A WOMAN'S LETTER.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7956, 5 February 1906, Page 3

A WOMAN'S LETTER.

{Specially written for the Age). . WELLINGTON, February 3rd. For weeks past Wellington has been full to overflowing with tourists. Every boat and every train deposits its quota i*ito the Empire City. Thoy represent quite a little regiment of Norfolk-coated men and women, armed with kodaks and guide Dooks. Peiliapa never before have such a nurrber visited the Colony, hailing from many parts of the world—laterally "all sorts and conditions" of men and women. The alpine climber wending his way South with Excelsior for his motto—the fisherman with his thoughts full of rainbow trout und big catches—the hopeful invalid bound North for our wonderful thermal district—'the society woman suffering from ennui, wLo travels sixteen thousand miles to get away from functions and conventionalities—the chick American girl with her smart toques and dainty shoes—the big Gormau, making for Rotorua, there to compare the mineral springs with those of Aix, Horn berg, Badeu, a'ud Ems—the or tiet who finds a veritable treasure placed unon our shores—and the heterogeneous collection of tourisls who have no special aim or object beyond touring—they are all here. Anderson's pantomime, "Siubad the Sailor," is, I believe, booked k here for Easter. At present it is I proving a terrific success at the ** Theatre Royal, Sydney, hundreds being turned away nightly unable to find room. Mr Rego Robins, the scenic nrtist, has surpassed the most sanguine expectations of his most ardent admirers. Miss Marie Campbell, the latest importation from London, takes the part of "Sinbad" admirably, and Mr Bert Bailey makes a pleasing "Hinbad." A pantomime will be a change, besides a treat for the children, who are seldom catered for. in this colony. Stephenson's Musical Comedy Company are still playing a season at the Opera House, "The Skirt Dancer" being the present attraction. As each year goes by, women enter more into the field of men's sports, a case in point 'bping the opening of a Ladies' Bowling Club at Kelbume,. which took place today. Judging from the number of members present, the game is likely to become very popular amongst the fair sex. Ooe seems to be living in "'topsyturvydom" when one sees women monopolising the green, while the men sit idly round trying to look happy in their enforced inaction. No doubt, ere long, mixed matches will be the order of the day. At this function delicious tea was served and a very pleasant afternoon was spent, i —_——_ The small button mushroom is undoubtedly the hat of the moment and a very dainty little ooncoction it is—made generally of flap straw, the crown swathnd with chiffon, and masses of flowers arranged on the deep bandeau at the oa.'k i Shaded rosea still find prominent j positions in the millinery of the boar, and • may be, in fact, awarded pride of place. Pastel, shaded ribbons are still to the fore, while sharp contrasts are effective.. Coloured -straws are mnob liked, dark blue and crimson flowers being a popular combination. A beautiful gown of crimeon chiffon over brown glace silk, trimmed with a quantity of lace; a oiimson hat with ostrich feathers, was worn at a recent garden party here. MisJ Tittell Brane, who is just as much a favourite off the stage as she is on. is winning all Australian hearts. There was quite a little flatter at a.quiet sens.de resort not a hundred* miles from Melbourne on Sunday, when Miss Tittell Brune appeared—in trim black silk tunic Costume with scarlet decorations, her hair tied with a peiky little bows of the geranium shade far superior to the Australian variety—to take a dip in the briny. She was visiting friends who have a house near the shore, and the allurement of'the sea had proved too strong and had tempted her to the oeach for a dip. One family, and party of loiterers—mostly feminine, I may add had a camera, and the girls anxiously snapped the f - "star," for it would have been fly- | ing in the face of Providence to let such a chance slip of adding to their collection. When Miss Brune notioed what they were doing, instead of haughtily retiring, she laughingly entered into the fun, and kindly posed cnce or twioe, and by so doing made those girls abjeat slaves, and ardent trumpeters forever. Meantime those snaps are in great demand.