ORANGE PICNIC.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 7947, 2 December 1886, Page 5

ORANGE PICNIC.

A large procession of Orangemen formed in York-street on Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, and headed by the newly-formed Orange band, whose members wore straw hats, trimmed with orange and purple, marched to the railway station. In front of the procession the Onion Jack was borne ; then came the band, under Bandmaster Thomson, then the masters and deputymasters, carrying the warrants, and wearing cloaks representing four lodges; then two banners, and a large number of members of the Lodges. The trains for the Hutt were crowded with people, and by the time the picnic had fairly started in MoNab’s Gardens, there, were about a thousand people present. All sorts of games, such as quoits, cricket, rounders, etc. were provided ; and there were sports, the results of which were as follow :—Boys’ Race, 100yds, from 14 to 16 ; first prize, book, "Heads and Hands,” presented by Bro G. Richards.—Master W, McMillan, 1 ; E. McMillan, 2; W. Connor, 3. Girls’ Race, 100yds.— Annie O’Connor, 1; Kate o‘Conuor, 2. Members’ Race, 100yds—1st prize, 20s ; 2n,d prize, 10s—BrosD.M. Geo. Watson, Thompson, Kane, Durrant, Dalton, Forsyth, G. Jones, Donaldson, Morris (junr.), entered for this, and a keen contest ended in Bro Thompson coming in first by about a foot ; Bro Morris (junr.), 2. Boys’ Race, 100yds, aoes 8 to 12—Master F. Morris, 1; G. Morris, 2. Girls’ Race, 50yds, 8 to 10— Ada Gurney, 1; closely followed by Florrie Skinner.. Sash Race, 100yds This was a very exciting race, the following brethren entering for it : Bros W. Dalton, W. Dimmook, A. Gamings. B. Rasmusson, Armstrong, Mclntyre, V. Dimmook, R. Dalton, Won by Bro W. Dalton, junr., by a few inches. Mau-of-War’s Race, ,100yds—Seamen Elliott, Slade, .Davy and Fisher ran well, but Davy managed to get in first, Fisher being second. Ist prize, 15s; second, ss. Tug-of-War, between teams selected by Bros Armstrong and Mclntyre—Both teams were so equally matched that it was only after a severe trial that Mclntyre’s team managed to win. The handicapper was Bro. G. K. Purdey, and the starters Bros. W. Jensen and J. Harris. The party returned to town by the 5.15 train. On arrival at the Wellington station the procession was re-formed, and the party marched to the Free Methodist Church, where a tea meeting and entertainment were provided. The ladies who presided at the tables were Mesdames Hill, Thawley, Yeomans, Carter, Linnell, Richards, and Johnston; and Misses Thawley and Webb. At the meeting, the Rev P. N. Hunter took the chair, and delivered a humorous address. The programme was as follows : —Pianofore duet, Miss Yeomans and Mr Mclntosh; song, ‘‘The guardian -angel,” Miss Drummond; song; “The British Lion,” Mr Ellison; song, “When sparrows build,” Miss C. Yeomans ; cornet solo, Mr Mclntosh ; song " A summer sliower, ” Mrs Mclntosh ; address, Rev Mr Elliott ; pianoforte duet, Miss Yeomans; song, “Sailing,” Mr Ellison; song, "Waiting,” Miss Drummond ; cornet solo, Mr Mclntosh; song, “ When the Tide,” Mrs Mclntosh; address, Rev : Mr Potter. This programme was capitally carried out,. and a most enjoyable evening was spent.