CITY COUNCIL STAFF

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8355, 15 February 1913, Page 14

CITY COUNCIL STAFF

, PICNIC AT DAY’S BAY. The annual picnic of the Corporation stall was held yesterday at Day s Bay unaer tne nunt favourable circumstances, The weather was all that could be do sired, with the exception of a slight shower about 3 o’clock, which, however, in no way interfered with the enjoyment as the ladies' events were hold on tha wide verandah while the shower lasted. About 250 of the staff, together with their triends, had a most enjoyable day, and all seemed to enter very fully into the spirit of the outing, doing everything to make the picnic a success. The Mayor, Mr D. McLaren, helped the energetic committee very materially to run off the various events. The following is a list df the winners: 75 Tards Swimming Handicap.—W, Ginders L L. Rose 2. L. Silver 3. Greasy Boom. —R. Rickard 1, L. Silves 2. 220 Yards Handicap.—K. B. Luke 1, E. N. Player 2, F. A. Wilkinson 3. * Relay Race '(half a mile).—Electric Light Department 1, Engineer s Department 2, Rates Department 3. Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs Chapman Is. Mrs Thorburn 2. Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss Cathie 1, Miss C'horley 2. Miss James 3. Sack Race. —C. G. Swinburne 1, W, Ginders 2. J. B. Paton 3. Egg and Spoon Race.—N. Eobieson L Grithrhs 2. Wheelbarrow Race.—Robieson-Eyres 1, Bock-Shibbs 2. ■ Thiead-Needle Race.—Miss Moßean and Mrs Bock. Obstacle Race. —McDonald 1, 0. Bings 2, O. G. Swinburne 3. Nail Driving.—Mrs Rickard and Mrs McKenzie. Married Men’s Race.—Caverhill 1. Norron-Taylor 2. Halligan 3. Committeemen's Kaoe.— S. B- Paton 1« G. Lanchian 2. C. G. Swinburne 3. Pig Drawing.—Miss E. Jones and Mrs Rickards. ’ , , , ~ Tire staff Glee Club enlivened the re. turn journey very considerably by ren, dering some • excellent musical items, which were much appreciated by the large number of passengers.