BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVI, 14 October 1899, Page 690

BLENHEIM.

Dear Bee, October 2. On the evening of the day on which 1 last wrote to you, the Liederkranz met for the final practice, as, when first started, it was decided to carry it on only for six months. However, in-

stead of the usual practice, the conductress (Mrs Lucas) had prepared a programme and induced several of the young members, who had not taken solos before, to come forward, and it was very pleasant to listen to the fresh voices, and find talent where it had been almost unsuspected before. Such societies are of great value to young singers, enabling them to read music with greater facility, and are, moreover, a pleasant resource in the winter evenings. Those who sang solos were Mrs Black, Mrs Mclntosh, Mrs F. Shaw, ami the Misses E. Ball, C. Farmar. Healy, R. Bull. Wemyss, and Mrs Lucas ami Miss Ladley sang a duet very pleasingly. Miss Ferguson and Miss May Nosworthy played some piano selections brilliantly. At the conclusion of the programme the young ladies handed round refreshments, which they had provided, and Mrs Lucas was presented with a handsome drawing-room chair from the members'as a memento of many pleasant meetings. Miss May Lucas, who was pianist to the Society, also received a small douceur. '

On Wednesday evening the HIBERNIAN SOCIAL took place, and-the very large attendance completely falsified the pessemistie predictions of those who said nobody would go. there had been too many socials, and similar things of a like discouraging nature. All the arrangements were admirable; the hall was decorated with palms and innumerable gay flags, the floor and music capital, and last, but not least, the supper was beyond criticism. Emerald green drapery was arranged on the table and showed up the bright jellies and trifles, and the beautiful flowers’ A few of the guests were in fancy dress, among whom was the secretary .8- onnolly), wtio represented I harles L. in a very handsome costume; Miss Wooster was “Night,” and wore a black dress, dotted with’silver stars, and a crescent moon and star on her head; Miss Scollard was “Maid of Enn,” her white dress sprinkled ff reen and gold shamrocks, and she wore a green cap, enriched with gold; Miss — Ball was “Queen of Hearts, and her white dress was •bordered with red hearts, and she wore a gilt crown, from, which depended a white veil; Mr B. Ball was a “Chinaman.” with orthodox pig-tail; Mr F. Morrison, a “Highwayman,” and Messrs A. Jackson and Grey were “Sailors.” Quite the prettiest and most graceful dress was worn by Miss Hill. It was a Grecian costume of cream, bordered with gold. Others present were Mrs Corrv, who wore black, with frills of scarlet chiffon; Mrs Morrison, black; Mrs F. Hale black skirt, stylish evening blouseMrs T. O’Leary, black, with red frontMrs H. V. Browne, black skirt and heliotrope blouse, covered with black lace; Mrs S, Connolly, who looked well in white broche, relieved with green; Mrs F. Houldsworth; Mrs J. Hodgson’, white muslin, over pale blue; Mrs j’ Ball, black dress, with pale blue frillsMrs Scollard; Mrs Rothwell, black, with pink chiffon trimmings; Mrs Morris; Miss Leahy, pale blue silk blouse, trimmed with silver passementerie, black skirt; Miss J. McCabe; Miss Rearden, pale blue dress ; the Misses Morrison (3); Miss O’Leary, black skirt, pink blouse; Miss Houldsworth; Miss O’Dwyer; Miss Cameron, white; Miss Dudding (Auckland)’ dark skirt, pale blue evening* bodice* Miss Ewart, Miss Fiven, Miss Heglin’ Miss Freeth, the Misses Chandler (2)’ Berryman (2). Register (2), Priddle’ and Messrs T. O’Leary, Barry, Rearden, Wanden, Wooster, O’Dwyer (2) Strictland (2), Robinson, F. Shaw w’ Smith, Rothwell, Nolari, J. J. J. Lang, Fathers Goggan and Fahy’ and many others.

I hear that Mrs F. Greenfield, who has been ill for several .weeks, is nowimproving in health, to the relief of her friends.

A very interesting match took place at the golf links on Saturday afternoon between the gentlemen who were competing for the silver cup given by Dr. Cleghorn, and. though I do not know the scores, Mr Bunting was the winner, with Mr L. Griffiths runnerup, one point behind. The play was remarkably good.

FRTDA.