WEEK-END PICNIC
GATHERING APT HUTT PARK WORKINGMEN’S CLUB. The annual picnio of the Petone Workingmen’s Club and Literary Institute was held on Saturday, at the Hutt Park racecourse, when about 1500 people had a most enjoyable day. A large measure of praise is due to the picnio committee, under the chair* manship of Mr W. J. Burk, and especially to the secretary, Mr P. Pitcher, who had all arrangements working without a hitch. The sports programme was taken a keen interest in, and some very close finishes; were witnessed.. The Petone Municipal Band was in attendance, and the yaried programme of music was much appreciated. The following is the result of events:— „ > Girls’’ Race (12 to 16): L. Norman l, A. Oliurnside 2. Boys (12 to 16): W. Childs 1, A. Brown 2. Young Ladies (16 to 21): Miss Eagles 1, Miss Money 2. Elopement Race: Mrs Eaglss and Mr 8 Johnston 1, Miss Moody and Mr W. Childs 2. Cluib Handicap (220yds): W. Pine 1, L. Cormaok 2, N. Smith 3. Single Ladies (75yds): Miss Eagles 1, Miss Wilson 2. Young Men’s Race (100yds): E. Nor-, man 1, F. Whitley 2. Mixed Wheelbarrow Race (40yds): Miss Moody and W. Childs 1, Miss Wilson and B. Nuttall 2 Married Ladies’ Race (75yds) : Mrs Black 1, Mrs Sliaron 2.' Threelegged Race (75yds>: Miss Carter and Mr A Brown 1, Miss Mortimer and AL- Childs 2. Sack Race (50vds): W. 1 Childs 1, E. Norman 2. Veterans’
Race (over 60yrs): O. Nicholson 1, A. Brown 2. Lucky Baby Show (under 18 months): Mib Ruddle’s 1, Mrs Corby’s 2. Medley Race: Mtb Brown 1, Miss Calogaris 2. Stepping the Distance (11) chains), Ladies: Mrs Hobbs 1, Mrs R. Smith 2. Driving Competition (Ladies and Gentlemen): Mr H. Johnson and Mrs Johnson 1, Mr L. Ridler and Miss Calogaris 2. Visitors’ Race (100yds): Mr P. Clemens 1, Mr L. Ridler 2. Ladies’ Nail-driving Competition : Mrs Childs 1, Mrs Peck 2. Bandsmen’s\Race: Mr L. Jones 1, Mr T. Dawson 2. Ladies’ Bowls: Mrs Nichols 1, Mrs Childs 2. Tug-o’-war: Mr Greenfield’s team 1, Mr Rvan’s team 2. ,
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12389, 8 March 1926, Page 3
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352WEEK-END PICNIC New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12389, 8 March 1926, Page 3
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