RIVERSDALE NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21576, 14 December 1931, Page 2

RIVERSDALE NOTES

(From Our Correspondent.)

Last week a function, which had been dropped for some years, was revived by the holding of a school picnic. Owing to the fine weather at present being experienced there was not a good attendance of men, but a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the large number of ladies who were present. The members of the School Committee, assisted ably by the staff, proved efficient officials for the various events staged during the afternoon. Races occupied the greater part of the entertainment, the following being the results: —Girls: 5 to B.—Daphne Dawson 1, Mary Hodge 2, Joyce Hodge 3; 8 to 10. —Hazel McKenzie 1, Sylvia McMath 2, Margaret Hodge 3; 10 to 12.—Gwen Strachan 1, Olive Austen 2, Ethel Green 3; 12 to 14. —Margaret Kennedy 1, Mavis Watt 2, Bearnie Fleming 3. Boys: 5 to 8. —George Hodge 1, Arnold McAuliffe 2, Nevil Wicks 3; 8 to 10.— Charlie Ibbotson 1, Frank Boyer 2, Jim McMath 3; 10 to 12. —Ernie O’Connor 1, Frank Campbell 2, Lester Greer 3; 12 to 14.—Eric Butler 1, Jim Denniston 2, Eddie Green 3. Girls’ three-legged race: Margaret Kennedy and June McKenzie 1, Mavis Watt and Olive Austen 2. Boys’ three-legged race: Jim MoMath and Frank Campbell 1, Billy Kerr and Arnold McAuliffe 2. Girls’ sack race: Ethel Green 1, Sylvia McMath 2, Hazel McKenzie 3. Boys’ sack race: Billy Kerr 1, Jim Kerr and Ernie O’Connor (dead heat) 2. Giris’ egg and spoon race: first heat—Margaret Kennedy 1, Gladys Grier 2. Second heat—Jean Clearwater 1, Ethel Green 2. Boys’ tyre race: Jim Austin 1, Jack Denniston 2, Eddie Green 3. Girls’ tyre race: Netta McKenzie 1, June McKenzie 2, Isobel Hodge 3. Girls’ peanut race: Doris Dawson 1, Eileen Kerr 2, Netta McKenzie 3. Boys’ wheel-barrow race: Harold Kerr and Frank Campbell 1, Jim Austin and Arthur Boyer 2. Married ladies’ race: Mrs I. McKay 1, Mrs E. O’Brien 2, Mrs Evans 3. Girls’ consolation race: Clarice Kerr 1, Nancy Cromie, Ngaire Butler and Mary Greer (dead heat) 2. Boys’ consolation race: Jack Strachan 1, John Denniston 2, Mervin Greer 3. Senior scholars (girls) : Mavis Watt 1, June McKenzie 2, Gwen Strachan 3. (Mr R. H. Matthews’ special prizes). A lollie scramble held during the afternoon caused a great deal of excitement, the necessary sweets being supplied by Mrs D. Windle. On Friday night, December 4, the friends of _ Miss Myrtle Lennon gathered in the Drill Hall to tender her a kitchen evening prior to her marriage. A most enjoyable evening was spent chiefly in dancing, music being supplied by the following:—Mesdames Ibbotson. McKay, Messrs P. and F. Shallard, and R. Walker. Mr H. Greer carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening several enjoyable items were given by Misses G. Strachan, K. Clarke and Mr S. Gordon. Mr Gee, spoke eulogistically of Miss Lennon’s work in this district. He said she had been in his employ for five years ahd he had never had cause to complain about the manner in which she had carried out her duties. Mr Gee wished Miss Lennon the best of health, wealth and prosperity in her future life. Mr J. C. Macpherson spoke on similar lines, and presented Miss Lennon with many beautiful and valuable gifts. During the evening, Mr Gee took the opportunity of presenting the guest with a crystal fruit dish as a gift from the Tennis Chib. Mr J. Wills suitablyreplied on behalf of Miss Lennon, after which musical honours were accorded both Miss Lennon and Mr Wills.

Mrs Butcher, of Dunedin, is at present the guest of Mr and Mrs Welnoski. Mrs W. Barclay, of Greenvale, is spending her holiday with her sister, Fleming.