STAFF PICNIC

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 133, 1 March 1929, Page 5

STAFF PICNIC

At Maidstone Park last week, the staff of Messrs. E. J. Hyams, Ltd., and His Master’s Voice (N.Z.). Ltd., held their an nual picnic, under Ideal weather condi tions. A very pleasant day was spent in sports, games, dancing, etc. During tec after replying to the toast of the directors Mr. J. G. Nichol, assisted by Miss Mar garet Hatch, presented the prizes. Tin winners of the events were as under:Elopement race: Miss Downie and Mr Lockver, 1; Miss Wilde and Mr. Cas"lberg 2. Nail-driving competition; Miss Baker 1- Mrs. Hatch, 2. Wheelbarrow race Mr. McKeen and Mr. Smallbone. 1; Mr Sedman and Mr. Siversen, 2. Ladies potato race: Miss Poli, 1: Miss P. Day, 2 Open, apple on string: Mr. Davey. 1: Mi McKeen, 2. 100 yards handicap: Mr Smallbone. 1; Mr. Ritchie. 2. Veterans' race: Mr. Hatch, 1; Mr. Robertson. 2 Ladies' blindfold race: Miss Wilde, 1: Miss Serni, 2. Men’s blindfold race; Mr Barry. 1; Mr. McKeen, 2. Ladles’ 50 yards house handicap: Miss Davey, 1; Miss Wilde, 2. 100 yards house champion; ship: Mr. Ritchie. 1; Mr. Barry, 2. Ladles sack race: Miss Poll, 1; Miss Wilde, ... Men's sack race: Mr. Webb, 1; Mr. Smallbone, 2. Ladies’ egg-and-spoon race: Miss E. Day. 1; Miss Morris, 2. Obstacle race: Mr. Yarrall, 1; Mr. Robinson, 2. Consolation race, ladies: Miss Weybourne, 1: Miss Simpson, 2. Consolation race, men: Mr. Bull. 1; Mr. Wood, 2. Three-legged race: Mr. Barry and Mr. Webb, 1, Mr. Yarrall and Mr. Gunn, 2. Ladies race: Miss E. Davey and Missi D. Davey. 1; Miss Wilde and Miss Butcher, 2. 50 yards married ladies’ race: Mrs. Dunnet, 1- Mrs. Whelan, 2. 50 yards married men s race: Mr. Nichol, 1; Mr. Dunnet, 2.