MUNICIPAL STAFF'S PICNIC.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18601, 28 January 1926, Page 7

MUNICIPAL STAFF'S PICNIC.

$ The Municipal Staff annual picnic was held at Pigeon Bay last Saturday. The' trip was made in perfect weather, although the sea was very choppy. Swimming was indulged in by a large number, while the remainder amused themselves playing cricket, rounders, etc. The John Anderson left for home at 5.30 p.m., while the tug Lyttelton left at 8.15 p.m., carrying, tie young folk, who had been dancing in the hall till that hour. In the afternoon, the sports were held, while the Municipal Orchestra played spirited music. The following were the results of the races:— Married Ladies—Mrs Kiven 1, Mrs Carson 2.

Single Ladies—Mi3s Dirk 1, Miaa Eames 2. Three-legged—Miss Mitchell and W. Peckham 1, Miss S. Poison and E. Poison 2. Wheelbarrow—Miss Dirk and I. Pitcaithly 1. Miss Feltham and H. Knight 2. 'juniors, under 18—D. "Wilkinson 1, J. Dawe 2. Single Men—T. Kelson 1, J. McKenzje2. Married Men—R. McGeo 1, D. E. Carson 2. Potato Eace—T. Nelson 1, J. McKenzie 2. Comniitteo Eace—C. Juriss 1, B. McGee 2. _ Juniors, under 13— G. Dawo 1, D. Adams 2. Children's Races—Boys, 5 and r.nder 7: R. Dixon 1, F. Foley and N. McKay deadhcat 2. Seven and under nine: G., Gibson 1, JI. Foley 2. Nino and under Jl: Dawo l] J. Dixon 2. Eleven and under 14: D. Adams 1, C. Shearer 2. Girls—Five and under 1: E. Shearer 1, N. Walker 2. Seven and under nine: E. Adams 1, E. Shearer 2. Kino and under 11: M. Hall and R. Johnstono 1, J. "Wilkinson 2. Eleven and under 11: A. Dawe 1, M. Hall 2. Much credit is duo to the energetic committee, comprising: H. "Wilkinson, R. McGee, A. A. Boot, C. Juriss, R. B. Johnstone, and G. A. Morris (bon. secretary).