BRITISH SAILORS’ SOCIETY

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 32, 1 November 1929, Page 15

BRITISH SAILORS’ SOCIETY

LABOUR DAY PICNIC. Although the weather did not appear too promising, the Sailors’ Society decided to go for the Labour Day picnic last Monday, and a band of seamen and workers left by motor-buses for .Maori Bank, where a very happy time was spent in sports, games, etc. Luncheon and tea were served under the trees. The ride back to town was a musical one, the men singing from the time Maori Bank was . left until the Institute was reached about 7 p.m. Before leaving cheers were given for Dlr. and Mrs. Qulnn for their kindness in providing such a fine place for.the picnic, also for their kindness in .supplying a quantity of milk and-cream for the day. During the day a football match was. played between a team from the Tamaroa and the costal men, which resulted in a win for the Tamaroa by 6 goals to 2. , The prizes, which were donated by one of the firms in the city, were presented by .Mrs. A. Brown to the following:— idtivds. race: McLean 1, Freyberg 2. One mile race: C. Harrison 1, E. Stokes 2. Married women’s race: Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Edc 1. Single women’s race: Dliss Clark 1, Miss Anderson 2. Drunken stick: Noel Padman and C. Harrison (dead-heat) 1. Little girls’ race: G. Edc 1. Ivy Stone 2. Blowing flonr race: Noel Padman and C. Harrison (dead-heat) 1.

In the evening a fine entertainment was arranged, nnd there was a packed hall. Each Item was greeted with applause, the performers having to respond with numerous encores. Supper was served by the young lady workers, and a very happy time brought to a close with the singing ot the National Anthem. Hems were contributed by: Mrs. Rosenthal, Misses Delores Harris, Flo Monnlian. Sadie Hallett, Betty Itosenllial. and Miss Esme Crow.. Messrs. V:il Jones. J. Anderson. D. 11. Jauncey. E. O. Stokes, and C. Harcourt. .Miss B. Ferguson was the accompanist.