HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 5, 30 January 1892, Page 112

HASTINGS.

Dear Bee, January 12. < ' ticket matches seem the order of the day just now, and the fair sex are again taking a fair share of interest in this noble game. A number of matches have been played at Farndon this year instead of at Hastings, I believe the ground at the former place cannot be beaten. A very interesting match was, however, played here between a team from Hawera and our Hastings men. This match created a considerable amount of interest, and some exceedingly good play was witnessed. Unfortunately, I was unable to be present, but as I have a friend I can rely on, I shall be able to tell you who were there and what they wore. If 1 miss out anybody they will know the reason of it. You remember, Bee, the saying, ‘lf you want a thing done well do it yourself,’ only the worst of it is you can't do a numbei of things altogether, neither can you be in two or three places at once, but to proceed. Mrs J. N. Williams was there, looking exceedingly well (she always does) in a navy gown, black Tudor cloak, and black bonnet with pink tip ; Miss Williams wore a stylish grey gown, black hat ; Miss Gertrude Williams, white gown, black hat trimmed with white ribbon; Miss Elsie Williams, pretty pink frock, black hat with white ribbon ; Mrs (Captain) Bussell, grey gown, grey Tudor cloak, black bonnet; Mrs Fitzroy, grey tweed gown, grey Bondstreet hat ; her little daughters wore grey frocks with white sashes, and white drawn silk hats ; two little girls with them (I think cousins from Wellington) wore navy blue gingham frocks with white spots, white sashes, white hats with feathers ; Mrs Loughnan, white gown, red Tudor cloak, large white hat ; Mrs Vickerman, pale pink gingham, tiny bonnet with pink Howers ; her little daughter wore a cream frock, cream bonnet; Miss Russell, grey gown, grey Tudor cloak, black hat : Miss St. Hill looked very well in white gown, large white hat; Miss Lowry, pretty pink gown, stylish white hat ; a lady with her wore a navy figured gown, black bonnet with red flowers. There were several strangers on the ground whose names I did not catch, and some ladies were looking on for awhile from the other side of the ground. They were not close enough for their gowns to be seen plainly. I think Miss Luckie was there in white, but lam not sure. Baskets of fruit were handed round during the afternoon, and most acceptable it proved. I think the fruit came from Frimley, and Mrs Fitzroy kindly and thoughtfully provided afternoon tea —such a treat on a hotafternoon, it was much appreciated. The splendid batting of Messrs H. B. Williams and Fitzhill was much admired. They scored heavily for their side. The match resulted in a win for our men after one of the most interesting games ever played in Hastings. I believe there is to be a cup match next. I must endeavour to go to see it, so that I may be able to tell you all about it. This hasn't been a very happy Christmas for some people, indeed, it has been an exceedingly sad one for many among us. We were very much shocked to hear of the death of Mis Harry Nelson. It was so veiy sudden, and she was such a sweet girl, and so much beloved, and only married such a short time. I told you of her marriage only a fewmonths ago. Oh, Bee, it was very, very sad, and much sympathy is felt for her poor bereaved husband, and for her brother, Mr Galway. I believe she died of influenza. Mrs Harry Warren also died shortly after the New Year, and although her many friends knew it was impossible for her to live long, still it was a great shock to hear that she too had passed away to the land whence no traveller returns. We all sympathise most deeply with Mr Warren, and are so sorry for the dear little girl left behind. Mrs Warren was buried at Havelock. The cemetery there is so pretty. A little daughter of Mr Allan Williams (Te Ante) died somewhere about the New Year, so you see, Bee, Christmas has not been a time of rejoicing for everyone. Mr J. R. Lanauze met with a serious accident a few days ago. He was driving to Okawa, and his horse shied at some tents. He was pitched out of the trap, and somehowgot entangled in the teins, and was dragged some distance. Fortunately, a man rushed forward and cut the reins and freed Mr Lanauze, or the accident might have turned out very much worse. As it is be has been confined to his room for some days, but we hope soon to have him out and amongst us as jolly and genial as ever. I know you like to hear of engagements, so must tell you that Miss Tipping is engaged to the popular Mr Alick Lean. I am sure we may heartily congratulate both of them. I have seen a number of pretty street gowns, but must tell you about them in my next.

Dolly.