PICNICS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 42, 19 February 1914, Page 2

PICNICS

BROOKLYN SCHOOL. The fine weather which prevailed yesterday contributed greatly to the success of the annual picnic of the Brooklyn School. The tram and ferry services were excellently arranged, and Brooklyn residents— old and young — to the number of 1700 or 1800 took part in the outing at Day's Bay. The programme was got through without a hitch. This says much for the organising power of the committee and school staff, move particularly when it is considered that the children were treated to luncheon And tea, and a fruit and sweetmeats dessert. Presents were given to the younger children, and sports were provided for the older Mr. Burton, the picnic sec« retary, made ample provision for all. The championship medals were won by Gladys Burton and Norman Doig, and the Old Girls' Race by Lizzie Morris, and the Old Boys' Race by William Fraser. At the close of the day Mr. M. A. Robinson (Chairman of the School Committee) proclaimed the following day a holiday, and the headmaster expressed gratification that the successful efforts of the School Committee, supported 'by the parents, had resulted in such an enjoy-, able picnic. VEITCH AND ALLAN. Under ideal weather conditions Messrs. Veitch and Allan held their annual outing yesterday. The combined staff, to the number of 150, crossed the harbour to Rona Bay, and were there met and entertained by Mr. and Mrs. W. Allan at their Muritai residence. After lunch sports and games were indulged in till late in the afternoon. Mr. Allan afterwards distributed the prizes to the successful competitors^ Occasion was taken by Mr. Allan in presenting the manager, Mr. Phillips (who is leaving on Friday for a trip to England), on behalf of the firm, with a leather suit case. Opportunity was also availed of by Mr. Almao, on behalf of the staff, in wishing Mr. Phillips bon voyage, presenting him with a case of pipes, together with a case of razors. After tea the combined staff, through Mr. Almao, returned thanks to Mr. Allan for the royal day they had all spent and had enjoyed so much. Three hearty cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Allan. The prize-list is as follows : — Veitch and Allan's Handicap, Baker 1, Copeland 2; Potato Race (men), Sievers 1, M'Caav 2; Skipping Competition, Miss Nicholas 1, Miss Neale 2 ; Thread -need lie Race, Miss I Gibson and Mr. Irving 1, Miss Croucher and Mr. Duff 2 5 Ladies' Race, Miss Levver 1, Miss Moncrief 2; Boys' R^ce, Gist 1 1, Almao 2 ; Potato Race (laSies), Miss Lewer lj Miss Allan 2; Nail-driv-ing Competition, Miss Tacey 1, Miss Foster 2 ; Whistling Race, Miss Gibson and Mr. Irving 1, Mr. and Mrs. Hodge 2; Married Ladies' Race, Mrs. Taylor 1, Mrs. Urquart 2. 1