NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XV, 15 April 1899, Page 496

NELSON.

Dear Bee, April 4. The Easter holidays are now ever, and it is to be hoped that in all places people were able to enjoy the same delightful kind of weather we had. Each day was perfect, and everyone seemed anxious to get as much fresh air as possible. On Thursday evening THE VOLUNTEERS mustered at the Drill shed, and, headed by the Garrison Band, marched to the port, where they embarked on the s.s. Corinna for Picton. en routefor the camp at Blenheim, Lieut. Col. Pitt being in command. They returned to Nelson on Tuesday morning, having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The College Cadets were unable to attend the Blenheim camp, so they had a small one all to themselves at Brightwater. under command of Capt. Littlejohn. On Friday the annual CRICKET MATCH between the Cable Bay and Nelson Post and Telegraph staffs was played' in Trafalgar Park. There was a large number of spectators, and theday was all that could be desired. The result was a decided win for the Cable Bay men, the margin being an innings and fifty-five ruins, J. Blackett making the highest score. Afternoon tea was provided by the Cable Bay staff, and at the conclusion of thematch the usual cheers were given. The holidays have been so beautifully warm and fine that several parties have gone CAMPING.

Mr and Mrs Booth and party have-

gone some miles up the Maitai Valley, camping near where they were at Cnristmas time. Mrs Harris, the Misses Harris (2), Duff. Trolove (2), Afeliae, and several others have gone in the direction of the Montere for their camp. Mr and Mrs H. Cock and family were for a few days at Wangamoa. (DELAYED.) Dear Bee, March 28. During the past week things socially have been very quiet, and in consequence there are no entertainments to record. The Garrison Band was to have given another popular moonlight concert on Friday evening, but owing to the inclemency of the weather it had to be postponed to a future date, much to the disappointment of many who had arranged to be present. We are still enjoying summer weather; in fact, it is unusually warm for this time of year, and shopkeepers must be in despair, for, though they display their winter goods to the very best advantage, we still much prefer our cottons and muslins. STYLISH STREET GOWNS. Mrs Percy Adams, smart costume of grey cashmere, hat en suite; Mrs E. F. W. Cooke, white pique coat and skirt, sailor hat; Mrs Sweet, becoming muslin gown finished with Nil green ribbons, chip hat trimmed with red and pink roses; Miss Wood, black velvet bodice trimmed with ecru lace, black skirt, hat to match; Mrs Richmond, black silk lustre, lace mantle, black bonnet with red roses; Miss Richmond, blue flowered muslin, hat with white ribbon and flow’ers; Mrs Kissling, heliotrope flowered muslin, large hat with black tips; Mrs Stephens, u lovely costume of grey, the skirt handsomely embroidered with white silk, vest of white chiffon, white chip hat trimmed with black velvet and white tips; Miss Gibson, white pique skirt, blouse of white muslin over pink, black hat; Miss Harris, pink flowered muslin, pink straw hat; Miss Mabel Harris, white muslin, blue and white chip hat; the Misses Webb-Bowen (2), black (mourning) costumes, white sailor hats; Miss Blackett, white pique, becoming hat to match trimmed with white feathers; Miss Pitt, white muslin over Nil green, hat trimmed with a profusion of shaded flowers; Miss F. Sealy, light blue cotton, black sash and tie, sailor hat; Miss Leggatt, white pique, sailor hat with red band; Miss Day (England), white linen, pink straw hat: Miss Browning (Stoke), black costume, sailor hat; Mrs De Castro (Stoke), grass lawn costume, black hat with pink flowers; Mrs Sommerville (Sydney), navy coat and skirt; Miss Huddleston, grey coat and skirt; Mrs H. Dodson, fawn cloth costume; Miss Gannaway, white pique, black hat with coloured flowers; Miss A. Bell, light pink blouse over cream muslin, black skirt, black sailor hat; Mrs Smith (Melbourne), handsome black silk with jet, bonnet to match with heliotrope flowers; Mrs Robinson, black costume with vest of yellow silk, bonnet to match, with yellow flowers; Miss Poole, black and white striped cambric; Miss Houlker, white pique, Leghorn hat with pink roses.

PHYLLIS.