The Wesleyan Picnic.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1040, 23 February 1882, Page 2

The Wesleyan Picnic.

One of those al fresco social gatherings which the Wesleyan body of religionists know so well how to carry through with success—gatherings that give plenty of mirth and pleasure to the young, and to tno old who choose to attend —came off 0:1 Tuesday last. The arrangements were conducted by the Rev. Mr Dellow, who is justly esteemed by bis co-religionists, assisted by Mr Scolter as fugle-man-in-cliief, and many willing helpers who so gladly tendered tiieiraid. The spot selected for the festivities could not have been better chosen. It was on the Taruheru Biver, about a mile and a half up. The procession of boats started about nine o’clock, gliding along with an almost full incoming tide that bore them along until their destination was reached. The weather, especially on the water, was simply delightful, and added a charm to the surrounding scene.

Once landed the party speedily betook themselves to pleasure, the young folk romping round and enjoying themselves with bat and ball, kiss-in-the ring, and other such like innocent enjoyments, which were indulged in to* the hearts’ content of all. away “ from the busy haunts of men.” The Rev. Mr Dellow, who was most energetic in contributing to the day’s enjoyment, got up an impromptu musical entertainment that gave great, satisfaction. A superabundance of eatables was provided. When evening came and the parly packed up and got ready to return homewards, the young people, with feelings of reluctance, made their way to the boats, and after a day happily spent, soon arrived safely at the wharf.