DISTRICT PICNICS.

Mataura Ensign, 15 January 1914, Page 4

DISTRICT PICNICS.

The annual publir- picnic was held at! the Waimumu School p minds yesterday ' in fine weather. There was a large at-1 tendance, many visitors boinn present: fKom Mataura and tiie surrounding dis-j tricts, including Mr G. J. Anderson, member for the district. A good programme had been arranged by the com-, mittee, and the enjoyment of everybody was well catered.for. Tea and eatables were supplied by the committee, while many visitors brought baskets-, so that; the appetites of all present were thor-j ouehly satisfied. During the afternoon Mr G. J. Anderson, M.P., on behalf of the School Committee presented each child attend-. ing the school with a prize. 'ln the evening the usual dance was held in the Public Hall, which was attended by a large number. The music was supplied by Mrs Sutherland (piano) and Mr Sutherland (violin), while Mr Geo. Williams acted as M.C. The success of the picnic was largely due to the energy of the hard-working committee, of which Mr W. Paterson was an obliging secretary. The following is tho result of the sports:— Boys 12 to 14 years.—W. Creed 1, B. (7'iatterton 2. Girls 12 to 14 years.—Reta Abernethy 1, Maggie Stafford 2. Youths under 17 years.—E. McDonald 1, P. Abernethy 2. Girls under 16 years.—Rose MeQmillan 1, Maggie Stafford 2. ! Wheelbarrow Race—Abernethy Bros. |l, Sim and Da vies 2.

Rabbit Race.—P. Abernethy 1, J. Pieicey 2. Young Men's Race.—J« O'Keefe and A Sim idead heat) 1. Ladies in Short Skirts.—L. Inder 1, Ada McQuillan 2. Double Harness Race.—Miss McQuillan and Clearwater 1, Miss Inder and A Sim 2.

T irym o n ' s ft*».—J. Henderson 1, J- Ward 2.

Gentlemen, Stepping Chain.—Frank Cooney 1, Jos. Burrefl 2. Ladies' Tilting on Bicycles.—Miss McKinna 1, Miss Barber 2. Tilting on Horses.—W. Barber 1, J. iTreesider 2.

Nail-driving Competition.—Mrs Parker 1, Mrs Charles 2. Married. Ladies' Race.—Mrs Webb 1, Mrs McKmnon 2.

s Polo Race.-J. Miller 1, W. Paterson Potato Race.—S. McDougall 1, J.

One Mile Trot.-J. Miller 1, D. Davies 2, S. McDougall 3. Time, 2min ooseo. „ Waimumu Handicap.—D. McAllister 1, A. him. 2, T. Ambrose 3.

WAIKANA. The annual Waikana picnic was held <n Mi- John Murdoch Matheson's "Knownley Park ' property yesterday in good weather. There was a good attendance from all round the surrounding districts. The committee had made arrangements for a good programme and everybody enjoyed themselves. At intervals refreshments were provided and • n S e SI on ' n! g the usual danco was held mMr Matheson's barn. The followingare the results of the sports: Young Ladies' Race.—Miss A. MeKelvie 1, Miss B. McKelvie 2, Miss N. Matheson 3. ,- X? 1 "!? M <»'re Race.—L. A. Sim 1 J. G. Telfer 2, W. Hall 3. Young Married Ladies' Race.—Mrs 1 £• Dixon l t Mrs W. Cameron 2, Mrs R. Murdoch 3,

Old Married Ladies' Race.—Mrs Young 1, Mrs Perkins 2. Mrs Telfer 3. 'Double Harness Raoe.—Miss A. Ashby and W. Hall 1, Miss J. Perkins and F. Mitchell 2. Miss J. McLauchla» 3 n Boys' Race.—J. Perkins 1. C. Burnbv 2, D. McLay 8. Girls' Sack Raoe.—C. Griffin 1, T McLauolilan 2, M. Campbell 3 n G j? ll i S ace ~ L - Burnby 1, M. Smith 2, E. Telfer 3.

, r1 ?, &t£, PPing Chain, 6to 8 years E Telfer 1, A. Hastie 2, J. Milliken 3. Carls 9to 12 years.—o. Ashby 1, Mary McLauehlan 2, May Campbell 3. Bo? 8 9to 14 years.—H. Telfer 1, J. McLauehlan 2, G. Campbell 3. .Girls' 13 to 15 years.—J. Smith 1, D. Allison 2, S. Griffen 3. Girls' 16 to 18 years.—Miss Ashby 1, Miss J. McLauehlan 2, Miss N. Matheson 3.

...^'l 5 to 18 years.—L. Johnston 1, W. Hall 2, J. Hastie 3. Bovs' Hoop R-ace.«-VV. Hall 1, J Hastie 2, H. Telfer 3. 100 Yards Hsuidicao.—J. McDonald 1, J. Telfer 2, L. A. S*im 3. Half-mile Handicap.—L. A. Sim 1, J. Telfer 2, A. Mitchell 3. Dancing Competition.—Miss A. Ashby 1, Miss M. Cameron 2, Miss O. Ashby 3.

Hop, Step and Jump.—D. Udy 1, A Perkins 2, L. Dickie 3. Hoop Raee.-P. Wallace 1, B. Smith 2, C. Burnby 3. Hitfi Jump—J. Telfer 1, J. Oughton 2, J. Hastie 3.

Vaulting.—J. Teifor 1, R. Scott 2, J. Ougliton 3. CROOKSTON. The annual picnic at Crookston was held yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired for the occasion and consequently there was a large attendance. The management was in proper hands and everything was" canned out in good style. All the different sport* wro indulged in and there was a lavish display of eatables which were freely distributed to all. In the evening a dance was held in the }% . Wf,s lar S 6l y patronised, some 40 couple being present and Messrs L. Smith and VV. Ramsay acted as M.'s C The musio was supplied by Messrs dlo and Weedon. Dancing was con- I tinuod to an early hour in the morn-