A Lady's Letter.

Manawatu Herald, 16 March 1895, Page 2

A Lady's Letter.

Wellington, Maroh 14, 189$. The Navals' new Boatshed, which is situated next to the Star Boating Sheds, was formally opened on Saturday afternoon by Mr John Duncan, who has until quite lately been the Lieutenant-Commander of the Company for many yeara... Among others present were Colonel: Newall and Captain Collins and a number of ladies. Before the opening ceremony took place, two very, interesting cutter races were rowed, the course being from Eairwarra to the shed. Afternoon tea was liberally supplied for all. In the evening, a Smoke Concert was given by. the men in a large upstair room ; it waa given chiefly in honour of the Petone . Navals, many of whom were present* -" On the samo afternoon .... jftge Ameteur Swimming. Sports look place in the^Te Mq^tin, »« the presence of a^ numb ci* tit ladies and i gentlemen, among whom were Or

. !"! — — l <~rand Mrs Chapple.^the former being President of ,the Club, Messrs Allen, Bhields and Haybittle (Vice-Presi-dents), A. "(.. Renner (Captain), Fleming Dacr Vßrown, Tattle and Others. • The ladies? bracelet was Won by Mr Wr D. Home ; there was also a ra'c&for girls, in which three sisters, Mjui Edie and Kate Wilton were placed first, /second and third. The fitbtt. Mr and Mra Seddon &nd-toily arrived on Tuesday night frotS^TOstporfc. The Ministerial reßi-wßlgiin Molesworth Street, has beeff^norougbly renovated and paitffifeff^throughout, and Mr and Mrs Seddon intend making it theft, permanent abode while in offe' A special meet of the Hunt Club was got up in honour of Miss Slfttrett, who leaves shortly for England. The meet took place at Kil tjernie early on Monday morning, and the run was from there to Mfcamar. There were no falls, and as it was a lovely morning, a most enjoyable time was spent by those taking'parfc, among whom were Miss S_*S_ett,Mr.C- P. Skerrett, Mr D. G. A. Cooper, Mr J. Mills, Mr Crawford, etc. Much regret was felt by the Hunting Members at the approaching departure of Miss Skerrett, wh6 for so long has been attractive member of the Club. Dr and Mrs Fell also leave for a trip to England this month. Misa Bethune left by the lonic last Thursday, for the benefit of he_ health. We were all so sorry to hear oi Lady Augusta Boyle's painful accident. It will be many months before she is able to walk again. I helieve it was a bare-backed pony she was riding when the accident happened. Ponies are such trickish little things that one can never be too careful when handling them. Te Aro House has just issued a very neatly got up invitation card, inviting the ladies of Wellington to afternoon tea, and a special inspection of the', latest London and Parisian millinery and mantles, which takes place on the afternoons of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In my; next letter"! hope to be able to give you* an account of some of the novelties shown. Bishop- and Mrs Wallis have returned from their trip in the country districts and are now getting quite settled in their new home. We quite miss the Comic Opera Company now they have left, for they certainly kept us alive, while playing here. Last Friday was the last night, La Mascotte being performed to a packed house. After the perform&we -> , the audience rose in a bodyl'ap_ gave three ringing cheers for th_. -actors and actresses, v who I think were .quite sorry to leave Wellington, thl|r stay here extending over a month. : N.y .-. 22 ■, .- SIONA.