THE GALA DAY

Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1928, Page 1

THE GALA DAY

The weather was most propituous for the gala afternoon on Cass Square on Saturday. Tile function was in aid of the Beautifying Society which was fortunate also in selecting a date (St. Patrick’s Day) which was observed generally as a public half-holiday. The attendance was not as large as might he expected on such a day, and for such sin occasion. Nevertheless, the executive of the Beautifying Society was more than'satisfied with the result, about £7O in all being the receipts. This was very satisfactory, and was creditable alike to the liberal patrons and the energy and enthusiasm with which so many ladies and gentlemen worked unflagginglv to benefit the Society. There were several stalls and games open tor patronage. A sweets stall was in the charge of Mrs Urquliart and Helpers, Mrs Conning. Airs Cliesternian and Mrs Pilkingtou were at the produce stand; Mesdanies Stuart. Jiutland, Heinz, Ruthven and Parkhill were conducting the tea rooms ; Mesdnmes Butler, Michel and Say well were kept busy with golf and croquet competitions; Messrs R. Lynn. Brooks, Palmer, and Evans, Jr. were more than busy at tbo side shows, and Mr Michel I President ) and assistants were busy despatching balloons which were quite a feature ol the afternoon. There was a capital parade of girl guides and brownies, the former under Miss Potts and officers and the latter under .Mrs ’Williams and officers. Both sections gave interesting displays of their drill and games, and attracted great interest. .Mr 11. Davidson was the piper for flic marches. The Municipal Band under Conductor C. B. Boss, played selections, a well diversified programme being rendered during the afternoon. Messrs Niven and Evans were responsible for the races and competitions among juveniles and others. Of these llie long hair, laughing, and mouthorgan competitions created much interest. Mrs Cooper, Airs .Michel and Airs Say well assisted with the judging. The balloon racing created great interest. The first event was won by the Athletic Club, the second l>y the Pacing Club, and the third by the Golf Club. Alost of the balloons soared high over the town and drifted out over the sea. where they could he seen mere specs in the clear sky. Several Indies and gentlemen were liberal in the gifts of goods and cash, there being a hearty spirit displayed in that respect, and the workers of the Society should la* much encouraged by the result. WINNERS OF COMPETITION. Decorated Dolls .Pram. —Margaret .Moore 1. Theresa Sumner 2. Tyre Bare. —W. Johnston 1. K. Hanrahan 2. Bicycle Pace.— Connolly 1. Dicdrichs 2 Mopping Bace.—Mona Herring 1, Patricia Davidson 2. Long-hair Competition.—Ena Groufsky 1. Betty Saxon 2. Laughing Competition.—-Harold Bono 1. Pat AlcQuilkin 2. Basket-ball Afatcli.—D.H. School 1. Mouth-organ Competition.—Codormun I, H. Rowe 2. Putting Competition.—R. Lynn 1, AI. ATaudl 2. Balloon Pacing.—First Heat: Athletic Club 1; Second Heat: Racing Club 1; Third Heat: Golf Club 1. Final: Athletic Club 1. Golf Club 2. Local Bodies: Hospital Board 1, Harbour Board 2. Town v. Country: Country, walk over.