FRANKLEIGH PARK.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 December 1921, Page 6

FRANKLEIGH PARK.

PICNIC AND SPORTS. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. New Plymouth has been weil endowed by nature with beauty spots, but few of those who on Saturday attended the Frankleigh Park picinc and sports, except those that live in the locality, had any idea of the charming reserve that has been acquired during the past few months from the Government. This is the Huatoki reserve, very pleasantly situated on tlie Huatoki river, between the Vogeltown and Frankleigh Park districts. This reserve is under the control of a representative board, who have a comprehensive scheme of improvement in hand, and what can be done was shown on Saturday by the people of the Frankleigh Park district. The gathering was held to raise funds

for erecting a hall in the Frankleigh Park district, and it was a happy idea to hold the function in this reserve, though it entailed a. lot of work in making preparations. This included clearing tracks among the trees, erecting the numerous stalls, and also placing a dam across the river to form a pool for swimming and boating events. The gathering proved very successful, resulting in about £lO5 Ss 3d being raised. It was unfortunate that the weather was very threatening, as this interfered with the attendance, but all were in a happy mood, and the stalls and side shows had no cause to complain of lack of patronage. The stalls were in charge of the following: Fruit and lollies, Mesdames Spindler and N Allen; jumble, Mesdames Hirst and Boswell; ice cream and fruit salad. Mesdames Newell; Hamilton and Whitehead; afternoon tea, Mesdames Marsh and Tippins, Misses Beale (2), and” Hamilton. There were side-shows galore, including bran tubs, hoop-la. fish pond, duck pond, cocoanut shies, and Sally, and a novelty show under the control of Mr. J. B. Hoskins. A strong committee, with Mr. E. King as chairman and Mr. J. W. Spindler aft hon. secretary, had made complete arrangements for the gathering, and ..deserve to be congratulated on the success achieved.

The various competitions resulted: Cake (No. 63), Mrs. Maine (Fitzroy); dolls’ names, Dorcas and Brenda (no one guessed the right names); silk jumper (No. 188). Mr. E. Reid (New Plymouth); camisole (No. 28). Sheila Me-. Connell; pipe (No. 3). Mr. West; Christmas stocking (No. 32), Mr. E. Reid; girl's Christmas stocking, F. G. Beethel; silk camisole (No. 28),' Mrs. E. Hamilton. SPORTS.

’ An interesting sports programme was decided, controlled by Messrs. Frethey, Rumball and Tunnecliffe. The results of the principal events are Obstacle Race, boys, 16 or under.—D. l>ailantyne 1, A. Bendall 2. Obstacle Race, men.—D. BaJlantyne 1, n. Berrldge 2. m m Hurdle Race, boys.—S. Smith 1, T. Taunt 2. Hurdle Race, men.—L. Frethey 1, J. Scanlon 2. Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs. Tippins 1, Mrs. Ladies’ Race.—Miss B. Hawkins 1, Miss L. Ballantyne 2. Potato Race, boys.—D. Ballantyne 1, L. Frethey 2. Potato Race, girls.—<M. Beal 1. Sack Race.—C. Lister 1. Stepping the Chain. —A. Williams 1, C. LJpter 2. Egg and Spoon Race, ladies. —Mrs. N. Allen 1, Mrs. Tippins 2. Nail driving, ladies.—-Mrs. E. T. Marsh 1, Miss Williams 2. . Swimming Race, under 16 years.—M. Kivell 1, R. Wilson 2, J. Scanlon 3. Long Dive. —R. Wilson 1, J. Scanlon 2, M. Kivell 3. High Jump.—Finley 1, L. Frethey 2. Finley gave his prize to the second competitor, and in an exhibition afterwards gave a beautiful display, clearing sft. 6%in. In the morning a number of children’s events were run off. OTHER EVENTS Baby Competititfns.—Edgar Alexander Old 1, lan Robert Hamilton 2. Treasure Hunt.—L. Allen. Best dressed doll.—Miss T. Tippins (special). Decorated pram or go-cart.—Delina Roebuck 1, Elma Beal special. Sheep guessing, live weight H9lbs.—E. King (Frankleigh Park). Sheep guessing, dead weight, 571bs. Miss N. Beale. THE QUEEN CARNIVAL, Considerable interest attached to the Queen Carnival competition, which it was generally considered would prove a contest between the Frankleigh Park and town candidates. At 2 p.m. the board showed Frankleigh Park 2500, Town 1840, Vogeltown 400. At 3 p.m. the scores were: Frankleigh Park 4*218, Town 2000, Vogeltown 478. At 4 p.m., Mr. Day, the returning officer, announced the result:

Frankleigh Park (Miss Elsie Allen) 8644 Town (Miss I. McKay) 5800 Vogeltown (Miss I. Gilbert) 485 The total votes was 15,109, and the total amount raised £62 10s 9d. The crowning ceremony then took place on a convenient motor lorry, the elected queen, accompanied by Manu Allen and Marjorie Tippins as maids, was crowned and presented with a handsome gold bangle as a memento. The town queen, who 5 was accompanied by little Misses D. Spindler and D. McKay, and the Vigeltown queen, accompanied by Gwenda*' Moore and Olwin Griffiths, were each presented with pretty brooches. Mr. R. Day performed the crowning ceremony. " Each candidate was heartily cheered. Prior to the conclusion Mr. King thanked all who had assisted to make the function so successful, particularly the townspeople. There was no question that the entrance of the town queen had caused the Frankleigh Park people to work hard. He considered that for an initial effort they had done very well. There was no question that a hall was badly needed in Frankleigh Park. Tn concluding, he expressed the hope that the function would be made an annual one.