mrs. Dinnie, •who is leaving Wellington for Auckland. •Mrs. Dinnie lias been a member of the Club from its beginning, and is one of its most enthusiastic players, so it was only natural that a bowling party should be held in her honour. Twice the affair had to l>e postponed, but cm Thursday the weather was glorious, and the' scene at the green was a delightful one, as the brilliant sunshine led to many pretty white frocks and flowery hats appearing. The borders were gay with hyacinths and polyanthus. From the green, one could look over the expanse of Kelburne Park, and see in the distance the blue harbour with its surrounding hills. Afternoon tea and complimentary speeches occupied an interval in the play, which was. keen and interesting, Mrs. Dinnie’s team carrying off the honours. Mrs. Williamson wore pale tan Shantung smartly soutached, black hat with tips; Mrs. Dinnie, apricot tussore with a guimpe of lace and net, black hat with - hUnirnum; Mrs. MeVilly, Princess robe.of white embroidered muslin; Mrs. Hislop, l white embroidered linen and black picture hat; Mrs. GibsonSmith, black voile de soie, lace yoke, and black hat; Mrs. O'Shea, reseda eolienne, and hat of the same shade; -Sirs, '-d. Clark, grey crepe de chine, hat .-with shaded roses; Mrs. Reid, navy coat and skirt, and hat with lilac. < ■ Old Girls' Association. Of fetes there seems to be no end,, as every week brings a • fresh one. I/list Saturday the College Old Girls’ Association raised a handsome sum of money for obtaining an Honours Board by this means. The College grounds were used, and very gay they looked with strings of flags flying from the trees and the tower; and hundreds of girls, all. excitement, pleasure and interest. Numbers of them were dressed in bright-<ploured kimono's, with chrysanthemums in their hair, and they went through dances and various figures on the lawn with great success to the inspiriting strains of a band A squad of girls did some gymnastic exercises with great precision and skill, and very neat and trim they looked, in their blue and white suits. All sorts of attractions went on at the stalls, which all did good trade, especially in sweets, flowers and postcards. Indoors there was a concert, all the performers being pupils, bygone or present, of the school. Tea was obtainable in the Central Hal), where an army of white-robed girls briskly attended to one’s wants. Much of the credit for the fete's success was due to the hon. secretary. Miss Annie Holm, who is enthusiastic in supporting the cause of the school, lardy Ward, who performed the opening ceremony, was presented with a bouquet in the college colours, carried out by means of orange and yellow roses tied with narrow black streamers. There was great regret that owing to influenza, the headmistress (Miss McLean) was unable to be present. I.ady Ward wore a graceful gown of voile, with a lace yoke and sleeves and a picture hat; Miss Holm, an embroidered voile robe and a hat with Howers; Miss Mandel, white muslin with insertions of lace; Miss Nelson, white lingerie dress and white hat; Miss Van Stuveren, a Princess robe of voile with a lace yoke and floral liatj Mrs. Wilson, amethyst shantung dress,

hat of the same shade; Mies Morrah, blue tailonnade and black hat; Miss Hannay, pale bine linen, and black hat; Miss Wilson, pale blue frieze tailormade, and blue bat. A Dance.

There was a pleasant little sequel to the “Gaymakers’ ” successful public appearance on Tuesday night, when a dance was given in their honour by Mrs Simpeon. Of course, all the guests knew each other well, and had been further united by the ordeal of criticism and comment which followed on their performances, but as public opinion was universally favourable, it only gave them pleasant reminiscences to talk over. .

The dance was a very jolly one, and the intervals between the danees gave time to stroll about the delightfully picturesque garden, with its native bush and rambling walks.

Mother Mary Aubert. All Wellington is interested in the golden jubilee of Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, and one of the schemes to do her honour is a fete at Newtown Park. Everyone Is working with great diligence for its success, and among the many novelties is to be a Beauty Show, for which Dr. Izard is busy making arrangements, assisted by Mr Plimmer. Lady Ward is head of the committee which is managing the Baby Show, and she is being helped by a number of experienced mothers, who arc well qualified to look after things. There is sure to be a run on the sweets and flower stalls, especially as the ladies of the Plimmei-Dennis-ton Company have offered to Irelp there, as well as at the tea kiosk. Pioneer Club.

The Pioneer Club is always a popular place for entertaining, and on Friday there was a pleasant little tea there, the hostess being Mrs W. J. Anderson. The guests of honour were her two sisters, Mis Wright (Napier) and Miss Cndden (Sydney). The hostess wore black Tosea net over white silk, with a guimpe of lace, black and white picture hat; Mrs Wright was in black and white ninon de aoie, with entredeux of lace and pipings of velvet; Miss Chidden, lilac Shantung, and a black and white hat; Lady Gibbes was present wearing a Shantung tailormade, and a black hat; Miss Holmes, mole eloth coat and skirt, and a black hat; Mrs Mitford, blue Shantung, and floral hat; Mrs Bridge, a grey tailormade, and black hat, A Concert

A really good concert was given on Thursday night by Mr. Herbert Bloy and Mr. Horace Hunt, two of Wellington’s leading musicians. They were assisted by Miss Gertrude Hunt, who has a pleasant high clear soprano. The programme was an excellent one, and the performers were frequently- recalled by on enthusiastic audience. Alisa Hunt wore palest pink ninon de soie hemmed with satin. Included in the audience was Lady Ward, wearing black charmeuae and a black satin burnous; Miss Eileen Ward was in pink and white ehene silk and a pale blue Liberty satin wrap. Personal.

Every day one hears of other lucky people who are off to England for the Coronation. The Ruahine seems to be a very popular ship, and among those who have booked passages by her are ’Mr. and Mrs. Watson and the Misses Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp and their daughters, Mrs. and the Misses Johnson. The Ruahine is due to arrive in London in May, so her passengers will be in time to witness the Coronation festivities. By last Friday’s Sydney steamer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pharazyn started on their journey to England. As their house at “Longwood,” Featherston, has been taken by his Excellency the Governor for two years, they will probably be absent most of that time. The usual influx of people returning from England has begun as it always does in the closing months of the year. Tlie Arawa brought a number of Wellington people, among whom was Mrs. Fergusson, who was so well known to ns all as Miss Githa Williams. She has brought her three little girls for a fairly long stay, but Captain Fergusson’s visit Will be a shorter one, as when his leave Is up he must rejoin his ship. Both Captain nnd Mrs. Fergusson were out here about throe years ago. Mr nnd Mrs Kenneth Duncan returned on Wednesday after a delightful trip Borno. Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, with Whom they were travelling, stayed a

weeks longer in Sydney, and are due here early next week, as they are coming overland from Auckland. Then Mr. and Mrs. W. F. O. Levin, who have been to England for a flying trip, are also coming over by the same steamer, but, of course, they will leave the train at Marton, which is their station. They will probably be in Wellington a week or two later on.

OPHELIA.