AROUND DUNEDIN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5132, 17 September 1895, Page 3

AROUND DUNEDIN.

[ltY " SCOTCH MIST."] The event of the week has, without doubt, been the Grand Boating Carnival, which has been held in the Garrison Hall. Tho decorations aud devices are really most tasteful, boats, oars, and flags beingfestooned with ribbons above the stalls, and across the Hall in a most artistic manner. Tho grand marches and dances (in which 120 Indies and gentlemen take part) are under the management of Signor Borzoni, who really must be congratulated on the success of his training. Special mention should be made of the living dolls' dance. About twenty wee mites, whoso ages range between four and eight-years, dressed as much like dolls as possible, with tiny wreaths on the top of their heads, danced a gavotte with exquisite grace. After the dance, the little dkflolls retired into a boat at the back (cf the forming as pretty a picture as any artist's brush could paint, while some two dozen Maori boys went through some wonderful kind of dance, in which rubbing noses was a proniiuent featuie. it was very ludicrous. The Moorish dance was something quite new to Dunedin, and was also very much admired. The management have decided to keep the Carnival open a few days longer, as hundreds are turned away nightly. The proceeds for tho first three nights, amounted to over £4OO, so the members of the Heating Club ought to haye a substantial sum to build new boats with by the time the Carnival closes. Mr John McFarlane, father of tho Messrs A, and J, McFarlane, died on Monday at his son's residence, Canon-gate-street, aged 84 years. He was one of Duuedin's old citizens, having lived here for the last thirty-three years. A very largo cortege followed his remains to their last rest(iug place. Mr McFarlane was a prell-known-member of Knox Church, and one whom the late Dr. Stuart was proud to number amonp his friends. Our Otago boys were to the fore again on tho football ground last Saturday, when they played against Canterbury, Great interest was manifested in the match, especially as the result practically decided the championship of the Colony, Otago winning by two points. A little over £144 was taken at the gates. Tho newest thing in tournaments iB a match at rounders between a team of girls from the Waimate School, and others representing the Middle School of Oamaru. The North Olaijo Timet) states that tho Waimate girls—accompanied by their friends, numbering 60 in all—came to Oamaru and played a match, in which they were beaten by 168 to 64. After the matcli the visitors were entertained at lunch in the School. Oamaru was in a state of excitement yesterday over the ballot for Maerewhenua lands. The North Otago Tinm states that intending came all the way from the burton, Blenheim and Taieri, only to be disappointed, Several local men bad teams ready to go on to the ground immediately, but they were unsuccessful, Some of the successful applicants, will bring considerable capital together with largo families from a distance, and the settlers of that stamp will make a success of the settlement, and help to improve the trade and prospects of the town and district, I must not omit to tell you of the grand wedding I went to see at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday last. The brido was Miss Violet Burnett-, of Hawkdun, Mainototo, aud tho bridegroom Mr Cbas. Dalgoty, of London. Most brides look beautiful because of the loveliness of their attire, but Miss Violet Burnett's face was as pretty as her dress, which was of pure white satin with a court train, Tho front of the skirt was covered with beaded tulle. A bertha of white chiffon and magnificent ostrich feathcrß (which the bridgroom had specially brought from the Cape) was fastened on tho «ft shoulder. The train also had inches of ostrich feathers, the robe being most queenly. Her veil was fastened with two diamond stars, her only other ornament being two exquisite diamond hearts, worn at tho throat. She carried a bouquet of white violets. Tho bridesmaids also carried huge bunches of violets, and had crooks which were tied with violet ribbons. Instead of rice boing thrown at the newly-married couple, they were deluged with violets; baskets and baskets full wore emptied ou them, it being quite a violet wedding, the idea being A taken from the Christian name of » tho bride. At tho afternoon tea (which seems now to bo quito taking the place of tbe old-fashioned wedding breakfast), Bishop Neville proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, making a most felicitous speech. Mr C. Rolleston, of Christchurch, who was best man, responded on behalf of the bridegroom. jjJ'ho bride's travelling dress was and green crepon, most handsomely trimmed with passementerie, large picture hat with pint roses. The D.1.0. supplied the whole ti'oi)Sßea)i, Thero seepia to bo quito an ppjilemic of weddings here, apd it must be infectious, as I roafl of two jpftsf investing oqes ip your last mop. The equinoxial gales are paying gStoefr annual knt with the exception of a few fences being blown down, so far no damage bat been dm

3 A fossicker in the Whipstickserub near Bendigo, found a 4£ ounce uuggel the other day on his way to his cheerloss hut iu a lonely gully, A French surgeon has supplied a fc male patient with a new lip, in pl»«6 o! , one which was destroyed. The loss was j made good with a piece of flesh cut tioai s the patient's arm. ' Wo wear away two inches of shoe leather in a year. A pair of boots thai would " last a lifetime" would, consequently, have to be provided with tolcs from eight to niae feet thick, Pick-pocketing is becoming frequent in Auckland, A dozen purses were I takcu from ladies at the Christian liu- } deayour Convention, t The Complimentary Concert tendered to the members of the Mastertou Orchestra last evening was not the success it should have been, considering the willingness which the Orchestra has always shown to place their services at the disposal of all for religious and charitable purposes. Although the t attendance i\as small, a very good pro- |. gramme was submitted as follows Overture, Masterton Orchestra; song, ' "TheMountebank,"MrLilly: liecitatioa, "The New Church Organ," Mi Chisholm i soug," Say Au Itcvoir, but not Good-bye," Mr Langton; clarionet solo, Mr Candy; trio, "Memory," Miss Perry, Mr and Mrs Boagey; piano solo, Miss Fanny Elkins; song, "Apart," Mrs Arnot; selection,^ Masterton Orchestra; song, " llybria the ' Cretan," Mr lialph; recitation," Sandy Murray," Mr L. Donald; soug, '• To a Letter," Mr Meadows; duet, " Even- ' tide," Miss Perry and Mr Boagey; song, " Hearts and Homes," Mrs Arnot; violin solo, Mr Candy; song, "The Tempest King," Mr D. li. Eobmsou, APOLOGY. DsAn Sib-Wc have recently made a statement regnr«3ir>g our Cavour Cigars, (which arc now solil everywhere at eight toils It I) to which objection has been taken. Wo said that the smoker received at, say, 2 i each, a cigar equal in quality to tho bes 3d smoks. Wo now retract, as the expressed opinion of gond judges has satisfied us that Cavouis compare favourably with niuuy cigars sold at M, and they are certaialy better thau any 3d article obtainable.— Yours, Ac., J. Fmssuid & Co.-Advt.