DISTRICT NEWS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 19 February 1913, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS

KAIPARORO. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Bush fires that were burning briskly a week asro, woi. quenched by the heavy rain that fell oil Wednesday last. It was, perhaps, rather fortunate that they were put out, as the severe gale that sprang up 011 Thursday night would probably, have caused them to do damage. Beyond the partial unroofing of an unoccupied building on Mr Isaksoir's property, no damage resulted from the gale. The juvenile members of the community were somewhat disappointed when Wednesday, the day of the annual school picnic, dawned cloudy and threatening. By ten> o'clock the children, teachers, and members of the school committee had assembled in the school' grounds, and as the rain held off until lunch time, the main part of the programme of sports arranged for the . children was carried out succesfullv out of doors.. Prizes were distributed amongst the children present, even the babies being catared for. By noon a fairly large gathering of parents and residents of the district had assembled on the grounds, and as rain was commencing to fall, an adjournment was made to the hall, where an appetising luncheon was served. During the afternoon indoor games were played by children' and grown-ups, and various competitions, for which substantial prizes were provided in. abundance, and the afternoon passed: away pleasantly: and, acaofding to the children's ideas, all too quickly. Tea was served early," as the hour for milking drew nigh, and most of those present wished to return to the dance in the evening. After full justice had been done to the dainties provided, an adjournment was made until half-past-eight o'clock, by which time the hall was again' well filled, and' dancing, to first class music, supplied bv Mrs Udy, was kept up until, the wee, small hours. Lamb-guessing competitions / were won respectively by Messrs H. Hensen, and J. Snell and C. Harvey. Special praise is due to the members of the School Committee, one and all of whom put forth every effort to make the day am enjoyable one to the children and their friends.