Manukau.

Manawatu Herald, 25 March 1893, Page 2

Manukau.

(FRO I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The annual school picnic was held in Mr Bevan's paddock on Thursday last week and proved to be the most successful yet held. The weather was perfect and as it was the weekly half-holiday the population turned out en masse and made quite a parish gathering of it. The arrangements made were most complete. The children were regaled with the usual supply of good thinge while seated on the ground, while the elder portion of the community were provided for in a large tent. An ample supply of provisions was obtained from Mr Anderson, while there was quite an unusual quantity of lollies and such like dainties to gladden the hearts of the young folk. Races, sports and games of all kinds were kept going with great spirit till night came down upon the scene. Those who were responsible for the arrangements are to be oongratulated upon the success of their efforts. , ,

A large number of new books has

been added to the school iibrary by means of the money raised by the annual sch 00l concert . The number Bf volumes now in the school iauliibers over 200, so that the young folks of Manukau ought to be provided with reading matter for some time to come: ';"". " Mr Tpmpsitt, the , genial host of the Family hotel, this "week leaves for a trip to Melbonrne, of which city he is, I believerTT»BtiWTlSettlers generally will wish Mr and Mrs Tompsitt a. good trip and quick return* The Church' of England authorities! are making arrangements with Mr Jenkins to take charge of this portion of the district in conjunctio n with the Eev. J. McWilliams. Mr Jenkins is, I understand ordained or to be ordained Deacon. Nearly all the bush is now burnt, and' so far as I can! gather the burns are.fair,. fair, The-great quantity of rain wHiohffejl: during the summer made gdpd -burns •almosii impossible, but on the whole I "believe farmers are fairly, well satisfied. = are making a ■starj^early this year. The annual meeting^was.held^ome time ago and great. :enth\iisiftsm was shown by all presept. 7\ : lfe : ~?!ras. .suggested that a Bush Union should be formed as it would 'bring :the players more under control, and tend to eliminate rough play and other objectionable features;

Mr Nees, our local builder, is erecting a neat four-roomed cottage on his section next to the Maori poll.