NELSON

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XXV, 18 June 1898, Page 774

NELSON

Dear Bee, June 7. On Tuesday the Misses Pitt gave an AFTERNOON TEA for Miss Fowler, of Masterton, who is their guest. Quite a large number of friends were present, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Miss Leggatt sang, and Miss Webb Bowen played in her usual brilliant manner. Tea and the cakes were delicious, and the dainty sweets were much appreciated. Amongst those present were Mrs Robison, the Misses Browning, Preshaw (2), George (Auckland), Robertson, Leggatt, Richmond, Duncan, (Wellington), Webb Bowen, Bell, Levien, Hunter Brown, etc. During the last week the Premier and Mrs Seddon have paid Nelson a short visit, arriving here on Friday and leaving again on Monday. They were the guests of the Mayor and Mrs Trask at Gunnersbury House. The Premier came especially to deliver his lo n g-pro m i sed LECTURE on his Jubilee trip, in aid of the Maitai bridges. /Xlthough the notice to the publie was short and hurried, there was a fairly large audience in the theatre, and the address was greatly enjoyed. The Premier was pleasant and chatty throughout, and occasionally he rose to eloquence, and even pathos. On arrival at the theatre, Mr Seddon was welcomed bv the members of the Maitai Bridges Committee and thanked for his kindness in giving the lecture. The Mayor (Mr Trask) presided. On Saturday afternoon a special MASONIC MEETING was held by the Lodge Victory, No. 40, N.Z.C., to welcome M.W. Bro. Right Hon. R. J. Seddon. Though the summons was short and the hour inconvenient, there was a moderately large gathering of the brethren at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The M.W.G.M., accom-

panied by Grand Lodge officers, P.D. G.M. Dr. Boor and Bro. De Castro, was received with the highest honours, and afterwards deilivered an appropriate address, loiter in the afternoon the Premier left by special train for Wakefield, where he gave a political address.

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