DISTRICT NEWS.
ACKLAND ROAD. SCHOOL PICNIC AND SPORTS. The annual picnic of the Ackland School, which was held on Thursday, was attended by a large number of settlers from all parts of tte district, the function being the beat that has been held in recent years. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., and Mr. P. White (chairman of the Education Board) had in turn been incited to present the school prizes, but neither was able to attend, and this duty fell upon the Rev. J. McKenzie, of Stratford. Mr. M. Knox, chairman of the School Committee, Hi a brief speech, expressed thanks to all wto had helped to make the picnic such a success. During the afternoon, the Rev. McKenzie unveiied a Roll of Honor of all Te Popo men who went to the war. Following the results of the day’s events Boys over 12.—C. Ritter 1, L. Oldrldgc 2. Girls over 12.— A. Oldrldge 1, M. Hance 2. Boys over 7.—A. Pollard 1, T. Kenrp 2. Girls over fl.—M. Oldridge 1, V. Oldridge 2. Boys over 6.—A. Slater 1, N. Ritter 2. Primers.—M. Slater 1, M. Knox 2. Toddlers (boys).—E. Slater 1, J. Knox 2. Toddlers (girls).—D. Kemp 1, N. Knox 2. Boys' High Jump.—€. Ritter 1, H. Pollard 2. Boys’ Three-Legged Race.—L. Oldridge and M. Knox 1. Girls’ Sack Race.—M. Hance 1, A. Oldridge Turning on Horseback. —W. Anderson 1, H. Banco 2. Men s Chain Stepping.—W. Johnson 1, P. Walsh 2. Ladies' Chain Stepping.—Miss Hill 1, A. Oidridge 2. Men’s Walking Race.—A. Cameron 1, M. Knox 2. Ladies’ Walking Race.—P. Knox 1, L. Guppy Baby Competition.—Mrs. McK«?nzle 1, Mrs. Coo 2. S Men’s Nail Driving.—T. Gibbs 1. V. Smith 2. Ladies’ Nail Driving.—Jirs. WheUer 1, P. Knox 2. 220 Yards.—”:. Riley 1, S. Slater 2. Tuff-of-War. —Robertson's team 1. Hop, Step and Jump.—ll. Johnson 1, A. Cameron 2. Addition Race on Horseback.- A. Cameron J, 11. Hance 2. Tilting in the Ring (married ladlesi. M. - -. G. Oldridge, jnr. 1, Mrs. Cook 2. Men's 100 Yards.—J. Wheller J, W< Wh'i’.. 2. Men's High Jump.—Dingwall 1, And. is;.. 2, Young Ladies’ Race.—P. Knox 1, A. Gjpu,t
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 March 1921, Page 5
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