The Harvester World: Volume 3, number 8, August 1912

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twenty pieces under the direction of H. Dabinett accom¬ panied the picknickers and furnished excellent music throughout the whole day, and at the park in addition to the dancing which was enjoyed in the pavilion events took place and were won as follows:
100-yard run for foremen only—First, F. Clark; second, S. Moran.
100-yard for employes only—First, R. Wells; second, S. Ringe; third, J. Heieck.
100-yard —employes 200 lbs. or over —First, C. H. Putnam; second, E. McClarnon; third, N. Harwood.
SO-yard —lady employes —First, May Seales; second. Mar¬ garet Kemp; third, Caroline Mooney.
100-yard —boys under 16years—First, Clarence Heieck; sec¬ ond, Henry Mitchell.
50-yard —married ladies—First, May Seales; second, Mary Funk; third. Caroline Mooney.
50-yard —girls under 15 years —First. Louise Kemp; second. Frances Hanna.
Standing broad jump —First. J. Nolan; second. R. H. Wells; third, S. Moran.
Running broad jump —First. R. H. Wells; second. G. Steiger- wald, third, V. W. Jones.
Superintendents speed contest 50-yard run—First, W. H, Beck; second. S. G. McAllister; third, F. W.Jones.
Pie eating contest—Nick Serosa. Jr.
Tug of war between No. 1 and No. 2 shops —Won by No. 1 shop through breaking the rope on the first trial.
Baseball game between No. 1 and No. 2 shops—Won by No. 1 shop, score 16 to 4.
[Editor's Note: The Twine Mill employes could not join in the holiday on account of "a previous engagement" to get out some twine for the sales department.]
JUss Goss caught at a hazard game, McCormick picnic
MR. AND MRS. REAY ENTERTAIN
The Harvester Choral Society took part in the real social event of the polite life of the Harvester building, Chicago, at Briergate Farm, Deerfield, Illinois, July 20, when Mr. and Mrs. William Mason Reay, comp¬ troller and controlled respectively, of the International Harvester Company, opened their hearts, hammocks, and house to the members of the Choral Society and their friends.
The party assembled early in the afternoon and did not separate until late in the evening. During the afternoon the world's champion baseball game was called on account of rain after the twenty-third inning, the score standing 44 to 43. Rain checks were issued which were good for a first-class lunch and for as many dances as there were partners the rest of the evening.
A high grade musical entertainment was a part of the occasion, at which solos were rendered both by mem¬ bers of the club and others. Special closed carriages were provided to convey the guests to the station and a special train took them home.
The Choral Society at large and their guests in par¬ ticular were enthusiastic in their comments upon the entertainment providad for them and forthe hospitality shown by Mr. and Mrs. Reay.
McCORMlCK FOREMEN'S CLUB ENJOY THIRD ANNUAL OUTING
Saturday, July 27, was the day set for the outing to Elliott's Park under the auspices of the McCormick Foremen's Club, and the crowd responded to the fine weather and the attractions held out in the program.
On account of the production demands, the big works was under full steam several hours at night for the week preceding, in order to have the Saturday holiday. Five thousand people attended, and it was a great success.
The committee was: A. L. Kline, general chair¬ man; G. E. Gleason, grounds; M. J. Kelley, transpor¬ tation; C. H. Wilson, finance; John B. Daily, reception; F. C. Morganweck, athletics; E. A. Johnston, races; Frank Kidder, program; M. J. Kubalanza, tickets; Dr. Pierce, hospital; John Poggendrof, prizes; A. C. Cairns, bowling; Daniel McNeal, dancing.
There were two games of baseball, bowling contests for men and women, races for boys and girls, young men and young women, fat men, married men, fore¬ men (either fat, thin, married or single), and the crown¬ ing feature of the day was the successful balloon ascension at four o'clock.
There were five special trains each way, the first starting at nine in the morning and the last returning at eight thirty in the evening. On the grounds there were a dozen or more attractions besides the program numbers to afford amusement and help make a "red letter day."
Music was furnished by Bredfield's Chicago Concert Band, and refreshments were to be had, although wise picnic goers carried generous lunch baskets with them.
The hospital tent was popular because of the two genial doctors and the ever welcome nurses, but there were few calls for service and no accidents to mar the day.
The tickets were thirty-five cents for adults, children free, and the way the families turned out to enjoy the day was a satisfaction to everybody from the superin¬ tendent to the smallest office boy, and the always re¬ sponsible A'elly got them safely out and home again.
An outing to remember till next year's "summer time."
HAMILTON PICNIC
BIG CROWD HAD ENJOYABLE OUTING AT FALLS ON SATURDAY
The International Harvester Company employes held their fifth annual picnic to Niagara Falls on Sat¬ urday, August 3, and carried down about 1,500 passen¬ gers. Ideal weather prevailed and one and all had a pleasant outing. It may be considered a red letter day for the employes, and certainly the largest picnic in the history of the Company since its inception here in Hamilton.
The games began immediately upon arrival at the park, starting with a soft ball tournament, consisting of two games and a final, which was won by the ware¬ house from the manufacturing department, by a score of 8 to 6. Messrs. Furry and Cook officiated in National league style. The summary of the races was as follows:
100 yards, championship of works —A. Kehoe, O. Smith, J. Bentley.   Time 10 seconds.