NGARUAWAHIA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3051, 4 February 1892, Page 3

NGARUAWAHIA.

There was a big clay's sport at Ngaruawahia, on Friday, the 20th (Anniversary Day), the public school childrens' picnic, a littlo horse-racing, athletic sports, etc., all being hold together on the banks of the Waipa mid a n:in\3 suitable or prettier place could hardlv be found. Plenty of shade in which t.i picnic, abundance of cold_ water and no lack of the wherewithal to boil it, a perfect pioneers pmuli-ie. There was fully 500 people on the ground, a goodly number arriving from lluutly and other parts by the Freetrader, while a great many Maoris word present from the district round. The interests of the children were well and faithfully attended to, and how country children in New Zealand do fare at picnics, treats, fce. The wonder is they survive it all. Different from their experience is that of a party of youngsters invited to a spread by an old maiden lady in Scotland, who Gave " one " bun apiece to each ; Likewise "two" lollies. The kids went home to where they live, Hungry, but loyal. It was rot necessary to give Them castor oil.

A programme of sports was carried out to the satisfaction of all, the Fathers' Race and Mothers' Race evoking much mirth, two Maori matrons securing first and second places in the latter race, cutting down their anything but pale-laced sisters in grand style. The horse rasing created some fun, particularly the Steeplechase. There were but two starters, but they took plenty of time in negotiating the jumps. Jumbo won the Hurdles, Blackthorn the Ngaruawahia Plate, Taffy the Cup, and Booth's Kate the Hurdles.