PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 1, 5 July 1911, Page 68

PICTON.

June 29. Coronation Day beamed out fine and sunny, and the prognostications of storm and rain were all out. The only decorations attempted were those by Mr Watson, who made a fine show, at the Terminus Hotel, and a flag or two flying from the railway station, the post office, and a few other places. There was a procession in the morning to Church parade, and after that to the Court House grounds, where a combined service was held, a few speeches made, and the 'children presented with a Coronation medal, and a shilling, in lieu of a luncheon. Euchre Party. The Horticultural Society held another euchre tournament on Tuesday evening. Seven tables were occupied, and the prizes fell to: Ist ladies. Mrs R. D.iken; 2nd, Mrs G. Riley; Ist men's. Mr R. L. Smith; 2n.1. Mr. Murray. Personal. Air John Duncan, M.P.. and Mrs Duncan were in Blenheim on Coronation Day. Airs an I the Misses Allen (2), spent a very enjoyable time in Blenheim on Coronation Day with several old friends. Air Douglas Dobson. Town Clerk and Engineer of West port, was in I’icton last Sat unlay. Air Elliot Rutherford has returned to Picton from Wellington, whence he went to attend the capping eeremoar of Victoria College.

Mt W. F. Shaw, of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, is away on holiday leave. Mr Whyte, of Wellington, is relieving Mr Shaw. Miss Chambers has gone to Wellington for a few weeks’ holiday. Mr James Frairce, Postmaster at Fairlie, is in Pieton, visiting his mother. Miss L. Fuller has gone to Wellington.

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