NELSON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7, 15 February 1900, Page 15

NELSON.

The annual outing of the boy* of the Stoke Orphanage (says the Nelson Colonist) took place on February 7 at Richmond Park. Thi' boys were taken to Richmond by train, and a number of friends tiom town and country joined in the proceedings of the day, over which the Very Rev. Dean Mahoney exercised genial direction. Needless to say the lads thoroughly enjoyed the outing, for special means had been taken to give them a good time. Games, sports, and plenty of toothsome picnic fare kept the boys well employed till evening. Cheers were then given for Mr B. Crisp, jun., who has taken the place of the late Mr J.Hnnt as collector of funds, and who intimated his intention of continuing to undertake euch task ; fur Mr It. Mcßae. for the permission to use the Park as a picnic ground ; for the contributors to the picnic fund ; and for Dean Mahoney and the Brothers in charge of the institution. During the afternoon a party of visitors from town arrived, and their visit waa much appreciated. There were about 1.10 boys present.