TONCAPORUTU.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13575, 5 December 1907, Page 7

TONCAPORUTU.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) December U. — After a good spell of fine weather a welcome rain fell hero |on Thursday last. Our little folks, no doubt, were disappointed, for on that day their annual picnic was to have taken place; but Friday was all that could be desired for ontdoor recreation, and our little ones enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. The ladies of the settlement, provided all refreshments. Shortly after 1 p.m. the first race started. Following are the results :—: — Boys under 9 years of age — S. Von Stunner 1, G. Skitropp 2, J. O'Halloran 3. Sack Race — J. Bowers 1, L. P'Donnell 2, D. Bowers 3. Infants' Race — Herbert O'Donnoll 1. B. Gibbs 2. Girls under 9 years (handicap)— Winnie Chapman 1, Keen O'Sullivan 2, M. Von Stunner 3. Three-legged race for boys — M. O'Donnell and R. Von Stunner 1, L. Chapman and G. Walsh 2. Three-logged race for girls — G. and; J. Whitton 1, F. Payne and A. Chap-! man 2. Boys 9to 12— H. O'Halloran 1, J. j Payne 2, L. Payne 3. * Boys 12 to 14 — James O'Donnell 1, G. Walsh and F. Payne tie. Hat-trimming competition for men — Gilliver 1, A. Waters 2, G. Stratton 3. Girls' race, 9 to 16— First heat: A. Chapman 1. F. Payne 2, Flora Spalding 3. Second heat: Norah W T alsh and Maria Shutz, tie. The final was not run. Wheelbarrow competition (blindfold) — Following were the winners and the distance they were from the pointer at the end:— Mr. Skitropp 22yds 1, W\ O'Donnell 29yds 2, W. Whitton 33yds 3. Egg and spoon race for ladies — Mrs. Whitton 1, Mrs. Gibbs 2. 100 yds Walk for men — L. Rattenbury 1, J. Sheehy 2. 100 yds Handicap for boys — G. Skitropp 1, M. O'Donnell 2, A. O'Donnell 3. ' 75yds Handicap for girls — Winnie Chapman 1. Married women's race, about 80yds — Mrs. O'Sullivan 1, Mrs. Skitropp 2. Married men's race, 100 yds (handicap) — Mr. Skitropp, 4yds 1, R. O'Donnell senr. lyd 2, Mr." Gilliver scratch 3. The rest of the afternoon was devoted to rounders, etc. Tea was taken, and a concert began at 8.30 p.m. Upon Messrs. Von. Stunner and B. Waters the evening's enjoyment depended. They did their work well. Miss McKenzie, of Uruti, presided at the piano. She was assisted by Miss B. Rattenbury. At 10.30 p.m. the floor was cleared for dancing, and the old and young enjoyed themselves until the sun began to peep above the hills. On Sunday evening it was rumoured that a circus was on its way to Tongaporutu. On Monday morning six vans made their appearance, and in. a very short time the tent was pitched. In the evening a. good audience witnessed the performance. Mr. Bernard, the proprietor, isi going overland by the Main North 'Rtiad to-Rotorua. On Sunday, 24th Xovember, our cricketer 3 visited Uruti and played a match against' the Uruti Club. Result : — Tongaporutu, Ist innings 24, 2nd innings 93, total 117 ; Uruti, Ist innings 39, 2nd innings 61; total 100. So our boys were the 'victors by 17 runs. The Uruti cricketers play the return match at Tongaporutu on Sunday, Bth. The Kotahi has not been in here since October 18th!, but the new boat is daily expected. The potato crops are locking well, and there is every appearance at present of there being a, good .yield.

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