SOCIETY ON DITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 545

SOCIETY ON DITS.

That certainly one of the most novel and entertaining features of the Auckland Easter Carnival was the Bulletin edited bv Mr Alfred Cox. The art of pleasant punning is apparently well understood by Mr Cox, who enlivened the little publication by many ‘ quips and cranks,’ and in addition contributed a little story to the issue. That Mrs Palmer, ‘Woodford,’ Papanui, Christchurch, gives a dance, when Miss Joan Lee and Miss Wilder will be launched into society. That Mrs H. Cotterill has issued invitations for a dance next week in Christchurch. That the proprietor of the Te Aroha News is bringing out a weekly city supplement, which will be circulared in Auckland. That a very enjoyable dance came off" at ‘ Rocklands,’ Auckland, last Friday evening. The house is so well suited to entertainments of this nature that the guests were loathe to leave. That the public generally, and the Picton people in particular, think the powers that be might have sent a man-of-war to grace the proceedings on Easter Monday. On such an occasion, an event which concerns the whole colony, the presence of one ship of the fleet would have lent eclat to the proceedings. That Mrs Ledingham, Auckland, had a very pleasant musical evening on Wednesday. That the Rev. H. C. Frere, who is at present in charge of the Gore Ang>ican parish, has accepted an appointment to a chaplaincy at Beyrout, in Syria. Mr Frere will also have charge of several native schools. He will be much missed in New Zealand. That Miss Tuckey’s fortnightly assembly dances recommenced on Wednesday evening in Wellington. That news from New Caledonia states that M. Feillet, the Governor, is expected to reach Noumea about the end of May from his visit Home. The Earl of Dunmore received a very cordial welcome at Noumea. The Earl is mentioned by the Noumea papers as the managing director of the Nickel Company in New Caledonia, which was formed some time ago in London by Mr J. Higginson. That at the wreck of the ‘ Zuleika ’ very great pluck was displayed by one of the apprentices, Herbert Bellitt (son of Captain Bellitt, of the ship ‘Corelli,’ trading out of Liverpool), who, after being washed back three times, went to the rescue of one of the sailors and pulled him out of the water. That Mrs Sowerby, Auckland, has resumed her popular dancing classes. That the Picton Rowing Club ball on Easter Monday was a great success, and reflects credit on the management. The public will look forward to other events of the same kind. The success was financially, as well as socially, a thorough one. An afternoon tea was given by Miss Beswick, Fendalton, to Miss Eva Helmore, as a farewell gathering of the Christchurch Girls’ Boating Club prior to her marriage. That several opossums were liberated in the Taranaki district last year, but nothing has since been heard of them. That the Easter services in Holy Trinity Church, Picton, were commented upon very favourably by visitors from much larger towns. The sermons preached by the vicar, the Rev. A. H. Sedgwick, were considered specially clever and interesting, whilst the musical service astonished strangers, who had no idea that so small a place could shine in that respect. That the Port Chalmers crew won the respect of all Picton by their gentlemanly behaviour during their stay there. Being very musical, they kindly volunteered their services for church services, and rendered very valuable assistance in the Anglican Church on Easter Sunday. Messrs Platts, Ross, and Bauchope taking parts in the anthems. They also assisted the ladies of the place very efficiently in a benefit concert and won kudos from all sides. That Mrs Henry Rose, Wellington, gave a progressive euchre party on Friday evening. That Mr C. B. Lever, secretary to the Star Football Club, Taranaki, has been presented with a Massive gold Albert chain as a token of the Club’s appreciation of his service, he having been secretary to the Club since its inauguration. That several gaities are on the tapis this week in Picton, being farewell parties to the Seymour family. A large private social, and some afternoons, are among the dissipations talked of. That a bold step is contemplated by the Wanganui Borough Council, they having under consideration the question of imposing a tax on bicycles. One member has urged that a tax of los a year be imposed, and the money spent in forming a track for cyclists throughout the streets of the town. It is to be hoped something of the kind will be done in other towns. That Picton people are proud of their boy champions. Fredericks and Smith, winners of the Champion Pairs, are only about eighteen years of age. That the Waikato hounds will hold their first meet of the season at Mr W. M. Douglas', Taniahere, on May sth.