BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XXI, 21 November 1896, Page 86

BLENHEIM.

Dear Bee, November 10. The second day of the SPRING HACK MEETING was scarcely so bright and cheerful as on the first, the sky having become rather overcast, and though there were some remarkably good races, the attendance was even smaller. Mr Piper was most successful as starter both days, and after starting the last race on the second day just in front of the Stand, was accorded very hearty applause, the horses getting away in fine style. Very few smart costumes were worn, but Mrs Clouston’s stylish satin dress, and Mrs Vavasour’s pale blue embroidered muslin, and chic hat trimmed with bows of blue and green ribbon and forget-me-nots, attracted notice. I thought that I had chronicled the LAST DANCE FOR THE SEASON, but there is still one more, which took place last Wednesday in the Good Templars’ Hall. The night, fortunately, was very cool, and as the floor was in capital order, and the music more tuneful than usual, as a piano had been lent for the occasion, all enjoyed themselves immensely. I must explain that the piano that belongs to the Hall seems to have met with many vicissitudes, with the result that those of the notes that are not dumb are vilely out of tune. Of course it is out of the question to sing to it. On this occasion, however, we were enabled to listen to the dance music without feeling impelled to seek for an axe to shatter the instrument, and during the evening were charmed with some songs, one by Miss Simson, whose sweet, clear voice was heard to advantage in ‘Mona,’ and one by Mr Mirams. who sang ‘Tell Her I Love Her So,’ with great taste. Some of the ladies present were Mrs Malcolm, in a dark skirt, pink evening blouse : Mrs Greenfield. who looked well in black velvet with richly embroidered front to bodice and skirt, bodice filled in with pink chiffon; Mesdames Mac Shane, Carey, Johnston ; Mrs Thompson, cream ; Mrs Rogers, lustrous grey satin blouse, black lace skirt; Miss Eyes; Miss Gillingham, becoming black dress ; Miss Johnston, Miss C. Johnston. Miss Rhoda Barnett, and Miss Clara Farmar, whose duets of dance music contributed so much to the success of the evening: Miss K. Hewitt, Miss E. Bull. Miss Green. Miss Williams, who looked well in a pretty pale pink dress : Misses E. and K Ball, and Miss M. Rogers, who was pretty in green velvet; Miss Carey, black velvet and pink azaleas; Mrs Wilson, in becoming peacock-blue dress, with very pale pink silk sleeves and pink roses in her hair. Yesterday, the Prince of Wales’ Birthday, was a lovely day, and numberless vehicles of all descriptions, from drags to sulkies, even the humble dray being called into requisition, were to be seen leaving the town at a very early hour laden with those, young and old. who intended to pass the day in picnicking. Numbers also went on horseback. The Friendly Societies held their annual sports in Pioton yesterday. and as the Railway Department issued excursion tickets, which also admitted to the sports ground, crowds of people left by train for that pretty little place, where no doubt they passed a very enjoyable day. as those who did not care for sports could go out boating. There was also a dance there in the evening in aid of the Institute Building Funds, at which many of the Blenheim neonle intended to be present.

people intended to oe present.

Frida.