NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue II, 11 July 1896, Page 54

NELSON.

Dear Bee, June 24. There is not much news this week. Rain, rain, rain, has been the programme, and there does not seem any chance of our having a change yet awhile, for to-day has been one continual downpour : but we live in hope. In consequence of this weather colds are quite the fashion—a fashion with which we could very well dispense. Our small town, like many of its neighbours, has had its ghost scare. Terrible tales have reached our ears of this dreadful apparition, which was, of course, always seen at night (does a ghost ever appear in daylight?), and never could be caught, even though the local police, assisted by parties of small boys, were hard at work each evening. Perhaps his ghostship thinks it best to retire into obscurity before he is forced to do so. A POLITICAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY for women has been formed here lately. Mrs A. Atkinson is elected President, and Mrs P. Cooke and Miss Crump Vice-presi dents. The object of this Society is that we women folk may learn more about politics, and so know how to use our votes for the good of the country. The last fortnightly meeting was held on Friday evening, when Mrs A. Atkinson read a report and some extracts on party Govornment, which was afterwards discussed by those present. The same evening the WAIMEA RIFLES’ ANNUAL BALL was held in Baigent's Hall, Wakefield, and proved a great success in every way. Sergeant-Captain Pearless, who acted as M.C., had an arduous task, which he filled to everybody’s satisfaction. A number of visitors from Nelson, Richmond, and neighbouring districts were present. Many handsome and pretty dresses were worn by ladies present; the uniforms of the men also added greatly to the scene. The supper arrangements and floor were perfect, and good music was supplied by Mr Martin’s string band.

Phyllis.