Kawhia Public School Annual Picnic.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 343, 27 December 1907, Page 2

Kawhia Public School Annual Picnic.

When the committee were elected last year it was decided at tbe very fir«t meeting that <he children should be tDttsitrined at a picnic about Christmas time, aud this resolve hse b?en CArried out, for the outing is. now over, and we believe that tbe children one and all (and perhaps some adults) will rememder the event fir

some time to come. The date was fixed for Friday last, and the place chosen Te Maika. Unfortunately ou the day mentioned the wind rose, and the clouds gathered, so the committee

held a consultation and decided to abandon tbe sea trip and hold the gathering near the town. At 10 o'clock the children Raaembled on the wharf in full force, their faces indicating that they were out for a good day, aud we think that each and every one of them had their anticipations fully realised. About haif-an-hour later Mr Pettit announced *be decision of the committee, and was soon leading the way {up the street followed by a happy, smiling band. At tbe stores lollies, toys, etc, werepiok ed up, aud an adjournment made to Mr E. C. Falwaeser’s paddock and before many minutes the youngsters were indulging in the old familiar scramble. Races were started shortly afterwards, and with the assistance of Mr Falwasear and some ladies a number of evouts were got off b fore dinner. The refreshments* were partaken of iu tbe ball, and if the crowd were happy in tbe field it is no exaggeration to say that thay were far happier in tbe hall. And what a busy time the ladies had supplying all the wants of these young New Zealatidera. After dinner ths children again mst in the same paddock, and before long the army swelled by the arrival of parents, friends and visitors, and altogether there was quite a big crowd. Racing, competitions, scrambles and games were indulged in, and before tbe time came to again visit the hall every child was tbe possessor of some toy, whilst some of the luckier ones bad two, or three, or four. And their elders were not forgotten either, as there were married ladies races and skipping, whilst single ladies, unfortunate bachelors, happy married msz., old fogeys, and committee men all bad valuable prizes to compete for. We have been asked to specially mention the last mentioned event, which was won by the worthy chairman (Dr Jeakins) after a severe struggle, for which be received a valuable Moab’s Ark.

The children again assembled in the hall at 5 p.m., and after tea made a start for home, each in a happy (though tired) state. In the evening a dance was held in the hall, the music being supplied by Mrs Langley, Misses Bailey, Hamilton, and Mr R. M'Carthy. Mr P. J. M'Oartby was M.C., whilst refreshments were also provided. The picnic was well carried out, and several of the iadies and gentlemen are deserving of great praise. Dr Jenkins looked after the refreshments, and was ably supported by Mevdames Langley, Newton, Hamilton, and Misses Bailey and Hamilton. Mr Pettit bad oharge of the sports, etc , and would like to acknowledge the assistance of Miss Goady aud Mr E. C. Felwasaer. The secretary collected £7 and after al! expenses were paid a credit balance £1 14« lOd was left in hand, which will be allotted as the committee decide.