SOCIETY ON DITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XIX, 7 November 1896, Page 18

SOCIETY ON DITS.

That much satisfaction is expressed at the continued improvement in the health of Lady Glasgow. That Mr T. Corkill, of the Bank of New Zealand, and Mrs Corkill arrived in Auckland from Sydney last week.

That the officers and men of H.M.S. ‘ Lizard ’ enjoyed themselves immensely while in Picton, and would like to have remained in that pleasant little port longer than they did.

That Mrs Alfred Buckland’s dance at * Highwic,’ Newmarket, on Tuesday. November 17th, will be the windup of the Auckland dancing season. That the work of planting Marsland Hill, New Plymouth, with trees and shrubs by the Scenery Preservation Society is proceeding apace, and will prove an attractive resort when finished.

That a young man. who some four years ago began to study shorthand at the Young Men’s Christian Association classes, is now occupying the position of shorthand instructor in a large business college in Chicago. The lad is a New Zealander, a native of Christchurch. That Commander De Crespigny, of H.M.S. ‘Lizard,’ wrought havoc amongst the Blenheim rabbits, judging by the number he brought back to Picton. That all the candidates for the Taranaki, Egmont, and Hawera districts are touring the country, delivering addresses at all the townships.

That Mrs Grace Neil, lady Inspector of Hospital, etc., was greatly pleased with the condition of the Picton hospital during her late inquisitorial visit, and expressed her opinion that the management was perfect.

That the Floral Fdte to be held in the Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, on Monday, November 9th, promises to be a great success.

That the water has been shut off from the Petroleum bore of Moturoa (Taranaki) and a careful test gives the capacity of the well at eight barrels a day. That Rev. — Monro, a Prohibitionist lecturer, stated in New Plymouth that the ministers in New Zealand were bought over by the liquor ring.

That football is not the only bone-smashing game played by the rising generation. Master Frank Scott (Picton) had his arm splintered by a blow from a cricket ball the other day.