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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1638, 4 January 1883, Page 3

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A numbkr of us spent a very pleasant New Year's Day here, after all the prediction^ that it would be very dull. Where there is a will there is a way. Mrs Ticklepenny, Mrs Cox, of the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Mrs Rowe, &c, &c, laid their heads together, so to speak, and made the necessary arrangements for a picnic, while Mr H. Bartlett and a number of other young men laid their heads together and made the necessary arrangements for winding up the picnic with what was called a bachelor's ball. Both events came off without a hitch, and did great credit to all wlio put themselves to so much trouble for a day's enjoyment. The picnic was held among Messrs McDonalds cherry trees, which afforded good shade as well as ripe cherries. The shade was so pleasant that even the babies could not muster courage to be a bit cross. Cherries were partaken of ad libitum, and ample justice was done to the piles of provisions heaped up before us. Votes of thanks were accorded to the McDonalds and the promoters of the picnic, <S:c., &c. The papering and painting of Mr T. McDonalds new house was inspected and declared by competent judges to be passed. There was a great gathering at the ball, which was kept up till far into the morning. A great number of youngsters were not able to join in the hop, but they were all at home among tho refreshments so liberally provided. I heard a youngster .singing out, " More bridecake,' please." He had some bride's cake at the picnic, and had supposed it was to be had in any quantity. The babies behaved themselves admirably, being packed away nearly as clos6 as sardines in a box. — (Own Correspondent. )