RAILWAYMEN'S PICNIC

Evening Star, Issue 19792, 16 February 1928, Page 16

RAILWAYMEN'S PICNIC

The combined railwayman held their annual picnic at Mount Stuart under ideal conditions. It was estimated that about 3,000 people were in attendance, and the arrangements to receive this large crowd were left in the hands of a very capable committee, under the leadership of Messrs, Wilson, Ibboteon, and Maclean. The West Harbor Brass Band w r as in attendance. Winners of the various events: — Men’s Championship (Open).—W. Davidson 1, A. Wisneski 2, C. Davidson 3. Ladies’ Championship.—Miss D. Moir 1, Miss M. Davidson 2, Mrs Stephens 3. Girls’ Race (14 to 20).—Miss M. Freeman 1, Miss M. Dawson 2, Miss D. Moir 3. Youths’ race (14 to 20). —M. G. A alk 1, T. Dennis 2, J. Henderson 3. Porters’ Race.—G. Davidson 1, A. Berryman 2, A. F. Dougherty 3. Cleaners’ Race.—J. R. Eathorne 1, T. Pluck 2, R. Kilgour 3. Three-legged Race (Mixed). —Miss Davidson and G. Davidson 1, Miss Moir and W. Nelson 2. Railway Handicap.—M. G. Valk 1, C. Smith' 2, S. R. Cushine 3. Firemen’s Race.—W. Work 1, J. Hollows 2, J. Quinn 3. Wheelbarrow Race (Mixed). —Miss M'Coskery and J. Boyle 1, Miss Moir and C. Smith 2. Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs Iterrest ] v Mrs Pocock 2, Mrs Stephens 3. Signalmen, Storemen, and Shunters’ Race.—J. Mahoney 1, T. Howard 2, G. Robertson 3. Guards’ Race.—Til. Connley 1, J. Dry 2, W. Hutton 3. * Casuals’ Race.—J. Boutko 1 t J. M'Queen 2, J. D. Wilson 3. Drivers’ Race.—D. M'Crossan 1, M . Woodrow 2, A. Scott 3. First Division Race.—W. Munro 1, D. Taylor 2, D. Kilgour 3. Surface and Maintenance Race.—J. Wilson 1, J. Turnbull 2, MTntyre 3 Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss M. Dawson 1, Miss M. M'Coskery 2, Miss A. Cunningham 3. • Baby Show.—Girls (six months and under); Mrs Tweedie 1. Mrs Heydon 3 Bovs (six months); Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Midlin 2. Girls (six to twelve months); Mrs Boyle 1, Mrs O'Connor 3 Boys (six to twelve months) ; Mrs Mrs K. Johnston 1, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs M'Lennan (equal) 2.