PICNICS.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 49, 28 February 1927, Page 3

PICNICS.

Messrs. E. J. Hyams, Ltd., and His Master's Voice (N.Z.), Ltd., entertained their staff at a picnic at Maidstone Park, 'Upper Hutt, last week. Among the guests was Mr. J. D. Birrell* special representative for the Westiughouse Electric International Company, of New York. The weather was perfect, and the catering was excellent. During the tea adjournment, Mr. W. Hatch, ou. behalf: of' the staff, expressed thanks to the directors for the pleasant outing, and briefly outlined the growth of the firms. Mr. E. J. Hyams, in responding on behalf of the firms, stated that it gave him great pleasure to see the staff enjoying themselves, and expressed his opinion that it was the social side of business that.held the co-operation of all. The sports resulted:—Elopement race: Miss Murphy and B. Enieree 1, Miss ■Remington and H. Weldon 2. .Nail-driv-ing competition: Mrs. Hen-isou 1, Miss L. Serin 2. Wheelbarrow race: S.. Levy and N. Alexander 1. Potato race (ladies): Miss Wilde 1, Miss Brown 2. Potato race (children): S. Davey 1. Veterans' race handicap: Mr. J. Diiuiiet I, Mr. J. Nieho! 2. 50yds. house handicap (ladies): Miss Brown ], Miss M'Lean 2, Miss Kernington ;s.■ 100 yds house championship: G. Barry 1, W. Clarke 2, E. Henderson 3. Sack race (ladies): Miss Haughie 1, Miss Wilde 2. Sack race (men): W. Clarke 1, G. Barry 2. E,<?<» and spoon race: Miss L. Serai 1, Miss Downie 2 Obstacle race: Mr. Hyams 1. Mr. Birrell 2. Three-legged race: Miss Wilde and Miss Brown 1; men, G. Barry and W Clarke 1; combined. Miss Wi! !e and B. Emerre 1. 50yds married ladies: Mrs. Dunnet 1, Mi's. Masters 2. 50yds married men's: Mr. W. Hatch 1, Mr. H. Bristow 2.