THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT LYTTELTON.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 865, 3 April 1877, Page 3

THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT LYTTELTON.

Yesterday was very generally observed as a in Lyttelton. From 2500 to ,3000 holiday persons (.ravelled on the Lyttelton and Christchurch line, the great majority of whom went to the. Carpenters’ picnic, or to Pigeon Bay, (.hough not a few roamed about the town. The s.s. Akaroa was well patronised, and on the arrival of the 9 a.m. train from Christ - church went away with a good load, but of course the great event of the day was THE CARPENTERS* PICNIC.

The Titan had been chartered some time previously, and at 9 o’clock was waiting alongside the Sci'cw-pile Jetty with her flags flying. She had a lighter alongside, and both were speedily crowded. The weather was delightful, and the sea smooth, and all arrived safely at Rhodes 5 Bay by 12.30 p.m. Besides the visitors from town a great many Lyttelton people were present, and altogether there must have been at least 1500. The number greatly exceeded that expected by the committee, but, thanks to the admirable arrangements, everything went smoothly. The arrangements made by Mr C. Walters were very good, and gained him great praise. Mr Hiorns, of Christchurch, had the booth, and seemed to drive a roaring trade. The weather was delightful, and Herr Bunz’s band discoursed sweet music. The Lyttelton, steam launch, was busily employed taking parties to and fro during the whole day, and at night, after her return from Pigeon Bay, the s.s. Akaroa was pressed into the service. This is the first picnic ever given by the carpenters, but owing to its great success we understand it is intended to make it an annual affair. The idea originated amongst the members of committee, whose names we append : —Messrs A. Nicol (judge), Creamer (starter), C. llatchard, Alfrey (treasurer), Wadcy, Williams, Knight, and E, J. Wilkin (secretary). The prizes were given by the builders, ironmongers, and timber merchants of Christchurch, and besides this there were donations of beer from several publicans. The different sports were carried out most successfully under the superintendence of the committee, and cricket, kiss-in-the-ring, dancing, quoits, &c, were indulged in. Taken altogether, the picnic was an unqualified success, and the party returned, tired but happy, to Christchurch t by special train at 8 p.m.