FEMALE FORESTERS' PICNIC.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 47, 25 February 1895, Page 2

FEMALE FORESTERS' PICNIC.

The picnic held at Pine Island on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Court Chiaman Branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters in Auckland, was a greatsuccess, and proved most enjoyable, as well as a financial success. The last return steamer, with excursionists reached town about nine o'clock ab night. Bro. E. Nordon acted as starter of the races, the judges of the sports being District Chief Ranger Bro, J. Stichburyi and P.D.C. R. Keesing, while a Committee of four attended to' the handicapping.' The starting gave general satisfaction. In the morning a number of children's rapes were held, . .

The sports were well contested, and credit is due to the officials of the day for the energy: which they manifested in the afternoon's amusement. The following were the results of the spbrta :-—

Maiden Race, 100 yds. — Firsb heab : Howard, 1; -Heap, 2. Second heab : Payne, 1 : Barton, 2.' Final : Barton, 1 ; Payne, 2 ; Heap, 3. '.'■:'■ Couro Chisman Handicap. — Sister Brookes, 1; Sister J, Garra,b.b, 2; Sister McMillan, 3. • ■ . .

Financial Foresters' Handicap; lOOyde;— Bro. W. Purdy, 1; Bro. E. Wilson, 2; Bro. Darby, 3.

.„ 75 Yarda.Qpw-First/beat; E. T> Wilson, 1; Howard, 2. Second heat:■ M. Freeney, 1; Nichols, 2. Third heat: Borton, 1; F. R, Bailey, 2. Fina.l heat: Nichols; 1; Freeney, 2; Burton, 3*' E. T. Wilson, 4. In tin's race a protest was entered against the winning man. Juvenile Foresters' Handicap (under 15 years).—C. Goldsmith,!; F. Strong, 2 ;J. Feldman, 3. ;

Ladies, 75yds (open),—Miss R. Lewis, 1 ; Miss- Hutchinson, 2. The prize was initiation fees and six months contributions to .Court Chisman fpr the first and (jeoond competitors. ' ■ > Chief R.antrerß''Race,—Pro. B. VVilson, 1; Bro. D. K. Jones, 2.

Foresters' Wives' Raoe. — Mrs Anderson, 1 ; Mrs Pitman, 2. Mesdames Lepine and James ran a dead heab for third place twice. .

Hundred Yards Open Handicap.—First heat, Payne, % ; Heap, 2. Second heat, Freeny, 1; Cantell, 2. Third heat, Barton, 1; Downey, 2. Final, Freeny,11; Canbell, 2 ; Heap, 3. * Married Ladies' Handicap.—Mrs Pitman, 1 ; Mrs Hawkins. 2 ;' Mrs Anderaon, 3. " Old Buffers' ''Race.—Bro. T. Phillips, 1 ;'Bro. W. Kabtems, 2; Bro. M. Keesing, 3.

Cqqrt-.Chtsnaan Mayried Member?' HanLdicap.— Sister H.T. Garratt, 1; Sis. John PU-arretb, 2. ' '"'

Friendly Sociotiea' Handicap, 15Qydf>.— Heap (A.0.F.) 1 ; Cummins (N.1.0.0.F.), 2. A protest was entered in this race. ' Juvenile Foresters' Handicap.—^C. Rowe, 1; W. Welsh, 2. . ;

Ladies' Bracelet, —Miss Reed, 1; Miss Buckley, 2.

250 Yds Qpen Handicap. — Payne, 1; Heap, 2 ; Howard, 3. ■: A swimming race was won* by Brookes, after a good, contest. -

■As the excursionisbs left) the island in the steamer, hearty cheers were given for Mr Lee, bhe manager of tho inland, for his courbOßy to the visitors. Hunber's'Artillery Band .-was in. attendance during the day, andpinyed anumber of agreeable aelecbionß of music.