PICNICS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10596, 17 February 1896, Page 3

PICNICS.

KENSINGTON SCHOOL. * The children of the Kensington School, together with tjjeir parents and friends, in all numbering sprue 600, held a moat enjoyable piqnio at Wajtati on Friday, The party left at 9 o'clock by speciql train from the siding near the school a\ Kcnsipgton, and reached shorty after 10. The weather wi»ir beautiful. AH sorts of. outdoor sports were ipstifuted Mr Mcovt1, the head master, working indefatigably for the enjoyment of all., Au event whioh created no little amusement was a three-legged race, in which Messrs Cole and Udia competed. The seniors, however, were badly b^en' by the jquiors, but in view of the plucky struggle they made tho former were awarded a special prize. Noue of the ni&mbera of I committee were able to attend, but many friepds |.lent valuable aid—nqtably, Mrti Cole. Xhe pal!--dock in which the suorts were held was kindly lent by Mrs Colcjian." Town was leached by 7.39, everything having parsed nff without a hitch. HILLSIDE WORKSHOPS "\ he Hillside Workshops and railway employees held their picnic at Waihola on Saturday, about 61)0 being conveyed by special train, leaving HillBide at il a.m. and returning at 7.30 p.m. The day was all that could be desired, and the situation excellent. The .Engineers' Band beine in attendance danciug pn thVgreon was iutiyilged in, and other amiisenirnt was amply provided, by the; energetic meinbera of the cosnpiittpe, A large number during the day availed thanioKlyes of th,e splendid arrangements made by Mr Peterson for a trip on the lake. The Hillsida Handicap-tbe feature of the day's sports — brought out ]<S starters, and ended in a great atnisglo I etween J. Clark, h. Thomas, and JP. Stalker. Tha baby show created n deal of excitement a,inonff».t tha fair sex. The contest was so keen that Mr J. Eden (the judge), desiring to give general satisfaction, decided to call the committee together and place the various points hsforo thtmi. ' The committee, after due consideration, unanimously decided in making the following award;— Mrs Thomas 1, Mr? Mackie 2. The results, of the other events were as fpllow :— Apprentices' Rack. — Wi Chambers }, 0. Brideer2. Boys' RiCE (under 14).—D. Denniston, 1, E. Thomas 2. Hiliside Handicap.—J. Clark 1, G.Thomas2, P. Stalker a. Girls' Race.— M. Perkins 1. Mile Walk —W. Rodgerson 1, T. Sherwood 2. • Veterans' Hace —W. Carrick 1, F. .Forrester 2. Makkibd Ladihs' fiACE.— Mrs Morrison 1, Mrs Graham 2. Strangers' Race.—Brooka 1, Gocdman 2. Baby Show.—Mrs Thomaii 1, Mrs Mackie 2. Single Ladies' Race.—Mies Taylor 1, Misa Coxqn 2. Maiuued Laoies" Race.—Mrs Jolly I, Sack Race.—Forester 1, H. Thomas 2. Committee Kaoe.^-11. Vinsen 1, J. Gareide 2. Tug of-War.— Won by the blaci-stuiths after a great struggle with the fitters. Three lugged Race r-Warren and Bridger 1. Siamese Race.-Uarside anil CftTiok 1. ! Hop, Step, and Jump.—W. Wilkinson. 1, j Junior .Apprentices —R. Hogg J, Wilkinson 2. | Mamiied Men's Race.—S. Evans 1. j At the conclusion of the sports Mr J, Eden pre-sented-tha successful competitors with! thoir prizes, and in a well-chosen speech said that it gave him great pleasure in being amongst the employees on such occasions. Ke sincerely hoped that the pleasant day everybody present had spent would ba the foreruuner. of many more. Three cheers were then called for the committee, fnr Mr Eden, and for Mr Taterson (of the Lake Hotel) for his kindness in doing everything in his power to make the outing » sncces«. A special vote of thanks was given to the gentlemen that had kindly given special prises,