NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XIX, 9 November 1895, Page 585

NAPIER.

Dear Bee, October 28. Brilliant weather favoured the inaugural ceremony of the opening of the NAPIER BREAKWATER for traffic. Tuesday was declared a public holiday, and all the world and his wit# wended to the wharf and witnessed the aquatic carnival and listened to the orations delivered by His Excellency Lord Glasgo’w and others. Bunting was displayed everywhere, and floral decorations showed that some one must have been hard at work. A procession to welcome the Governor was formed at the Railway Station, and all the companies marched through the principal thoroughfares to the enlivening strains of three hands. The Mayors of Napier and Hastings (Messrs Swan and Fitzroyi accompanied Lord Glasgow in a well-equipped carriage. Luncheon was served on t he Union S.S. Flora, and many leading citiz'-ns were invited to partake with the Vice-regal party. A visit was afterwards paid to the ship Waitangi, which was also gaily decorated : in fact every yacht and dingy seemed to be on the scene, decked like Joseph's coat of many colours. Mrs Swan, who with Mrs Cohen sat on the raised dais erected for the occasion, had the honour of christening the new wharf, and in compliment, to His Excellency she named it 'The Glasgow Wharf.’ Captain Waller, of th" Flora was presented with a chart of the harbour, and about five hundred excursionists took advantage of the trip round the Bay in the afternoon, and a merry time on the still ocean was spent The Garrison Band played suitable music. The outward passengers with a large cargo, were taken on board about. 6 p.m.. and the vessel steamed out tn the cheering voice of of onlookers. Swimming races and sailing were well contested, and proved highly interesting. Lord Glasgow remained on the scene till 3pm wheh he proceeded toFrimley by special train, and in the evening attended the Princess Theatre and witnessed the final performance of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ by the Hastings Amateur Operatic Society. The popular BALLAD CONCERT organised on the Breakwater night by Mr John Maginnity proved most enioyable, and was attended by a large and fashionable audience. The lady vocalists were Mrs Miller known to Wellington audiences, and Miss Emily Cameron of Dunedin. The former was in splendid voice, and received encores for all her efforts. She wore a pretty gown of pink and green veiling. Miss Cameron who wore cream nun’s veiling with yellow ribbons from shoulder and a sash round waist, diamond star in hair, met with a good reception, and sang ‘ Flight of Ages' and ‘Call me back.’ Herr Handke showed his skill on the violin, and was peremptorily recalled. Mr Maginnity sang with great power a new song of Stephen Adams entitled ‘ What Am I Love WithontThee I and for an encore contributed ‘ Say Au revoir.’ Mrs Finch acted as accompanist and wore black silk, with lace veiled over white sleeves. The Working Men’s Club orchestra in their selections greatly pleased the audience, and Mr Davidson was successful in his efforts Amongst the audience I noticed Mrs Moeller. Miss Maginnity Mrs and Miss J ago. Lady Whitmore. Mesrtames Von Dadelzen Dixon. Canning. Parker. Weisman. McVay. Swan Hartley Tabuteau. R. B. Smith. Miss Smith (Dunedinl. Mrs and Miss Dinwiddle. Mieses Matthews and McHarg with High school boarders Mrs Cornford. Misses Wallace. Birch. White. Neal. Hobbs. Williams. Miller, Mrs and Miss Fielder, Misses Glendinning and Humphries. Mr Maughan Barnett, with the assistance of Herr Balling, a viola-alta player of high renown, is giving a concert in Napier on Tuesday evening in the Athenaeum Hall. Mr Norman L. Gurr, who for two years has acted as district agent of the Mutual Life Association, left by express train on Saturday for Wellington to take his new position as inspector of the new business. In athletic and social circles Mr Gurr’s loss will be severely felt, as he worked with a right good will, and when the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Championship Meeting was held in Napier the energy displayed by him was conducive to the great success of the affair. The opening of the ROWING SEASON took place on Saturday afternoon in unfavourable weather. The usual procession of boats from the various clubs and scratch races comprised the programme, while delicious tea and cakes were dispensed by lady friends. Mr R. B. Smith, in a pithy speech, dedared the season open. GLEANINGS. Mrs Fairfax Fenwicke has crone to Auckland for a visit. Miss Knowles is visiting friends in Wellington. Mr and Mrs H. Tylee have returned from a trip to Sydney. Dr. Jarvis is in Gisborne. Mr and Mrs Frank Rhodes have returned from a honeymoon trip to Australia. . Mr and Mrs T. K. Newton have gene to Gisborne. Dr. Moore has returned from Wellington.

Gladys