KAWAROA PARK.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 175, 23 January 1914, Page 7

KAWAROA PARK.

DAY. Yesterday wa- reserved as children's day at Kawc.roa Park, and from 10 a.m. a tide of diminutive humanity set in from all directions and spread itself over the park and on the beach which front; it. In the afternoon the grounds a:id beach were alive with children, and the shelter bush was dotted with picnic parties. The numbers of adults who also attended appeared to enjoy themselves as much as the children, ami entered into the spirit of the diw with a will. All dnv the energetic West End Committee was hard at .York arranging games and competitions for the little ones, and despite the intermittent though light rain in the afternoon the children enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Sideshows of every description were provided to catch tlie nimble MXpciice or the humble copper, and guessing cornpetition young ladies beset the path of the unwary. During the afternoon music was supplied by Mr L. K. Hoffmann, in the shape of a pianola. Afternoon tea and ot::er refreshments '.'.ere dispensed by a capable ladies' committee. Following are the results of some of the numerous events of the day:— Itaces.—(.'iris, under 8 years: F. Warnc 1, M. Bcale i. (!i.rls, under 9 years: E. Wilson 1, L. Prurv £ Boys, under !) years: A. Blain 1, A. Ilowell 2. Girls, under 13 years: E. Warnc 1, Davis 2. Boys' three-legged race: N. Moore and A. Howell. Hoys, under a years: I]. Booth 1, W. Bennett 2. Boys, under 6 years; A. Hardwick 1, T. Bell 2. Boys, under 7 years: 0. Christiansen 1, -V.'". Bennett 2. Girls, under (i years: F. Higgms 1. 11. Diamond 2. Girls, under 7 years: F. Hardwick 1, RtisseV. 2. Boys, under 8 years: Whittle 1, Carter 2. The competition for Mr A. E. Svkes' prize, for best sketch of the kit si; by a boy under 1(1 years, was .won by Laurie Ward, with K. Ward 2.