DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 131, 27 February 1929, Page 5

DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC

COMBINED RAILWAY STAFFS. The second annual plcnie of the Government Railway Workshops, Lower Hutt, and the maintenance stall; Kalwarra, was held at Maidstone Park on Saturday last. The weather conditions were ideal, and the popularity of the event was clearly demonstrated by the large attendance. In this respect the expectations of all were surpassed. , , , , The popular combined workshops baud rendered music which was deeply appreciated by all present. Due to the untiring efforts of the committee In charge of the children’s section, the sports programme for the youngsters was a great success. Free toys and sweets were also given to the children. Owing to the limited time before the departure of the trains the adults’ sports programme had unfortunately to be curtailed. A committee with Mr. P. E. Warner (chairman) and Mr. Seddon (organising secretary and treasurer) left no stone unturned in providing for the enjoyment of all present. The president, Mr. A. E. P. Walworth (workshops manager), being unavoidably absent, the distribution of prizes was made by the vice-president, Mr. J. A. McDougall, assisted by Mrs. McDougall. Expressing a hope that everyone had had a most enjoyable day, Mr. McDougall congratulated all concerned on the manner In which the arrangements had been carried out. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress of Petone, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie, Mr. J. W. Fergie (publicity branch), Mr. M. ColQuhoun (production department), Mr. Ward (clerical staff), Mr. Linirhin (records), and Mr. Cliurclmuse (Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants). . , The detailed results of the sports programme are as follow: —100 yards married men’s race: Mr. Christensen, 1; Mr. Davies, 2. Three-legged race (ladies and gentlemen): Miss Rosselt, 1; Mr. Pearce, 2. 50 yards married ladies’ race: Mrs. W. Smith, 1; Mrs. Humphries, 2; Mrs. Creswell, 3. 100 yards shops’ handicaps: Mr. Robinson, 1; Mr. Pearce, 2. Wheelbarrow race (ladles and gentlemen): Miss Rosselt, 1; Mr. Goddard, 2. * 100 yards apprentice handicaps: Mr. Hansen, 1; Mr. Hunter, 2. 100 yards single ladies race: Miss Rosselt. 1; Miss Hook, 2. Apple-bobbing race: Mr. Dunce, 1; Mr. Eyre, 2. 50 yards veterans' race: Mr. Dash, I; Mr. Slater, 2. Elopement race: Mrs. Hunter, 1; Mr. Wilson, 2. 100 yards bandsmen's race: Mr. Lawrence, 1; Mr. Bryan, 2. Inter-shops relays: erecting department titters, 1. Inter-shops tug-of-war: production department, 1.