ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1092, 11 January 1912, Page 3

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The annual picnic of this school was held yesterday on the grounds of Mr W. Barber’s beautiful residence at Motuiti, and proved a most enjoyable outing to all concerned. The scholars, to the number of about 130, the teachers, and a fair number of parents and other “ grown-ups ” were taken out to the holiday scene in conveyances kindly supplied by Messrs Podmore, Coley, Collins, Cook and W. Nye. The weather was simply perfect, the grounds very suitable and convenient for games and sports, everybody was in good humour, and consequently “ all went as merry as a marriage bell.” The various races were run off under the management of the S.S. Superintendent, Mr W. S. Stewart, assisted by Masters Barber and Rodie, without hitch or dispute of any kind, and other games were supervised by the vicar, Mr Woodward, MrNicholls, and other willing helpers. Not the least important items in a a picnic outing are “ the creature comforts,” which were present in great abundance, presided over and dispensed by the Misses Creswell assisted by the lady teachers and others. Afternoon tea was supplied belore leaving, and, like everything else on this bright and happy day, which will long live in the memory of the children and all others present, was thoroughly enjoyed. At the close voles of thanks were briefly conveyed by the superintendent to Mr and Mrs Barber, the teachers, the supervisors of the various sports, etc., and those who supplied the conveyances, and heany cheers for all and sundry were called for by the superintendent, and given with ringing emphasis. We are pleased to add that no accident ol any kind occurred to mar the happiness of the day. The following are the results of the various races: —

Boys. —Eleven years and over, Walter Seeker x, Frank Robinson 2 ; from 9 to Ix, Harry Bradley 1, Tom Small 2 ; 7 to 9, H. Clemett 1, James Robinson 2 ; 5 to 7, Stanley Thompson 1, Ken Robinson 2; very small boys, Slater Hayes 1, Bertie Newth 2; old boys, Reg Barber 1, Walter Seeker 2, Arthur Thompson 3. Girls. —Twelve and over, Grace Robinson 1, May Coley 2 ; 10 to 12, Hazel Newth 1, Violet Pearce and Mirva Collins 2 ; 8 to 10, Myrtle Andrews 1, Hilda Thompson 2; 6 to 8, Ivy Eacey 1, Flora Eacey 2 ; very small girls, Doris Bradley 1, Ivy Pearce 2.

Skipping.— Twelve and over, Mary Proctor 1, Vera . Crowe 2; 10 to 12, Eveline Hayes 1, Myrtle Kelly 2 ; 8 to 10, Eva Cook 1, Beattie Page 2; 6 to 8, Marcia Small x, Flora Eacey 2 ; old girls, Inez Hodgson 1, Bessie Anderson 2, Amy Podmore 3.