WELLINGTON HARBOUR BOARD

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 13, 16 January 1930, Page 18

WELLINGTON HARBOUR BOARD

the jubilee picnic of tho Wellington Harbour Board staff was held at Trentham Kacocourse yesterday. The weather was dull, but wlt^! tha exception of X heavy shower at about 3.15 p.m. tie rain kept off.

Among, those present were: Messrs. J. W. M'^jweu (chairman of the board), J. Marchbanks (general manager and chief engineer), T. R. Barrer, Captain C. E. Post, and Mr. A. G. Barnett (secretary). The attendance was Kood, and exceeded that at the annual picnic last year. The Port Nicholson Band was present., popular selections played being much appreciated. A large programme of sports events was run off, and many closo finishes were witnissed. Two races in particular, the 100 yards W.H.B. championship, and the committeemen's, race, created a good deal of interest, the former being won by R. M'Leod. The latter was. a fine contest, r. Fox, the wiuner, breasting the tape with about flvo feet to spare. In Addition to running events, the children were kefct well occupied with a "Punch and Judy" shw, rounders, skittles, slides, and games of other descriptions. An ambulance competition between two Harbour Board teams resulted in a 'win for that comprising T. Kolfo (No. 1). 1, G V'Koss, B. Aisher, and R. H. Niuholl. Tho successful team gained 90 points, the other S'J. Mr. I. W. Ward,.-district officer of tho St. Jojin, Ambulance Brigade, was judge. The programme for tho day was carried out without a hitch, and there was. never a dull moment, 'this reflecting credit on Mr. N. A. Ingram, plcnib v secretary, and his band of helpers. Just prior to the presentation of tho prizes by Mr. .T. Marchbanlis, Mr. J. W. M'Bwen expressed hig-'.pleasure at the success of the gathering, and congratulated; those responsible. On behalf of the committee, Mr. U. Alexander replied to the remarks of tho chairman, thanking the board for a generous donation, which had gone to make the picnic the decided success in had been. Mr. Marchbanks also congratulated the committee before distributing tho prizes. On, the motion of Mr. W. A. Ingram, secretary of- the picnic committee, a voto of thanks was passed to tho Wellington Bacing Club for the use of. the grounds.

Tha results of the day's events are:—3oyds, girls up to 5 years: Mary Kayle, 1; Avis Reed, a; Joyce O'Kenfall, 3. 40yds, boys up to 5 yoars: Stanley Coburn, 1; Peter Crundwell, 2; A roel Price, 3. 50yds Potato Race, girls 5-8: Elsie Buckley, 1; Winnie Farcy, 2; Brenda Xolah, 3. 50yds Potato Race, boys 5-S: Noel Lee, 1; Billy Jones, 2; Keith Jones, 3. 75yds Three-Legged Race, girls 8-10: Doris Crundwell and Winnie Farcy, 1; Elsie Buckley and Ruth Stone, 2; Brenda Nolan and Valda Edwards, 3. 75yds Sack Race, boys 8-10: Clifton, 1; Les Sowerby, 2; Harry Everlngham, 3. 75yds Handicap, girls 5-8: Ella M'Diamid, 1; Alice Landsdown, 2; Joan Shearer, 3. 75yds Rabbit Race, boys 5-8: Billy Jones, 1; Mervin Rasmusson, 2; David M'Leod, 3. 100 yds Handicap, girls 10-12: Vera Bellanore, 1; Evelyn M'Farlane, 2; Ella Meila, o. 100 yds Handicap, boys 10-12: M. M'Gutre, 1; M. Lennle, 2; T. Kyle, 3. 100 yds Potato Race, girls 8-10: Ella Jleila, 1; Valda Edmonds, 2; Joyce Oliver, 3. 100 yds Run Backwards Race, boys, y-14: L. Crundwell, 1; L. Sowerby, 2; H. Everlnghsm, 3. 100 yds Race, girls 12-14, hands on head: Grace Kyle, 1; Rena Lourie, 2. 100 yds Backwards Race, boys 11-14: I. Brown, 1; A. Wats, 2.: 100 yds Elopement Race: D. Crundwell and D. Brown, 1; Rona Lourie and X, Elliott, 2. 100 yds Boot Race, boys, 8-11: H. Everlngham, 1; L. Sowerby, 2; J. Jones, 3. Medley Race: Mary Brown and A. Watts, 1; E. Buckley and A. Everingham, 2; J. Peters and G. Peters, S. 75yds Visiting Ladies' Race: Miss Purvis,-1; Miss Broc, 2. 100 yds Obstacle Race: R. M'Leod, 1; W. Southec, 2. 50yds Surprise Race: Mrs. Earle and R^ Bricn, 1; Miss Mahoney and W. M'Farlane, 2. Old Buffers' Race: E. Alexander, 1; W. Grecnbank, 2. 100 yds Backwards Handicap, for men: K. Broc, 1; Peters, 2. 75yds Staff Wives' Race: Mrs. Henry, 1; Mrs. Prince, 2. 100 yds W.H.B. Championship: S. M'Leod, 1; W. M'Farlane, 2. 50yds Ladies' Race: Mrs. J. Kyle, 1; Mrs. Furncss, 2. Men's 100 yds Sack Race: T. S. Peters, 1; R. Sieen, 2. 100 yds Medium. Buffers: D. Young, 1; F. W. Reed, 2.. 100 yd* Bandsmen's Race: Bark, 1; Hambley, 2, lOO.ffc Cadet Kace: W. Jupp, 1; A. Burt,'2. 100 yds Men's Wheelbarrow Race: R. M'Leod and R. Brien, 1. 100 yds Casuals' Championship: J. M'Lellan, 1; E. W. Prangley, 2. 100 yds Rabbit Race, for men: Jt. Brien, 1^ P. Mills, 2. 100 yds Committeemen's Race: P. Fo.v, 1; W. M'Farlane, 2. Thread the Needle Race, 50yds each way: Miss Lourie and K. Elliott, 1; Mr. and Mrs. Henry, 2.- Relay Race Championship: Traffic Mana 7 Kerfs Department, 1; Accountant's Department, 2. Tug-of-War: Construction Department, 1; Traffic Manager's Department, 2. Ambulance Display: Rolfe, Ross, Alshcr, Nicholl, 00, 1; Gilbert, Hood, Lindsay, Halllck, 82, 2. Lucky Baby Show (boy or girl up to 9 months): Baby Roberts, 1; Baby Fitzgerald, 2. Boy or girl from 9to 18 months: Baby Henderson, 1; Baby Howard, 2. Twins: Babies M'Kay, 1.