GREENFIELD.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXIX, Issue 46, 17 January 1913, Page 5

GREENFIELD.

ANNUAL PICNIC,

The fifth annual picnic of the Greenfield settlers was hold in Mr James Smith's homestead paddock on Wednesday, in a beautifully sheltered situation behind a belt of trees that gave agreeable protection from the howling gale that was raging from the northwest. The Greenfield picnic is one of tho most popular of annual gatherings, and on Wednesday, as in previous years, attracted a large crowd not only of local settlers themselves but of visitors from neighbouring districts extending to Lawrence and Waitahuna on the one hand, and Balclutha on the other. Each successive picnic sees success writ more largely over the face of the Greenfield settlement, and over the faces of the settlers. It is quite evident that tho latter are on a good wicket, lw> done well and have the prospect of doing well. Witness the presence of twelve motor cars at Wednesday's gathering, not all the property of Greenfield settlers,, of course, but a fair number of them. A programme of interesting events was provided for the afternoon's enjoyment, and this was carried through with order and despatch by an energetic committee, of whom Messrs E. Smith and J. Hardy, as joint secretaries, were the moving spirits. There was plenty of competition for every event, and in many cases the starters had to be reduced by heats. A competition guessing the live weight of a sheep presented by Mr James Smith was the centre of a deal of interest, and though three tied for the first prize, some of the "knowing ones" were a long way out in their reckoning. Measuring the distance by stepping between two given points also attracted much speculation, and it is astonishing how many went far wide of the mark. There was a large number of userul and valuable prizes donated by business people and others. There was an "Aunt Sally" run by a "tourist," and a donkey provided by some Balclutha boys, both of which attracted some interest and helped to while away a pleasant afternoon. Mr Ij. Campbell, from Hilleud, was present with the bagpipes, and at intervals during the afternoon played inspiriting strains of Scotch music that was much appreciated. The ladies with their customary liberality provided an abundance of refreshments of tempting quality and variety, and most hospitably entertained visitors from a distance.

The following are the results of the ports events:—

Girls' Race, 4to S years—E. Hyslop 1, Taggart 2, V. Hadfield 3. Boys' Race, 4to 8 years—H. Coates 1, wl Taggart 2, K. Hadfield 3. Girls' Race, Bto 12 years—L. Morgan .1, I). Fairbairn 2, M. McArthur 3.

Boys' Race, Bto 12 years—W. Haines 1, A. Wilson 2, C. Daniclis 3. Girls' Race, .12 to 16 years—J. MeArthur 1, L. Taggart 2, L. Little 3. Boys' Race, 12 to 16 years—C. AiiIcrson 1, J. Peak 2, E. Bishop 3. Young Ladies' Handicap, 75yds —E. Hyslop 1, J. Barclay 2, C. Hyslop 3. 100 yds Open Handicap—Hayes 1, G. iMmlop 2. This event was run in two heat*, producing good races. Married Ladies' Egg-and-Spoon Race -Mrs Morgan 1, Mrs Cross 2, Mrs McLaughlin 3, The winners of prizes showed a groat turn of speed. Ladies' Nail-driving—Miss McLaughlin 1, Mrs Wilson 2, Mrs McLaughlin I'.. Some very smart work.

220 yds Open Handicap—A. Hazelwood' (10yds) 1, J. Hayes (scratch) 2, \\. Culleu 3. A good finish.

Polo Race—Victor Wilson 1, H. Reed 2. These two were quite the best. High Jump—W. Friell (2 inches), 4ft J tin, 1; J. Barclay (scratch), 2; A. Ha/.elwood, 3.

Settlers' Race—A. Craig 1, J. Craig 2, W. Stirling 3. The Craigs left the field. Good go for third place. Stepping Distance (correct distance 2flvds 2ft 2in)—W. Cullen (29yds 2ft ;tiii) ], John Moir (29yds 2ft) 2, G. Cook (29yds 2ft 6in) 3. A big lot entered, and the distances returned varied considerably.

Sheep Guessing (live weight; correct, 16511b) —J. R. Charters (1651b), C. Keenan (1661b) and Win. Murray (165 lb) divided the three prizes, one of which was the sheep. There were 128 guessos, realising £6 Bs. Sack Race—E. Hyman 1, W. Cullen 2, J. Fabey 3. 410 yds Handicap—J. Hayes (9yds) 1, G. Dunlop (12yds) 2, W. Coates (30 yds) 3. A big field started and a hot go off the mark, but only a few saw the finish,

Old Buffers' Race—D. Barclay 1, W, Spillaue 2, E. McLaughlin 3. Another willing go, and the winner fit at the finish.

Married Ladies' Race—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs McLaughlin 2, Mrs Cross 3. Committeemen's Race—E. Smith 1, C. Lucas 2, W. Coates 3. Ladies' Drawing Competition—Mrs ,1. Stovonson and Mrs Jones, equal, each getting £1 worth of wall-paper, In the evening there was a dance in tho Greenfield Hall, about 60 coupleß be* ing present. Mubic was supplied by* Meter's 8. Purvis (violin) and B. Goodman (piano).