GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 24, 9 December 1908, Page 63

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee, December 4. The annual HOSPITAL S<K I AL, which is for so worthy a cause, passed ■off successfully on Monday night, the Garrison Hall, which was used for the occasion, being well filled. The programme opened with the grand march, headed by his Worship the Mayor (Mr W. D. Lysnar) and Mrs Lysnar. and the ordinary prograinme was merrily proceeded with. The mii.de. which helped ■to make the evening such a successful one, was provided by the Federal Band and the Vita Orchestra, whilst the extra’ were ably played by Mr Wootton’s orchestra. Tlic musicians had a position in a prettily decorated stand in the centre of the hall, which had been specially erected for the occasion. The numbering of the bays was much appreciated by the dancers, who had no trouble in finding their partners, as is usual in a large dance. The large supper-room arranged on the stage was a most inviting one. and proved that the appeal to the ladies of the town for supplies, etc-, had been generously responded to. Those who attended to this department, and the many who assisted in various ways, are entitled to special thanks. On the following evening the children’s gathering, which is always a popular function, took place and it is estimated that over a 1000 young people took part in Ihr jollifications, while the hospital fund should benefit substantially by the results. The secretaries, Messrs J. IL Little, T. <L Lawless, ami IL Somerville, and the Messrs A. F. Kennedv. W. Webb, H. Millar, A. W- Rees, O. Hansen, S. J. Spiers, and S. Breinigan, arc certainly to be congratulated on the results of their efforts to make the socials a cessTHE GISBORNE HARMONIC .SOCIETY gave the first concert of the .season in Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday evening when the beautiful production, ‘'The Holy City,” by A. IL Saul, was given. The choruses were splendidly rendered,

the best perhsps being “There is the Kingdom.'’ The soloists were Mesdames Barry and Shirlaw and Messrs Kempton ami Kissling. Mr M. L. Foster conducted, and Mr- Foster and Mr Fast played the piano and organ aeompaniineirts. There was an excellent orchestra, which was much strengthened by tile assistance of the Vita brothers. Altogether the whole production was a most successful one, and much appreciated by the audience, amongst whom 1 noticed Mrs and Miss Nolan. Mrs and Miss Graham, Air Dalrymple, Mr and Mrs Barton. Mrs Wilson, Mrs Goffe, the Misses Davies, Miss I’vke, Mr and Mrs Chrisp, Mr and Mrs King. ST. ANDREWS DAY CRICKET MATCH. On Monday, St. Andrew’s Day, beautiful weather prevailed for the annual cricket match between the members of the Poverty Bay Club,'the teams being chosen by the president (Mr. Charles Grey) and the vice-president, the result being a win for the last-mentioned. The umpires were Col. Winter, Capt. Ferris, Messrs. Helwell and Evans. The match was played on the picturesque ground out at Taruhero, which was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Dewing and Mr. Fenwick, and quite a number of wives, sinters, and friends of the members of the terms were to be seen, all apparently taking the keenest interest in the game, and loudly applauding any boundary hits or good catches, etc. Lunch and afternoon tea were provided for both players and onlookers, and a most enjoyable day was spent. I noticed, amongst others who were there: Mrs. A. W. Rees, Mrs. F. Parker, Mrs. Stock, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Palmer, Airs. Anderson, the Misses Williamson, Mrs. W. Barker. Miss Bennett, Mrs. V. Barker. Mrs. and Miss Pyke, the Miisoes Barker. Mrs. Kells. Mrs. Bidders, Mrs. R. U. Burke, Mrs. C. Gray. Mrs. Monckton, Mrs. Waite. Airs, and Miss Wacshmann, Mrs. Wallis, Airs. H. de Latour, Airs. Kissling. and Miss Foster. YOUNG PEOPLE’S PARTY. Isist Wednesday Aire. Blair and Miss Evans entertained a number of young people at a pleasant afternoon tea at their pretty home, "Bushmere," the occasion being to bid farewell to Miss Yolonde Sherratt, who is to be married on the Itith of this month. Gaines of tennio and croquet were played, and part of the afternoon was devoted to a competition, guessing the authors of various books described, a newer form of e-nter-taojnment than the book title one we have indulged in so often. The prize (a book) for guessing the greatest number of names was won by Aliss 11. Black, and a mosVdainty afternoon tea was spread on little tables dotted about on the lawn. The guests included: Mrs. Sainsbury. the Misses Sherratt (4), Miss Bennett, Aliss Waesliinann. Miss WoodbineJohnstone, Miss Worthington, Aliss Ssehumaeher. the Alisses Williamson, Aliss de Latour. the Alisses Black, Miss Pyke. Miss Nolan, Miss Wallis, the Alisses Barker, Aliss Miller, the Alisses Broderick, ete. JUVENILE PARTY. Airs Williams, senr., gave a small juvenile party at her residence, Russelstreet, on Thursday afternoon, in honour of her little granddaughter’s birthday, when about 20 tiny tots enjoyed themselves to the full, and games, strawberries and cream, cakes and sweets, etc., were the order of the day. Airs Alann invited a few croquet enthusiasts to play on her lawn on Friday afternoon. Thev included: Airs F. Parker. Airs A. W. Rees. Airs and the Alisses Broderick, Airs Kells, and Mrs Williams. The keenest interest is being taken in THE TENNIS AND CROQUET TOURNAMENTS. which are being played off now at the W hataupoko courts, and eve ry evening many are to be seen playing as long as the- light will permit, it. whilst on Saturdays, from 2 o’clock till 6.30 p.m., quite a < rowel of players and others looking on are to Is- seen. Last Saturday afternoon tea was provided by the Misses Davie s. PERSONALS. Mrs Erie Caret (Napier) is on a visit to her sister, Mrs T. Sheratt. Judge and Mrs Keth Smith, Auckland, are the guests of Air and Mrs Kissling. Misi* Ixtng (Wilding) is staying with her aunt, Mrs Walter Barker. ELSA.