SCHOOL PICNIC.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2249, 10 March 1921, Page 3

SCHOOL PICNIC.

The weather was very threatening early yesterday morning for the school excursion and picnic at Ashhurst, but cleared before the train left. Upwards of 600 scholars and parents and adults availed themselves of the outing. Although some of the carriages were overcrowded this did not interfere with the enjoyment of the train journey. Upon arrival at the Ashhurst Domain no time was lost in providing refreshments for all. Sports of various kinds were indulged in, not the least interesting of which was a baby show in two sections, for babies up to nine months, and over that age and not exceeding eighteen months. Mr Thos. Henderson, a great-grandfather, faced the ordeal of judging in both sections, and carried out his .duties to the satisfaction of the onlookers, if not to the mothers. Mr Geo. Coley, who was nominated as one of the judges, refused duty. As the judge took each baby in his arms and saluted it with a kiss there was tremendous cheering, and further cheers wore given for the mothers —who, it was suggested, should have beffn similarly honoured by the gallant judge. Committeemen, teaching staff, and other willing helpers kept the children amused throughout the day: The Salvation Army Baud, assisted by Messrs Betty, Ebbett and Osborne, enlivened the proceedings with musical items. The catering was in the efficient hands of Mrs Walls, and the youngsters had all they wanted to appease their voracious appetites. Fruit and lollies were also distributed at intervals, Parties wended their way to the Manawatu Gorge, and witnessed the scene of the motor accident in that locality. There was not a hitch of any kind to mar the days’ outing, and all returned to their homes tired but happy. The following are the results of the various events:— Baby Show. —Under nine months: Mrs Staff 1, Mrs Nelson 2, Mrs Dix 3, 4. Nine to 18 months: Mrs Parfitt 1, Mrs Crowe 2, Mrs Robeson 3, Mrs Baird 4, and Mrs Lead and Mrs M alter 5. GIRLS’ EVENTS.

75 Yards Championship (13 and over).—D. Brown Ist, D. Morgan 2nd, F. McDonald 3rd. 75 Yards Championship (under 13).—M. Grab ain Ist, M. Rand 2nd, M. Yertongen 3rd. Old Girls’ Race, 75 yards.—Miss Jeffries Ist, Miss Skeilon 2nd. Hopping Race, 30 yards (under 12). —N. Seadden Ist, E. Hen-kie 2nd, V. Bangs 3rd. Hopping Race 30 yards (12 and over).—M. Cull Ist, A. Haydock 2nd, lv Reader 3rd. Three-Legged Race (50 yards) Handicap— M. Rand and M. Yertongen Ist, K. Lacev and M. Graham 2nd. 50 Yards Handicap Race (9 and under). —Wallbutton Ist, M. McColl 2nd, G. Reader 3rd. Endurance Skipping (13 and over). —At. Baker Ist ,M• Malls 2nd, J). Wilson 3rd. Endurance Skipping (under 13). —A. Haydock Ist, V. Parker 2nd, O. Robinson 3rd. Married Ladies’ Race (prize, 51b. box of tea.—Mrs Cunningham Ist, Mrs Dix 2nd, Mrs Jeffries 3rd.

BOYS’ EVENTS. 100 Yards Championship (13 and over).—D. Nelson Ist, T. Fuller 2nd, G. Small 3rd. 75 Yards Championship (under 13). —A. Francis Ist, A. Stevenson 2nd, N. Ball 3rd. 100 Yards Handicap (open). —11. Fuller Ist, R. Reader 2nd, G. Small 3rd.

100 Yards Handicap (under 13). —D. Knott Ist, N. Ball 2nd, D. S. Satherlev 3rd. 75 Yard's Handicap (under 12). G. Aldridge Ist, B. Chrystall 2nd, N. Easton 3rd. 50 Yards Handicap (under 11). B. Chrystall Ist, R. Ball and V, Moore tie. 50 Yards Handicap (9 and under)—Bertie Coley Ist, G. Mender 2nd, V. Moore 3rd. 440 Yards Handicap (open). H. Fuller Ist, A. Griffin 2nd, Knott 3rd, W. Thompson 4th. Monkey Race, 30 yds. (under 10). —E. Ball Ist, I .Runnier 2nd, V. Hoffman 3rd. Wheelbarrow Race (30 yards). Nelson and Francis Ist, T. Fuller and Graham 2nd.

Three-legged Race (50 yards). Ball and Huff Ist, T. Fuller and Graham 2nd.

Boot Race (under 12). — N. Easton Ist, B. Chrystall 2nd, G. Coley 3rd.

Boot Race (over 12). A. I funds Ist, N. Ball 2nd, R. Reader 3rd. Old Boys’ Race, 100 yards J. Huff Ist, W. Walls 2nd, R. Parker 3rd.