NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XX, 19 May 1900, Page 949

NELSON.

Dear Bee. May 7. 'the Harmonic Society's concert on Thursday evening was a great success. The Theatre Royal was so crowded in every part that extra seats had to ba brought in. The first part of the programme consisted of an instrumental overture, and Gade’s “The Erl King’s Daughter,” and the second of miscellaneous vocal and instrumental music. The solo parts in the cantata were taken by Mrs Snodgrass, Miss Clarice Hunt, and Mr H. Kidson, and were well rendered. Mrs Snodgrass had a short but difficult part with some very high notes. Her voice is clear and sweet. Miss Hunt was in splendid voice. All her numerous solos were artistically sung. Mr Kidson was evidently suffering from a cold, but it is always a pleasure to hear him sing. In the second part the gem of the evening' was undoubtedly Miss Hunt's song from Gounod's “Irene.” which was sung with exquisite delicacy and taste. Her rich notes rang through the building, and at file conclusion the applause from the delighted audience was almost deafening, nor would they cease till Miss Hunt came forward to •sing again. All the ladies of the chorus and the soloists wore white. Amongst the very crowded audience were noticed Sirs Mules, black, white laee. cap; Miss Mules, pink silk evening blouse, white opera cloak, black skirt; Mrs Richmond; Miss Richmond, black evening dress finished with pale blue silk: Mrs Sclanders, grey and black striped silk: Mrs Adams, smart blouse of pink pleated chiffon relieved with black, black silk skirt; Mrs Sweet, dainty blouse ot white laee trimmed with pink bebe ribbon: Mrs Sealy, black, white laee cap; Miss E. Sealy, pink blouse, dark skirt; Airs C. Watts, black; Mrs J. Sharp, bright pink silk evening blouse, black skirt; her sister, Mrs W. Trolove, wore black relieved with white; Mrs Richardson, dark electric blue silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Brabant (Auckland), heliotrope towered muslin; Miss Webb-Bowen, while opera cloak over dark dress; Mrs Vining, cigar brown: Mrs Childs, royal blue velvet trimmed with white lace insertion; Miss Perrin, white muslin over pink; Miss Bunny, black silk; Mrs Felt; Mrs Leggatt, black; Miss V.

Leggatt, pretty pink frock; Miss Day, white opera cloak over evening dress; Mrs and Miss Preshaw; Mrs Wood, black silk, lace cap; Mrs Robinson; Miss Boole, lighf blue silk blouse; Mrs A. Mackay, black; Miss Mackay, white silk and chiffon; Mrs Cock, grey satin; Mrs Bell; Miss Aggie Bell, blue evening dress; Miss Huddleston, blaek; Miss Ledger; Miss Crump, blue with white lace yoke; and many others.

On Wednesday evening a very large number of people attended at the Provincial Hall, when a SOCIAL

was given to the Very Rev. Dean Mahoney in commemoration of his silver jubilee of twenty-five years' service as the Roman Catholic parish priest of Nelson. The hall was prettily decorated with flags, ferns and flowers, being the work of the energetic committee. All sections of the community, without respect to creed, were, present, for Dean Mahoney is most popular with all, and everyone felt they would like to offer their congratulations bn tlus occasion. Many complimentary speeches were made to the Dean during the evening, and Dr. Duff on behalf of the parishioners and the citizens of Nelson presented him with a beautifully illuminated address and purse of eighty sovereigns. An excellent musical programme was provided, those taking part being Mrs A. P. Burnes, Mrs (Dr.) Roberts, Mrs Walker, Miss Driscoll, Miss Scott, Messrs Reunart, Coney. A. C. Maginnity, O’Beirne. and Naylor. Refreshments were also provided. Amongst those present were the Ven. Archdeacon Devoy, vice-general of the diocese, the Ven. Rev. Father Lewis, diocesan administrator, who acted as a delegation from the Archbishop; Rev. Father George (Nelson), Dr. and Mrs Duff, Mr and Mrs Maequarrie. Mr and Mrs A. P. Burnes, Dr. and .Mrs Roberts. Mr Ji Harlev (Mayor), Miss Harley. Mr Graham, M.H.R., Mr C. Y. Fell, Mr and Mrs Trask. Judge Robinson, Mrs Robinson, and many others.

All the pupils attending the Girls' College were very sad on Wednesday morning when they were informed that Miss Gibson, the lady principal, had given up her- position and would not return to college next term. Miss Gibson has always been a great favourite and much beloved by the girls, and her loss will be very greatly felt by parents, pupils, and teachers, but all join in wishing- her every future happiness.

PHYLLIS.