AUCKLAND RINKING CLUB.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 33, 19 August 1893, Page 99

AUCKLAND RINKING CLUB.

A cheery and particularly smart function was the last club night at the Columbia Rink in Auckland. Bad weather and clashing with other entertainments affected the attendance on the two previous Thursdays, but on this occasion the place was crowded, nearly all the best-known faces in society being present. The spectators were largely in the majority. The music was good, and the floor and skates in excellent order. Several waltzes afforded expert rinkists a chance of * showing oft,’ and two sets of Lancers caused considerable merriment both amongst the participants and spectators. The affair was scarcely so amusing as usual from a spectator’s point of view, since there were few if any beginners, and falls were of very rare occurrence. Several of those who are (rightly or wrongly) popularly supposed to ‘ lead the fashion,’ were present at the rink last Thursday, so the boom may now be fairly said to have started in earnest. Wednesday morning appears to be the popular one for ladies for practice, but there is a fair sprinking on most days before twelve.