PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 43, 28 October 1893, Page 355

PICTON.

Dear Bee, October 17. A delightful break in the monotony of existence was made by the members of THE EXCELSIOR SOCIETY, who gave a social on Friday evening last. Measles had laid lowmany of their number, so that the gathering was not so large as usual, but the host and hostesses tried to make amends for shortcomings in that respect, and the affair was altogether a great success. Games of all descriptions such as halma. draughts, chess, yacht-race games were provided and played between the more merry games of blind man's buff, dumb-crambo. charades and dancing, of which Picton folks never tire. The supper was excellent. and the supper committee, consisting of the Misses E. Greensill. L. Fuller. R. Williams. V. Fuller. Price (two*. A. White, etc., are to be congratulated on the success of all their arrangements. As the young ladies do all the cooking for these affairs, the society is only equalled by a first-rate cooking class. In addition to the teachers of the borough schools where these socials are held (Mr U. C. Howard, and the Misses Hay and Thompson), the invited guests were the Rev. A. H. Scdgewick. MrsSedgewick. Mrs Allen. Inspector Smith, the Misses Seymour (fo*ir). Greensill (three). Allen (two*. Millington. Scott. Western. M. Fuller. Dart (two*, and Messrs Waddy 'two*. Macshane (two). Fuller, etc. The dance music was supplied by the young people. OUR PEOPLE. Dr. Millington, who commenced to practise his profession immediately on his arrival in Picton. with eighteen cas-*s of measles, has taken a house on Fern Hill, belonging to Captain Dalton. Mrs Millington, whom we understand isan accomplished musician, will be an acquisition to us in many ways, and Miss Millington, the doctor's sister, has already joined the Anglican church choir. Captain Dalton, of Koromiko. who has been sufiering for some years from rheumatism, has gone north to try the virtues of the hot springs at Rotorua fur his complaint. Mrs Fitzgerald (Gerald) who has been seriously ill through measles and other complications, is recovering, and is now able to sit outside a little and enjoy the sunshine on fine days. Mr Beattie, the constable who so quickly captured the juvenile would-be train-wrecker in Picton lately, has been presented by the Railway Commissioners with five pounds, as a token of their appreciation of his smartness. Mr Allsworth. Presbyterian Minister, is recovering from a rather serious illness, and is now able to take an airing occasionally. The measles are very prevalent at Waikawa amongst the Maoris, but since the advent of Mrs Love amongst them, new ideas in regard to nursing keeps them from suffering as severely as they did when left to their own devices. The Picton (Waitohis) Cricket Club opened the season on Saturday last and played a match with a number of Koromiko boys. Small scores were made, but the pitch is in rather bad condition, all awaiting the recovery of the Hon. Sec. from the prevailing epidemic. Mr John Duncan. J.P.. of the Grove. Picton. is one of the candidates to repre-ent the Wairau Picton electorate. He is a bachelor, therefore he may woo and win. and a popular bachelor, therefore he is almost certain of the supi»ort of the sex which in future must rule by virtue of majority. Mr W. Sinclair, solicitor and Mr Buick are the two candidates against whom Mr Duncan has to tilt during the coming ele tions. We—the new j>olitical pile-drivers—are anxiously a waiting three evenings, amusement, when each candidate will air his several hobbies and give us a chance of making up our minds which particular hobby we shall support. As yet no strong minded female ha-* expressed a wish to represent us. That is an excitement yet to come. Mrs Dodson, of Blenheim, who has lately been touring on the West Coast and visiting her son. the Rev Frank Dodson, spent a few days in Picton on her return, and delighted her old friends there by graphically describing the coast, its scenery and people. Mr O'Regan is. she thinks, judging him bj his own utterances the coming man who is going to -tart the politicial ship on a new voyage of discovery in search of a politician with a conscience. Tableaux rirants. Mrs Jarley's waxworks, a concert and a dance are the items included in one evening’s entertainment the whole to be given for the benefit of the Public Library, Picton, on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Jean.