PICNIC AT TARURUTANGI

Taranaki Daily News, 25 February 1931, Page 5

PICNIC AT TARURUTANGI

gathering of settlers SPORTS AND COMPETITIONS. EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT. ■Settlers of the Tarurutangi district forgot the cares of the farm yesterday and with their wives and families enjoyed themselves at the annual settlers picnic which has been successfully revived during the past two years. Unfortunately weather was bad in the morning, but as complete arrangements had been made it was decided to continue with the programme. With the exception of a few showers the day proved fine, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent. The location of the picnic was the cricket ground, a spacious paddock in the property of Mr. A. Street. It is , centrally situated, well sheltered, and indeed ideal for the purpose, its proxi- * mity to the hall adding to its convenience from the viewpoint of catering. There was a representative attendance additional interest being lent by the fact that the' proceeds were to be devoted to the earthquake relief fund. The picnic element predominated. There was a varied programme of athletic and field events, and such 'attractions as chain-stepping and other competitions , in which the elder people took a prominent part. The winning of the prizes was a minor consideration, unless it-wa-s for the purpose of handing it back to increase the earthquake funds, which the majority of winners did. The child-': ren were not forgotten, and under the supervision of their teacher, Mrs. E. Deighton, the day was made a memorable one for them with numerous races. After they had entertained those present with some bright singing each, child was the recipient of a bag of sweets.

The ladies as usual contributed their quota to the success of the day, having charge of the catering arrangements. Luncheon of the usual high standard was served free to all in the Tarurutangi Hall, and in the afternoon a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed. Mrs. P. Street .was the convenor of the ladies’ committee, and Mrs. E. Deighton the secretary. A soft drinks and icecream stall under the supervision of Mrs. M. Street, assisted by. Misses N.. Murray, N._ Giddy and R. Rogers, did good business. Detailed results are:— Maiden,. open. —W. Rowlands 1, N. Giddy 2. 100 yards, local.—-S. Sampson 1, W. Rowlands 2.

Throwing the cricket ball.-—Spence Giddy 1, L. Bishop 2. 120 yards hurdles. —First heat: R. Street 1. Second heat: E. Barriball 1. Third heat? W. and R. Rowlands dead heat 1. Final: W. Rowlands 1, E. Barriball 2.

Hop, step and jump.—Spence Giddy 1, W. Rowlands 2, C. Hoeta 3.

220 yards.—M. Fenwick 1, C. Hoeta 2. Stepping the chain. —R. Willis 1, A. C. Whittle 2.

High Jump.—W. Rowlands 1; A. Thomason and A. J. Marsh dead heat 2. The latter pair jumped off but could not improve. Old girls’ race. —O. Deighton and T. Deighton dead heat 1, B. Rowlands 2. Old girls’ consolation. —C. Street 1, S. Giddy 2, R. Longstaff 3. 440 yards handicap. —R. Street 1, A. »• J. Marsh 2.

Long jump.—W. Rowlands I, A. Thomason 2, Spence Giddy 3. Married ladies. —Mrs. A. J. Marsh 1, Mrs. L. Bishop 2. Putting the shot. —E. Barriball I, S. Sampson 2. Sack race. —A. J. Marsh 1, L. Bishop 2, S. Sampson 3. Single ladies’ race. —Miso J. Thomason 1, Miss I. Old 2, Miss O. Deighton 3. . . <"'•

Ladies’ chain-stepping. —Mesdames G. Longstaff and E. Dixon equal’l. Ladies’ nail-driving.—Mesdames G. Longstaff and E. Dixon equal 1. Relay race. —Allcomers (A. Marsh, A. Thomason, C. Marsh, K. Barriball, C. Hoeta, M. Fenwick, L. H. Rogers, C. Whittle) 1, Tarurutangi Cricket Club (L. Bishop, St. Giddy, Sp. Giddy, E. Giddy, N. Giddy, S. Sampson, Dick Street, H. Copestake) 2. Allcomers were too expert at changing the baton and won comfortably. Sheep-guessing, No. 1 competition (ac- j . tual weight 136£1b). —W. Gray 121 Mb 1, J. Fabish 1181 b 2. No. 2 competition (actual weight Ilfljlb): J. Fabish 1111 b 1, 0. Whittle llOJlb 2. A very successful and enjoyable concert was held“in the hall in the evening, a concert party from New Plymouth being brought out by Mr. V., Simpson. Mr. T. Potter, chairman of the committee, briefly thanked all who had ) contributed to the day’s success. Subsequently a dance was held, the music being provided by Mr. Meredith. ...