Te Arakura

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 53, 5 March 1935, Page 4

Te Arakura

From Our Own Correspondent, The School Picnic.

One of the events of the year that is enjoyed by old and young alike took place on Friday last when the annual school picnic was held at Mr. Neil Campbell's bush. The spot is an ideal one for a picnic, the beautiful native bush providing the necessary shade, with an open paddock in front for games etc., while the location is easily- accessible to all. A goodly number attended the picnic though some familiar faces were missed from tho gathering. A good programme of sports and competitions filled up the afternoon, leaving not a dull moment. The school prizes won by scholars for the year’s work were presented and short speeches were given by Mr. J . .T. Borne (chairman of committee), and Mr. C. N. Rabone, who x>resented the prizes. Mr. Hume spoke of tlie good work of Ilia teachers, Miss N. Bailey and Miss M. Carty, of tho help and co-operation of the parents and residents, of tlie generosity of tlie business people in giving trophies and of tho progress made by the school. Cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. N. Campbell for the use of the grounds, for the teachers, the. residents who supported the picnic, for tlie business people in giving l trophies, and for Mr. and Mrs. C N. Ra.bone. Mr. Rabone, who (assisted by Mrs. Rabone) presented the prizes, apologised for the absence of Mr. W. G. Black (president of the School Committee’s Association), saying it was one of the outings that Mr. Black would really have enjoyed. Cufortunately, lie was in Timaru. Afternoon tea then being partaken of, people gradually dispersed to their homes and occupations, many commenting that the picnic could not have been much better. The winners of tho children s races were as follow: —Std. 11l and IV girls. Kath Bennett 1, Vera Knight 2; ’ Nora O'Farrell 3; boys: Ron Hume 1. Pilto le Oka 2, Bunty Bennett 3; Std. V and VI girls: Nola Hume 1, Megan Ryman 2, Eileen O’Farrell 3; boys: Waka Kingi 1, Bunty Bennett 2, Earl Fuller 3; Std. II girls: Audrey Firth 1, Maisio Johnston 2, Joy McKinnon 3: Std. I girls: Hana Te Oka 1, Beauty Te Oka 2, Piri Simeon Std. 11l and IV: Unus Graham 1, Dulele Cleaver 2, Violet Baylie 3: Primer 1 girls: Merle Hume 1, Betty Wilson 2, Thelma Griffin 3; boys: Lionel Baylis 1, Kevin Barnes 2, Gordon Johnston 3; Primer lv and Std. I: Leslie Wilson 1, Harold Stewart 2, Roydon Griffon 3; Primer II girls: Joyce Baylis 1, Barbara Swain Son 2, Hula Tangimoana 3; Primers I, 11, H: John Danielson 1, Dick Lane 2, Kevin Barnes 3; boys’ consolation: Earl Fuller 1, Inuwai Lawton 2, Alan Goodman 3; girls consolation: Gwen Dudson 1, Milly le Oka 2. Jean Goodman 3; girls under school age: Betty Wilson 1, Geranium Te Oka 2, Shirley Burnham 3. Events won by adults were:— .Guessing weight of cake (Boniface trophy). Mis. o. Barnes, 61b. 3ozs (correct weight); ladies nail driving (Ford oMtors trophy): Mrs. P Baylis; men's nail driving (Bora Motors trophy): Mr. D. Johnston; sheaf tossing (Ramsay and Campbell trophy): Mr. L Hansen; ladies’ chain-stepping (Collinson and Cunninghame’s trophy): Mrs. Alan Knight, 66ft.; putting the shot/Hodder and Tolley’s trophy); Mr. .1. Danielson; cigarette race (Millar and Geoigi s trophy): Mr. D. Thomson; young indies race (Leary’s trophy): Mlss.F. DowseH; committeemen’s chain stepping (G. m. Bennett trophy): Mr. J. H. Bennett, chain stepping for committeemen s wives (Para Rubber Coy. trophy): Mrs. J. H. Bennett. Other competition winners were: ham, Mr. J. H. Bennett; flour, Mr. It. Stewart: grapes, Miss M. Carty. Every child belonging to the school received a book, tlie following receiving special prizes:—Highest proficiency marks (G. H. Bennett’s special): Eileen O harrell; best nature study book (Miss Bailey’s special): Olive Thomas; most helpful monitor: Nora O’Farrell; sewing prizes —Stds. V and VI (presented by Mrs- FHansen); Joan Burnham; Stds. 11l and IV (presented by Mrs. W. E. Thomas): Nola Hume: Stds. I and II (presented by Mrs J. B. Young): Jill O’Regan; special prizes for tlie calf club winners (presented anonymously): dairy type, Harold Stewart; car© and attention, Olive Thomas. Free ice cream was provided for the children and sweets were donated, by Mr. Lamerton and Watson Bros.