WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 26, 26 June 1912, Page 64

WELLINGTON.

June 22. An Evening. Mrs. Walter Johnston, who during the last few years has been an acquisition to the list of dance hostesses, entertained on Wednesday night with great

success. Japonk-a and rhododendrons decorated the rooms, and the supper table was done with anemones, violets, and freesias. Among the guests were several visitors from other parts of New Zealand who had come to Wellington for the ellb ball and are staying on for subsequent festivities. Mrs. Johnston wore cloud grey liberty satin, the draped tunic of chiffon having jewelled embroideries in eastern tones; her sister, Miss Coleridge, was in black ninon with touches of jet; Miss Ida Coleridge, pale pink chiffon over white and pink flowered taffeta; Miss Johnston, black velour with a fiehu of lace; Mrs. Guise, cameo pink satin with a tunic of ninon in the same shade.

Fancy Dress Party. A few nights previously Mrs. Johnston gave a children’s fancy dress party, which was a most picturesque and cheerful frolie. Chinese lanterns and fairy

lamps gave illumination to the scene, an 1 the supper, gorgeously decorated and plentifully supplied with crackers, was greatly appreciated. The guests ranged from biggish boys and girls in the schoolroom to a wee laddie not much over a year old, who was too shy to do much but look on. The small host, Goring Johnston, looked handsome in a court suit of rose coloured brocade with ruffles of lace, and knee breeches of white satin, silk stockings and buckled shoes completed his get-up. The guests included the Honourable Joan Dickson-Poynder. who made an alluring little Turkish ladyin shimmering satin veiled in crepe de chine, with many sequins and jewels glittering in her dark hair. There were fairies galore, and several dainty little Japanese ladies. Twin sisters were demurely attired as hospital nurses, and two little girls who were enjoying the distraction from a convent school represented Spanish dancers with all the excitements of gay frocks, pompons, and tambourines. Mrs. Johnston wore blaek satin draped with ninon and finished with lace. Miss Coleridge was in blue with a ninon tunic: her sister had on a crepe de chine gown: Mrs. Harold Johnston's dress was of fhangeant taffeta. Card Party. It was a good idea to hold a progressive card party, and the ladies of the Kelburne Howling Club must have been pleased with the way it went off. Incidentally the funds should have benefited a- well, and there will no'doubt be additional trophies and prizes to compete for when the ladies’ bowling season opens once more. Shaded crimson lights and good fires made the Burlington rooms attractive anil cosy. At 10.30 play i cased, and the points of the game were discussed over the supper that followed. The first prize, a silver rose-bowl, was won by Mrs. Percy Blundell, the second prize going to Mrs. Rawson, who tied for honours but lost in the play off. Miss Kircher and Mr. Burt won the euchre prizes. Some very smart and pretty frocks were worn by the players, and there was a great variety in wraps. The reversible satin coat sharing the honours w.th the more picturesque burnous variety made of soft-hued satins. Two vicepresidents of the bowling club were present, Mrs. Church wearing grape purple velvet with a bertha of Maltese lace, and Mrs. Spencer, whose flowered taffeta dress was veiled in pale blue ninon; Mrs. Marquis, the wife of the tactful and indefatigable honorary secretary, wort b i> k velvet and lace.

Girl Scouts. Iler Excellency Lady Islington is taking a special interest in the Girl Scouts, and it is hoped that under new conditions there will be more pronounced sympathy shown towards the movement. The -first thing to be done is to abolish the khaki uniform, which, although serviceable and practical, is condemned because of its conspicuousness and its general ugliness. Her Excellency suggests dark blue as the colour to be adopted, and there is also a feeling in favour of some of the tweed mixtures which do not show dust and wear so readily as the plainer dark colours. It was Lady Islington's idea, also, that Ihe name should be altered from Peace Scouts to Girl Guides, the title under which the movement flourishes in England. Her Excellency Lady Islington was elected patroness of the Girl Guides; Mrs. Royd Garlick succeeds to the presidency, Lady Ward having resigned; Mrs. Godley <is a vice-president, and Miss Kane is to act as hon. secretary, lir. Eiizaoeth Platts-Mills, -who is a leading supporter of the scheme, is to act as general instructor, and the committee comprises Lady Osborne-Gibbes, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Turton, Mrs. Dyer. Mrs. Jordon, Mr«. Darling, Mrs. Ross, Misses ('•oa-tes, Bunting, King, and StapletonCotton. The new hon. treasurer is Mrs. T. G. Mac-art hy.

At the meeting. Lady Islington wore a graceful gown of cachemire de soie, draped, and caught up with tassels; her hat was of velvet, with an upstanding aigrette. Miss .Stapleton-Cotton's smart tailor-made had facings of blaek satin, and was worn with a beaver hat. Arts Club. At the Arts Club on Monday night the hostesses were *Mrs. Clark and Mrs. McVilly, the former wearing eiel-blue satin, the tunic of mole Tosca net having bands of velvet; Mrs. MeVilley's dress was of .amber satin, the draped overdress being of pale violet ninon, with embroideries combining the two tones. The principal attraction was a card tournament, the winners being Mrs. Munro (who received a painting), Mrs. Richardson (a silver and eut-glass scentbottle), Mr. Heginbotbam (a picture), and Mr. Montgomery (a photograph). Supper and a pleasant little concert occupied the time while the floor was cleared for dancing.

Bride-elefft. Miss Vida Bristow has been the centre of a good deal of entertaining lately on account of her approaching marriage to Mr. Anderson. On Friday the hostess was Miss Kember. who wore pale grey crepe de chine, with collar and cuffs of kilted net; her mother was in Royal blue eharmeuse. with black embroideries; Miss Bristow wore a brown tweed tailormade, and a fur toque with plumage; Miss R. Bristow was in dark blue, with a blue hat. Songs and solos were contributed by the hostess and some of the guests, while they took it in turn to consult a fortune teller, who predicted all sorts of pleasing and exciting events. There was a very bridal air about the tea table, with its silver belts, horse shoes, turtle doves, and its white flowers set in silver vases.

Another tea for Miss Bristow was that given by Miss Seed at Miss Tendall's tea rooms. The guest of honour wore a heather tweed coat and skirt, and a toque with wings. The hostess was in dark blue, with a black hat garlanded with roses; Miss J. Seed’s blue coat and skirt had black facings, and was worn with a dark blue hat.

The marriage is arranged for Friday, June 28, which is the anniversary of the date of Mr. and Mrs. Bristow’s wedding. Miss Mabel Anderson has come up from Christchurch for the ceremony, and is staying with Mrs. Ewen. College Old Girls.

The Wellington College Old Girls’ Association owes much of its successful existence to the tact and energy of Miss Holm, who h.tn lately retired from the position of honorary setretary. As a parting gift, she received a silver manicure set and silver electric clock, the presentation being made by Miss McLean on behalf of the members. This year the association decided to have a dance without the usual preliminary of a euchre tournament, and the innovation was much approved. Yellow and white daisies, with a knot of black ribbon here and there, carried out the College colours and the committee badge. Miss McLean wore white satin, veiled in jetted net; Miss Holm, eharmeuse and laee; Miss Flux, the new hon. secretary, black velvet and lace. Concert. There was a crowded audience at the concert given to commemorate Mr. Robert Parker’s retirement from the eonductorship of the Musical Union, with which he has been connected for so many years. Their Excellencies were present with a party from Government House, Lady Islington yearing a dress of Liberty satin and ninon under her wrap of crepe de chine. Miss StapletonCotton’s eharmeuse gown had liandsome embroideries. Personal. Miss Rosina Buckmann, who is always a favourite with Wellington audiences, is to be given a farewell conceit on Monday, prior to her departure for London, where she hopes to make an appearance on the operatic stage. There is always a special charm about Colombo to people who have been to Ceylon, and the prospect of living there is before two Wellington girls in the near future. The problem of arranging trousseaux for such a very different climate is exercising a good deal of thought, but by October Miss Blundell expects to be ready for the journey, and her marriage will be celebrated at Colombo. No date has yet been settled for Miss Macintosh’s marriage, but it will probably be early next year. The marriage of Miss Ethel Martin, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Martin, to Mr. Ernest Anderson, is to be solemnised at St. Paul's ProCathedral, Wellington, on June 2t>. The same date is that of the marriage between Miss Cooper (eldest daughter of Mr. Justice Cooper) and Dr. Gilray, of Napier, which is to take place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington.

The marriage between Miss Irene Jameson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jameson, of Kelburne, Wellington, and Mr. John Burns, of Auckland, will most likely be celebrated about November next.