PICNIC AT KARORI.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 2785, 16 January 1869, Page 3

PICNIC AT KARORI.

Although Saturday looked anything like a day for enjoy ment from home a very large party of ladies and gentlemen bent on enjoying themselves in spite of the weather, proceeded to Mr It. Donald's gardens at Karori, where a sumptuous spread was awaiting them ; but, unfortunately, at the appointed hour for luncheon, the rain poured down in torrents, which compelled the party to seek shelter where they could. The ladies, with some juvenile members of their families, thanks to Mr Donald, were provided with shelter at his house. It soon cleared up, however, when the ladies were released from their temporary imprisonment, and with a determination to accomplish what they left town for ; they gave every assistance to the committee of gentlemen in placing the spread on the tables, when soon all the party were indulging in the good things which were sumptuously supplied by Mr W. Freeman, Lambton Quay. After lunch had been done justice to, course No. 2 was placed on the table, consisting of all the delicacies of the season, after which the band struck up, when there was a rush for partners, and dancing commenced and was carried on with great spirit until tea was announced. This was supplied in first-rate style by Mrs Donald, assisted by the members o£ her family. It was a very pleasing sight to see such a large party enjoying themselves with the good things placed before them by Mrs Donald. When tea was over the music struck up, when dancing again commenced, which was carried on at intervals until 8 o'clock ; during the intervals between the dancing, there was kiss in the ring, foot races, jumping, &c, several of the matches being very well contested. After bidding Mr and Mrs Donald farewell and thanking them for their many acts of kindness to the party during the day, the order for town was given, when the party filed off in twos and threes, headed by the music, and reached Wellington about 9.30. On the homeward journey several new and popular airs were sung and joined in by the whole party. Thua ended one of the pleasantest days ever eDJoyed by any of the party. Parties wishing to spend a really delightful day, will do well to go to Mr R. Donald's at Karori, where they will be received with courtesy and attention. In conclusion, we must say that pi-aiae is due to the members of the committee in bringing the picnic on Saturday to such a pleasing issue.