HAPPENINGS IN THE CAPITAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2023, 7 March 1907, Page 4

HAPPENINGS IN THE CAPITAL.

TARDY- APPRECIATION. By “Ponolopo.” Wellington. Sumo time ago, i wrote you ol Madame Aral’s wonderful voice and tho poor audiences she secured —Plainly owing to her following immediately the Exhibition orchestra, blit partly, also, because many did not know what an accomplished singer was amongst us. Sho returned Friday, with i flourish of triumpots—which include!, a Mayoral reception at tho Concert Hall—and tho attendances at her coming concerts bid fair to ho exceedingly good. This has been brought übout by more knowledge about the singer, who has an aura of mystery about her that is quite fascinating to lovers of tho romantic. Indeed thero are deop, dark hints of a morganatic marriage. At .any rate, Madame Arral herself is vory charming and piquant, with picturoquo gestures, and the most captivating of broken English, for which sho apologises quite superfluously. Sho is short, with dark hair, bright dark eyes, a pretty figure,' and a tasto that is evidently Parisian in frocks. Her very travelling coat of tussore and her plain hat with its blue veil had an indescribable air,and when 1 went to the flotoiti to meet her, I stood aghast at the great pile of luggage on the lorry. The wonderful gowns she changes so often in one concert to suit her songs were held in those many trunks, made so long that the skirts need not be doubled. On tho to]) of tho pile was a large wire cage, with a Siamese cat and a little pug, both adorned with ribbons. A number of people met Madame Arral on her arrival, and the reception was well attended, some of the company giving a tiny concert during thq intervals of tea and talk. A most lovely bouquet was presented to tho singer, and the trophy to bo given her on Monday evening is* most elaborate —a lyre and a crown of laurel, Tied with the tricolor ribbon of Franco.

MORE GOOD-BYES. . Some one suggested the other day that tho Empire City should bo called Jack Wellington, so numerous are the people who of lato have left us for tho Old World. AVe just see the smoke of the steamer that carries away ono lot of friends disappearing around Point Jerningham, when we have to speed the next Home-goers with afternoon teas and parting entertainments of all sorts. Next week leave —for England and Japan—Miami Mrs Louis Blundell, their son and daughter, and Miss Coates, and there c have been many farewell gaieties. Miss Blundell, whose marriage to Mr Noel Nelson takes place in Kobe, has been the prett.v centre of many of these affairs, and on Friday last sho entertained some prominent friends to .tea, about a hundred being invited. A novel feature was tho way in which names of birds had to bo supplied to certain phrases —weka (wee cur) for “a little dog”— caused great fun, and one girl covered herself with glory by answering “A British Officer,” which was adjutant-bird, by “goose.” Her explanation only made matters worse. The young hostess, who is verypretty with yellow hair and DresdenChina coloring, wore with a white silk skirt, a most exquisite and Oriental embroidery blouse of white silk covered with pale-blue forget-me-nots. Among the guests were Miss Tole and Miss Horton, both from Auckland, the former staying with Mrs Miles, the latter came down to say- good-bye to Miss Coates. Mrs Nelson invited a number of people to meet Mrs Blundell and Miss Coates;, and this week every aftornoon has its tea, Mrs I). A’. Stuart, Mrs Stoll, and Mrs J. Fulton being among the hostesses do-ir-ons of speeding the parting friends. The latter is carrying into effect a charming and novel idea. She has bought a large and artistic liberty workbasket for the bride to be — Miss Blundell —and every girl guest contributes to the contests. ' This is a refreshing variation from the handkerchief and kitchen teas.

A NEW PIANISTE. Miss Beatrice Richmond, gave a recital last week in the Concert room of the Town Hall, which was quite filled with an enthusiast audience. The front rows downstairs were occuxiied by the girls—all in white —of Miss Baber’s school, to hear one of their number, a little Foxton girl, Miss Symonds, playing the violin. She did wonderfully well, bowing with decision and sympathy, and well deserved the flattering applause which must have pleased, her teacher, Herr Hoppe. Everyone was charmed with Miss Richmond’s playing. Sho studied in Germany and England, and though she never troubled -to take a degree, played much in public at Home, and has a marvellous range, Chopin, Schumann, Dvorak—each composer seeming to suit her style best till one heard the next item. Her touch is exquisite. Altogether, she is a great acquisition to musical society here. Miss Beatrice Richmond comes of a very clover family, which includes the Miss Richmond who has piloted the Free Kindergarten into safe waters, and her sister, Miss Anna Richmond, whoso graceful poems are much admired. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mrs Willocks, of Gisborne, has.been staying with her sister, Mrs Nelson, for a week, and both have gone to Christchurch to the Exhibition. Thoy are staying there until Mrs Hill. Mr and Mrs O’Connor went South by the lonic on Monday, also to the Exhibition. Mrs Tweed, her sister, is also in Christchurch, a guest of Dr Anderson. Miss Hughes, of Napier, who has boen with Mrs O’Connor for a few days, returned home last week. Mr and Mrs Freeth, of Palmerston North, left for Sydney by the Maheno on Saturday: Lie goes Home; she stays a month in Australia. Mrs MacGregor, the widow of Dr. MacGregor has let her house in Northlands, and has moved with her daughters into rooms opposite the Girls’High School. Mrs Center, mother of Dr. Center, of the H.M.S. Cambria, passed through Wellington on her' way to Rotorua. Colonel Lumsden left by the Sydney boat last week, very downcast at missing the deerstalking, owing to the opening of the season being postponed. Mrs Vallenco, of Mastertou, is in town at present seeing her sister, Mrs Henderson, who goes Home Shortly. Everyone seems on tip-toe for flight at present, and strangers are continuity passing through Wellington. One is continually making or re-making acquaintanceships. An English lady who had only arrived in Wellington, and knew no one, heard a familiar name mentioned. She inquired, found the man, and discovered an old playmate whom she had not seen for forty years, and then in India. Lie was, like her, a bird of passage, and was leaving 'that day for Australia. The latest engagements arc those of Miss Ella Adams, only daughter of Mr C. W. Adams, whilom Commissioner of Crown Lands for Marlborough, to Mr Wilfrid Spicer, of the Agricultural Department,Auckland, and Miss Maude Bodmin, of the Hutt, to Mr Deigliton. By cable has come the announcement of Miss Grate Morrah’s engagement to Mr Haigh, of London. Intense sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Harry Crawford, whose , only daughter, at Home being educated, has died suddenly of heart failure. Sho was a charming girl, and very popular with her schoolfriends. There was a disturbing rumor here last Friday that the Go-

vornor wus lost, and mounted police were out looking for him to sign tho prorogation of Parliament. He has been fishing in tho Rotorua district, and had perhaps moved Iris fishing camp. Lord R.anfurly was once also losif sight of for a timo when ho too was on sport.' intent. ft is ono ol tho drawbacks to being a Governor that ono is not able to lose ouesolf for any length of timo. MELODRAMA AT THE OPERA HOUSE. The Holloway Company, with store of plays abounding in sensation, arc occupying tho Opera House and drawing groat audiences. They, are now putting on Dickons’ “Littlo Jo” and “Bleak Houso,” hut wo wont to soo “Tho Coal King,’’and came away quite satisfied with tho exciting events that happen in every act. Ono cannot decide whether-tho love lor sensation—murdor and sudden death—and tho concluding triumph of virtue over vico—is a feature of tho public to lie admired or condemned. The sea of listening faces was worth watching as tho villain plotted and planned his wickedness —such primitive schemes, too, that would hardly deceive a child in tho third standard. Ho fells his mother with a ruler and conceals the body in a safe, an office safe, though a meat safe would have boon more appropriate, and when sho gets over that treatment, kisses her fondly and throws her into a. pond ! There seems no limit to his desperate deeds, but the noble hero frustrates all his villainy, and turns out to ho tho heir, of the Coal King, vico tho villain, who is led away with gyves upon liis wrists and a sinister smile upon Ills lips. Miss Holloway is extremely graeeful and girlishly pretty, and plays tho artless heroine charmingly.

A LONDON WEDDING. By this mail I got’ details of tho wedding of Miss Maggie Douglas, second daughter of Sir Arthur Douglas, onco Under-Secretary for Defence for New Zealand, to Lieut. Arthur L. Popham, R.N., youngest son of the late Rev. C. Laybourne Popham. The marriage took place in Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, decorated with arum lilies and chrysanthemums, and the sorvice was choral, Tho bride’s liberty gown of satin opened over a niched chiffon petticoat and hail a long court train, the bodice being draped with Honiton lace, and the veil being of rare old Devonshire laco. The three bridesmaids —her two sisters and Miss Erootl—wore blue silk, with empire muffs of chiffon and pink roses, and brown tulle hats with pink straw brims, and pink roses. 1 hey were given by tho bridegroom a naval crown brooch set with pearls. Inc presents numbered nearly -200, and the cheques amounted to £3OO. The Earl and Countess of Railfurly sent a writing desk, the Earl and Countess of Glasgow a silver-mounted tea tray, Daily Eileen Knox an enamelled box, Mr and Mrs Sydney Johnston (of Hawke’s Bay) an enamelled pendant, Mrs 11. H. Bridge pair of handsome silver candlesticks, Mrs Kano (AVellington) greenstone bracelet, Miss Kano tcaclotli, Miss Amy Kano silver manicure set, and Mrs Harrison (of tho Hutt) a torquoiso bracelet. Many of tho charming frocks in the trousseau were made by the firm ol L. and M. Douglas, Lady Douglas’ daughters having a large dressmaking- business in London, and having already sent many most attractive examples of their skill to New Zealand.

Farmers’ Losses

£200,000 to £300,000 is lost annually by stockowners of this colony. Breeders and stockowners who are sustaining losses from abortion amongst tlieir stock are surely unjust to tlieir own interests if they iieglect tlie use of remedies that are reasonably sure to eradicate these troubles from tlieir . herds. Many stockowners have tried drenches of various kinds, and have found them useless. Hundreds who have had this experience have sent for Sykes s Drench and Sykes’s Animal Abortion Cure; sometimes as a last resort, and have always found them effective. Better use theso remedies first, before wasting time and money experimenting. They are doing the work and are saving money lor others. Let them do the same for you. Sykes’s Drench, Is 6il packet, lbs doz. Sykes’s Animal Abortion Cure, 2s 6il packet. Sold everywhere. For administering drenches, Sykes’ Drenching Horn, price Is 6d, cannot be beaten.

DR. SHELDON’S MAGNETIC LINIMENT. Will relievo at once Rheumatism, Lumbago, Lame Back, Cuts, Bruises or Burns, and continued application will clfect a cure in a remarkably short time. For sale by A. AV. J. Mann, Agent, Chemist. Why suffer tlio torments of Hell with Rheumatism or Lumbago when Dr. Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment will ease the pain at onco, and continued application effects a permanent cure. Price is 6d ; large bottle 3s. For sale by A. AV. J. Mann, Agent, Chemist. CAN YOU BLAME HER? If at last she. tires of the fault-find-ing of a dyspeptic husband and leaves him? The worst of the dyspeptic is that lie does not realise his own meanness. His world is entirely out of perspective. A man is only as strong as his stomach. AA’hen tho stomach is diseased all the other organs suffer. Dr. Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules are tlio -sufferers’ tree of life. They will cure him and bring him health and happiness just as certain as lie takes them. They are sure becauso tliey are a natural remedy, and contain exactly tlio same chemical properties as the digestive fluids in tlio stomach. For sale by A. AV. J. •Mann, Agent, Chemist. A Farmer’s Testimony—Has used Sykes’s Drench for six Years. Six years is a good long period in which to test a preparation. Unless satisfactory results wore obtained no farmer would continue to uso Sykes’s Drench on valuable stock year alter year. It has been tried, tested, and proved to be the most valuable Drench in tlio Colony Mr R. Budden, Otorolinnga, Auckland, writes: —“Dear Sir, —X consider that you have conferred a benefit on the farming community of our Colony in presenting a Drench that can bo used with absolute safety, and with beneficial results for cows or horses. I have used Sykes’s Drench for six years with most gratifying success, and shall always recommend its use.” Insist on having Sykes’s Drench. Refuse all substitutes for this invaluable remedy. From all storekeepers at Is Gil. Sykes’s Drenching Horn, for administering Sykes’s Drench, price Is Cd.