WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 23, 7 June 1911, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

J une 3. Cinderella Dance. The Hutt Cinderella dances are always most successful affairs, and as there was nothing going on in town numbers of young people eagerly went out for the last one. The floor was good, everything was well arranged, and a special train waited for the end of the evening. Decorations of maple, autumn leaves, amt berries were mingled with late chrysanthemums. and cosmea for artistic purposes. and the supper, most of it prepared by the girls, was an excellent one. Mrs. Rose wore green charmeuse, with a tunic of shot green, bronze silk not, with metallic embroidery: Mrs. I’omare,

petal pink charmeuse, with deflate embroideries of silver and crystal; Miss Rathbone, ivory ninon and satin; Mrs. Maynard, black crepe dr th me. with a griinipe of Irish late; Miss Kirkcaldie, pastel charmeuse, with a tunic of ninon in a paler shade, and harmonising embroideries; Mrs. Fulton, royal blue satin draped with black ninon, and hemmed with black; Miss Fulton, a ninon tunic over a Princess satin gown; Mrs. Allport, heliotrope taffetas, with bands of Oriental embroideries; Mis* Allport, a pretty dress of crystalline finished with laoe; Mrs. Maieohnson, pale blue satin, veiled in blue ninon, sewn with crystal and bordered with crystal fringe; Miss Wilson, white erepe de chine and lace: Airs. Gore-Gillon (Auckland), black chiffon velours ; Miss Bodmin, Empire dress of ninon and silk; Mrs. Joliffe, pink eharmeuse with a net tunic embroidered in delicate shades: Mrs. Mirams. a Josephine gown of ivory satin; Miss Barrami, ivory ninon and satin; Miss Cuff. |>astel crystalline, with entredeux of lace: Mrs. Beere. pale blue crepe de chine, with draperies of Mechlin lace: Miss Foster, ivory charmeuse, with a tunie of Tosca net: Mrs. Dixon, cream satin finished with lace: Mrs. Beaton, black erepe de chine and jet: Miss Heaton, a Josephine gown of liberty satin veiled in ninon; Mrs Coverdale, moonlight blue charmeuse, with bands of jewelled galon: Miss Callender, ivory crystalline, with entre deux of lace.

The Home Role Envoys. The cause so eloquently upheld by the Irish Home Rule envoys received a good deal of support at an entertainment got up by a committee of ladies, one of whom was Mrs Martin Kennedy. Messrs. Hazelton. Redmond, and Donovan were present, and most of the guests were introduced to them and heard many charming things about New Zealand, and the generosity of its residents. Brisk business was also done in signed photographs, postcards, and autographs: the sale of flowers, fruits, and sweets brought in a good sum, and there was always a group waiting outside the fortune teller's door. Damp weather made it impossible to use the garden, so extra accommodation was provided by a marquee, which was regarded as an annexe to Mr Kennedy's house, where the entertainment was held. From the windows and wide verandah there was a most picturesque view over the city and harbour below. The tables were decorated with emerald green ribbons, and Irish music figured largely on the concert programme. Mrs Kennedy wore black cachemire de soie, with a vest of Irish laee. and a black toque: Miss Kennedy, green shantung, braided in the same shade, and worn with a green hat; Miss Agnes Kennedy I Thames . grey souple cloth soutaehed in grey, smart hat with wings. Other prominent people were: Mrs Macarthy. wearing a close fitting gown of souple cloth, with a goeal deal of braiding, and a velvet hat; Mrs Devine, navy cloth and black hat; Miss Devine, blue coat anti skirt, am’ hat with wings; Mrs Corrigan, pastel coat and skirt, and wide blaek hat; Mrs Ratter, a dark tailor-made, and tegal hat. Although wv are now in June, there is no indication of much gaiety, with the exception of one or two balls towards the end of tiie month. People are still visiting a good deal, and no one seems to be in a hurry to settle down for the wit,ter. perhaps because the weather is so mild and fine. A Presentation. Quite an interesting function was held at the residence of Mrs. Balombe Brown. Tinakori-road on Thursday aftern ■■ the - ■ 1 : to Mrs. Br.rott bv the members of St. Paul's Guild, an 1 the Reli-f and Aid Society, manv of whom hid been fellowworkers with her since her arrival in the parish twenty years ago. A small committee revived Mrs. Sprott in the rntran •• hill. was accompanied by Be*. T. n. Sprott, .v d on entering the draw ing-ynom. was presented with a bouquet of pink and •white co-meas l.v her little grandd.i nghtr < Miss Mollie Coleridge. Mim Coates. in a short speech, in which she rr. ■ • ' f . ye and e-trem felt for Mrs. iprott by all who had come into contact w;th her. made the presentation wb.-h consisted of two silver entree d'shes. butter dish, and ea«e« of fish ■nd dessert knives and forks, the whole laid out on a gate-leggvl table. making • glittering arrav. Mrs. Sprott made * •bort, but feeling little speech, epeak-

ing of the help and sympathy the had met with in her work, and that they were all ftieuds as well as fellow-workers. She thanked them all for their handsome gift, and said that she should always feel that 8. Paul’s parish was her real home. Tew was laid in the dining-room the table being prettily decorated with pink and white cosmos. Mr*. Brown's young daughters, who wore cream voile froeks. assisted by Miss Hamilton, wear ing electric blue cloth and toque to watch, and Miss G. Richardson, wearing a mole coloured gown and grey furs, helped with the tea. Mrs. Sprott wore tabac brown tailor-made, with back pipings and revers, brown velvet toque; Mrs. Coleridge, blaek velvet eoat and skirt, black hat with blue wings, brown furs: Miss t'ampbell, grey tweed coat and skirt, grey hat with tips: Mrs. Fitchett, dull amethyst gown with Paris vest, hat with mauve orchids; Mrs. Newman, black face cloth, black stretched satiu hat with plumes, sable furs; Miss Coates, navy blue tailor-made, black hat with blue wings; Mrs. Finch, black eoat and skirt, black hat; Mrs. Larnach, fawn coat and shirt, sun burnt hat with wings; Miss Brandon, tan cloth, hat with pink roses; Mrs. Anderson, cream coat and skirt, blaek hat; Miss Greenwood, black gown, velvet eape. black bonnet; Mrs. Baillie (who with the Hon. Capt. Baillie was present), black silk gown, white lace flhu; Mrs. Quick, Hack brocade. with laee yoke: Miss Quick, brown velvet, and toque to match. Mainly Personal.

Under the new military system Wellington is becoming more and more an important centre. Almost every steamer from England brings a new Imperial officer to fill an appointment out here, and there is gradually growing up a military set. The latest comers are Capt Knox and Mrs. Knox, who were passengers by the Turakina on Wednesday. They have taken Dr. Young's home in Welling-ton-terraee during his absence in England.

Major and Mrs. Johnstone, who are also to come to New Zealand, have friends already as they were both very popular during Major Johnstone's former appointment. Miss Lucy Tolhurst has gone across to Sydney for the winter, and intends to go on to Brisbane for a month or two. Mrs. Robson, who has been spending some months in New Zealand, has gone back to the Old Country. She is a sister of Mrs. Johnston, of Highden, Feilding, and has many relations out here, with whom she has been staying.

The Rev. J. Evans, who has been act-ing-vicar of St. Paul's for a month or so. has returned to Taranaki. The Rev. H. Williams has taken his place, pro tem. Major-General and Mrs. Godley, who have been travelling for the last few weeks, are back in their house at Oriental Bay again, and Colonel Heard is living c-lose to them. Bv the Aorangi Mrs. Montague Dean arrived from England, and is at present staying with her daughter. Mrs. Stanton Harcourt. Hobson-street. This is by no means Mrs. Dean’s first visit to New Zealand, and she is well acquainted with the country.

OPHELIA.