HONIKIWI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 428, 6 January 1912, Page 5

HONIKIWI.

Own Correspondent. The sixth annual picnic in connection with the Honikiwi school was held here on New Year's Day, the weather being all that could be wished. All the Honikiwi children, their parents and visitors from Te Raurtiaku, Te Kawatnoa, Otorohanga, Kawhia and Auckland, also from Messrs Rothery's and Cameron's camps were present, all in holiday mood, Maoris intermingling together. It was a pretty sight to seethe natives in their gaily coloured dresses. From early morning willing hands, under the superintendence of Mr P. D. Hargreaves, were busy erecting marquees and tents for the accommodation of visitors, who shortly began to arrive on horseback and 111 vehicles of all descriptions. At 11 a.rr. it was a very animated scene. At 12 o'clock lunch was spread, and all invited to partake provisions in abundance were supplied by the ladies of the district, and were done full justice to, after which Mr B. Budden, the school commissioner, gave a short address, in which he expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present, showing the interest taken 'n the event. He eulogised the work done by the school children, which he considered would compare favourably with any school in the district. He then announced the names of pupils who had gained the school prizes for the past year. The following is a list of the subjects and names of the winners: —Attendance: Majorie Budden 1, Colin West 2. Conduct: Ellen Kitchen 1, Leslie Manktelow 2. Writing: Teni Kohi 1. Colin West 2. Arithmetic: Hina Purahau 1, Ellen Kitchen 2. Composition: Marjorie Budden 1, Ellen Kitchen 2. Sewing: Kahu Kohi special. Gardens: Colin West 1, Alan Budden 2, Hina Purahau 'i, Marrieß udden special for flowers. The announcement of the prize list was hailed with acclamation and great satisfaction was expressed at the quality of the work done. The sports then started and the numerous events ,yere well contested. Messrs Cato and Rattrav acting as handicappers, Mr Carlyle starter, and Mr Budden as judge. The principal events of interest were the catching of the greasy pigs, one for boys under 15 years, and one for men. The former was secured bv Tommy Morihu and the latter by Mr Goodrich. The tug-of-war, Honikiwi against the world, was a splendidly contested item, and indicated great staying powers on both sides, but eventually the world got the best of it. Threading the needle was won by Miss Williams, Mrs Cameron being a good second. The sports concluded, prizes were distributed to the winners, then an adjournment was made to the school, where a social was held and several interesting items were rendered. Supper was partaken of and dancing was kept up until the wee sma' hours, when, after the singing of Auld Lang Syne, the party broke up, and all voted they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Messrs Carter and Kohi supplied the music, and Mr W. Budden acted as MC..