PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XIX, 9 November 1895, Page 584

PICTON.

Dear Bee, October 29. The ladies of the Picton Quadrille Assembly gave a GRAND SPINSTERS BALL on Wednesday last, which was no exception to the rule that perfection follows on all the efforts of the ladies. The guests were all charmed with everything, from the manner in which they were received and entertained to the supper, which was truly a feast for the gods, the claret cup being specially commended. The decorations were unique and beautiful, consisting of nikau palms, lycopodium, and arum lilies, the supper-table being artistically arranged and lit up with colour shaded lamps, and the floor being in perfect condition, made the dancers feel as if they were in Elysium. The spinsters’ hostesses were Miss Divens, in cream crepon with lace, looking very pretty ; Miss Smith, pink pongee; Miss A. Smith, black grenadine ; Miss Webster, pink crepon ; Miss Fuller, cream veiling with heliotrope sleeves; Miss L. Fuller, white veiling ; Miss Biddle, green net over pink silk; Miss Lloyd and her sister in black and white; Miss F. Lloyd, heliotrope ; Misses Fisk (two), black velvet, one with pink and the other with blue ribbons; Miss Dobson, cream and pink satin satin stripe with pink ribbons; Miss Johnston, pink crepon ; Miss Rackley, cream cashmere with Slush sleeves; Miss Thompson, green, crepon; Miss Neal, fawn; lisa Jeffries looked'very pretty in cream veiling; Miss Neal, fawn skirt and pale blue blouse; Miss Moss, white with green trimmings; Misses Bartlett (three), flowered delaines; Miss Simmons, pink and green. The guests were the Misses Howard, in pink veiling and chiffon; Miss Greensill, pale blue Empire Sown ; Miss N. Allen, cream crepon and silk gauze lace; Miss [ay, red silk; Miss E. Greensill, cream veiling and pretty lace; Miss Thompson (Nelson), blue with black velvet sleeves; Mrs Kane, white spotted Indian muslin and silk sleeves: Mrs Solvander, in black with pink sleeves; Mrs Howard, black with pink chiffon frills; Mrs Oxley, black ; Mrs I. Fisk, black with green and yellow ribbons; Mrs Salmon (Blenheim), black and gold; Mrs Morris, spotted muslin and cornflowers; Mrs Cragg, black; Mrs J. Fuller, black grenadine, blue velvet sleeves, etc., etc., and Messrs Kane, Solvander, Marshall. Bartlett. Greensill. Cribb, Salmon, Thompson, Price. Hawker, Webster, Card, Western (two), Lewis, Wilson, Jeffries. Baillie, Philpotts, Howard, etc., etc. Mr Vannini provided the music, the extras being played by the Misses A. Fisk, E. Webster, and N. Allen. Dancing was kept up till 4 a.m.. Mr Kane winding up the evening with a merry little speech, in which the crown of excellence was gracefully placed on the ladies’ heads. The first CRICKET MATCH of the season eventuated on Saturday last on Nelson Square between the Koromiko and Waitohi teams. Much more interest was taken in the match than has been the case for some seasons past, and the of the ladies gave the home(Waitohi) team courage, and jeijt vigour to their aims—and legs. They won the first Cup match easily, with plenty of runs to spare, though there was plenty of room for improvement in the go of both teams. Mr Riddle was the only one who made enough runs to crow over, and he was disappointed because his score only reached thirty instead of one hundred. Among the spectators I saw Mrs Rutherford, Mrs Western, and the Misses Western (three), Mr and Miss Howard, Miss Balfour, Mrs and Miss Nora Allen, Mr and Mrs Oxley. Miss Divens. Misses Seymour (four). Misses Greensill (three), Mr J. W. Baillie, Mr H. C. Seymour, Miss Williams, Misses Neal, etc., etc. THE READING SOCIETY held last week’s meeting at Brooklyn, the residence of Mr J. A. IL Greensill. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs Sedgwick reading the fable of the water grubs and the dragon fly; Mrs Seely a comic sketch ny Wilkie Collins, and the Rev. A. H. Sedgwick a sermon on ’Little Jack Horner,’ which evoked much merriment and good-natured criticism. PERSONAL. Several of our wanderers have returned. Mrs and Miss Isabel Seymour and Mrs Alien came back on Wednesday last after ten weeks spent in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. All of them are looking exceedingly well for their trip, but are unanimous in declaring that no place they have seen comes up to their own little spot for beauty. Mr and Mrs Andrews returned from England on Filday. I ney are also looking all the better for their six months’ travel. All the wanderers are being warmly welcomed home by the Picton people, and there are whispers in the air of lectures to be given on the various countries by the travellers. Mr Herbert Dobson, C.E., who has just married his cousin. Miss

Carrie Dobson, of Blenheim, has taken rooms at Mrs Peek’s on the Waikawa Road The young eouple have many friends here who are glad to welcome them as an acquisition to the place. We have to congratulate Miss May Greensill, of Brooklyn, on having successfully passed, in the senior division, the musical examination of Trinity College. , , . ~ Welcome and pleasant letters have been received from Mr George Seale, who has lately gone over to Western Australia to make his fortune. He. with a cousin that, accompanied him. dropped into a good billet immediately on their arrival, so that everything is couleur de rose in their eyes. Mr John Duncan has gained no end of kudos from the Picton Institute Committee by handing over towards the building fund the amount of his Charitable Aid Board and Hospital travelling allowance, amounting to £l3. I regret to say that the latest bulletins state that Mr J. B. Gudgeon is much worse, and that there is no possible hope of his recovery. He and Mrs Gudgeon are in Blenheim to be near Dr. Cleghorn. They both have our greatest sympathy. Miss May Redwood is kindly taking charge of the children and household in Mr°Salmon. who is still in charge of the post-office and Mrs Salmon are staying at Mrs Allport's in High-street. Mr Craddock Beauchamp has been dangerously ill, suffering from angina pectoris, and Dr. Cleghorn was sent for. lam glad to say that he has recovered from the attack, and is progressing favourably.

Jean.