Paemako.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 341, 1 March 1911, Page 5

Paemako.

The annual school picnic was held on February 22nd, in Messrs Johnston's paddock. It was a complete success, children and parents all enjoying themsevles thoroughly. The first item was refreshments, which were plentifully supplied ■by the parents, after which the children's races were got off, the teacher (Mr Funkie) acting as handicapper, and our chairman (Mr Tarrant) as starter. The events were so well contested that the judges (Messrs Anderson and A. Webby) found it somewhat difficult at times to place, the winners. The jumping contest was exceptionally keen, two of the, boys tying at 411 4in. An innovation was the hobble race for the ladies (the first in the district), was the last event and caused great fun, the first attempt being a failure owing to some of the hobbles coming off. A second attempt was made, the handicapper attending to the hobbles. The result was a well fought race Miss Butcher winning with Miss lioskin second. After refreshing themselves once more the children were called out to receive the gifts, provided for them by the committee. In the choosing of the books each pupil had been studied and their happy faces, when receiving them from the hands of Mr 3 Tarrant, showed their appreciation. Cheers were given for the committee and teacher and all left for home fully satisfied with their day's outing. The hearty thanks of all are due to Messrs Johnston for their kindness in many ways. A special word of praise is due to the teacher who, in all functions connected with the school and children, has a mighty amount of work to do. In this instance he had been untiring in bringing the arrangements to a successful issue, and deserves the thanks of ail parents of children attending the school. The "oldsters" had a dance in the evening, when the schoolroom was crowded. Songs were given by some of the visitors, and the dance was kept up till the early hours of the morning, many returning home by daylight, all well pleased with their vsit to the well-known old settlement.