PICNICS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14457, 25 February 1909, Page 8

PICNICS.

N.Z. COAL AND OIL COMPANY'S EMPLOYEES. \-''/ he r. ! "!" 1 " 11 exclirsion a "d I'icnio of th« l'l 4 !r a " d , oil Com P a "/s employees was 1 e.d at -Uosg.el on Saturday las; in a paddock belonging 10 Jli Gilbert, and was a, pronounced success. Fully sen all told availed themselves of the trip. The spot cJioson proved an ideal one, and reflected great credit on Mr J. J{. Hunter, who was deputed to chose a site. The following was the programme: —

Youths' Handicap.-T. Stevenson, 2yds 1K. Seargant, scr, 2. ' ' Married Women's Ur.ce.-Mrs Barnes, scr, 1; Mrs Jt.jOribbon, 2yds, 2. Employees' Handicap.—Final heat: B. Benmc, syds, 1; J. Douglas, set, 2; AW Stevenson, syds, ;l. Young Ladies' Itace (over 18).—Miss Hoadi. ■lytts, 1; Miss J. Carson, 4yds, 2. Old Buffers liace—li. Forrester, 7yds, 1; A. Westou, scr, 2. Married Men's Handicap.—D. Coulter, scr, 1; L. Unrdiner, syds, 2. Wheelbarrow liace.-Jap Thomson and W. Hodgers 1, W. Penman and J. T. Hamsay 2. Young Ladies' ltaec (M to 18).—Miss Maggie Stevenson, -Iyds, 1; Miss Lizzie Hoitieu, scr, 2. Uop, Step, and Jump— Hapeking, 3Cft 2in (liandieap Bin) 1; A. Wilson, 35ft Sin (3ft), 2; Doiig.as, 81ft Tin (scr), 3. Pony Drivers' Kace.—H. Marsh 1, W. Rotlgers 2, W. C ribbon 3. Banclsmens Kace—J. Carson, 4yds, 1; J. Ramsay, scr, 2. Oraig-Oiitaug Race—J. Douglas 1, AY. Penman 2. Committee Bace.—J. Shore, syds, 1; J. Tsrry, 2yds, 2. I'lfe-of-War—Taratn heat. L.O. Lodge -twice. Oddfellows drew a bye, and Taialu would r.ot pull, a protest being held over. SAKGOOD, SOX. and EWEiYS EMPLOYEES. The annual picnic of the combined factories of Messrs Sargocci, Son, and Ewcn was held at Stewart's Gully on Saturday, and was attended by over 400 of the employees, their relatives, and friends. An excellent sports programme had bsen prepared, and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Toys, which were distributed wUh a liberal hand, were a source of endless amusement to the little ones. The various races resulted as follows: —

Sargood's Handicap, 120yds.—First heat: E. Harrington, syds, 1; \\\ Dunn, 7yds, 2; 1!. Palton, scr, 3. Second heal: M. itiisscll, RJyils, 1; C. Dunham, tlvds, 2; It, Pindor, 4iyds, 3. Final: K. Patlon, scr, 1; It, Pindor, 41yds, 2; £. Barringten, syds, 3. Ladies' Kacc (employees' wives), 75yds.— Mrs Paine 1, Jlrs Richards 2, Itrs A'evin 3. Harried lion's fiuce (over 35 years), 75yds.— 11. M/Cuteheon 1, J. Bowrke 2, J. Timlin 3. Ladies' Eaee (shart dresses), 75yds.—Hiss Bertha Atkinson 1, Miss A. Bnmber 2, Jliss SI. Edgar 3.

Euniiing Backwards, 50yds.—M. Eussell 1. W. Love 2, H. Bayliss 3.

Open Handicap, 100yds.—F. ' James 1, G Taylor 2. W. Buckland 3.

Ladies' liaeo (long dresses), 75yds.—Miss Ivy Bryant ], Miss Lucy fiutledge 2, JSlisa Lena Sawers 3.

Committee Hace, 75yds.—A. Payne 1, T. Dunn 2, J. M'ArUinr 3.

Visiters' Handicap, 100yds.—Ilannigan 1, White 2, Douglas 3.

Lady Visitors' Race, 75yd"s.—Miss Griffin 1, Mrs M'Quccn 2, Hiss Timlin 3.

A well-contested scven-a-side Rugby football match, Clothing Factory v. Boot Factory, resulted in a dinw, each side scoring a try.

PORT CHALMERS COMBINED EMPLOYEES. Favoured by fine weather, the annual combined picnic of the employees of the Union Company, Messrs .Stevenson audi Cook, and Gardner a;:d Co. was hold at Waitati on Saturday, over 1200 persons taking advantage of the day's outing. The children were specially catered for. the sports including H events, for which.over 150 prizes were given, end over 270 presents were distributed to the children under live years of age. The baby show was a great success, there being 1G entries. Three ladies acted as judges, and were assisted by Mr E. H. Clark, M.P., who also picseivted the prises won by the junior contestants in the various races, etc. Mr D. Oven&n was chairman of committee, ar.d worked unceasingly all day, and was ably assisted by Messrs A. Cable, Collier, Conner, Chisholm, Hutton, Miller, MacLaren, Whytc, Wilson, Pritchard, Jack, Osborne, Fullcrtoii, Latta, Smith, Mathewson, Dalgleish, M'Kenzic, Jenkins, Limn, Grey, and GundM The following is a list of the prize-winners:— Apprentices' Race.—G. Kettle 1, J. Thomson 2. R. Hay 3. Single Ladies' Race—V. Mothers 1, A. Thomson 2, M. Larkins 3. Single Men's Race —It. M'Taggart 1, N. Hoskins 2, J. Clark 3. Eiuoloyees' Wives Race.—Mrs M'Lean 1, Mrs Pollard 2, Mrs TJpson 3. Old Buffers' Kace.-'-Moore 1, S. Wilson 2, L. Hall 3. » Married Men's Eace.-W. Dougherty 1, T, Dougherty 2, V. Wilson 3. Sack Race—E. Watson 1, J. Olsen 2, C. Gilford 3. Smokers' Race.—A. Goudie 1, J. Finlay 2, A. Bell A. Visiting Ladies' Race.—Miss Magnus 1, MrsAllen 2, Mrs Monk 3. Three-legged Race.—Hay and Spcnco 1, M'Pherson ai:d Clark 2. Committee Uacc.-A. B. Whyto 1, T. Matheson 2. W. Limn 3. Consolation Race—T. Collier 1. J. Harrhy 2, A, Skclbeck 3. Quoiting—J. Glengarry 1, J. Aitken 2, I. Murray 3. Baby fchow.—Girl baby, Mrs Collier; boy baby, Mrs Mnnroe.

MRS BLACKIE'S EMPLOYEES. Tho employees of Mrs Blackie's factory and friend;; held their annual picnic at Mr Andrews's picnic grounds, Broad Bay, being conveyed lo their destination by the s.s. Moerangi. The v.eallier was beautifully line, and all present enjoyed a very pleasant outing. Tho secretary and committee arc to ba congratulated on tho manner in which all things were arranged and carried out. Excellent music was supplied during (lie day by Benin's orchestra, lo which a number oE tlie younger folk danced during the day. Abundance of toys were provided for tho children, and very handsome prizes weregiven for the races. A special word of thanks is due to Mr Andrews for the courtesy shown to the" picknickers. The following are tho results of the races;— Apprentices' Race, under 17.—Miss Dunn 1, Miss Knox 2. Apprentices' Race, under 20—Miss Henderson 1. Miss 2. Skipping Contest—Miss Dunn 1, Miss 0. Bolton 2. Married Men's Race.-Mr M'Nab 1, Mr Moore 2. Committee Race.—Mrs E. Bolton 1, Mi. Firnic 2, Miss Knox :). Ladv Visitors' Race (single).—Mias French. 1, Miss Ross 2. Visiting Gentlemen's Race, over 20.—Mr Jones 1, Mr M'Cormack 2. Visiting Oeutlcuieu's Race, under 20.—Mr Tillcyshorl 1, Mr Donaldson 2. Employees' Race, over 20.—Miss Fernie 1, Miss Knox 2. Nail Driving—Mrs Young 1, Miss Muirhcud 2. Lady Visitors Race (married).—Mrs Blackio 1, Mrs Baird 2. Mrs Foster 3. Employees' Handicap Race.—Miss Seal 1, Miss Connor 2, Miss Covens 3. Consolation Race.— Mav Connor 1, Misj Tilley.-hur' 2, Miss Buriiard 3.