Hamilton

New Zealand Tablet, 12 March 1914, Page 47

Hamilton

{From an occasional correspondent.) fe fev • % ■ March 1. -| On Saturday last the Convent School boarders and their teachers spent a day at Newstead. Mr. and Mrs. McHendry v planned*.-the excursion,, and they - were assisted in, entertaining their guests by Mr. and Mrs? J. and T. Clarkin, Mr. and Mrs. Delaney, and other friends. The party, intending the outing to be an educational as .wells, as a pleasurable one, walked to Kirikiriroa Station, thence took train to Newstead, from where, Mr. McHendry’s buggy . and waggonette, and Mr. J .Clarkin’s motor-car conveyed the passengers to Mr. McHendry homestead— distance of about three miles. Mr. Clarkin took the party in his conveyance around the district, thus giving them ample opportunity to study the conformation of the rich Waikato country. On arriving at their destination lunch was served* and the orchard thrown open to the children, who fully enjoyed the freedom given them. Mr. and Mrs. McHendry being anxious to test the running powers of the young folk, and to encourage athletic sports for girls, had provided every kind of amusement, and furnished a series of prizes for successful, competitors in the various games and races. A magnificent iced cake (the gift of Mrs. T. Clarkin) became the property of the successful weight-guesser. Four quiet hacks were in readiness for the children, and the day was spent in a most enjoyable manner. At 4 o’clock the milking machine was in full work, and thus 1 all were able to see the economy of labor" on a New" Zealand farm. The. Sisters expressed their deep gratitude to these good people who placed so generously their time, their conveyances, and their land at the disposal of the school children. At 6 o’clock the party left for; home, after giving hearty cheers for their host and hostess and other kind friends.