TE HORO.

Otaki Mail, 10 February 1919, Page 3

TE HORO.

, ANNUAL SCHOOL PICNIC. The annual picnic, held in connection with the State School on Friday, was an unqualified success from all points of view. The day was one of glorious sunshine, the children and parents in good heart, while the locality was an ideal one, being a picturesque spot on 3Jr R. D. Harkncss* farm on Beach Road. Under the shade of trees, and on the bank of the Mangaono stream, the large assemblage made gay, and parents as well as children entered heartily into the proceedings. The committee, with Mr S. B. McDonald as secretary, were by no means lagging, and assisted by others, made the clay most enjoyable. Races were held for the young folks, and the £ls collected by the secretary was made good use of. With keen judgment he made an excellent choice of toys, and every child on the ground, including those in arms, was the recipient of a gift—a gift' that certainly gladdened the hearts of all. Substantial prizes were given for races, etc?, while "scrambles'’ created more

than the usual amount of frivolity. Many of the sports events caused keen competition, while entries were ’large. Following arc the results of leading events: — Married Women's Race.—Mrs Trotter 1, Mrs C. Baker 2, Mrs W. Dodds

Married Men’s Race. —Sid August 1, W. Clcland 2, T. Edwards 3. Sack Race. —R. Spiers 1, H. Westnway 2. ' Swimming Race-. —E. Collier, E. Evans 2, R. McDonald 3. Best Dive and Swimming.—E. Evans 1, R. McDonald 2. Boys’ Race, 11 to 12 years. —W. Trotter. Boys’ Race, 12 to 14 years. W. Fielding. Single Women’s Race.—Miss Cat lev 1, Miss M. Muir 2, Miss E, Wcstaway 3. Four-legged Race. —N. Windley 1, W. Fielding 2. Girls’ Race, 12 to 14 years.—Eileen Taylor 1, Doris Chandler 2, Girlie McChesncy 3. Girls’ Three-legged Race.- Eileen Taylor and Eva Windley 1, Girlie ’McChcsney and Doris Chandler 2. High Jump.—Sid August (siu) 1. R. D. Harkncss (scr) jumped sft lin, while Ron Hodge cleared the bar at sft.

The swimming races aroused considerable interest, the course being a fine one on the Mangaono adjoining the picnic ground. A "spring board” in flic shape of a tree—high gbovc the water—proved a splendid place for diving purposes. The committee were very wise in having such events, and the way in which the boys performed did them credit. rt is hoped such events will nl wavs be as popular as at Friday’s function. Thanks to the energetic committee and parents the "spread” provided was onc. of the best —appetising and abundant. School Matters. Much credit is due to the School Committee for the interest evinced in their duties. Thanks to members of the committee, especially the secretary (Mr McDonald), a substantial sum of money has been‘raised for providing 24 bicycle stalls at the school, which should be much appreciated. A sum of money will also be expended, on asphalting part of the ground adjacent to the school building,, and, doubtless, this innovation will be even more appreciated than the stalls.

NOTES. Mr Eli Allen lias purchased tlie good- • 1 ■will of tlic farm of SO odd acres re- , 1 Gently occupied by Mr P. A. Gillies, j Parents, committeemen, and others arc grateful to the organiser of the Farmers' Union for his kindness in I foregoing the use of -the hall for the i dance for school funds on Friday night. | It is hoped to see a goodly number of j farmers present at Monday's (to- i night’s) meeting. ' The road to the beach is far from j being in tip-top order, and is consider- j cd by many to be the worst by-road in | the County. Huts and holes could ccr- ! tainly stand attention from the con- j trolling body. 1 Feed is plentiful in the district, and j stock is in fine condition! The supply 1 of milk at the factory is also satisfac- j tor}’, and on the -whole farmers may ; well shake hands with .themselves, j Orchard robbing is prevalent 1 throughout the district, but the thieves j at Te Horo “take the cake.” Some recently entered an orchard in the day- } time, filled their baskets, and left them ' under a hedge—-presumably till night- j fall. In the meantime the owner came ! along and removed the fruit to a place ; of safety. The thieves are now lament- l ing. i It was-reported -at Saturday’s meet- j ing of the Horowhenna County Council ! that a quantity of hardwood had been i stolen from Te Horo, where it had been ! placed to effect improvements. A dance was held at the hall, as a I wind-up to the pictnie, on Friday night. I when there was a good attendance, and I a very pleasant tune was spout by all. Good music was supplied by Messrs Renwiek and Patten, Misses McKay and Jeffries providing the extras. A capital supper was provided. The local prohibitionists are by no means idsiX-kfl big vote is expected at the Apri%,£,Cfeing poll, Te Horo having always, polled well for Prohibition. Time, however, will tell its tale!