STAFF PICNIC

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 February 1939, Page 7

STAFF PICNIC

FIRM OF J. C. EWINGTON

ENJOYABLE DAY AT RIVERSDALE

The road to that popular seaside resort, Riversdale beach, was a very busy one at the weekend. From early morning until-' midday cars and motor buses crowded with happy children and adults made their way to the beach to take part in the annual picnic of the staff of Mr J. C. Ewington. As usual, a most enjoyable time was spent —swimming, competitions, novelty events and races keeping everybody busy and happy. The star atraction of the day was . the departmental relay race for a handsome cup, the Foundry and Blacksmiths’ team taking the field for the final to the strains of "The Stars and Stripes.” After a most exciting race Jack Watt (Moulders) stayed off a most determined challenge by Ike Sutherland to just win amidst a scene of great enthusiasm and much cheering.

After the cup had been presented to the winners by Mr J. Ewington the teams with banners flying left the field, their marching and technique being a credit to them. The surf races, bun-eating and obstacle races created considerable interest.

The following were the results of the principal events: — Staff surf race: B. Clarke 1, J. Watt 2, R. Ordish 3. Open surf race: J. Watt 1, Hargood 2, Arthur Ewington 3. Staff 75yds race: R. Dale 1, Ike Sutherland 2, A. Curtis 3.

Visitors’ 75yds race: Jim Hanley 1, F. Philips 2. Ladies’ surf race: Miss Hanley 1, Janet Watt 2.

Putting the shot: W. Watt (34ft 9 in) 1; I. Sutherland 2; J. Whall 3. Potato race, ladies: Janet Watt 1; men, Eric Wickens 1.

Ladies’ 75yds handicap: Miss Hanley 1, Miss Brogden 2, Miss Wright 3. Obstacle race: W. Percy 1, Eric Wickens 2.

Pick-a-back race: W. Percy and B. Sayers 1; I. Sutherland and Betty Watt 2.

Bun eating, men: E. Hargood 1, G. Simonsen 2; ladies, Janet Watt 1, Betty Watt 2. At the conclusion of a most enjoyable day presentations were made to Mrs Joe Ewington and Miss Betty Watt for their valuable assistance.

The staff thank most heartily Messrs Toxward, Taylor, Percy and Billy Jones for their generosity and kindness for helping to make the picnic the great success it was.