CHILDREN’S DAY.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 25, 3 April 1924, Page 2

CHILDREN’S DAY.

THE SCHOOL PICNIC. The children of the Putaruru school had a happy day last Saturday despite the wet weather, they thoroughly enjoying themselves at the school picnic. At the appointed hour of assembly at the post office, 9.30 a.m., the weather Was so threatening that it was decided to wait an hour to sec whether or not a fine day was likely. However, at the end of that time the weather was still ominous, and the original intention of having the picnic on the Arapuni estate was abandoned in favour of holding it at tlie Town Hall. Thither the „exp£cianf children trooped and tlie day’s festivities were started by races for the tiny tots on the greensward at the rear of the hall. However, it was not long before heavy rain set in, and all had to retreat to the hall. Here luncheon and afternoon tea were served, with also an abundance of fruit, sweets and other delicacies for the children. Games, competitions, etc., passed the intervals merrily for all present, many parents and others also attending in the afternoon. The bun-eating competitions particularly excited much laughter. The races for the older children and the adults had to be postponed owing to the rain.

A meeting of the picnic committee was held on Monday evening, in the school, Mr. H. C. Wheeler presiding. It was reported that after providing for all prizes, etc., there was a surplus of nearly £4 in hand from the money subscribed to the picnic fund. It was resolved that this be donated to the school library fund, an amendment that it constitute the* nucleus of a picnic fund for next year being defeated. It was pointed out that if given for the library, a £ for £ subsidy from the Education Department would be obtainable. It was resolved that the balance of the races be held the following Wednesday afternoon on the green at the rear of the hall, starting at 3 p.m. The chairman of the committee, Mr. A. R. Vosper, paid a tribute to the great assistance given by Mrs. J. Rolfe, as secretary, and Mr. J. Martin in conducting the picnic, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded them by acclamation.