NELSON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 12 June 1902, Page 5

NELSON.

(From our own correspondent.)

June 4.

On Tuesday, June 3, the children of St. Mary's Convent schools held their annual picnic. During the afternoon Bports were held for the children in Mr Bashford's paddock, that gentleman having kindly lent it for the occasion, and for whom hearty cheers were given before leaving. The whole of the afternoon was spent by the children in keenly contesting the various events on the programme. Later on an adjournment was made to the school hall, where a generous spread had been provided by a committee of ladies of the congregation of St. Mary's. After full justice had been done to the good things, the distribution of prizes which had been won during the afternoon took place. y'Yhe Rev. Father Clancy distributed the prizes, and in so doing complimented the several winners. Before dispersing the children gave hearty cheers for Father Clancy and all those who had so kindly contributed towards the day's pleasure. Tae Very Rev. Dean Mahoney was not forgotten by the children, for whom they also gave hearty cheers.