MARLBOROUGH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 14, 8 April 1905, Page 48

MARLBOROUGH.

Dear Bee, March 29. The Government have at last agreed to give u- a new railway station in Blenheim. lie have suffered lung and patiently in thia re-pcct, the one at present in use lieing a real old way-back affair; but everything comes to those who know how to wait —and worry. A Moonlight Picnic nt ’’Laughing Bob's Bay. Picton, was most enjoyable. A good fire, perfect weather, and a fair moon made all present feel happy. Some of those present were Mrs and Misses Maealisti-r (2). Mrs and Misses Allen <-i. Mrs C. Philpotts, Miss Robertson (Nelson). Messrs Wicks, Philpotts, Fisher, aud Maealister.

On Thursday a larger party went, by steam launch to Double Bay, end pienicked on the beach for lunch and afternoon tea. A few of the ladies went off fishing in a I mat, and had .splendid sport. Among the party were Archdeacon and Mrs Wright , Mrs Stow, Mrs and Miss B. Allen. Mrs C. Philpotts, Mrs Macalister. Mrs Riddell, Misses Chapter (2). Hector. Stone, Green-ill (21. Seymour (2). Movnihan.

There is a great commotion in Picton. Cerce ladies are spoken of as likely candidates for the Picton Borough Council, and another for the Mayoral ehair. There are fiUjiieiit and close communing* among the male population. Many of the men. however, are on the side of the ladies, and have promised to carry them through the election triumphantly, but there will lie some strong opposition, too. Both sides have axes to grind.

A friendly lawn tennis match between the Upper Spring Creek and Awarua (Lower Spring Creek) Clubs took place on Saturday. An enjoyable time was -pent. Tb.e Awaruas won by 14 games to (>.

Archdeacon and Mrs Wright have started the Christian Endeavour movement in Picton, aud about 27 young

people were present at the initial me®h» ing. They are also starling a Young -Men’s Club. This is the first attempt made in Pieton to provide amusement, other than dancing, for the young people, and it is to lie hoped that it will he ap-

predated.

MIRANDA.