NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue IV, 27 January 1900, Page 177

NELSON.

Dear Bee, January 15. This has been one of Nelson’s quiet weeks, very little of any interest taking place. Two afternoons last week were spent in cricket. TARANAKI V. NELSON. Several of the City’s team and members of the Nelson Association met the visiting team at the Port, and the next morning the Taranaki representatives were formally welcomed at the Council Chambers by the Mayor and the Nelson cricketers and several other townspeople. The pitch, in Trafalgar Park, which was in splendid condition, having been carefully prepared by Mr Haggitt and Mr IL Batchelor, was spoilt for the day by a sudden, but heavy, shower of rain; so a new wicket had to quickly be prepared. The. result of the game was a win for Nelson by twelve runs. There was not a very large attendance owing probably to the threatening appearance of the weather. Delicious afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Walker, the Misses Burford and others. On Friday evening Mr Graham, M.H.R., .entertained his various election committees at a large SOCIAL, held in the Provincial Hall. There

were about five hundred present, and one and all pronounced it a great success. The lion. R. Seddon was amongst the guests, having come from Wellington on purpose to take part in the function. The proceedings began on .Mr Graham's birthday and finished on the anniversary of Mr Seddon*s wedding day. Suitable speeches were made by Mr Graham, Mr Seddon and Mr J. Harley (Mayor). Delightful music and games was the programme for the early part of the evening, and dancing for the latter part. Mr Seddon opening the dancing with Mrs Graham. The supper was all anyone, eould desire, the table 'being literally covered with dainties and delicacies of all kinds. The proceedings terminated with cheers for Mr and Mrs Graham. Mrs Graham, sen., who had the seat of honour during the evening, Mr and Mrs Seddon.

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