RICCARTON RECORDS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18085, 19 February 1927, Page 26

RICCARTON RECORDS

BOROUGH NOTES AND NEWS

Bjr Our Special Correspondent.

WHARENUI SCHOOL PICNIC. The annual picnic of the Wharenui School -was held in the Dunsanclel Domain last Thursday. The day was a perfect one; and there was an attendance of over 400 children and adults, who thoroughly enjoyed' the day’s outing. A programme of sports was carried out by the committee and staff, and no effort was spared to make the picnic a success. Fdr the children there were lollies and soft drinks, and also toys for the little ones. The sports programme resulted as follows: — Girls’ Events. Six years—Joyce Eden 1, Essie Singleton 2, Gladys Stone 3. Seven years —-Joyce Hays 1, Marie M’Pherson 2, Victoria Miller 3. Seven years— Rona

Beswick 1, Nola Edginton 2, Joyce Sorrell 3. Eight years—Joyce Sargent 1, Dulcie Twose 2, Myra Harris 3. Nine years—Joy'ce Twose 3, Noni Buckett 2, Kathleen Moore 3. Ten years—Betty Stephenson 1, Joan O’Neill 2, Myrtle Churchward 3. Eleven years—Judy Twose 1. Grace Telford 2, Zoe Rattray 3. Twelve years—Joan Thompson 1. Hilda Gribble 2. Edna Berland 3. Thirteen years—Gladys Pillard 1, Phyllis Palmer 2, Hilda Stephenson 3. Fourteen years—Thirza Stephenson 1, Joyce Stephenson 2, Maisie Murray 3. Three-legged, under ten—Doreen Cox and Grace Kinley 1, Nola Edginton and Joan Stephenson 2. Three-legged race, open—Joyce and Thirza Stephenson 1, Judy and Joyce Twose 2. Boys’ Events. Six years—Brian Hamilton 1, George Steele 2, Bob Roberts 3. Seven years —Keith Ford 1, Bill Densem 2, Ray Brown 3. Nine years—Dick Schmidt 1, Bobby Burke 2. Roy Mitchell 3. Ten years—Ken M’Lennan 1. Ernie Chilton 2, Len Densem 3. Eleven years —Alex Brice 1, Bert Cox 2, Terras Boyd 3. Twelve years—John Brice 1, Harold Burke 2, Adrian Cannon 3. Thirteen years—Fred Stevens 3, Tony Baker 2, Alan M'Gill 3. Three-legged race, open —Dick Thompson and Max Wallis 3, Bert Cox and Bill Densem 2. Married women's race—Mrs Findlay and Mrs Palmer (equal) 1. RICCARTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Riccarton School Committee was held in the school on Monday evening, February 14; present—Mrs Exton, sen., and Messrs J. Keene, W. C. Thiele, W. Eaton, C. Ackerley, J. Exton and W. Cole, secretary. The head master (Mr Ormandy) reported that there were 256 pupils on the roll and that the average attendance was 242. Mr Ormandy stated that the attendances at the swimming classes were quite up to expectations and the progress of the pupils was quite satisfactory. He also expressed his appreciation of the improvements to the school grounds that had been carried out during the holiday recess. The resignation of Miss K. Jarman was received with regret, and it was decided to send a letter of appreciation to Miss Jarman for her past services to the school. The Works Committee reported that the asphalting had been completed under the supervision of Mr I*. D. M’Nab. Accounts amounting to £26 10s were passed for payment in connection with this work, and it was decided to apply to the Education Board for a subsidy on this amount. Mr Cole presented the balance-sheet for the annual picnic, members expressing pleasure at the support of the householders at this year’s picnic. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Thiele for services rendered in connection with the picnic. It was resolved to have the opening night for this season's, progressive euchre tournaments on Saturday, February 26, and that the function be advertised in the “Star” on Saturday, February 19. EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE. The fortnightly social was held in the Wharenui School last Saturday, when the attendance was again very large. After very keen competition the euchre tournament resulted as follows:

Ladies —Mrs Knight 1. Miss Shaw 2. Men—Mr Finlay' 1, Mr Humphries 2. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing,, which was kept up till midnight, the Vmusic ; being supplied by Mr Comyns, while Mr E. II an sen was M.C. Miss Weir and Mr Stringer won the Boston two-step, and Miss Smith and Kir Stringer won the Monte Carlo waltz. As advertised in this issue, the- next euchre party and dance will be held in the school on Saturday next, February' 26. vST JAMES’S TENNIS CLUB. The recent handicap competitions resulted as follow:—Men's singles—R. L. Jarman. Ladies’ singles (senior grade)—Miss L. C, Clark; (junior grade)—Miss V. O. Ellis. The second half of the season will commence on March 1. WHARENUI SCHOOL. The Wharenui School reopened with 397 pupils on the roll (which is a record for the school), and an average attendance of 383 for the lirst week and 388 for the second week. At present there are over 400 on the roll. At the end of last year the total w'as 405. This is a very gratifying start when compared -with last year’s 361, and if the average keeps up Wharenui will be permanently advanced in grade 6 and thus be entitled to an extra teacher. WELCOME HOME. Arrangements for the welcome home social to Mr J. Sanders have been completed. The Mayor, Mr Kyle, M.P., has consented to officiate. The growing popularity of the electric pump will provide local authorities with another problem and another outlet for their cash. When a pump is to be installed property-owners are content with a lirst stratum well, and this does not always overflow. So there is no regular flushing water for .side-chan-nels. Presumably the local bodies concerned will have to sink wells of their own for the efficient flushing of sidechannels is one of the first aids to a healthy community. Mr and Mrs J. J. Staples, who have been living at New Brighton for the past three months, have returned to Riecarton, and are living in Ilinau Street.