NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue V, 30 July 1898, Page 152

NAPIER.

Dear Bee, July 21. The meet of the HAWKE’S BAY HOUNDS yesterday was held on the Marine Parade near the Masonic Hotel, and between ten and eleven o’clock in the morning the huntsmen set out for Petane. Amongst those who took part in the hunt were:—Mr Kinross White, Mr A. Deane, Mr E. Watt, Mr Jackson, Mr Scott, Miss Jackson, Mr Sunderland, Mr Walker, Mrs Sunderland, Miss Ormond, Mr Thomson, Mr Hill, Mr Campbell. Mr Abbott, Mt Ellingham. The day was one of the coldest experienced in Napier this winter, and rain fell at intervals all the morning, so that very few people ventured to drive out to see the hounds throw off at Petane.. The third of the WINTER DANCES

was held yesterday evening at the Theatre Royal, and though there were not so many people as at the last one, which was ‘fancy dress,’ the ball went off successfully and those present spent a pleasant evening. The ballroom as usual was prettily decorated with mirrors, Chinese lanterns and ferns, and the supper table arrangements were very effective. The floor was in excellent condition and inspiriting- music was supplied by a string band. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Wood, Mrs Hamlin, Mrs Nairn, Mrs Thomson, Mrs Lusk, Miss Wood, Mrs Ronald, Miss Nairn, Miss Watt, Miss Florence. Watt, Miss T. Nairn, Mrs Lines, Mrs Wenley, Mrs Gaisford, Mrs Sunderland, Mrs Fenwick, Miss Balfour, Miss Jackson, Miss Gillum, Mrs Reece, Mr Cornford, Mr Hughes, Miss Morecroft, Mrs McLean, Mr Campbell. Mr A’Deane, Mr Scott, Mr McLean, Mr Heath. Mr Watt, Mr White, Mr Ormond, Mr Abbott, Mr Stewart, etc.

The fourth of the Ladies' Handicap Golf Matches for the medal took place at Waiohiki, Napier, on Saturday afternoon, and in spite of a boisterous wind which blew nearly all day, there were, a great many people at the Links, and some good scores were made. Miss Florence Watt was the winner of the match with a score of 98, and a handicap of 12, which made the total 86; Mrs Wenley second, 100, handicap 7. total 93; Miss Hindmarsh third, 101, handicap 3, total 101; Miss Newbould 121, handicap 20, total 101, also came third in the list; Miss

Tuke fifth, 109, handicap 5, total 104; Miss Wood sixth, 105, scratch; Miss Peacock seventh, 113, handicap 2, total 111.

A Men’s Match for the medal also took place and the following are some of the scores made:—Mr Barron 146, handicap 25, total 121; Mr Dawson 148, handicap 25, total 123; Mr Lines 144, handicap 18, total 126; Mr Morris 135, handicap 7, total 128; Mr Wood 130, scratch; Mr Kennedy 137, handicap 3, total 134; Mr Peacock 142, handicap 5, total 137; Mr Burke 158, handicap 20, total 138. A CONVERSAZIONE recently held in Napier in aid of the Presbyterian Church at the Port, went off most successfully, and all present spent an enjoyable evening. Miss M. Puflett gave much pleasure by her singing of ‘Old Madrid,’ the Misses Puflett gave a pretty pianoforte trio, Mr D’Autherau sang ‘The Flight of Ages,’ Miss Lorkin sang ‘Cavalry,’ Mr C. Greening contributed ‘The Village Blacksmith,’ Miss N. Caulton gave a vocal solo, ‘One Heart Divine.’ The accompaniments were played by the Misses D’Autherau, Caulton and Palmer, and several choruses were given by the choir and much enjoyed by the audience. The Rev. A. Aforrison and the Rev. W. Parsonson gave interesting addresses and were listened to with great attention.

A cordial welcome home from England was given to Captain Russell, M.H.R., when he, accompanied hy Mrs Russell, arrived a| Hastings station, on Saturday evening, July 16. Many of the prominent citizens, including Mr Fitzroy, the Mayor, were there to receive him. Mi- Fitzroy, on behalf of the Hastings residents, heartily welcomed him, and said that if it had not been Saturday evening, on which many of the tradesmen could not get away, a social gathering would have been held in honour of Captain and Mrs Russell, but that it was hoped that one would be arranged to take place at no distant date. Mr Beilby also made a speech, and Captain Russell afterwards thanked those present for the reception given to him, and said that he had greatly enjoyed his trip to England, but did not expect to visit it again for the next twenty years. At the end of his speech he was accorded three hearty cheers.

MARJORIE.