STRATFORD.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 6, 8 February 1911, Page 67

STRATFORD.

February 3. The weather has been glorious, picnics and all sorts of outdoor amusements being thfc order of the day. Every day parties go up the mountain to visit the falls, and, perhaps, climb to the summit. Mrs. 0. Curtis gave a delightful picnic at the Ngacre Gardens on Saturday, the guests arrivhig per bicycle, horse, trap, train, and motor. The aquatic sports held here on Thursday night (by electric light) at the school baths were very well patrOnUed, and in spite of its being a cool even-

ing, the; intrepid performers did not hesitate to plunge in. Some of the diving was very good indeed. Many hundreds availed themselves of the excursion on Thursday to New Plymouth, the town in the afternoon having quite a deserted appearance. Croquet. The members of the Stratford Croquet Club, who went to New Plymouth on Thursday, 'beat the home club by 158 to 127. Scores are as follows, New Plymouth being mentioned first: —Mrs. Fitzherbert and Miss Hall (28) v. Miss Dingle and Mrs. Hobbs (27). Mrs. Courtney and Mrs. Dodgshun (11) v. Mrs. Munro and Miss Dingle (28). Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Grant (28) v. Miss Moore and Mrs. C. Prim (19). Mrs. Fitzherbert (27) v. Miss Dingle (28). Mrs. Courtney (17) v. Mrs. Munro (28). Mrs. Dodgshun (1(1) v. Mrs. Dingle (28). Three single matches could not be played, owing to the shortness of time. Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Raikes and family have left for New Plymouth, where they intend spending a few weeks at the seaside. Mrs. Menzies’ niece is at present on a visit to her from Auckland. Mrs. Lightfoot left on Friday, after a week spent with her mbtker, Mrs. Renn ell. Miss Glynes has left for Hawera. Dr. and Mrs. Harrison and Miss Harrison have left on a trip to the South Island. Mr. G. Hunter has returned after a

short holiday spent in Napier.

DENISE.