Kereru.

Manawatu Herald, 16 December 1893, Page 2

Kereru.

— '— ♦ (FROM OUB OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Lust Thursday was quite a gala day here among the children for it was the day appointed for their annual picnic and though Ihe morning was none too fine, yet towards eleven o'clock as the clouds dispersed the children gathered on the ground. After the partaking of lunch they enj >yed various games with their elders, and as it had heen previously decided to give prizes for attendance instead of holding the usual sports the whole afternoon was at their disposal. Occasionally the games were interrupted by scrambles and deserts of ripe fruit to the enjoyment of the youngsters to say nothing of the gladdened hearts of their superiors. During the afternoon Mr Birch, chairman of the school committee after a short flattering speech to Miss Howan distributed the prizes and the children gave their teacher three cheers. Miss Howan pointed out that as parents had done the main thing by paying tor the prizes as well as provisisna for the picnic they deserved the greatest thanks and proposed three cheers which the children were only too glad to give. Mr Birch, on behalf of the children, then presented Miss Howan with a beautiful writing-desk, well supplied with paper, stamps, etc., which was briefly acknowledged by the recipient who will, I feel sure, appreciate the feeling which prompted them to give ! her a token of their good wishes. Mr Walsh, who with his family drove out, added greatly to the children's enjoyment by giving them shocks from his well known battery. The people dispersed about 7.30 p.m., after cheering for everyone concerned. Of the sum collected for the picnic there were £2 over after paying all expenses, which sum will be spent in extending the school library.