ENJOYABLE PICNIC

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 73, 20 March 1933, Page 6

ENJOYABLE PICNIC

Railwaymen and Carriers HELD AT LINDSAY RESERVE VERY SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE The combined railwaymen’s and carriers’ picnic, held at the Lindsay Reserve yesterday, was completely successful, and then? seems every justification for making the event an annual one in future. The weather was delightful, and free transport from various parts of Waipukurau conveyed a large crowd of picknickers to the beautiful bush. Swimming was, of course, enjoyed, and an attractive sports programme was run off. The Waipukurau Town Band provided a musical programme which was greatly appreciated. The children were specially catered for with a series of races. List of Officials

The event was most capably organised by the following officials, all of Whom did their share in making it a success: —Chairman, Air. L. Patterson: hon. secretary. Air. I. Alclntosh; assistant hon. secretary and treasurer Mr. J. Blair, senr.; master of ceremonies, Mr. C. Cassidy; general committee: Alessrs. J. Blair, senr., J. O’Brien, S. Lee. J. Douglas, F. Townsend, G. Blair, E. Taylor, C. Cassidy, J. Seabrook, D. Costello, C. Harrington; sports committee: Messrs. J. Blair, senr., S. Boldt, J. O’Brien, S. Lee. J. Douglas, G. Halford, D. Din nan; official starter and handicapper, Mr. D. P. Dinnan; judges. Messrs. J. Blair, senr., and S. Lee: rope stewards. Alessrs. C. Harrington and J. Blair, jnr..; childrens committee: Messrs. A. P. Green. L. de Clifford, S. Caskie, G. Grainger, J. Dunlop, T. Costello, D. Costello, J. Blair, jnr., L. Mathie, H. Hepburn, J. Wilkins; starter. Air. T. Costello; judges, Alessrs. J. Blair, senr., and S. Lee; rope stewards, Alessrs. R. Hampton and H. Rice; tug-of-war judges, Alessrs. L. Patterson and T. Costello. Results of Events The results of the athletic events were as follow: —

Open handicap (100 yards):—R. Gillespie 1, T. Fergusson 2. Single ladies’ race (75 yards): — Miss A. Abbott 1, Miss Caskie 2. Married men's handicap (100yds); •—Rudd 1, Janies 2, Jeffreys 3. Married ladies' race (75yds): — Mrs. Metcalfe 1, Airs. King 2. Carriers’ Handicap (100yds):—• J. Blair, jnr. 1, T. Spencer 2. Railwaymen’s handicap (100yds.): —C. Halford 1., J. Wilkins 2. “Old buffers’ ” race:—J. Lovatt 1, B. Patterson 2, Bandsmen’s race: —W. Hall, jnr 1, M. Holmes 2. Railwaymen’s and carriers’ handi-cap:-—R. Gillespie 1, J. Wilkins 2. Relay race: R. Gillespie’s team 1. Committeemen’s race. —J. Blair 1. I. Mclntosh 2. Heavyweight tug-of-war—J. Blair’s (senr.) team. Lightweight tug-of-war—J. Blair’s, (iunr.) team.