PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XXIII, 3 December 1898, Page 733

PICTON.

Dear Bee, November 15. The Prinee of Wales’ Birthday was quite a fete day in Pieton. The weather was delightful, and two trains came in from Blenheim laden with excursionists. A great many people went out fishing, but the majority sought shady nooks and picnicked. THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' SPORTS. were held in the football grounds, but were not so attractive as they were when held here before. There was no procession, no band, and no side shows except a shooting gallery, so the whole thing was voted slow. The first SENIOR CUP MATCH of the season was played on Nelson Square between the Wairaus (Blenheim) and Picton, and resulted in a victory for Picton by a whole innings and about twenty runs. Of course, there was nothing exciting about that. We simply sat there and laughed at the procession of Wairaus walking in and walking out. The Wairaus took it all in good part, and laughed with us. In the evening the Rowing Club held A SOCIAL in the Public Hall, which, though not numerously attended was most enjoyable, the committee doing all in their power to give their guests a pleasant evening. A very dainty supper was laid out on the stage. The music by Mrs Price was excellent, and if the club did not make money by the affair they at least have the satisfaction of knowing everybody enjoyed themselves. Among those present I noticed Mesdames Allen. Robertshaw, Cragg. Smith, Misses Smith (2), Lloyd (3). Nash. Clemens. Powell (Blenheim), Hallett. Sutherland, Dart. Bartlett (3), Cragg, Barrasoll, McCormick (2), Muneaster, etc., etc., and Messrs Smith (2), McCormick (2), Campbell, Jeffries, Nash (2). Peek. Seymour, Greensill, Webster, Price, etc., etc. A MAGIC LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT was held in the Anglican Sunday schoolroom on Thursday evening. A fair number of children attended, but very few adults. The Rev. Cowx explained the views, which were mostly old friends. Miss Dart sang ‘Calvary,’ and Miss Howard ‘Cornin’ Thro’ the Rye.’ Miss Greensill played a musical selection, ‘The Brook,’ and Misses Fuller a duet. On Tuesday evening there was a SERVICE OF SONG, ‘The Pilgrims’ Progress,’ rendered by the Sunday school children and choir of St. Paul’s (Presbyterian) Church. Other items were ‘Rest,’ by Miss Sara McCormick, a musical trio by Miss

Edith Lloyd (piano), Mr H. Taylor (flute), and Mr D. Lloyd (violin)’. Miss Lloyd also played a pianoforte selection in capital style. A coffee supper was handed round during an interval in the proceedings, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. JEAN.