BAND CARNIVAL.
. A SUCCESSFUL DAY. The Carnival organised by the Citizens'* Committee, on behalf of funds for the building of a band-room for the New Plymouth Citizens' Band, was held at Pukekura Park yesterday, and passed oil' successfully. Elaborate arrangements had been made, and a varied and attractive programme prepared, intended to provide entertainment lor all. The committee controlling the carnival was under the chairmanship of Mr S. G. Smith, with Mr. "A. Bulliaus sec'ictary, assisted by Mr. O. J. .Howarth, Mr. 11 K. Caltley, treasurer, Mr. 11, Dempsey, marshal, and Messrs J. 11. Fowler and P. J. Flanagan as call stewards. The various sub-committees had their work well in hand, and the carnival pasesd oil' very well. The elements, upon which such a carnival almost entirely depends, smiled on the fixture The day was bright and warm, and in consequence a largo crowd gathered. The stalls were erected near the recreation ground, and all did good (msiiiess. Throughout the day the band under the baton of Mr. F. W. G. McLeod, played a programme of selections, which added to the enjoyment. DECORATIVE COMPETITION. The decorative competition did not attract many entries, and the judge (Mr. A. M. Bradbury) had little difficulty in making his award. There were three dolls' prams, and the prizes were awarded to Dell Roebuck 1. Winnie I'rokenshire 2, and Ma-sie Olsen 3. Douglas Roebuck was given first prize for bis decorated tricycle (the only entry), and Miss Evans received first and Mr. Mcleod's special for best decorated gocarl (also the only entry). DISPLAYS AND DANCES. The spectacular items of the school children were watched with keen interest, and the children were frequently applauded as they went through their various evolutions. The grand inarch, in fancy costume, by the Central school, was a particularly good display, and the variety of the costumes exhibited was very creditable. Prizes were awarded for the best poster, ''Kawaroa Park" (Doris Coad); general excellence of dresses, "Starlight'' (Edna Herbert), 'Squaw'' (Jean MeKenzie), "Sunilower" (Eva Hogg). Exhibitions of physical drill were given by the pupils of the West End School, wilder Mr. 0. J. Howarth, and by pupils lof the •Central School under 'Mr. A. Bullians.
A flag march by a big squad of children from the West End School was well done and evoked well-deserved applause. The. dancing lancers in fancy costumes was an interesting display." Eight sets had entered, but only five competed. The judges (Miss F. Bedford and Miss M. Humphries) awarded first place to the Waihi School, pupils in Maori costume. The children in the set were Wheri Manuera and Momo Mason, Teddy Richmond and Nora Skelton, Les Skelton ana llannß.li Edwin, Thomas Rona and Mary Taiaki. Second place was awarded to the Central School girls, who appeared as representative of the seasons. SWIMMING AND DIVING. The most popular feature of the programme was the swimming events, particularly the exhibitions of fancy swim ming and divings given bv Mr. P. A. Schwartz and Mr. A. N. "Christiansen. Both gentlemen, who hold the Royal Life-Saving Society's diploma, gave displays of a high order, their accomplishments in the water being something of » revelation, the task of swimming presenting difficulties enough /or the average person. But when representations of sculling, spinning the top, somersaulting, floating, swimming a 3 a propeller, torpedo," a rolling log, and a submarine, ns.well as imitations of a shipwreck, were given, the ability of the natatorial demonstrators was placed beyond compare.. The fancy diving was equally attractive, the inverted dive, the "naughty hoy," and the double diving producing very hearty applause. In addition there were also given, under the direction of Mr. Schwartz, exhibitions of various ■methods of rife-saving by a number of schoolboys. Following arc the results of the swimming races: Taranaki Championship (180 yards).— «. Watkins 1, Smith 2. Time, 2min. Bsec. 40 Yards Handicap (girls).—Pearl Horsnp 1, Edna Wilson 2. 50 Yards Handicap (boys).—C. Watkins .1, Mcl Tardy and Golding (dead heat) TUG-OFAVAK. , Six teams entered for the tug-of-war, which was pulled on battens under the control of Mr. P. J. Flanagan. The teams were limited to an aggregate of 84 stone. ' Fir«t round: Central heat West End, Roll Block beat Waihi, Fitzroy beat Omar'a. Semifinal: Bell Block beat Central after a good Fitxrov a 'bye. Final:. Bell Block (A. "Falwa'sser, H. Falwasser, E. Allen, C. Holmes, K. Holmes, H. Rowe, A. Giddy, S. Rowe)', :ifter a great pull lasting nearly the full live minutes defeated Fitzroy "(R. Scott, \., Crapper, M. Mills, R. Cox", A. ■'•Pratt, R. Parker, A. Askwitli). THE RACES. Considerable interest was taken in the flat races, Mr. J. W. Hayden acting as starter, Mr. J. Bennett as handieapper, and Messrs E. Whittle and A. Milne as judges. The results were as follow: 11)0 Yards: Patcrson 1, Anderson 2 Jury S. Seven started. 220 Yards: R. Edgccumbc 1, H. B Ciilson 2. Five started. «0 Yards: H. Hurlev i, Jury 2, R Edgecnmbe 3. Bandsman's Race: Elliott 1, Lovell 2 McDonald 3. A good race. About 15 started. Won bv a foot.
The children's races were rim in the morning, under the control of Messrs O. J. Howarth, R. L. Mcllrov, S. Brooks and J. If. Fowler. The various events were 'keenly contested, the unsuccessful competitors showing a genuine sportin" instinct, accepting defeat in a proper manner. Doubtless the humble coins with which success was rewarded were all returned to the carnival coffers through the medium of the many stall* designed for such a purpose. THE EVENING CARNIVAL. The carnival was, continued in the evening, the special attraction being a concert by the band and Male Choir. The night was ideal for such an entertainment and the attendance was again large. The Male Choir sang several part jongs from boats on the lake, but the novelty was not such a success as had Men; hoped for. Many people were unable to hear the items satisfactorily, and the choir therefore repeated some of them later from the steps of the band stand. The most conspicuous or the numbers were "Comrades, We March" and "Alexander." The band selections included amongst other items the march "Vic-
Tory," a .medley entitled "Old Times," comprising a set of very old tunes, "The Harvest Moon," a eoriwt solo by Bandsman Taylor, euphonium solo, 'Mary of Argyle," by Corporal Drury (on leave from eamp), and a cornet solo, "Ivillarney,» played by Mr. P. W. G. McLeod. Included in the programme was also a banjo and mandoline duet, played on the lake by Mesws Gadd. The grounds were brilliantly illuminated, the colored electric light which outlined the bridge being particularly effective. THE FINANCIAL EESULT. At the conclusion of the programme Mr. S. G. Smith announced the result of the day's effort, and gave the following details of the takings: Gates £l4O 12s (id, sweets £l7 10s, afternoon tea .CI!) .'is, Scouts (boats) £1 !)s, ice cream £lO, doll voting £iJ5, soft drinks £2O, donations £7 Ms, programmes £3 10s, total (approximate) £204 7s (id. Mr. Smith then thanked all who had worked in order to make the carnival so successful, : especially the ladies' committee, for which cheers were given at his call. The winner of the cushion raffle was Mr. Storrin, and the cake (presented by Mrs ,L. Hoffmann), Mr. ( K. Olive. The correct [weight of the cake was Klb 12oz, and four competitors guessed the exact weight, and a draw was made to select the winner. The results of some other competitions were not known last night. The proceedings concluded with the playing of the National Anthem.
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