FINE PROCESSION

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 March 1940, Page 6

FINE PROCESSION

CARTERTON CENTENARY i CELEBRATION OLD DAYS & NEW IN CONTRAST MARCH OF THE PIONEERS. RESULTS OF CHILDREN'S SPORTS. I (“Times-Age” Special.) Snliirdiiy was a milestone in the history of Carlerion. Gaily bedecked with flag’s, hunting and greenery, the town was en fete for the celebration of New Zealand’s first century of progress. With an influx of visitors from far and near, particularly from Mas! erf on, the streels were thronged with the largest crowd seen in Carlerion for many years. The Centennial procession was one of which Carterion niighl well he proud. Tlie spirit of the occasion was entered into by .all taking part and the display was of exceptional merit. Promptly to lime the procession moved of)' from the corner of Victoria and High streets, and left for the Showgrounds via High Street, led by a band of pioneers, one of them pushing a wheelbarrow. Then followed school children, ranging from the upper standards to the tiny tots, all in uniform or coloured frocks, followed by two ponies and a bus load of school children. The Carterton Municipal Band. Boy Scouts and Cubs. Wairarapa ex-Service men (from all parts of the district) with their medals, all impressed by their fine bearing. An old-time fire engine, followed by its modern succersor brought up the rear, the striking difference raising much amusement. Decorated bicycles, two prams, oiic ancient and one modern, with their attendants suitably dressed for the period, and an old-time Salvation Army meeting on the back of a lorry were also ell'ective. The trade exhibits section following was particularly good. Headed by vehicles of ancient vintage, old Daimlers, Fords, etc., mo-tor-bicycles, and an exhibit worthy of note by Tatton’s Service Station, a splendid display of the cavalcade of transport by Gordan Hughan’s depicted the passage of time. A fashion display by Messrs T. F. Watson and Co. was strikingly effective, many beautiful old gowns being exhibited. The contrast" between the present day bathing costume and the old kncck-to-knee type was also well indicated. Two outstanding exhibits were an old blacksmith’s forge, dating back about 60 years, and a decorated float in the form ol a native hut, containing a party of I’apawai Maoris. To the stirring strains of the Wairarapa Scottish Pipe Band, the transport section followed, old pack horses, buggies, etc., bringing up the rear. Burlesque exhibits were numerous and the exhibits included the old penny-farth-ing and tandem bicycles. The pioneers’ section was also excellent. Floats depicting scenes of early settlement were artistically arranged. The procession ended with a display of roadmaking plant, and modern agricultural machinery. An amusing interlude occurred when one of the old motor vehicles refused to move on during its progress through the town. With the assistance of bystanders, the machine was later sent on its way. The procession moved around the show ring several times, enabling the large crowd to see the exhibits at leisure. During the afternoon a party of Maoris from Papawai entertained with poi dances, hakas, etc. The procession was an outstanding success and reflected credit on the strong committee which controlled the function.

The sports programme held on the Showgrounds catered for the children, and a happy time was spent by a large number of children. A lolly scramble was; one cf the features of the afternoon.

The following were the officials:— Starter and handicapper, Mr W. Hall; judges, Messrs W. J. Candy, J. McKenzie, P. Reid, J. Steel and A. E. Reid; track officials. Messrs W. A. Hart, W. Herdman, and F. Booth; marshals. Messrs H. T. Leete and Crane. Results of the athletic events were as under: —

Open Events. Men's 50 yards scratch race: D. W. Adams 1. E. Thompson 2. R. Clapp 3. 1 adies’ 50 yards: Miss R. White 1. Miss 1. Garrett 2. Men's 100 yards handicap: R. Clapp 1, V .Sayers 2. D. N. Adams 3. Ladies' 100 yards: Miss B. Dixon 1, Miss M. McPherson 2. Men's medley race: E. Thompson 1, D. Adams 2. V. Sayers 3. Girls’ Events.

25 yards, under six years: Elaine Fisher 1. Fay Jackson 2, Shirley Regan 3. Under seven: Mary Sexton 1. Ethel Dew 2, Shirley Quinn 3. Under 8: Anne Couling 1. Lucy Hemi 2. Margaret Leete 3. 35 yards, under 9: Alice Sage 1. Barbara Knutson 2. Mirna Finn 3 Under 10: Dorothy Martin 1. Betty Parker 2. Thelma Regan 3. Under. 11: Pat Goodin 1. Beryl Berry 2. Faith Brickell 3. 50 yards, under 12: Melva Nicholls .1. Neta Morris 2. Colleen Regan 3. finder 13: Beth Davis 1. Beryl Burling 2. Beryl James 3. 75 yards, under 14: Morya Bredin 1, Beryl Mat-, son 2. Dulcie Archer 3. Under 15: Ruth White 1. Dulcie George 2. Amy Andersen 3.

Boys' Events. Under "> years: lan Stefi’ert 1. C. Qtark 2 Aihoi Lister 3. 25 yards, unto 6: Donald Griffiths 1. Erian Renall 2. J Chui chouse 3. Under 7: Harold Dakin 1. R. Hurndell 2, B. Balfour 3. Under 8: Campbell Ross 1. Ray Parker 2, Alfred Dew 3. 35 yards, under !): Jack Jamieson 1. Paul Richards 2. lan Renali 3. Under II): Peter Cooling 1. Arnold Nimol 2. Bill Ilemi 3. 50 yards, under 11: Austin Bird 1. Lew Hcmi 2. Ashlev Booth 3. Under 12: Trevor Smith J. Jim Chapman 2. Ronnie Edge 3. 75 yards, under 13: George 'Nicholls I. Eric Benge 2, Brian Desmond 3. Under II: Doug. Martin 1. Ken Jamieson 2. Jim. Berry 3. 100 yaids. under 15: Doug. Martin 1. Ken Jamieson 2, Brian Desmond 3. Novelty Events.

Girls' slow bicycle race: Belly Parker I. Morya Bredin 2. Ruth White 3. Skipping races, under 11: Beryl Goodin i Pam Hughes 2. Doreen O'Keefe 3. Over 9: Ruth White 1. N. Tinsley 2. Melva Nicholls 3. Boys' monkey race: Harold Dakin 1. Ray Parker 2. Rex Hurndell 3. ‘l4O yards handicap: D. Martin 1. B. Desmond 2. Rex Andrews