NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue VI, 10 February 1900, Page 273

NAPIER.

Dear Bee, February 2. In aid of the “More Men” Fund for South Africa a most successful supper was given at the Masonic by Mr Frank Moeller, when a number of the most prominent citizens were present, and His Worship the Mayor presided. Numerous speeches were made, notably by Major Chicken, Major Blvthe and Mr Cornford. The latter proposed the health of ‘‘Lieut. Hughes,” who left here with the first contingent, and whose promotion from the ranks will be heard of with delight by his many friends. Songs, recitations, etc., were given by Messrs Fielder, W. Hodgson, Morton, Parnell, T. Parker, Simpson, Harry Swan, and Taylor. The accompaniments were played by Mr W. Newbould. The National Anthem and “Bule Britannia” brought a most delightful evening to a close. Tea was given by- Mrs Bowen at the Tennis Courts on Saturday, when a large number of people were present, amongst others being Lady Whitmore, in terracotta silk; Mrs Bowen, wellfitting black and white eheck; Mrs Carlile also wore black and white; Mrs Nantes, white; Mrs Macdonald (Auckland), black and green; Miss Florence Watt, white pique; Miss Simcox, white drill. The Men's Doubles Tournament has been won by- Messrs Clarke and Brabazon. The Combined Doubles are not yet finished.

MARJORIE.