PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 17, 29 April 1905, Page 47

PALMERSTON NORTH.

Dear Bee, .April 20. It is a pouring wet day, and the chances of a fine Easter are very doubtful at present. Everything has been very quiet this week, even the tennis courts are looking forlorn and deserted. Next Saturday is the last tea day, and that practically ends the season. The croquet tournaments are all finished. The final of the doubles was played by Mrs Fitzherbert (3) and Mr Milston (2), against Mrs Tripe (scr.) and Mrs luring (2) the former couple winning somewhat easily. Bpth tennis tournaments are still unfinished, although they have reached the finals, and it only requires a little more fine weather to decide them. Aiming the players I have noticed on the lawns this past week were—Mrs Campbell, in a black tailor coat and skirt, sable furs, navy blue hat; Mrs Millton, black Russian costume, scarlet straw hat with silk ruching; Mrs W Harden, grey sac coat and skirt, scarlet hat; Mrs C. Harden, fawn frock, cream hat with pink and crimson roses; Mrs McKnight, black cloth, Russian costume, white cloth strapping, navy straw hat with velvet trimming; Mrs Pielcett, brown cloth sac coat and skirt, brown beaver hat; Mrs 1* itzherbert, brown cloth skirt and threequarter coat, brown velvet collar and cuns, brown hat with brown and cream silk trimming; Miss Fitzherbert, navy skirt, navy and white spotted blouse, navy hat with silk ruching; Miss Waldergrave, grey Russian costume, sailor hat; Miss Porter, black skirt, grey coat with white strapping and cuffs, scarlet hat with ruching; Mrs Aieken, green coat and skirt, black hat with black tips. BRIDGE. On Wednesday evening Mrs E. J. Armstrong, Broad-street, entertained a few friends to bridge. Those present were—Mr and Mrs C. Waldegrave, Miami Mrs McKnight, Mr and Mrs Million, Dr. and Mrs Campbell, Mrs and the Misses Randolph, Mrs Nanncstad. Miss Moeller. Several ladies and gentlemen have interested themselves in trying to form a card club to provide entertainment for the winter months. Bridge, of course, will be the favourite game, but those not playing can play any game they care for. On several occasions during the winter the club intend to have progressive euchre parties. Should the promotees be successful in their efforts I am sure it will give a lot of pleasure to those joining. A CANTATA. On Wednesday night All Sainis’ choir sang the sacred cantata “The Way of the Cross.” 'Die solists were Mrs Harper, Mrs Durward, Miss Drew, the Rev. C. C. Harper, and Messrs Maclean, Hutton, J. L. Barnicoat and B. Drew.

VIOLET.