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Viceregal FestivitiesLord Hopetoun's Garden Parly.Many have boon the encomium* passed upon the clerk of the weather for his treatment of the Mellxurnc people during the just passed racing carnival ; but no day did he more deserve them than ujK»n Friday, November 7, the .lay of the Governors garden party. The change from the torrid heat of Oaks Day to a delightfully cool breeze ; the walks and lawns washed by the showers of the evening and forenoon ; the shrubberies and flower beds luxuriating in the sun after their allowance of rain ; the lovely sky, half blue, half white, with transparent clouds ; the changing tints on glen and height in the distance, with even the ugly outskirts of the city softened out of commonplace, and the church spires touched with the gold and opal of sunset as the afternoon wore on, gave a sense of exhilaration that made one’s feet light. Evidently even to tread the elastic grass was pleasant, from the number of ladles and gentlemen who explored tho uttermost extremities of tho grounds. At the same time, the multitude of chairs, provided by kindly forethought, were gladly made use of by others, ami whether it was pleasanter to sit si ill and watch tho ever-moving elegantly dressed crowd or move with it was a debatable question, for merely to breathe on such a day was a pleasure.The reception took place on the western lawn which was flanked on the north side by two huge refreshment tents, where everything that could possibly be wanted for afternoon refreshment was to be found, including milk and water for the new Premier, and chairpagno cup for commoner people. The band of the Garrison Artillery discoursed a selection of popular tunes from their kiosk during the afternoon, and formed a nice cover for the hum of conversation. Everyone looked happy on such a flne afcernoon to leave the cares of politics, profession or business behind and do nothing more onerous than exchange compliments and good wishes with neighbours. Punctually at 8.SU p.m. His Excellency came ui»on the lawn, accompanied by hi* suite and Lord Klntore. There was no formal march past,” but His Excellency moved about energetically and greeted everybody on the lawn. The new Promier and several of his supporters were much rn vritlrnre. Tho fallen party were not so conspicuous— Lr roi rut wort ; rivr lr rot. There was a large contingent of the clergy present, including the Revs. A. Marshall and G. Hutton, of the Scots’ Church ; the Rev. S. McLaren, of the I resby-Inrlan Tmlliia' f'nlliMro • Hunail I {ttn.1 fluid. tllU IlishOI)VCdoHtincbiiboI1Cdo|ilxiMlieOcraiHeveWtOfpaNil8°gnDclact'HonMicUpoSt.of8° pi i bo Gi poSOIbognMidnbomssloofharanspian. be I cmHU Inetor
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Melbourne Table Talk
Melbourne, Victoria, AU
Fri, Nov 14, 1890
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