CARNARVON

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 78, 1 March 1929, Page 4

CARNARVON

SCHOOL PICNIC. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CARNARVON, Feb. 28. Tho annual picnic of the Clydesdale School was held in Mr J. Gibbons’s grounds last Saturday when, favoured with perfect weather conditions, thero was a large attendance of children apd their parents. During tho day a lengthy sports programme was run off and various games were played. Just before afternoon tea was partaken of the presentation of prizes took place, each child receiving a book as a gift from tho committee, while the following wero awarded special prizes: Mrs P. Scott's for conduct, Betty Aggett; Mr P. Scott’s for conduct, Bert Maxwoll; Mr G. H. Bennett’s for progress, Tom McKenzie; committee’s for sewing, Ethna Hill; Miss Harris’s for diligence- in outside environment work, Anna Hodge and Maisie Teague; attendance certificates, •Isabel Scott, Ethna Hill, Stan Quinlan, Ted Quinlan, Jim Webby, Vernon McKenzie. Mr G. R. McKenzie, chairman of the school committee, in' addressing the gathering, thanked all those who had helped in any way towards making the picnio so enjoyable and congratulated the taclier, Miss Harris, on tho success of the past year’s work, mentioning that of the four proficiency candidates three had been successful and ono had gained competency. The speaker then 6tated his pleasure at the presence of Mr and Mrs J. McKelvie, who had at all times maintained a keen interest in the school and the children, the former having been chairman of the committee over a lengthy period of years. Ho then asked Mrs McKelvie to accept from the past and present pupils a handsome picturo and Mr McKelvie an electric torch, suitably inscribed, as a slight recognition of their interest during the past and called for cheers for them. Mr McKelvie suitably responded on behalf of his wife and himself. The following are tho sports results: Girls, 5 years and under: Pat Quinlan 1, Mary Powell 2, Ida Maxwell 3. 6-9 years: Mona Hodge 1, Margery Quinlan 2. 9-11 years : Eva Ayers 1, Nona Hodge 2. 11 years and over: Betty Aggett 1, Anna Hodge 2. Sack race, 5-9 years: Kathleen Maxwell 1, Nona Hodge 2. Sack race, 9 and upwards: Anna Hodge 1, Ethna Hill 2. 3-legged race, 5-9 years: Beryl Gibbons and Avis Teague 1, Margory Quinlan and Kathleen Maxwell 2. 3-legged race, over 9 years: Maisie Teague and Ethna Hill 1, Anna Hodge and Eva Ayers and Nancy Wheeler and Norma Hodge, dead heat, 2. Egg and spoon, 5-9 years: Ada Newport 1, Norma Hodge 2. Egg and spoon, 9 years and upwards: Eva Ayers 1, Lizzie McTavish 2. Girh’ raco under 10 years: Pauline McDonnell 1, Avis Teague 2. 11 years -and over: Birdie Wheeler 1, Mary McTavish 2. Potao race. 5-9 years : Norma Hodge 1, Pauline McDonnell 2. Potato raco, 10 and upwards: Maisie Teague 1, Anna Hodge 2. Long distance race, special prizes donated by Mr J. Hill: Maisie Teague 1, Birdie Wheeler 2, Nancy Wheeler 3. Consolation race: Mary McTavish 1, Lizzie McTavish 2. Walking competition, 9-14 years, prizes donated by Mrs Barnett: Ethna Hill 1, Maisio Teague 2. Boys’ races, 5 years and under:Kenny Powell 1, Ivan McKenzie 2. 6-9 years: Alf Lyons 1, Alf Armitage 2. 9-11: Ross Hammond and Charlie Lyons, dear! heat, 1. 11 and over: Bill Wallace 1, Stan Quinlan 2. Sack races, 5-9 years: Alf Lyons 1, Mac Cameron 2. 10 and over: Bert Maxwell 1, Tom McKenzie 2. Raco up to 10 years: Charlie Lyons 1, Alf Armitago 2. 3-legged race, 5-9 years: Percy Teague and Alf Lyons 1, Mac Cameron and Alf Armitage 2. 9 years and over: Bill Maxwell and Charlie Lyons 1, Tod Quinlan and Bert Maxwell 2. Egg and spoon races: 5-9 years, Billy Maxwell 1, Vernon McKenzie 2. 9 and over: Jack Maxwoll 1, Tom McKenzie 2, Bert Maxwell 3. 50 yards, up to 10 years: C. Lyons 1, Alf Armitago 2. 50 yards, up to 11 years : Emelie Wallace 1, Bob Woolford 2. Potato races, 5-9 years: Mac Cameron 1, Alf Armitage 2. 10 and upwards : Bert Maxwell 1, Jock McKenzie and Tom McKenzie, tie, 2. Long distance raco, special prize donated by Mr J. Hill : Charlie Lyons 1, Billy Wallace 2, Bob Woolford 3. Consolation race: Jim Gibbons 1, Bill Quinlan 2. Walking competition, 9-14 years, Mrs Barnett’s specials: Ross Hammond 1, Bill Wallace 2. Young ladies’ race, Mr C. Cameron’s special : Miss J. Frecklington 1, Miss T. Harris 2, Miss M. McKelvio 3. Married ladies' race, Mr G. R. McKenzie’s special : Mrs C. Cameron 1, Mre R. McKelvie 2, Mrs S. Quinlan 3. Single men’s raco, Mr J. Powell’s special: J. Hodge 1, F. Connelly 2, D. Scott 3. Married men’s raco, Mr R. Teague’s special: J. Gibbons 1, R. McKelvie 2, S. Quinlan 3. NEW SCHOOL. The carpenters aro at present busily engaged on the erection of the now school which, it is hoped, will be ready for occupation in the course of a few weeks.