Poroti School Picnic

Northern Advocate, 25 March 1937, Page 9

Poroti School Picnic

The annual picnic and sport events of the Poroti School were held on Friday in Mr J. Cutforth’s paddock. Favoured with ideal weather and shady surroundings, the function was a complete success, especially from the children’s point of view, as lolly and pea-' nut scrambles played an important part. Much credit is due to the small band of ladies who attended to the refreshment arrangements, and the members of the school committee, who acted as officials in the various events. During the evening a dance yras held in the local hall, voluntary music being supplied by Messrs K. Waterson, J. Norris, G. Mooney, C. Paul and B' Smith, with extras by Mrs A. Jones and Mr Norton. The district is fortunate in having such a wealth of willing helpers in this respect. Mr. C. Norris proved an efficient M.C., and no dull periods occurred to mar the evening’s entertainment. Sports Results. Boys, under 6: L Wilson 1, E. Erceg 2, A. Edwards 3: Girls between 5-7: R. Nelley 1, M. Rook 2, P. Holster 3. Boys between 5-6: D. Draffin 1, W. Tawhai 2, J. Norton 3. Boys, 6-7: N Jones 1, A. Draffin 2, E. Denton 3. Girls, 7-8: V. Holster 1, V. Blackstock 2, H. Denton 3. Boys, 7-9: W. Smith 1, A. Erceg 2, I. Jones 3. Boys, 9-110: V. Paul 1, H. Nelley 2, R. Denton 3. Boys, 9-10 (second race): R. Haycock 1, N. Keogh 2, R. Thorpe 3. Girls, 9-11: A. Blackstock 1, N. Smith 2, E. Erceg 3. Boys, 10-11: I. Fraser 1, W. Thorpe 2, R. Robison 3. Girls, 11-12: E. Erceg 1, B. Jones 2, P. Wilson 3. Boys, 12.13: N. Pepi 1, E. Twidle 2, D. Nelley 3. Girls, over 13: M. Mooney 1, A. Denton 2, M. Morris 3. Boys, over 13: M. Nathan 1, T. Erceg 2, R. Finlayson 3. High Jump over 12: M. Nathan 1, N. Pepi 2. High Jump under 12; I. Fraser 1, R. Robinson 2. Long Jump, over 12: N. Pepi 1, M. Nathan 2 Long Jump, under 12: B. Haycock 1 I. Fraser and,W. Thorpe 2. Hop, step and jump, over 12: N. Pepi and R. Finlayson 1, M. Nathan 3, Hop, step and jump under 12: I. Fraser 1. B Haycock 2.

In the junior jumping events, lan Fraser showed good form in equalling the N.M.D.P.S.S.A. record for the long jump, and breaking that for the hop step and jump with a foot to spare. Girls’ three-legged race: M. Mooney and E. Jones Girls’ skipping race over 12; M. Mooney 1, B. Jones 2 Girls’ skipping race, under 12: M Wilson 1, A. Blackstock 2. Girls’ potato race, senior: M. Mooney 1, E. Erceg 2 Girls’ potato race, junior; P. Wilson 1, "ur ac^s t°ck 2. Boys’ sack race: D. Ercog 2. Girls’ sack race: M. Morris 1, P. Wlison 2.

Adult Events. Married ladies: Mrs B. Alexander. Married men; Mr C. Edwards.' Old S. r j?. rac , e: E - Owen 1, E. Norris 2. Old boys race: R. Parker 1, J. Easton 2. Single ladies: P. Petersen 1, E Petersen 2. Single men: W. Croucher m §':„Y 00ney 2 \ Cigarette race: Miss . Finlayson and H. Mooney. Weight °f Pig.' Mrs Holster. . (