Hinuera.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 279, 14 March 1929, Page 1

Hinuera.

School Picnic. On Friday the school picnic was held in an ideal spot under ideal conditions. Messrs. Brown and White, with their usual courtesy, offered their lane and paddocks, a site easily accessible to all and providing abundance of shelter. Evidently well wise to the “ early bird ” theory numerous small figures were seen—much before the appointed hour—picking their way across the plantation to enjoy undisputed possession of the swings which were erected by members of the school committee. After an apple scramble —to keep the wolf from the door until lunch time—the class races were run. The results were as follows: — Forms 2 and 3.—Boys: Pat Magill 1, Phil Hawke 2. Girls: Thea Taylor 1, Mary Troughton 2. Form I.—Boys: Gordon Clotworthy 1, Charlie- Wilson 2. Girls: Mavis Hawke 1, Virginia Badley and Kathleen Taylor 2. Standard 4.—Boys: Max Sweetman 1, Clifton Denton 2. Girls: Annie Horan 1, Muriel Cooke 2. Standard 3.—Boys: Russell Clarke 1, Wilf Corin 2. Girls: Annie White 1, Ruth Tisch 2. Standard 2—Boys: Peter Hammond 1, Arnold Barlow 2. Girls: Cornice Dawson 1, Winnie Horan 2. Standard I.—Boys: Willie Silveira and Den Carless 1, Neil Corin 2.

Single Ladies’ Race: Miss Thelma Hancock 1, Miss Wanda Taylor 2. Married Ladies: Mps. McLean i, Mrs. Marsom 2. Single Men's Race: C. Robinson 1, W. Hammond 2. The sports programme for the men was in the hands of Mr. C. Brown and included hop, step and jump, won by Mr. Alex Hawke, and a tilting the ring competition for motorists, in which Mr. Kneebone was victorious. Other race winners were:— Three-legged Race. —Girls: Ruth Tisch and Annie White 1, Dorothy Rowe and Muriel Cooke 2. Boys: Max Sweetman and Travers Hayes 1, Wallace Sweetman and Peter Hammond 2. Tyre Race.—Boys: Wallace Sweetman 1, Max Sweetman 2. Girls: Gwen Scellv 1, Liane Scelly 2. Special Race for Children, 6 to 8: May Corry 1, Gwen Scelly 2. Sack Race.—Boys: Bob Morgan 1, Bill Grant and Arnold Barlow 2. Girls: Gwen Scelly 1, Dorothy Davis 2. High Jump: A. Hawke 1, W. Hammond 2.

Owing to the generosity of parents each child received a beautiful book or a toy. Catering arrangements were in the hands of the committee, Messrs. Scelly, Hawke, Germaira, Harris and Clarke, who were aided by their wives and friends. Special prizes were presented to the prefects for 1928, Virginia Badley and Maurice Conder, the head teacher complimenting them upon the efficient and helpful way in which they had carried out their duties. Young and old joined in the pursuit of the “ lolly man,” who was soon stripped of all his precious cargo. However, all good things come to an end, and many weary but happy children returned home to dream of races they “ might have won.” Dance. On Tuesday night a very enjoyable dance was held in connection with the Queen Carnival, for the Red Queen, Miss Merle Hayes, who represents the cake stall. The music was supplied by the panatrope and extras were played by Mesdames Wade and Maud. The large crowd testified to the popularity of Hinuera dances, and the organisers, Mesdames Conder and Menzies, are to he complimented upon the excellence of the evening s entertainment. Queen Carnival. A very pleasant aftemcr.n was given on Saturday by the Croquet Club for Miss Muriel Scelly, the Blue Queen, who represents the sweets stall. Afternoon tea and ice creams were served in the pavilion and several well patronised competitions were held.

The winner of the croquet competition was Mrs. J. Brockelsby. As the result of a weight guessing competition, Miss Ura Hoffey won a pair of ducks and Mrs. Conder, senr., was the winner of a large salad bowl. The Carnival funds should benefit considerably by the afternoon’s effort. Personal. Miss Gwen Blatt, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss Marjorie Oates. Miss R. Purvis is visiting Mrs. G. Corless. Miss Myrtle Robertson, of Te Aroha, has been spending a holiday with Mrs. W. Sweetman. Miss M. Clarke is the guest of her brother, Mr. S. Clarke. Mr. P. Hopkins has returned to his home in New Plymouth after visiting his sister, Mrs. B. Tisch. Mrs. S. Cariine is the guest of her brother, Mr. Richard Hawke. Rain Wanted. In common with many other parts of the Auckland province, Hinuera is now suffering urgent need of rain. Pastures are dry and many house supplies of water are exhausted, necessitating the use of well water, which has in some cases to be carried long distances. Several swamp fires have reached serious dimensions, that on Mr. R. C. Pond’s property being the worst.