THE BAND PICNIC.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2583, 31 January 1889, Page 2

THE BAND PICNIC.

The Hamilton Light Infantry Band hold :i picnic o;i Tues-lay lii*t, in one of Ciptain H;<vii'',s paddocks. The Church of Christ wore holding their annual picu : f. on the s.iine day, und both partii-s amalgamated. X-. better spot could pos<ii.]y have been selected, the shade ji'wun by the trees in the plantation hi iug nio-t acccpt.ab!- , , :u:d the air on the I.ill was frc-h and bracing. Traps, waggons, and 'uivsbs wern provided for ladies and ohiidio.n, anil the. thoughtfulness that suggested this was much appreciated. There was a very good attendance of t.ha public, and at onu time during tin) af!moon thete worn between three and four hundred |.vop!» on the ground, tho fair sex predominating. Races were got up for youngster.- , , tins prizes comprising toys of various descriptions. A number nf swings were erected anmngyt tiie tall (jum tree-, and wh'-n Mipm we.ro freighted with feunlu loveliness, and swinging to tlu>. music of the band tho. oiiVci was vr.ry plpiisiii". French tig, dancing on the

gieen, and other amusements were got up, and entered into with great spirit by the I.ids. aud i.is--e.s present, and all sceme-i to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The band played almost continuously throughout the d;>y. The arrangements for sujiplvinp! refreshment* were, perhaps, not so perfect as they might have been hud there been more time to complete them. We, however, heard no complaints on this head from any on the grounds. The picnic broke up about six o'clock. A dance, under the auspices of the band, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall in tho evening, but this was very moderately attended.