WAIKANAE.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 10 March 1919, Page 3

WAIKANAE.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent). j Our school pictnie, which was held on the old racecourse on Friday last, was a great success, and thoroughly enjoyed by the parents as well as a full muster of children. The weather was ideal, and the committeemen and their wives were indefatigable in their effort? to make everything go with a swing. Quite a good crowd had assembled on the grounds by 11 a.m., and games were indulged in by young and old with more vigour than wisdom. After a plentiful and dainty lunch was partaken of, races for girls and boys became the order and took a considerable part of the afternoon. The school championship for girls- was Marjorie ..on by. . uuiaon, and for, boys by Harry Priddey.

There were separate races for girls and boys of each standard, and all were hotly contested. A married ladies' race, for a 51b box of tea, was won by Mrs George Brown, and a race for married men, for 11b of tobacco, was - won by Mr H. Heffer. The latter gave his prize in. and the cost of same was given as prizes for a single ladies' race, which was won by Miss Dooley Brown, Miss Hurrell coming a good second. Swings and skipping ropes were provided, and greatly enjoyed by the kiddies.

The headmaster (Mr Bogers) and the assistant (Miss Hurrell) had a strenuous day. and in conjunction with the school committee are to be congratulated on the success which attended their labours, and for the lively interest they take in the scholars.

A merry and plentiful tea was shared bv all. and shortly after-5 p.ffi. the ■crowd reluctantly began to disperse, looking tired, but satisfied. The school prizes and the prizes for the races are to bo awarded nest Wednesday (12th inst.), at 1.30 p.m.. in the school, and parents and old scholars are invited to attend the ceremony.