PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 23, 7 December 1910, Page 68

PICTON.

December 1. A Gor»e-er»bM»g Party. As the Council are forcing the ratepayers to clean the streets from gorse and broom, on penalty of appearing at Court, Mrs. and the Misses Allen invited some lady friends to assist them in grubbing. A prize for the most expert at the art was offered, and was eagerly contested. Mrs. Beswiek and Mrs. Madsen were counted equal. Much interest •was taken in the contest by onlookers who stopped in the street to watch the proceedings. When time was called the party adjourned to the house to rest their muscles, drink tea, and exercise their brains with a cat competition. Those present besides the house party were Mesdames Seymour, Beswiek, Tripe, Madsen. Haslett, Riddell, Esson, Misses Beswiek, Millington and Philpotts. Military _ C amp. The Waitohi Rifles broke camp on Monday morning after a fortnight's .useful training under Sergeant-Major Colclough. and Lieuts. Lloyd and Mclntosh. The rain militated somewhat against the useful social gatherings, but as the Blenheim Rifles visited them one day. and a church parade was held on Sunday, and their camp was located in a most charming spot, they were not given to repining. The Pieton Brass Band supplied the music for church parade. Native Howers. Native flowers are beautiful this year. The flax and the honeysuckle tree ’are resplendent, and Mabel Island in the harbour is white with lilies. Bowling. On Wednesday scVjie matches were arranged with Blenheim players, and as it was a glorious day, there were a number of ladies looking on, who provided and dispensed afternoon tea. Among those present were: Mesdames Chambers, Pugh, Oxley, Blizzard. Perano. Lucena, Nicol, Riddell, Griffiths (Blenheim), Allen. Madsen. Clouston (Blenheim), Beswiek. Johnson (Blenheim), Syrns. etc., etc.. Misses Chambers, McMahon (2), Greensill, and Beswiek. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the bowlers and their friends. A Concert. Last evening tlie Pict on Brass Band gave its annual concert. The attendance, though not large was very enthusiastic, and the items were heartily encored, especially the band's rendering of “Dome Durden," and ‘ The Turkish Patrol." Mrs Nicol, and Messrs. Riddell. Gray, and Mack Love were the vocalists, Miss Chambers playing the accompaniments. Personal. Mrs. Hester, and her two children have gone to Christchurch ror a holiday. An iibi-hop Redwood, has been visiting the district, and held a confirmation siywice on Sunday in St. Joseph's (R.C.) Church. Mrs. IV. Masefield, of Manaroa, Pelorus Sound, who has been to England to take part in the Bisley rifle meeting, returned home this week after * delightful, and interesting trip.

BELLE.