NEW BRIGHTON GALA.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11489, 23 January 1903, Page 3

NEW BRIGHTON GALA.

Though the easterly wind was somewhat boisterous, the sun was hot, and there was! a Urge attendance ftt the New Brighton Gala yesterday. Flags were flying everywhere, a»d there were four strange of them across the main road. The beach was thronged with happy children of all ages, and the handsome and useful Coronation fountain and tank was in great requierUon. The Christchuroh Garrison Band piayed from bh« pier, and the programme was well got out, and the events thoroughly well supervised- , The Ladies' Fire Brigade team repeated tbe excellent performance Which took place at Lancaster Park o» Saturday. One of the membeis of the team, unfortunately, sprained her instep -while running on the rielding sand. There were no fewer than 57 entries in the baby show classes. \n interesting item was the compstrtiwn n- children and young girls in the buiMmg ■f sand castles, for which there were forty entries. Many of the oasfcles showed good iasign, and real and effective work. There were many side shows, and the programme was as varied as possible. _ All the officials worked hard, and Mr (*. Capper, hon. secretary, and Miss Capper, •te assistant secretary, were indefat/igaMe sa their efforts to make the gala a success. Following are the results: — Greater Christchurch Handicap, 75yda (open); first prize £1, second 10b— J. Hitcmngs £yds) I, S. Jerraar. (6yds) 2. .■•"«« Beach Handicap, 75yds (amaieurj; first priza, trophy value £1 (presented by C»pt*tn Owles); second, rales 10s M (presented by Mr J. Biick}—F. Benjamin (3yds) 1, A.. Keetißg blow Bicycle Kace (free wheels barred); first prize 10s. second 5a (presented by Mr li. James.— Tortill 1, E. Bich 2. Tramway Board Handicap, lODyde (»m«te'ur); first prize, trophy value SX (presented by Lieutenant Joaee); second, trophy medal (presented by Major Wolfe}—F. Benjamin ferae) 1. A. Keating (scr; 2. Domain Handicap, 100 yds (open); first prize EL, second 10a—Jerman 1, D*cr« 2, DaTideou 3 , Boys , Race, under 14, 75yds; first prize, rpphy value 10s (preeented by Mr T. .London) i second 7* 6d, third Sβ—Angel 1, Payne % KcHJca 3. Bicycle Htirila Kacc 4toyda; prises 10s and 5s ipiesented by Mr 'H. Jamei)—Bitchi* % Belay Bace (open to acboliiß at>

tending primary schools), teams of four, 880 yds East Cbrietahureh (B. Johnston, B. I'caxce £■ Johnston, and R. Newman) I. New "Brighton Gala Handicap, 200yda (open); first prize £1. second 10s—Jerman (11yd*. 1, Hitchinge (10vd») 2 - Potato Race—Blood 1. Fire Engins Competition (one man tnntmal); first prize £1 Is (presented by Mr T. H. Davey, MH.B.); second 10* (presented by ilr t». AS T itty, M.H.R.)—B, Borough (37sec) 1, G. Shields (41 4-Sth eec) 2, Farr (43sec) 3. Three others competed. ,-,.*., Married Women s Race, 75yas—Mrs Coleman 1. Mrs Stewart 2. Single VTom?n'3 Race—Miss M. B*rr 1. Hiu IC. Day 2. Consolation for Married "Women—Mra Eaetwick 1, Mrs Patrick 2. Baby Show (under 9 months') —Alexander Odsera (Radley) 1, Jack Lauruer (Linwood) 2, Eleie Maud Smith (Sydenham) 3. Baby fchow (under 18 months)— Raymond Irving (Sydenham) 1. Henry Ireson Mayo St. Albans) 2, Leonard Timrns (Xew Brighton) 3. Sand Designs or Building of Sand on Beach (open to all school children) —Muriel Honharn 1, Doris Hanhain 2, lletrie Hopkins 3, 1). WhJteley 4, A. Mulholland 5, McKinney and E. Williaips 6. Greasy Pole—DonoTan 1. Tho raft exhibition of rescue work in the surf came off between 7 and 8 p.m.; a promenade concert was held at the Maori Tea Gardens, and a plesan. evening completed a successful day.