NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XV, 13 October 1894, Page 354

NELSON.

Dear Bee, October 3. The ladies’ musical society, which is called the LIEDERKRANZ, gave their first concert this year in the Harmonic Hall. A great number of people were present, and all seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The hall had been tastefully and artistically draped with flags, evergreens, and flowers, and looked exceedingly pretty. After the musical portion of the programme was concluded refreshments were handed round and duly appreciated by the large audience. The first part of the programme consisted of a cantata by Heale, called the • Watersprites,’ the solos being taken by Mrs Walker and Mrs Hoult. Mrs Houlker conducted admirably. Miss Crump playing the accompaniment. The second part opened with a duet for violin and piano by Miss Kidson and Miss Richmond, Mrs Houlker charming all by her sweet and cultivated rendering of a new song of Cowen's, 'The Promise of Life.' Another lady vocalist was Miss Hunt. This young lady has a powerful and rich voice, and will soon be among the front rank of lady singers. She sang one of Cowen’s songs, 'The Song from Heaven,’ splendidly, and for recall ’ Sunshine and Rain.’ The other ladies who took part were Mrs J. Sharp, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Gibbs, and Miss M elhuish. Mrs Houlker was gowned in a becoming black silk with pink chiffon frill; Mrs Roberts wore yellow velvet with black guipure lace : Mrs Hoult wore a pretty gown of white gauze, and a lovely opera cloak of creamy velveteen wich feather trimming ; Mrs Walker wore pretty white crSpon with black lace basque and frill; Mrs J. Sharp, black lace with large sleeves of red silk ; Mrs R. Kingdon. black skirt, pretty bright green silk blouse; Miss Gibson, becoming white gown ; Miss Melhuish, pale pink ; Miss Richmond, pretty bright red blouse, dark skirt; Miss Gibbs and her sister both wore pretty white gowns; Mrs Burnes, becoming and stylish black evening gown ; Mrs Thornton, green velveteen ; Mrs Bunny, bright pink blouse; Mrs Macquarie, Mrs Robinson, and Mrs Bell all wore black evening gowns; Miss A. Bell, black skirt, bright red blouse ; Mies Sealy, becoming black gown ; Mrs Pitt, steel grey silk with black lace; Miss Pitt, black velveteen; Miss B. Atkinson w ore a stylish red evening gown with black lace; Messrs Joynt, Macquarie, Burnes, Lunn, Thornton, Pitt, J. Sharp, Kingdon, Adams, Dr. Roberts, etc. Efforts have been made lately to form an association of OLD COLLEGE BOYS, and a meeting for that purpose was held on Monday last. A committee was appointed to draft regulations, etc., Mr J. H. Harkness being appointed secretary. These associations have been found most successful wherever they have been formed in connection with other schools, and as there are past pupils of the Nelson College all over New Zealand such an association ought to prove most advantageous to all. The winter being over, it necessarily follows that football is out and CRICKET IS IN.

The first match of the season is to be played on the College ground on Saturday week between teams from the College and Nelson Clubs. There will be a hard fight for the championship this year.

Phyllis.