TRADES UNION PICNIC

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3289, 8 March 1926, Page 15

TRADES UNION PICNIC

RECORD GATHERING AND IDEAL WEATHER.

i Saturday was an ideal day for a pic. nic. and between 800 and 000 persons javaiied themselves of the opportunity jof the Trades’ Union gathering at Ashhurst domain, to spend a most enjoyable day in the open. Such a large assemblage was beyond the anticipation of the committee that had I arrangements in hand, consequently 'members felt that their efforts were amply rewarded. The Ashhurst dotnain has witnessed many gatherings lof a similar nature this year, but 'hardly one that will compare with Saturday’s in enthusiasm and enjoyment. Visitors came from long distances, and the presence of the Foxton stiver band, which p ayed music at intervals throughout the day, add’ od to the liveliness of the proceedings. The children were also specially catered for in the way of toys, each child receiving a present. Races and competitions were contested, results being as follow: Boys’ 75 yds.—"Croon 1, Ball 2, Barrett 3. Girls' 50yds.—Iris Milne 1, M. iGulliver 2, Myrtle Gay 3. Married women's 50yds.-—-Mrs McLeod 1, Mrs Weston 2, Mrs Peterson 3. Single ladies’ 75yds.—-Miss Norris 1, Miss ! Milne 2. Miss Griffin 8. Baby show, jl2 months and under.—Mrs Butler R Mrs McLeod 2, Mrs Burns 3. Pillow fight.—P. Petrie X. H. York 2, Perry 13. Ladles' nail-driving.—A. McLag!gan 1, G. Benton 2, Mrs Ennis 3. Tub land cork race.—A. E. Cunningham 1, |W. Wiliams 2, de Clone 3. BandsSmcn's 100yds.—A.- J. Newth 1. L. A. j Osborne 2, Barnett 3. Married women’s.—Mrs J. Butler 1. Mrs G. Boniton 2, Mrs Weston H. Novelty race.— 'r, de' Glene I,*C. Huff 2, J, McLeod 3. 100yds open.—W. Williams 1, C. Bailey 2, W. Baker 3. High Jump.— Polgleso 1, E. M. Robinson 2, W. Williams 3. Chain-stepping.—W. Perjry 1, R. Cochran 2, E. L. Smith 3. [Marred women’s 50yds.—Mrs McLaggan. 1, ,M. O’Donnell 2. Mrs Hook 3. 1 100yds (handicap).—C. Bailey 1,. L. i Dalzell 2, A. Rouse 3. Pillow-fight. —L. Dalzell 1, W. Perry 2, F. Petrie 3. Y r oung ladies' 50yds.—Miss Griffin 1 ,Miss Milne 2, Miss Norris 3. Threadneedle race.—Miss V. Beatle 1, D. de Clene 2, M. Small 3. Committeemen’s 60yds.—R. Lewis 1, J. Neville 2, P. T. Robinson 3. Married women’s 50yds. —Mrs Benton 1, Mrs O'Donnell 2„ Mrs McCarthy 3. Young ladles’ 50yds.— Mss Norris 1, Miss Milne 2. Miss Gilliver 3. Sealed handicap.—J. Neville 1, R. do Clene 2, S. Small &. Chain-stepping (ladies).—Mrs Chaffey 1, Miss Silvester 2, Mrs Mason 3. Novelty race (men).—R- S. Watson 1, F. Robertson 2, F. -C. Allerby 3. Flax-workers’ 100yds.—Baker 1, j Petrie 2, Andrews 3. Weight-gucss-jng.—Mrs R. Watson 1.