Raumai

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 308, 30 December 1939, Page 3

Raumai

From Our Own Correspondent. School Picnic. The Ashhurst Domain presented an animated scene when, in ideal weather, the Raumai School held their annual picnic. Parents and other helpers had I worked to make the event a success, land a glance at the happy, smiling I youn" faces was sufficient proof that :these efforts had been successful in every detail. Besides the usual picnic ‘tare, sweets, ice-cream and soft drinks j were provided. While luncheon was j being prepared in the big dining-room, ; the children made full use of the amusement facilities of the Domain, particular attention being given to the swings rind merry-go-rounds. Races for the varilous classes were run, much amusement being caused by some of the novelty ! races. Afternoon tea over, the prizeIgiving ceremony took place, each child I receiving a book. A special prize doj nyted by Air. G. H. Bennett was awardled to Peggy Loamy, dux of the school, [for general excellence. The chairman

of the school committee, Mr. B. B Bockett, thanked all those who had contributed to the picnic fund, thereby making possible the presentation of so many valuable book prizes. He also paid tribute to the efficient teaching of Air. Short as evidenced by the report of the senior inspector which had just been received. It was gratifying to find the Raumai Bchool so highly graded. Parents would also be pleased to know that the finances were in a sound condition, both the picnic fund and the general account showing a satisfactory credit. Following are the results of the races:— Girls.—Standards 5 and 6: Dorothy .Toincs 1. Peggy Leamy 2. Standards 1 to 3: Shirley Edwards 1, Kosalecn I.eamy 2. Primers: Alaryanne Kerrigan 1. Yaieric Edwards 2. Tiny tots: Catherine Leamy 1, Vernon Bockett 2. Three-legged race: Nola Mai and Dorothy Joincs J, Bern. Hanlon ami Colleen Lcamv 2. Back race: Peggy Leamy ], Colleen Leamy 2. Consolation race: Leslie Green 1, Bernadette Hanlon 2. Thead-the-needle race: Nola ATai 1, Afay Edwards 2. Balloon race, senior: Alay Edwards 1. Peggy Leamy 2. Balloon race, junior: Alaryanne Kerrigan 1, Zena Edwards 2. Potato race: Bernadette Hanlon 3, Nola Alai 2. Young ladies’ race: .Marie Hanlon 3, Essie Short 2. Alarried ladies’ race: Airs. Af. Leamy 1, Mrs. S. Hanlon equal. Boys.—Standards 5 and 6: John Leamy 1, Hector AlcDonald 2. Standards 2 and 3: Toy Innes 1, Afaurice Kerrigan 2. Standard 1: Terence Leamy J, Ariles Bockett 2. Primers: Noel Hall 1, Barrv Rowbotham 2. Three-legged race: John Leamy and Hctor AlacDonald 1, Fetcr Rowbotham and Terence Leamy 2. Wheelbarrow race: Ivan and Ray Edwards 1, Barry Rowbotham and Derry Short 2. Sack‘race: John Leamv 1. Ray Edwards 2. Consollation race: Brian Kerrigan 1, Jack Harper 2. Balloon race: Brian Kerrigan 1, Alaurico Kerrigan 2. Balloon race: Barry Row botham 1. Hector AlacDonald 2. Potato race: Hector AlacDonald 1, Terence i.eamy and Tony Innes (equal) 2. Potato race: Maurice Kerrigan 1, Barry Rowbotham 2. Relay race; Leslie Green, Nola Alai, Derry Short and May Edwards 1, John Leamy, Jack Harper, Dorothy Joines and Peggy Leamv 2. . raen ’ s race.- Walter Alai. Alarned men s race: P. Edwards 1, G. Hanlon 2, I. Woods 3.