TE RORE PICNIC

Waipa Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 1482, 27 March 1924, Page 4

TE RORE PICNIC

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING.

(Own Correspondent.)

The annual school picnic was held at Mr Allcock's farm last Thursday. Fine weather prevailed during the forenoon and a large number congregated to celebrate the occasion. The grounds were decorated with flags and ribbons and had quite a sporting appearance which was very creditable to the schoolmaster, Mr B. and the children who were responsible for the work. Messrs W. McKinnon G. Bell and H. Mabbett acted as handicappers, the judges being Messrs E. Anderson, G. Lorrimer and J. Butterworth. The chairman of the School Committee, Mr W. Allcock, presented the prizes, many of which were donated by the tradesmen of Te Awamutu, Ohaupo and H. Bell and Co. of Pirongia. The School Committee is grateful to these gentlemen for the generous response to the appeal for prizes. Altogether the day was a great success, the ladies as usual did their "little bit" and besides dispensing the good things, attended to the social part of the programme in Avhich they were ably assisted by the Rev. A. Hardie and Mrs Hardie. The following were the fortunate contestants for the various events:—

School Handicap, 120 yards—A. Butterworth 1, J. Torrens 2, D. Anderson 3.

Girls' Handicap, 75 yards—M. Anderson 1, R. Anderson 2, B. Spilsbury

Primers and Std. 1 (boys)—K. Allcock 1, S. Mounsey 2, K. Sifieet 3. Std 2, championship, 120 yards—B. Lasky 1, L. Grey 2, M. Anderson 3. High Jump—J. Torrens and H. Ham (equal) 1. 50 Yards', girls—R. Anderson 1 T. Spilsbury 2, P. Spilsbury 3. Long Jump (open)—H. AT.eock 1, L. Grey 2, J. Torrens 3. Rabbit Race (Std. 1 ->nd Primers)— T. Spilsbury 1, K. Allcock ?, T. Butterworth 3.

75 Yards, Stds. 1a ad 2—H. Allcock 1, C. Anderson 2, D. Lorimer 3. School Championship, 120 yards— J. Torrens 1, A. Butter worth 2, D. Anderson 3.

Putting the Shot (men)—J. White l, A. Bell 2. Apple Race (Std. 1 and Primers)— P.. Sifleet 1, M. Anderson 2, K. Allcock 3.

Chain Stepping (ladies)—Mrs Garmonsway 1, Miss G. Howie 2, Mrs Hardie 3.

Three-legged Race—M. Anderson and M. Lasky 1.

35 Yards, primers—l. Sifleet 1, T Butterworth 2, R. Sifleet 3.

Egg and Spoon Race (ladies)--Mrs Torrens 1, Miss Oates 2, Miss Krippner 3.

880 Yards Handicap—J. Torrens 1, A. Butterworth 2, M. Lasky 3. 440 Yards, Stds. 1 and 2—B. Lasky 1, M. Anderson 2, D. Lorimer 3. 220 Yards Handicap (open)—M. Conn 1, P. Sifleet 2, J. Torrens 3. Javelin Throwing (men)—J. White 1, J. Grey 2, Jack Butterworth 3. Hop, Step and Jump (open)—J. Torrens 1, D. Anderson 2, A. Butterworth 3.

Pole Vaulting—J. Torrens 1, A. Butterworth 2, D. Anderson 3. Nail Driving (ladies)—Mrs McKenzie 1, Miss C. Knippner 2. Hurdle Handicap—H. Ham 1, T. Snilsbury 2, D. Anderson 3. District Handicap (men)—H. Mabbett 1, A. Conn 2, Banta Singh 3. Young Ladies' Race—Miss Oates 1, Miss Torrens 2, Miss (Lowe 3.