BAKERS' PICNIC.

Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 3896, 17 January 1878, Page 3

BAKERS' PICNIC.

The fourth picnic of the master bakers of Christchurch and its vicinity took place yesterday. It was arranged that they should start from the Caversha—i Hotel, corner of St. Asaph and Madras streets, at 8 a.m., but it was half past-nine before all arrangements were completed, when the procession, numbering nearly seventy vehicles of various descriptions, was arranged in order by the marshals, Messrs T. B. Whitfield and P. Taylor, when the party, headed by the Cavalry Band and the marshals, proceeded on their way to a paddock in the occupation of Mr Miller, Harewood road, about one mile above Papanui Church. No time was lost by the party in -availing themselves of the various items of the programme, comprising in all eighteen events. The votaries of Terpsichore soon disported themselves to the alluring strains of the -Cavalry Band, which played a choice and varied selection of dance music, including ■everal new items. It is a noticeable feature ■that_ each succeeding gathering of this fraternity assumes larger proportions than its predecessor. At least a hundred more persons were present on this occasion than previously, and no exertions were spared on the part of the "master* of the rolls" to make their friends thoroughly at home and altogether comfortable. After the first four •events on the programme were disposed of, an adjournment was made to " creature comforts," which were provided in the most liberal manner by the master bakers for their employees and friends,the only " open sesame" ■to which was the affixing of a small piece of ribbon to one's button hole. The following were the events on the programme:— Boys* Race, under 16 years— 200 yards, handicap, let prize, 10s; 2nd, ss; 3rd, 2s 6d. Faville 1 F.Jones 2 Stark 3 -Carters* Race—2oo yards, handicap. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, 10s j 3rd, ss. H. Warman 1 W.Andrews 2 8. Butterfield 3 Masters' Race—2oo yards, handicap. Ist prize, 20s -, 2nd, 10s; 3rd, ss. Sunderland ... 1 Ritchie ... ... » 3kyk» 3

Walking Race —Half-mile, handicap; open to aIL Ist prize, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d. H.T.Mann 1 D.Neave 2

Trotting Match, for bakers' cart horses only; to be ridden by any one in the trade; one mile; entrance 2s 6d, handicap; entrance money divided between first and second horses. Ist prize, 20s : 2nd, 15s; 3rd, 10s. Mr Sunderland's Bobby l Mr Ebert's Deutschlander ... 2 Mr Broadley's Minnie 3 Six started. Mr. Sunderland had to give the others 60 yds start, in spite of which he won easily. La addition to the stakes he was presented by Mr A. Dunbar, saddler, of Cashel street, with a handsome riding whip. Sack Race —100 yds, open to all. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. G. Dempsey 1 Donohue ... 2 Running between Wickets, three minutes each. l6t prize, 10s; 2nd, 7s 6d ; 3rd, 5s j entrance money divided. Thompson (22 sec) 1 Ritchie (22* sec) 2 Donohue (23 sec) 3 Girls' Race, under 16—50 yds, handicap, let prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 5s ; 3rd, 2s 6d. E. A. Woodham 1 Maude TVfann ... ... ... 2 Jane Ebert 3 Three-legged Race, for journeymen and boys —100 yds. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, 7s 6d. Donohue and Roberts 1 Green and Palmer ... ... 2 Journeymen's Race, for men who work in the bakehouse only—2oo ydß, handicap. Ist prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, ss. A. Green 1 T. Berry • ... 2 A. Harris ... ... ... ... 3 Masters Boys' Race, under 9 [years, handicap. Ist prize, ss; 2nd, 2s 6d; 3rd, 2s. Taylor 1 Ebert 2 Williams 3 j Cup Race, value £2 2s, for all connected with the trade, with a prize of £1 Is for second man. Somers 1 T.Berry 2 Twelve ran. Trotting Match, as above—Winners of first race not allowed to compete. Mr Hopper's Champion 1 Mr Sunderland's Lily 2 Mr Sunderland's Scotch Jock ... 3 In addition to first prize, Mr Earnshaw gave a silver-mounted handsome riding whip. Running Long Jump>—Open to all. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, 7s 6d. Wm. Thompson 1 Donohne 2 Pig Race—Presented by Mr Plnmridge. Won by Donohue. Extra prize for defeated competitors in Cup Race—£l Is. G. Ritchie 1 W. T. Mann 2 An art union for master bakers' wives, and also one for wives of journeyman bakers, created great amusement. Some fifty prizes of a really superior class of goods were distributed, it happening that one prize—a cradle—fell to the lot of a childless couple, and another —a portable smoking table—fell to the share of persons totally incapable of appreciating the fragrant weed. At a few minutes to seven the procession was reformed. Mr Whitfield then called for three cheers for Mr Miller for his kindness in placing his commodious paddock at the disposal of 'the committee, and these were given* with, musical honors by the Cavalry Band. The Post-office was reached shortly after half-past seven, when three cheers were given for .the Cavalry Band. The procession dispersed, and so ended the fourth Bakers' Picnic.