ANNUAL PICNIC

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 96, 17 January 1935, Page 14

ANNUAL PICNIC

Harbour Board Staff Excellent organising arrangements and brilliant weather were factors which contributed in a large measure to the successful Harbour Board picnic conducted for the first time by the Sports and Pastimes Club at Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt, yesterday. The outing was probably the best the Harbour Board staff has enjoyed, and the attendance, 1000, was at least equal to any of the forerunners. Competitions of all sorts—races, dancing, and so on—held the attention of the gathering throughout the day, and prizes were freely distributed, to the intense pleasure especially of the children. The chairman of the board, Mr. T. R. Barrer, in presenting the prizes to the adults, expressed general.gratification at the opportunity of meeting members of the board’s staff under such favourable conditions. The holiday and the conditions under which it was granted were matters of pleasure to the board, which appreciated the services of its employees. It was indeed pleasing to know that members of the staff could have one day in which to assemble for recreation and social intercourse. Whether it was due or not to the knowledge disseminated by the Plunket institutions it was nevertheless an outstanding feature of the gathering to see such a number of healthy children. Their sturdy limbs and general healthiness were remarkable, Mr. Barrer said. Officials for the picnic were as follow: —Chairman of picnic committee, Captain A. V. Hale Monro; secretary, Mr. N. A. Ingram; handicapper, Mr. A. W. O. Travers; chairwoman of ladies’ committee, Mrs. W. D. Elliott. The Highland dancing judges were Miss Gladys Smythe and Mr. M.' Dargie, and the pipers were Messrs, G. McLellan and D. Young. The Port Nicholson Band was in attendance. Among those present was the Mayor of Upper Hutt, Mr. A. J. McCurdy. Results of the sports are as follow: — Children’s Events. 50yds. handicap, girls 5 and 6 years: Fay Boyd, 1; Nancy Stuart, 2. 50yds. handicap, boys 5 and 6 years: Max Webster, 1; Ronnie Baker, 2. . 60yds. handicap, girls 7 and 8 years: Pat Boyd, 1; Pamela Stockdale, 2. 60yds. handicap, boys 7 and 8 years: Raynor Baker, 1; Keith Fenn, 2. 75yds. handicap, girls 8-11 years: Ella Mac Diarmid, 1; May Williams, 2. 75yds. handicap, boys 8-11 years: Bill Stott, 1; Leslie Baker, 2. 100yds.. three-legged race, girls 11-14 years: Vera McGuire and Elsie Buckley, 1; Winnie Farcy and Lorna Farcy, 2. 100yds. sack race, boys 11-14 years: D. Young. 1; F. Southee, 2. 50yds. potato race, girls 7 and 8 years: Thelma Hutcheson,-1; Ngaire Lambert. 2. 50yds. potato race, boys 7 and S years: Keith Fenn. 1; H. Evans, 2. 50yds, skipping race, girls 8-11 years: Connie Chalk, 1; Ella Mac Diarmid, 2. 50yds. sack race, boys 8-11 years: Laurie Mercer, 1; Leslie Baker, 2. 440yds. walking race, boys 11-14 years: K. Janes, 1; W. Young, 2. 50yds. (each way) tliread-tlie needle race, girls 11-14 years: Betty West and Annie Mac Diarmid, 1; M. Southee and P. Southee, 2. 100yds. obstacle race, boys 14-17 years: M. Lflwrence. 1; J. Vidulich, 2. 100yds. egg-and-spoon race, girls 14-17 years: B. Chamberlain, 1: D. Wilkinson. 2. 50yds. (each way) boot race, boys 8-11 years: P. Darragh, 1; Y. Harris. 2. 75yds. three-legged race, girls 8-11 years: Phyllis Boyd and Joyce Bond. 1; Ella Mac Diarmid and Joan Shearer, 2. 100yds. championship, girls 14-17 years: D. Wilkinson, 1: P. Sewell, 2. 100yds. championship, bovs 14-17 years: C. Phillips, 1; J. Sutherland, 2. Adults’ Events. 100yds. single ladies’ race, over 17 years of age: M. Adams, 1; M. Hodge, 2. 75yds. men’s race, staff and retired members: F. Hodge, 1; H. Sullivan, 2. 100yds. Wellington Harbour Board championship: W. Jupp, 1; R. Satherley. 2. 75yds. staff wives’ race: Mrs. Lightfoot, 1; Mrs. Creaswell, 2. 100yds. sack race, men: S. McGuire, 1; D. Young, 2. 75yds. weekly employees’ championship: W. Parris, 1; C. Myers, 2. 150yds. obstacle race, men: H. Harrison and J. Seotson, dead-heat, 1. 100yds. time race, married ladies: Mrs. Stevenson, 1; Mrs. Close, 2. Relay race, departmental teams of four men each: Office (Cutts, Jupp, Wright, Poole), 1; Traffic, 2. 75yds. handicap committee's race, novelty: Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Rounthwalte, 1; Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Kyle 2. 75yds. bandsmen’s race: Hourke, 1 Drew, 2, Tug-of-war, six men in team, departmental: Pilots, 1; Construction C, 2. Throwing the cricket ball: K.. McDonald (81yds.), 1; C. Myers (70yds.), 2. Highland Dancing. Under 12 years of age: Highland fling. Betty Roache 1, Joy Vardey 2; sword dance, Betty Roache 1, Kathleen Fuller 2. Twelve and under 16: Highland fling, Margaret Oates 1; sword dance, Margaret Oates 1. Any age: Irish jig, Adeline Burnett 1, Margaret Oates 2. Seantrfuhliais: Special medal, Anne Boe; Highland fling, novices, Donald Young 1, Anne Boe 2.