THE SPORTS GROUND.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 September 1922, Page 4

THE SPORTS GROUND.

SCHEME TO RAISE FUNDS. A FLORAL QUEEN FETE. With the object of raising funds to effect improvements at the sportfl ground at Pukekura Park, the Sportfl Ground Committee last night decided to hold a novel function so far as New Plymouth is concerned, viz., a floral queen fete, the date being fixed for Saturday, December 2. There were present at the meeting Messrs. A. L. Humphries (chairman), L._ B. Webster, W. H. Moyes, H. Townaley, W. C. Weston, F. J. Hill, A. T. Moore, J, Garcia, E. Jackson and L. Little (hon. secretary), whilst apologies were received from Messrs. Jas. McLeod, C. E. Bellringer, H. Dempsey and G. H. Saunders. The object for which the meeting had been called was primarily to consider the question of holding a function to raise funds for improvement purposes. Mr. Webster suggested that a floral queen fete should be held, candidates Being nominated by the various sports bodies in the toxyn, and that on the fete day each candidate, with her “court” decorated, should appear on the ground, prizes to be given for the best decorated “court” as well as for the candidate securing the most votes. Other floral competitions should also be held, including decorated go-carta, bicycles, motor-cycles, and other vehicles. He moved in that direction. Mr. Hill seconded, and the proposal was unanimously adopted, the opinion being expressed that such a function would prove an unqualified success. It was decided to write to the different sporta bodies, including football, cricket, golf, tennis, racing, boxing, hockey, swimming, bowling, croquet, motor cycling and athletics, asking them to assist the fete by nominating candidates. The judges at the floral fete will be given 5000 votes, which they can allocate ias they think fit among the winning “courts,” which will be limited to five, including the “queen.” It was decided to give trophies valued at £lO, £5, £3 and £2 for the four candidates securing the most votes, whilst for the best W decorated “court” prizes valued at £5 and £2 10s will be awarded. A sub-committee consisting of the chairman, Mr. Webster and the secretary was set up to draw up the programme of other events. It was decided that candidates must* not exceed 15 years of age. A sub-comm it tee was set up to wjrit on meetings of the various sports bodies and explain the scheme. A meeting will be held in a fortnight to make further arrangements.