Butchers' Picnic.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4578, 24 February 1893, Page 4

Butchers' Picnic.

The following are the results of the sporta : — Order boys' race, 150 yds— F. Gray 1, W. Pattriok 2, F, Bull 3. Slaughtermen's race, 100yds— J. Smith 1, W. ABh worth 2, J. Pierson 3. Grand handicap, ICO yards (first event)— R. Muasen 1, W. Ashworth 2, F. Bull 3. Hackers' race, 150yds— W. Harris 1, A. Farrel 2, G.,Grier 3. Ordermen's race, 150yds— H. Spicer 1, G. Bose 2, G. Grier 3. Married women's race — Mrß Stapieton 1, Mrs Ordring 2, Mra Andrews 3. Grand handicap, 200 yds —C. Langdon 1, B. Mussen 2, J. Stapieton 3. Small • goods men's race, 150yds*— H. Andrews 1, T. Nankivelle 2, B. Muaaen 3. Master butchers' race, 150yds— T. Gray 1, A. Beece 2, Horwell 3. Hop, step and jump— C. Carr 35ft 6in 1, A. Sefton 34ft Sin 2. Grand handicap, 300 yds —C. Langdon 1, J. Stapieton 2, B. Mussen 3. Single girls' race, 100 yds — Mias Horwell 1, Mias Harper 2. Miss Beece 3. Three-legged raoe, 50yds— W. Young and J. Blaokmore 1, H. Eing and C. Carr 2. Sack race— C. Carr 1, A. Beece 2, T. Richards 3. Committeemen's race, 100 yds —A. Recce 1, T. Gray 2, T. Biohards 3. There were beßideß numerous races and games for the ohildren under the direction ef Mr Victor, and a number of toys were distributed. Daring the afternoon Mr Eden George, the Mayor, drove on to the ground, and was received with cheers. He addressed a few words to those present, and for a couple of hours entered into the various amusements going on. Soon after seven o'clock the party returned to town, after a most pleasant and enjoyable picnic. In the evening a ball waa held in the Oddfellows' Hall, at whioh about sixty couples were present. The Mayor was present during the greater part of the evening and, by request, gave an addreas in which he stated that it gave him great pleasure to be at such gatherings, as he wished to mix with all classes of tbe community, by whicb he gained great experience. He thanked them for their kind invitation. At the conclusion of the addrees all struck up " For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." A number of songs, &c, were given, and dancing was kept up till the small hours. Messrs Hicks, Beese and Kerr made the arrangements for the picnic, and ball, and Mr Edwards, of Sydenham, catered during the evening.