THE PREMIER PICNIC.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15235, 24 February 1913, Page 4

THE PREMIER PICNIC.

ODDFELLOWS' ANNUAL OUTING.

SPORTS AT THE DOMAIN.

Fob the first time since its inception pi years ago, the Oddfellows' Premier Piaiie. one of the biggest annual mictions ofS kind an the Dominion, which took place or Saturday, was held on the DomainCridS (jrround For rv c-t ± xot yea,* post, tho custom habeen for the members of the Auckland district Order and their friends to caZ: gate for their annual outing a-, MctutanV but as it _ has been found that members Jivmg outside Auckland, who form a rerv large part of the membership, prefer / come right to the citv, it was decided to try the experiment this year of holdmthe picnic m the Domain. The result that in spite of very unseasonable and unpleasant weather, the gathering viaa great success, and the attendance mast bare been between 4000 and 5000. Representatives from oil parts of fu a province, from Hokianga to GisW were present, and a large number ofS officials attended, including the master of the district, Bro. H. A ° Wh; taker, of Hamilton, and the deputy 'errand" master, Bro. W. Dean. AjU&gX absence were received from the Prim* Minister (the Hon. W. F. m2v)T ocoupies the position of patron, the' Hon W. H. Hemes, the Hon. R. H. Rhodpa and the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher, all 0 whom wished, the Order a successful gather rag. A telegram from the Ashburtcn district ran:—''•"Warmest wishes for success to-morrow. Heartily congratulate you on your successful efforts to promote the welfarei of the Order in the foremast district in Now Zealand."

The morning was devoted to spurts, games, and scrambles for the childiC and the little ones gave every indication that they were enjoying themselves to the •utmost. In the afternoon a really good programme of sports and dancing was carried out. Music was provided by tha Garrison Band, while Kited Highlanders ■were much in evidence with their bagpipes. Altogether the picnic was a highlv successful one, and notwithstanding f&a frequent showers of rain, those present all obtained' much enjoyment from the outing. The Sports Programme.

'Ilia following are the results of tie • sports :— : :-J Friendly Societies' Handicap, 120yds.—S First heat: B. E. Fordhain (scr.), 1 • g. M H. Kiilip (Byds), 2; C. F. Burns (2yds), > 3. Second heat: J. L. Salisbury (6yds)' M 1; C. D. Cowan (sy<Js), 2; H." E;l Lairentv (SycLs), 3. Final: J. L. Sans-: I bury (6yds), 1; C. D. Cowan (Emits), 2; f> C. F. Burns (2yds), 3. | Professional Handicap, 100 yds. heat: J. Benyman (ll£>ds), 1; J. Mack I (81yds), 2. Second Heat: H. E. Brink-:: man (4£yds), +1; B. L. Nesbit (llAvd»),%' +1; L. Corby (7£yds), 3.' Third heat': G. Cooper (12yds), 1; G. E. Kinsey (6yds), 2. Fourth beat: D. Andrew (12yds), l-ff T. R. Johnston (B£yd£), 2. Final: jjff Bern-man (ll£yds), i; 15. Andrew (12yds), 2; G. Cooper (12yds), 3. All qualified ', started. Bilukman ran well, and looked like winning until 20yds from homo, when bo strained his back, and the placed men • passed him, Berryman winning by a yardSkipping Race, for Girls, 75yds.—E. Dare, 1; M. Hollefct. 2; A. Foster, 3. Married Ladies' Race, 75yds.—Mrs. W. Smith, 1; Mrs. Spybe, 2; Mrs. Tims, 3. Amateur Handicap, 100 yds.—hea t: - J. J. Mnlvihill (4yds), 1; L. W. Basley (Byds), 2. Second heat: C. Learwood (9yds), 1; J. R. Simpson (4yds), 2. Third heat: H. A. Robertson (3yds), 1: A. E, Irrnis (10yds)_, 2. Final: J. J. Malvibill (4yds), 1; A. E. Inids (10yds), 2; H. A. Robertson (3yds), 3^

XWDCJ. ocvu *_». , ' cc-y M.U. Members' lisce, 120yds.—J. , .L. ."""I Sansßury (3vds), 1; R. H. Killip (syds), i 2; P. A. Sjers (7yds), 3. . !j ',^1 M.U. Sisters' Race, 50yds.—Mrs. Wilk- > inson, 1: Mi-is Clayton, 2. ."q Young Ladies' Race, over 18 years, 50yds.;J j —Miss GDlis, 1; Miss Ireland, 2; Miss j) Bogue, 3. '' ' 51,11. Members' Race, 220 yd".C. D. f Cowan (6yds), 1; <?. A. Syers (12y(?s), 2;i' R.fH. Killip (Byds), 3. Amateur Handicap, 440 yds.— E. d Innis (30yds), 1; L. C. Casrletoa (23yds), . 2: R. A. Stewart (30yds), 3. /jg Highland Fling, tinder 16 years.— 5! Francis McDougall, 1; Lena Scott, 2; Iris MacKenzie, 3. '* - if Highland Reel, under 16 years.—Lena ,i Scott, 1: Francis McDougall, 2; Iris Mac- :K Kenzie, 3. Sword Dxace, tinder 16 years.—Francis p; McDougall, 1; Iris MacKenzie, 2; Lena Scott, 3 ± Seantriuhbas. under 16 years:—Lena Scott, 1; Iris MacKenzie, 2; Francis Mo- ] Dougall, 3- rr-lL Sword Dance, under 12 —J£iwy'. Brown, 1; M. Hill, 2; W. Hill, 3; Barn... McDougall, 4. .'' _v V Reel O'Tnlloch, -under 16 years.— Scott, 1 • Iris MacKenzie, 2; Francis MoDougall, 3. • T . i*"i Irish Jig, Tinder 16 years.—F. ii- v Stewart. 1; Iris MacKenzie, 2; Lena | Scott, 3. , r " «s Sailors' Hornpipe, under 16 years.—*. - H. Stewart, 1; H. Adams, 2; Lew Scott, 3. ' Anniversary Concert. . y;i* In the evening a concert was given, ini the Town Hall,- which attracted a ver?,g large attendance. Some of the best-known -g of local performers contributed items, and t| the conceit was in every way a success. | Mr. Harold Gregson played three numbers s on the city organ, the most popular which was per Saps the •/« Inter»e®M| from " Cavalloria Rusticana. H«M! Pechotsch was very warmly applauded for his violin solos, his artistic rciidorjig " Musin's "Grand Mazurka de Contort 4 Being especially effective. Madame «> •; laert and Madame Chambers each gave j two solos which met with hearty ap- • proval, and Miss Gwenyth Evans was also verv successful. Mr. T. Hams gave a j short Dickens Recital, featuring EbentW ; ; Scrooge, and later in the he recited Captain Scott's last message in a very telling manner, jXadsno. Chambers, Miss Evans, and Messrs. h. nDellow and A. H. Ripley were advantage in a couple o' ; the male members of in© quartstto also heard in solo numbers. Mr. Jnrea £- Bourke sang " Thora." Mr. L*>- j. Whittaker acted as accompanist. / . -