SCHOOL PICNICS.
- ; ■■■■■'.■■■ .". ■ .1.-,.- -- ' • .-'•■ On Friday, December 21st, the Lincoln and Springston public schools held their annus.! picnic on the grounds of the Agricultraxal CoUege, Lincoln, kindly placed at the disposal of the Committees by Mr Ivey, who was indefatigable is his exertions to make the affair a success. The Burn-am Band, under Mr Bowles, was on the ground, and played several selections which redounded greatly to the praise of theinfitructor. The amusements consisted of • merry-go-round, which was never idle the whole day, races, cricket, football, and a tug-cif-war between Springston and Lincoln, in which the latter proved victorious. The Committeemen were kept fußy occupied in serving out tea, gingerbeer, raspberry, buns, cakes, Ac, to the juveniles, while the parents amused themselves by inspecting the College, dairy, outbuildings and grounds. The whole company, numbering about 500, gathered at six o'clock around Mr Gammack, who , having mounted a platform, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Ivey for his lrinriTiftaa. which waa carried ntinTiimnnffly. and called for three cheers fer the same gentleman, with one more for Mra Ivey. These were most heartily given, and ail separated for their homes.
The children attending the Broadfield Bohool, with invited fiiends, had a most en joyable outing in the shape of a picnic upon the estate of R. M. Morten, Esq-, adjoining the Akaroa road* who kindly placed _il bush for their pleasure. The rambling over valley, hi—, and bush was something grand, and from the appearance of the youngsters after having their first romp, they evidently thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They sat down with keen appetite
to a moat abundant and tempting spread of good l—ings, kindly provided by friends. Games, songs, and recitations took place until it waa time to lift camp and prepare fur the return. Before leaving, the Company was called upon to give three cheers to Mr Morten for his kindness in placing his grounds at their disposal, which waa done in a manner that made the valleys ring. They arrived safe home about 7 p.m., tired, but enjoyed a most pleasant day. Thanks are given to all who assisted in any way in maki-g Boxing Day's pleasures such a success.
SCHOOL PICNICS.
Press, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5703, 29 December 1883, Page 3
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