WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13, 25 September 1912, Page 62

WELLINGTON.

. , .September 21. Hutt Flower Show. When His Excellency the Governor two years ago announced his intention of donating prizes for the best-kept cottage gardens at the Hutt, he was unaxvare of the frequent changes of habitations made by Nexv Zealanders. r l’o have the same house and garden for more than a year or txvo seems most unusual in this district, xvhich perhaps accounts for there being only four entries for the three handsome prizes. At the Hutt Flower Show, which was «qx<*ncd by His Excellency, there was a xvomlerful display of blooms, the yellow and whits? of daffodils ami narcissi being the leading feature. Huge double yellow daffodils the size of a tea cup, ami tiny white ones rather suggesting orchids, xvere all on vis w , and the increase of the orange ami flame-coloured tones was noticeable. Apart from the narcissi, great interest xvas taken in the stand of carnations, t)i xvonderful size ami delicious fragrance, which xvere groxvn by Mr. Harvey. His, too, were the freesias in the nexv tones of sulphur, amber, ami apricot amt orange, while the other vaiicty, ranging from mauve and pale purple to almost a pink shade, wore also admired. Sxveet-svented boron ias made the air delicious, ami tom d in well with the cxielamen and cineraria, s nm- of the starshaped flowers making a most effective and graceful appearance. Conspicuous in the c ntre of the floor was a tall and graceful young willoxv tree, its pendent boughs with budding foliage hung ■with many-coloured Japanese lanterns. A string orchestra played during the afternoon, ami a tea stall, partitioned off from the main hall with white latticexxork festooned with lycopodium, did a n»aring trade, although a lack of teapots ami inexperienced amateur waitresses meant a good deal of delay. On the platform with His Excellency were Captain Estcourt, A.D.t Air Chapman (president of the Horticultural Society) and Mrs Chapman, Air Wilford, ALP., and Airs Wilford, ami Mr. Duthie. After Lor,l Islington had inspected the show he was entertained at tea at a special table on the platform, which was decorated with some particularly tine Howers. Lady Islington was unable to be present, as she is not yet going out into society on account of her recent bereavement. Airs Chapman wore saxe blue ninon, with a floral border draped over a dessous of blue taffetas; her hat was white legal wreadied with white wheat, and finished with an upstanding aigrette of Ihe same. Alrs Wilford, who xvas presented xvith a bouquet of shaded cyclamen tied xvith dark rod satin ribbons, wore a navy, blue tailor-made braided in black, ami a black hat xvith upstanding pteureuse plumes of vivid green. At Home. Bisliopscourt was the scene of a large “At Home’’ on Wednesday, when the guests of honour were Canon ami Airs Garland, who have recently come from Australia for a three years’ residence in New Zealaml. Afrs Coleridge, who, xvith her husband, has been living at Bishopseourt during Mrs Sprott’s absence in England, xvas helping her father to receive the guests, who, in turn, were introduced to Canon and Airs Garland. The reception rooms were decorated with violets, freesias, ami narcissi, while the tea table in the dining-room was a harmony in crimson anemones and rhododendrons. Afrs Coleridge wore white and pink ninon hemmed with satin ami piped with the same material; her hat xvas pink, xvith a suggestion of mauve in the Howers. Airs Garland wore natural Shantung, with touches of black, and a black hat with plumes. Aliss Campbell, pale grey voile, long black velvet eoat, and black picture hat. Helping with the tea were Aliss Harding, in dahlia red* W'hipcord piped with black satin, ami a black plumed hat; Miss Harcourt, cream Shantung, and pedal straw hut with ospreys; Miss Richardson, pastel cotton voile 5 , with a lace* guimpc, wide hat with flowers.

Farewell Tea. Still another farewell tea for AfTsg Eileen Blundell was given on Wednesday, the hostess on this o« 4 ca>ion being het sister, Mrs. Tringhain. Especially beautiful were the Howers which had come from many other places than Wellington, so roses ami ranunculas figured in the scheme—Howers that here are not yet ffr bloom. White and pink plum and cherry blossom made a delightful decoration oil the tea tables, where miniature silver ships, bells, ami birds and a wonderfully i<<‘d xvethling cake all helped to <imphasise the fact of a coming marriage. All the cakes were icajl in white ami silver, • and white satin labels designated the sandwiches. 'The (Fra\x ingroom was sxvevt-semi ted xvith Imronia. gay with heavy spikes of hyacinths, whib* in the hall was a profusion of daffodils and jonquils, together with the foliage of bronze birch. A string hand, vocal music, ami a tortune-teller all helped to make things g : » oil, and there was also a competition xvhen the prize, a Liberty embroidered pincushion, was won by Miss Alillar. Mrs. Jiingham won* pink and white chine taffetas, with hoax x (-ream lace, arranged in a coat effect, hemmed xvith. pink: Miss Eileen Bhindell’s was of embroidered ninon, with pipings of satin, her tagel hat had a cluster of Howers; Airs. Blundell, prelate purple taffetaa and a black plumed hat. Violets appeared on every table at another tea for Miss Blundell, and the eakes were iced in delicate tones of mauve io harmonise. I’he locale was Miss Tendall s tea rooms, and a number of Aliss Blundell s girl friends were present. The hostess, Airs. Holmes, wore a dark blue tailor-made and a black hat with.wings*, her daughter xvas also in blue with touch of geranium-red in her black tegaj hat; Aliss Eileen Blundell’s tailor-made was of dull violet frieze, ami her hat carried out the same scheme of colour. Female Cadet Prizes. Much interest is being tak<m in Afrs. God ley’s idea of em-ou raging the senior cadets, and several influential ladies are taking it up. Prizes for shooting and, perhaps, other branches of military knowledge are to Im? given out of a fund contributed by women, and the cadets willno doubt be greatly stimulated in their doings by the knowledge that a real and practical interest is !>eing taken in them. Mrs. AV. Aloorhouse. Airs. A. A\ illiams, Mrs. Luke, Airs. Corrigan, ami Afrs. Darling are all on the list of ladies who will receive contributions, in addition, of course, to Mrs. Godley. Y.W.C.A. Annual Meeting. Although she is still taking no part in social affairs, her Excellency, Lady Islington, continues to show’ her interest in matters connected xvith the Y.W.C.A. ami on Tuesday last sin? attended tho annual meeting, at which the Governor presided. A very favourable account of the year’s work was given, and both praise to the aims ami achievements of the Association, ami wishing it great success. On Saturday Lady Islington entertained the delegates at afternoon tea at Government House, when she wore black cachemere de soie, finished with black fringe. Fancy Dress Party. At the Engineers’ Hall on Friday night there xvas a very jolly fancy dress party) given by Airs. Gerald Fitzgerald in honour of her daughter, Aliss Eleanor Pharazyn. Trails of lycopodium decorated the hall, and on the window’-si Ils and mantelpieces were banked masses of

daffodil*. the same lovely spring flower* appearing *»n the -*w|»|>ar tables. Mrs. Fitzgerald hail oa a graceful gown of laee, wittr'a draja-d overdress of vieux rose chiffon iinislied with narrow black fringe; Miss. Eleanor Pliarazyn appeared as Dresden china, with a quilted.satin skirt, punier* of (lowered ninon and ruffles of lace. Vice-regal and Staff. Her Excellency, Lady Islington. went to Highden on Wednesday. and will spend a week or two there before returning to Wellington. When Eord Islington resigns his Governship, and leaves the Dominion. Captain MacDougall, A.D.C., will accompany the vice regal party. Captain. Estcourt, who is also on his Excellency’s stair, wiil remain in New Zealanil as he has been appointed staff-officer to Major-General Godivy. Before the end of the year Captain Estcourt’s fiancee, Miss Anne Anson, will return to this Dominion, when their marriage is to be celebrated. Captain Spencer-Smith. at present on General Godley’s stall, is returning to England shortly. Personal. Mrs. and Miss Mollineaux, who have been absent in the South Island for some months, are back in Wellington again. Mr. Mollinea-.’X Ims taken a house at Trentliain for several weeks. The marriage of Miss M. Putnam, second daughter of Mrs. Putnam (Northland. Wellington), to Mr. 11. J. Stott, of Wellington, is to be .solemnised on September 26. Invitations are issued for the marriage, of Miss Florence Mabel Rathbone, daughter of Mrs. Rathbone, “Charonwood.” Lower Hutt, Wellington, to Captain R. 0. Chesney, of the New Zealand Defence Staff. The ceremony will be performed at St-, dames’ Church, Hower Hutt, on October Oth. Another wedding to take place early in October is that of Miss Irene Jameson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jameson, Keiburne. Wellintgon, to Mr John Hurns, Auckland.