GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 3, 20 January 1909, Page 66

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee, January 14. People are flocking back to town daily after the holidays, and the streets are wearing a less deserted appearance than they have done during the past two or three weeks. Great interest is being taken in THE TENNIS TOURNAMENTS, at both the Kaiti and Whataupo Clubs, and an interesting game was played at the former courts on Thursday afternoon, when after a close and exciting game Mrs. Carmichael and Mrs. R. U. Burke defeated Mrs. Barlow and Miss MacCredie; another interesting game was between Miss MacCredie and Mr. Barlow v. Miss Bright and Mr. Simson, which resulted in a win for the former. Mr. Margoliuth and Mr. R. U. Burke also had a close game, when Mr. Margoliuth was again victorious, though only winning by a few points. A team of bowlers have gone down to Napier to take part in the championship meeting, which takes place there this year. Mrs. Carmichael gave A SMALL CROQUET PARTY at her home, ‘‘Te- Hapara,” on Thursday afternoon, and although the weather was rather windy to be pleasant the lawn was in splendid order, and some good games were played. Mrs. Carmichael was wearing white linen with insertions of Teneriffe work, burnt straw hat with trimmings of dark blue silk. Her guests included Mrs. J. W. Williams, blue and white cambric, large white leghorn hat with clusters of pink roses; Mrs. Kells, white embroidered linen, hat of cream crinoline straw trimmed with black feathers; Mrs. Menn also wore white linen, and lint of Tuscan straw with .touches of roses; Mrs. Frank Barker, red and white striped silk costume with white silk vest ami sleeves, large black crinoline straw hat. with a wreath of shaded red roses round the crown; Mrs. Harney, grey floral muslin and black and white hilt; Mrs. A. Seymour, white embroidered muslin, white hat with cachings of cream tulle and black lace; Mrs. Waschmann, grey striped muslin and small black hat; Mrs. A. Rees, brown check silk with trimmings of ball fringe, burnt straw hat trimmed witli green velvet ribbon and roses; Mrs. Willock had a gown of navy taffeta and a hat of navy straw with tulle to match; Mrs. Stock, white lawn, burnt straw hat with branches of violets; Miss M. Williamson, white muslin inserted with lace, large white chip hat trimmed with white tulle and black lace and large bunch of pink roses; Miss Willis, floral muslin, white I-at trimmed with flowers. VISIT OF H.M.S. CHALLENGER. Visits from the warships of the Australian Squadron are few and far between to this part of the Dominion,

and the arrival of the H.M.s. Challenger in the Bay <u Tuesday created quite a sensation, and on Wednesday afternoon many people availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the warship, which wais open for inspection that day. In the afternoon Commander Herbert Da Costa and some of the officers came ashore, and at the Tnvitation of Messrs. W. and H. Barker,Tucker and Adair were taken out to Te Arai in motor cars, where they paid a visit to the historical little Maori Church, returning home via Kaitaratihi aud Whataupoku. Afterwards they were entertained at afternoon tea by his Worship the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lysnar). The Commander and officers were also entertained at the Poverty Bay Club. During the afternoon the ship’s band gave a most enjoyable concert at the Trafalgar rotunda, which was much appreciated by those who were fortunate enough to be present. Unfortunately the visit of the H.M.s. Challenger being of short duration, gave the people of Gishorne little or no chance of extemdling the hospitality they would like to have done, and we can only hope for a better opportunity next time they come. The Challenger sailed at an early hour on Thursday morning for Napier. PERSONALS. Miss Westenra, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs. Broderick, Clifford-street, returned South by the Wimmera on Wednesday last. Amongst the passengers by the Waikare an Sunday last, bound for the Sounds’ trip, were Miss A. de Lautour and the Misses Crisp. Miss Nolan is paying a short, visit to her sister, Mrs. R. Barton, Whatatuhu. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Davies and the Misses Davies retunned by the Monowai on Wednesday last from Napier, where they had been spending the Christmas holidays with relations. Mr. Kissling (Samoa) is visiting his son, Mr. C. Kissling, Cliilders-road. Mr. and Mrs. W. .D. Lysnar left by the Wimmera on Wednesday evening for Wellington. Mrs. Parker, of Napier, is on a visit to Mr. and -Mrs. F. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hill are staying with relations in Christchurch. Miss Christophers left by the Monowai on Wednesday morning for a short visit t-o Auckland.

ELSA.