PICNICS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21747, 1 April 1936, Page 3

PICNICS

WAINUI SCHOOL

The annual Wainui School picnic was held on the Wainui Domain. There was a large gathering of residents and visitors from the surrounding - bays and from Akaroa I

The following are the results of the sports—Boys, seven and under: "Mervyn Wright 1, Bob Timothy 2. Girls, under nine years: Doreen Wright 1, Beryl Idle 2, Hene Tikao 3. Boys, nine and under: Hex Macphail 1, Quenton Smith 2. Girls, under 11: Naomi Robinson 1, Marjorie Idle 2, Bean Timothy 3. Boys, under 11: Dick Wright 1. John Wright 2. Bruce Macphail 3. Girls, over 11: Jean Tikao 1, Percina Robinson 2. Boys, over 11: lan Macphail 1, Bucky Robinson 2, Ivan Humm 3. Toddlers' race: Helen; Bright 1, Margaret Scobie 2, Henry Robinson 3. Boys' sack race: Francis Robinson 1, Coiin Stewart 2. Boys' sack race, over 10: John Wright 1, Bucky Robinson 2. Girls' threelegged race: Percina Robinson and Beryl Idle 1, Marjorie Idle and Bean Timothy 2. Married men's race: C. B. Idle 1, ti. R. Robinson 2. Single women's race: Florence Hopkins 1. Gwen Hawker 2. Girls' sack race: Naomi Robinson l s Bean Timothy 2. Boys' three-legged race: Douglas Macphail and Edward Tikao 1, Rex Macphail and Francis Robinson 2. Wheelbarrow race: Percina Robinson and Bucky Robinson 1, Doreen Wright and Douglas Macphail 2. Women's sack race: Florence Hopkins 1, Mollie Macphail 2. Hop, step, and jump: Graham Williams 1,-Am-brose Stewart 2. Young men's race: Ambrose Stewart 1, Ronald Humm 2,- Married women's race: Mrs R. A. H. Stewart 1, Mrs T. Robinson 2. Bandsmen's race: G. Williams 1, A. McNabb 2. Mixed three-legged race: Gwen Hawker and Ronald Humm 1, Florence Hopkins and F. G. A. Wright 2. Backwards and forwards race: T. Robinson 1, G. Williams 2. Mixed wheelbarrow race: Florence Hopkins and Luke Wright 1, Archie Macphail and Moller Macphail 2. Consolation race: Tommy Robinson 1, Colin Stewart 2, Martin Skipper 3. , Afterwards an adjournment was made, to the hall, where lunch was served, and the prizes obtained during the year for good progress were presented to the following by the Rev. H. Nelson Wright:— Standard VI.: Percina Robinson, Jean Tikao, lan Macphail. Standard V.: Sylvia Macphail, Ivan Humm, Becky Robinson. Standard IV: Marjorie Idle, Naomi Robinson, Dick Wright, Bruce Macphail. Standard in.: Beryl Idle, Bean Timothy, John Bright. John Wright, Francis Robinson. Standard II.: Rex Macphail. Edward Tikao. Standard I- Doreen Wright. Douglas Macphail, and Billy Timothy. Primers: Colin Stewart, Quenton Smith. Tommy Robinson, Bobby Timothv, Martin Skipper. Mervyn Wright, Helen Macphail, Heni Tikao. Attendance prizes for the year were gained by Malta Tikao. Beryl Idle. Marjorie Idle, and lan Macphail. - .-■■ The Akaroa Silver Band was in attendance during the day and played spirited music, which was much appreciated. In the evening a dance was held, which ended a most enjoyable day. Music was played by the Akaroa Band, with extras by Mrs C. Humm and R. A. H. Stewart. Mr H. Rankin efficiently carried out the duties of master of ceremonies.

ROSS AND GLENDINING, LIMITED

The annual picnic of. Ross and Glendining, Ltd.. was held . recently at the Kaiapol Pines, between 60 and 70 people making the journey by buses. At the conclusion of the races, the prizes were presented by Mr G. J. Robson, following being the prize-winners:—Girls, five to nine: M. Harper 1, B. Tentort 2, M. Lindsay 3. Girls. 10 to U: B. Tentori 1, M. Harper 2. Boys, five to nine. R. Harper 1. Boys, 10 to 14: K. Scott .1. G. Burrows 2. Roslyn Handicap: G. Lindsay 1, H. McWhirter 2. S. V. t EllisJL Married women's stepping: Mrs Wheeler 1 Mrs Norrie 2. Women's sack race. Miss Bull 1. Men's sack Tace: XL. Berwick 1, .W. Bull 2. Number race: Miss A. Brackenridge and R. Robson 1, Miss D. Comfort and R. Joe 2. Open stepping competition: Miss S. Norrie and J. Cocks l. Treasure huntr Mrs Scott 1..- Relay; race: First floor (M. Beswick, J. Cocks,, q. Gordon, L. Simpsbh) l. 1 stepping: F. Evansc 1. G. - Penberthy v2. Wheelbarrow race: r Mrs Kendal Bull 1, Miss Harris and C. Crisp 2. Bal-. xoon race: Mrs Harper l.v Miss A/ Brackenridge 2. Blindfold driving: Miss B. Harris and C. Gordon 1, Mrs Scott and A. Scott 2. Treasure hunt: Mrs Harper 1. Single women's face: Miss A. Brackenridge 1, Miss Bull 2. Three-legged race: Miss E. Harris and M. Beswick 1.

HORORATA SUNDAY SCHOOL

The annual picnic of the Hoforata Presbyterian Sunday School was held on the Hororata domain this year because of the wet season. During the afternoon competitions were won by Mrs J. Celtic Master Gordon Cain and Mrs T. Keltie. A programme of sports was run off, the following being the results:— • Boys and Girls, five and six yearsNoel Crump 1. R. Breeze 2. Boys and Girls, seven and eight years— B. Crump 1. Allan Tuer.2. Boys and Girls, nine and 10 years—RCrump 1, Valma Locker 2. , Boys and GirJs. 11 and 12 years—J. Hore 1. S. Phillips 2. Consolation Race, seven to 12 years— A. Thomas 1, M. Phillips 2. _ Tinv Tots' Race—K. Breeze 1, M. Phil- - IGirls*' Sack Race—June Oliver 1, Valma Locker 2. ' ■' ' , . Boys' Sack Race—Ron Crump 1, A. Thomas 2.•„•■«»'« -«* Girls' Wheelbarrow Race—Mavis and Shirley Phillips 1, J. Hore and B. Crump

2. . Boys' Wheelbarrow Race—A. Tuer and K Murray 1. J. Locker and R. Crump 2. Relay Team Race—K. and S. Murray, J. Oliver, V. Locker, A. Thomas, and R. Crump. .. «. -, T, Girls' Thread-the-Needle Race—J. Hore 1. V. Locker 2. . . - , Boys' Thread-the-Needle Race—S. Murrav i, R. Crump 2. ,. . . The girls won the football match played in sacks. . _ ' Consolation races were won by Gordon Cain, lan Bruce, J. Keltie, and S. Murray.