PICNICS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXIX, Issue 55, 21 February 1913, Page 6

PICNICS.

OWAKA MILK SUPPLIERS. The milk suppliers to the Owaka factory held their annual picnic on an ideal site near the factory on Wednesday afternoon. The gloriously fine day was responsible for a large attendance. Farmers, old and young, gladly laid aside toil r.ud care for a few hours, and ladies were there in full force, attired in summer apparel, bent on a pleasant afternoon of fun and frolic. A lengthy programme of sports events was carried out without a hitch, and drew forth keen competition. There were games in pleutv, and quiet strolls or lolling on the terrace occupied the time of those not inclined to show their athletic prowess. Trophies and c-ash were liberally donated bv,the business people and settlers of Owaka. The committee provided tea, sugar, milk and sandwiches, ■while there was also an abundance of dainties in the baskets brought by the ladies. The secretarial work was again ably carried oiit by Mr W. Adams, who had a strong committee to assist him. We have to thank Mr Adams and the committee for the courtesy extended to our representative. As the ghades of evening fell the picnickers began to think of home and lowing cows, and a final cup of tea was partaken of, followed in a few minutes by cheery good-byes and clinking of harness. The following are the sports events: —

Boys' Race, 12 to 15— W. Eix 1, P. Paterson 2, W. Henderson 3.

Girls' Race, 11 to 14— N. Ballantyne 1. A. Landreth 2, Ivy Cook 3. Boys' Race,.under 12— J. Horan 1, Joe Duley 2, W. Barr 3. Girls' Race, under 11— J. Gorman 1, A. Landreth 2, Ina Barr 3. Young Ladies' Race (short skirts) — T. Callahan 1, Mary Landreth 2, Bella McMaster 3. 100 yds Handicap —R. Landreth 1, A. Adam 2, W. Landreth 3. A good fast race, W. Landreth, on scratch, having a hard job to catch several of the Owaka •printers. Married Ladies' Race —Mrs Caley 1, Mrs Stuart 2, Mrs R. Landreth 3. Married Ladies' Race (married ten years or over) —?Jrs McNeil 1, Mrs R. Barr 2, Mrs T. Wright 3. In each of these two races there were good fields, and not a few of the competitors could foot the pace with many of the younger generation. Milkmaids' Race —B. McMaster ?, Ivy Landreth 2, M. Ford 3. Young Ladies' Race (long skirts) — Miss Ballantync 1, Miss Anderson 2, Miss McDiarmid 3. 12-inch Log Chopping —H. Spinks 1, J. Spinks 2, C. Spinks 3. . Also started: Cook. The placed men struck easy logs, but Cook struck a "knotty" problem. Chain-stepping—C, Spinks 1, R. Tnglis 2, .T. Rodger 3. There were 33 competitors. High Leap—H. Spinks 1, .1. Spinks 2, A. Adam and .J. Pullar tied for third place. Bovs' Sack Race—P. Paterson 1, F. Callahan 2, A. Wells 3. Married Men's Race —A. Mason 1, J. Duley 2, R. Inglis 3. Duley went strongly and gave the younger benedicts a run for their money. Milk Suppliers' Race—.l. Duley 1, J. Cook 2. A few others were among the "also starteds." An enjoyable dance was held at Mr H. Ballautyne's house in the evening, there being a good attendance, despite the rain which commenced to fall about 7 o'clock. SOUTH MOLYNEUX FACTORY. The suppliers of the South Molyneux Cheese Factory held their annual picnic at Kororo Creek on Wednesday. The day was tine ami the picnic proved a hitge success under the excellent, management of the following committee:— W. Carrick (chairman). P. Dippie, P. Murray, W. Russell, A. Aitkenhead, D. Tilson, W. Mulrine, G. Dent, and W. Prentice, the last named making an efficient and energetic secretary. Some very good prizes were distributed to the winners of the various events, which were got off in good style. Results:—•

Boys' Race, under 10—L. Wilson LT. Wilson 2, .1. Johnston If. Girls' Race; under 10—A. Tilson 1, K. Henderson 2, S. Tilson I!. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs C.arrick 1, Mrs Uren 2. Married Men's Race—W. Mulrine 1, D. Tilson 2. Single Ladies' Race, 18 or over—Miss Murray 1, Miss Kirk 2. Single Men's Race—W. Thomson 1, A. Morrison 2. Girls' Race, under -I(5—K. Henderson J, E. Russell 2. Bovs' Race, under 1(!—G. Hurling 1, w. Kirk 2. Milk Suppliers' Race —W. Aitkenliead 1, A. Edisson 2. Married Ladies' Race, over 40—Mrs Mulrine 1, Mrs Aitkenliead 2. ' Youths' Wrestling—G. W. Kirk 1. Milkmaids' Race —A. Aitkenliead 1, J. Murray 2. Visitors' Race—X. Bissett 1, W. Thompson 2. Thread-tlie-Xeedle Race—Aitkenliead 1, Thompson 2. Bicycle Race—G. Brown 1. Special Race for Girls—V. King ], E. Henderson 2.