Masonic Picnic.

esterday morning a special train left town for Foxhill, conveying a number of Masons and their families, who spent the day in the most enjoyable manner possible. About eighty left town, and at Wakefield they were received by Brethren of the Forest Lodge, and the Wakefield Brass Band, but after a brief stay they proceeded on to their destination, accompanied by a number of their Brethren of the Forest Lodge. The day was spent in the grounds adjacent to the Foxhill Hotel, and whilst every conceivable amusement was provided for the juveniles, croquet, cricket, and a number of sports were entered into by the elders of the parties. A really excellent dinner was provided by Host Gaukrodger in his usual admirable style, and it is almost superfluous to say that it was done good justice to. In the afternoon various amusements were entered upon with increased zest, and in the evening an impromptu dance on the green sward was enjoyed by nearly the whole company for some two hours. The special train, which had been delayed at the request of the Masons, left Foxhill at eight o'clock, and the picnicers reached town a little after nine, thoroughly delighted with their very successful holiday, during which not a single hitch or unpleasantness occurred.—Nelson Colonist, Feb. 13.