FRANKTON SCHOOL.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17984, 1 April 1930, Page 3

FRANKTON SCHOOL.

ENJOYABLE PICNIC. A TRIP TO TE AROHA. The annual picnic of the Frankton school was attended with marked success. A special train left ' Frankton station with nearly 400 pupils and parents for a pleasurable day’s outing to Herr.ies Park, Te Arolia. The weather was ail that could be desired for such an occasion, bright sunshine prevailing all day. On arriving at the park, which is an ideal place for a picnic, refreshments were served. After lunch some visited the Domain grounds to test the mineral waters, while the swimming baths came in for a big share of patronage. The climbing of Bald Spur was undertaken by a good number. Tribute to IVIr Frederic. At the conclusion of the distribution of sports prizes, Mr Kilham in a brief speech thanked the parents for their support in helping to make the picnic a success by their presence. There was, however, one thing he regretted to say, and that was, Mr Frederic, the chairman of the school committee was vacating his position. Mr Frederic had devoted much of his time, and taken a very keen interest in the well are of the schoot and pupils. In reply, Mr Frederic thanked the previous speaker for his kind remarks. He said that what he had done for the interest of the school had been a pleasure to him. There was no need to thank him alone as it was principally due to the line co-operation of the other committeemen. Mr Sliepperd, tin: head-master, referred to the committee as the body they had lo thank for organising the picnic besides other matters for their benefit. The Sports. The sports programme resulted as follows: —50yds, boys, 7 years: E. Hayward, i; A. Abbott 2. 50yd.s, boys, 8 years: F. Wigzell, 1; D. McDonagh, 2. 50yds, girls’ 8 years: M. Elliott, 1; 1. Drummond and M. Lee, dead heat, 2. 50yds, boys, 9 years; B. Titchens, 1; W. Carr, 2. 50yds, girls, 9 years: F. Lee, 1; D. Bateman, 2. 75yds? boys, 10 years: E. Archer, IW. Pooie, 2. 75yds, girls, 10 years: E, Wray, 1;’ G. Gid, 2. 75yds, hoys, 11 years: J. Wigzell, 1; J. Sharpies, 2. 75yds, girls, 11 years: B. Iloadley, 1; B. Silvester, 2. 100yds, boys, 12 years: B. Martin, 1; C. Brook, 2. 100yds, girls, 12 years: R. Denny, 1; P. Johnson, 2. 100yds, boys, 13 years: J. Bateman, 1; G. Goodall, 2. 100yds, girls, 13 years: D. Gilmore, 1; J. Cameron, 2. 100yds, boys, 14 years: H. Simpkins, 1; J. Riddle, 2.. Three-legged, boys: V. Bary and N. Carr, 1; J. Bateman and G. Goodall, 2. Three-legged, girls: J. Cameron and Tui Hyde, 1; Jean Wigzell and L. Sharpies, 2. Wheel-barrow race, boys: C. Jones and G. Goodall, 1; D. Blair and 11. Tinsley, 2. Wheelbarrow race, girls: Tui Ilyde and J. Cameron, 1; R. Elliott and E. Hallburg, 2. Kangaroo race, boys: L. Ferguson, 1; G. Jones, 2. 75yds, girls over 14: I). Bennett, 1; R. Malins, 2. Yisitiing ladies’ race: Mrs Carl!. ‘ Committeemen’s race: Mr Barry. Mr Rewa carried out the duties of starter in a most efficient manner. The members of .the school committee wish to thank the headmaster and teachers for the assistance they gave, and the Te Aroha Borough Council for the use of the park and the providing of hot water, etc.