PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 16, 20 October 1906, Page 49

PALMERSTON NORTH.

Dear Bee, October 12th. A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. was given on Tuesday in aid of the funds for the purchase of a new pipe organ for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The vocalists were Miss Muriel Pegden, who sang “La Seranata,” and a duet “Farewell to Summer” with her sister. Miss Sylvia Pegden. Miss Humphreys sang first “Eternal Rest,” and later ‘‘Why Must We Say Goodbye.” Mr A. E. Bennett "For Ever With the Lord,” and “The Star of Bethlehem.” Other items were a quartette for two violins, ’cello and piano by Messrs Earnshaw, Swallow, Toulson and Sidford; a flute solo by Mr G. C. Swallow, a recitation, “The Legend Beautiful” (Longfellow), by Mr A. Burnard, and a violin solo “Cavitana,” by' Mr Earnshaw. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Richards and Mr Sidford. For the second part of the programme Simpers’ -sacred cantata, “The Rolling Seasons,” was much enjoyed. The soloists were soprano, Miss M. Pegden: contralto, Mrs Falla; tenor, Mr James Wallace; bass, Mr Hughes. Among the audience were the Rev. and Mrs Jolly, Mr and Mrs Vernon, Mr and Mrs Rutherford. Mr and Mrs Innes, Miss Innes. Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs Gardiner. Miss Gardiner, Mr and Mrs Barry, Miss Barry, Miss Wallaee, Mr and Mrs Pegden. Miss Pegden, Sir and Sirs Bett. GOLF. The final matches for the different golf competitions for the season are being played now. For the senior stroke competition Sirs Freeth, Mrs Millton and Miss Slack have each tow wins to their credit, they must now play' oil to see who finally keeps the trophy. For the junior competition Miss Frances Waldegrave with two wins keeps the trophy, a handsome silver candlestick presented by the ladies’ secretary, Mrs H. Mellsop. Other winners in th’s division were Sfiss E. McLennan and Sliss Warburton. In the early part of the season Mrs Millton played as a junior, and won the stroke competition twice, but on her promotion to the senior division, her wins in the junior were cancelled. In a match played on the Hokowmcu links last Tuesday, Mrs Millton was the winner of the seniors. Mrs Innes second, and Mrs Freeth third. Of the juniors Miss F. Waldegrave came first, Miss Warburton second, and Miss Hankins third. A team of lad’es journeyed to Dannevirke on Friday hist and played a match with that club. The weather was perfect and they were most hospitably entertained. Those representing Palmerston were: Mrs Freeth. Mrs Mellsop, Mrs Moore, Mrs J. Strang, Mrs Jamieson, Mrs Innes, Mrs Millton. Mrs Monro, Mrs Warburton, Mrs Porritt. Juniors: Miss E. McLennan, Miss Bell, Miss Handyside, and Miss Warburton. With one exception aH the seniors won their

matches, the jtin : ors had two losses and two wins. Wednesday, the 10th hist., LABOVR DAY, was recognised as a close holiday. The weather was perfect for the Manawatu athletic sports, which were held on the show grounds. The attendance was good, and the meeting altogether very successful. l.arge numbers of visitors went, by the excursion trains to the Otaki races. The bowling club opened their season that afternoon, playing the annual match between teams selected by the president and vice-president, resulting in a win for the former by 5. Afternoon tea was dis]>ensed by Mesdnmes Batchelor. Beck, and Young. During the afternoon the president, Mr. J. O. Batchelor, pre sented the trophies to last year's winners. In the evening the pupils of the convent gave an excellent concert in the Zealandia Hall to a large and appreciative audience. Miss Clifford was encored for her singing of “By the Fountain,” also Miss Cameron for “The Last Muster.” Other successful vocalists were Mrs. J. P. Innes and Miss Porter, who sang the duets, “Venetian Boat Song” and “Nocturne.” “Alas, Those OjFiiines” was given as a trio by the Innes and Misses Graham, Ganstad, Porter, Cameron, and Simpson, and a trio, “Evening,” Mrs. Innes and Misses Cameron and Sinipson, were much enjoyed. The College-street School ex-Pupils’ Association entertained Mr. Friberg nt a farewell social in the Foresters’ Hall on Wednesday evening last. Music and dancing passed the time very pleasantly. The Misses Park, Drew, and Humphries sang, Mrs. Gilchrist and Messrs. Pirani and Dahl gave recitations. Miss Dahl played a mandoline solo, and Mr. Poad a violin solo. Mr. Pirani, chairman of the Wanganui Education Board, made a happy little speech on behalf of the Association, and presented Mr. Friberg with an autograph album. Several expupils also made a few appropriate remarks to the occasion. Dr. T. Patterson. Messrs. W. Russell, D. Park, N. Cox. W. Hall, and J. Freeman were among the speakers. The Misses Glendinning, Fitz.-herbert-street, gave a small luncheon party on Monday last.

VIOLET.