HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 1, 5 July 1911, Page 65

HASTINGS.

June 29. We have had a great deal of rain lately, spoiling outdoor sport considerably. Yesterday and to-day Napier Park races were held, but as the weather was so stormy and cold many Hastings folk who usually go, did not venture this meeting. The following ladies have entertained in various small ways lately:—Mrs W. Stead. Mrs. Williams (Havelock). Mrs. Barcroft. Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Maedonnel, Mrs De Lisle, Mrs Miller, Mrs Hill, Mr*» Pharazan.

The Hastings branch of the Trinket Society, which is doing good work in Hastings, held a meeting in St. Matthew’s Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The attendance was nto as large as usual 7'he following ladies were elected for ©thee: Mesdames Williams, Holdsworth, Shrimpton. Lowry, Russel, Lewis, Miller, McLeod, Nelson, Garnett, Crosse, Keith, Newbigen, Hughes, Davidson, Powdrell, and Miss E. \\ illiams. It. was decided to hold a huge floral fete at the end of the year to help the Plunket Society. Personal. -Mr. Alex Lean (son of late ( olonel Lean), who was much beloved by all who knew him. passed away peacefully last (Saturday morning after a long illness. Airs .1. 11. Williams and the Misses Williams (Havelock North), are leaving early in July for bingland, where Miss C. Williams is to be married. The many’friends of Mrs Tipping, sen., will be sorrv to hear that she is still very ill. Mr. and Mrs Cordon Durrant, of Taihape, have come to reside in Hastings for a few months. Miss Russel, daughter of Sir Wm. and Lady Russel, was presented to their Majesties King George and Queen Mary on May 10th. Mrs G. Russel's health is still very indifferent. Mrs G. Stead, son., Christchurch, is the guest of Mr and Mrs W. Stead, “Twy ford." Mr Solomon. K.C. (Dunedin) visited Hastings this week, and was the guest of Dr. and Mrs Macdonell. Mr Avison and his little daughter have gone to Wellington. Mrs berguson is spending a few days tot- Longlands. Airs. Fitzherbert has boon having a cpiiet holiday at Havelock North. Mr F. Hudson has gone to join the •Sheffield Choir during their New Zealand tour. \ The Aliases Humphries have been staying with Mrs 11. E. Beamish. Kin<r Street.

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