PICNICS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17707, 8 March 1923, Page 5

PICNICS.

GLENTUNNEL SCHOOL. The Glentunnel School Pionio »m held at the Hawkins bridge, Waddington. About 100 children and adults made the journey in Ma C. Stuart's motor trucks, and up till midday an enjoyable time was spent. A trip was made to the Waimakariri Gorge bridge during the morning. Bananaß, apples, and sweets were distributed to the children, and a. good sports programme was run OfE. After midday the weather became threatening, and at 2 p.m. steady ""» set in, causing a hasty return home. The sports resulted as follows: Girls—five years: Mabel Bisphan, 1. Seven, years: Madge Hinks 1, Joan Weastell and Molly Stuart (equal) 2. Eight years: Nettie Hinks 1, Annie Affleck 2, Daphne Thomas S. Nine years: Tassie Todd 1, Queeme Workman 2. Ten years: Violet Bisphan 1, Edessa Affleck 2, Clarice Ltike 3. Eleven years: Adelene Pollard 1, Olive Weastell 2, Ivy Davidson 3. Twelve years: Duloie Hinks 1, Annie Harrison 2. Gwyneth Charles 3. Thirteen years: Rose Mitchell 1, Ella Aitken 2, Stella Greig 8. Over 13 years: Edna Weastell 1, Hazel Everett 2. " Boys—Five years: Eric Hartstonge 1, Richard Luke 2. Six years: Verdun''Atfleck 1, Jack Hartstonge 2, Charlie Prestidge 3. Seven years: Jim Bisphan 1, Veran Pollard and Dick Workman (equal) 2. Bight vears: Charlie Teale 1. Nine years: Willie Teale 1, Jim Hartstonge 1, Fred. Mitchell 8. Ten years: Steel Pearson 1, Jack Harrison 2, Trevor Charles 8. Eleven years: Tom Bisphan 1, Jack Mitchell 2, Rennie Todd 3. Twelve years: George Kelcher 1. Thirteen years: Colin Stuart 1, Walter Pollard 2. Over 13 years: Dave Pearson 1, Jack Bisphan 2, Gordon Willis 8. Three-legged Race—Edna Weastell and Annie Harrison 1, Rose Mitchell and Violet Davidson 2, Ivy Davidson and Adelene Pollard 3. Relay Race (lour in team)— Tom Bisphan, George Kinjr, Len Blair, and Jack Mitchell 1; Bryce Smith, Walter Pollard, Bermie Todd, and Glyn Owen 2; Gordon Willis, Dave Pearson, Colin Stuart, and Jack Bisphan 3. Wheelbarrow Race —Hennie Todd and Jack Mitchell 1, Len Blair and Glyn Owen 2, Dave Pearson and Gordon Willis 3.

Potato Race—Rose Mitchell 1, Adelene Pollard 2, Violet Davidson 3. Marble and Spoon Race—Stella Greig- 1, Annie Harrison 2, Dulcie Hinks 3. Long Jump—Dave Pearson 1, Len Blair 2, George King 3. Boys' Blindfold Race—Tom Bisphan 1, Trevor Charles 2, Jack Bisphan 3. Girls' Blindfold Race—Adelene Pollard 1, Violet Davidson 2, Stella Greig 3. Stepping—Edna .Weastell t252\ Violet Davidson (182) 2, Gwyneth Charles (181) 8. PAYNTER AND HAMILTON, LTD. The employees of Paynter and Hamilton, Ltd. held their annual picnic on Saturday, when about 200 people were conveyed in motors to Stewart's Gully. A splendid programme of sports had been arranged, ajid the day proved to be a most enjoyable one. The following is a list of prize winners:— Firm's Handicap—L. Woodcock 1, J. Kenworthy 2, F. Hamilton 3. Visitors' Race—J. Howell 1, J. Gibson 2. Married Women's Race —Mrs Moir 1, Mrs Slater 2. . Single Women's Race—Miss Woodcock 1, Miss Bone 2, Miss Edwards 3. Apprentices' Race —J. Hunter 1, C. Savers 2, J. Lees 3. Over 40 years—J. Kenworthy 1, W. Simpson 2, P. Edwards 3. Committeemen's Race—F. Judkine 1, J. Kenworthy 2 C. O'Neil 3. Women's Race (special prize)—Mts Wilson 1 Miss Hulston 2, Miss Edwards 3. 'Egg and Spoon Race (men)—S. Gibson 1, —. Kirk 2. Women: Mrs Moir 1, Mrs Paynter 2. „ _ .„ Sack Race—Halligan 1, B. Hamilton 2. Three-legged Race (boys under 16)—Bruce Hamilton and Neil Hamilton 1, Jack Fry and Jim Fry 2. Three-legged Race (ladies and gents)—L. Wcodoock and Mrs Woodcock 1, Moir and Mrs Moir 2. _ Three-legged Race (giTls)-Joan Burt and Berta Donovan 1, Daisy Weckeseer and Mabel Mitchell 2. School Boys' Race—Jack Fry 1, aeil Hamikon 2, L. Wagner 3. Children's Race, under 6—Ruth Simpson 1, L. Judkinn 2, Edna Mitchell 3. Children's Race, 10 to 12—Mona Grey 3. M. Mitchell 2, D. Manning 3 Boys under 10—Leslie Caaton 1, Roland Grey 2, L. Judkina 8.

Girls, 12. to .16—Daisy Weckeeser 1, Doris Brook 2, B. Donovan 3. Boys under 16—Bruce Hamilton 1, Jim FT 2 - . „ Boys under 13—Jim Fry 1, S. Bardsley 2, Jack Godman" .8. Girls, under 10—Joan Burt 1, Molly Simpson 2, Jean Simpson 8. Children's Consolation Races—First:Hazel Hamilton 1, R. Hamilton 2, R. Kenworthy 3. Second-: T. Mitchell 1, R. Simpson 2, M. Grey 8. Third: F. Weokesser 1, D. Weckesser 2, I. Bloxham 3. Nail-driving Competition—Mrs O'Neil 1, Mrs Judkins 2. Tug-of-war—J. Fry's team 1. Besides a liberal quantity of suitable prizes, soft drinks and fruit were distributed, also a large number of toys for the little ones. The o-rrang-ements reflected great Ciedit on the committee. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS. The annual picnio of the Islington, Freezing Works employees and their friends was held on Saturday at the Amberley Domain. In spite of the threatening state of the weather there was a good attendance, and the day passed very happily for all concerned. The sports programmes were both well contested, and there was a great keenness on the part of the children. For these last there was a eupply of toys and sweets, which helped to add to the charm of a day in the country. After the sports programme had been concluded, Sir Francis Boys called for three cheers for the committee, and for all who had been in any way instrumental in making the picnio a success. Cheers were given for Sir Francis and Lady Boys, after which Lady Boya presented the prize. Following is a list of winners: 75yds Handicap—B. McGregor 1, E. Taylor 2, H. Wilson 3. 100 yds Handicap—W. Rankin 1, H. Wilson 2, W. Davis 8. Boys under 18—C. Stuart 1. Cycle Race, 5 miles—J. Moffat 1, C. Stewart 2, C. Bowers 3. Relay Race—Mackie's Team 1. Married Women's Race —Mrs Pearce 1, Mrs Lodge 2, Mrs Cook 3. Stepping—W. Payne 1. Married Men's Knight 1, B. McGregor 2. H. McGregor S: Visitors : Racp—Kelly 1, Stuart 2. Guessing Competition—Mrs Watson and Mr P. Brown tie.

Single Women's Race—Miss Dewe 1, Mise Forsel 2, Miss Fuller 3.