ANNUAL SOFTOOL TREAT.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 434, 4 January 1890, Page 2

ANNUAL SOFTOOL TREAT.

The annual school treat in connection with Te Arolm school., children, took place on Wednesday last, New Year’s Day. New ground was selecicd this year for the festivities, viz., Mr J. Wood’s paddock, Te Arol.a West. The - place itself,when'reached is very suitable, the gn.und being nice level, well grassed, with plenty of shelter trees all round, etc., but being some miles out of Te Aroha, some of the parents and those in charge of little children, who were unable to get away by the punt in the morning, complained of having to walk and cany tiie little ones, pay for a conveyance, or remain at home, owing to the distance. All who left at the appointed time in the morning were conveyed free of charge, and all who liked to leave at the general time of re-embarking were abo brought back free of charge ; a most capacious punt, towed by steam launch (both the property of Mr R. Gibbons), having b en chartered for the occasion by toe Committee of management. The assembly was at the school house at 9.30 u.tn. From thence all marched down; through the main street in proces sion with banners, flags flying, etc., as far as the Bank corner and back to Bridge street Landing, headed by the Te Aroha Brass Bund. All quickly embarked, under the guidance and care of the following members of the school and fete committee’s, and others : Rev S. Lawry, .Rev T. A, Norrie ; Messis Lavery-and Menzie; Misses Pavi’-t (2), G. Maingay, Johnson, O Brien. The trip up river was a very enjoyable one, occupying about half-an-hour, the Band* playing a numi.er of selections, and throughout tue day the Band added greatly to the enjoyment of the ‘outing’ by mostgood naturedly remaining on the ground and playing at intervals, and also during the return trip. On arriving on the ground, the first concern of course was a hearty luncheon for everybody. Good ‘things in,; great abundance hail been provided, with; tea, lemonade, etc., galore ; and were available to all comers at all hours throughout the day. Tiie sports commenced about 1 pin., and continued throughout the at'teruoon, : close on thirty events being de tided. The prizes consisted principally of books specially purchased for the occasion ; many of them being very attractive volumes. .

Various games were alsodn progress in which many of the adults present took part, such as cricket, rounders, jolly miller, kiss in the ring, etc. Daring the afternoon many of the townsfolk, visitors, and residents from all the surrounding districts were on the ground ; including Rev F. G. Evans, and Mr E. Y. Cox, from Shaftesbury; the latter bringing the Shaftesbury school children with him, together with a plentilul supply of gooseberries, etc. Atone time between 300 and 40p persons must have been present. Tea was served round at 5 p.ra., after which S. Lawry distributed the prizes to the successful contestants. Te Aroha was again reached .shortly before seven o’clock, and all dispersed to their homes, after spending a most enjoyable day, which was however slightly marred by some heavy showers. The Committee of -management deserve great credit for the pseellepyg of the aipangcmcwtg

generally.. Tiie following is n full list of flie several events contested, which will have special interest for our young friends 1 Flaf Race, Bovs’s h>7 years, 100yds: J. Block. 1 ; H. Willis. 2. 2. D>„ Girls’. d<>.. 75yds. :I. Hirst, 1 ; M. Dobson,. 2. ;3. Fiat Race, Bovs’ 7 to 9 years, 120 yds. : A. Dobson. 1 ; E. Baker, 2 m 4. Do., Girls’ do., 80yds : L. Stanley, 1 ; E. Parr, 2. 5. Flat Race. Bovs’ 9 to 11 years, 150 yds : .T Bradley, 1 ; C. O’Brien. 2. 0. Do., Girl-’ do., 100yds : M. O'Brien, 1 ; M.JD.isrons, 2: 7. Flat Race, Boys’ 11 to 13 years, 200 yds : J. Corues, 1 ; 11. Winstone, 2. 8. Do., Girls’ do., 120yds : A. Kearney, 1 , A. McLean 2. 9. Flat, Race, Boys 13 years and upwards, 200 yards : W. Maingay, 1 ; J. Allen, 2. 10. Blindfold Race,'Girls’, 13 years and upwards, 100yds : K. Fugill, 1 ; A. McLean, 2. 11. Three legged Race, Boys’, 100yds, 5 to 7 years,: Baker and Biggs, 1 ; Cocks and Dobson, 2. 12. Do, Girls’, 100yds, do : Bosson and O’Brien, 1; Fugill and McLean, 2. 13. Sack Rare, Boys-V fOOyJs, 7 to 12 years : T. Parr, 1 ; H. Tonge, 2. 14. Skipping Race, Girls’, 7 to 12 years, 50yds : M. Dobson, 1 ; E. Kearney, 2. 15. Obstacle R c\ Boys’, 12 years and upwards, 400yds : G, Deverill, 1 ; F, Pavitt, 2. 16. Shipping Race, Girls’, 12 years and upwards, 70yds : M, Biggs and A. McLean, ties. Prizes of equal value given. 17. AM Fours Race. Boys’, sto 7 years, 50vds : W. Hyde, 1. 18 Coupled Rape, Girls’, 5 to 7 years, 100yds : Q’Brien and Hirst, 1. 19. High Jump (open event), 100yds': It Smales, 1 ; C.. Cox, 2. 20. Flat Race, Girls’ (open event), 100 yds : Asmus, 1 ; E. Stanley. 2.

21. Long Jump (open event), Boys’ : W. Maingay, 1 ; R. Smales, 2. 22. Flat Race, Girls’, 100yds: Gabolinscy, 1 ; Smales, 2. 23. Hopping Rnce, Boys’, 8 to 10 years, 50y is : H. Cocks. 1 ; .1. McKee, 2. 24. Do , Girls’, do., 50yds. Extra Prizes. 25. Hurdle Race, 8 flights hurdles. Boys under 15 yenr9. (Prize, a clock presented by Mr Balcke) : A. Lipsey. 26. Flat Race, For Little Boys’: W. Brinkley, 1; T. McKee, 2. Prize, 2s each. 27. Flat R ice, For Little Girls’ : M. B isson, 1; C. O’Brien, 2. Prize, 2s 6d each, 28. Flat Race, half mile (open), Boys : J. Parr, 1. Prize. ss. (The money prizes in Nos. 26, 27, and 28, were kindly given on the ground by a visitor, Mr W. M. H-irlinge).