A Lady's Letter.

Manawatu Herald, 15 June 1895, Page 2

A Lady's Letter.

Wellington, June 18, 1895.

There was nothing of any interest to tell you last week, this week nearly every evening there has been something going on. On Monday night Mr Barnett gave his second series of fortnightly concerts, and the concert was, as is usual with Mr Barnett's concerts, excellent. He was ably assisted on this occasion by Mr Alfred Hill, who played us some lovely violin solos. The Vice Regal party, consisting of Lord and Lady Glasgow, Lady Alice Boyle, Miss Holroyde and Captains Campbell-Preston and Gathorne-Hardy were among those present. Lady Glasgow was gowned |in handsome blaok brocade and a I lowly opera wrap of the very palest

shade of fawn satin brocaded with sprays of pink and green and bordered with feather trimming to match. Lady Alice wore a pretty white gown and cloak and Miss Holroyde a black silk gown and fawn figured opera b&pe; Aitiong others were Mrs (E>r) Wallistthq wore a tm grey gown 1 relieved with 1 £»lttk j Laßy" Stout, black gown trimmed with beaded braid and Madame Mere in bright red Bilk and black lace. The next night I braved th« • stormy elements and went to hear the Rev. Mr Haweis lecture, which was the first of four that are to be given here*. The subject was Music" arid Morals and though in parts 16 was fery instructive and earnest afld made us all feel very serious, the next minute there would bt roars of laughter and thus it went on. Mr Hawaii used I believe to be a very good musicanj the violin being his favottrite instrument but until recently bad left it off lor some , years, however we thoroughly en* joyed the several airs he played during his lecture. Thomas Hall was comfortably full oh this dCeasiott; Lord Glasgow" aocom'paiiied by Lady Glasgow Wild wore a black silk gown with ruffles of whiter lac* and a long electric blue oloak, Lady Alice Boyle wearing a pretty white gown, Miss Holroyde black gown, and Captains Preston and Gathorne-Hardy. Last night the first of Mr A. H. Gee's (Auckland) farewell Popular Concerts took place in the Skating Rink which Was crowded With a most enthusiastic audience* Mr Gee was doWti on the programme for three songs and sang seven, which I thought was very good of him, considering what a strain it must have been. Of all his contributions I liked " Across the far blue hills Marie " the best. Miss M. Sampson who was the lady singer has a very sweet soprano voice which was heard to great advantage in 11 Aye Maria '* with violin obligate by Mr E. Stevenson. Mr Pollock was the tenor and sang very nicely.. Mr Maughan Barnett was recalled for both his pianoforte solos. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Gee.

Miss Sampson wore a pretty soft pink gown trimmed with lace, Mra Gee's gown wa3 of bright red material with chiffon frills at the wrists. Lord and Lady Glasgow were present, the latter wearing a handsome claret silk gown and grey shot silk opera cloak ; a lady who was with Lady Glasgow wore a pretty white gown and yellow cloak bound with white fur. Captain Preston attended,

There have been several afternoon teas' lately. Tho hostesses being Mrs Hales of Oriental Bay, Misi Pearce, Miss Noake and several others.

All or most of the girls here are busy with dressmakers, or making gowns themselves for the coming grand ball on the 18ch. I myself think it rather a mistake to wear a new dress on this occasion aa there is always a very great crush and oqe gets considerably knocked about especially those dancing or trying to dance I should say, however as it is to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday, everyone thinks their best bib and. tucker must be donned, even at the risk of it being ruined for ever. My. next letter will be about the Birth* day ball. A very pretty but quiet Ultio^ wedding took place in St. Ptfh'i*^ pro-Cathedral on Wednesday after* noon at 2 o'olook, when Misa Laura Kennedy, daughter of Captain Kennedy, was married to Mr H. J. H. Elliot eldest son of Mr Huntley Elliot who holds a high government position. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Mr Tuckey. The bride looked very sweet in a soft white gown, made with a demi train and trimmed with lace and the usual spray of orange blossoms and , c veil completed a charming costume/ -^ The bridesmaids, Miss — Kennedy r the Misses E. and W. Elliot all wore pretty white dresses with fur collarß and white felt bats with ribbon bows. Mrs Kennedy wore a very handsome grey stamped velvet gown and bonnet to match ; Miss Kennedy wore a becoming brown velvet costume ; Mrs Elliot a handsome '..' green and black costume ; Miss Elliot, peacock green gown and small velvet toque, «nd her sifter looked well in pale grey trimmed with yellow silk. Lady Gibbg (bridegroom's aunt), wore a pretty sage green gown trimmed with silk and green bonnet relieved with yellow. The groomsmen were Mr Gordan Elliot and Mr Murison. Siona.