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Manawatu Herald, 8 September 1894, Page 3

the Misses Bell, Williams, Grace, Hazeldean, Atkinson, Gore, Edwin, Brandon, Harding, Coleridge, (J. G.) Wilson, Hiddifordj Fit^herbert; etC; The deeor&tidtis were beautiful and siipjber was also a feature; as it always is at children's parties': Wellington, Sept. 6th, 1894, _+ Mrs T\ 0. Williams gave a large tyst ftgHt for tHe^ Christ's College (Christchurch) ancl Wan^aUm Collegiate School boys, who are visiting Wellington in order to tako part in the Football Tournament. There were over thirty of them joreßetit atid. they appeared to thoroughly enjoy the good things so jiospitably prepared for them. The jlarge hall was used for. dancing and $as beautifully decorated, atid I noticed that black and white and pale blue and black, the respective colours of the Colleges formed an important part in the drapery, the compliment pleasing the boys immensely. A number of ladies and gentlemen were also present and seemed to enjoy themselves quite as muoh as the juvenile portion of the guests. King's band was stationed in the gallery and played very well, and the Misses Williams contributed several extras at supper time. Mrs Williams received her guests in the drawingroom and was accompanied by her daughters, and wore a handsome black velvet gown trimmed with Maltese lace. The Misses Williams wore white trimmed with lace. Mrs Johnston Stewart wore slate grey and pink brocade trained 'and Lady Augusta Boylo wore white embroidered with flowers. Mrs Collins was there and also Mrs Acland, Mrs J. G. Wilson, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Newman and the Misses Buller, Grace, Moorhouse, Acland, Gore, Duncan, Izard, etc. ; and among the younger guests were tho Misses Baker, Higginson, Coleridge, Harding, Bell, Riddiford, Haselden and many others. Mr Wyvern Williams, who is in town for a few days, was there and also Mr Ernest Hadfield. There is to bo another children's dance on Tuesday, given by the Misses Bell and to-morrow night Mrs E. J. Riddiford is to give a juvenile party at the Hutt. One hears of nothing but our new Bishop just now. Unfortunately, no one here knows anything at all -f about him or his. This is unusual, for, no matter who is chosen for any office at Home, we are pretty sure to find some one out here who can give aome particulars. However we shall not have to wait long now before we see him in person. The Rev. T. Fancourfc and his family arc at present occupying Bishopscourt. The Countess of Glasgow is expected from England shortly and afterwards Capt." and ~Mrs Stewart leave for England. Mrs Amy Jervois, daughter of our former. Governor, is expected in Wellington next week and will be a guest of Judge and Mrs Richmond. Signa.