Woollen Factory Picnic.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 9748, 27 January 1908, Page 4

Woollen Factory Picnic.

A large gathering of workers with their families and mends assembled on Saturday morning for the purpose of attending the annual picnic. Weather conditions gave -good promise of an enjoyable day, and all seemed intent on making the best of their opportunities. By the courtesy of the Railway Department, the picnickers were conveyed to the crossing beyond Herbert station, where conveyances wercprovided for luggage. The usually bare :,tnd lonely road to .Glencoe was soon considerably" brightened by the crowd of gaily-dressed and happy pleasure-seekers. The forethought of the committee was evidenced in the splendid arrangements which they had made. Hot water and milk were provided all day long. Races and games of the usual picnic order were organised and kept going by the energy of those responsible for the arrangements ; while a band under the leadership of Mr H. Pheloung rendered efficient service. A special word of praise is due to Mr J. M. Wilson for his work as secretary of the committee. Those desiring souvenirs of the occasion fell an easy prey to the enterprising photographer.' Glencoe is undoubtedly the premier picnic spot of this district; young and old each find something to fascinate them. The open space for games makes a fine assembly ground, not .too far from the road, and handy to the river. Here, those whose vigorous days are past, can spend a quiet open-air day, watching their charges and having a "crack" with their friends. The more able-bodied made this spot the starting point for their excursions. One portion of the river above the second gully is well worth a visit, but only a few explored its beauties on Saturday. Here in the primeval stillness were to be seen a few of the staid folk paddling as in the days of boyhood. Returning to the camping ground a race of special interest was the Factory Handicap. The heats were well contested, as was also the final. Disappointment was evinced at the absence of several "dark-horses" each well supported. Donovan's win was popular, he getting in just ahead of "Scrim" Meehan (hut year's winner), while Mosely astonished ail by his pace and endurance. Mr Hepburn, the genial proprietor, leeeived the hearty thanks of the picnickers., and was presented by Mr I). Patterson, on their behalf, as showing their appreciation of his kindness, with a- piece of Oamaru tweed. He was afterwards accorded three hearty cheers. The shower towards the. close of the day proved a little disconcerting; but all reached home having enjoyed themselves to the Full. Following is the piizc-list:— Boys' Race (7 to 10 years)--!!. Cross 1, F. Anderson 2, A. Williamson 3. Girls' Race (7 to 10 years)—M. Denholm i. K. Moscrop 2. 1!. Denholin and It. Martin (dead heat) o. Bovs' Kate (7 to 14 years)—lf. White i. P. Murphy 2, T. Williamson 3. Girls' Kate (7 to 14 years)—J. Niniin.) 1, K. Denholm 2, K. Council 3.

Young Ladies' Race (in short frocks)---L. White 1, I-). Pearcy 2. Faetmy Handicap (100 vards) —First heat: J." Caiins 1, J. Meehaii 2. Second 'neat: .). Donovan 1, A. Kilgour and 11. Moslev (equal) 2. Third heat": \V. iiobinsoii 1." B. Williams 2. Final : J. Donovan 1, J. Meehan 2. 11. Moslev 3. Bovs' Pace (under seven) —V. Winslad-. 1, S.' Rodcia 2, J, Wilson 3, J. Alexander 4. Girls' Race (under 10)—0. Pearcv 1. M. Heid 2. Bovs' Race (under 10) A. Cross 1. .7. Wins'lade 2.

Cross Country Race— ]•'.. Hill 1, ''. Clark 2, P. Murphy 5. Girls' Three-logged Race—K. Council mid B. Kilgour 1. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs Patersou 1, Mrs Reid 2. Second Married Ladies' Race—Mrs A. i'iddy 1. Mariied Men's Race (Factory en: pioyees)—ll. Mosley 1. Bovs' Three-legged Race—Murphy brothers' 1, E. Mill and J. Reid 2, C. Johnston and N. Quinley 3. Open Handicap (100 yards)— First, heat : IT. Keen 1. .1, Meehan 2. Second heat : W. Sparks 1, D. Patersou 2. Third heat : U". Scott 1, R. Ure and H. Hamuli! (equal) 2. Final: R. Ure 1, W. Scott 2, J. Meehan 0. Girls' Race (10 to 12)— J. Nimmo 1. M. Whiilans 2.' Bovs' Race (10 to 12)— E. Hill 1, J. Reid' 2. Young Ladies' Race, (special)—A. Bell 1, A. Watt 2. Bandsmen's Race—ll. Pheloung 1, 1!. Pheloung 2. Skipping (gills under 10) M. Beil ]. \\ Knight 2. Girls under 16: E. Donholm 1, M. Hudson 2. Tug-of.War (married v. single;— The married men winning two out of three pulls, were declared the Winners. Girls Race (under seven) —M. Denholm 1, W. Whiilans 2, U. Tiddy 3. Consolation Race, for -voting ladies—l). White- 1, M. llannon 2. '