ST. JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6545, 29 February 1928, Page 3

ST. JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

PICNIC AT COLYTON. Something like one hundred and sixty children attended St. John’s Sunday school. picnic which was held on Mr Hocken’s property at Menzies Ford Colyton, on Saturday last. Weather conditions wore splendid, the children being conveyed to the site in private cars kindly lent for the occasion. There was a good gathering of parents and the children spent a happy time at sports, games and swimming. The Rev Canon Petrie was in charge and a ladies’ committee had control of the refreshments. At the conclusion of tho sports Canon Petrie presented tho prizes to the successful competitors. The following are tho details: — Boys (12 years and over) — 100 yards open, J. Williams 1, W. Reid 2. 100 yards handicap, J. Fowles 1, B. Kyle 2. High jump, S. James 4ft 3Jin. Belay race, 100 yards, W. Geary, C. Silcock, B. Kyle and N. Devonport Ist team. Hop, step and jump, P. Silcock 1 S. James 2. Boys (9 years and under 12) — High jump, K. Elliott 1, N. Carmine 2. Sack Race. 50 yards, P. Sutton 3, C. Dawson 2. ~ T " n 75 yards open, P. Silcock 1, P. Sutton 2. Three-legged race, 50 yards, J. Eosoman and K. Elliott 1, P. Sutton and 1. Wilton 2. Long jump, A. Evans 1, K. Elliott 2. 100 yards open, A. Street 1, B. Edleston 2. . 100 yards handicap, F. Eyniker 1, B. Edleston 2. Boys (under 9 years)— 25 yards open, K. Fletcher 1, J. Silcock 2. 25 yards handicap, K. Fletcher 1, J. Silcock and F. Hill (tic) 2. Three-legged race, 25 yards, I. Wilton and P- Sutton 1, K. Elliott and J. Eosoman 2. Hat and coat race, 25 yards, D'. Jenkins 1, E. Mills 2. 50 yards handicap, D. Jenkins 1, T. Richardson 2. Girls (under 9, years)— 25 yards open, T. Chesterfield 1, M. Oliiver 2. 25 yards handicap, M. Franks 1, T. Chesterfield 2. Three-legged race, 25 yards, J. Brown and T. Chesterfield 1, M. Oliiver and M. Franks 2. Sack race, 25 yards, M. Franks 1, M. Oliiver 2. 50 yards handicap, N. Harrison 1, T. Eichardson 2. Girls (9 years and under 12)— 50 yards handicap, N. Harrison 1, T. Richardson 2. Hat and coat race, 25 yards, C. Ramsay 1, M. Silcock 2, 75 yards open, T. Richardson 1, C. Ramsay and N. Harrison (tie) 2. Sack Race, 25 yards, E. Devine 1, N. Silcock 2. Three-legged race, 25 yards, E. Devino and T. Richardson 1, I. Bowers and D. Allan 2. 75 yards handicap, N. Harrison 1, T. Richardson 2. Girls (12 years and over) — 100 yards open, J. Richardson 1, E. Jenkins 2, 100 yards handicap, S. Hill 1, J. Richardson 2. Sack F. Hayward 2. Relay race, 100 yards, J. Wilson, J. Richardson, S. Hill, T. Richardson Ist team. Potato race, D. Harrison 1, J. Wilson 2. Married ladies’ race, Mrs W. Reid 1, Mrs E. Street 2. Lady teachers’ race, M. Gilbert E. Geary 2.