TEANERAKI. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) January, 17.

North Otago Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2402, 20 January 1880, Page 3

TEANERAKI. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) January, 17.

Tho school picnic came off last Friday on a pieco of ground near tho school, and marched, with flags of various colors displayed, to the place at which the picnic was hold. After icme races had taken place, a few drops of rain fell, and as the dark clouds threatened more, it was thought advisable to gain a placo of shelter, which wns no sooner said than done, and all rushed to a large storeroom which was adjacent. After a short interval, during which tho children partook of a slight refreshment, we again tried the field ; but unfortunately, after a few more races, &c, had been carried out rain came down again, and we had to retiro to the same place. As the weather showed no sign of clearing, tho remainder of the programme, excepting four events, •was concluded in the room. At about half-past six a move was made for the school, where tea and many other pond things were *oon got rid of. After this the prizes were given to the successful competitors, some of which were really very handsome and useful articles. Three cheers were then given for thelaily who had so kindly distributed the prizes, Some amusement was caused by some of tho prizes which fell to tho successful competitors in the married men's raoo, schoolmasters' race, and young men's race ; although not very valuable, they were in some cases extremely useful. Singing and dancing were then made the order of the hour, and were kept up till about ten o'clock. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the ladies who had so kindly assisted in all the day's enjoyments, and was responded to by the children in three ringing cheers. Three more were givon for the members of tho committee who had so generously provided ample funds for the prizes. Cheers were also given for tho gentleman who so ably filled the chair, and also for their present teacher. After a most enjoyable day and evening, the children returned home thoroughly satisfied. One of the most noticeable facts was the number of doniinees on tho pround — namely, five — a fact which shows that anything in the shape of amusement in this small country place is well carried out.

The Jewish Chronicle of October 21, 1879, observes that on the 16th of that month "Sir Julius Vogel, one of the Conservative candidates for the representation of Falmouth, delivered an interesting speech. Referring to personal matters Sir Julius said that many attacks had been made on him by his opponents, but ho took the attacks as compliments, as it showed that his opponents had some fears of his being successful. One imputation was against his religion, but he would say that not for the sake of twenty elections would he disown his religion. He was born of the Jewish persua■ion, and would live and die in it."