PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVLI, Issue 10, 6 September 1911, Page 68

PICTON.

August 31. Hockey. The Kaikoura Ladies’ Hockey Club played a match with Alauritai (Pieton) last Saturday. The weather was exceptionally bad. but that could not damp the energy of the players nor the enthusiasm of the onlookers of whom there was a goodly crowd. A Social. A social was tendered to the visitors in the evening at Fay's Hall, when dancing was indulged in, and a few songs by Mrs Nicol and Miss Cragg made a pleasant interlude. Some prizes to the be-t players of the day. donated by the captain (Airs I’etherick) ami the referee (Mr G. K. Stocker) wore presented. The winners were Aliss Dorothy Whitehouse and Mi-s Agnes Schroder (Kaikoura) and Aliss Lily Cragg and Miss I*>i* Jackson (Pietonj. The Kaikouras remained in Picton til! Monday, and in the morning tfeey were Liken for an excursion down the sound in an oil launch, a trip they enjoyed thoroughly.

At Home. Mrs G. Morris gave her friends a happy time at her afternoon. Some of those present were: Airs Arthur, Mrs Nicol. Airs S. Fell, Mrs Chambers, Mrs Williams, Alisses Dawkins, Williams, Arthur, Chambers, etc. Euchre Party. A euchre tournament was held in the Foresters’ Hall last week in aid of the horticultural society's funds, and was as successful as others of the series. The prizes were won by Airs Burns and Mrs A. Smith and Mr Jackson and Air Fryer. Kinking. A skating carnival was held in Fay’s Hall last week, which was much enjoyed by those taking part in it, as well as by the big crowd which filled the available space. The prizes for the best fancy dresses were won by Miss Watson (Pieton Rowing Club) and Mr Betchley (cook). Personal. Airs H. Robinson has gone to Wellington to visit her mother Mrs Tregear. Airs Paterson, who has been visiting her daughter, Dr Paterson, in Pieton has returned home to Dunedin. Mr T. Price, who has been staying for some weeks at Rotorua, has returned home much improved in health. Airs C. C- Robertson. Wellington, is visiting friends in Marlborough. Airs T. Cawte, Mahakipawa, has returned home from a visit to her sister, Airs H. Greensell, at Wharehunga, Queen Charlotte Sound. Mr and Airs Foster are on a visit to Picton. Mr Henderson is also a visitor to the town. BELLE.