ANNUAL PICNICS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23218, 12 December 1938, Page 18

ANNUAL PICNICS

ENJOYABLE OUTINGS With the advent of summer weather, schools, football clubs, business houses and similar bodies aro holding their annual picnics. Fine weather prevailed during the .veekend, when a number of outings were held in Auckland. KOHIMARAMA SCHOOL Ideal conditions prevailed for the annual picnic of Kohimarama School, held at Redwood Park, Swanson, on Saturday. 'Che various sports events were keenly contested, and at the conclusion of the day prizes were presented by Mr. J. C. Rowe, chairman of the school committee. The points competition among the school houses resulted in a win for Red, which defeated Blue by 138 points to 124.

Results of the various events were as follows:—Girls, 6 and 7 years: W. Lambert. 1; J. Fraser, 2; J. Crawshay, 3. Boys. 6 years: P. Clifton, 1; i". Bcvin. 2; S. Beanland. 3. Boys. 7 years: J. Thomas, 1; K. Erkila. 2; D. McLaren, 3. Girls, 8 years: B. Cowle.v. 1; J. Stocks. 2; J. Beaver, 3. Boys, 8 years; B. Craig, 3; J. Weston, 2; L. Griffiths. 3. Girls, 9 y?ars: H. Neil, 3; D. Bruton. '2; B. McCleary, .3. Boys. 9 years: S. Lindse.v, 1; W. Fraser, 2; J Todd. 3. Girls, 10 years: K. Weston, Ij T. Beaver. 2; P. Cragg, 3. Bo.vj, 10 years: J. Bigweather and M. Pishare. equal, 1; M. Nicholas, 3. Boys, 11 years: S. Pritchard, 1; D. Goodall, 2; O. Smith. 3. Girls. 11 years and over: P. Goodare. 1; N. Davidson, 2; E. Blackbuui, 3. Girls, 12 years and over: S. Rowe. 1; S. Soper. 'J; L. Blacket, 3. Boys. 12 years and over: E. Neil. 1; C. Morley. 2; P. Clark, 3. Bo.vs. j3 vears and over: B. End.v. 1; R. Anderson, 2; E 'Erkila, 3. Champion of school, srirl: N. Davidson, 1; H. Olsen. 2; P- Goodare, 3. Champion of school, boy: B. Eady. 1; E. Erkila, 2; M. Sinclair. 3. Fathers' race: Mr. Craig, 1; Mr. Nicholas. 2.

NORMAL SCHOOL About 700 parents and children travelled to Motuihi by the Duchess on Saturday for the annual picnic by the Normal School. Although there was a heavy shower in the city, the sun shono all day on the island, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Sports were held in the afternoon and. to the delight of the .children. Santa Claus paid an unexpected visit The children gathered round the piano on (lie return trip, and many songs were sumr. The picnic was the most successful ever held by the Normal School. RICHMOND LEAGUE CLUB The Richmond Rovers Rugby League Football Club held its annual picnic at Tui Glen yesterday, about 150 being present. Hesuits of the sports were as follows:—Seven-a-sido (Walker Cup): R. Greenwood 1:8. Callagah, Intermediate schoolboys (Latham Cup): B. Flanagan, 1; K. Young. 2. Senior schoolboys (Mincham Cup): G. Morrison, I; H McGregor, 2. Schoolboys' championship ,Ro,,er Trophy): V. K.yall, 1; R. McGregor. 2. Single ladies (Prentice Trophy): b. Goff. 1; T. Marshall. 2.100 yds club championship (Gladiator Sash): H. Phillips, 1; B. Pain, 2300 yds club handicap (Lewis Cup;: H. Payne, 1; H. Bradley, 2. Sack race: J. A. Cordron, 1. Visitors' race: I\. Byerck, 1. Cigarette race: Mrs. Pecker and J. A. Cordron, 3. 7f»vds dub handicap (Young Cup): T. Graham. 1; A. Graham. 2. Married ladies: Mrs. Metcalfe, l; Mrs. Korticast, 2.220 yds handicap (George Court's Trophy): G. Deason, .1; K. Fletcher. 2. Warnock Points Shield, for year's play: K. Fletcher. Caps: Senior reserve, third grade, seventh - grade, senior schoolboys, intermediate schoolboys. MYERS' PARK SCHOOL The annual picnic of the Myers' Park Deaf and Blind Children's School was held at Tui Glen yesterday, about 130 pupils, parents and friends being present. A number of sports events were held. The picnic was organised by Mr. Scliwan, president of tho parents' committee.