Church and Stage
At a garden party given by the Governor of New Zealand in Christ church Miss Genevieve Ward among the guests, and the wife of an Archdeacon, noted for her dislike to the theatrical profession, was also present. The latter dame was not acquainted with Lady Jervois, the Governor's wife, but struck with the appearance of Miss Ward jumped at the conclusion that she saw her hostess in the striking looking lady who bore herself so regally. Without waiting for introduction she hastened to present herself, and a brief but pleasant conversation ensued. The Archdeaconess turning to friend who had watched the interview in surprise, exclaimed " What a charming woman Lady Jervois is." "What!" said her friend — " Why, that's Miss Genevieve Ward, the actress." Paralysed with horror, Mrs Archdeaconess staggered and fled. The incident will be a popular story in Christchurch for many a day.
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 105, 19 February 1885, Page 3
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147Church and Stage Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 105, 19 February 1885, Page 3
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