PICNICS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8356, 17 February 1913, Page 4

PICNICS

A SUCCESSFUL OUTING. The Public Works District Office. Workshops and Stores Departments held their eignth annual picnic at Trcntham Raceootuee on Saturday. Ideal weather prevailed, and 0ver.366 people were present; including Mr it. J. Blow (Under Secretary), aud Mr.J. D- Louoh. District Engineer. , „ ' A long programme of sports for young and eld was gone through, and the sth Regimental Band wan m attendance. Messrs Simpson and Wickman also supplied musical items, and tho whole outing was highly enjoyable. After the sports, Mr Blow presented the prizes, and thanked the committee responsible tor the excellent arrangements. An apology for absence w-as received from the Hon. W. Fraser. The sports resulted as follows: — Girls' Hoop Race,—M, Barclay 1, D. McLennan 2. / Boys’ Wheelbarrow Race.—Turner and Oliver 1. Stanton and Chriaterson 2. Men’s Wheelbarrow Race.—Watson and King 1, Mounter and Slater 2. Ladies’ Egg and Spoon Race.—Mrs Collins 1. Miss G. Alexandra 2. Relay Race. —Electricians Team 1. Ladies’ Hobble Race.—Miss G. Alexanara 1, Miss A. Christerson 2. Boys’ Sack Race—G. Stockbridge 1. W. Oliver 2. Girk’ Egg and Spoon Race.—D. McLennan 1, H, Dartnell S, Men’s Drese-sorambia Race.—J. Kmmott L K. Byrue 2. ' . Ladies’ Relay Race. —Misses G. and F. Bassetts 1. Men’s Obstacle Race. —C. Pell I, G. Foote 2. Girls' Skipping Race.—L. Morris 1, DMcLennan 2. Men’s Flat Race. —J. Barclay 1, W. Dowdy 2, Ladies' Flat Race.—Mrs Palmer 1, Mis Stockbridge 2. Boys’ Monkey Race. —W. Oliver 1, W. Elliott 2. Bandsmen’s Race. —G. Cook X, W. Christie 2. Committeemen’s Race. —Messrs Turner and Welton. Putting the Weight.—H. Riteluo (26ft 7in) 1, H. Charmau (26ft 6iu) 2. Ladies’ Nail Driving—Mis Wilkinson Chalking the Pig’s Bye.—Mrs Stockbridge 1. Ladies' Guessing Competition.—Mrs White, senr., 1. Men’s Guessing Competition. W. Riddle 1. Officers who carried opt arrangements were: Mr W. White (chairman), Mr D. Oliver (treasurer), Mr D. Carman (secretary), and the committee consisted of Messrs l almer. Allan, Wilton and Turner. HEAD OFFICE PICNIC. Following were the results of sports at the picnic of tho Head Office staff of the Public Works’ Department the previous day:— Boys’ Race, under 15.—Bennett 1. Girls’ Race, under 15.—Miss Baton 1. Half-mile Walking Race.—Fantham 1. Larking 2. Engineers’ and Draughtsmen.—Stratford 1, Heath 2. Architects. —Kelly 1, Price 2. Clerical Officers.—Potts 1, Campbell 2. Senior Gentlemen (45 years).—Bennett 1, Innes 2. Single Ladies’, over 18.—Miss Tyerman 1, Miss Hackworth 2. Married Ladies.—Mrs Litbgow 1, Mrs Wale 2. Back Race. — Broanan 1, lawis 2. Tug-of-war (teams of five).—McNamara’s team 1. Relay Race (teams of four), 100yds.— Correspondence Team 1. Championship, 100yds.—Price -1, Watkinson 2. Committee.—McNamara 1, Bennett %