HIGH SCHOOL CADETS' PICNIC.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1175, 22 January 1880, Page 2

HIGH SCHOOL CADETS' PICNIC.

The High School Cadets, in fair muster for vacation time, had an excellent, day's outing yesterday in the form of a picnic and ' sports. Arrangements had been made with 1 th£ railway c(epa?tment to convey the corps to fylaheno, and there, in a paddock granted for the purpose by Mr. Blderyof Oaklan'ds, the picnic held. First, at a fcajggfc Epeqifvlly. constructed, a shooting practice to.ok place, and as bonuses were offered to all who exceeded certain averages, very, fair abpoting, was the result, A bountiful luncheon was next disposed of in a very soldierly fashion. The following sports; were shortly afterwards engaged in : Races for Classes (220 yards)— Class VI. : D. Hewat, 1 ; J. Todd, 2; W. Ronayne, 3. Class V. : J. Mitchell, 1; H. Everitt, 2; A. King, 3. Class IV. : W, Ferens, 1; W. Thomas, 2 ; J. Moody, 3. Handicap Race—E. Kite, 1; J. Milmine, 2 j W. Stemson, 3 ; H. Cargeeg, 4. Walking Race—D. Hewat, 1; W. i Ferens, 2 5 H. Everitt, 3. Three-leg Race —Todd and Hewat, 1 ; Smith and Moody, 2, Hop^step-and-jump—D. Hewat, [1; A. King, 2 ; J. Robertson, 3. Three Jumps—J. Mitchell, 1; J. Robertson, 2 ; E. Kite, 3. Sack Race —J. Billingham, 1; A. France, 2; J. Wilding, 3. Running High Jump—J. Billingham. Standing High Jump—J. Billingham. Mile Race (Upper School) —F. Kite; 1 [ J. Todd, 2 ; J. Paton. 3; H. Cargeeg, 4,' Mile Race (Lower School) —W. Ferens, 1; R. Smith, 2 ; W. Stemson, 3; W, Cooper, 4.

Consolation Race—R. M'Kenzie, 1; D. Main, 2 ; J. H. Evans,' 3. The sports concluded, the corps was refreshed with buns, tarts, and a plentiful supply of good milk. When all were in readiness for a return, the Cadets, on the call of the captain, gave three hearty cheers for Mr. and Mrs./ Elder. Mr. Elder briefly replied, thanking the Company for the visit. The Cadets returned to Oamaru about 8 o'clock, wearied with enjoyment. At the station cheers were given for the captain and his officers. V