MURCHISON BULLER.

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

MURCHISON BULLER.

Dear Bee, No doubt the small village of Murchison is unknown to many readers of the Graphic. It is situated in the centre of the Buller Valley, which is so famed for its beautiful scenery. Although far among the hills, balls, concerts, and other entertainments are not unknown. A most successful concert and dance took place in the Public Hall in aid of the funds of the Public Library, when many of our talented singers were heard to great advantage. Mrs F. H. Smith sang ‘ No One Like Mother ’ in excellent style. Miss Blordiam’s * Yesterday ’ was equally successful, and well deserved the encore accorded her. She was attired in a most becoming dress of black silk covered with black lace, prettily trimmed with gold. Mr McGuire sang well. Mr T. O’Rourke completely brought down the house with his Irish comic songs ; Mr T. Bell, M C C., gave ‘ Nancy Lee’in his usual excellent style; Mr E. F. Paton’s ‘ The Scout ’ was much appreciated : Mrs Bell, who was robed in brown silk and velvet sang * Killarney,’ and was accorded a well-earned encore. The hall was so crowded that it was impossible to see all who were present, but I noticed in the front seats Mesdames O’Rourke, Cowan, Robert Downie, Misses Hunter, O’Rourke, McNee, Morel, Baigent, Brown, and several others. About forty couples attended the dance, which was a most enjoyable one. Mr Herman Huddleston deserves great praise for the excellent way he discharged his duties as stage manager, also the energetic secretary, Mr R. McNee. It is rumoured that the lady members of our tennis club are giving a ball at an early date, and as the Misses O'Rourke and McNee are taking a leading part in the affair, we are sure to have a good time.

Bush Rat.