ST. PATRICK'S DAY PICNIC

Taihape Daily Times, 18 March 1919, Page 4

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PICNIC

A DAY WITH THE CHILDREN

Yesterday the Hibernian Club we're favoured with perfect weather for their picnic, and the day proved a red letter one for the children —the best they have ever had in Taihape—about 500 children being present.

The children's races were the main feature of the day, with the exception of the Fire Brigade event, married men's race, and 100yds handicap. The following were the winners of the cash prizes in the children's events:

Boys, 10 to 12—J. O'Leary 1, J. Wrightson 2, E. Doherty 3. Boys, 12 to 14—J. Lawson 1, jW. McLennan 2. C. Blomfield 3.

Boys, 14 to 16—F. Leahy 1, A. Hall 2, L_ Coogan 3.

Girls, 14 to 16—W. Kendall 1, G Goodson 2. A. McGowan 3.

Girls, 10 to 12—0'. Banks 1, J. Goodson 2, I. Paradine 3. Gilrs, 10 to 12—R. Wapp 1, A. McGowan 2, K. Kendall 3. Skipping Margaret Donaldson 1, Iris Evans 2, Alice Coles 3.

Between the races the lollie man ! was brought on to field, having bags I of lollies sewn all over his clothes, I but he proved an easy victim to the ' children, and he was fortunate to escape with his clothes when the children had done with him. The wheelbarow race was much enjoyed by the children, the following being prizewinners: Buckley and Mercer 1, Green and Wrightson 2, Hurley and Spooner 3. In the Sack race J. Lawson 1,. R. Morgan 2, H. Green 3. The married men's race brought out about 20 starters, the first three to catch the judges' eye being S. Parsons I,'C. Lv Dymock 2, H. C. Perry 3. The 100yds. handicap was the event of the day' for the older folks, being run in heats, 12 facing the starter. First heat: McDoncll 1, Perry 2; second heat: Munro 1, Thomas 2; third heat: Bray 1, Wilson 2. In the final Munro and McDoncll ran a dead heat, with Wilson 2nd. In the run-off McDoncll, on syds easily beat Munro, maintaining his start throughout. The Fire Brigade events were keenly contested by the competing teams, three teams starting in the two men coupling, Mortland and Eaton winning in 55 sees; Adair and MeClure 2nd, in 58 1/5 sees. The three men wet event was interesting, there being only One-fifth of a second between the two teams: Adair, Eaton MeClure, 38 sees, Ist; Mortland, Hanbury, Anderson, 38 1/5 sees. The day was finished up with a distribution of prizes amongst the children and a lollie scramble. The Town Hall was packed in the evening, when a splendid picture programme was screened, and two Chinese acrobats gave a fine performance. which was much enjoyed by those present.

DANCE AT BENNETT'S SIDING. A very enjoyable social and dance was held last night at Bennett's Siding, there being about 50 couples present. The proceeds of the dance are to be devoted to giving assistance to Mrs. Davies and family. Mr. Davies was unfortunately seriously hurt in a mill acident, and has been in the Palmeston North Hospital for twelve months. The organisers should be well pleased with their efforts, as the evening proved a huge success. The music, which was really excellent, was s; pplied by Messrs Ormond, Hall, Larson, Sinclair, ana Foss. Miss Mason gave a few Highland dances during the evening. The ladies of the district provided the supper, which was both plentiful and good. Mr Ei. 'Anderson made an efficient M.C.

DANCE AT THRES STARS

A very enjoyable dance was held in the Three Stars Theatre last night, about forty couples being present. The floor was in good order, and the music, which was supplied by Mrs. Webb, Miss E. Bray, Messrs UpclAirch and Foster, was up to their usual high standard, The proceeds of the social will be handed over to the Bennett's Siding relief fund. Mrs Treadwell kindly lent the piano.