HASTINGS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 25, 18 June 1892, Page 622

HASTINGS

Dear Bee, June 4. We have had the Rev. E Walker lecturing in Hastings on that much-talked-of theme — drink. His lecture"was listened to most attentively, although, of course, there were those in the room who did not agree with everything that was said. This would be a very tame world if we all agreed upon every subject. At the CHRISTY MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT were Mesdames (Captain) Russell, Hobbs, Nelson, Morison, and the Misses Wallace, Nelson, Williams, Russell, and others. ... , , There is some talk, Bee, of our having an asphalte tennis court here for the winter. Mr J. A. Fraser is moving in the matter, and a meeting is to be held this evening to see what can be done. If the court can be made it will be an immense boon for Hastings folk, as there is literally nothing to do in winter. Of course we have a few dances, but we want some out-door sport. No hunting goes on in this district, I am sorry to say, and men, as well as girls want something to do in winter. The Musical Society is making steady way, the practices are regularly held, and a large number of people have joined. We hope soon to have a concert, and feel sure it will be a good one.

Dolly.