ENJOYABLE PICNIC.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17581, 10 December 1928, Page 6

ENJOYABLE PICNIC.

ANGLICAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. HAPPY 'TIME SPENT. An enjoyable picnic was held at the Motor Camp, River Road, on Saturday afternoon by the St. Peter's' Hamilton East and Claudelands Sunday Schools. Tlie weather was fine and over 130 children were present. The children were conveyed to the ground by a number of voluntary helpers, and on arrival were given the freedom of the delightful surroundings. Games were indulged in and everyone was happy. Dean and Mrs. G. R. Barnett, Ivu. E. V. Stace, Mrs. M. Maning and Mrs. W. Dunstan had charge of the arrangements, which were admirably carried out. The children had plenty to eat and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The following were the results of the races:—Girls under S, Judith Redmond i, Iris Booth 2. Girls under 9, Betty Davy 1, Dorothy Felix 2. Girls under 10, Francis Mason 1, Estal St. Paul 2. Girls under 13, Joan Redmond 1, Belle Webster 2. Boys under 6, Ronald Booth 1, Stanley Holmes 2. Boys under 7, Miles White 1, Edgar Johnson 2. Boys under 9, Anthony Dimmock 1, Ernest Johnson 2. Boys under 12, Lester Johnson 1, Harold Barber 2. Boys over 12, Roy Humphrey 1, Ross Bullock 2. Girls under 14, Muriel Booth 1, Kathleen Mason 2. Wheelbarrow Race (boys), Ray Humph rev and Lester Johnson 1, Wheelbarrow Race (girls), Beryl Webster and Euphic Smitli 1. Three-legged Race (boys), Ray Humphrey and Jack Short i, Lester Johnson and Ernest Johnson 2. Three-Legged Race (girls) Nan Forster and Nolcen Short 1, Beryl Webster and Betty Davy 2. Relay Race (girls), Claudelands 1. Relay Race (boys). Hamilton East) 1. Visit of Father Christmas. Father Christmas visited St. Peter's Kindergarten Sunday School on Saturday evening. The superintendent, Mrs M." Mailing, and her staff of teachers, Rad prepared a Christmas tree, from which were suspended many toys, bat - loons and candles. Dean G. R. Barnett urged the parents to continue to send their children to Sunday School. He paid a tribute to the splendid work of Mrs. Mailing and her staff, and congratulated those children who had earned special prizes for regular attendance. Father Christinas then appeared and distributed the prizes.