PICNIC AT WAIMIHA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 331, 25 January 1911, Page 5

PICNIC AT WAIMIHA.

On Friday last at Waimiha a settlers' picnic was held. Settlers were present from Tangitu us well as visitors from other districts. The attendance was large despite the overcast condition of the weather. The number of settlers and their wives and children present was notable. Twelve months ago white people were few and far between at Waimiha—Maoris being the. chief inhabitants. The close settled areas at Tangitu have been responsible for a great change which was evident at the picnic. The gathering was a great success, and 0112 and all had a very enjoyable time. Games of all kinds were indulged in and sports for adults and youngsters were carried out, Every child received a present, and they were all happy. A strong committee of ladies and gentlemen worked the function well, and are to be congratulated on their efforts. Mrs Fitggerald was indefatigable in her efforts and contributed much to the success of the day. Mr Ellicott, chairman of the committee, and Mr J. L. Ford, secretary, also worked hard. The sports part of the programme was well carried out and resulted as follows:—Tug-of-war, married men, 1. High jump, Christenscn 1, Wright 2. Tossing the caber, Tipu 1, White 2. Ladies' race, Miss Ringman, 1 Miss Schoro 2. (This was for £1 donated specially by Mr Moir of Ongarue)- Single men's race, J. Binns 1, Poerenga 2. Married ladies' race, Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Cooper 2. Settlers' race, Rata 1, Coombridge 2. In the evening a most enjoyable j social was held in the railway goods shed, which was beautifully decorated i witii evergreens. There were 2i30 I people present, and dancing was kept up until daylight. The muse was good and trippers of the light fantastic thoroughly ejnoyed it. During the evening musical items, scrips, etc., were contributed by the following :■ Mis lhmkirus, and Mess™ lUmhehl, Amerme, U. Lliicott, J. Smith, Yv'hitu, mid Hogg. Mr Gome/, cov tributes! a long-shoe dance, which was much appreciated. A poi dance was also given by the Maori women and and waa the "hit" of the evening.