PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7, 14 August 1912, Page 68

PICTON.

August 10Afternoon Tea. ■|, Mcsda nies Smith and Haslett gave a farewell tea at their residence, Waijjptwa. Hoad, for Mrs. and Miss Williams, whose departure lor the North had been jlnavoidaldy delayed. In ad'ition to the principal guests and the hostesses, there were present Alcsdanies Morris, Vickers, Redman, Greensill, Kenny', Burgess, Beauchamp. Misses Bakeweil, Kenny, jyreen'sill (3). and Morris. Some music and singing enlivened the proceedings. Mrs- and Miss Williams left by the s.s. Pateena on Tuesday. Social.

i The Bowing Club’s social was held in thi Albert Hall last week, and was an Unqualified success. The <lul> officials klc noted for excellent management, and J.hc consideration for the Comfort of the guests on the stage and in the supper (room left nothing to be desired. The presentations of trophies and red coats to the winners of championship races were made b.y the president of the cluli. Mr. Watson, assisted by the captain, Mr. Horgan, and Mr. C. Jones and ipthers. There were the red coats of tire prder, the gold medals, silver cups, and ’other trophies, and the recipients received an ovation from their friends in the hall. The supper, which was laid Out in the spacious supper rooms, was donated by the townspeople. The waiters, the youthful members of the club, were most 'indefatigable. The tables were decorated with blue and white ilotwcivs and ribbons. Mrs. Godfrey wore black, relieved with white; Mrs. 'Sheen, black; Mrs. MuCarmick, black silk, and white chiffon; Mrs. Nicol, wedgwood blue silk; Mrs. Jones, black silk, relieved with luce; Mrs. Cragg, black silk; Mrs. Bartlett, black velvet, with cream chiffon fichu, and silver laic; Mis. Itiildell, lieliotroipe sat in, trimmed with black laoe; Mrs. (look,

blue silk; Mrs. Smythe, pule blue dress; Mrs. Geary, shot blue silk, with overdress of black lace; Mrs. Laney, yellow silk; Mrs. L. Smith, cream chiffon taffeta; Mrs. R. Smith, cream silk; MrsCawte, cream satin, with gold fringe; Mrs. Myles, black, relieved with white; Mrs. Lewis, black, with white chiffon; Mrs. Petrie, fawn chiffon taffeta; Mrs. Sturmer, blue dress; Mrs. Smart, salmon pink silk; Mrs. Scott, cream satin; Mrs. Allen, black; Mrs. Tarrant, black silk, with cream scarf; Mrs. Traill, French grey crepe de chine; Mrs. Lueena, pink silk, with silver brocade panel; MrsKing, black silk, relieved with white; Mrs. Martin, black skirt, white, silk blouse, and pale blue opera coat (cltfb’3 colours); Miss B. Greensill, green dress, with bands of a darker shade; Miss Horgan, cream silk frock, trimmed with lace; Miss Geary, white charmeuse, trimmed with floral chiffon, and bands of orange satin; Miss Jackson, white embroidered muslin; Miss M. Cragg, white silk; Miss L. Cragg. 'White silk; Miss Geary, crushed strawberry charmeuse; Miss Adkins, pale blue; Miss D. Greensell, white silk; Miss Chambers, white silk; Miss Sullivan, pale green silk; Miss Mathews, pink silk; Miss Clinch, heliotrope silk, with overdress of heliotrope chiffon; Miss Heileson, white silk; Miss Shinkle (Makau), pale blue; Miss Blizzard, white silk; Miss Lacey, pale blue; Miss Jones, a very pretty pale blue silk frock, trimmed with gold fringe; Miss Chapman, black, relieved with white; Miss V. Fuller, pale blue satin bodice, white lace, and blue satin; Misses Oxley (2), white chiffon taffetas frocks, prettily .trimmed with silver; Misses Barr (2), white silk frocks, trimmed with silver; Miss R. Greensill, white silk frock; Miss C. Godfrey, white silk; Miss Whe.Ttlcy. white Indian muslin, embroidered; Miss Storey, cream embroidered; Miss Horgan (Tua Marina), white silk frock; Miss —. God-, frey, heiiotropo silk; Miss Riley, white silk; Miss M. Philpotts, white silk; and many others. The Picton Orchestra provided the music, Mrs. Riddell and Misses Horgan and Chambers playing extras. The Mayor of Blenheim, Mr- J. J. Corry, was an invited guest at the social.

Personal. Dr. Ada Paterson was asked if she would remain in Pieton if she received a strong petition from the residents to stay, but she stated that it w r as impossible for her to do so.

Mrs. A. P. .Seymour ami Miss Seymour left by the Pateena on Tuesday for a trip to Australia, so as to enjoy some w arm weather.

Mr. and Mrs. Gregg, Mahakipawa. returned from a visit to the North Island last week.

Mrs. R. Storey, who has been suffering from pneumonia, is now on a visit to Mrs. T. J. Smith, at the vicarage. Mr. Robert Storey has been appointed a member of the Marlborough Education Board.

Miss Bakewell (Auckland) is staying with Mrs. Beauchamp, Waikawa Road. A testimony to the esteem in which Dr. Ada Paterson is held is .being largely signed in and around Picton, and will be presented to her before she leaves the district. Everybody in the place is anxious to show their appreciation of her ability as a doctor, and her goodness as a friend to rich and poor alike.