STAFF PICNICS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 930, 31 January 1924, Page 6

STAFF PICNICS.

The annual picnic of the staff and principals of Messrs Coliinson and Ounninghame, Ltd., and Messrs Coliinson and Son, held on the racecourse at Awapuni yesterday, was thoroughly enjoyed by the 200 people who were present. The cricket match played in the morning resulted in a win for Coliinson and. Cunninghame’s team by a margin of 36 runs. An event which created considerable amusement was the liaka delivered by a party of 12 in fantastic costume. Chieftain, H. Coliinson, delivered an oration in the native tongue which was followed by a translation in English set to the tune of ‘‘Flannelette.” The inclusion of a number of topical hits gave the items an added attraction which proved irresistible. In the afternoon a sports programme was run off, the detailed results of which are as under: —Relay race: Coliinson and Son’s team, K. Glendenning, H. Coliinson, \V. Wilson, R. Kirkland 1. Collinson«and Cunninghame’s team, H. Setter, L. C'dy, B. Johanson, A. Rosval 2. ICO yards: K. Gleadeiming 1, D. Trask 2, C. Dixon. 3. 220 yards: K. Glendenning 1, C. Dixon and D. Trask dead heat 2. Ladies’ race, 75 yards: Miss Pat Smidt 1, Miss M. Smith 2, Alias i\l. Christensen 3. Donkey race : C. Dixon and Mias G. Higgins 1, P. Cowlishaw and Miss H. Adair 2. ilam and egg race: Mr Spicet and Miss A. Baker 1, I'. Ward and Miss Kay 2. Skipping competition for ladies: Miss Kaye. Three-legged race: C. Dixon and Miss Higgins 1, A. Bonberg and Miss Christensen 2. At the conclusion of the day’s activities, Mr W. L. MacPherson, on behalf of the combined staffs, extended thanks to tho principals, Messrs 11. Coliinson, L. H. Coliinson and J. Cunninghame for having provided such an enjoyable outing. In responding, the principals expressed pleasure at the excellent arrangements made by the picnic committee which had added- greatly to the success of the function. The staff of Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., who also held their annual picnic yesterday, y journeyed to the Manawatu Gorge. The party left by the early morning train and, despite the threatening nature of the elements at that hour, the majority made the journey. As the day advanced conditions improved and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent. A sports programme was run off,' the details of which are as under: Young ladies’ race: Miss Paulsen. Married ladies' race: Mrs Armitage. Girls’ race: Inez Watts. Boys’ race: Donald Iloare. Men’s 220 yards race: R. Mayo. Men’s 100 yards handicap race : B. Smith. Swimming, men’s race: C. McKenzie; ladies’ Miss Pedersen. Obstacle race: J. G. Smith. Men’s three-legged race : B. Nichclls and 11. Cooper. Ladies’ three-legged race: Ali sse3 Ai. Watts and A. Cosgrove.