PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XII, 16 September 1899, Page 494

PICTON.

Dear Hee, September 4. Bernard's Circus, which, though of unassuming dimensions, is as good as many more pretentious affairs, gave an entertainment on Monday evening to a fairly large audience, the weather being still unpropitious. The Rev. F. W. Bennet hekl a mission meeting the same night, and gave a very interesting account of his adventures in the Pelorus Sound, whither he went to find an isolated kainga, where the Alaoris dwell in almost primitive simplicity, without any idea of education or religion. Air Bennet said he hoped that some young man or woman would volunteer to go to the place to educate his benighted brethren, and raise their social position. I am afraid the position is too near home to reach the romantic hearts of either a young man or young woman missioner. They evidently prefer going further afield. I understand the Government are willing to establish a school, and assist a teacher. There was a CHILDREN'S SOCIAL held in the Sunday School on Wednesday last, which was largely- attended. If noise was any criterion, then it was also largely enjoyed. The promoters of the winter socials have to arrange a children's affair occasionally in selfdefence, otherwise the youngsters would simply spoil all the grown-up ones, which would be a pity as they are so popular. A man named Anderson, who is a new arrival in Pieton. has bought a section and is planting vines on it. He considers it a fine situation for vine cultivation. Unfortunately, in the middle of his work the other day a stack of timber fell on him. and he is thus incapacitated for a little time from carrying out his intentions. The weather was so beautiful last week that on Friday there were several families out picnicking. Amongthem Airs Rutherford. Airs Speed, and their families at Spring Bay; Air and Airs Riddell. Airs Allen,' and' Airs Watkins at the Spit; the Alisses Allen and Sealy going further afield to Shakespeare Bay. No one knew what had happened to the fish, but there was ' ery little sport, except in digging up pipis and cooking scallops.