PICNICS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXIX, Issue 51, 7 February 1913, Page 5

PICNICS.

TUAPEKA MOUTH SCHOOL. (From a Correspondent.) Although the weather was a little unsettled the Tuapeka Mouth school picnic was fairly well attended by the local people, and there were also a few present from Tuapeka West. The juveniles showed keen interest in all the events. Ample refreshments were provided by the ladies, and there was a lolly scramble for the children. The thanks Ox the committee are due to Mr W. A. Allan for lending the boiler, and also to the ball committee for the use of cups, etc. The following is the result of the events: — Boys' Eace, 10 to 14— S. Daniell 1, D. Brown and R. Me Gown (equal). Girls' Race, 10 to 14—Olive Revel 1, Jessie Brown 2, May Daniell 11. Small Boys' Race —.las. Daniell 1, ,). Rain 2, A. Warburtou 3. Small Girls' Race—Jessie Brown 1, Gladdie McLeod 2, K. Bain 3. Wrestling—D. Brown 1, W. Skinner 2, W, Haines 3.

Young Ladies' Eace —Janie Fairbairn 1, Mary Percy 2. Girls' Race—Elsie McVea 1, C. Brown 2, A. Brown ;$. Small Girls' Race —W. Warburton 1, ,1. Brown 2, B. Skinner :j.

Three-legged Race—McGown and Hames 1, Brown and Daniell 2, Hayman and Brown 3.

Boys' Race—W. Skinner 1, H. Hames 2, G. Hayman 3. Kangaroo Race—R. McGown 1, Hames 2, Hayman 3. Wheelbarrow Race—W. Hames and McGown 1, I). Brown and S. Daniell 2. Young Men's Race—,ias. Barclay 1, B. Hayman 2, ,!. Brown 3. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs Haines 1, Mrs Grieve 2. Married Men's Race—D. Barclay 1, John McGown 2. Hop, Step and Jump—W. Hames 1, D. Brown 2. Boys' Consolation Race—Hayman 1, McGown 2. Committee Race—-Hayman 1, <)ohn McGown 2, D. Blair 3. ' CLYDEVALE SPOETS. The Clydevale picnic and sports held on Wednesday were favoured with the finest of weather; indeed, the sun shone all too fervantly for the open ground where the picnic was held. There was a good turn-out of people, and it was noticeable that a considerable number came from Balclutha. The officials of the gathering worked well together, and it was by no means their fault that the sports events were somewhat late, but rather the fault of the contestants. Where there were many willing workers it would be invidious to single out any for special mention, but we must make an exception of the hard-working secretary, Mr Guy Overton, and the genial anil ever-ready president, Mr Snushall. Tea was to be had in plenty, and there were a few side shows, Aunt Sally, etc. Following is the result of the sports events: — Settlers' Race—.l. McKeu/.ie (scratch) 1, G. Dunlop 2. Si.v entries. Putting Shot—P. Graham (2ft handicap), .'lsft 3in, I; .J. Mi'Kcn/ie (3ft 6in), 34ft 6iu, 2; R. Paterson (3ft 6in), 154 ft, 3, Six entries. 100 yds Open Handicap—F. Bunn (Byds) 1, J. P. Barr (scratch) 2, W. Smith (Iyd) 3. Five others also started.

AValk, Trot and Gallop—P. Adams 1, R. Borthwick 2. Four others started.

Single Ladies' Race-—Miss E. llyslop 1, Miss A. Murray 2. Five others started. Night Alarm —F. Robertson I, ft. Paterson 2. Five others competed. High Jump—a Frie! (uft lin) 1, H, Barclay (sft Jin) 2. Five others competed. 220 yds Handicap—J. McKenzie (Byds) 1, P. Dunlop (Byds) 2. Six others started. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs Capainagiau 1, Mrs Murphy 2. Four others also started. Rescue Race—P. Barr 1, A. Thomson 2, T. Robertson 3. Sack Race—H. Hall 1, Hayman 2. Threo others started. Matrimonial Race —Miss Hyslop and G. Duulop 1, Mrs Robertson and J. Taylor 2. Three entries. Saddling Competition—l). Jones 1, J. Taylor 2, W. King 3. Nine starters. Distance-stepping distance, 61yds Bin) —JV Smith (61yds 9in) 1, > W. Begg (61yds 9Jin) 2. Thirty-one entries. Wrestling (list and under)—J. Kell 1, P. Graham. 2. Five others competed. Potato Bacc—J. Mitchell 1, P. Barr 2. Five entries. Taiidem Race—R. Paterson 1, T. Robertson 2, J. Mitchell 3. Nine entries. Threading-the-Needle Race—J. Mitchell 1, T. Carnpbell 2. Eleven entries. Mr Bunn, ami-, was'instrumental in collecting quite a large amount of cash

for children's races, which he superintended in excellent style in his usual genial manner. A very successful dance was held in the evening.