NELSON.

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

NELSON.

Dear Bee, May 16. On Wednesday last the Garrison Band gave a CONCERT in the Theatre Royal. The elements were unfortunately not conducive to a large attendance, but the audience was enthusiastic, and every vocalist was encored without exception. The Garrison Band contributed three of Bandmaster Trussell’s selections, opening the programme with "Gems of Italian Operas,” and closing with "La Mia Speranza” and “Scottish Melodies”; all three were most enjoyable. Others who assisted were: — Miss H. Reeves, who sang "Mid the Hush of the Corn” and “Tell Me, O Bird”; Miss E. Driscoll, "Believe

Me”; Miss R. Hanby, “O Dry Those Tears”; Miss Marie Fraser. "A May Morning"; Mr D. Corrigan (Motueka), “Queen of the Earth”; Mr A.O. Maginnlty, “Will o' the Wlep"; Mr E. Richards, “The Message”; Mr T. Condell, “Love’s Serenade.” Cornet solos given by Bandmaster Trussell and Sergeant Scott were well rendered. Miss A. Stevens accompanied throughout with great taste. Sir Joseph Ward arrived In Nelson by the Tusanekai on Tuesday afternoon, and was met by the Mayor. Mr Baigent, some local members of Parliament, and Messrs Trask and Coleman. He waa a guest of Mr and Mrs Trask at Gunnesbury House during his stay. He left on Wednesday for Motueka, where he officially opened the new post office in the presence of a large number of residents from all parts of the district. The May or, Mr Baigent, was reinstalled as Mayor on Wednesday at the Council Chambers. There was a fair attendance, the councillors present being—Crs. Harley, Hudson, Boon, Gray, and Webley. Sir J. G. Ward, Acting-Premier, was present, and also Mr R. McKenzie. M.H.& Many speeches were made, and Mr Baigent was congratulated on his reelection. On Friday evening Mrs Booth gave a pleasant little euchre party. There were six tables, and play was much enjoyed by all. The first prizes were won by Miss Phyllis Fell and Mr C. Hamilton, and the booby’s by Miss Hilda Trent and Mr H. Grace. Others who were present were Misses Booth, Hubbard, Fell. Robinson, Hoggard, Ellis, Trent, Preshaw, Ledger. Maginnity, Hodson, Messrs Hamilton, Dodsoff7 Hursthouse, Houlker, and many others. A very narrow escape of four residents occurred on Wednesday to Messrs R. Kingdon and Morrison and Dr. Roberts. After calling at Mr Douglas’, where Mr Douglas, one of the party, had been left, the landau was driven down the hill towards Stoke. As the night was wet the landau was closed, and before anyone could realise what had happened the train had run into the horses. On alighting it was found that both horses had been struck by the train and killed, though the occupants and also the driver of the landau were unhurt.

PHYLLIS.