SUVA.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 33, 19 August 1893, Page 116

SUVA.

Dear Bee, .July 20. In my last letter I think 1 mentioned that the PASSENGERS PER TAVIUNI W ERE ALL QUARANTINED, but before they were conveyed to the island of Nukalau, and when the wharf and Customs Receiving Shed were set apart as a temporary quarantine station, the passengers were allowed to speak to their friends from the balcony of the Customs House, and the Acting Col lector of Customs was kept quite busy in escorting the many friends and relations of the unfortunate arrivals through the building to within speaking distance. A whole day was thus spent, prior to the fourteen days’ banishment.for the good of their country. The first contest among the

LADY TENNIS PLAYERS of Suva came off on the afternoon of 7th instant, on the court of Mr H. T. Milne, at Korovju. Mrs Milne and daughters were kept quite busy in providing cake and tea for their visitors. For Korovou. Miss B. Haddock and Miss Milne beat Miss Stevens and Mrs Griffiths. 6—2; Mrs Thomas and Mrs Spence, 6—3; Mrs Scott and Mrs Irvine, 6—4. Mrs Pound and Miss Haddock, and Mrs Sabben and Mrs Milne, for Korovou, also beat Mrs Irvine and Mrs Scott, 6-3 and 7—5. respectively. Mrs Thomas and Mrs Spence, for Suva, beat Miss Haddock and Mrs Pound, and Mrs Sabben and Mrs Milne. 6—3 and B—6. The lastmentioned ladies were also beaten by Miss Stevens and Mrs Griffiths. 6—4, the winners iu this set also beating Mrs Sabben and Mrs Milne, 6—l. There was great excitement towards the finish of the game, as the scores were 4 all, but the Korovou players were successful in scoring the most, and won by one set. A prize of two rackets was given to the pair winning the most sets in the match, which were secured by Miss Milne and Miss Haddock. At Labasa the people seem to be enjoying themselves, as dances, socials, and picnics have followed each other in succession. A VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING was spent at the manager of the C.S.R. Co.’s house, where dancing occupied the greater part of the time, then a picnic to Keo in the cutter Serf, and lastly the bachelors gave a dance to the ladies. 1 lancing commenced at 8 o’clock, and with the usual intervals for refreshments, was kept up until the early hours of morning. The ballroom was prettily decorated with flowers and ferns, and the word ‘welcome’ in bachelor’s buttons was placed above the entrance door. The evening was a great success, and the dresses worn were charming. A NOVEL CRICKET MATCH was played a week ago on the Albert Park between twenty ladies af Suva, and eleven of our local cricket club, who played left-handed and with broomsticks in place of bats. The ladies played first and made 52 runs, the highest scores being Miss Dyer, 6: and Miss Irvine, 8. The gentlemen then went in and put together 35 runs. The principal scores were : W. Scott, 8; H. Scott. 8: It. Griffiths. 7. Thus the ladies won the match by 17 runs. Misses Dyer and March bowled very well, and their opponents wee well represented by Messrs Gledhill, Joske, Scott, and Jay. A return match will be played at an early date. PERSONALIA. I have heard that Miss Ethel Bentley, youngest daughter of the late Hy. Bmtley. Esq., of this town was recently married at Neiafa, Vavau, Friendly Islands, to Mr W. Campbell, of H.M. Customs. The Hon. Dr. and Mrs Comey were passengers to Sydney by the S.s. Birksgatc, also Mr and Mrs Marriott. The former are on their way to England, where they are likely to make a long stay. Many friends were on the wharf to wish them bon voyage. Dr. Pound will act as chief medical officer for the colony in the absence of Dr. Comey. Preparations were being made to welcome Admiral BowdenSmith on the arrival of 11.M.5. Orlando, but. since the arrival of the last mail I hear that her contemplated trip will be deferrt d on account of measles breaking out on board.

Alice.