TRADES PICNIC.

Waipa Post, Volume IV, Issue 158, 29 October 1912, Page 3

TRADES PICNIC.

Favoured with the most magnificent weather, the annual Te Awamutu Trades Picnic and Sports were held in Mr Pollard’s paddock yesterday and proved a thorough success. Dependant as picnics are on a tine day, and their success or failure being so often decided by that tact alone, it was indeed fortunate that on this occasion “ Labour Day ” should provide an example oi what our climate is like at its best. It would be hard to say the number of people present thioughout the day, but it must have been well over six hundred, and quite a hundred vehicles were to be seen on the grounds. When the large amount ot work and sacrifice of time that an outing of this sort entails on those responsible for its management is borne in mind the utmost gratitude should be felt towards the members of the committee, who carried out their onerous duties in a most able and satisfactory manner. To the energetic secretary, JVIr P. W. Peate, especial praise is due, as it was by his untiring efforts that the success of the day’s outing was assured. The procession consisting of an advance guard of the Minstrel Concert and Comedy Club followed by Boy Scouts, School Cadets and children was duly marshalled at the Post Office at 10 a.m., leaving about 10.15 for the sports ground. Races and competitions commenced almost at once and continued without intermission throughout the day. The entries were in most cases numerous, and good sport was displayed by the competitors. Every attention had been paid to the possible needs of those present, hot water and milk being provided, and caterer’s stalls on the grounds arranged for. Lack of space makes it impossible to give a full account cl each item, but the following list includes the names of the winners of each event and also the donor of the trophies for them. School Boys Bicycle Race. — Trophies, Ist, watch and chain presented by Messrs Hecrdegen & Co., and won by L. Davis; 2nd, writing cabinet presented by Mr Gifford and won by Arnold Finch. Handicap High Jump. —Trophy pair of boots presented by Messrs Staples and Co.-, and won by McGivern.' ,13 entries.

Boys’ Obstacle Race.—Trophy, book presented by Mr Spinley, and won by Merry weather. Married Men’s Race. —Trophies Ist, silver kettle presented by Mr Abbott and won by A. W. Jones ; 2nd, 100 flour,presented by Messrs A. S. Paterson and Co., and won by Rutherford. 15 entries. Tradesmen’s Handicap. Trophies, Ist gold medal presented by Mr Luks and won by F. Bathurst; 2nd, biscuit barrel presented by Warnock Bros., and won by Peterson.

Single Ladies’ Race. Trophies, Ist, set of teaspoons presented by Mrs R, J. Ross and won by Miss Linder; 2nd, picture presented by Messrs Philip and Impey, and won by Miss Reid. 8 entries \ Best Decorated Tricycle. —Trophy, magic lantern presented by M“ Rule and won by Master Battson.

Best Decorated Bicycle,’—Trophy, presented by. Mr Dug Edwards and won by Mr Bickerstaff.

Best Decorated Perambulator. —Trophy, salt, pepper and mustard pots, presented by Mr C. F. Battson, and won by Mr C. North. School Boys’ Quarter Mile Handicap.—Trophies: Ist,camera presented by Mr W. Jeffery and won by Arnold Finch ; 2nd, flageolet presented by Mr Gilbert and won by von Sturmer.

Impromptu Speech. Trophy, jam dish presented by Rickit and Sons and won by Mr Dil (Liberal v. Reform Government). 8 entries Baby Show.—Girl, 12 months and under : Trophy, gold brooch presented by Mrs E. I. Miller, aqd won by Hazel Spinley. Boy : Trophy, presented by Mr J. Le Sueur and won by Norman Gibson.

One Mile Handicap Walk. — Trophies, Ist biscuit barrel, presented by Mr W. F. Stewart, and won by Meyer; 2nd, pair of boots presented by Mr A. C. Tremain, and won.by George. 10 entries Open Handicap.—lst, gold medal presented by the Oddfellows, and won by Richardson ; 2nd, pipe presented by Mr Bailey anu won by Beable. Slow Bicyle Race. —Trophies, Ist, shaving apparatus, presented by the WAIPA POST and won by Andrew; pair of braces, presented by Mr Brown and won by O. Heerdegen. 8 entries. Obstacle Race. —Trophy, silver teapot, presented by Mr R. J. Ross and won by B. Black; 2nd, presented by W. Davis and won by R. Spraggs. 8 entries. Tricycle Race. —Under - six: Trophies, Ist, toy train, presented bv Mr W. Douglas, and won by Master Ticklepenny. Two-Mile Bicycle Race. Trophiss, Ist, set of” tyres presented by Mr Jenkinson and won by Colhoun; 2nd, suit length presented by Mr J. E. won by Hume. 4 entries. \ One Mile Bicycle 'Race.****! Trophies, Ist, medal presented by Mr von Stunner and won by Cofhoun; 2nd, pair of silver pin trays, presented by Messrs Nathan and Co., and won by Hume. Ladies’ Nail-driving Competition. — Trophv. flour presented by Northern R-..T r Mills and won by Mrs K’"\ Pillow I . -Trophy, pair of

boots presented by Golden Boot Co. and won by Nelson. Married Ladies’ Race.—Trophy, Ist, hat presented by House and Dakins and won by Mrs Stitt ; 2nd,' two tins biscuit's presented by Be croft and Co. and won by Mrs F. McGovern. Bandsmen’s Race. Trophy, pair of music stands, presented by Mrs Bathurst and won by Mclntyre; 2nd, presented by Mr Moon and won by Geo. Galloway. 6 entries.

Boy Scouts. — 1 rophy, pocketbook, presented by Mr Verncr, and won by Master R. von Sturmer.

Farm e rs’ Ha n d ica ] —' Frop h i es, Ist, presented by Mr G. M. A. Ahier and won by R. Spragg ; 2nd, presented by the Northern Roller Mills and won by Mr Simpson. Committee Race. Trophies, Ist, presented by A. T. Burt and Co., and won by MrSpinlcy ; 2nd, umbrella, presented by B. Adams and won by O. Hcerdcgen. Single Ladies’ Nail-Driving Competition. — 1 ropliy presented by Messrs Auld and Co., and won by Miss Hutt. The cash donations for prizes will appear in the balance-sheet in an early issue of the WAIPA Post.