Osgoode Picnic in McEvoy's Grove. Ols Prescott road, via Greeley, Saturday, July 16. Busses leave corner Bank and Sunnyside avenue for grove at 2 p.m. city time.

Despite counter - attractions in other parts of Ottawa district, there was a large attendance on Saturday afternoon and evening at the annual picnic of St. John’s Roman Catholic church, Osgoode, Ont., and everyone present had an enjoyable time.

The picnic was held at McEvoy’s Grove, near Osgoode, and a large representation from the city motored to join parishioners from all over the district. Rev. Father A. J. Gorman, P.P., who was in charge, greeted the visitors and many former members of St. John’s congregation were in the gathering.

During the afternoon booths did a roaring business and the ice-cream and soft drink stands were well patronized, as the day was sunny and very warm. Meals were served on the grounds by the ladies of the parish. Several parish priests from neighbouring churches joined the picnic crowd.

There was a softball game, horse-shoe pitching contest, and other sporting events to occupy the time, and some keen competitions were witnessed. Osgoode defeated Kenmore in a keenly-contested softball tussle, by 10 to 4.

Some of the best known track and field athletes of the district participated in the jumps and races held in connection with the picnic. Austin Houlihan again proved his metal at the jumps and vaults.
The line-up of the softball teams for the day’s game follows: Osgoode—C. Saunders, c.; J. C. Murphy, p.; A. Boyd, 1b.; E. Saunders, 2b.; William Boyd, s.s.; L. Taylor, r.f.; D. Wallace, c.f.; and A. Scobie, l.f. Kenmore-J. Good, c.; W. Woodside, s.; E. Kiscaid, 1b.; R. Little, 2b.; V. Loney, s.s.; D. Dewar, 3b.; L. Lemoine, r.f.; R. McNabb, c.f.; D. Wiehert, l.f. Umpires were R. Lemoine and R. Myers.
The general picnic committee, headed by Father Gorman, was composed of the church wardens, Phil McEvoy, Orphir Lemieux and Mike Daley. The sports committee of the afternoon was composed of J. J. O’Callaghan, Augustin McEvoy, J. G. Bloom and F. W. Rowse.
Results of the various track events follow:
Boys under 12 years—1. Joseph Rowan. (prize donated by E. Rolston. Metcalfe); 2. Alonso Grant, (prize by T. A. Hicks, Metcalfe); 3. George Mandis.
Boys over 12 years—1. Rody Ryan, (prize by O. C. Simpson, Metcalfe); 3. Walter Cleland, (prize by John Massy, Manotick); 3. Alonzo Grant.
Three-legged race—1. Kenneth McEvoy and Walter Cleland; 2. Alonzo Grant and Roddy Ryan; 3. Charles Daly and Clinton McEvoy.
Men’s high jump (open)—1. A. Houlihan, (prize by James Dewan), 5 feet, 5 inches; 2. L. Hammill, (prize by James Dewan); 3. E. Hammill.
Broad jump (open)—1. A. Scobie, (prize by Rev. A. J. Gorman), 18 feet; 2. E. Hammill, (prize by James Dewan), 3. L. Hammill.
Pole vault open)—1. A. Houlihan and E. Hammill, tied at 10 feet, 3 inches, (prize by Andrew Doyle Sr.,) 2. A. Scobie, (prize by James Dewan); 3. L. Hammill.
100 yard dash, (open)—1. E. Hammill, (prize by Andrew Doyle Sr.,); 2. A. Scobie, )prize by James Dewan); 3. L. Hammill.
Horseshoe-pitching—1. Mike Murphy and Eddie Chartrand, 50 points; 2. Earl Murphy and Lorne Taylor, 48 points; (prize by Douglas Wallace, Osgoode, and A. P. Wilson, Osgoode).

Despite the unfavorable weather forecast which promised thundershowers, there was a very large attendance at the picnic held at Osgoode yesterday under the auspices of St. John's Roman Catholic Church, and the weather was for the most part faverable to the outing. which was judged a huge success.

Rev. Father A. J. Gorman, the parish priest, welcomed many members of the clergy from other parishes in the Ottawa district, and a host of old parishioners and friends returned to Osgoode to join the people of St. John's in a most happy occasion.

Fine Sports Program.

A program of sports was run off in the afternoon on the grounds adjoining the church, and refreshments were served under canvas by the busy dinner commitiee. Several times during the day a heavy shower of rain was threatened, and it did rain slightly on two occasions. The showers were not sufficient to dampen the enthusiasm of the picnickers, however, and did not interfere with the regular program of the day.

Among the visiting members of the clergy at the picnic were: Rev. Father F. Corkery, South Gloucester; Rev. Father Gerald Gorman, Huntley; Rev. Father O'Toole, Pakenham; Rev Father McCauley, Fallowfield; Rev. Father J. J. Burke, Ottawa; Rev. Father L. M. Curtin, Ottawa; Rev. Father P. C. Harris, Metcalfe; Rev. Father John O'Neil, Ottawa; and Rev. Father J. T. Brownrigg, Ottawa.

The sports events were keenly contested, particularly the high and vroad jumps, and one of the chief events of the day was the horseshoe pitching contest, in which eight local champions were matched.

Results of the sporting events follows: High jump (prizes donated by C. A. Seguin, M.L.A., K.C.) -- 1. G. O'Callaghan, 4 feet, 8 inches; 2, Lea Hammill.
Broad jump (prizes donated by Alex. Marion, Rockland) -- 1, Leo Hammell, 17 feet, one inch; 2, M. Finley.
100 yards dash, open (prizes donated by Alex. Marion, Rockland) -- 1, M. Finley; 2, H. Blanchfield.
Boys under 12 years, 50 yards dash (prizes donated by John Ralph, Osgoode) -- 1, Oliver McElroy; 2, Alonzo Grant.
Boys over 12 years, 50 yards dash (prizes donated by John Ralph, Osgoode) -- 1, Leo Blanchfield; 2, Walter Clelland.
Girls race, open, 50 yards dash (prizes donated by Mrs. Chapman, Osgoode) -- 1, Mary Kelly; 2, Mary Blanchfield.

In the horse-shoe pitching contest, the first place was won by Fred Thompson and Frank Dowser, as a team, and the second place went to Jack Hurley and V. Marion. Prizes in this event, also were donated by Alex. Marion, the Conservative candidate in Russell County.

Early in the afternoon C. A. Seguin and Alex. Marion visited the picnic at Osgoode, but were on their way to a political gathering at Limoges, and did not address the gathering.

Girls' Ball Game.

During the day an impromptu girls' ball game was held, with the following young ladies taking part: the Misses Margaret Callaghan, Mary Hogan, Mary Burke, Irene Carter, Alice Maloney, Agnes Scissons, Mary Foy and Brigid Neville.

Much of the success of the picnic was due to the energy and untiring effort of those on the various committees. Those responsible for the conduct of the picnic included:

Grounds committee, Thomas Grant, Michael Daley, Philip McEvoy, Hugh Clelland, John Doyle, Sr., Jack McEvoy, William Dewan, Howard Leahy, Ray McEvoy, Pat McEvoy, Leo McEvoy, David Lemieux, Thomas Shields, John H. McEwen, Charles Blanchfield, and William O'Brien.
Refreshment Committee, Thomas McEvoy, Stephen Herbert, Kenneth McEvoy, Lionel McEvoy, Anna Herbert, Lettie Dewan, and Leopold Lemieux.
Fancy work committee, John J. O'Callaghan, Ambrose Herbert, Mrs. J. J. O'Callaghan, Mrs. James Dewan, Ethel Grant, Mary Herbert, Frida Clelland, and Mildred Ralph.
Candy and fish-pond committee, Harold Clelland, Donald McEvoy, Leonard Blanchfield, Theresa Dewan, Miss McKiernan, Miss O'Neill, and Ida Burns.
Miscellaneous committee, Orphir Lemieux, Thomas Daley, Augustin McEvoy, Joseph Herbert, John Ralph.
St. John's Hall committee, James Dewan, Charles McGuire, and William Herbert.
Auto parking committee, Pat Shields, Thomas O'Rourke, John Hurley, Joseph Turner, John O'Rourke, George Burns, Andrew Doyle, Sr., Alonzo Daley, Joseph Carriere and Bernard Dewan.
Dinner committee, John R. Blanchfield, Ernie Blanchfield, Mr. and Mrs. Nap, Faubert, Miss Mary A. Doyle, Mrs. J. R. Blanchfield, John Doyle, Sr., Peter Daley, Michael Herbert, Roe McKenna, Mrs. Philip McEvoy, Mrs. J. H. McEwan, Mrs. Leo McEvoy, Mrs. Alois Herbert, Mrs. James Shields, Miss. Mary E. Doyle, Mrs. O. Lemieux, Mrs. J. Brisson, Mrs. George Burns, Mrs. Thomas Daley, Bruno Lemieux, Howard Blanchfield, Lorne McEvoy, Desmond McEvoy, Mrs. John McEvoy, Mrs. Patrick McEvoy, Mrs. Thomas O'Rourke, Mrs. Thomas Grant, Mrs. Ray McEvoy, Mrs. Augustine McEvoy, Mrs. John Gosson, Mrs. Hugh Clelland, Mrs. Thomas McEvoy, Mrs. Charles McGuire, Mrs. Bernard Dewan, Mrs. Pat. Shields, Mrs. John Devereux, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Brisson, Jr., Mrs. Brigid Shields, Miss N. Daley, Mrs. Joseph Carriere, Mrs. Alonzo Daley, Mrs. R. Mckenna, Micheal Murphy, Leo Blanchfield, Leslie McEvoy, Bernard McEvoy, Walter Clelland, Thomas O'Brien, Ray Herbert, and Al. Herbert.