The School Picnic.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 December 1913, Page 2

The School Picnic.

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Yesterday morning between 10 and LI o'clock the Chronicle weather prophet caught a glimpse of the sun through a rift in the clouds, and right away got in a vague paragraph—prophets are always vague- which would lead anyone to suppose that it was tu riling , out a glorious day. J.t proved anything but that. About 12.o'clock the rain came down in earnest, and kept on steadily until 'J in the afternoon, completely spoiling the picnic and raising miserable feelings where only happiness should have been. Only portion of the sports programme had been gone through when the children had to take refuge in the grandstand, and the parents trudged homewards. Under shelter, and with nothing else to divert their attention, the children made a sustained attack on the commisariat department and iis organisation. Though the department emerged successfully, tilings had a frayed and depleted appearance. In connection with this department the School Commit fee desires to heartily thank the ladies and gentlemen who attended to the wants of the children and visitors. Their work was made more arduous by the

fact that with the children under shelter space was very limited. The good things provided gave great satisfaction. 'J 'he committee also thanks the teachers and friends '.vim so kindly lout their assistance and helped to make things smooth. "Weather permit I ing, the remainder of Ihe sports programme will be run oil' Oil the recreation reserve to-mor-row (Friday). To the original programme an old girls' race has boon added; first: prize 10s, second prize 'Is Following are the results of the events decided : - - 100 Yards' handicap—lst heat

--M. 3lcTnt,yrc 1, J- 1 . Onmp1)oll 2, F. Stansell ']. 2nd heat- J. Cork 1, E. Clark 2, H. Strntton •\. The final will be run on Friday. 220 Yards' handicap.—lst heat I. Stansoll 1, J. Cork 2, H. Siratton 3. 2nd heat—M. Mc"lntyre 1, E. Clark 2, E. Wilson

3. The final will bo run on Friday. Throwing the cricket ball.— H. Stratton 1, 13. Bobertson 2. Long jump.—E. Clark, 14ft iniii (lulp Ift), 1; J. Slansell, I.4ft (scratch) 2, • Half-mile handicap (Mr Sniellie's medal). J. Cork I, -T". Laing Girls' handicap, 100 yards.— P. Higgins 1, Ada Palmer 2. Girls' race (under 12) 7-3 yards. -Olive Jones 1, Doris Tones 2. Obstacle race. - Barham 1, Mudgway 2.