DISTRICT NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3654, 16 December 1920, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

KOEKE NOTES. The settlers of this district are to be ; congratulated upon the weather, which ushered in Saturday last, the day that 'had been decided upon fot the school children’s annual picuie The weather, which had-been somewhat disconcerting on the previous

day, was all that could, have been desired. As usual the picnic was held in the Papanui, sports ground, kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by Mr W. Dixon. At about two o’clock there was quite a big assembly of their parents , and friends, the grounds presenting a very gay appearance, and enjoyment seem : ed’ to be the order of the day, the youngsters showing their full appreciation of the provision made for them by their beaming countenances. Juvenile sports were taken up with great zest, the various event::; being keenly contested and giving the greatest satisfaction to both winners and losers alike. Of course the attraction of the day, was the distribution of prizes and here, I may venture to say, that for quality, the books presented would bear comparison with many wealthier districts. For attendance there were four pupils who had attended everyday the school was opened viz: the Misses Jean Davis and Betty Revell and Masters Arthur Revel! and Archie Blinkhorne, each of whom received a prize. Of more than ordinary inteesst was a prize handed to Sadie Harris, as being the most pleasant child in the school. As Mr Howie, the chairman' who was distributing the prizes, remarked it mattered not under whliU conditions you met this young lady, she always had a pleasant smile and greeting. There were also, the usual prizes for scholastic attainments, and Miss Haase, the' teacher, is to be congratulated upon ithe general (results attained at this school. A m6st enjoyable afternoon tea, was, provided by the ladies of the district, which, needless to say, was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole assembly } and the day finished up with the greatest expressions of appreciation and satisfaction. ,

I regret having to record an accident to Miss Elsie Blinkhorne, eldest, daughter of Mr T. Blinkhorne, of the Siberia Station. While out riding on Sunday afternoon, and turning rather sharply, the horse got his front legs

coming down heavily. It wa„ supposed that the lady had suffered a broken collarbone. Mr R. M. Gardner, the manager, promptly took the young lady into Taihape, in his motor car, to consult Dr but as the wires are not at present in connection with the Exchange, I was unable ta get the actual extent of her injuries. The district shearing Is just about completed, with good, results as to "irn'i'v air’ o