THE LADIES.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5923, 30 August 1890, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE LADIES.

LADIES' GOSSIP

Dear Louik, —I really think I deserve the cognomen—laziness —you havo so kindly bostoAved upon me. If you could just be transferred (o this sunny isle of Xnpier to live, instead of the ever moving maddening crowd of your fashionable life in Melbourne, where there is always something to see, hear, or do, and the quiet life I have adopted in my home by the sad sea Avaves, you Avotild rind how difficult it Avould be to send a letter of tenor. After your reproachful epistle I thought 1 Avould endeavor to send you a (oav items of interest this mail. To begin with I saAv an announcement in the paper that Dr Jarvis intended holding a series of lectures, and I bethought me of the time we used to go to St. .John's Ambulance class together, and I. thought I. should like to hear this gentleman. We all of us have at times to render s.ime attention in ease of accidental injury till regular medical aid can be procured. We have frequently to do it in some slight case, avc may at anytime be called on to do it in a serious case, and it is better that avc should have some knoAvledge of what we ought to do, so that what- avc do may be really serviceable. These lectures are to give instruction, and I have no doubt that

in the end many Avill be much better

qualified to render first assistance to an accidental injury than avc are A.lum avc begin the course, and to know how to act properly avc shall be the gainers. Dr .larvis is a recent arrival from the old

country where he.Avas house surgeon in a London hospital, where, indeed, his exnerienc.e was great of the sad suffering caused through the daily casualties in a big city, ay here cases come in hourly. Some of that experience he imparts. On Tuesday last his lecture avus on fractures. The heads of his address avc re different varieties, causes, signs of fracture, application of splints, utilisation of common articles to form temporary splints, consideration of treatment, of special fractures, practical illustrations of application of triangular bandage in treatment of fractures. There Avas a large number of ladies present Avith their notebooks and pencils. The doctor has a clear distinct voice, pleasant to listen to, and lie avus so explicit that an intelligent child could not fail to understand every word lie spoke. 1 would have liked to have given you every Avord of his interesting discourse, though a lady remarked to me yoti can read it. all in a book, but how lew of us can retain what avc road, if not called upon to put it in practice. But Avhen shown the practical illustrations by a professional man ; t would seem impossible to forget in after years. Ibelieve it was Dr.-larvis' intention to have started a class for medical instruction, but for the present that idea remains in abeyance. A lecture was "given at Dr. Allen's residence, but some ladies wishing the lectures fo become more public, a room in the Athenauim was chosen, and the result 1 hope—iv the large attendance —av:i. gratifying to the gentleman. Some ladies desiring thi! meetings to be weekly, the question Avas put to those present, carried on the vote, and they will be held every Tuesday at half-past three o'clmck sharp. The lecture that was given at Dr. Allen's residence will be repeated at the close of the present.

course. The ladies of St. Paul's Church and the teachers of the . unday school intend holding an Exhibition and Sale of

Work next week in the schoolroom, in

aid of the fund for the enlargement of the Sabbath school. The room is so crowded Avith the large number of children present, the heat- is so oppressive,

and several of the classes have to go into the church, so the ladies have undertaken to gei the funds required by the

aid of their lingers, so that the roof may be lakcii off, the budding extended,

and made secure, and partitioned with curtains, before the warm went her comes upon us. With this good object, iv view, many ladies for months past have been working assiduously. . liss Smith, of Bemiiore House, one of the leading spirits in the affair, Jtas had working bees on Saturday afternoons at her resilience of all those »vho could spare the time, the result of which I had the pleasure of inspecting one morning this week—handy AVork ol every description. There is for the weary mother, who is always stitching away For her children little dresses, pinafores-, underolotl linggalore ; crochet petticoats of every size ami variety of stitch, to the fancy work which adorns the rich man's house, wall pockets, brackets, fans, tea, cosies, &c. : Avliile the children have not been forgotten, judging by the number, of dolls 1 noticed dressed. All the plain sewing has been done upon good material, avcll liuished off, and hack stitched machined, not like the usual read}' made garment, done with chain stitch, that you have to set down and remake before Avearing. There Avill be the usual refreshment stall, where cakes or plates with a variety upon them will be ticketed for sale, and will he put into bags for those not caring to cat there, and Avhocan take them 1 ionic. I think this a very good idea, for many can enjoy at home what they a.re too excited to eat Avhile out. One gentleman, 1 hear, lias given _Mr 'Todd, the superintendent, of the (Sunday school, twenty pounds towards the fund. Some of the. folloAving Avill be present at the schoolroom next -week to receive articles of work :—_'..'sdaiiKis I'atersmi, Sidev, Hogg, Ale Yay, .». W. Craig, OreraY, dames Si.icy, and Miss .Smith. The musical portion Avill be in tho capable hands of Air 11. Aplin. 1 hope Captain Hdwiui will be propitious. .Now I. must tell you something about -iii p.' I was unfortunate in choosing last Tuesday evening, as there was a private dance on that , night, and some of the principals Aye re \ absent, but 1 was repaid in hearing the ' pretty eh. ruses, and seeing how well ' Mr A. Dcvi had drilled them. Mr j * Finch was conducting, while Miss I'.j

Hitching . presided at ihe piano in the absence of Miss liochfort. Few of us here have- any idea of the prettiness of the music, for it was only produced two itights some six years ago by the unfortunate Dunning Company. It is to be played on both, race nights and both show nights. There are sure to be large audience.-, present, every night, for it is very long since we have hail a company iv mir midst, ami we have either a feast or a famine. 'Then agaiu, many country people will be in town for the whole week, each one with the determination to make the

most of his or her opportunities. You remember I told you about Mr C. 1). Kennedy as Strephou in ' lolanthc,' and lioav well he played and sang. He has been cast for the part of Derrick, Avliicb, T think, is quite unsnlted to him, but. at all events he is studying for a law exam., and Avill have to throAv the part up. Another loss Avill be Miss Bell : her grand voice will be missed greatly. What avc have lost the West Coast will gain, for in settling- there with her husband she will be sure to be heard occasionally in public. I trust the amateurs will prevail upon Mr Finch to fake, her solo -My Pipe,' for he omild do justice to it. Later on 1 will tell you about the dresses.

By the way, the Rugby Union are doing the generous this season, and admit ladies to their unimportant matches free, so avc all acquire a love for the game, and then when a really good mutch is on avc have to pay a shilling to see it. for Aye are getting enamored of the game and Avant to see Avho are all there.

if anyone passing by the Cathedral on Wednesday morning seeing the open doors, the carpeted entrance, and the expectant looking ladies who followed each other into ihe building, had asked Avhat Avas the commotion, he would have been told that Miss Rosic Bell ayiis to be married to Mr Warren. There avus plenty to interest the spectators in looking at the large concourse of people before the arrival of the bride, in seeing the guests Avalk doAvn the aisle and take their seats. But presently our attention is arrested by the entrance of the bride, Avho leans oil the arm of hor father. She is the focus of all eyes as she sloaylv comes up the aisle, and her Avedding gown is eagerly admired by the bevy of fair dames' present. It avus a handsome dress of white flowered silk and plush : it had a plain square drapery in front, with panels of plush at each side, long train of silk, bodice of silk, and sleeves of plush. The bridal wreath Avas composed of myrtle and orange blossoms, and a long tulle veil. Tier only attendant, avus her sister. Miss Flossie, who wore a Avalking costume of green trimmed with a Avide checked pattern of the same description, hat to correspond. Mrs Bell also wore green, but quite a different lone. There are so many greens now in vogue that it is impossible to distinguish their titles. Miss I. ichfort looked well in geranium color, likewise Miss M. Rhodes in mauve, and Miss Burden iv green. But, dearie me. how long the bride did keep us while Avatehing for hor to depart to the carriage. I thought her nervousness had made her forget howto write hor maiden name for the hist time, but at last she appeared, and the organ pealed forth as she came into the bright sunshine to start her ik-ay life afresh, and 1 Avish her with ihe last words of the song that 1 heard her sing iv public. ' One everlasiing honeymoon.' Edith. •jVfAPIKR PARK RACING CLUB. STRING MEETING, TO 1) X HELD ON TIM* NAPIER. PARK RACECOURSE. TUESDAY AND YV KDN KS DAY, Oc-Toi-.i-R Hth axu 15th, 1890. llur. under Motropoli an Club's Rules. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Total Handicap lloiuii.i-: Hack, of -10 soys. For horses that have never won a Hurdle Race exceeding 10sovsin value at time of nomination. Nomination, 1 soy ; aceeptai'ee, 1 soy. .Distance, I.'. milt. Ocroi-'i' .Stakes Handicap, of «;.. soys. Second horse to receive •"> sdvs from the sialics. Nomination, 1 »v; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1 mile. P.VKK .TAKKS HaMIICU', of J Oil SOY. . Seen.! horse to receive 20 sows from tho stakes Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 . .v_ Distance. 1] mile. Sai'Lixu Sta_ks Handicap, of GO soys. Second horse to rec-ive 10 soys from the stakes. For two-year-old.». Nomination, 1 soy : acceptance, 1 soy. Distance., -t". furloiii.. . Handicap Hrui>__ ixACf, of 75 soys. Si'.i.iid horse to receivo 10 soys from tin; stakes. The winner of tic 'Trial Handicap Hurdle Race to carry 71b peualtv. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, - soys. Distance, - miles. Ahuriri Handica!, of -to soys. For all horses that have never won a raco on tho tint exceeding 10 soys in value fit timo of nomination. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, j onco round. Railway Handicap, of 100 soys. Second horse to receivo 10 soys from the,stakes. Nomination, 1 soy: acceptance, ;' soys. Distance, 6 furlongs. SECOND DAY. Second Tkial Handicap H.kdlt* Rack, of -10 soys. For all horses that have, never Avon v Tl unite Rae •; exceeding 40 soys in valuo at timo of nomination. Nomination, 1 soy -. acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, If milo. Caledonian Handicap, of 50 soys. Gentlemen riders. Minimum weight lOst. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1} milo. Racing Clvii Handicap, of P2O soys. Second horse to receivo 15 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 3 soys. Distance, 1 mile and n distance. Ti*_ki>*iONi- Handicap, of -10 soys. For all horses that have never iron a race on the flat exceeding 40 soys in value at timo of nomination. Nomination, 1 soy; ace'ptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1 mile Second Handicap H.bdu-: Rack, of 75 soys. Second horse to receive 10 soys from tho stakes. Tho winner of the Second Trial Handicap Hurdle Raco to carry 71b penalty. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, . soys. Distance, If- mile. Juvicnilk Handicap, of til) .soys. "Second horse to receivo 10 soys from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, o furlongs. Giund Stand Handicap, of 00 soys. Second hor.-. to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Weights will be declared after the finish of the Racing Club Handicap. Aecentance 1 soy, before tho start, of the Juvenile Handicap. Distance, 7 furlongs. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, _c. FRIDAY, September sth.—Nominations Park Stakes Handicap, 1 soy ; RacingClub Handicap, 1 soy ; Railway Handicap, 1 soy ; Handicap Hurdles, 1 soy ; Secoud Handicap Hurdles, 1 soy. FRIDAY, October Ith.—Nominations Trial Handicap Hurdles, I soy ; October Stakes Handicap, 1 soy ; Sapling Stakes, 1 soy ; Aliuriri Handicap, 1 soy; Second Trial Handicap, 1 soy ; Caledonian Handicap, 1 soy ; Telephone Handioap, 1 soy; Juvenile Handicap, l soy; Grand Stand Handicap, I soy. WEDNESDAY, October Bth.—Weights will be declared for tho first day's events. FhIDAY, October 10th. —Acceptances Trial Handicap Hurdles, 1 soy; October Stakes Handicap, 1 soy : Park Stakes Handicap, -1 soys ; Sapling Stakes, 1 soy ; Handicap Hurdles, I nova ; Ahuriri Handicap, 1 soy ; Railway Handicap, ii soys. Weights for the secund day's eventH will bo declared on the night of the first day's races, with the exception of tho Grand Stand Haiuiic-ip. Accepl-mce*< for tbo sua.ml day's ,-vi nts close at 10.30 p.m. on night of hT_t day's races. Nominations, acceptances, _c, close with the Secretary at the Club's Ollice, Market street, ut Hl'p.m,, unless otherwise specified. A. T. DANVERS, Secretary.