BLENHEIM

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXVI, 29 June 1901, Page 1236

BLENHEIM

Dear Bee, June IT.* In order to commemorate the notable event of the Heir Apparent to the English throne first landing’ in New Zealand, the Government ’ Buildings here were elaborately deco ratefl with various sorts of greenery, but principally that indigenous to the country, and flags and festoons of white and purple drapery across the whole front of the building, fastened at regular intervals with yellow rosettes. The news of the landing of the Royal visitors was received at 2 p.m., and announced by the booming of our ancient cannon, and immediately strings of flags fluttered from the Toof of the building. Two large transparencies were in front, one of the King and Queen, on the right, and the Duke and Duchess on the left, of the principal entrance, framed with lycopodium. the same creeper anrrounding each window. The work of decoration was doue under the direction of Mr F. Paine. The cadeta, commanded by Captain Sturrock, marched from the Drill Hhed to the front of the buildings, and all the Borough eohool children, with their teachera,

fvrm<*d a procession from llu and when all were in place they >:’ng a verse of the National Anthem, and afterwards were addressed by the Mayor. Mr IL McCallum. In the evening a large crowd assenil led to witness the illumination of the buildings, and The Garrison Band played for a short time.

laist Wednesday evening Mrs K. Clnuston grave a progressive euchre party for her sisters, the Misses Ethel ami Minnie Harley who are staying with her. and an exceedingly pleasant evening was enjoyed. Mrs Clouston wore a cardinal silk blouse and blaz*k skirt: Mi-s Harley, black velvet, yellow silk on the bodice; Miss M. Harley. pale green, and white chiffon; Miss Barron (Duneitiii). pink silk and lace blouse, .dark skirt: Miss Clark, black silk, white net yoke and long sleeves: 'Miss Garden, white silk: Miss Anderson, black lace over black silk. There were also: Miss N. Rcdwooti, Miss Bull. Miss Atiuins. Miss — Clouston, Mi st* • Neville, the Misses Horton (2). Miss Wadily. Miss Lilian Horne, and Messrs. H. Bagge. F. Bull, Banks, F. W. Cwrey. Fish. Stow. G. Griffiths, H. Anderson L. Clouston. Neville, Sim, IL Low (Nelson). Miss Garden won the first prize, a handsome photograph frame; and Mr Bagge that for gentlemeu. a box of cigars. Miss Barron aud Mr F. Bull won the booby

prizea. A delicious supper wus set out in the dining-roow, and after this was partaken of au adjournment was made to the drawing-room, where Miss L. Horne uug, anti Mr Banks sang and recited, and Mr F. Bull whisiled "'l he Mia-king Bird.” The sad news of the tleath of Trooi>er .1. -‘fDv.yer, in Sou til Africa, was receiveet last week. It only seems a week or two a»o since he left here, a tin<- iianiisuiriv young fellow, full of life and excitement, and now his parents nrv mourning his death, which he met as a soldier should—in action. He wient with the Seventh Contingenh, which went into an engagement almost tlireelly they arrived in the TransvaaL The deepest sympathy is felt for his parents, whose youngest son he was.

Before the marriage of Miss Maggie Healy and Mr R. Logan, which took place last week, they were presented by the members of the Presoyterian Church choir with a silver afternoon tea service—teapot, sugar basin and jug—at a social gathering, which was held in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom, when several persons sang and refreshments were dispensed. Mr Logan was also presented with a set of silver jam dishes and teaspoons by the staff of the ‘‘Marlborough Express.” of which he is a member, both sets of gifts being offered with the best wishes of the

utK uiiviru vuii tut- v donors.

FRIDA.