ANNUAL PICNICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18322, 12 February 1923, Page 5

ANNUAL PICNICS.

LOCAL BODIES' LABOURERS.

DAY AT BUCKLAND'S BEACH.

The local bodies' and labourers' picnic, held at Buckland's Beach on Saturday, proved most successful. Three forty steamers were required to convey the 3000 picnickers. to the grounds. • An excellent sports programme was held, one of the most interesting events being the wrestling competition, which was judged by the famous Now Zealand wrestler, Mr. T. Tuohy., The following are the results of the sporting events: -v.; Members' Handicap, lOOvds.J. McCormick, 10yds, 1; S. Chiswell, syds, 2: J. Timms, ecr, 3

Girls' Handicap, 12 to 14yrs, 75yds.— Miss Seager, 1; Miss Stevens, 2; Miss Moss, 3. Boy a, 13 to 14yrs, 100 yds —C. Brown, 1; H. Coburn. 2; W. McGengale, 8. <• Married Ladies, 50yds.—Mrs S. Smith, 1; Mrs. G. Whiteley, 2; Mrs. R. Craig, 3. Girls. 15 to 18yre, 100yd3.—Miss M. McNeil, 1; Miss M. Forrest, 2; Miss B. Brewer, 3. , Visitors, 120yds.—5- McKenzia, 1; R Ball, 2, J. Oliffe, 3. , Veterans, 50yds.—J. Baker, 1; C. McCarthy, 2; P. Jones, 8. Visitors (ladies), 75yds.— Carpenter, 1; Mrs. Bennett, 2: Miss McNeil. 8. Local Bodies' Employees, other than Members, lOOyds.G. Darrick, 1; J Gemtnell, 2: A. AUoway, 3 _ Wrestling Competition.J. Mathews, 1; J. Hohepa, 2. I CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS' CLUB. The members of the Auckland City Municipal ■ Officers' Social ■ Club held their firht annual picnic on Saturday, when they visited Titirangi. Seven char-a-bancs were required to convey the party, which _ numbered about 200. Sweets were distributed among the children, who also had _ their own racing events, and a. most enjoyable day was spent by all The president of the olub, Mr. J. 8. Brigham, Town Clerk, in a short speech, stated that the success of the day was very largely. due to the work of Mr. J. Carlaw, and the secretary, Mr. W. Liversidge. The following are the results of the sporting events:— . Junior Handicap.—J. Williams, 1; ,H.

Clark 2.! —■.! Ladies' Handicap.—-Miss * Valentine, 1; Miss; Rowe, 2. „ ) , __ _ . Visitors' Race (ladies). H. Brigham. 1; Miss M. Brigham. 2. t . • Senior Handicap.—W. Ranker, 1; W. Liversidge, 2. • ■ V Heads of Departments Handicap. -A. Ford, 1; J. S. Brigham, 2, _ Visitors' Handioap xnompson, 1; Baildon, 2. . COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Members of' the Auckland Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association held their annual pionin at Pine Island on Saturday. About 550 people were present. The pionio was a decided success, this beit.g 1o no small extent duo to the fine, •weather. The children were specially catered for, and a " Charlie Chaplin was The following are - the results of the sporting events: — ■ Travellers' Handicap, 757d5.1. Langton. 1; A. B. Roscoe, 2. Warehousemen's Handicap, 75yds.—i. Virtue, 1; S. H. Abel. 2. _. . ■ . , _ Travellers' Cup, 100 yds.— I T. J. Virtuo, 1; J. P. Jerrat, 2. • , Warehousemen's Race, non-members.— Murphy. : 1: Wade, 2. . _ j Old Buffers' Race.—Cajotam C. E. Hood. 1; W H. Pr*ntis, 2: E. J. Rae, 3. Bandsmen's Race.—Cater, 1. ' .. . , Married Ladies, 75;rds.—Mrs. Mudford, ill Mrs. Harfwiape. 2. ; / *, Single Ladies' Race.-- M.itia Mack, 1; Mi"s Applpyard. 2. . ■ ' . _. _ Committeemen's RaC'B, , -A. AWJtioham. 1: H. J. Sellers. &