UPOKONGARO.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XXII, 28 November 1896, Page 117

UPOKONGARO.

Dear Bee. November 18. Upokongaro was last night the scene of unusual gaiety. to welcome the Bishop and Mrs Wallis was given by the congre gation of St. Mary’s Church. At was the first social ever held in this pretty little township, and much anxiety was felt by its promoters but the success of the evening must have exceeded all hopes, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent. Brantubs, in which were really pretty and useful things for grown ups. as well as toys for the children, were under the able care of the Misses McKelvie and Cowper. The best prize was drawn from the • bath ’by Mr Ted Cowper; it was a beautiful bridal doll. Tea and coffee tables were presided over by Mesdames D’Anvers. Rowe, and Robertson, assisted by Misses Brandon and Gribben, and Messrs McKelvie. Bagnall. Robertson. Owen, and Cowper. Several musical items were given during the evening. A violin solo from Miss Gribben was a treat Songs were sung by Mr Anderson. ‘The Powder Monkey, and ‘ The Twins,’ and Mr Vaughan. ‘The Flight of Ages.’ ’The Magpie.’and by special request, ‘ The Tin Gee Gee.’ Among those present were Mrs Walli< in a handsome black an t blue striped crepon ; Miss Harding (Wellington) looking well, with Mrs Montgomerie and Miss Sybil, and Mrs Anderson, who wore a pretty bonnet with heliotrope flowers; Mrs Eustace Brandon (Wellington*, black moird and amber; Miss Brandon, white muslin; Mrs Humphries wore a dark skirt, and very pretty blouse of heliotrope crepon and black ribbon : Mrs Leonard Vaughan played the accompaniments, wearing a pretty pale pink blouse and black crepon skirt. Messrs Humphries. Speed. Brandon, Owen, Robertson, and many others, including many Maoris, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy all the proceedings, were present. Addresses were given by Bishop Wallis and the Rev. Herman. On Sunday morning Holy Communion and confirmation were held in the church for the first time by the Bishop, assisted by the Rev. Herman and Freer (the latter the guest of Mrs Humphries). The Bishop and Mrs Wallace were the guests of Mrs D’Anvers. ‘Cuiworth.’and after service Mrs Rowe very kindly entertained about forty guests at dinner, amongst whom were Mrs Wallis. Mr Herman. Mrs and Miss Brandon, and a number of members from the Wangmui Church who were kindly assisting at, the con firmation service.

The only draw-back was. as usual in this district, torrents of rain, which luckily came after people had started for church, so did not prevent a full congregation from being present.

ELSIE.