CARNIVAL GALA DAY

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2260, 7 April 1921, Page 3

CARNIVAL GALA DAY

A BIG SUCCESS,

Yesterday's Gala Day in connection with the Queen Carnival took place on the racecourse, and attracted a large number of people representative of the whole district. The weather was perfect for the outing. The proceedings commenced with a procession formed up at the post office. Owing to some misunderstanding there was no band in attendance, which latter to a certain extent marred the liveliness of the procession. One car, conveying a number of Maori maidens, and driven by Mr Peter Robinson, provided vocal choruses with good effect, which were loudly applauded by the public. In the main the procession consisted of a number of nicely decorated motor cars. The day was observed as a close holiday, and numbers of people, congregated in the main thoroughfare to witness the start of the procession, which moved off from the post office at about 10.30 a.m. Those who had decorated ears were Messrs Follas, Rev. Walton, Galland, P. Robinson, M. Mandl, Pearson, 13. G. Gower. The president of the Beautifying Society and members of the various committees headed the procession. A large number of cars, horse vericles arid pedestrians followed to the racecourse, where the sports meeting was held. An enthusiastic committee had arranged a comprehensive programme of horse and foot events, chopping and sawing competitions, tug-of-war, etc., which kept the public interested. The various queen comxpittccs were busy among the crowd on innumerable .competitions in aid of the queen candidates. The luncheon and tea rooms were in charge of Mrs Austin-Johnston and a large number of assistants. The produce stall was in charge of Mrs P. Robinson and assistants; sweets ‘ stall, Miss Woodroofe; hoopla (Sports), Mr Carmine; hoopla (Citizens). Mr J. McColl; skittles, Mr Reg. McEwen, darts, Mr D. Robinson; bran tnb, Dir A. N. Smith; fancy stall, Mrs Patterson and assistants. The following stewards and judges officiated: —Motor events, .Messrs F. D. Whibley, S. Head, TV. Jewell and N. E. Hughes; foot and miscellaneous events, Messrs J. If. Claris, Rev, Walton, TV. O’Brien, A. Smith, D. Christie, and Jno. Ross; horseevents, Messrs TV. E. Barber, F. Woods, T, Procter and TV. Smith; tug-of-war, Messrs A. Stevenson A. Smith, P. Robinson; wood-chop-ping and sawing, Messrs TV. J. Smith, -J. Burr and 11. Hutchins. .Mr L. J. Furrie carried out the dulies of sports supervisor to. the satisfaction of all. There were good entries in all the events, and some interesting finishes were witnessed. The horse events attracted considerable interest, as did the woodchopping and sawing. In the latter connection an old-time champion in Ihe person of Mr Harry Hutchins look part, and his manipulation of Ihe axe was wonderful. Mr ,T. O’Donogbue gave a splendid exhibition in putting the shot. The following are the results: —

MOTOR CAR EVENTS. Decorated ear (5 entries), M. Mandl, (Sports) 1, J. Follas (Farmer*) 2. Decorated bicycle, TV. Newth 1. Motor car driving. Fred Williams 1 ; 5 entries. Potato spec ring from car, Mr Barnard (Palmerston N.) 1; 12 entries. Tilting from car, D. Purcell 1; 9 entries. FOOT RACING. Returned Soldiers’ Race, 75 yds.: Guy Edwards, 1, V. McDowell 2; 12 competitors. 100 Yards: H. Taylor 1, Moffatt 2: 14 competitors. Putting the Shot: -J. O’Donoghite 38ft. 4 in., 1, P, Reihana, 37ft. 9in., 2; 11 competitors.

HORSE EVENTS. Maiden Jumping, over 4 (lights of hurdles: Mr S. Barber 1, D. Bowe 2; 4 competitors. Tilting at the Ring: C. P. James 1, W. Free 2; 6 entries. Hunters’ Open Jumping Competition: D. Scott, 1, W. Neylon 2, S. Barber 3; 7 entiles. i Cigarette Race: C. P. James 1; 6 entries.

Tug-of-War: Maori team (P. Reihana, Kereopa, Tonihi, S. Paki, Ilaeana, Tanguru, ‘Wkitie, 11. Taynor): four teams competed. Wood Chopping: H. Hutchins, 51 sec., 1; the other,competitors were A. Stevenson and T. Fowler. Mr TV. J. Smith also gave an exhibition chop, cutting through a 14-inch block in 41 secs. Wood Sawing: IT. Hutchins and A. Stevenson, 20 secs., 1; Messrs Fowler and King also competed. BOYS’ RACES. Wheelbarrow Race: TV. Walls and K. Robinson 1; four competitors. Egg and Spoon Race, 50 yards: 11. Healey 1, S. Gupwell 2; twelve competitors. Greasy Pig Hunt: There were thirteen entries in this event, but the pig was too docile to take the matter seriously, and refused to move, despite scare signals. The signal was given, and a rush was made for the well-greased unclean animal, which remained motionless. The competitors fell over the poaka, which was nearly pulled limb ferom limb. There was no decision

in the first melee as to who first grabbed it. In a.second attempt TV. Langley was the first to capture it. All the events were got off well up to time, and without mishap.

ELECTION OF QUEEN OF THE CARNIVAL. CITIZENS’ CANDIDATE ON TOP. ELECTION OF MSS THELMA HEASMAN.

The Town Hall was filled last night to overflowing, when the results of the votes for the queen candidates were announced, and the drawing of the art unions decided. A special committee supervised the counting of the votes. The result was announced as follows MISS THELMA HEASMAN (Citizens). 20,942, representing £2Ol 15s 6d. MISS EILEEN BOWE (Farmers), 17,689, representing £221 2s sd. MISS ELSIE KING (Fibre), 13,534, representing £169 3s 6d. AHSS THURZA HEALEY (Sports), 12,038, representing £l5O 9s 6d, MISS NGAPARA MAKIRIKA 7,552, representing £94 8s 2d. The results, announced by Mr Perreau, were received with cheers and tumultuous applause. On behalf of the Citizens’ Commttee, Mr A. N. Smth thanked the public and all helpers who had assisted in placing their candidate at the top of the poll. Messrs. Smith (Sports), Claris (Fibre), TV. Bowe (Fanners), and P. Robinson (Native) also returned thanks on behalf of their x-espective committees. ART UNION RESULTS.

The results of the drawing of the art unions was as follows: — No. 1. Sweets Stall, A: No. 344. No. 2, do., B. —No. 24. No. 3, Fancy Stall, C. —No. 365. No. 4, do., D.—No. 42. No. 5, Citizens’ Queen, E. —No. 602. No. 6, Fibre Queen, E. —663. No. 7, Sports Queen, G. —No. 950. No. 8, Farmers’ Queen, H. —No. 821. x No. 9, Nati ve iQ x ;i?u, I.—No. 515. No. 10, Narl( ve ''' Queen, 1. —No. 636. r

During the evening a pianoforte solo was rendered by Miss Lundquist, recitation by Miss Follas (encored), song by Miss Upton (encored), and a very effective ribbon dance by pupils of (he local convent. The Maori Entertainers also staged a laughable farce entitled “hypnotism.” A picture screening was also submit led. The Citizens’ Committee were warmly congratulated upon their splendidly organised effort on behalf of (heir candidate.

TO-NIGHT’S CORONATION. The following is the details of tonight's Coronation Ceremony: — PROCEDURE; 8 p.m. Overture - Royal Orchestra. Trumpet Call and Proclamation by Master of Ceremonies. Entrance of Lord Mayor, Lord High Chamberlain, Lord High Chancellor, and Carnival Committee Potentates. Declaration by Lord Mayor. READING WARRANT OF ELECTION of CARNIVAL QUEEN by LORD HIGH CHAMBERLAIN. Lord High Chancellor directs Master of Ceremonies to escort Queen and Retinue. Flourish of Trumpets Orchestral Item. Entrance of Queen, Maids of Honour and Attendants. National Anthem. Coronation, Enthronement and Recognition by Lord High Chamberlain and the Lord Mayor. Presentation of Orb and Mace.

Flourish of Trumpets. All Hail the Queen! Reply from Throne by Lord High Chancellor. Song - - Mr Poole. Presentation of Maids of Honour by Mistress of the Robes. Poi Dance by Maori Maidens. Bestowal of Coronation Honours to Committee Representatives and other workers. Presentation to Queen and Maids of Honour, on behalf of Carnival Committee, by Mr M. E, Perreau (President of Beautifying „ Society). Recitation - Miss Aitcheson. Representation of Allies, with Orchestral Accompaniment. National Anthem. Queen and Court Retire. Honours and Royal Recognition will be bestowed on the following:

CITIZENS: Mesdames Heasman, Pearson, McColl, Messrs A. N. Smith, J. McColl, D. IT. Robertson, D. Christie. SPORTS: Messrs H. Reid, TV. Carmine, J.. Desmond. FIBRE: Messrs J. Claris, F. D. Whibley, A. Baker. NATIVE: Messrs P. Robinson and Hone McMillan. FARMERS: Mesdames Hynes, O’Donoghue, Messrs R. N. Shaw, D. Purcell, TV. T. Jewell. Also Miss Woodroofe, Mrs F. Procter, Messrs J. T. Follas, J. Burr, L. Procter, L. J. Furrie, TV. Trueman, S. H. Poole, TV. Hamer. TRAIN BEARERS: Dorothy Moorhouse, Muriel Petrie, Conny McArtney, Rona Wishart, Maggie Smith, Nancy Dunn, Lylla Robinson, Hinerau Taratoa, Maggie Desmond, Ava Dunn. FLOWER GIRLS: Irene Hynes, Daphne Stevenson, Madge McColl, Betty Hunt, Marion Kirkley, Miriam Symonds, Merle Whibley, Sylvia Williams, Hika McGregor, TVai Taylor.