A Lady's Letter.

Manawatu Herald, 9 February 1897, Page 3

A Lady's Letter.

wellinqton, Pet; 6, 1897. The Wellington Industrial Exhibition was olosed on Wednesday evening last by the Oounteas of Glasgow, who, in doing so, made a. short and Appropriate little speech. There was a tremendous crowd present on this occasion, both in the concert hall and out, and the grandstand overlooking the bicycle track was also full, the attraction here, being the splendid drilling of a large number ef school children trained . by Mr De Mey. Lady Glasgow was presented with a large silver key, in a case, ai a memento of the occasion. Speeches were made by Mr S.: Brown and His Excellency, who, by the way made a splendid speech. On this occasion Lady Glasgow was wearing a handsome black striped ' silk gown, the bodice trimmed with lace fastened with lovely diamond ornaments. The Ladie3 Augusta and Alice Boyle wore black spotted merveilleux and Lady Dorothy was in soft white silk crepon trimmed with satin ribbons and lace. Others of the party were Lord and Lady Brassey, His Excellency Admiral Bridge and Staff-officers Major Elliot, Captain Preston and Captain Feilden. On the same evening Dr and Mrs Grace gave a ball as a ' Farewell ' to Lord and Lady Glasgow and the Ladies Boyle. The fine large house Wftf beautifully decorated for the occasion with pot plants and flowers. - Our hostess received in a handsome black velvet gown with frilled fichu of white chiffon ; Miss Graoe wore black satin with pink chiffon sleeves. Hit Excellency and Lady Glasgow | . arrived at about half past ten o'clock ■ and were accompanied by The Ladies Doyle (8), Capt. -Preston and Oapt. Feilden. Other guests included Lord Brassy, Mr and Mra W. John■ton, the Misses Johnston, Mr and lire T. C. Williams, the Misses WillUmß % Cooper, Rose, Buller, Gore, Friend, Gibson, Harding, - fiarron, Fitzherbert, Hialop and many others. On Thursday evening I went to the Conversazione, given by the citizen* of Wellington as a 'Farewell 'to the Governor. The Exhibition Buildings, in which the entertainment was given, was well filled, •specially the concert hall, where all the speech making and musio was to be heard. The Vice Regal Party arrived at about 8.80 and consisted of Lord and Lady Glasgow, the Ladies Augusta, Alioe and Dorothy Boyle, the Hons. James, John and Allen Boyle, Major Elliot, and Captains Preston and Feilden. They were received by the Mayor and Mrs Bell. The Hall was splendidly daoorated with bunting and a portion' of it was carpeted off and transformed into a drawingroom. A very enjoyable programme of musio was gone through under the directorship of Mr Robert Parker. During the interval, the Town Clerk, Mr Page, pejeDtcd Lord Glasgow with a beautifully illuminated address on behalf of the Mayor, City Council " and Citizens of Wellington. Lord Glasgow made a very nice little speeoh in replying. He spoke again after an address had been presented to him by the Caledonian Society. Th«. Mayor also made a very nice I speech. I Last night, Mr and Mrs T, C. Williams held a large Reception, in honour of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family who were house guests. The whole house was thrown open and beautifully decorated and the large garden was lit up with Chinese lanterns, while the Garrison Band was stationed on the verandah. King's String Band played pretty •elections up-staira in tin gallery. . A splendid sit down Bupper was prepared, in fact everything was done to make the evening a success, which undoubtedly it was. Mrs Williams wore a silver grey brooade gown trimmed with delicate ! white lace ; Lady Glasgow wore I black silk trimmed with ohiff m and [ lace ; (he Ladies Augusta and Alice , Boyle wok white satin veiled with ! white aocordian chiffon, Lady Dorothy also wore a pretty white gown. Miss Hilda Williams was in grey 1 silk. trimmed with white lace and i passemettserie ; Mies Eila Williams I wort W%i is wl hi and lace, and her jyJHjH lillsis pretty white

muslin frocks trimmed with narrow satin ribbon and lace. Others present were Lady Stoat, in* cream brocade trimmed with lovely bead embroidery ; Mrs 0. Johnston, white and scarlet pompadour Bilk ; Mia* Zoe Johnston, white merveilleux with cream roses ; Mrs W. Johnston, loveiy black and white brocade ; Mrs Newman, white striped moire, with frills of embroidered chiffon; Mrs Aleo. Crawford, a very pretty English gown of white silk, flowered with red, and trimmed slightly with white lace and red velvet, etc This afternoon saw the departure of Lord Glasgow and family from the shores of New Zealand. They left by the Talune at about four o'clock. An immense crowd as* sembled on the wharf, and the steamers that accompanied the Talune as far as the Pilot Station were also crowded. The harbour looked very pretty, the procession of yachts adding greatly to the effect. Quns were fired, and many and long were the cheers given as the steamer moved from the wharf. 1 think Lord Glasgow must feel justly proud of the reception and send-off given him by the people of Wellington. His departure is much to be regretted, as he is one of the most popular Governors we have ever had. Mr and Mrs W. H. Turnbull have returned from their honeymoon trip, and are staying at present, at the Royal Oak Hotel, until their new house is completed. The latest engagement announced 13 that between Miss May Gore (second daughter of Mr R. B. Gore), and Mr J. Marchbanks, resident engineer of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnston and family have returned to Rangitikei. Siona.