CHRISTCHURCH, January 6.

Otago Witness, Issue 2808, 8 January 1908, Page 72

CHRISTCHURCH, January 6.

The Lytt&lton Harbour Board giave a very delightful picnic at Diamond Harbour on Saturday afternoon in honour of the officers and crew of the Nimrod and the officers of the Gralilee. The tug Canterbury, which conveyed the guests from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour, left the port at 2 o'clock with al ,large complement of passengers. On arrival at Diamond HaTbour the guest 3 quickly foxind cool resting places under the shady trees, and afternoon tea was served, while the Lyttelton Marine Band provided some good music. Just before the Canterbury left , on the return journey short speeches were j made by the Hon. C. C. Eowen, Bishop ' Grimes, Bishop Julius, Lieutenant Shackle- 1 ton, Mr Peters (of the Galilee), and' Mr G-. Lauranson (chairman of the Lyttelton Harbour Board). The gueate were Landed on the Lyttelton wharf shortly "before 6 o'clock after a. very pleasant outing. The chief event of New 1 Year's Day was the departure of tnei Nimrod. The officers 3od-crew of the little vessel have made many friends during their stay in Lyttelton, and I they carry away with them every good wish for their safe return and for -the success lof their expedition. The send-off given to the Nimrod was most impressive. Beats of all kinds and sizes followed her to the heads [ and gave her rousing cheers." I Miss Nanoarrow is visiting her sister, Mrs I M'Lean, Mount Hutt. 1 The Misses Anderson aro visiting friends I in the south.

Mr and Mrs A. Williams, Wellington, are slaying with Mrs Boyle, Riccarton. • The Misses Wilson. N. Campbell, andl Symes have gone to Dunedin to be present) at the golf tournament.

WELLINGTON, Ja-nuaiy 4. Williamson's Musical Comedy Company cornlnrenced a season JheTei on Boxing Night, opening with a performance of " The Blue Moon." The play is decidedly amusing and clever, and jttost effectively frooked' and staged. The audience on Monday evening were very delighted when the ~chaT.ming "Swing song" from. "Mother Goose" was introduced. The house was practically filled witfli country and other visitors, and just a isprinikling of Wellingtonians, amongst whom I noticed) Mrs MJacCaarihy, Mrs and Miss Be«re, Mtßs Skerxett, Miss Watson, Da? and Mrs Hislop Miss Hardinge-Maltby, Miss x»o>i6iil-e>y. Mass Jonrustone, Miss Bremner, Miss Fell, and Miss Mair. Mr 'and Mrs 13. C Turnbull were passengers ■•flora London by the Athenic, which arrived on Wednesday. Mrs (Dr) Herbert is spending a. few w«eks at Titahi Bay. Miss Neave (Palmerston Noi-iih) i 3 the guest of Mra Tolhunst, G-rant road. An engagement announced this week is that of Miss Phyllis Barnicoat, of Wanganui to Mi 1 Eric Riddifoard, second son of Mr H. D. Riddifordl (Lower Hutt). Miss Jean Paarr (Hokitikei) is visiting Wellington. Mi,9s Merchant is lapending heir holidays in Wellington with her parents. Miss Ai?d, who has been, the guest of the Masses Turner (Kelbuame) since her arrival here by the Athenic, was married «.t St. Peter's Church on Saturday afternoon to Mr G. Dunne, of Wtmganui. Di Matthew Holmes acted 'as best man. The bride, who waa quietly gowned in white crepe de chin?, was attended by Miss N. Turner. _ The wedding was lexoeedingly quiet, only Miss Aird's most intimate friends b»ing present.

Miss M. Jones left last week on a visii to Christcurch and Dunedin.

Miss Alice Turner is -the guest of Mrs Elder (Waikanai).

Miss Rona Brander ihas returned from her visit to Masterton.

Mrs W. Bandail'l (Palmerston North) is spending a few weeks in town with her relations.

Miss Eflsie Watson ia t'be guest of Mrs Sis© (Dizoettin).

Miss East has returned frorm her trip to Ohristchurch.