FLORAL FETE IN AUCKLAND
INTERESTING BABY SHOW. ELEVEN MONTH'S’ OLD CHILD WEIGHS 371 b lOoz. Press Association. AUCKLAND, Dec. 7. A (loral fete was held at Ellerslie, on behalf of the funds of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society, which are at a very low ebb. Unfortunately the heavy downpour of rain affected the attendance. A great deal of interest was shown in the baby show, over 100 entwes being received, and much excitement prevailed among the inotliei*. Sonm remarkable weight records were established. One of the best was that of Arthur Thorne, who though only 11 months old turned the scale at 3711) lOoz. There were sgver.il different classes in t’-e l -by show, "i----cliuling those .for the heaviest and prettiest hoys and .girls under one Mid two years. Out of 50 babies weighed the heaviest girl was uvl.il Mack a V (291 b). winch gained the prize. ‘ Awards:—Prettiest girl under 1 year: Freda Gaudili, 1 ; Queenie Lunge. 2. Prettiest girl undor 2 vears: Jean Gardiner. 1; Esther McLeod, 2. Prettiest boy under 2 years: Montague Morran, 1; Leslie O’Brien. 2. AUCKLAND, Dec. 8. The fete was spoilt by heavy irin vesterdav. only realising about £l5O, instead of the £SOO aimed at. Two theatre benefit performances arc being arranged in consequence.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2058, 9 December 1907, Page 3
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