MARLBOROUGH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XI, 14 March 1903, Page 752

MARLBOROUGH.

Dear Bee, March 3. The Marlborough’s Horticultural Society’s SUMMER SHOW, held in Blenheim on Wednesday last, was really a great success, and though the pot plants were not so good as usual, cut blooms were very good, and vegetables and fruit exceeded all expectations- Mrs Allen (Picton) and Mrs Vickers were judges for table decorations, floral designs, and bouquets, etc., Mrs Orr and Mrs Litchfield judges for domestic produce, while Messrs Hale and Chinn judged in pot plants, cut blooms, and fruits and vegetables. Alias Clare took first prize for her artistic table decoration, which was done with English clematis, Japanese anemones, and large yellow coreopsis, with a centre of point

lace- Miss Seymour (Picton) came second with a decoration of heliotrope -sweet peas. Another pretty table had yellow rubeeias. Airs Riddell (Picton) took several prizes, being first in shower bouquet, and also in the bridal suite competition. The children’s exhibits were very good- The show was kept open for two days, and though the heat destroyed the flowers the interest in various competitions kept up a lively interest in the show till the end. There was also a concert on Thursday evening in connection with the show, the Rev- Father Servajean being much applauded for his singing of “Alargucrite.” Mrs Hale sang “Merry Zingara,” Afiss F. Morrison “Out on the Rocks." Selections by .St. Mary’s Orchestra, and an instrumental trio by Alesdames Alitchell and Edwards and Mr F- Hale were among the contributions. Guessing competitions were also an attraction.

Major-General Baking ton, Major Wolfe and Captain Campbell arrived in Pieton on Tuesday, and after inspecting the Picton Rifles and putting them through their drill, the General and staff went on to Blenheim by train, and inspected the Mounted Rifles, Blenheim Rifles, etc. The Tutnnekai arrived in Picton on Friday evening, having on board the Premier and Mrs and Miss Sertdon- After being interviewed by the borough representatives. and also by the representative of the “Marlborough Press,” the party came on by special train to Blenheim, where another set of deputations awaited them, though the hour was late. The Premier, with his usual savoir faire, replied to all and every one of them, and on Saturday morning left for the Haniner Plains. A smart little LUNCHEON PARTY was given by the captain of the Corinthic on hoard the ship in Picton. The affair was a very smart and enjoyable one, the guests being Dr. and Mrs Redman, Mr and Miss Seymour, Air and Mrs Lccocq, Air and Mrs Maitland, Mrs Dawson, Mr Mitchell, etc., etc. All the travelling public of Marlborough and many personal friends in Pie-

ton of Captain McArthur, of the Penguin, regretted exceedingly to hear of the mishap to the steamer, which went aground at V.’aihi Point, near Jackson's Head, last week- All the passengers, among whom were General Babington and suite, also the member for Nelson (Air Graham), speak in the highest terms of Captain McArthur’s calmness and efficiency, and the manner in which the boats were swung out and provisioned, ready for any emergency, was quite beautiful to sec- Every man was at his post, and everything done, before the passengers realised there was anything amiss. A testimonial was got up, and on the passengers leaving the boat in Nelson three hearty cheers were given to the captain.

A picnic parly, consisting of Airs Lecocq, Mrs Riddell, Mrs Dawson, Misses Western (2), Philpotts (2), and Seymour, took advantage of mail day to go to Endeavour Inlet and cruise round the Sound, calling at the various places where His Majesty’s mails are delivered.

Another large excursion is on to-day from Blenheim and the country down the Sound to Torea and .Double Bay. The weather is perfect, and no doubt everybody will enjoy these marine excursions, which are always so popular.

BLACKBERRY PICNICS are very popular just now, and almost as plentiful as blackberries. The Blenheim High School girls went off by drag to gather fruit at Waikakaho on Saturday, and the Borough School girls went by train to Para for the same purpose. Both parties were equally successful, and enjoyed their outing immensely-

The new Anglican church at Kaikoura was opened on Thursday last. The dedication sermon was preached by the Veu. Archdeacon Grace, of Blenheim. The Rev. C- E. Livesay, of Kaikoura, the Rev. T. Smith, of Renwick, and the Rev. H. Howe), of Havelock, took part in the ceremony. The building is a handsome one. and two memorial windows, given by the congregation as a tribute to the memory of Queen Victoria, are a feature of the structure.

MIRANDA.