NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XVIII, 31 October 1896, Page 565

NELSON.

Dear Bee, October 15. On Saturday afternoon the ANNUAL SPORTS of the Nelson College boys were held in the spacious grounds in front of the College. The weather was beautifully fine, and, as usual on this occasion, a great many people were present. Keen interest was taken in all the events, which were got off promptly, and in several instances there were very pretty races and finishes.

Many old boys entered for the competitions open to them, in which C. Broad won the 100Yds., and M. Boner (a former winner of the College Senior Cup) won the 220Yds. in fine style. Among the present boys P. Mulea stood out conspicuously in all events, easily winning the Senior Cun with 23 pointe, N. Fell coming next with 14 points. The Junior Cup was won by Gerald Fell with a total of 19j points; W. Moyes and C. Preshaw came next with 15 points each. After the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs Mules, the winners being heartily applauded. At the close cheers were given for Mrs Mules, for the Governors of the College, for Mr Joynt, the Principal, and also for Mr C. Major, a former master, who gave a handsome medal for the 220Yds. Open Handicap (won by N. Fell). Afternoon tea was provided by the Lady Matron, Miss Ollivier, and excellent music was supplied by the Garrison Band. Now I must describe some of the pretty frocks worn. Miss Ollivier, who, I am sorry to say, has had the misfortune to sprain her ankle, and so was unable to walk about, wore black, with small white hat; Mrs Mules, black crepon, silk and lace mantle with jet, small black bonnet with lilac flowers ; Mrs Broad, green cloth, bonnet to match; Mrs Browne Wood, black; Mrs Percy Adams, stylish gown of black silk crepon lined throughout with Nilgreen silk, bodice of Nil green silk and

chiffon, hat of shot green straw with shaded pink flowers; Mrs (Dr.) Roberta, black crepon with large sleeves of blue and black striped silk, large black hat with magenta flowers; Mrs J. Sharp, navy serge jacket and skirt, shot green toque ; Mrs Kieeling, black skirt, grey lustre blouse trimmed with green velvet, black hat with Trilby ribbons ; Mrs de Castro, black crepon gown, pretty sailor bat with white veil; Mrs E. F. W. Cooke, navy skirt and jacket, with lilac silk waistcoat, hat to match ; Miss Gibson, light blue silk blouse, black skirt, black hat with upstanding bows of blue ; Miss Huddleston, shot lustre with facings of heliotrope silk, white hat; the Misses Fell (two), black skirts and jackets, white sailor hats ; Miss Mildred Fell (Picton) also wore black with facings of white serge, sailor hat; Mrs Glasgow; Miss Glasgow, blue-grey costume, sailor hat; Miss Sealy, stylish navy skirt and jacket, white blouse, sailor

bat; Miss F. Sealy, white blouse, black skirt, large white sailor bat; Miss Leggatt, grey zephyr trimmed with cream insertion, white straw bat; Miss Gribben, heliotrope silk blonse, black skirt, black bat with heliotrope ribbons; Miss Watt, shot red and green lustre, green straw toque; Miss Heaps, black serge; Miss Wood, grey tweed faced with green silk, small white hat; Mies Preshaw, pink blouse, dark skirt, sailor bat; Miss Mabel Atkinson, black gown, small black jet bonnet; Mies Ethel Mackay, pretty grey frock, white sailor hat and veil; Miss Perrin also wore a grey costume. AT THE OPENING OF THE BOWLING GREEN delicious afternoon tea was served by Mrs H. Edwards and the Misses Edwards. Mrs Edwards wore black with coloured flowers in her bonnet; Miss Edwards, black skirt, electric blue blouse with white spots, black hat; her sisters wore dark skirts and light blouses, sailor bats. Others present were Mesdames Lyall, J. Sharp, Sealy, Brown, Ledger, Turnbull (Napier), Miss Ledger, Mesdames Mackay, Roberts, Miss Mackay, and others. _ H.M.S. ‘Lizard* arrived from Wellington on Tuesday morning, and will remain here until Friday, when she proceeds to Picton. The captain and officers have been entertained by the Mayor (Mr F. Trask), Mr Percy Adams, and others.

Phyllis.