COMMON, SHELTON & CO.’S PICNIC.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2655, 10 November 1909, Page 7

COMMON, SHELTON & CO.’S PICNIC.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

Yesterday the employees and relatives of Common, Shelton and Co., together with their wives and families, took part in a picnic arranged by the linn. The location, was fixed at Waikoliu, and 1 the party, numbering over a hundred, went up the line by special train leaving Gisborne at U.3U. inc picnic was held in a paddock courteously placed at the disposal of the picnickers by Air. E. M. Hutchinson, and with most picturesque surroundings and abundant shelter constituted an ic.ea spot for such a gathering. The run up the line was exceedingly pleasant, ioi the country is now looking at its best, and the view from the carriage windows of the luxuriantly green fields and well conditioned stock proved restful and satisfying to the eyes of the townsfolk. On arrival at tho rendezvous, a Programme of athletic events was immediately commenced, and, _ with an interval for lunch, was continued until it was time to leave for home. There was no lack of entries, and the various competitions were particularly interesting. The commissariat had evidently been placed in good hands, and in tliis respect nothing had been spared to give ‘entire satisfaction. Lunch and afternoon tea were provided on large tarpaulins, and were fully appreciated. A highly enjoyable outing was terminated by the arrival of the picnickers back to Gisborne at about half-past five o’clock. On the station cheers were heartily given for Mr. H. J. Day, District Traffic Manager, and Air. Kells, manager of tho firm, similar compliments having neon paid earlier in the day to Messrs C. E. Armstrong, engineer of the Public Works Department, and Mr. E. Mi Hutchinson. The following were responsible for the successful conduct- of the sports: Judges, Alessrs J. B. Kells, AV. C. McLean, G. KPaslev ; starter, Mr. J. R. Aliller; liandicappers, Messrs J. C. Nisbett, F. J. Teat, G. Iv. Pasley. The following are tlie results — 100 Yards Handicap.—H. Tocker 1, H. Pullett 2, L. Nicolas 3. Girls’ Race, under 14.—Ivy Robinson ■ ]., E. R. Clarkson 2. Boys’ Race, under 18.—Hilton Aliller I. H. Neale 2. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap.—D. Roderick 38ft 3in 1, A. Haultain 2. Siamese Race. —D. Roderick and L. Crosswell 1. Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss F. Hay 1, Aliss M. O’Connor 2. High Jump. —L. Oosswell (1 inch) 4ft llin 1, D. Roderick (scr) 4ft 10in - 2. Married Men’s Race. —J. Ulridge 1, J. B. Kells 2. ' Nail Driving Competition (ladies). — Miss Stanley 1, Aliss Moore 2. Sack Race.—D. Roderick 1, Aliss Hogg 2. visitors’ Race.—C. Buscko. 1, IT. J. Brownlee' 2. r Tug-of-war.—Single, men defeated •married men.