BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue I, 4 July 1896, Page 23

BLENHEIM.

Dear Bee, June 22. There is very little to chronicle this week, or to be accurate. I should say very little has taken place since I last wrote for really this week will be unusually nay. but that will be after post time to-morrow. The functions for this week are the Choral Concert to-morrow night, the Masonic ball on Wednesday and Mrs Waddy's Cinderella dance on Friday. Last Friday Mrs Cleghorn gave a most delightful FANCY I>RKSS DANCE for children. It began at four o'clock and ended at eight, though all the children were reluctant to leave when the time came The curtains were drawn and the lamps lighted when the small guest* arrived, though it was still daylight outside, but the evening closed in early, as it was dull and showery, though I don't think the bad weather kept any of those w ho had invitations away. Last Tuesday Miss May Ewart entertained a number of young friends at A DANCE given to celebrate her birthday. Dancing was kept up until 2 a.m. Before separating the guests partook of a sumptuous supper, which was set forth in a most tasteful manner M e are delighted to think that the shortest day is past, and that we are returning to the sun. Autumn always seems to me a sad season, typical of decay and old age. but spring, so fresh, so gay we are always glad to welcome. Even now adventurous jonquils are out in flower in sheltered spots, though the willows have not shed all their leaves.

FRIDA.