SCHOOL TBEAT AT HOBORATA.

Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 3895, 16 January 1878, Page 3

SCHOOL TBEAT AT HOBORATA.

The third annual fete, given by theiindneee of the lion. John Hall, on hie grounds at the Rakaia Terrace station, took place on last Saturday, the 12th met. To this reunion the families of each of the members of the School Committee were invited, as well ac many residents in the district. The weather, though rather gusty towardb tbe afternoon, was otherwise fine. Mr Hal], with his usual attention, provided drays to meet the children at the different junctions of the roads of the district, to convey them to the scene of the sports and festivities by 12 noon. There was an excellent race ground of 150 yards measured, mown, and marked off with flags, in a paddock adjacent to a large plantation, in which nice alleys were cleared and mown, banners and flags being suspended across them at intervals, as well as erected on flag-polee in different places. A space had been also cleared in the centre of the plantation for luncheon and tea, though not sufficiently to prevent the grateful ehade from eoine of the trees left. In different parts of the grove strong swings were also erected, and seemed to be much patronized by the young folk. On one edge of the racing ground there wae also erected a row of seats for the spectators of the sports. In fact, all the arrangements reflected great credit on the energy and forethought of Mr Fuuntame and the kindnecs of Mr Hall. At 12 noon the several drays, as well as several traps, commenced to discharge their passengers, so that when the children mustered at luncheon, a few u.inutes after their arrival, there were about 120 young folk, and about 50 or GO adult visitors. After an excellent lunch had been partaken of, the competitors for the different races were summoned by sound of gong to the conviicing ground, when the following races were run off:— 1. Senior Girls' race, 100 yards—lda Digby, 1; M. Brown, 2 ; B. Ward, 3. The f--Lowing also ran — C. Wilson, Minny Thwrtites, 8. Pearee, M. Powell, F. Griffith*. 1. Senior Boye* rac*, 150 yards— J. Prrer, 1 ; W. Davu, 2 ; J. D Hall, 3. W. Hall, S. Prestidge, J. Duncan, G-. Richards, C. Pratidep, D. Worsfold, L. Hill. 2. Girls' race, 100 yards—M. Thwaites, 1; R. Drrritt, 2; C WagetafF, 3. E. Duncan, A. Manson, C. U'uby, L. Powell, A. Thome, 11. P«-aree, L. Napier, A. Griffiths, also ran. 2. Boys' race, 100 yards—W. Percy, 1; H. Pfiillips, 2; A. Th waifee, 3 B- Davis, C. Powell, A. Thome, A. Manson, also ran. 3. Girls' race, 50 yard*— ML Hill, 1 ; E. WeaetelL 2; F. Wunfold, 3. A. Griffiths, Alice Griffiths, B. Griffiths, M. Phillips, E. Hirst, also ran. 3. Boys' race, SO yard*— O. Demit, 1 ; B. Petrse, 2; W. Jiaffy, 3. B. Oliver, G. D.-rrit*, J. Powell, J. Prestidge, G. Phillips, G. Hall, also ran. Girls' Handicap, 100 yards- E. Barsop, 1 ; B. Hrownlee, 2; V. Lorrett, 3. Thirty-one etatt-d. Throwing th*> Cricket Ball (senior boy»)— J. Percy, 1,53 jarda; D. Wonsfold, 2, 49

yardftt Eleven competitors. Junior Boye— W. Percy, 1, ',4O yards; A. Thome, 8, 38 yards'; C. Derrett, 3, 36 yards. Fourteen competitors. Bojs' Handicap, 150 yards—W. Davis, 1; W. M&fiy, 2j C. Preetidge, 3. Twenty-two started. Lit&e Girls, 25 yards—E. Maffy, 1; K. Mclnjoeh, 2 ; M. Macintosh, 3. Five ran. Little Bojb, 25 yards—C. Napier, 1; T. Browtflee, 2; J. Lorrett, 3. Five ran. Girls' Skipping Match—C. Wilson, 1; L. Napier, 2; C. Digby, 3. Eleven competed. Mr Digby acted as bandicapper, it; Hon. J. Hall, judge; Mr Griffiths, starter. This terminated the s porta programme, though WMBfHtaeltWe indulged in during intervals of the racing. The young people were then left far a time to their devices whilst tea was under preparation, and afterwards a mfeve to the plantation was made, where tea was partaken of by the juniors, Mr and Mrs Hail doing everything in their power to secure the comfort and amusement of their young visitors, aided by Misses C. Baker, A. Digby, pupil teachers in the school, as well a by many of the visitors. The visitors were then entertained by their kind host and hostesss on the lawn in front of the house, after which the prizes were given away, and no more useful or handsome lot could have been selected to suit every age and fancy. Independent of the legitimate prize- takers, there was not one'little one who did not bear away a memento in the shape of some toy. In fact, the delight of the little ones seemed to know no bounds, as was amply proved by an impromptu concert on trumpets, and ,: all kinds of music." Mr Griffiths, in a short speech, thanked the donor of the fete, on the part of all the partakers, most heartily, and, calling for three cheers for Mr Hall, Mrs Hall, and the ladies who assisted, was warmly seconded by the youngsters in ringing cheers, after which, Mr Hall having wished them all " Good night," the drays, traps, ka., were put into requisition, and thus ended a most enjoyable day both for seniors and juniors, in the third annual school treat at Rakaia terrace station.