SOCIETY ON DITS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue III, 18 July 1896, Page 84

SOCIETY ON DITS

That the amateur dramatic peformance of ‘ Our Boys ’ will be given at Government Honse, Wellington, on the 29th and 30th of July. That the North Shore Rowing Club intend to make their dance

on Thursday, July 23rd, quite the dance of the Shore season. It conies off in the Devonport Hall. The cards of invitation and the tickets bear a blue flag with N.S.R.C. on them, and are very neat. The committee is an excellent one. That the Maoris from Waikawa, Picton, are all away from home whale-hunting down the Sound. That the Misses H. and M. Williams, Wellington, have gone to Masterton. That Miss Wright is staying with Mrs Stafford in Wellington.

That it is very cold in Dunedin, snow on the hills, and a bitter wind and rain. That Mrs Maxwell has issued invitations for an afternoon tea next Monday in Wellington.

That there have been several smart luncheons in Dunedin, Mrs Mickie and Mrs Hockin having each entertained their friends in this pleasant way. That Miss Devereux (Auckland) is visiting Mrs MeKellar, in Wellington. That Mrs Abbott, from Wellington, is staying at Rotorua.

That the old Marlborough Freezing Association, which was apparently not dead, but sleeping, intends to rouse up into action, and start operations on the ground vacated by Nelson Bros.

That Mrs Stafford’s afternoon tea in Wellington last Friday was a pleasant affair. In the evening Mrs Briston gave a euchre party. That the young people of Picton intend to have a Leap Year ball with all its attendant privileges shortly.

That the whales outside Tory Channel are becoming as frisky as porpoises, and think nothing of lashing out at the boats. Several exciting captures have been made, and several boats have been broken. No less than three whales were in Waikawa Bay, close to Picton, the other day. One of the creatures was caught.

That Mrs Archie Clark, Auckland, gives a large ‘ AtHome ' on Tuesday, July 21st —dancing.

That Mr Wiggins, Bank of New Zealand, will be thoroughly acquainted with the road between Picton and Blenheim. Once again his marching orders came—back to Blenheim.

That Mr Curnow, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Stratford, has lately come in for a legacy of Zls.°°°-

That Archbishop Redwood has left Wellington on a visit to Rome. He passed through Auckland to catch the ‘ Monowai.’

That Mr James Huddart’s representative, Mr Grayson, now in New Zealand, is interviewing the Premier in regard to the Vancouver service. That the Rev. J. Worboys, the newly appointed Wesleyan minister to the Mahurangi circuit, seems to be making a good impression there.

That after living in Te Kopuru for upwards of thirty years, Mr and Mrs Boult with their daughter have left the district. Miss Boult received a handsome book in acknowledgment of her services in the Sunday School.

That Mr and Mrs Kinsey, Christchurch, have had several luncheon parties for Mr and Mrs Bracy and Miss Holryod.

That two gentlemen and a lady rode from Inglewood through the Awakino Kuiti country, a week or two ago, going afterwards, via Hari Hari, to Waitara. The latter part of the journey is rough for a lady. Bessie Doyle and party took this road, five days being occupied over it, whereas these later explorers only took half that time.

That last year’s flood in the Danevirke district was noted particularly for the enormous number of spiders who sought refuge on posts and flax sticks. The present flood, being earlier in the season, does not present such an array of insects, but in their place appear thousands of mice.

That the manager of the Black Flag Proprietary mine, Kalgoorlie, was fined /’s and costs for not reporting an accident in the mine within 24 hours of the occurrence.

That the flood on the Motoa Swamp disloged a great number of hares, and young 1 sports ’ have had a good time in filling their bags.

That H.M.S. ‘Rapid’ was in Auckland Harbour last week. H.M.S. ‘Ringdove’ left that port for Rarotonga on Monday, the ‘Goldfinch’ following suit on Wednesday. That from Northern Wairoa comes the account of an accident to a schoolboy at the Aoroa School. A young son of Mr J. B. Pulham was running a race with another lad, and while looking behind him to see where his companion was, he ran into another little fellow who was stooping down, and both rolled over together. It was found that young Pulham’s right leg was broken just above the knee, and the lad was carried home on a board and a doctor sent for. The leg is now doing as well as can be expected. The unfortunate boy, though only seven or eight years old, once before had the same leg broken.

That the Government have granted a compassionate allowance of a year and a half salary to the wido v of the late G. H. Mathieson, telegraph lineman, Auckland, killed in execution of his duty. That the largest road bridge yet built in the Colony has just been completed for the Rangitikei and Oroua County Councils by Mr J. Griffin, of Napier. It is known as the Vinegar Hill bridge, and is 407 feet in length, spanning the Rangitikei River.

That the calling in of all defaced coin by the Government, through the Bank of New Zealand, will prove a boon to many business people, and church people as well. One clergyman states that he stands to save at least /la month by the Bank taking the coins which they before refused. The operation continues till the middle of August.

That Mrs Frank Roche, the new soprano singer in Auckland, is equally at home in ballad music as in oratorio or opera. She will be a great acquisition to Auckland. As Mrs Roche contemplates giving a public concert shortly, music lovers, and admirers of good singing generally, will have an opportunity of hearing this talented lady. That Mr Wilkin, of the Loan and Mercantile, Christchurch, brother of Mr Wilkin, of the Lyttelton Times, has resigned his position, and leaves for Auckland as soon as he can get his discharge. He is going into partnership with Mr Gruson, of Christchurch.

That the Children’s Flower Show (Auckland Association) will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 2tst. Lady Glasgow is patroness, and Professor Thomas president. Children entering for the gardening competition must send their names to the secretary, Mr Thos. Cranwell, ‘ Onetipa,’ Valley Road, Mount Eden, or to one of the stewards on or before July 20th. Pot plants must be cultivated four months before the Show, and the names sent in by Tuly 20th.