PICNICS.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14289, 27 February 1912, Page 8

PICNICS.

Due partly to the fact that there wero very few vessels in. port, but chiefly because of tho absence of the waterside* workers, who were holding their annual picnic, the waterfront at Lytteltcn wore a very deserted and quiet appearance yesterday. A long special -train, carrying several hundreds of. the waterside- workers and their wives, children and friends left Lyttelton shortly before 9 a.m. for Rangiora. Stops were mado at wayside ettions to pick up several hundreds of people, and the great party of picnicker* numbered about 1000 when the train left Christchurch. A very enjoyable outing was spent in the Rangiora Domain, the day being beautifully fine. The principal competitions resulted as follows:—Mother of largest family, Mrs Ringdon and Mrs J. Heron (each eight), equal; married men's race, L. Turner 1, J. Laurence 2; married women's race, Mrs Eden 1, Mrs Verao 2, Mrs Bailey 3;- human wheelbarrows, Kane and Gallagher 1, Stoor and Gillaid 2; 220 yds, J. Harrison 1, E. Gillard 2, L. Turner 3; single women's race, Miss R. Harrington 1, Miss McDonald 2'; tug-of-war, Bates's team; quoit match, J. Ratcliff 1, J. Morris 2; 150 yds race, W. Nelson 1, Wright 2; married women's race, Mrs Load—- 1, Mrs We:ne 2; skipping race, H. Smith 1, D. Fowlds 2, McDonald 3; sing'o womon's race, Miss F. Harper 1, Miss Fowlds 2; baby show Mrs Serra 1, Sirs Turner 2; girls, Mrs J. Lawrence 1, Mrs A. Lyes 2; ticket race, P. Kerr and M. McDonald 1; stevedores' handicap, P. Parrett i. VV. Seymore 2; hop, step and jump, S. Bamford 1, P. Kerr 2; sack race, F. Bowden 1, F. Williams 2. • What is regarded as the most successful to date of the "Carlyle" Implement Workß annual picnics was held at Governor's Bay on Saturday, when about two hundred employees, with families »nd friends, participated. A first-class programme of sports and novelty events was carried out. A hardworking and enthusiastic committee, of which Mr W. Stokes was chairman, materially assisted (o tho success of the. day. Mr Thos. W. Dent was an energetic hon. secretary. Both these officials. we:e tie rccipienst of _ hearty vote of thanks, proposed By Mr W. S. Newburgb, and carried with cheers, on board tho Purau on the return journey to Lyttelton. -Following aro tho results: — Carlyle handicap, P. Robertson 1, F. Ludbiook, 2; apprentices' race, F. Ludbrook 1, W. Gerrard 2: married men's race, J. Robertson 1, E. J. Ritchie 2; ladies' chain-stepping competition, Miss Ludbrook '1, Miss Bolt 2; young ladies' race, Miss Williams 1, Miss Douglas 2; nail-driving competition, Mrs J. Patterson 1, Mrs R. Thompson 2; thread-the-nt<edle race, Miss Bolt 1, Mis s Paton 2; wheelbarrow race, P. and J. Robertson 1, W. Gerrard and J. Hawthorne 2; high jump, P. Robortson 1, R. Briggs 2; hop, step and jump, J.. Robertson 1, P. Robertson 2; chalkin pig's eye, Mrs Watt 1, Mrs Calvert 2; tug-of-war, combined team 1, fitting shop team 2; comic song competition, Miss Bessie Phillips 1.

The annual picnic of .the Richmond Public School was held at Pearson Park, Oxford, on Friday, over 500 children and friends availing themselves of the outing. A most enjoyable day was spent, and during the afternoon a sports programme was carried out, with the following results:—Boys under 9, R, Webley 1, J. Peters 2, L. Suckling 3; boys under 10,' H. Stevens 1, G. Nichol.a 2, F. ■Clark 3; boys under 11, J. Fowler 1, MoTri* Bassett 2, H. Turner 3; boys under 12, A Watson 1, C. Trowbridge 2, J. Johnson 3; boys under 13, K. Allpress 1, N. Perry 2, L. Purdue 3; boys under 14, G. W. Watson I. D. Duggan 2, A. Muschamp 3; open race, T Johnson 1, H. Fiesher 2, J. Johnson 3; 220 yds beys' handicap, G. Watson 1, A. Watson 2, M. Johnson 3. Girls under 9, Lily Suckling 1, Me-.cer Budge 2, Dolly Clam 3; girls under 10, Olive Jcrman 1, Ame.ia Mills 2, Mono Clark 3; girls under. 11, May Palk 1, Ida Carter 2. M. Nicholls 3; girls under 12. May App.cyard 1, Gladys Rustell 2 C. Gibb 3; girls under 13, C. Cuaack 1, D. Turner 2, E. Stratford 3; girls under 14, D. Douglas 1, G. Faila 2, G. Barwill 3; girls' open race, Ivy Trowbridge 1, C. Cusack 2, G. Harwell 3; young ladies* race, Flo Mathieson 1, Dolly Kay 2; married women's race, Mrs Pentecost 1, Mrs Lister 2, M:s Peters 3; Richmond handicap, J. -Bcwden 1, M. Denby 2. Consolation racesBoys under 14, T. Nunan; girls under 14, Voller 1, Ethel Plunkett 2, Alice Gullick 3; committee race, S. Pentecost 1. H. B. Kay 2, E. C. Brown 3. i