WAIAU PA

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 357, 5 March 1918, Page 4

WAIAU PA

Tests for pot.ro growing having givon offectivo results Waiftti Pa will next season ?,-,,. a fairly largo aroa under cultivation foi 111 fit particular product, one fanner having

uiade arrangoments to allot ton acrew for tlio purpose. It is also likely that oniou growing will bo resorted to in several instances next season and that the Waiau Pa lands are suitable for such enterprise was demonstrated a few yeors since when Messrs Roper Bros, supplied a successful exhibit to the Pukokohe Bhow.

Chaff-cutting is now in full swing n the district and the yields of oats are proving most satisfactory.

SCHOOL PICNIC The annual school picnic was held on Thursday, Feb. 14th, and a thoroughly enjoyable day was spent. Sports were engaged in and every child received a prize. Dinner and afternoon tea was supplied by ladies of the district. In the races for adults the following were the results, viz.: Married ladies: Mrs Gifford 1, Mrs D. Clark 2.

Single ladies: Miss G. Clark 1, Miss I). Rose 2 Girls': Miss P. McLarin 1, Miss 0. Evans 2.

Ladies potatoes race: Mrs Wansbone 1, M"rs H. A. Maloney 2. Obstacle race, final: J. J. Robinson 1, W. Robinson 2. High jump: Mellin 1, J W McLarin 2.