PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 5, 4 August 1906, Page 50

PALMERSTON NORTH.

Dear Bee, July 27. Things socially have been very quiet here lately. Hostesses are afraid to attempt anything in the way of entertainment, the weather has been so impossible. .; GOLF. Golf enthusiasts seem to be the only people undaunted, by the elements. On Saturday last a match was played on the Hokowhitu links between a team from the Wellington Club and a local team. The visiting team was not strong, and •suffered defeat by seven games to five. The following represented Wellington: Messrs. Abbott. McEwan, Webster, Handyside. Alylne-Ross, Higginson. Clark. Weston, Bateson, and Turrell. Palmerston: Messrs. Pryde, J. Strang. Freeth, A. Barraud, Harden. Cooper. Moore. W. Strang. Jones, 11. Abraham, and Dr. Wilson. On Tuesday a ladies’ stroke handicap competition was played for trophies presented by Mrs. Jamieson. The weather was beautifully tine, and a large number competed. Miss Slack, Mrs. Mellsop, Miss Porter. Miss McLennan, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Munro. Mrs. Millton. Mrs. Warburton. Mrs. Porritt, Mrs. Freeth. Mrs. Innes, Miss Fitzherbert, Mrs. .Seifert, Mrs. Jamieson, and Miss Abraham represented the seniors. The juniors were: Miss Hewitt, Mrs. Keeling. Miss Bell. Miss AMsirburton. Miss E. McLennan, Miss Hankins. Miss F. Waldegrave, Miss M. Abraham. Mrs. McPherson, Miss Handyside, Mrs. 11. Waldegrave. Mrs. Jones, Miss M. Waldegrave. and Mrs. Holmes. In the senior division Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Mellsop tied for first place, ami Mrs. Freeth and Mrs. Seifert for second. The junior competition was won by Miss E. McLennan. Miss F. Waldegrave being second. Entries are being invited for a competition for a .handsome silver cup presented to the Manawatu Golf ( tub by Messrs. Barraud and Abraham. It. will be played for on the American tournament system. A MARRIAGE. -y The marriage of Miss Olive Hickson •nd Mr. H. Hankins, which took place • t Foxton last Thursday, was of much Interest to Palmerston, the bridegroom being the’eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. n. Hankins, who hare l»een well known residents of this town for a great many ▼ears. Several relatives went to Fox•on to b« present it the ceremony,

which was very quiet, only relations of bride and bridegroom being present. Those going from Palmerston were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hankins (parents of bridegroom). Miss N. Hankins (sister), Messrs. W. and K. Hankins (brothers), Mrs. F. S. Mcßae (sister of brulegrooni), Mrs. W. Fitzherbert. New Plymouth (sister of bridegroom). Mr. F. S. Mcßae and ■ M iss Bonnie Mcßae, and Miss Nichol 1 (cousin of bridegroom). The flood -of some days before had washed away a considerable portion of the railway, so the journey to Foxton was made by motor; the roads fortunately were good. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and bridegroom left by motor for Palmerston. THE OLYMPIA SKATING RINK closes at the end of this week, for the season. Large numbers of skaters are taking advantage of the few remaining days. Mrs. Pickett the Misses Wylde, Mrs. MeKnight, Miss Fitzherbert. Miss Porter, Miss Campbell, Miss Dorothy Waldegrave, the Misses Reed, Miss Hill, the Misses Collins, Miss Armstrong, the Misses O’Brien, and many others have been present this week. Mr. Tydeman’s trophy for the most graceful skater of the season was won bv Miss Eva Walkley. Mrs. J. R. Tripe entertained a few friends at bridge on Friday evening last. Mrs. Fitzherbert, Mrs. Belt, Mrs. Nannestad. Miss Nannestad, Miss Moeller. Mr. Armstrong, and Mr. Reed were those playing. THE THIRD OF THE CINDERELLA DANCES took place in the Foresters’ Hall on Thursday. The attendance was not so large as usual, but those present spent a very jolly time. The chaperones included Mrs. Gibbons, wearing a black net toilette over black satin, frills edged with satin ribbon, cluster of pink flowers; Mrs. Freeth, black evening dress, crimson flowers on corsage; Mrs. Rennell, cream silk and chiffon; Mrs. Ditchings, white net with black spot over white satin, black sequin insertion trimming bodice; Mrs. Milttou black silk, cream lace berthe; Miss Lord, white brocade, panel of lace on skirt, lace threaded with narrow red velvet ribbon trimming bodice; Miss F. Waldegrave, cream and pink floral muslin, skirt .and bodice trimmed with tiny frills; Miss Porter, white muslin, frills edged with narrow ruchings of ribbon; Miss Bell, cream silk and lace; Miss Currie, pink, with cream laee berthe; Miss Hayward, pale blue silk, white laee berthe, with pale blue chiffon rosettes: Mr. and Mrs. Burr. Mr. and Mrs. Pickett, Dr. and Mrs. Greig. Misses Fitzherbert, McVay (Napier), Reed. Messrs. Rennell, Eliot. Waldegrave. Reed, McLean. Spencer. Vaughan, Hogg. Barraud, Fulton, Collins, Dr. Pope. ete. AFTERNOON TEAS. Mrs. MeKnight-. Queen-street, had a few friends for afternoon tea on Friday afternoon. The hostess was wearing a very becoming blouse of black glace silk, with frills of black embroidered accor-dion-pleated chiffon, yoke composed of frills of narrow white Valenciennes laee, black voile skirt, with wide insertions of black lace; Mrs. Barnicoat, navy blue costume, coat, made with basque, navy hat with blue and white

wings; Mrs. Million navy blue cO«t, sable fur, black tuque with black aigrette; Mrs. Connell, dark grey flecked tweed Eton coat.and skirt, white revers and euffs, braided in grey, black chiffon toque with black and white wings; Mrs. Randolph, navy blue coat and skirt, white cloth collar, black and white toque with black tips; Mrs. Eliot, greycheck costume, made with very long coat, cream silk and lace insertion blouse, grey and pale blue chenille liat with wings of same shades; Mrs. Gould, dark blue, coat made with basque, scarlet straw hat with quill; Mrs Hitchings, dark grey coat and skirt, black velvet collar, navy hat with blue and green trimming; Mrs. Freeth, light greycoat and skirt, navy and cream hat; Mrs. R. K. Reed. Broad-street, is giving an afternoon tea to-day. On Wednesday next there is to be a large children's fancy dress ball in the Opera House. On Friday next, August 3rd, the county ball takes place in the Municipal Room in the Opera House. On Tuesday, August 7th, the second orchestral concert of the season is to be given.

VIOLET.