DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10176, 28 February 1911, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.)

KAIPARORO.

Tlio annual school picnic was-held in | the school grounds on Thursday last. Perfect weather conditions prevailed, and as a result visitors were present from far and near, and all appeared to enjoy the outing. The pupils of the school were all in attendance at 10 a.m., and the next two hours were , spent in races and various competitions for which prizes were awarded. By ; 12 o'clock every child was the happy ' possessor of some long-coveted toy, and then, as most of the parerits and friends of tile children had arrived, an adjournment was made for lunch. An ample supply of sandwiches, cakes, and tea was passed round, and after full justice had been done to the good things, a programme of sports for the seniors was carried through. Fruit and lollies were distributed throughout the afternoon; games were indulged in by the more energetic of those present, i and the proceedings were considerably enlivened by music supplied by the Kaipororo Brass Band, the members of which very kindly gave their services free. Four members of the School Committee donated two sheep and two pigs for a weight-guessing competition, which attracted a good deal of attention. The successful competitors were Mrs Harold Renall, Mrs Lyle, Mr Dick, and Mr Herbert Renall. At five o'clock tea was served, and by seven most of those present turned s their face homewards. The Hall was well filled for the dance which, was held in the evening. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Udy, and danc_ing was kept up until 2 a.m.! The members of the School Committee worked assiduously throughout the day, and they are certainly to be congratulated on the success attending their efforts. Very welcome rain'set in on Saturday, and. creeks and rivers which were low previously, were soon in high flood. It was just the kind of rain that was most appreciated by "the man on the land"—a warm steady downpour —and its benefits at the present time will be incalculable.' The services of a doctor from Eketahuna had to be called in twice here during the week, one case being urgent. It is at times like these:that the need is felt for telephone communication. The nearest bureau is at Rongokokako, four miles distant, and though it was suggested some time ago that we l'ould be linked up 1 with the i outer world, the matter .was allowed to | drop.