ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1798, 15 January 1884, Page 2

ALEXANDRA.

The children's school picnic, as it is called, came off on Th.ure.clay last, and was a most pleasant holiday for all those who weie present. The spot chosen, and kindly granted to the committee by the owner, was at the homestead of Mr Jones, at the Puniu. A more pleasant and suitable spot could not be found in the district, and a large number, both of adults and juveniles, availed themselves of the opportunity of a day's outing. The Alexandra brass band were present, and dancing on the turf under the shade of the fine pine tiees was an attiaction to many. French tig, kiss-in-the-ring, with foot sports of all descriptions weie fieely indulged in. Racing amongst the juveniles of both sexes found plenty of competition, and few but succeeded in gaining a prize. Refreshments were plenteously provided by the committee of ladies, and most hospitably dispensed to all comers. In the evening, on the eve of returning to the township, cheers were called for Mr Jones and family for granting the use of his grounds to the large number present, and for their undemonstrative attention to the wants of all piesent. The cheers given were deafening and unanimous, to which Mr Jones responded. A most pleasant dance in the Hall, on returning, concluded a most enjoyable day's amusement. The ladies' committee consisted of the following, who were indefatigable in their duties, and lichly deserve the thanks of those fortunate enough to be present, viz : — Mesdames Stunner, Hallet, Bayliss, Conloy, Hinton, Sage, Wilson and Miss Finch. The gentlemen's committee, who were all indefatigable m cariying out the various spoits and games, were — Messrs Hallet, Hinton, Sage, Stunner, and Sullivan. Mr Wainer, the secretary, whose duties were most oncious and mo^t cheerfully perfoimod, 111 1 egret to say had the misfortune to lose his pocket-book on the ground, containing about £o, which, it is to be hoped, will be returned to him by the finder. This being leap yeai, I am informed that the ladies, are seriously thinking of giving a ball to the bachelors, with the idea, I piesurae, of putting on a little pressure to some who are rather ton long in making up their mm is. — (Own Correspondent. )