MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, 5 March 1919, Page 2

MANAKAU.

Mr Ogden {Wellington) and Mr Pulford (Christchurch), who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Inge,_ of Manakau, have returned to their respective homes after a most enjoyable holiday. Word has been received that Private Trevetbick, well known in Manakau, has arrived in Wellington. In a brief message he says that "after all there’s no place like Mew Zealand.” Mrs Alger (Hawera) is at present on a visit to Manakau/ staying with her sister, Mrs P. A. D. Mickle. The annual picnic in connection with the State school was held at Paekakariki on Friday, when two carriages were set apart for the conveyance of the children and their guardians to the seaside. For some' years past the function has been held locally, but the residents subscribed so liberally that it was wisely decided to give the children a good outing. The trip down by ihe early train proved enjoyable, bat once at their destination the beach was the attraction, and here the children had the time of their lives. The teacher? and parents did all possible to add enjoyment to the outing, which will long remain a ‘-'red letter day” in rihe minds of the youngsters. Unfortunately, however, the Government iadieu to grant concessions in tic-price °- tickets—a fsej freely corn* Mr Askew has sold his property, together with his fine apiary, to Mrs Stewart of Upper Hutt. Mr and Mrs Askew expect to leave for England short !r.