LYTTELTON LUMPERS' UNION.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXII, Issue 7414, 3 December 1884, Page 3

LYTTELTON LUMPERS' UNION.

This Union hold the first of what will probably become a series of annual picnics in the* Ueatecote Valley, near the Railway station, on Monday. Every arrangement had been mode to conduce to a successful day’s pleasure, but unfortunately the day broke dull and threatening, with a cold easterly wind, and this no doubt lessened the enjoyment of the holiday-makers. A special train was chartered to and from tpe Volley, and conveyed about 500 persons to the scene. The Orphanage Band was in attendance, and played capital music, under Mr Ritchie's superintendence. The picnicera, after due consideration, decided to eater for themselves. Sports of all kinds wore got off during the day, including races of all descriptions, for all classes of competitors, and for good prieos. The events were keenly contested. A refreshment booth was erected on tee f round under the superintendence of Mr .H. Schmidt, of the Railway hotel. As a finish to tee day's sport, a social gathering which was largely patronised, was hold in Hall, where dancing was kepTnp till an early hour. The following are the prise winners in tho principal events Obstacle Race—H. Bray, I. Men’s Race. 240 yards—T. Campbell. 1; 0. Pitxslmmons, 2. Men's Race, over 45 years—P. Enlum, 1; D, Stewart, 2. Throe Long Jumps—P. Macguire, I; J. Madden, 2. Hurdle Raw—H. M'Clatohle, lj P. Moeguiro, 2.