THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PIC-NIC.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume I, Issue 36, 3 January 1874, Page 7

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PIC-NIC.

An extensive picnic, got up for the entertainment of the children at* tending St. Joseph's Catholic School in Dunedin, was held on Boxing* day in the immediate vicinity of St. Leonards. The site chosen was a large paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mr E: F. Ward, Registrar of the Supreme Court, and another paddock adjoining by another gentleman. A special train was laid on for the convenience of the party, and at an early hour in the forenoon about 500 pic-nickers, including a large pro,, >rtion of adults, assembled at the Railway Station. They were soon conveyed to their camping ground, where a large stock of eatables of a kind pleasing to youthful palates was spread out on the grass, an ' despatched with nuirvelloui rapidity. Swings were then fastened up to the trees, and were largely patronised by the fair »ex»; while the venerable " Aunt Sully," rounders, and football, divided the attention of : he rougher sex. Some foot races were also started for the juveniles, who competed for the Drizes with great spirit, and displayed annzing strength of wind and limb A youthful violinist, whos-e pertorinam.es at concerts in Dutedin have called forth much admirUion, was also on the ground, and discoursed some lively music at intervals during the Hay. The Right Rev. Dr. Moran, accompanied by his Vicar-General, Father Coleman, visited thepicnic, and remain ad there for a considerable time. The fun and frolic were sustained with spirit throughout the whole of the day, and the last of the holiday-makers did not reach town uatilalato hour in the evening. Not a single accident occurred to mar the enjoyment of those who took part in the pic-nic, and considering that it was the first affair of 1 the kind organised by the promoters, the result must have been satisfactory to all concerned.