EAST COAST NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18585, 20 December 1934, Page 10

EAST C OAST NEWS

RUATORIA W.I. PARTY (Herald Correspondent.) j On Monday th-e Ruatoria "Women's Institute held its annual children's’ party. Owing to influenza the attendance was not as good as in previous years. The children spent the evening dancing and playing games, followed by a delicious home-made supper, after Which each child was given an icecream. Prom 10 p.m. till midnight the adults danced. The hall looked 'very gay with largo clusters of balloons. The dance music was provided by Miss Kura Beale, Mr. S. Pyne, and various drummers. Extras were played 'by Mrs. Boagey and others. •Among the adults present were Mesdames L. Bullard, R. H. Wicksteed, J. Ryan, W. H. 0. Johnston, Boagey, A. Nelson, J. E. F. Sharland, Fi’y, G. E. Cotterill, J. Penfold, Matthews, H. Akers, G. Richardson, R. Ford, Hickey, Rawson, A. D. Littlejohn, J. Hogan, J. Arnold, R. Thornton, H. Thatcher, T. Reedy, T. Williams, W. McCullough, Goldsmith, J. Walker, J. Neels, P. G, Burton, Rawlinson, Schutz, and H. Kunioka.

Misses J. Kirkharn, M. Smythe, K. O’Rorke, J. Wicksteed, K. Beale, P. O’Rorke, J. Burrell, P. Clews, A. Neels, Q. Reedy, N. O’Rorke, Morrissey, N. Borlaee, E. Neels, Tautau, Geddie, Tuhoe, Haisman, Burdett, Kawai, and Potu.

Messrs. A. J. H. Kirkharn, F. Smythe, P. G. Burton, S. Pyne, T, Reedy, A. Hunter, A. Nelson,' J. E. F. Sharland, R. Thornton, G. E. Ootterill, J. Penfold, H. Akers, G. Richardson, R. H. Biddles, R. Ford, W. McCullough, Goldsmith, J. Walker, Browne, H. F. Forster, Hebenton, J. Arnold, H. Chaplin, Duff, J. Morrissey, Spencer, T. Ward, E. Jackson, Rangi, Whangapirita, Robb, Jones, J. Ryan, and J. Harrison.

Among the children present were K. Bullard (gipsy), R. H. Wicksteed (grandmother), D. Bullard (old fashioned gentleman), June Neels (pierrette), Joan McKinnon J harlequin), Heather McKinnon ‘(Queen of Hearts), Mary McKinnon (black cat), Doreen Hickey and Iris Smythe (hikers), Iris, Valerie (dawn), Diddy and Kenny Smythe, Betty Farrell,' Leslie Blake (powder puff), Rita Mullooly (bridesmaid). Lois Mullooly (pink rose bad), Pat Nelson (cowboy), Bill, Pat, Rod. and Mervin Arnold, Graham Ford (sailor), Gay Ford (nurse). lan Mullooly (pierrot), Vernon Penfold (cricketer), Peggy Penfold (dancer), Ray Penfold (constable). Dahpne Penfold (dancer), Morris and Pam Fry (Mr. and Mrs Tommy Atkins), Geoffrey and Keith Schutz (pierrots), Jim Sharland (Robin Hood), Bobby and Gilbert McCullough (Little Boy Blue). Mavis Blake (fairy), Thelma McKinnon, Gordon McKinnon, Marie Johnston (pink rose bud), and Norman Ward. Mr. and Mrs. C. McNiven and family have left the Coast to live in W'afpawa.— Mrs. Gudgeon and Miss C. Gudgeon, Tikitiki, are visitors to Gisborne.—Mr. and Mrs. C. Walker and family have gone to live at “Ortaruparoa,” Cape Runaway.—»Mv. Hebenton and Mr. H, F. Forster were recent visitors to the Coast.—Miss J. Downy, who was the week-end .guest, of her sister, Mrs. A. C. Wood, Lottin Point, has returned to Opotiki.—Mr. and Mrs. R, Gri/fen were the week-end guests of Mrs. A. 0. Wood, Cat in Point.—Mr. Burton and Mr. Howarth, Ruatoria, have returned nfter a week's holiday spent .in Auckland. Mrs. C. K. Williams, "MatShiia,'' is visiting Gisborne for the PittaT-Seymour* wedding.—Mr. J. Moore is a Coast visitor to New 'Plymouth for Christmas.— Miss J. Burrell, Ruatoria, is to spend Christmas and New Year with her mother, Mrs. Burrell, Hastings.—Mr. S. S. Pyne, Makarika, loft this week to spend the Christmas holidays in Whakatane.—Miss P. Clows, Ruatoria, is ing the Christinas holidays in Auckland. RUATORIA SCHOOL PICNIC The much-looked-forward-to Ruatoria School picnic was held at the native bush reserve, “Takamore,” by permission of Mr. R. H. Wicksteed. In. the beautiful surroundings and favored by glorious weather, all had a happy day. There were over 200 present, having been transported to the grounds by lorries and cars..

Mrs. A. D. Littlejohn and an energetic ladies’ committee -were responsible for the dispensing of meals, and they deserved great credit for the manner in which they provided for all. Food prepared in the Maori “hangi” was much appreciated and thanks were expressed to the Maori members. The head teacher, Mr . Strong, capably conducted the programme of 52 events, lie was assisted by Mr. J. Ryan as starter, Mr. Owen Johnston as judge, add an energetic men’s committee who left nothing undone in providing sport for the children. Much interestwas created in the senior and junior championship events for girls and boys. The girls’ senior event being won by'Muriel McGosh, and the junior event by Henrietta Walker. The first priae for the boys’ senior event was a handsome encyclopedia donated by Mr. A. Hunter. This was won by Johnnie Morrell, who ran a great race. The junior -event was well contested and was won by lan Mullooly, who received a handsome book donated by an anonymous donor. 'Towards the conclusion of the events, every child received a book and 50 small children each received a toy. A bag of sweets and an apple was then given to each child and this ended a very happy hay. ] The concluding event, “Catching the pig,” caused -.great amusement, the pig, being captured by Mr. J. Ryan after a long chase. Events resulted as follows

—Girls’ Events— Flat Races.—Under 7 :Raugi Whaipooti, 1; Sarah Main, 2. Under 8: Mary Walsh, 1; Annie Tauramo, 2. Under 9: Rangi Walker, 1; Heather Winter, 2. Under 10: Mati Tauramo, 1; Mati Borlace, 2. Under 11: Mihi Painpa, 1; Henrietta Walker, 2. Under 15: Lily Beach, 1; Lovie Tatari, 2. Over 13: Muriel McCosh, 1; Doreen Hickey, and Mati Te Wehu, tie, 2.

Three-Legged Race,—Under 9: Mali Kino, and Mati Tautamo, 1; Rattgi Whaipooti and Mary Walsh, 2. Under 1,1: Lilv Beach and Henrietta Walker, 1; Wawai Tautomi and Marji Pulva, 3. Over 11 : Mali Te Willi and Muriel Meosh, 1; Lovie Tature and Mary Mor-rell,-2. Sack Race.—Under 10: Kathleen Borlace, 1; Ani Tautamo, 2. Over 10: Henrietta Walker, 1, Waiwai (I'auliarno. 2.

Rotate Race.—Under 10: Ani Walsh, ];■ Tritium Tahiriri, 2; Over 10: Iris Sinytlie, 1; Lily Bench, 2. Blindfold Race.—Under 9: Iritana Tohiriri, 1; Annie Walsh, 2. Under 11: Waiwai Tauramo, 1; Manaritu Awatere, 2. Over 11: Lovie Tatare, 1; Ravn MaUraki, 2.

Skipping.—Under 9: Kathleen Borlace, 1; Heather W’inter. 2. Under 11: Maniritu Awatere, 1 ; Mary Hitchens, 2. Over 11: Mali To Wihi, 1; Iris Smytlio, 2.

Hopping Race.—Under 10: Ani Walsh, 1; Heather Winter, 2. . Over 10: Muriel McCosh, 1; Lovie Tatar?, 2. Thread-the-Needle.—Under JO: VVai Te Wehi. 1; Bora Nppe, -2. Over 10: Iris ftmyfche, 1; Mali Te Wehi, 2. Spoon Race.—Under 10: ’Kathleen Borlace, 1. Over 10: Iris Smythe, T • .Henrietta Walker and Lily Reach, tie,

Married Women’s Race.—Mrs. Ilham, 1; Mrs. Rawson, 2.

Championship Senior Girls: Muriel McCosh, 1; Mali To Welti, 2; lovie Tatare, 3. .Junior Girls: Henrietta Walker, 1; Marii Puha, 2; Mary Hauraki, 3. —Boys’ Events— Championships.—Senior : Johnnie Morrell, 1; Bob McCosh, 2; Darkle Walsh, 3. Junior: lan Mulloolv, 1; Potu Morrell, 2; Teddy Woodford, 3. Flat Paces.—Under 7: Freddie Borlace, 1; Ben Reedy, 2. Under 8: Walter Walker, 1; Kora Avvatere, 2. Under 10: Poro Milner, 1; Toby Rawson, 2. Under 12: Potu Morrell, 1; David Borlace, 2. Under 14: Teddie Woodford, 1; W. Monna. 2. Over 14: Bob McCosh, 1; Jim Borlace, 2. Three-legged Race.—Under 1(>: Kenny Smythe arid Toby Rawson, 1 : Stuart liittlenohn anil Mark Borlace, 2. Over TO: Muudy Tatare and “M. Walsh, 1; Moonie Tautau and Teddy Woodford,

Wheel- b» rro w Race. —Mu nd y Tatare an cl -dim Wateh, 1; Teddie Woodford and Bobbie Maru, 2. Sack Race.—Under 10: Kenny Smythe, 1; Sambo Walsh, 2. Over 10 : Mundv Tatare, 1; Koro Milner, 2. (Potato Race.—Under 10: Kenny Smythe, '1; Willie Kuwai, 2. Over 10: Bob McCosh, 1; John Smythe, 2. Apple in Tub.—Jim Borlace, 1; Fred Rawson, 2.

Hop, Step and lump.—Under 10: Ken Smythe, 1; Toby Rawson, 2. Over 10; John Morrell, 1; John Smythe, 2. High Jump.—Under 10: Sandy McCosh, 1; Dave McCosh, 2. Over 10: John Smythe, 1 • Mundy Tauramo, 2. Blindfold Race.—Under 1C: Dave McCosh, 1; Teddie. Woodford, 2. Over 10: "Bob McCosh, 1; W. Moana, 2.

Relay Race. —William Bullard’s team, Married Men’s Race.—H*. Kershaw.