KAWAROA PICNIC

Taranaki Daily News, 6 April 1920, Page 5

KAWAROA PICNIC

ANOTHER RECORD ESTABLISHED. TAKINGS APPROXIMATE £SOO. Yesterday was an ideal day for a seaside picnic, there being no glaring sunshine to make conditions uncomfortably warm and no breeze to disturb those who took their, meals in the open, either upon the inviting grass slopes or upon tile sand of the sea shore. It was not surprising, therefore, that the Kawaron seaside picnic, under such circumstances, should have broken all previous records in the matter of attendance. No doubt the possibility of getting a good view of the explosion at Moturoa was an additional attraction, but the fact that the gate takings this year were'approximately .£lO better than for last year's picnic must have been gratifying to the energetic and enterprising committee of ladies and gentlemen who control the destinies of this popular seaside resort. The preparation for the day' must have entailed a large amount of work on the part of these enthusiasts, and they are to be congratulated on the success of yesterday's effort. And they desire the bast thanks of the community, as, after all, the public reaps a double benefit from the effort, the enjoyment of a splendid day's pleasure and in the improvements to the grounds which the committee is able to make as the result of the support accorded them. The committee also may take the measure of public support as an unmistakable vote of confidence in them as the trustees of the people in regard to the development of the park.

The principal feature of tho programme yesterday was the sports display by the Taranaki Boy Scouts, a large number of whom have been enjoying a few days' camping on the beach, the party including the New Plymouth and St. Mary's troops and several from Hawera. The boys have had a very enjoyable time, and Scoutmaster Hopkins, who has been in charge, speaks well of the behavior and discipline of the boys. The Inglewood troop, which came in for the day, repeated last year's exhibition of bridge-building, their effort receiving general commendation. Another attractive item in their programme was a display of ambulance work, the teams having to render first aid to a "subject" with a broken thigh. This item was judged by Dr. Home.

Another innovation at this year's picnic was the introduction of 'some Highland dancing, which it is hoped to develop at future picnics. This part of the proceedings was in the capable hands of Messrs J. Mackay (Inglewood), R. Mcßae (Frankley Road), and the Misses Adams (2), (Albert Road). Their exhibitions were very warmly applauded. Other specially attractive features in a very full programme were the aerial glide and the treasure hunt, both of these receiving liberal patronage. The Citizens' Band added brightness to the proceedings by playing a generous programme of selections throughout the afternoon.

At night a dance was held in the bungalow, ■ there being a large attendance. Following are the results of the scouts competition items:— Standing Long Jump (seniors).—Ross (Inglewood) 1, McOahey (St. Mary's) 2. Standing Long Jump (juniors).—Wilson (Inglewood) 1, Baker (New Plymouth) 2. Running High Jump (seniors).—Brittan (Inglewood) 1, K. Webb (St. Mary's) 2. Running High Jump (juniors).—Lister . (New Plymouth) 1, Baker 2. Sunning Long Jump (seniors). —Ross 1, K. Webb 2. Running Long Jump (juniors).—Kidson (New Plymouth) 1, Wilson 2. Standing High Jump (seniors).—Brittan 1, Rcss 2. Standing High Jump (juniors)— Baker 1, Wilson'2. Putting the Shot (seniors)—Ross 1, Brittan 2. Pnttins the Shot (juniors).—o. Bellringer (St. Mary's) 1, K. Webb 2. Signalling.—Yeates (Inglewood) 1/ Ross 2. Ambulance Work.—Rcss and Yeates (3) 1. Tug-of-War.—St. Mary's (K. Webb, MoGahoy, R. Bellringer, Fields, Hagger, Roper and S. R. Webb) 1. Wrestling.—-Christiansen (St. Mary's) 1, Baker 2. Pillow-Fighting—Wilson 1Rclav Race.—lnglewood (Ross, Brittan. Wilson, Cole, Larken, and Allen) 1. Obstacle Race—Baker 1, R. Fields (St. Mary's) 2." Boxing (senior).—K. Webb 1. Boxing (junior) .—Baker 1. Following is a summary of the approximate takings at the different stalls, etc.:— . Gate, £101; competitions and sideshows, £134; afternoon tea. £BS ils; donations, £B7; stalls, £75; dance (estimated) £ls; total, £SOO. RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS. The results of the competitions in connection with the Kawavoa picnic, announced last night, are: Sheep-guessing (correct weight, 871bs). -Mrs. wV Mace (871bs) 1, F. Josephs (SBlbs) 2. Airs. Court's camisole (correct No. 271). —Mrs. Mollison (Devon Street), 271. Sugar and tea competition (correct No., 500)).—Mrs. F. Reston 596.

Watch competition (correct No. 313) —C. Stevenson 313.

Name of doll (Madge),—Dorothy Clay, Wallace Place.

Cushion (No. 157).—Mabel Gore 157Camisole (No. of beans in bottle, 20C).—L. Loveridge (nearest), 210. Cake, donated by E. May (correct weight, 41bs. lojozsj".— E. Stockman and R. Hill. Ribs.

Hygienic Bakery cake (correct weight, olbs. 2'/.0z3.),—F. Lehrke and K. L. Lawson, s%lbs. Table, centre, (length of string, 51yds. l.OJins.).—Una Ross, sHydsSpinning wheel (correct distance) 54 miles).—C..Hill,.s* miles.