CENTRAL SCHOOL PICNIC.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 65, 6 March 1908, Page 2

CENTRAL SCHOOL PICNIC.

The Keereation Orounds presented a gav appearance yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the Central Scliool picnic .Many had ridiculed the idea of holding tile picnic in the Itecreation ((rounds, but it is doubtful if a more ideal spot could have been chosen. The early part of the afternoon was devoted to athletic events on the sports groun I, 011 which, alio, Aunt Sally, shying at the coco-nut, and numerous side-shows were provided. A number of swimming races were held on the lake, and were- productive ot some very large fields, some close aiid exciting finishes ensuing. Prior to the serving out of tea to the children.. Colonel Okey piv--eiiled the silver cup'won liv the Cen--11 al School cadets at the recent rille melding on the P,ewa liowa rifle range, lie said that the malche- arranged r or cadets had been a new departure-. The cup which had licen won by the Central School team had been presented for the teams match (eight hoys, commanded by an officer 1. As he handed the cup to Captain Davidson (commander of the teaml the boys saluted smartly. Cheers were then given for the team. .Mr. Cm-kin (chairman of the school committee) announced that some time ago a miniature rille range had been established to improve the shooting. He had olTcrel six prizes for six sfffall matches. The prizes (j() rounds of ammunition and a certificate of membership for one year ill the New Zealand Defence League) were not yet available, but the following buys had won them:—A. .Icnnings. P. Wright, 11. .MclJahcy. 11. Mil - linglon, 1!. Taylor, and I. Pott.