STAFF PICNICS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 88, 12 January 1928, Page 14

STAFF PICNICS

BRITISH IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY Members' of the staff of the British ’mperial Oil Company (N.Z.), Ltd., held their annual picnic at tho Hutt racecourse yesterday, tho weather conditions 1. ideal. A special train conveyed the picnickers from Lam bion, and it was a happy crowd, sorry that tho day was over, that returned lo their homes in the evening. Luncheon was provided and sweets and fruit were distributed among the children, while there were attractions lor young anil old aud wives and families of the staff- There were races for tho children, the married ladies, young men aud women, and the visitors and I hose who lost derived just as much or ('ven more fun from the events than those who won. Tennis was also available, and a great number made use of the courts at the grounds. Among those present was the company’s chief reprosentativo iii Now Zealand (Mr. 1. Nicol* son) the chief accountant for the Dominion (Mr. W. IL Anderson), and the superintending engineer oi the Miramar installation fMr. A. E. Middleton). Details of the sports events are as follow:— 100 yards stall handicnp, men: J. Chote 1 J Nicholls 2. 75 yards visitors handicap, ladies.- Miss Townsend 1, Miss Broom 2. 75 yards staff handicap, ladies- Miss Look I. Miss Searle 2. 160 yards visitors’ handicap, men: P. Fox 1 I Shey 2. Sack race, ladies: Miss Lojk 1. Miss Rigg 2. Sack race, men: D. E. Bryce 1, J. Williams 2. 100 yards married men’s open: D. E. Bryce 1, 11. N. Duthie 2. 75 yards staff championsliin ladies: Miss Searle 1, Miss Marshall •’ 100 vards staff chajiipionslnp, men. V. McElwain 1, W. Kyle> 2. Wheelbarrow race: A. Franklin and Miss Sutton 1. 75 yards men open, 45 years and over: D. Dawson 1. H. Lo-.oi; •> Three-legged race: J. Williams and Miss Cairns 1 . 75 yards married ladies race: Mrs. A. E. Middleton 1, Mrs. Ivylo 2 Departmental staff relay championshin- Correspondence department 1Potato race: Miss Eagar 1, Mrs. Mitclm 1 2. Half mile handicap, open: J. GUOte 1. J. Williams 2. „ . The following aro the results of races for the children:—4o yards, under five, girls: Audrey Coniior 1. Boys threelegged race: Tom Phail 1, lheo Kylo -. 60 vards boys, over 8 and under 1.: Uno Kvle 1. Bob Jones 2. Egg and Spoon race: Kathleen Larkin 1. Alice Eagar 2. Sack race, boys: Alan McElwain 1. Boys race, over 5 and under 8: Waltei Crocket 1. Henry Duncan 2. m yards junior championship, girls: Kathleen Larkin 1. 40 vards boys, under 5: Alexander Wright 1, Henry Duncan 2. m yards championship, boys: Stanley Dauson L Tom Phair 2,

TRANSPORT WORKERS Tho seamen, watersi lo workers, drivers and the marine cooks and stewards held their combined picnic ou tho I’-entnam racecourse yesterday. Iliere wa„ only a fair attendance, despite the fine weatnei. Thi day was well spent m games, compelitions. races, dancing, aud other social activities. Much ol the success of the dav was due to the efforts of the secictary. Mr. It. J. Seal. Results of the sports are as follow:— Old Men’s Race—J. Bromley, 1: J. MurYoutiis’ Race. —S. Scott, 1: It. MiddleVisitors’ Handicap.—D. Mills. 1; A. K. Smith. 2. „ , ~-v Transport Workers Handicap.—J. Gibson, 1: A. lloull. 2. Bandsmen’s Race.—o. Cook, 1; C. Baillie. 2. , Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss Corbett. 1; Miss D. Carmichael. 2. Nail-driving Oompetition.-Mrs. Jensen. 1; Mrs. Doran, 2. Transtiort Workers’ Wives’ Race.—Mrs. Downey. 1; Mrs. Hedges, 2. Elopement Race.—Miss Barooky, 1; Miss Corbett. 2. Stepping the Distance.—Miss Mills, 1: Mrs. A. Harding. 2. Noveltv Race.—Miss J. Smith and Mr. A. Smith. 1; Miss Corbett and Mr. Cummings, 2. Coinmitteemen’e Wives' Race.—Mrs. Hedges, 1; Mrs. Goode, 2. Balloon Race.—Mrs. Mills. 1: Mrs. Jensen. ,2. Elderly Ladies’ lla.ee.—Mrs. Cresswcll. 1; Mrs. Goodall, 2. Lucky Baby Guessing Competition.—G. Anderson. G. McEwan. A. T. Brown, W. Cook, D. Feehan, A. .G. Finderup, N. Latimer. G. Cooper. K. Harris. E. R. Perham, M. Meed, R. Olilen, R. Carr, ■M. Anderson E.. Stimson A.. F. Walker. Guessing Competition.—R. Campbell, 1. Highland Fling (under 11).—Margaret Oates. 1: W. Mcßae. 2. tinder 14: O. Stewart, 1; Ailsa Dougherty, 2. Over 14: Gladys Smyth, 1: Hazel Martin, 2. Soantrubliais.—Under 14: Ailsa Dougherty, 1: C. Stewart, 2. Over 14: Gladys Smith. 1: Hazel Martin, 2. Irish Jig.—Under 14: Ailsa Dougherty, 1: E. McCarrison. 2. Over 14: Gladys Smyth, 1; Haze) Martin. 2. Sailors Hornpipe.—Under C. Stuart. 1; Ailsa- Dougherty, 2. Over 14: Gladys Smyth. 1; Hazel Martin. 2. Consolation Dance.—Olive Anderson, 1; Elsie Johnson. 2.