ODDFELLOWS' PICNIC

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 21, 26 January 1931, Page 4

ODDFELLOWS' PICNIC

The Independent Order of Oddfellows, New Zealand (Wellington district) held its ninth, annual picnic in delightful weather on Anniversary Day (Thursday) at Hutt Park. The function was well attended by members and their friends. -An excellent programme of entertainment wag drawn up by the committee. The results of the racing events were as follow.—Children's events: Nancy Stewart, Beverley Kelly, John Grossley, June Scrgunt, J'earcc West, Marie Wilkins,- Leslie Grcenwny', B. 'M'Carrison, S. Kay, P. Austin, Marjory Lice, Joyce Tilbury, John Rose, Frank Serjzont, B. Jeffries, Lloyd Taylor, Gladys Austin, Mona Kelly, R. Lang, C. M'Naughlon. A treasure hunt for children was won by Keith Dailies. Senior events: Single ladies, Misses ■B. Scorrhigfi and Vcrnor Alvcs; single men's, Bros. H. Larcombe and J. M'Grejjor; juvenile lod^e handicap, Bros. Key. Lee and C. Fairbuni: married ladies, Sisters C. Birchall and .1. Dairies; Kebekah sisters, 75 yards, Sisters 1\ Seorriiige and K. M'Carrison; married men, Bros. W. 1, W. Kelly 2: three-legged race (mixed), Bro. JR. Meech and Miss Grant 1, Bro. A. West and Miss Scorringo 2; .Kebekah Lodge relay race, llahiri I'obefcnh Lodge team (Sisters K. M'Carrison, Maim, Torkingtori, and Thirwell); elopement race, Bro. W. Barrowman and Miss G. Jarvis 1. Bro. W. Kelly and Mrs. F. Kelly 2; male lodge championship cup, Bro. H. Larcomb (Wildev) 1. Bro. H. Kelly (Wildey) 2: Rebekah Lodge championship cup, Sister B. Scorrinse (Ksther) 1. Sister M. Torkington (RsiKiri) 2: ■wheelbarrow race, Bro. J. M'Gregor and Sister L. Da vie 1, Bro. AY. Kelly and Miss M Jacobsou 2; male lodide relay'baton, 410 yards, Bros. H. Kelly, \Y. Wilkins, TT. Larcombe, and W. Kelly (Wildey Lodge) J, Bros. J. M'Gregor, H. Woolcolt, J. Peters, and R, C. Andrews (Southern Cross) 2-pick-a-back race, Bro. AY. Barrmvman ami Miss June Sergont J, Bro. W. Wilkins and Miss Joyce Armstrong 2; backward race (ladips), Miss Grace Suki-oo 1, Miss Dorothy Wrybournn 2; backward race (men), Bro. W. Kelly J, Bro. 11. Larcomb 2; lu,;-ot'-war, Bellcvue Lodge (Bros. C. Candy, H. Jones, J. M'Phco, A. Dunn, and .R. M'Douuld). The committee responsible for the excellent arrangements were Bro. J. Nind, D.D.G.M..-Sister I Morrison, L.D.D.G.M., Bros. If. Dailies, I J. Jones, A. Burgh, A. West, A. J. Holding, I\. MacDonaM, R. Mather, H. Woolcott, Ji. Leo, Sisters F. Bavrowmini. Tahiwi, and Watson; secretary, Bro. G. I<\ Rudkin. Among the visitors were Bros. A. Valentine, P.G.M. (Dunedin) and Bro. A. Guy, Grand Warden (Auckland).