Kereru.
(PBOM Otß OWN COEBESH NDENT.) Last Thursday the ohildren accompanied by their parents and friends gathered in the Maoris' paddock at ten o'clock for the purpose of holding their annual picnic. After doing full justice to luncheon a programme of sports was gone through, Mr D. Wallace kindly undertaking, the arduous task of bandicapper and starter while Mr W. Knight and Mr H. Wallace aoted as judges. The races over, Mr Knight presented three children with reading prkes, beautiful books kindly given by Mr E. Gardner and seven with writing prizes given by their teacher. Three little girls then on behalf of the ohildren presented Miss Howan with a silver afternoon tea service, for which she thanked them in a few well ohoaen words. Tea was then handed round and a most enjoyable day was brought to a close by hearty cheers being given for all those who assisted in anyway. After paying all expenses the ladies had some £3 in hand with which tb^y intend: having a swing and horizontal bars erected in the playground.
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Manawatu Herald, 22 December 1894, Page 3
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177Kereru. Manawatu Herald, 22 December 1894, Page 3
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