Tiriraukawa Sports and Picnic.

Taihape Daily Times, 17 February 1919, Page 4

Tiriraukawa Sports and Picnic.

THE SPORTS The picnic and sports annually held by the residents of. Tiriraukawa district took place last Thursday, when in spite of the somewhat threatening weather in the morning there was. a large attendance, a big Contingent going from Taihape. The day proved fine, though overcast, which tempered the heat of the suns' rays. The sports were held in Mr. Mickelson's paddock, this being an ideal spot for the purpose, and as everyone present was determined to get the most out of the picnic a very enjoyable day was spent. The Committee, one and all worked hard to make the sports a success, and it was to their efforts that the day was so successful and enjoyable. A special word of praise is due to the ladies of the district for the unselfish manner in which they worked, attending to the wants of those present; they simply could not do enough, and their endeavours were appreciated to the full. The Taihape Band was in attendance, and discoursed pleasant music during the afternoon. The sports resulted as follows: —

Tug of War, Taihape v. CountryWon by the country team after a very strenuous contest.

Boys 'Race, under 17—G. Symon 1, T. Bennett 2, A. Dockery 3. Single Mens' Race— N. Smith. 1, C. McCarthy 2, G. Hurley 3. Girls 'Race —P. Bennett 1, R. Brown 2. Married Men's Race—P. Troy 1, T. C. Revcll 2. This brought forth some splendid competition; the final had to run in two heats. Young Ladies' Race—D. Swcbsou 1, M. Spooner 2. Married Women's Race —Mrs Freeman 1, Mrs Howie 2. Returned Soldiers' Race —A. J. Dawson 1, A. Floyd 2, C. Murreil 3. Ladies' Nail Driving Mrs. H. Harris 1, Miss M." McCarthy 2, Mrs. Howie 3.

Ladies' Chain Stepping—Mrs. D Broome 1, Mrs H. Harris 2.

Men's Chain Stepping—P. Howie 1, R. Gordon Da-vies 2.

The Sports were under the supervision of Messrs Smith, and SymOns. Messrs Parsons and Gilchrist ofnciating as starters. The Committee wish to thank all who worked so hard to make the day the success it undoubtedly was. and particularly to the ladies who had charge of the refreshment tent./They also desire to thank the business people of Taihape for their generous donations. PRESENTATION During the afternoon a very pleasing little function took place, Mr. J. Aldridge, on behalf of the residents of Tiriraukawa, making a presentation to Mr. I-L, Mrs, and Miss fowling. The present to Mr Rowling was an engraved gold sovereign case, to Mrs Rowling a handsome entree dish and cake basket, and to Miss Rowling a gold brooch. In making the presentation Mr Aldridge voiced the high esteem and respect in which Mr Rowling and family were held by everyone in the district, and asked them to accept the presents as small tokens of the goodwill and friendly feeling of the donors. (Applause.) Mr Rowling, on behalf of his family and himself, thanked the good people of Tiriraukawa for their valuable present, and for the kindly feeling which prompted them to make it. He and his family would always look back with pleasure to the very happy times they had spent among the people of the district.

PRESENTATION OP SCHOOL PRIZES

TIRIRAUKAWA SCHOOL

Mr Aldridge, on behalf of the Tiriraukawa School Committee, presented the prizes -won by the pupils during the past year, and in doing so congratulated the prize winners on their success. Following was the prize list:— Standard VI.—J. Devane and G. M. Samin,

Standard V.—J. Rampton. Standard IV—-Nancy Rowling, Eva Parsons, Alma McFarlano, Jas Devane, R. Symon. Standard 1 Kathleen Symon, I. Symon, Marvis Parsons, Margery Symon.

Primers—Dorothy McNeill, 'Audrey Ransome, Sybil Parsons, Clarence McNeill, lone Symon. WHAEA ROAD SCHOOL Boys Standard ;VL—Kathleen Gilchrist, Margearet McCarthy (proficineOy prizes). Standard V. Eileen McCarthy, Florence Miekelson, Annie Develin. Standard IV. Rachel Miekelson.

Standard III —Bertha Grice. Standard I—Althea DevelLa. „•. Primer III —Frances Wilkes and Eileen Armstrong. Primer I —Dolly Develin Boys. ;\-,A ] Standard V. —James Gilchrist and Develin Standard II —Neville Gilchrist and Clarence Mickelson Primer lll—Hughio Gilchrist, Raphael Mickolson and Jack Develin. Primer ll—Harold Wilkes Primer I—William Armstrong. ..... THE DANCE. A fit-ting wind-up to the day's outing was the dance held in the owning, which was most successful, the floor being crowded. The mm;c.which was provided by Mrs Parsons {p'ano)' and Christensen and Develin (violins) was all that could be desired, and the supper was served in sumptuous style. Mr. C. McCarthy was M.C., and was indefatigable in providing for the enjoyment of the dancers. Dancing was kept up till about 1 a.m