SOCIETY ON DITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XI, 12 September 1896, Page 336

SOCIETY ON DITS.

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That there was a reception at Government House last Saturday night for the golfers. Lady Glasgow kindly presenting the prizes. That much interest is taken in preparations for the Picton Fire Brigade social, which is to

eventuate on Wednesday. That the golfing visitors to Wellington were not having very favourable weather at first. It was raining every day off and on. That it intensifies the feelings of horror experienced in Blenheim at the news of the dreadful murder at Petone to learn that the victims were the parents of Mrs G. Kerr, of that town. The greatest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved lady. That in digging at Mr Mcßae’s place, Dunedin, there were unearthed the remains of a large eagle. The remains were covered by 12 feet of vegetable mould. They comprise all the wing and leg bones, a considerable part of the vertebrae, the pelvis, fourclaws, and five toe bones. The discoverer believes the eagle’s spread of wing must have been ten feet. The remains were found mixed with the bones of a moa, a kakapo duck, and an apparently huge goose. That there is an excellent entertainment on the tapis for Auckland folk just now. It comes off in the Remuera Hall, and is given in connection with St. Mark's Church. The evening fixed is Friday, September 18th. There is to be a clever musical comedy, written expressly for the occasion, a sort of burlesque on ‘The Taming of the Shrew,’ yclept ‘ The Shaming of Ye True,’and as the amateur actors are all of well-known ability, it is sure to attract a large audience.

That Mrs McMillan is giving an afternoon 1 At Home ’ to-day (Wednesday) to such of her friends as do not care for late evening parties.

That in the race week in Christchurch there was a feast of dissipations ; the next week it was a famine. That an accident occurred during the progress of the Hunt Club’s meet at Miramar, Wellington, on Saturday week. Miss Mary Skerrett, who was following the hounds, was thrown heavily to the ground through her horse swerving after it had jumped a ditch. Miss Skerret’s right arm was broken above the wrist, and she also sustained minor injuries. That one afternoon lately Mrs Secretan, of Fendalton, Christchurch, gave a small juvenile party for her daughter’s little friends. High tea was served between five and six, then dancing and games soon brought the time to nearly eight o’clock, when all dispersed, having had a thoroughly good evening.

That a very violent thunderstorm broke over New Plymouth on Saturday, August 29th. The rain was very heavy, and soon flooded the streets. The gardens were much damaged, and one in a gully completely was swept away.

That the Onehunga Tennis Club Masquerade Ball is causing quite an excitement among the society people of Auckland. It will take place on Friday, 18th September, at the Foresters’ Hall.

That at Rohotu on Wednesday, September 2nd, a gift auction was held in aid of ‘ hall improvements,’ which was followed by a ball. The sum made will enable the Committee to proceed with the improvements at once.

That an entertainment was given at Bell Block (Taranaki) on August 25th in connection with the local Cricket Club. Captain Cornwall occupied the chair. That Dunedin Society people are looking forward to the open evening of the gentlemen’s Savage Club, which is to be held on Monday.

That Miss Agnes Gillies Steel, who has resigned her position as assistant teacher of the Mount Eden Public School, Auckland, with the intention of being married in the course of a few weeks, was the recipient of a number of valuable wedding presents from members of the teaching staff and scholars from classes Ito 7. The presentation was made by Mr Alfred Hosking, who referred to the general regret that was felt throughout the school at her departure. He then handed over the presents, including a Dresden china silver mounted preserve jar and pair of vases, hand painted glass cake basket mounted in frosted silver, and a silver mounted breakfast cruet. Mr D. C. Brown suitably responded on behalf of the recipient. That the Hamilton whist party took place at Mr R. Sandes’ residence, last week, and was a pleasant affair. That an entertainment for the benefit of the Inglewood brass band was given in the Town Hall last week. The night being cold, the attendance was not so large as expected.

That the first of the second series of euchre parties in Hamilton came off last Friday evening, and was most successful under the management of Mrs Dr. Kenny, Mrs Stevens, and Miss Serancke. There were seven tables, and the prizes were won by Miss Jolly, a pretty fruit knife in case, and Miss Connie Jolly (who played as gentleman), a silk handkerchief. Mr W. Cussen and Miss Masefield were the boobies, the former winning a silk tie, the latter a blotting pad. Amongst the visitors present were Miss Wylde-Browne (Auckland) and Miss Pallarait (Gisborne).

That the whalers of Tory Channel are jubilant over the capture of two right whales lately. Though whales were very plentiful, and even took to disporting themselves in Picton Harbour, the whalers were unable to effect many captures. Several accidents occurred to the boats, and most of the whales escaped during the season.