HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 12, 22 March 1911, Page 65

HASTINGS.

March 17. Croquet Tournament. ■ The croquet tournament which was commenced yesterday afternoon at the club’s grounds was well attended. The entries were large, many competitors coming from as far away as Wellington. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. Among spectators and players I noticed Mesdames Beamish, Tosswill, Miller, Pinckney, Murray, Macdonnell, Haise, Lawlor, Fraser, Ross, Webley, King, Pearse, McKibbin, Fannin, Bilton, Bowie, Hughes, Gregory, Symes, Wellwood, Hall, Limbrick, Pegler, O’Reilly, Seal, Tipping Kiely. The Races. Napier Park races which were held on Wednesday and Thursday, were well attended on both days. Many Hastings folk motored or drove out. Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond, “Tomoana,” have gone to Auckland to join the steamer for England. Before leaving Mr. Richmond was entertained by a number of gentlemen friends, and presented with a purse of sovereigns. Mrs and Miss Chaytor (Oxford) left for the South on Monday. Misses Maclain, who have been visiting Hawke’s Bay for some months, left by the express last Friday for Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs. and Miss Luckie have returned from their holiday in the country. SHEILA.