PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 10, 9 March 1910, Page 66

PICTON.

March 1. Ladies' Day. <■- The game of bowls, as played by the fair sex. was seen on the green on Thursday, when the members, mindful of many afternoon-teas provided, resolved to make some return by holding a ladies’ day, on which the ladies were to do nothing but play bowls, consume afternoon-tea, and promenade. A very successful exhibition was the result, and all present were so highly delighted that the members intend to give another ladies’ day shortly. ! At the close of the proceedings the ladies, grouped together in and around the pavilion, gave enthusiastic cheers for the members, which were as enthusiastically " returned. Among the dresses which I noticed were:—Mrs. Chambers, white linen, and white hat; Mrs. Maitland, blue costume, hat with pink rosebuds: Mrs. Riddell, white embroidered muslin: Mrs. Storey, pink frilled muslin: Mrs. Seymour, black embroidered voile and black hat; Mrs. Madsen, blue cloth coat and skirt; Mrs. Le Cocq. grey striped flannel costume; Mrs. Macalister. black broche gown, and bonnet trimmed with pansies, and violet tips; Mrs. T. J. Smith, grey tweed coat and skirt; Mrs! Allen, black voile, and black bonnet with pink flowers; Mrs. Rutherfurd (Wairere), tailormade coat and skirt, hat trimmed with Russian violets: Mrs. D. Rutherford (Hockridge, Masterton), tailor-made coat and skirt, hat to match: Mrs. Lacuna, white cambric frock, white hat; Mrs. Redman, white linen gown and large hat; Mrs., Lloyd, black; Mrs. C. Peek, white frock and.white hat; Mrs. Rarnsdale, brown Shantung; Mrs. Harwood, pa,le blue costume; Mrs. Philpotts, black broehe; Mrs. C. Philpotts, blue Empire dress,, and blue silk hat trimmed with large gold flowers; Mrs. E. Harris (Pelpriis Sound), pretty pale frock and white straw hat; Mrs. Haughey, white; Mrs. Burgess, while; Mrs. Drew, black

eostume, black and white bonnet; Mrs. Petrie, white costume; Mrs. Kelly, floral muslin dress, and large Hack chiffon hat; Mrs. Middleton (Wellington), white frock and hat; Mrs. Nicol, white costume; Mrs. Blizzard, black; Mrs. Johnson, black, etc., etc. Misses Chambers, Speed, Stuart, Macalister (2), Moynihan, Philpotts (2), Fuller (2), Scott, Harris, Greensill (2), Lloyd, Smith, Oxley, Riley, Kirkby, Webster, Young, Easther, Storey, etc., etc. On Wednesday the ladies had given afternoon-tea on the occasion of a match between the Riverlands (Blenheim) Club and Picton, when many invited guests were among the party. Some of those present were: —Mesdames Chambers, Maitland, Nicol, Riddell, Allen, Seymour, Philpotts, etc.; and Misses Philpotts (2), Lloyd, Dawkins, Speed, Greensill, ete. The men-visitors and local members alike appreciate tea this frightfully-hot weather. Kitchener in AVellington.

There was quite an exodus of volunteers and cadets from Marlborough to Wellington during the visit of England’s greatest soldier—Kitchener of Khartoum. Owing to the weather and other circumstances, many were disappointed, and did not even see the mighty soldier, when a smile would have assuaged the pangs of hunger and a word of appreciation would have made every little man feel half a head taller. A Civic Function.

The opening of the new fire brigade station was performed by the Mayoress (Mrs. H. A. McCormick) oh Monday evening, when that lady was presented with a gold key. Personal.

Mr. and Mrs. Cray, of Wellington, are staying at Waitohi House.

Mrs. John Welford is in Picton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Riddell at Cam House. s ' Pl , lmer ! s sta y* n g with her sister, .Mrs. Madsen, in Wellington-street. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrev, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vickers at the Bunk of New Zealand, have returned to ■lnvercargill.

David Rutl, erford, of Hockridge, Masterton has returned home from a visit to Mrs. Allen. BELLE.