NEWMAN.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8368, 26 February 1907, Page 5

NEWMAN.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Monday. . ' The annual school picnic was held in the Newman Domain, on Friday last and proved a great success, fully 250 people being present. The j gathering was voted .to be one of the most enjoyable ever held in Newman. The domain reserve is an ideal spot for picnicing, being in a bend of the Makakahi River. The native bush growing in its wild state makes a grand shade from the scorching sun or a shelter from cold winds. ! A spot was cleared and ploughed some years ago, and is now laid down in grass, making a splendid place to hold races or any other games. During the day races were held fou the school children, and were eagerly contested, the prizes being allotted by Mr Anderson, Headmaster. Races were also held for married ladies, single ladies, married and single men. The creamery suppliers' race brought out quite a big field. Mr H. Greathead ,supplied the trophy for this race, and it was won by Mr H. Dunstall. Every child present received a toy of some description. An abundance of refreshments were provided. The catering was in the capable hands of Messrs McGarry Bros.* of Eketahuna. A social was held at night, and there was a large attendance at the hall. Mr L. Ogden, of Hamua, provided the music, whilst Mr H. Frederickson was M.C. Messrs McGarry Bros, provided an excellent supper. Quite a large number of sections have changed hand here lately amongst the number being those owned by Messrs J. McDonald, Reid, Keam, and French, all of the Central Road.

The milk supply at our creamery is now decreasing very fast. The last tests were—highest 4, lowest 3.*6. I understand that a wedding of more than ordinary interest is soon to be celebrated at Newman.

CABLE NEWS.

By Telegraph—Press Association -Copyright