NORTH BEACH GALA.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16431, 27 January 1919, Page 4

NORTH BEACH GALA.

« — • A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. New Brighton was cn fcto on Saturday afternoon, tlio occasion being tho North Gala. The afternoon was fine, ulthougli n nor'-wester which epfang up towards tlio close of tho day marred to come extent the comfort of those present. From an early hour tho beach was thronged with a gay crowd of holiday-makers, wiioee summer attire was all the more marked for the reason that there have been 6o few days this summer on which liglit-liued attire has been seasonable. Tlio trams from tho city were crowded, and tlio people were in true gala mood. The fact that tho major portion, of the proooeds were to l>e devoted to a cause all have at heart—that of providing a. Peace MecmoTial (winch in this instance is to take the form of a band rotunda) —was probably another cause contributing to the very large attendance. Two-thirds of the proceeds go to this object, while onothird is to be devoted to another very worthy cause, that of wiping off the debt on tho Lifo Saving Club's paviAn attractive sports programme had been arranged, wltioh included various event/;, ill which all-comers might participate. There were good entries in all instances, and eomo voiy interesting contests wer© witnessed, notably in the aquatio events. There were also numerous side-shows, while the ice-cream, eoft drink, and sweet stalls were liberally patronised. In addition there was a treasure hunt for the children., which was heartily enjoyed, while tugG-of-war, obstacle races, and e reel display were watched with interest. Tho concerts of the Clinstchurch Salon Orchestra were well attended, and were not tinleast enjoyable feature of the proceedings. The gala was officially declared open at o 30 br the Minister of Internal Aflairs, the Hon. G. W. Russell. In the course of his speech Mr Russell commented upon the beauties of New Brighton, stating that it was hi 3 belief that it should be the leading seaside resort of the Dominion. He hoped that the borough would maintain tho progress it had

already made. Mr Russell also remarked on tlio worthiness o£ • tlio object to which the proceeds of the gala would bo devoted. Following are the results of the vurious events:— Dancing Competitions.—Highland lining, feirls under fifteen—Mary Cavanogh 1, Kmily Tinner 2. Sword Dunce, under sixteen years—Gladys Brackenbridgc 1, Emily Turner '2. Highland Ileel, under sixteen yearsGladys Bracken bridgo 1, Emily Turner 2. Scann Triubhais—Violet Robertson. 1, Emily Turner 2. Sailor's Hornpipe—Kmily Turnrr J, Muy CavaiiugJi 2. Irish Jiff —Elsio Callister 1, Chribeie Brnekenridgß 2. Aquatic. Events. —One-man I/ife Saving Competition—C. Atkinson (North Beach) 1, 1"'. Souter (Nortli Beach) 2. Three Men Heel Competition— C. Atkinson, 1'". Souter, 11. Truscott 1. The lady members of the North Beach Club gave u demonstration of life-sav-in;;, those taking part being: Mefldomos C. Atkinson, C. .T. McCrackcn, ami Misses N. Batchelor and J. Smith. Sand Designing.—Girls under nine—Hilda \ Coad 1, Edith SutcliUo 2, Barbara J ones I!. Girls under twelve —Earn® Hen'ick 1, Susy Orchard 2, Avonio Nelson 3. Boya utider nine—A. Amos i, "VV., Langford 2, H, Cowprr 8. Boys under twelve—A. Moody 3, E. Griffin 2, IT. .Sjivngo .T. Cycling Events.—Two Mile Handicap, open, —Turtill (450>-J«) 1, Jl. H. Ritchio (400 yds) 2, J. Wylie (350 yds) :1, G. G-oodall (ecr) 4. Twenty-two starters. Athletic Events.—3o Yards, boys under ten —Victor Harper 1, .Tack Maxwell 2, Boy Wateon 3. 100 Yards Open, boys—Tom Armstrong 1, Frank Booth 2, Ronald Lisle qjid Fred Kiddcy 3. 75 Yards Open, boys—Ronald Lisle 1. Geoffrey Topper 2, D. MeFeildon 3. SO Ynrßs, girls under ten—Eliio E'ree 1, Glorie Hall 2, Hazel Thompson 3. 73 Yards Open, girls—Flossie Maxwell 1, Eilcn Bsirr 2, Melba Hooper 3. 25 Yards. "Jilt-In tota"--Leslie Roberts 1, Mollks Halt 2, Fred Amos-3. 100 Yards Open—W. Syroes 1, T. Payne 2. Ten starters. 100 Yard® Open (Returued Soldiers) —H. White 1, R.. Brr* - nan 2. Married Women's Race—Mrs Willoughby 1, Mrs Tissimau 2. Single Womcivi Race—Miss Iris Wood 1, Miss E. Jenkins 2. The Pipe Marching competition was won by O. McAlister (fust) ami AV. M. Eraser (second). ""