BURNETT’S SIDING PICNIC AND SPORTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3452, 6 April 1920, Page 4

BURNETT’S SIDING PICNIC AND SPORTS.

Fa\‘ollred with beautiful summer Weather and glorious sunshine, the Picnic and SiJ;t'l‘s held at lr‘-ennetifs Siding yestei-nay \\'er<= an ‘at. gualilied tsuccess. There was a pugs __._,wd of interested spectators IJIGSGIIT, many 001111115 from Taihape, and Uugro were also 1-‘‘'*'-‘*ll‘? “I‘ull.V familiu-. faces from ‘lei;-laukaiva, Pnheokanu, Taoroa_., and the out-country. it was very interesting among the latter to listen as. they swopped stories about hcrses, they -had Known or owned, and then-_ -iexperiences in the past, being ';emm_ iscent of the early days of the Taihape district in the making. 'l‘he. picnic was held in _Mr J. A. Anders.on’s paddock, and all arrangements for the convenience of the competitors and the enjoyment of the onlookers were very complete. Mr J. A. Anderson, as usual, was hospitality itself, looking «after the materialwants of his many friends in a genserous manner, while 2-{rs Anderson, iwith her chamcteristic xvarin-hearted~ tneszs, attended to the needs of ‘theladies. The picnic was run almost {entirely by the younger generation, and they are to be complimented on" their efforts, which niaterialised in a. thoroughly enjoyable after-noon’s out‘ing. The focus of attraction as, was lonly to be expected in 2. district like hours the competitions among the. horses and‘ ponies“, the jumping ill both classes being of a high «standard, nnmarred bf’ a single accl”u'e‘n’t. The pedestrian events brought. out ‘large-. fields and very close competition, par-» ticnarly in the high jump. which‘ had about a dozen competitors. The finish. in this event was ffiiiglit out ‘R.. Smith and P. Og’Conllell, who deadheated for first place, the height !cleared being 4ft. 11in. The follow'ing were the officials acting‘ during, fthe day: President, Mr J. A. Ander.son; Vice—Presidents, Messrs J. W. klvilliains, S. Beban, W. J. McLennan, D. Neagle; Judge, Mr ‘A. K. Overton; Treasurer," Mr ‘Gerald Murphy; Sect retary, Mr E. J. Anderson; Commit,tee, Messrs F. Larsen, K. Anderson, iR. Bray, E, Sinclair, J. Stead, A.’ ,lam, R. Sinclair, L. Anderson,’ _.I. Siniclair, T. Bradley, F. Donovan, J. 17611lovan, and Gus. Murphy.

The enjoyment of 'the juveniles was also catered for, and there were numerous races fun in the earlier part of the afternoon. I Following are the I'es<ults of the various events:— Maiden Pony.——W. Anderson 1, R.. Anderson 2. ‘ 3‘ Open Pony,—-F. Donovan 1, G. Murphy 2. ' » Maiden Hlmter.——R. Sinclair 1, WMurphy 2. Open I-lun’ter.——-R. Bryan 1, R. Sinclair 2. . ’ Consolation .lump.—~T. Dev-.~.ne 1, E. J. Anderson 2.‘ Rescue Race, on »holseback, —— W.‘ Murphy 1. Thread the Needle;—¥ I\'fiSS' Murphy 1. '. Stockman’s Race.—E. Si.nc]ai'r 1. Married Wonlen’s Race.-—Mrs Hamley 1, - . Singlé Menfs Race.——-J. Williams 1. A Hop, Step and Jump.—-VV. Pine 1,. T. Swenson 2.

High Jump. R. Smith and P. O’Connell deat heat. Height 4ft. 11in. Nziil Driving.———Mrs Bolton 1, Mrs. Clark 2.

I Stepping the‘ Distance.——S. Beban (28ydg 11111., correct distance) 1, Miss }Anderson (2Byds. 12in.) 2, , i The last event was got ofi in good ltime, and a very pleasant and enjoyiable outing brought to a close, the hope being frequently expressed" that" the functiofi’\’vould become an annual one. As fitting Wind-‘up to a pleasant afternoon, the dance held in the hall‘ in the evening was a. great success. Though rather too crowded for complete enjoyment, those present were out to have a good time, and judging by the -happy faces _of the dancers as they nmnoevured their way through ‘the crowd, this wish was gratified. 'Dan‘cing was kept up till the first shaft of light across the hill warned “the dancers that another day was 'breaking. First-cla'ss music was provided :by Mr J. Sinclair, abljr assisted ’bY .\lesdz2.nles Jones and Hall. A ‘Maori nlai<l& Whose name We could not ascertain and Mr J. Potts. Messrs E. J. Anderson and W. Murphy made most efficient Ms’.C., and they were indefatigable in attending to ‘the comfoft and enjoyment of the dancers. AL. bounteous supper was provided in the style characteristic of the ladies of Bennettfs Siding.