Kinohaku School Picnic.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 392, 18 December 1908, Page 2

Kinohaku School Picnic.

[communicated. ’ The annual school picnic was held ’ on Friday last, and was in every way most successful, as far as tbe young . idea were concerned. Thu morning being rather unsettled no doubt deterred people from outside dietdo s I from roiling up ns they did last year. There was, I believe, a counter atirae tion at Oparau, which undoubtedly 1 prevented a number of the fair sex from oming in ibis side of the harbour. I would indeed be ignoring a fundamental trait in tbe character uf my countrymen if I did nut regard tbeir absence teem here on the occasion under review as a serious loss, particularly when-1 remember th* number of lone unfortunate bachelors present, some of whose ardcur far ex cels the feebler emotions of earlier years, and in certainly worthier of something higher, nobler and more permanent thaia bows and wreathed smiles, that can be put on ar d off a' pleasure. As I cannot claiitn any distinction for my bachelor friends and further dwelling on the eiubject can only serve to fill their soub, as well as my own, with memories cf regret, I will pass on to tbe happy married mon : The wives of tho Utter again distinguished themselves this year by their kind hospitality and generous en tertaioment in providing abundance of refreshments of a first class order ; the ladies who were responsible for it bave certainly given satisfactory proof that they are thoroughly educated as to a woman’s first line of defence—Cook ing. There was sjmo disappointment owing to the fruit ordered from Auck land not having: arrived ; although not knowing of our disappointment, Mrs Chare, of Kawhia, relieved the situation by bringing with her a good supply of that commodity, for which she received the deserving gratitude of all those who enjoyed the same. A sum of over £lO was expended in tfie purchase of books, toys, etc., for distribution among tbe Young New Zealanders as prizes. Tbere are some things in this world sweeter in anticipation than in (possession, but that is not applioable in this instance as each and all of the children seemed to be genuinely happy in the possession of their various trophies. Toe books presented were a splendid selection and should prove a wholesome addition to the libraries of the various homes for which they were destined. The two special book prizes, presented annually by Mr Sep. Wright, although ordered some time ago, did mt arrive in time for presentation, but will be handed over when tbe schools are re-opened after tbe holidays. The Rev. D. B. Ashford presented tbe book prison, and in doing so complimented Mr M'Chesney, the teacher, on the excellen t result of his labours during the past year. I feel sure that I am voicing the sentiments of all those who know the trials and hardships that are encountered journeying to and from the Junction school all winter when I say tbe praise was well deserved ; and yet in spite of all this I don’t think Mr M'Chcsney ever has been the occasion of reminding his pupils of Goldsmith’s “ Village Schoolmaster ’’ —

Well had the boding tremble™ learned to trace Tbe day's disaster in his morning face. Appended are tbe winners of the various events Boys s over 10 Claude Crotty I, A. Brown 2, O, Stokes 3. Girls, over 10—Dons Brown 1, Annie Scott 2, Amy Shaw 8. Boys, over 7—A, Brown 1. D, Crotty 2, A. Shaw 8 Girls—R. Crotty 1, N, Scott 2, B, Turnbull 3 Boys—T. Woolly 1, G. Stokes 2, L. Brown 3 Big Gitto-Ciwie Scott I, Ethel Woolly 2 Married Ladies—Mrs Green 1, Mrs J, Morgan 2, Mrs W. J. Shaw 3. «- Married Men—J. Crotty 1, F. Stokes 2, H. Green 3,

Single Men—J. Sadler 1. K. Andenon 2, H. M‘Chesney 3.

Skipping poliy Scott, 500, 1, Ethel Brown, 450, 2.

Tbe prizes for both races for the married people were given by Mrs Chase, whilst Mrs W. J. Shaw presented those for the skipping.

A well attended dance was held in the evening at tbe residence of Mrs Scot*, tbe proceeds of which, are to go towards the cost of erecting tbe Public Hall here. Dancing was kept up to tbe wee sma’ ’ours, tbe music being supplied by Mrs Chase, whilst Mr L. Gordon was M.O. During tbe evening songs were rendered by Mrs Chase and Mr E. Hughes.