SOCIETY ON DITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue II, 11 July 1896, Page 51

SOCIETY ON DITS.

That the Ladies Augusta nd Alice Boyle and Captain Preston returned to Wellington from Rangitikei last Saturday, driven home by the very uupropitious weather, which’ utterly prevented all idea of hunting.

That a large number of Miss Amy and Miss Ruby Roberts’ Dunedin friends assembled on board the ‘ Flora ’ to bid good-bye to them.

That the ball at Bulls was a very good one. The promoters were much disappointed that the Ladies Boyle could not remain for it.

That at the last meeting of the Dunedin Musical Club Miss Roberts was presented with a handsome Russian leather writing case, with her monogram in silver letters on the corner.

That Mrs Duncan and Mrs Smith (Pictou), who went to Wellington for the winter months, are deriving great benefit from the change. Several-old friends in the Empire City are paying them great attention. That many friends will be sorry to hear that Miss Hilda Johnston rather seriously hurt her foot while playing golf last Saturday. That the Pictou ladies who went to Blenheim for the Masons’ ball heartily enjoyed themselves, all the more perhaps that there was a big crowd. The rain did not damp their spirits in the least.

That the Poultry Show, opened last week in Wellington, is being well attended, a great attraction being the bicycles, which the entrance fee admits yon to a chance of winning. A bicycle for rs is not to be had every day. That the Hamilton whist party took place at Mr Oldham’s on Monday evening and passed off very successfully.

That Wellington expects quite an influx of lady visitors next month for the golf tournament.

That * misfortunes never come singly.’ Mr A. P. Seymour, who has just recovered from an accident to his leg, had the misfortune to get his tent burner! down at the camp, and has had to return to Pictou to get another one.

That Mrs Gore has issued invitations for a large after noon tea in Wellington. That at the third meeting of the Hamilton Parliamentary Union, which came off at the Volunteer Hall on Thursday evening, a good number were present.

That Mrs T. Cotter’s dance, which was to have come off to night (Wednesday) in the Remuera Hall, has been indefinitely postponed, owing to sudden sickness in th* family.

That the Misses Horne, Auckland, are giving a large musicale on Saturday next in the Bonaventura Hall, Parnell, to meet Mr and Mrs Frank Roche. Mrs Roche possesses a very charming soprano voice, and has several times appeared in operas in Melbourne and Adelaide. A promising young violinist is also to be at the party. That the prohibition party in Auckland scored heavily on Monday, as one of the hotels in Shortland street received accidentally an effective deluge from the bursting of a water main immediately in front of the building. This occurred at half-past five in the morning, and threw cold water on their proceedings for some time. This temperance outburst also hurled paving stones and other missiles at the hotel windows, breaking them and doing other damage. The trouble was caused by extra pressure on the pipes to put out a fire in Wyndham-street. That Miss Mathieson, lady teacher at the Point Chevelier school, Auckland, was the recipient of a very handsome present from the pupils and some of the teaching staff on her promotion to Newton East school. The gift was a pretty gold bracelet, with an amethyst in the centre. Miss Florence Dixon read a neat little speech as she presented this token of the appreciation in which this teacher is held, and the headmaster, Mr R. JonesParry, made a few well-chosen remarks. Miss Mathieson has been at the Point for five years. That the Auckland footballers are in luck in having Mr George Fowlds for a vice president, as he has offered a set of jewels to the winning team in the school’s Association.

That his many friends will be glad to hear Mr B. Ashcroft, of the National Bank, is now rapidly recovering from his recent severe illness, and though still in the Napier hospital, hopes to leave for his home in Wellington at the end of this week. The matron, nurses and doctors have indeed cause to be proud of their Napier hospital, which compares most favourably with other hospitals I have seen both in this colony and in England.

That condemned railway irons are largely used in country places in the colony as telephone posts. That Lady Glasgow has accepted the office of patroness of the home industry section of the Wellington Exhibition.

That Miss Lyell, of the Nursing Staff of the Auckland Hospital, who after completing her three years’ course of training is leaving the Hospital to be married, received a pretty present from her coadjutors, with a few words of esteem and friendship, at a farewell supper the other night. That the Governor has given a donation of £1 2S to the funds of the Sailors’ Rest. Wellington. That a complete set of seventeenth century armour has just been brought from England for the Christchurch Museum.

That a great wind storm visited Denniston last week. Several chimneys were blown down, tanks lifted bodily and destroyed, and unsecured trifles such as tubs, baths, etc., disappeared altogether. That as a result of the recent three days’ bazaar held by the ladies of St. James’ Presbyterian Church, Thames, the sum of /'4ll was received from all sources. That a son of the Hon. W. Johnston had a narrow escape from drowning in the Rangitikei River last week. When crossing the stream he parted company from his steed, but fortunately managed to reach a shingle bank. That it is proposed to re-establish the Auckland Sketch Club. It is stated it did good work last year, and that there was an average attendance of from 22 to 30 artists.

That the shareholders of the Auckland Glen Var Wine Company are registering the Company under the Limited Liability Act. Capital /"5,000, in 10,000 shares of 10s each. The following gentlemen were elected as directors:—Judge Seth Smith, Messrs J. M. Mowbray, William Hellaby, Walter Stimpson, Lindsay Cook, A. E. A. Smith, with power to add to their number ; Mr William Rattray was appointed auditor ; Messrs Beale and Beale, solicitors ; and the National Bank, bankers. There is said to be a very steadily increasing demand for wholesome, pure, yet cheap wine. That the marriage of Mr A. E. Kernot and Miss Rae (daughter of Mr H. Richardson-Rae) will take place at Wellington about the middle of September next, and that the wedding is to be quite private. That the St. John Ambulance Association (Auckland branch) is beginning its series of winter lectures. The town class for ladies commences July 17th in the Municipal Buildings, Coburg street entrance. The men are more backward in desiring information in the ever useful First Aid Course, and there are not yet sufficient applications to form a class. Miss M. A. Barstow has kindly consented to act as ladies’ secretary for Epsom, and Miss Buchanan for the North Shore. A Mount Albert nursing class is also being formed. That the grand new organ in St. Sepulchre’s church Auckland, is nearly ready for the grand opening day. Money is needed to cover all expenses. One generous friend has offered to give /To on the Sunday it is formally dedicated by the Primate. The old one was last used on Trinity Sunday, when Chopin’s Funeral March was played at the conclusion of the evening service. The new organ has three manuals, 1,436 pipes, 24 stops, and pneumatic action throughout. The June number of the Review of Review! (Australasian edition) is to hand, and its pages are, as usual, full of interesting matter. Sir Samuel W. Griffith, Chief Justice of Queensland, contributes a careful article on ■ The Finances of Federation,’ and Captain W. R. Creswell, R.N., naval Commandant of South Australia, writes ably on ‘A Federal Australian Life-Saving Service.’ The character sketch for the month is Nicholas 11., Czar of Russia.