ANNUAL PICNIC

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 18920, 23 January 1936, Page 2

ANNUAL PICNIC

WATERSIDERS* UNION

OVER 700 ATTEND

A HOST SUCCESSFUL DAY

Although weather conditions were not favorable, for the Waterside Workers C hion's annual picnic yesterday, two special trains were required to take the picnickers to the Park Domain,, wMe » it is estimated that in 'all over 70U people'gathered on the grounds. As a, result of the rain the programme was commenced later than the time scheduled, but with the sports controlled ' in the committee's usual capable manner leeway was soon made up, and, m fact. . some extra events had finally to be added. Undoubtedly fnuc.h ol the success of the outing was due to the efforts of the lion, secretary, Mrs George ( Thomas. Ho was ably assisted by the v committee, which comprised .Messrs. .h. Liudlev, chairman. W. Hanna, hon. treasurer, G. Sutton, P. Grogan, C. S. Shandley and J. McDonald, who also acted! as( judges of the sports events; Messrs. E. Feiton, S. Hanna and George Dunn; stewards; Messrs. F. Oaten, H. Martin. E. Mason and J. McKrlain. haudicappers; Messrs. B. Church, A. Wells and .1. Stewart, jun., starters; Messrs. J. Ahlin, A. Russ, P. Castle. E. Dunn. D. McCallum and J. Grogan. who took charge of the children's races; Messrs. J. V. Scott. W. Birkett and I. Webber, nail drivingRain fell during the morning, but the weather cleared shortly after midday and continued fine until just when the train was leaving for town. Following the usual custom, children from the Heiii Materoa Home were the guests of the union for the day. Music, provided bv the W.E.C.M.R. Band, was a pleasing" contribution to the days programme. > On behalf of the union s picnic committee, warmest thanks were extended to residents who donated cash and trophies for the picnic. I Results are as follows : ATHLETIC EVENTS

Bovs' 100yds race, under 14yrs, waterside workers' children only.— J. 'Ross K J. Lucas 2. Girls' 75rds race, under 14 years, waterside workers' children only.— Xancy O'Connor 1, M. Prendergast o

Married ladies? -race, waterside workers' wives only.—Mrs F. Outen 1, Mrs E. Burson 2. ■ Biverhead Gold 100yds handicap, watersiders only.—J. Sh'fears 1, J. McLaehlan 2, G. Clark 3; Girls' race, under loyrs, open.—X. Dennett l' M. Turhitt 2. Single ladies' race, open. —Miss T. Whitehead 1, Miss E. Penny 2. Bovs' race, under lfiyrs, open.—T. Aldertonl, S. White 2. Single men's race, 120yds, open. — E. Quinri 1, A. Mason 2. Mixed three-legged race, openMiss M. Hepburn and M. Cox 1, Miss G. Bloxh.am anil R. Nossiter 2. Married men's race, open. —0. Clark 1, J. MeLachkri 2. Old men's race, ."Oyvs, and over.— J. McDonald 1, Fi Coker 2.

Married men's race, watersiders Wiv.—A. McLach.lan 1, R. Burson 2. Married ladies' rate, open.—Mrs P. Dorf l,.Mrs C. Gordon £. Mixed wheelbarrow race, open.—. Mrs C Gordon and J. McLaehlan l, 1 Miss D. Glassford, and H. Buckingham 2. Bandsmen's race.—L. Kermode 1, A. Adcroft 2. Mixed three-legged race, children 12 to 10. —Miss M. Hepburn and It. Nossiter 1, Miss I. Glassford and T. Alderton 2. Comniitteemen's race. E, Mason 1, H. J. Owen 2. " Special race for boys, once round. ~=-M; Glassford .1, P. Hnnkey 2, C. Bloxham 3. Special prize presented by Mr J. A. C. Fleming for married ladies' event Mrs G. Sutton 1. NATIONAL DANCING The judge of the National dancing was Mrs Moss, the pianist Mrs Esquilant; .and the committee Messrs J. Cousins,.'Js. pousins, J. Munro, R. Dunn, K. Lindley, R. Beids and A. 'Hudsou. Bcsult.s were as follow: Highland Fling, over 13yrs.—Miss Sheila Munro 1, Miss Betty Jenkins 2. ' ""'" Sailors' Hornpipe, over 13yrs.— Miss Sheila Munro 1, Miss Betty Jenkins 2. Beel o' Tulloeh, open.—Miss Sheila Munro; 1, Miss Marjorie' Fletcher 2. Irisl Jig, over 13yrs.—Miss Sheila Munro 1, Miss Betty Jenkins 2. Highland Fling, Under 13yrs.— Margaret Johansen 1, Marjorie Fletcher 2. '■ ' Irish Jig, under 13yrs f —Marjorie Fletcher 1, Margaret: Johansen 2. Sean Truibhnis, under 13yrs.—Marjorie Fletcher 1, Margaret Johansen and Dorothy Fletcher, equal, 2.

Irish Duo, open.—Misses Stieila Munro and Marjorie Fletcher 1, Misses Munro and Betty Jenkins 2. Several ladies' nail-driving competions were held during . the_ day, events being won by the following: Mesdames Coker, Butler, W. Hannah, Dorf, Cousens, .1. Carter, Thomas, W. Birkett, Benny, Bugdcn, and .1. McDonald. Championship.—Mrs J. Cousens, 1; Mrs W. Hannah, 2; Mrs. Butler, 3. Consolation prize.—Miss Campbell, 1; Mrs Callaghrtn, 2.