BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue XXII, 31 May 1902, Page 1103

BLENHEIM.

Dear Bee, May 16. There has been much discussion and difference of opinion with regard to the proposed site for the public abattoirs, some urging that at times of heavy rain the ground is liable to be flooded, others that there will be insufficient drainage, and that it is too near town. Whatever the disavantages they are not of sufficient weight to can an alteration of plan, as, I believi-iyit is quite settled that the piece of ground on the townward side of the Sandhills has been bought. Messrs Clouston and Co. have bought a new steamer, the Nambucca, which will run between the Wairau Bar and Wellington. As this vessel has just left an Australian port she has to be specially visited by the health officer, Dr. Anderson, and Mr Jackman, Collector of Customs, before she will be allowed to come up the river. The Mayor, Mr R. McCallum, has been requested to convene a meeting of citizens to discuss the best way of

celebrating the Coronation. I wish someone would suggest a more original way of commemorating such an event than the usual procession, feasts, speeches, etc. A building which could be pointed out as having been erected to celebrate the Coronation, would surely be better than a single day's jollification. The evening will be noted by the Volunteer Ball, which has been postponed from May 24th, the date on which it is usually held, to June 26tb, when every effort will be made to render it even more than usually successful. The Volunteer Bail is generally considered the ball of the season, but this time everything will be on a much grander scale, and it is sure to be crowded. Hie Young Bachelors, boys who are at home for the College vacation, and their friends. ha.ve issued invitations for a ball, which they will hold in Ewart’s Hall next week. This has become an annual institution and are most enjoyable gatherings. Mrs Hindmarsh has been asked to act as chaperon, and will, with the other ladies invited, provide and arrange the refreshments, the gentlemen devoting their energies to preparing tha floor and decorating, etc. Mrs J. Bell, has invited a number of young persons from town to a dance at “Hillersden” to-morrow night, when, provided the weather is favourable. they are sure to have a jolly time.

FRIDA.