PICNIC AT HENDERSON.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 65, 16 March 1908, Page 6

PICNIC AT HENDERSON.

The animal picnic of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.. Ltd.. was held on Saturday, the 11th Inst., on the' fine-ly-situated grounds of Mr B. F. Cranwell, '"The Falls," Hendersou. a most enjoyable day beiug spent by all concerned, and a ieugrhy unit varied programme of snoits entered upon with -rent zest. A spacious marquee, erected by Mr Cranwell anu- assistants, formed the diniiis hall, and the catering of Mr A. W. Bussey. a local tradesman, proved excellent. A cricket match between mixed teams, ladies and gentlemen, captained by Messrs Bodle. and Holder, proved diverting to the spectators. Mr Bodje's team winning by a handsome majority. Luncheon partaken of. races by the juniors, ladies handicap, office juniors, aquatic sports, diving contests, swimming in order named, the last item providing intense enjoyment to the spectators, by the variety of styles of taking the water shown by the competitors. A water shute as a finale, the vehicle precipitating its living cargo into the falls basin, proved highly mirth-provoking. Mr Cranfell as a worker was energy personified in his efforts for the comfort of all. Teams, picked by Mr H. O. Nolan and Mr "Wallace, struggled for supremacy in a tug of war. a third trial proving necessary. A most exciting conflict Homeric in its intensity, ensued. Mr Nolan's team proving victors after a great struggle. Tea was partaken of. and a reluctant move made to the station. On the homeward journey the genial Mr Nolnn presented the juniors with prizes all round, much to the joy of the younger contingent.

The results of the various events are as under:—

•Tuuior Handicap.—Davis 1, Dodson ° Pouneney 3. '

Ladies' Race.—Miss Atkins 1. Mrs Sims 2 Swimming.—Tonks 1, Dodson 2 Diving.—Tonks 1. Dodson 2. Long Distance Dive.—Dodson 1, Tonks *» Cranwell 3.

(Creasy Boom.—Tonks 1. Cranwell ° Cricket Match—Mr Bodle's team 100 Mr Holder's 4.">. Tug of War (teams picked by Mr Nolan anri Mr Wallace).—Won by Mr Nolan's team.

Tho Devonport Ferry Company notify excursions to-morrow to St. Holier"? Bay and Rangitoto, leaving at 10.45 a.m., and 2 p.m. STILL BETTER. "Did you ever see this one?"' inquired the funny man. "You can take two letters from 'money' and leave only one. See how it's done?" "Sure," replied the postal clerk, "and if I wanted to I could take money from two letters and leave absolutely nothing."