GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 14, 30 September 1908, Page 65

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee,— September 2& THE GISBORNE ROWING CLUB SOCIAL held last Friday was a most enjoyable allair, close on 60 couples being present. 1 he theatre was most tastefully decorated with the club’s colours, oars and a quantity of flags, the decorations reflecting great credit on the decorating committee. The stage was comfortably furnished as a drawing-room, with plenty of easy c naira and lounges. The energetic comirittee in charge of the ball, Messrs. A. F. Kennedy, R. D. B. Robinson, L. B. Sheriff, A. D. Robinson, H. M. Pufflett, j?. C. Bayly, J. S. Wauehop, H. P. Hamilton, W. Johnson, D. Cowan, G. R. Busehe, C. M. Sargisson, Mr. F. Cumming (secretary) succeeded in making the ball the success it proved. The muaie was supplied by Vita brothers’ band, whilst an excellent supper was provided. GOLF. Last Saturday, a bogey match was played on the golf links, a good number c-f competitors taking part. The final match of the season, a mixed foursome, is to be played next Saturday. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lysnar, who have been spending a short holiday with Mrs. Tiffen (Napier) returned on Saturday. Mrs. Stephenson, accompanied by. Mias Seal (Napier), returned by the Victoria on Saturday. Miss Seal is visiting her sister, Mrs. Margoliouth (Gisborne). Mrs. Barker, accompanied by three of

her daughters, left for Wellington last week. . • e. Meaars. Anderson, A. F. -Kennedy, and Hutchison arrived by the South boat on Saturday last. ' Mrs. Chas. Gray went North (, n Saturday last. ' J ~ Dr. and Mrs. D. Hastings Young, of Invercargill, are at present visiting Gisborne with a view to settling here. -j Mr. Dewing, who returned from a visit to Napier last week, left on Wednesday fcr a visit to Auckland. i. The Hon. Captain Tucker returned from Wellington on Wednesday last.

ELSA.