Yesterday’s Holiday.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 65, 10 November 1887, Page 2

Yesterday’s Holiday.

The weather turned out very unsatisfactory yesterday morning. Those who profess to know much about these things certainly said there would be no rain during the day, but when such advice is tendered at such times it is generally thought to be more intended to cheer than for its accuracy. But to an extent they were correct; though tha dampness of the grass and the general state of uncertainty as to whether it would rain was not a pleasant contemplation to picnickers. For weeks previous the day had been looked forward to, and numerous picnics parties had been ar . ranged, "but the Presbyterian Picnic was of course the main event.

The volunteers paraded at the drillshed at 9 a.m., and at 10 a.m. the start for Mr Cameron’s paddock was made. About twenty cadets on horseback headed the cavalcade, the hussars next in order, then the artillery, the rear being brought up by a few more cadets on horseback and the band and the remaining cadets in carts and coaches. On arrival at Mr Cameron's paddock, and at different periods daring the day, the separate corps executed military manoeuvres, and the manner in which these were carried out reflects credit upon the officers. The return homeward commenced about half past four, the artillery being the first to leave the ground. It is a matter for congratulation that no accident of a serious, nature oooured during the dav.

From 9 a.m. in the morning until late in the evening brakes, traps and spring carts were kept busy carrying people to and from Mr Cameron’s paddock, where the grand picnic and sale of work in connection with the Presbyterian church was being held. An excellent cold collation was prepared for those who wished, and a great many wished, a id for a couple of hours the neat waitresses were kept busy attending on the successive relays of diners. A great amount of fancy work was disposed of, and no doubt the affair will prove as great a saccess financially as it was otherwise.

About eighty attended the invitation picnic of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society, which was held in Clark’s paddock. The main body proceeded out. shortly after 9, in Mr Stevenson's brake and traps. The grass wa§ rather damp at first, but soon dried, and an exceedingly enjoyable day was spent. The day was coid, but to those who attended—nearly all being at that age when the juvenescent spirits predominate—it was preferable to a hot day. The place selected was a nice one, the company sociable, and everything else in accord. Town was reached again just before 8, and an adjournment was made to the Good Temples’ Hall, where the pleasures of the day were followed with an equally pleasant evening.