PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XVII, 29 April 1899, Page 577

PICTON.

U>FLAYKI>.) Dear Bee, April 12. Mrs Greeusill's AFTERNOON TEA AND TENNIS on Wednesday was very successful, and quite a large number besides those who played gathered under the trees and enjoyed a pleasant chat with their friends. Among those present were Mrs Sealy, Mrs F. W. Thompson. Mrs Wei ford, Mrs Haslett, Mrs Smith, Mrs Andrews, Misses Sealy (Nelson), Allen, Philpotts. Western, Scott, Hay, etc. Mrs Rutherford's day was also most enjoyable, chairs being set on the verandah, with the pretty garden in front, gay with all sorts of flowers in full bloom. Among Mrs Rutherford's visitors were Mrs Speed, Mrs Allen. Mrs MacKenzie. Misses MacKenzie. Speed. Poynter (Dunedin). Miss M. McGregor (Wellington), etc. On Wednesday evening the Rex. F A. Dennett and his Maori troupe gave AN ENTERTAINMENT on behalf of several charities. Some of our Waikawa Maoris and some belonging to the Wairau pa assisted The hall was crowded with a very appreciative audience, and the Maoris were very pleased at the way the pakehas received the different items. I'he programme consisted of several hakas. war-cries, poi games, tableaux and songs. The best of all was. perhaps. the Rarotonga tune adapted to a Maori hymn. The voices blended together so beautifully and the time was an object lesson to Europeans. Mi Bennett, who looked very handsome in his Maori dress, was presented with a lovely bouquet by an admirer in the hall. Among the audience T noticed Captain and Miss Chapple. Dr. and Mrs Scott. Mrs and the Misses Allen (3), Mr and the Misses Rutherford. Dr. and Mrs Owen. Mrs Duncan. MisSpeed. Mrs and the Misses Seals, the Rev. A. H. Sedgwick. Miss G’emsill, Mr. Mrs and Mias How rd. Mr and Mrs Stuart. Miss Bell. Misses Smith, etc., etc. Miss Flo. Western’s marriage to Mr George Kenny, nephew of Contain Kenny. M.L.C.. takes place next \\ rd nesdav at Holy Trinity Church.

JEAN.