PICNICS POPULAR

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 894, 11 February 1930, Page 7

PICNICS POPULAR

PARTIES VISIT GULF RESORTS MANY STAFF EXCURSIONS Resorts in the Gulf were crowded with picnickers and visitors on Hdtuyday and during the week-end. Motuihi and Pine Island were the most favoured spots. POLICE AT PINE ISLAND The picturesque resort of Pine Island was popular with the police on SSundav when members of the city and suburban force enjoyed their annual outing, idle picnickers, numbering nearly -.000. were entertained with Highland daneing and athletic sports, while St. Andrew s Pipe Band, under Mr. Mccomoc, played a number of selections. Sports events were controlled by Inspedor Mcllveney and Inspector Hollis, and Constable Edwards, as judges. Ueteetive-Sergeant McKlugh as handicapper, and Constable Eoel, as starter. Results are as under: oCTids Uirls’ Race (under 10}: Mary p?“ a .V d Gloria Eorigan, J; Phyllis "■ «»\.ds Girls’ Race (10-15 >: Jean Armour, 1; Glenis Tracey, 2: Olwyn Constable ( " 10< «T'l? Police Championship: Constable G. Callaghan, t; Constable T, s\n£l 0 e n ’r 2 Vd!'°" S » able A ’ L ' oel > 3 - 100Yds Gadles Race (18 and over): Miss C ,Marsh, J ; Miss Edita Gorigan 2Miss Mavis Armour, 0. 75Yds Married r Mn i (op<n,: -11 rs, D. Harris, M im?; Hendren, 2; Mrs. F. Lorigan, P C FeUon , Kace: Sergeant i 1; Sergeant J. Claa- “*, n ( ity), >; Sergeant 1). j. O’Neill \Vives“ n nac'e- 3 M Vs y, ds Police Officers' p. Hendren, 2; Mrs A iandn S Thre^~ le es e d Race: Mr. D. Benjamin and Mrs. D. Harris 1 • Aiy Pnrh« a, ‘ d L) - Reynolds, % Mr. K i °IL bes £lI Y* Miss O. Owens, 3. 73Yds i£, *B: se *; vic ® Race (IS and over): ConBmb'(X,»i e t"l ln ( i T ? a ? aU) ’ 1: Constable x oag Ljnn), Inspector Mcllvenev, . Ha . ndic ‘ai>: Constable 1 ; Detective Nalder (Cit«i Doel (Epsom), 3. lOOYiis ?or 2- r c P V. , '' C . : A ’. P ’ Walker, 1; H. Taytion Haiiilban^n 11 !! 100 Yds Consola- “ iSert ?. • Kdey * 1: N - Morris, 2; \I hla ,;;£ <lanc i‘ nR , COll test winners were Gladys vv. iii.t ? ean Armour, Messrs \vn f’/ 1 McGoughlin (2), and Jam- William Saul and David Court, BAKERS AT HENDERSON A l' a ' :y of 400 excursionists visited dav Henderson, on Saturrf# 101 tl!6 bakers picnic'. An interefde'd^df 1 ° glai T‘ mc , of sports was de-lmdr-r’--" nE tile day ’ re sults being as mon 0y i dS V Ap , Pr ?. ntice f' Handicap: s. SoloJ ; 1 ••' ■ Cassidy, 2. Bakers’ cartcrs. A. Elisor, 1; R. Judd. 2. 50vds i 5' mb ® T Wives: Mrs. S. McConnell, ij iviis. L. I. Ste\ ens, 2. Women's Potato Race: Miss I. Aitkenhead, 3; Miss J. McGonnell, 2. 100yds. Members' Handicap: . J. Cassidy, 3;* A. Ritchens, 2. Threelegged Race: Miss J. McConnell and Mr. R. Cochrane, 1. 100yds. Open Handicap (.men): H. Spooner, 3; A. Ensor 2 ' l *yds. Members’ Daughters: Miss Sorenson ;>oyds. Married women: Mrs. S. McConnell. 1; Mrs. Baker, 2. Thread-the-Needle: Mr. and Mrs. S. McConnell, t irms Relay (three men),. 100yds each: \\ alter Buchanan, Limited’s, team. 50 yds. Egg and Spoon Race: Mrs. Froggart. TV omen s Nail-driving: Mrs. Griffiths, 1: Miss L. White, 2. Committee women’s Stepping Chain: Mrs. L. Coxon, 1; Mrs. Parkes, 2. 75yds. Master Bakers’ Handicap: Mr. H. Burton, 1. 75yds. Committeemen's: J. Parkes, 1; W. A. Howie, 2. OUTING AT MOTUIHI An enjoyable outing at Motuihi Island was spent by the staff of the Umty Press and their friends, on Saturday. The excursionists, numbering about 200, spent an interesting day in swimming, water polo and field sports, which were controlled by Mr. J. Crawford and Mr. S. Learning. A special cup for the best all-round althete, presented by the manager, Mr. Humphreys, was won by Mr. Baxter. Results of events are as under:

Apprentices’ Handicap: C. Conquer, 1; K. Wakefield, 2. Old Buffers’ Handicap: A. Campbell, 3; S. Aitken, 2. Unity Press women’s Handicap: Miss D. Watt, 1: Miss M. Walker, 2. Visiting women’s race: Miss Neilson, 3; Mrs. Cocker, 2. Unity Press Handicap: L. Davies, 1; K. Wakefield, 2. Tiny Tots’ (girls up to 4): Miss M. Webster, 1; Miss R. Renner 2. Tiny Tots (boys up to 4): Alan Seir, 1; B. Cutler 2. Girls’ Race (4 to 7 years): Miss J. Cocker, 1; Miss A. Davies, 2. Boys’ Race (4 to 7 years): A. Reynolds, 1; P. Crotty, 2. Girls’ Race <8 to 14 years): Jean Porter, 3: Ailsa Webster, 2. Boys’ Race (8 to 14 years): K. Webster, 3: L. Wakefield, 2. Egg and Soon Race: Miss Hammond, 1; Miss L. Russell. 2. Three-legged Race: Mr. Cocker and Miss Renner. wheelbarrow Race: R. Webster and E. Stevens. Pilchard Cup: W. Baxter. Departmental Relay Race: Bindery Department. Shoe Race, women: Miss J. Watt, 3; Miss Neilson, 2.

CLARK AND MATH ESON'S PICNIC Employees and friends of Clark and Matheson held their annual picnic at Motuihi Island on Saturday. Mr. John Clark and Mr. Sterling Matheson were ]■ resent. Sports events decided during the day resulted as under: 300Yds—C. and M. Handicap: A. Bradlev 1: B. Clark, 2. Old Buffers’ Race: 11. Mason, 1; F. E. Weight, 2 Women Visitors’ Race: Miss Kenning?. 1. Apprentices’ Handicap: A. Bradley 1; F. Hollovav 2 Married Men’s Handicap: A. .McDermott, 1; W. Caugford, 2. Wheelbarrow Race: C. Linden and Miss L. V allcntlne, i. Three-legged Race: A chapman and Miss M. Hamilton. Consolation Race: C. Linden. 400Yds Departmental Relay Race: Machine Room, 1: IOOYds C. and M. Championship: F. Sherman, 1. GAS COMPANY'S PICNIC

More than 3.000 employees and friends of the Auckland Gas Company attended the annual picnic at Pine Island on Saturday. A feature of the outing was the excellent entertainment organised for children. Dance music was provided on the steamer and at the pavilion by Mr. Walter Smith’s band. The president and secretary ol the picnic committee, Messrs. G. Gwilliam and Brighton were largely responsible for the success of the outing. Cheers for the directors brought an enjoyable outing to a close. Results ol sports events are as under: Employees’ wives’ competition: Mrs. Bve, 1. Women’s nail-driving event: Mrs. tVheeler, 1; Mrs. Burke, 2. Other prizewinners were: Miss E. Little and Messrs. H. Young, D. Moore, A. Bell and Ruby. MOTUIHI PICNIC The employees and friends of L. D. Nathan, Ltd., numbering about 300, made the trip to Motuihi on the Kiwi on Saturday, where thej' - held their annual picnic. The children were well catered for in toys, lollies and ice creams. A good sports programme was held, which was keenly contested. Results were: 50yds. Single Women: Miss Muraford, 1; Miss Blake, 2. 50yds. Married Women’s Race: Mrs. Luxmore, 1: Mrs. Moore, 2. 100yds. Boys (12 to IS years): K. McKenzie, 1; M. Power, 2; 75yds (40 years and over): S. Freman, 1; A. Smitherman, 2. 100yds: L.D.N. - Handicap: M. Power. 1; R. McKenzie, 2. 50yds. Cigarette Race: Mr. Bree and Mrs. Tuck, 3. sCyds. Three-legged Race: Miss McLeod and Mr. Hewson, 1. 50yds. Relay Race of four teams: Everett. McKenzie, Power and Mitchell. 3. 50yds. Handicap: M. Hu liber. 3: L. Mum ford, 2: 880yds. Marathon Race: J.* Hartley, 1; S. Tilley, 2. Hop. Step and Jump: M. Power, 1. 50yds. Men’s Swimming Race: J. Hartley, 1; 11. McKenzie, 2. 50yds. Women’s Swimming Race: Mrs. Tuck. 1; Mrs. Moore, 2. 25yds. Boys, under 16: G. Rossini, 1; A. Boulton, 2. 25vds. girls, under 16: R. Boulton, 1: M. Jones, 2. PONSONBY CLUB’S PICNIC About 500 people attended the annual picnic of the Ponsonby Cruising Club, held at Motutapu on Sunday. An enjoyable time was spent, swimming and sports proving very popular. The prize for finding Mr. Po Cru Clu was won by Miss E. Davis, of Jervois Road, and the hidden treasure hunt was won by Miss Mack, of Remnera.