NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XVIII, 4 May 1901, Page 851

NELSON.

(DELAYED.) Dear Bee, April 22 An enjoyable CONCERT was given in the Shelboume-street schoolroom on Monday evening in aid of the Cathedral choir fund. The room was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and there were quite a large -number present. A well arranged programme was prepared, and almost every item was encored. Pianoforte selections were played by Master Vernon Rout and Miss D. Knapp; Miss P. Buchanan played a violin solo; duets were sung by the Misses Driscoll (2) and Messrs Lucas

and A. C. Magi unity; and songs were contributed by Miss I.eggatt, Miss Hanby. Miss Driscoll. Miss Mackay, the Rev. J. P. Kempthorne. Messrs Lucas and Maginnity. all of which were greatly appreciated by the audience. Miss llauby is a young singer who possesses a fine voice, and with a few years' hard work she should achieve great success. The accompanists were Miss E. Kempthorne and Mr Naylor, the Cathedral organist. Amongst those present wire noticed: Mrs Glasgow. Miss Glasgow. Miss Locking (Nauier). Mrs laTjgatt. Mrs Adam«. Mrs A. Glasgow. Mrs Mackay, Mrs Roberts. Mrs Maginnity. Mrs W. Rout. Mrs Dickie, Misses Levien. Johnston (Wellington). WebbBowcn (2). M. (Basgnw. Harris. Heaps. Poole, Clifford. Maginnitj . Ellis, etc., etc. The NELSON JOCKEY CU B’S ANNEAL MEETING x held last Wednesday and Thursday at the Richmond racecourse. Unfortunately the weather on the first day was not propitious, heavy rain fell, accompanied by a strong wind, and it looked a« though there would have to be a postponement, but later on there was a slight improvement. so the meeting was held. Of course the attendance was poor, and ladies were conspicuous by their absence, but on the whole the racing was of an interesting character. The second day's racing was held under more favourable auspices. The morning was bright and cloudless, and this had the effect of attracting a larger attendance, though it was hardly as good as it should have been. Amongst the ladies present were; —Mrs j. Oldham, dark costume with bonnet to match; Mrs Percy Adams, grey cloth coat and skirt, with revers of white satin, blaek and steel hat; Mrs Charles Watts, smart costume of mauve cloth, bonnet to match; Mrs George Watts (Blenheim) was admired in a deep violet costume

trimmed with velvet of a lighter shade, large hat to match; Mrs Jack Sharp, half mourning costume; Mrs H. Glasgow (Christchurch), tailormade coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Trolove. blaek costume, bonnet to match; Mrs A. Mackai ; Mi&s Madge Mackay, blue costume, black velvet hat trimmed with red silk; Miss Richmond, black relieved with Utile white; the Misses Macßae (2); and others whose names I did not know.

There is every probability that in a short time a very old land mark will have disappeared from our midst. 1 refer to the tram line and its most antiquated train, which has run thereon for many years, and is now to be bought by the City Council. Nelson fieople are at last awakening Io the fact that it is necessary to keep up with the times, and there is ;« talk of many improvements. The “Noah’s Aik” tram is well known to visitors, and those who have not seen it should do so at once, or they might be too late, and find an electric tram in its place.

PHYLLIS.