NAPIER.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 18, 3 May 1911, Page 66

NAPIER.

April 28. Dancing; Carnival. The dancing carnival organised by the H.B. (.Ticket Association opened in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening. Before the programme was commenced, the Mayor (Mr. J. V. Brown) addressed the audience, and explained how much it meant to cricket in Hawke's Bay that this carnival should prove a success. The first item was “The Japanese Bil-ikcns,” twelve in number who appear on the stage dressed in quaint garments of many colours. Gradually other dancers appear from all directions, and as the coloured lights are turned on the scene is a most effective one. “The Silvery Moon,” sung by the Misses PattyElliot and Dolly Barnes, with intervals of dancing, was a very good idea. Mr. Remington was most successful with his song, “ The Pyramids” Miss Higgins sang “ Rings on my fingers” very prettily. “-Sleigh Bells,” by Miss Leah Spiller and Miss Patty Elliot, and the “Statue Dance,” with clogs and shawls, were two good items. The gem of the evening was the “ Danza d’Amor ” by Professor Cardston and Mrs. Jowett. The dance is one of great charm and grace, and was received by the audience with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Jowett is always most popular here as an amateur actress. The whole programme reflects great credit on Professor Cardston, who has trained all the dancers during the last few weeks. A Dance. The first of a series of small private subscription dances was held in the Terrace Schoolroom last Tuesday evening. Miss Thornton and Mrs. Skerman acted was spent. Amongst those present were: Miss Thornton, Mrs. Skerman, Misses Aplin, Pasley, Clarke, Ruddock, Brown (2), Maclean (2), Dinwiddie; Messrs. Pasley, Maclean, Dinwiddie, Brown and others. Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Williams (Pukehou) are on a visit to Napier. The Bishop and Mrs. Averil are visiting Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy spent a few days in Napier, on their way to Australia. Miss Millie Hewson is staying at the Marine Parade Hotel. Miss Fraser, late matron of the Dunedin hospital, has come to reside in Napier. Mr, and Mrs. Keith Cotterili and family have returned to the East Coast. Mrs. Walter Strang and family are staying at the Masairie Hotel. Miss Groome (Te Ante) is visiting Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Howlett (Pahiahua) are visiting Mrs. George Nelson. Miss Sandtman has gone on a visit to the East Coast. Miss Davis (Gisborne), who has been on a visit to Napier, returned to her home yesterday. The Misses Williams, East Coast, have been on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. Colin White (Te Ante) is visiting Napier. Miss Standish (Ashburnta) is visiting Miss Braithwaite. Mrs. Tripe (Wellington) is staying with her sister, Mrs. Eric Caro. Tire death of Mrs. Peter Skerrett has caused much sorrow to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Troutbeck. Mrs. Frank Perry, and Mr. G. IL Troutbeck left bv the.Ruapehu yesterday, for the Coronation.

MARJORIE.