NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XI, 14 March 1903, Page 751

NAPIER.

Dear Bee, February 27. The Thornton Comedy Company, which was playing at the Theatre Royal, attracted large audiences there last week. The pieces produced were “Facing the Music,” “The Strange Adventures of bliss Brown,” “A Little Ray of Sunshine,” and “Sweet Lavender.” Some of those present during the season were Mesdames Williams, Smith, Coleman,

Norris, Tanner, Von Dadelzen, Stedman, Davidson, Kettle, Dixon, Mieses Wilson, Burke, Kettle, Williams, Coleman, Cornford, Seale, Kennedy, Martin, Hoadley, McLernon, etc.

Mrs Goldsmith, of Lincoln-road, gave a small ping pong party and dance last week, which was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Amongst the guests were Misses Simpson, Neville, Hindmarsh, Kennedy, Ellison, McLean, Messrs Brabant (2), Hovell, Munroe, Ellison, Smith, etc. MARCH 0. THE SMOKE CONCERT which was given at the Criterion Hotel last Saturday by the Napier Rowing Club as a farewell to two of their members, Messrs Allan Saxby and Ross MoLemon, was a great success. Musical items were contributed by Messrs Palalret, Plowman, Bone, Johnson, Brownette, Eager, Pittar and McLernon. Presentations were made to the two guests of the evening, who are leaving for America. They consisted of a silver cigarette case and a ease of pipes respectively, and were presented by Mr Palairet on behalf of the rowing club. The recipients suitably responded, and a few appropriate remarks were also made by Mr Fortune. A large number of members and friends were present on the occasion. A crowded meeting took place at the Recreation Ground on Saturday on the occasion of THE CALEDONIAN SPORTS, under the auspices of the Hawke’s Bay Highland Society, when visitors were present from all parts of the country. Prizes were given for sword dances, Highland reels, bagpipe music, tossing the. caber, dancing seanntruibhas, best dressed Highlander, etc. The bicycle races excited much interest, and so did the jumping aud the wrestling competitions. The event of the day was the one mile handicap, which was won by Faxland.

The Highland Society gave their ANNUAL CONCERT on the evening of the same day at the Theatre Royal, assisted by several wellknown artistes. Miss Lorraine Tansley was much applauded in “Cornin’ Thro’ the Rye,” “A Fond Kiss,” and “The Banks of Loch Lomond.” Mrs McPherson sang “Lochnagar.” The Highland Society's choir was heard to advantage in “Caller Herrin’.” Mr Harry Hall sang delightfully several comic songs. Master Victor Harris was encored for his violin solo. “Jessie’s Drcam,” and responded with a short, but beautiful, piece. Messrs T. Parker and Neilson gave a quaint recitation in characteristic costume. The concert was very well attended. Some of those who were present during the day at the sports or concert were Mesdames Humphries, De Lisle. McLean, Smith, Kennedy, Williams, Kettle, Fannin, Campbell. White, blisses Scale (2), Humphries, Kennedy. Cohen, Cornford, Heath, McLean, Williams, etc.

Some Napier tennis players went to Gisborne, last week to try their skill against a Gisborne team, with the result that Gisborne was victorious by 153 to to 143 points. The Napier players consisted of Messrs Margoliouth. Macfarlane, Smith and Balharry. At the Napier tennis courts, in the. ladies’ handicap singles. Miss Sutton beat Mrs Westall, bliss Ella Burke beat bfiss Goldsmith, Miss Fannin beat Miss Dulcie Kennedy.

MARJORIE.