WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 20, 13 November 1912, Page 61

WELLINGTON.

N ovember 9. Vice-regal. Their Excellencies are away, making a farewell tour in the South Island, but when they return there is to be a short period of gaiety prior to their final departure. Invitations are out for a large garden party on November the 18th. There is also to be a big function in the Town Hall as a farewell from the citizens of Wellington. Canadian Cadets. It was unfortunate that Colonel Allen was detained at the House on the afternoon he had arranged to entertain the Vancouver Cadets, but he managed to put in an appearance before everything was over. Flags decorated the Town Hall, and palms and pot plants were massed on the stage, just below which was a table bearing the splendid silver trophies the New Zealand boys had won in Canada. Stirring music, excellent marching, and rhythmic physical drill were all demonstrated by the .boys, and their fine, soldierly bearing was much admired. Afternoon tea was distributed from a buffet under the gallery. On arrival the guests were received by Airs. Allen, who wore dull violet crepe de chine, with a panel of brocade in a shade of rose du Barri, the plumes in her violet legal hat harmonising with the two colours; Airs. F. Al. B. Fisher wore navy blue, with a hat of a brighter shade; Airs. Heard, black satin coat and

skirt, black hat with cerise flowers; Airs. Hughes, grey tailor-made, and black hat; Airs. I’omare, navy coat and skirt, and black hat; Airs. Collins, grey tweed and black and white hat; Aliss Fraser, marine blueclot-h, and a blue hat with white tips; Aliss Robin, grey coat and skirt, and grey hat. The members of the A’ictoria League and the Navy League were most useful in making arrangements for the boys, all of whom were billeted during their stav in AA’ellington.

Garden Party and Sports. The annual garden party and sports of the Wellington Girls’ College were held on the College grounds on Friday last. A band was stationed on the lawn, and played during the afternoon. There was -a large attendance of parents and friends, and much interest and very often amusement—was displayed over the different events as they came off, the tug-of-war -and sack race being, perhaps, the most popular. Tea was laid in the central hall which was gay with large bowls of yellow broom and dumps of arum lilies, whilst the long tables were given over to roses of every shade, and anemones with brown foliage. The girls in charge were untiring in their efforts in looking after their guests. Aliss McLean, with her staff supervised the sports, and was assisted by Drs. Tolhurst and Izard, and Afessrs. Luckie, Hempton, Harrison, and Ellis. Aliss AleLcan wore a white lingerie frock, blue cloak, ami blue floral net; Miss Ward, blue frock. blue hat with cornflowers; Misti Bathum, pink gown,

pretty coloured hat with shaded roses; Aliss Johnston, saxe blue, black hat; Miss Agnes McLean, mushroom cloth, black hat with touches of cerise: Miss Collins, grey, black hat with tangerine velvet. The Mayor and Mayoress were present. Airs. McLaren presented the prizes. Her gown was of reseda cloth, and she wore a black hat with plumes.

Euchre Party. The Ramblers Ladies' Hockey Club gave a most enjoyable euchre party at the Tiffin Rooms on Saturday. Aliss C. Cameron was prize winner for the last ies, and carried off a pair of silver vases. The men's prize (a pocket-book) fell to Air. G. Davis. After supper, Air. AV. O. AfcLean, on behalf of the club, presented Mr. AV. Hunter with a framed photograph of the A team, this year's champions, and expressed their satisfaction at the way in which Air. Hunter had performed his duties as coach of the club. Aliss Fisher, the club's secretary, was presented with a silver manicure set. At Home,

Although the official opening of the Lahmann Home is not yet accomplished there was an At Home held thereon Tuesday. Dr. Edith Huntley, who received the guests, wore black ninon over sapphire blue silk, with a yoke of black lace and a black hat. Dr. von Dannervill was in blue cloth, with a blaek hat. Children's Party.

A children’s party was given at Bishopscourt by Airs. Coleridge in honour of her little daughter's birthday. It was Guy Fawkes’ Day, and when the small guests heard that Guy Fawkes himself was coming to the party there was great excitement, which culminated in his arrival amid smoke and sparks and crackers. The children were delighted with the presents he left behind him, and eagerly watched for his coming again—■ some of them evidently connecting him with Father Christmas." Airs. Coleridge wore grey Shantung, with a lace guiinp. and her little daughter. Mollie, was in white muslin with pink ribbons Afternoon Tea.

Mrs. Allport’s tea was iu honour of a bride-elect — Aliss Averil-Cuff. Roses, azaleas and carnations decorated the rooms, and after afternoon tea was over there was music and a competition, the latter being won by Aliss Foster. It was a “Recipe Tea. and each guest brought the written recipe for something particularly delectable, which she could guarantee, The guest of honour was in dark blue, with a blue hat, trimmed with flowers. Mrs. Allport wore grey brocade finished with lace, and her daughter (Mrs Hunter Sirauchon) had on a blue charmeuse dress, veiled in ninon of the same shade Bazaars. Bazaars and sales of work are all too plentiful at present, and on Wednesday no less than four were opened on the same afternoon. At Island Bay. St. Hilda’s people had a Japanese fair, with boughs of plum blossom, tall bamboos, and Japanese girls in pretty kimonas. A troup of Pierrots from Brooklyn gave a clever little entertainment one evening. Parliamentary duties detained the Hon. F. Fisher, so the duty of opening St. Peter's bazaar fell to Mrs. Fisher, both she and Airs Harper, the wife of the vicar, being presented with bouquets. The flower stall was unusually attractive. Alanr of the roses having been sent from Afanawatu and Wairarapa for the bazaar.

On Wednesday evening there was a bright and amusing little entertainment ar* ranged by Mrs. Napier Maclean. Concert. A crowded house assembled at the Town Hall for the Royal Choral Society’s concert, one of the last under Mr. Maug han Barnett’s direction. “A Talc of Old Japan,” was remarkably well performed, and Mr. Barnett received a great reception. There is very general regret that lie is to leave Wellington, where he has done so much in the cause of music. Personal. Deep and .sincere sorrow was felt when the news was made known of the death of Mrs. Newman. Wellington owes much to her energy and public spi.itcdness. The list of causes which benefited by her practical support and ever-ready sympathy would, indeed, be a lung one. She had a peculiar gift of organisation, and a mental grasp of affairs which many a man might envy, and to these were united quick perceptions, great tact, and un self fishness. Though for several years Mrs. Newman had suffered from increasing ill-health, her gallant spirit and indomitable pluck upheld her, and until the last few weeks she was taking part in public affairs, notably the Women’s Reform league. of which she was promoter and president. A daughter of the late Dr. Featherston, one of the leading men in the history of New Zealand. Mrs. Newman has left many relations, and innumerable friends to feel their loss, and the greatest sympathy is felt for Dr. Newman and his son.

By the Malwa, which is bringing out the new Governor and Lady Liverpool, Lady Stout and Miss Stout and Lady Findlay are returning to Wellington.