PICNICS.
One of the most pleasant and enjoyable outings of the season was the saddlers' picnic promoted by the employees of J. Wiseman and Sons to Molutapu on Saturday last. The day turned out an ideal one, and the sail down the harbour, enlivened :is it was by the cheering strains ot the Bavarian Band, proved to many a hard worker a glorious relief after the toils of the week. Arrived at the island, young men and maidens, and oid ones too, wended their way to the picnic ground under tlie shade of the willows and the clear rippling rivulet: which pleasure parties know so well. There within a few mii.ute.s hampers and baskets were unpacked, and a capital spread was soon partaken of by a merry, jolly, happy party in truly rustic fashion. Gradually groups might be dotted over the mountain sides. revelli"g in the splendid island views which mak<> Auckland Harbour so picturesque and attractive. Everyone seemed to enjoy tliem-
selves to their liesuts' content; swings, cricket, racing and other sports belli? indulged in till well on to 6 o'clock, when tho bell of the steamer Eagle summoned all on board for the return journey, when sonu's and music were the order of the night until all landed safely at Queen-st. •vilnrf full of praise for the management who had so successfully catered for their enjoyment for the day.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 60, 11 March 1903, Page 7
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