PICNICS.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 52, 2 March 1909, Page 7

PICNICS.

X.Z. POWER-BOAT ASSOCtAIIOX. The New Zealand Power Boat Aswcfirion held a launch picnic at Pine Island oa Saturday afternoon last. About 20 boats ittended, carrying about 400 people. A pleasant time was spent on "shore, and the party returned to town about 8 o'clock. During tile- afternoon the ptiaes won at the last club races were presented by tne commodore, Mr A. Brett. ROSS ANT> G-LENDrNIXG, LTD. Tie annual picnic of the employees of Messrs Ross and Glendining, Ltd-, was held on Saturday last at Ferndale. The party proceeded to the picnic- ground In drags, and spent a thoroughly enjoyable day at this popular resort A. variety of sports were Indn'ged In, swimming, running, etc., and good form was displayed in tfie latter direction. The most exciting event was the tug-of-war. married v. single men, the single men beiny quite outclassed. After tea the party returned home, after what was votea by one and all a most enjoyable and successful oriting. KAPAI PICNIC. A party of O. A. Coles and Cb.'s employees and their friends, 130 to all. journeyed to Brown's Island on Saturday. On reaching the Is'and the picnickers quickly dispersed, reassembling at 12.30 and- at 5 o'clock to do justice to the provisions provided by the committee. Photographs of the party and of the committee were taken, and a sports programme, including children's races, was disposed of during the day, the arrangements beins made by the sports committee. Town was reached at 8 p.m., all having spent a most enjoyable day. The results of the races are as follows: — Kanal Handicap (Mr J. JlcNamara's trophy).—H. Parfit 1, Frith 2. T. Halsted 3. ■Married Men's Race (prize donated by firm). —H. Parfit 1. X. Halsted 2. Apprentices' Race (Mr Cornaga's prize). —H. Jordan 1. D-. Proctor 2. Taree-legged Race.—Frith and Goodwill 1_ Gtr's' Race (prizes donated by firm and Mrs Coles).—Miss A. Tucker 1, Miss Oldbury 2. Girls' Race, Apprentices (Mr W. Grlbble's prize).—Misa V. Taylor 1. A. AXD T. ■ BTJBT, I/TD. The sixth annual picnic of the employees of A. and T. Burt, Ltd.. together with their friends, was celebrated on Saturday last, the party numbering close oa 300, proceeding to TamaM in the B.a. Pttoitoi. wnlca was kindly provided by the nim. After lun-cn a Umgtnj sports programme was proceeded with. Interesting nnlshes being the order of the day. The numerous children were provided with a liberal supply of toys and lollies. In presenting the trophies to the successful competitors, Mr. Alex- Bnrt. jun.. In a neat speech referred to the rapid growth of the Auckland branch, and mentioned that this was In no small "measure due to the Interest and attention of each and every employee, and also expressed bis gratification at the kindly feelings existing between the firm and employees. In conclusion Hr. Burt eulogised the arrangements made by the committee, the completeness of which went to make one of the most enjoyable outings yet held by the firm- Before departing, a hearty rote of ttmnlra was tendered to Messrs. Goodfellow for the kind use of their property. The sports resulted as follows:— Apprentices' Handicap, 100 yards. — T. Sheehan. 6yds, 1: F. Kronfeld, syds, 2; J. Leßge. 2yds, 3. A. and T. Burfs Handicap, 10yds. Gold medal presented by Mr. A. Buxt, jun. (47 entrants!.—J. Sarney. owes 3yds. 1: T. Sheehan. Gyds. 2: C. 'Warren, lo yds. 3. Staff Handicap. 100 yds.—P. Brown, a yds, 1; C. Fraser, 6yds, 2; A- Hinman, 6yds, 3. Journeyman's Handicap. 100 yds. — A. J. Byren, Byds, 1; J. Clark, acr., 2; C. 'Warren, lOvds. 3. Plumbers' Handicap, MOyds.— J. Clark, scr.. 1: T. Martin, 4yds, 2; W. Smith, jun., -yds. 3. ■Relay Eaci».—Plumbers' team. 1: ware house team. 2: engineers' team. 3. Siamese Race. 75yds.— J. Sarney and P Brown. 1: W. Wheeler and H. Lee. 2. Visitors' Handicap. 100yds.—Mr. Laing, 1 Mr. H. A. Dargaville. 2. Cr-ws' Race (drawn for). —Captain H Brndney. 1. Married Ladles' (drawn for).—lire. E. J Westwood. 1: Mrs. Price, 2. Slnsl* Ladies".—Miss taugley. 1; -Misi Walsh, 2; Miss Woodham. 3. MESSRS. SARGOOD. SOX, A3TD EWES LTD. Messrs. Sargood, Son and Ewen's Ltd. annual picnic was held last Saturday February 27th. when about three hund red employees and their friends pro ceeded to Cowes' Bay. per Wafcatere The weather being perfect lor sue] an event, it was unanimously voted a mos enjoyable and successful day. Marriage" band provided an excellent programme o music A very lengthy list of sports wa engineered through promptly, without hitch producing close and exefdnjr nnishe In almost every event, great credit bein due to the difflcurt task of handtcapptns b Messrs. Bedford, Atkins, and Murray Her a word of praise is due to Uγ. Oscar Xc son. the secretary, who was indefatigabl* and was ably supported by an energetl committee In Messrs. Christie Cannin; Bedford. Sellars. and Smith. " Mr. Dickey filled the position of starter in hi well-known manner, none of the would-b "nylns starters" being able to set awa before the pistol was fired under his watci faJ. hawk-like eye. After Mrs. Flnlayso had presented the prizes to the successfi competitors, Mr. C. H. Jones asked thos present to thank the company for giving tl day's holiday by giving three cheers f< the managaing director (Mr. T. Finlayson He thought it was a bigger success than ar previous picnic, and must be a revelatic to any new members of the staff to noti( the great Interest Mr. Finlayson took ! the staff, and their thanks were also di fnr the several handsome prizes presentf by the firm. Three hearty cheers we: then given, with musical honours, for M and Mrs. Finlayson. Mr. A. Stewart thi remarked that Mr. Sargood was unab to be present, but in a telegram receivi from him, Mr. Finlayson tras asked to co vey to the staff his best wishes for a hapi and successful outing. He (Mr. Stewai thought that as Mr. Sargood was leavti for the Old World, it was a fitting. occasi< for the company present to wish him pleasant voyage and safe return to X« Zealand. Mr. Finlayson, on behalf of t] Company and Mrs- Finlayson. thanked tho present for the cordial manner Mr. Jon< proposal was received. It. was very pies Ing for him to se* all had spent such happy day, and he hoped to see them all the same deck next year on a similar < casion. He was also pleased to notice t nice feeling existing between the staff aj the company, his aim being to always t and make all happy and comfortable possible. In conclusion, he called for chef , for absent friends, coupling it with t ' name of Mr. H. C. Tewsley. The follow! . is a list of prize-winners:— Boys' Swimming .Ba.ce, 60 yds (under 1 —H. Knleht (scratch) 1, H. Bly-th (Is) 2. • iSargooays Swimming Handicap, 50yds. ." H. Knight (scratch) 1, E. Allen (7a) 2. Greasy Boom. —E. -Acmstrong 1, K. All I • " 1 iE -ys' Handicap, TOyte (under 18.— i Virtue (6yds) 1, H. Balldon (2yds) 2. . Girls' Race. 12 and under.—Miss Mag; ■ Cann 1, Miss Annie Dormant 2. 1 Saok Race. —R. Allen 1, H. Knight 2. » Boys. 12 years and under. —Tracy 2>e!s : 1, A. 'MeOmish 2. ■ Department Managers' Race, layds.— Cornish (6yds) 1, A. E. Smith (scratch) 2 Sargood Handicap (final Jieat). —Price I Murray 2, .Parsons 3. * ! Potato Race.—A. Slater 1, C. Murray 2. L-aTLies' Race, 50yds (staff ouly>.—M "* Banan (3yds) 1, iliss Patterson (scratch) ' Travellers' Handicap, 75yds.—C. Arcl . (lyd) 1, A. Canning (4yds) 2. Ladies' Race, 75yds.—Miss Violet 1 . Camish 1. (Miss .A. Bushinore 2. ' Siamese .Rare.— Comiah and Sellers t> Harry and Bedford '2. Storemen and Packers' Race, 75yds.— -. Trice 1. H. 2. , Department Relay Race. —Haberdash* Team 1, Hosiery Department Team 2. L- Married Ladies' Race. —Mrs Bell 1, 5 i. Henderson 2. Wheelbarrow Race.—F. Atkins and 0 Doug'.as VT. Virtue and H. Baildon 2. i, Thread the Needle.—C. Murray 1, A. Smith 2. Obstacle Eace.—T. Virtue (10yds) L Colgan 2. t, Spion Kop Contestj—R. H. Hansen 1, Bafldon 2. d Visitors' Race.—James Stanaway 1, !

The sports judges were: Messrs T. Fin! son, A- D. Stewart, C. H. Jones, J. Br anan, H. B. Itester, W. M. Cnapm starter, M.r W. Dickey; clerk o( «mi Mr J. C. B. Sellars; handlcapp«r« llessn Bedford, F. -A-tkias, C Murray; lion, se tary, Hx O. V. Nelson; (ports commit Messrs C. H. Chrlatie, 4- Canning, A. Campbell, -VT, Be««d, U, y fi