PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue XVII, 28 April 1894, Page 403

PICTON.

Dear Bee, April 17. EXPEDITIONS. The order for this week has been one into the Pelorus Sound, one to Te Awaite. and Okukuri, and another to Koromiko to witness the initial football match of the season. The one to the Pelorus was undertaken by four ladies—Mrs Beauchamp. Mrs and Miss Isabel Seymour, and Mrs Allen—who started off on what a few male croakers stigmatised as a hair-brained expedition which they could not possibly accomplish. Our adventurous friends, went, saw, and conquered, climbed mountain ranges, saw scenery beautiful beyond comparison, visited all the settlers en route, received hospitality unbounded, crossed the Mahau Sound in a settler’s boat, climbed the Moi-tapu saddle after dark—with an escort of course—had an adventure with a wild pig, and reached Mr Tom Cawte’s homestead about 9 p.m., where they were warmly welcomed and hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs Cawte. The party left Picton on Friday evening for Anikiwa, and returned by Torea on Tuesday following. A PRESENTATION was made on Thursday last in the Church of England Sunday schoolroom to Miss <l>oL> Price, who is leaving for the North Island immediately. The Rev. A. H. Sedgewick made the presen tation, which consisted of a handsome handbag and other articles, and expressed the regret of all connected with church matters at Miss Price’s departure. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the teachers, and, despite their sorrow at the parting, the children spent a very pleasant afternoon. A DELIGHTFUL EVENING was spent at Mrs Rutherford’s on Wednesday. The carpets were taken up, and dancing became the order of the night, though a few songs by way of a rest were rendered by the guests, among others ‘ Daisy Bell,’ which has taken the place of ‘Ta-ra ra boom-de-ay.’ not only in our houses but also in the streets. The minuet was danced by eight of the youngest guests—the Misses M. and I. Linton. E. Waddy. M. Mcnab, E. Seymour, J. and I. Rutherford. and F. Scott. Other guests were Mrs and Miss Mellish, Mrs and Miss Duncan. Miss (A. P.) Seymour, Mrs McNab. Misses Seymour (four), Waddy, Allen, Fell, Carey. Chisolm. Slack, Mclntryc, Scott, and Messrs Mellish. Davison. Temple, Speed, Batty. Mr and Mrs Rutherford were delightful as host and hostess, and there is really no need to say how heartily everybody enjoyed themselves. THE ANNUAL PICNIC of the choir, teachers, and church-workers connected with Holy Trinity Church was held at Shakespeare Bay on Friday. The counter-attraction of a football match at Koromiko kept many away, but the picnic was an unqualified success. IN MEMORIAM. We are all sorry to hear of the untimely death of Mr J. P. Lucas, of Blenheim. He had many friends in Picton who will feel his loss, and many who will remember his many kindnesses to the pupils who from time to time were sent to Blenheim, to be educated by him. We all sympathise with Mrs Lucas in her trouble, and would, if we could, assist her to tight the battle of life for her little family. Perhaps the knowledge that we do so, and that her loss is felt throughout Marlborough, will help her to bear her bitter trouble with resignation.

Jean.