PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 4, 26 January 1910, Page 67

PICTON.

January 17. A Naval Visit. H.M.s. Challenger arrived on Wednesday, and during the evening the townsfolk were entertained with delightful music from the ship’s band floating over the peaceful waters of the harbour. On ■Thursday afternoon the residents arranged a cricket match, which was very easily won by the Challenger team. The ladies who presided and dispensed afternoon tea were: Mesdames Maitland, Storey, Riddell. Philpotts, LeCocq. Chambers,' C. H. Williams, Wynn-Williams, Barnsdale, Misses Speed, Chaytor (3), Greensill (2). Philpotts. A number of the residents were interested in an Association football match played during the evening between the Challenger’s men and a Picton team. The game was won by the visiting team, though the local men, who are just learning the soccer game, gave their opponents a warm time, and the lookerson much amusement. About a hundred man-o’-warsmen amused picnic and boating parties by their performances in the water on Thursday afternoon, reminding us of the playful antics of the porpoises in the Sound. Whole rows of them would plunge into the water a" once, and race out to a boat. Splashing matches and other frolics enlivened the proceedings, and caused much laughter, and fun among the people on the beach. Miscellaneous Items. The Black Family gave two entertainments in Pieton this week to large audiences. H.M.s. Challenger left the harbour early on Saturday to continue her cruise of the Sounds. The officers and crew have spent an enjoyable, if quiet, time in Pieton. The Anglican Church Sunday School annual picnic was held on Friday at Maraitai, Tory Channel, one of the most beautiful spots in the Sound. Quite a large party accompanied the children. All spent a delightful time in the water and in the bush. Personal. The Ven. Archdeacon Ensor (Christchurch) and his daughter are visiting relations in Pieton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan are at the Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Cheek, of Blenheim, and family, are staying in Picton for the holidays. Dr. Ada PaUraoK whe bee been spend-

ing her holidays with her people in Dunedin, lias returned to Picton. Her sister, Miss Patterson, is here for a holiday. Mrs. Wynn-Williams (Wellington) is visiting her people, Mr. and Mrs. Philpotts. Miss Moynihan (Nelson) is visiting Mrs. H. (’. Seymour. Miss Hewson (Wellington) is visiting Miss R. Greensill, Waikawa-road. Mrs. T. Cawte has been staying in Picton with Miss R. Greensill.

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