PICNICS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21710, 18 February 1936, Page 9

PICNICS

RICCARTON SCHOOL The Riccarton School picnic was held at DuhsandeU Domain on Saturday. Ideal weather conditions, prevailing, rAbout 300 people attended. 'A big sports programme, was held during the day under the supervision of the headmaster, Mr V. JGamble, and the ‘teachers, members of the school committee, and irlepds of the school. Ice-cream, fruit, nuts, and soft drinks- were- given to the children. The following are the results of the races;— 35 Yards, under six years— Boys; D. Maddens 1. 1. Burns 2. J. Lpngley- 3. . Girls: E. Marison 1. M. Tucker 2, Jean Hamilton 3. 25 Yards, under seven years—Boys; I. Hastie /1. E. Hussey 2. D. Alloway- 3. Girls: Joyce Manson 1, Enid Bennett 2, Betty Bowntree 3. 60 Yards, under eight years—Boys: K. Wilson 1, J. Ainsworth 2. B. liongley 3. Girls: M. Andrews. 1. B. McSweeney 2, B. Wootton 3. 75 Yards, under nine years—Boys: I: Gregor 1* A. Ash 2, K. Payne 3. Girls: S, , Gibson ,1. P. Barton 2.. H. Bowman 3. 75 Yards, under 10 years—Boys: W- Be Tbler l. H. Fisher 2, R. Leith ,3. Girls: B. Barr 1. K. Ainsworth 2, B. Gibson 3. 75 Yards, under H years—Boys: M. Sweeney 1, B. Kearney 2, N. Henderson 3. Girls: M, Turner 1., P. Ainsworth 2,; K. Ritchie 3. 100 Yards, under 12—Boys; P. SteWart l. F. Harrison 2, A. Cox 3. Girls:. J. Blakeway I. A. Todd 2,. M. Conza and D. King (equal) 3. , 100 / Yards,, under 14 years— Boys :N. Chick 1, N, Bovill 2. B. Crawford 3. Girls: J. Andrews 1, P; Blakeway 2, J. Bovill 3.. 100 Yards Open Champion* ship—Boys; K. Chick 1. R. Crawford 2, N. Bovill 3. Girls: J. Andrews 1, I. Blakeway 2, N. Eaton 3. -Potato ' Race, under 12 years—Boys: F. Harrison I. Girls: P. Ainsworth 1. Potato Race, open —Boys: J. Booth 1. Girls: J. Bovill 1. Siamese Race, under 12' years—BOys: I. Timms and B. Garrett 1. Girls: C. Bannister and P. Ainsworth 1. Siamese Race,’ open—Boys: C. Gibson and B. Grainger 1. Girls: J.- Andrews and N. Eaton 1. Under five years—Boys: D. Mangels 1, B. Prestidge 2, J. Hussy 3. Girls: Margaret Ritchie 1. Bona Andrews 2, Joan Conza 3. Sack Race, under 12 years—Boys: R. Andrews l, M. .Wootton 2. A. Cox 3. Girls: I. Blakeway 1, K. Ainsworth 2, B. Gibson 3. Sack Race, open—Boys: C. Gibson X, R. De Rungs 2, 8.. Bannister 3: Girls: J. Moore 1. E. Denney 2, E.' Vogel 3-Former pupils—Boys: E. Gamier 1. Girls: Miss De Thler.l. Mothers’ Race—Mrs Mangels 1, Mrs 2, Fathers’ Race— S. Hamilton l„L. De Thier 2/Sack.Race, Men—L. De Thier X. •> Sa§k;Rgce, Ladies— Mrs Mangels X. Cigarette . Race—Men: Hamilton 1. Women; Mrs Mangels 1. Women’s Stepping * Competition—Mrs E. Andrews 1, -Mrs Yates 2,' Mrs L. .Wootton 3. Men’s.Stopping Competition—F. Platt I, F. Bowman 2. Boys ;underl3_years— B. Grainger 1, D. Fisher 2,* B. De things 3. Special Prize-Largest family .on ground. Mr and Mrs M. Conza. \ T. .ARMSTRONG AND COMPANY Ipspite, of weather, >there, was a most enjoyable gathering of, the staff of Messrs (P, Ciotor nanv* Ltd..,at theASaikukiu picnic,grounds, about 250 attending. r lce-creairi and sweets were provided for the children. The sports programme wasUtt charge pi Messrs Alex; Smart and Edward..O’Connell. 1 Mr! -Alex, ptosented theorizes at the close ' 1 ,• . Wonven; J. Gracte 1, P. Patterson 2. : 75 .Yards Single Women’s". Handicap** Peggy Keogh 1. 2, _7sYar^Mmied

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