NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue X, 5 March 1898, Page 291

NELSON.

Dear Bee, February 23. The new gymnasium at the Boys’ College, Nelson, was used last week for the first time. It is a fine roomy building, 60ft by 30ft, with 16ft studs, and the north front has been finished with facings and pinnacles to harmonise with the front of the College itself. The whole structure reflects great credit on the builder, Mr W. J. Marris. Swimming Sports in connection with the Boys’ College, Nelson, were held last Wednesday. The championship was won by F. Stuckey. Last Friday and Saturday afternoons matches were played between the PALMERSTON NORTH BOWLERS and the representatives of the Nelson Club. The result on the first day was an easy win for the Nelson players, though in the second rink the scoring was almost even. The following were the scores : —No. 1 rink— Palmerston North — Messrs Reed, Wastney, Bunting, and Kibblewhite (skip), 14; Nelson—Messrs Redgrave, Sharp, Mansford, and Heaps (skip), 28. No. 2 rink —Palmerston North — Messrs Gledhill, Bennett, and Bryant (skip), 22; Nelson — Messrs Rutherford, Baigent, Rout, and Preshaw (skip), 24. On Saturday the visitors were victorious, making 48, when they played Messrs Edwards, Flett, Trask, Baigent, Catley, Brown, Watt, and Mansford, who only managed to score 29. The visitors were entertained at a smoke concert on Friday evening, and during their stay were also driven out to Appleby and Waimea West. Mr Wastney, of the Nelson Club, acted as substitute for Mr Buick for the Palmerston North team in all the matches. There was a large assemblage of visitors on the bowling green to witness the match. Afternoon tea and a most delicious variety of cakes were provided by Mrs and Miss Baigent,

the wife and daughter of the President. Mrs Baigent wore a black costume. white Alpine hat with black trimmings: Miss Baigent looked pretty in a blue grey coat and skirt, chip hat with red roses; Mrs Robinson, black silk and crepon bonnet relieved with light flowers; Mrs Preshaw; Mrs Simson, rich black silk gown, bonnet to match; Mrs Trask, handsome black robe with ecru lace on bodice, stylish bonnet of lace, with pink ribbon, bows and flowers; Mrs A. Glasgow, red and white striped cambric, sailor hat; Mrs Sealy, black crepon with silk trimmings, bonnet with red flowers; Mrs J. Sharp, black and white striped cambric, black sailor hat; Mrs Raine, pink gown, small hat en suite; Mrs Brown; Mrs R. Jackson; the Misses Preshaw (2), light blouses, dark skirts, sailor hats; Miss Gannaway, white muslin with finishings of gold silk; Miss Sealy, dainty white muslin, sailor hat; Miss F. Sealy, stylish costume of black lustre with vest of shot green silk, black hat en suite; Miss Gribben; Miss Edwards, white muslin, black chip hat with red flowers; Miss E. Edwards, heliotrope: Miss —. Edwards wore white; Miss Greenfield, fawn drill; the Misses Lightfoot (2); Miss Bonnington, etc. The same afternoon at tennis Mrs and Miss Bunny provided the tea. Amongst those present were Mrs Percy Adams, white pique skirt, red and white blouse ; Mrs King-don, pretty green and white cambric; Mrs Sweet; Mrs Robinson; the Misses Pitt (2), Heaps, Leggatt, Harris, Perrin, Ledger, Pearce, Gribben, Huddleston. Fell (2), and many others. Phyllis.