Childrens’ Picnic.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 356, 3 April 1908, Page 2

Childrens’ Picnic.

Wedneedty morning waa very wet, the clouds being dark and lowering. Tbe cbildreu looked gloomy, aud it was feared there would be no pioaie. It was decided to meet at 1 o'clock and then see what should be dose. About 1.30 three dozen juveniles and a dozen adults, (not as many parents as it was hoped to see) boarded Mr Newton’s launch and it was decided if

not too rough to land at Te Maika, which was accomplished. Mr Bell, from Harihari, who had ridden ever on purpose, mot the party with a hearty welcome. Soon a merry troupe wag on the beach—and what a grand beach to be sure—where under tbeleadership of Mr E. D. Hamilton, French tig, rounders, races, etc., were soon in fall swing whilst others went wading, gate ting star fish, Mr Davidson bold* ing a beptisimal service at Mr Robin-

son’s. Kawhia was reached aboat six o'clock, when Mr Wackett bad the billy boiling. Tea was partaken of aud as everyone seemed to have an appetite, was enjoyed. Games, etc., were again indulged in, prizes, in the shape of toys, lollies, ohoedatee, eto., were distributed to everybody, and all declared that the picnic was not to bad after all.—Communicated.