The Rev. Mr. L. Isitt aud Mr. Parker left by the Wellington on Saturday, their mission being to attend lhe conference in Auckland. At the cricketers' dinner ou Fiday evening, a suggestion was thrown out by Mr. Davies that steps should bo taken towards fonniug a ' good cricket ground here. It is a hint that deserves practical effect. The R-creation Board mot on Saturday evening, aud resolved to accede to the request made them by the Bathing Committee. Bathing will bo allowed before eight o'clock iv the morning, provided a suitable building is erected. Subscriptions will at once be cau vasaed for in order to accomplish that object. A very pleasant evening was spent by a number of people at a tea meeting given iv connection with the English Church at Bell Block on Wednesday evening last. The agree able gathering was got up by Mr. Bennett and those present (including a number of visitors from town) enjoyed themselves very much. The school-room was decorated with flower's and ferns, aud after supper the com pany indulged ia a dance. The New Plymouth Boating Club held a special meeting ou. Saturday evening, Mr. F. Webster presiding. The articles of the Boating Club Uuiou (tx-j) reels of which has been given by us), submitted by tho Provisional Commit tee, were adopted, and Mtssrs. Adams and Go- Vctt elected as l!i« Club's representatives Under the Union Club m'w, Mr. Cock, the captain, is au <v- ojjioio m«:uber. Messrs. Adams, G. Cock, ami C. Govett were elected a Match Committee, for the purpose of coaching aud helectiug a crow for the forthcoming regatta t

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