PICNICS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 41, 18 February 1929, Page 18

PICNICS.

— » NORTH DLVONPOKT RATEPAYERS. A very enjoyable picnic, arr;inged by the North )l<>vi>ii|iuri Ratepayers' Association, was hold mi Mr. T. E. MeKetteridge's farm, Snniiybrao Itund. Takapuna, on Saturday afternoon. Nfiirly .">«►<» people wen; present. and an extensive programme of amusements was generally appreciated. At the conclusion of the day* spurt, thr May. it- of Devon port. Mr. E. Aldrldgc. «:n behalf of the general puMic. expressed thci- appreciation of the line day's amusement provided, and three I hearty rimers were given for the commit-I toe responsible for the successful outing. The general supervision was in the capable hands of Mr. B. L. Smith, president of the association, assisted by the secretary. Miss (J. Smith. The following officers were in charge of the various sub-committees : Catering, Mrs. U. Ewlngtou and Mrs. \V. Perks; bus transport, Messrs. Smith and Kin?; sports. Mr. S. Clark: prizes, Mrs. Parry: children's toys, Mrs. Morgan; cartage. Mr. <i. Ewiiigton; officers for the day included, judges, Messrs. 1. Massey, \Y. S. Campbell. Walsh and A. tlankins : starter and handicapper. Mr. T. C. Fafquharson. The following were the prize winners : — Juvenile races were won by : Gloria Malier, Louis Xminorhy. Herbert Moyle, B. Ilolloway. X. Kitchenman. R. Hoiloway, lies Folia*. Annie Johnston. Ted Clist. Margaret Paterson. School Boys Half-mile—Ted Clist, 1: Keith Massey, 2. Cirls' Skipping.—Dorothy Hall. 1 ; Conuy Simpson and Jean Tingle, dead hnat, 2. Boys' Sack Race. —Ted Clist. 1 ; Keith Massey. 2. Girls" Sack Race. —Iris Nicholas, 1 ; Irene Standfcurd, 2. Boys' Novelty Race.—Ted Clist I, Nor- i man Parry, 2. Girls' Medley.—lrene Standford. 1: Contiey Simpson. *_'. Young Ladies' Face.—'Hazel Clist. 1 ; Kathleen Hale. 2. Open Men's Championship, 100 Yards.— F. J. Murphy. 1 : W. lathgow. 2. Single Ladies' Race. —Glad Smith, 1 ; If one f*iygo. 2. Married Men's Race.— R. Cordes. 1 : R. Clark. 2. Married Ladies' Race. — Mrs. Watson. 1 : Mrs. Marshall, 2. Bandsmen's Race.—ll. Creamer, 1 ; C. Nicholson. •_'. Wnl YVai Race (men). —O. Hale, 1 ; Bob Briggs. 2. Ladies' Potatoes on Plate. —Glad Smith, 1 ; Bene Slygo. 2. Banner Competition.—Lake Road. II points, 1 ; Ngataringa Road and Hinemoa Avenue " points. 2. Bottle on Head (men). —Parry, 1; O'Connor. 2. Couples" Whistling Race. —Miss E. W. Guv. 1 : Rene Slygo. 2. Old Buffers' Race. —F. Murphv. 1 ; S. Moyle. 2. Open Ladies' Balloon Race.—Miss M. Morgan. 1. Running Long Jump.—D. Briggs. 1. Ladies' Darts : Mrs. Bowden. Cents" : Mr. Rykers. Ladies" Ouoits. — Miss K. Hale. Cents': S. Movie. Indies' Nail Driving. — Miss Mcl-'et teridgo. Cents' : Mr. P. A. Johnson. Treasure Hunt. —Colin Karquharson. jun.. 1 ; 11. Folia?, 2. Ladies' Committee Competition.—Mr.-,. Budgeon. sen. Cents' Committee Competition.—Mr. W. l.ltligow. Cricket Club Cake.— Mr. H. Harper. iPeas in Bottle.— Mr. P. A. Jolinson'i guest, 1050. Actual number, 1050.