CITY COUNCIL STAFF

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 23, 28 January 1938, Page 4

CITY COUNCIL STAFF

The Wellington City Council staff pldrtlc, which, was postponed from Tuesday Oh Account of tho stormy weather, took place ycnUrday at Williams I'arK, Day's Bay. Brilliant Weather, a large attendants of the staff and friends, and an energetic) committee combined to make the picnic a success. Races for the children Were run soon after arrival at Williams Park, and in addition to prizes for tho winners each child taking part \vas given 'a tftosent, tho distribution of sweets, Ice creams, and soft drinks also being part of the programme. A special event for the staff women was tho race,'for the lauclilan Gup, TliU cup was presented to commemorate tho late Mr. U. Lauohlari, anil wag won by Miss PoWJi'all, electricity' dep'artiiieht." The GcorM and ,i)oujhter.puj!». fqr. : tho. .com-. Ve'tllor" with the highest aggregate points In the staff men's 100 and 200-yards races, was won by K. Elliott, and the departmental relay faco was ■ woa by the City, Engineer's dopartrnent. . . . • A combined tennis toumamont which was held during tho afternoon attracted a good entry and wa« jenjoy'od. ■ ■ : Children's Sports Results. Tiny Tots (girls), 4 Years and Under, 20yds.—JIargarot Glbb, 1; Pamela Beach, 2. 'i'lny Tots ,boys), 4 years ami under, 20' yds.—R. Barbßf, 1; Richard Jennings, 2. ' Girls, 5 and 0 Yeafs, 30>dh.-r-Peggy Dewhurst, 1; Valeric Goddard, 2. Boys, 5 and 6 Years, 30yds.—Roger Nlcholls, Wls, 7 and'B Years, BOyds.—Peggy Green, 1; Vida Robertson, 2. >■ rt , '*;,, ; Boys, 7 and 8 Year*, BOyOg.—Harold, Wingrove, :1; John Nloholls,, 2. . "l, i.'Girls;".9 and 10 Yoars, Suyds.^-rßetty Mills, If Grace; Barber, 2. t , ■~ ~ .■'■_,".' i- Bpyi;"8 and 10 Years, 50yds.—Harry Cardon, l;.Jolm Nlcholls, 2. ■ '•■! Girls, 11 and 12 years, 75yds.—Pauline Nlcholls,. 1; Rita HaineS] 2. , ~. , Boys, "11 and 12 years, 75yds.—Pat Stagerald,''l;'Jack'.Mai,.2. ■ n \ Girls, 14 years and under, 100yds.—Cynthia Alexandonl; Maty Martin, .2. . . Boys, 14' years, .and under,, 100yds.—Boss Barlow, 1; Eric, Llhnoss, 2. 1 Girls' Three-legged Race, 30yds.—M. Nicholson and M. Smith, 1; Dillcle and Pauline Boys' 'wheelbarrow Race, 30yds.—Jim Calvcr and Jack Calver, 1; M. Cesaronl and K. Llnness, 2 ■ ' Children's Castle-building Competition.— Nlnnos, 1; Clout, 2. ' Adults' Sports Results. Men's Raco (staff only), 100yds.—K. Elliott, 1- J Train, 2; J.-Roberts, S. Women's Championship,. staff only (Lauchlaii Challenge Cup).—M. Pownall, IJ A. McMahon, 2. Mixed Three-legged Race.—Miss Downing and Mr. Roberts, 1; Miss C. Aloxander and Mr. Hartiy, 2. " Married .Women's Race.—Mrs. Triclter, •1; Mrs. ke Comte, 2. Meri's Race (staff only), 220yds.—K. Elliott, 1; V. M. McConchle, 2; Knight, 3. Men's Baco (over DO years).—Cookd, ■1; Berg, 2. Cigarette Race (mixed). —Mr. Macgrcgor and Miss Downing,' 1} Miss McMahon and Mr. James, 2. Married Men' 3 Race.—Mr. Klngden, ]. Wheelbarrow and Piclc-a-back Race (mixed). —Mr. and Mrs. he Comte, 1; Miss Leopard and R. McGregor, 2. . . Departmental. Relay Race, 4 men for team (City Councillors'.. Cup).—City Engineer's Department, 1. Putting Competition.—Women, Miss RobertSon, 1; men, M. J; Robson, 1. i 50yds Handicap', Women. —Mlsa Alexander, 1; Mrs. Carroll, 2. 50yds Handicap, Men. —M. Barnes, 1; McGennely, 2. .'. ' Tennis Tournament.—George > andi Doughty Cup, K. Elliot;.. George Lauchlan Cup;.. Miss Pownall;. '."'{'■ / :