KAWAROA PARK.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 April 1919, Page 4

KAWAROA PARK.

RECORD PICNIC GATHERING. Notwithstanding the threatening appearances of the weather yesterday, and a disagreeable wind, the Kawaroa Park Committee received liberal patronage on the occasion of their annual park day, and those present spent a most enjoyable time. The spectacular events attracted a great deal of attention. It is to,be re* gretted, however, that none of the local schools contributed anything in this section, and it was left to the Waihi scholars, who gave excellent exhibitions of club swinging and physical exercises, which evoked much applause. The schools tug of war was a keenly contested event, the final being fought out between Waihi and Bell Block, the former winning after a really good pull. In the schools relay race Waihi again secured premier position, Central B being second. The teams consisted of four boys, .each having to cover about 200 yards. The Waihi Challenge Shield fell to the representatives of the Waihi School. One of the chief attractions of the picnic was the display by the Boy Scouts from Inglewood, as well as the local boys. A very clever display was that of bridgebuilding by the Inglewood troupe, which evoked applause and most enthusiastic comment from all quarters. The boys erected a small bridge across the entrance path from the Morley Street (railway) gate, the operation taking just twenty minutes. The success of the work may be judged from the fact that the toll charged for the privilege of passing over it yielded the sum of 15a. In addition to this the boys also competed in some ' classes for ambulance, first-aid work and flag signalling. The Inglewood troupe outclassed the local boys. The judges in the ambulance classes (Messrs. Ambury and Harvey) gave high praise to the boys for their work in these items. In the ambulance classes Inglewood were first, St. Mary's (New Plymouth) second, and New Plymouth third. Flag Signalling.—Senior quad: Assistant Scoutmaster Hopkins .{New Ply* mouth) 1, Sergeant T. Lister (New Plyi mouth) 2. Junior squad: Scout L. Ross (Inglewood) I, Scout Yeates (Inglewood) 2.

Scouts' Belay Race.—lnglewood, 1; St, Mary's, 2. The medals for the relay race were pre* sented by the combined New Plymouth Scouts; the prize for ambulance classes was donated by the Mayor (Mr. C. ft Burgess); for the signalling, two gold medals were presented by the Taranakl Herald, and silver medals for second prizes by the Kawaroa Park Committee. The Scouts were under the control of Peputy-Commisßioner Humphrey. In addition to the above then were numerous side-shows, including tight* wire walking, in which the artists were eminently successful, in spite of the high wind against which they had to contend; cocoanut shies, the novel treasure hunt, : the aerial glide, ringing the duck, in addition to the ordinary facilities for. enjoyment which the park offers. Children's races, of course, were a feature of the day. The stalls were all well patronised, there being soft drinks, preserves, produce and sweets. These and the afternoon tea were under the control of the ladies' committee. The improvements recentlymade to the bungalow proved.* big ad-> vantage in the serving of the afternoon tea, and they were the subject of very favorable comment by visitors. The park committee is much indebted to the women's section for their work at the bungalow throughout the year, and especially on the gala day, The committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. V. H. Beal, with Mr. 0. J. Howarth as secretary, are to be congratulated oh the result, the takings being more than £IOO above the previous record, which was reached last year. Following are the approximate amounts raised from all sources: '£ s i Afternoon tea 80 3, 0 Competitions 49 10 9 Gates 96 13 3 Stalls 63 5 11 Donations 60 7 9 Sideshows 07 S3 Toll on Scout bridge ..... 15 1 Euchre party . 710 0 [£4 os 17 9 During the afternoon additional inter* est and pleasure was afforded by the Citizens' Band, which played a programme that was highly appreciated. EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCB. At night a euchre party and dance were held in the bungalow, at which there was a large attendance. The card prizes were won by Mrs. Rampton, with ,15 games, Mesdames Autridge and Hoskin being second with 18ft. On the men's side Mr. Lovcridge scored 15 games, and Messrs. Urry and Coomb 14 each. The president (Mr. Beal) also announced the result of the various competitions as follows:

Sheep guessing.—A. N. Blucher and J. S. Russell, 881b (correct weight, 881b). Cake (Mrs. Carney's stall).—Mrs. J. Duffin, Mrs. A. Court, Mrs Ward, Mr*. Asher, Mrs. R. Inch, Mrs. Luderman, 81b (correct weight, 81b ljoz). Mrs. Duffin won in the draw. Cake (Miss Pardy's stall).—Mrs. 'Y. Hoskin and Mrs. T. H. Lee, 6Jlb (correct m weight, 8Alb); pme halved. T Cake (Miss Gaylard).—Mrs J. T. Rowe, !)lb 3oz (correct weight, 01b 3Jos!). Centrepiece (donated by Mrs, Murch). —Winning number, 3 (J. Anstiss). Watch competition.—Winning numtier, 513 (J. E. Hickman, Wanganui). Camisole (donated by Mrs. Coad).— Winning number, 51 (Ruby Hale). Cushion (donated by Mrs. Riddick). Length of string (51J yards).—M. Lepper (50 yards), H. Gunn (50 yards), W. T. Heward (52J yards). Mr. Lepper won the draw. Oriental bag (donated by Miss Bayly). Correct number of beans in bottle (750) —Ray Hogg, E. Muir and J. Ennis, 750. Ray Hogg won the draw. 801 l competition (name of doll, "Dorothy").—Winner, H. Hodder. Camisole (donated by Mrs. Black). Correct number of beans (352).—Mrs. R. Thomson and Mrs. A. P Ward, 350. Mrs. Thomson won the draw.

For the dance, to which a large number remained, the music was provided by Miss Rita Sole.