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Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21368, 12 March 1941, Page 4

NGARUAWAHIA REGATTA THE GREAT MAORI AQUATIC CARNIVAL k'JS m THE LARGEST REGATTA IN THE DOMINION ! Maori Canoe Races Pois Hakas. Ngaruawahia’s Famous Regatta THREE SPORTS MEETINGS IN ONE Piping and NaSional Dancing EVENTS, including THE NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR HIGHLAND REEL (Open) & LAMENT PLAYING. THE GREATEST ASSORTMENT OF SIDE-SHOWS IN THE DOMINION Hot Water Provided Free ! ’Phone 152, NGARUAWAHIA. HENRY D. SAMPSON. Secretary. NGARUAWAHIA SATURDAY REGATTA 15th March Via# Special Trains from All Examples of Return Fares to Ngaruawahia . . . From Hamilton Cambridge Rotorua Te Kuiti Te Aroha . . . . Parts 2nd class . 1/8 . 2/2 6 7 . 3/10 . 3/4 Proportionately low fares from intermediate stations. Enquire at stations for full particulars. Maori Canoe Races Hakas Poi Dances Piping & Highland Dancing. And New Zealand's Greatest Side-Show Attractions A DAY OF EXCITEMENT AND THRILLS DON’T MISS IT ! The Finest Agricultural Implements Are Made In Ngaruawahia by STEEL FRAME KONAKI Sampson Bros. Look At These Handy Farm Articles . . . Friee £9/7/. Brake £l/2/6 extra—Railage Paid. STEEL FRAME SLEDGE THE “ SAMPSON ” WOOL PRESS A new wool press. Faster, more convenient and more easily operated than anything else yet offered. _ „ ~ Railage Paid. Farmers would be well advised to communicate with us when in need of any class of implement. //m] Price SAMPSON BROS., Ngaruawahia Telephone 33 River Town’s Big Day on Saturday Next The cultural progress of the natives, reflected in the preservation and revival of Maori arts and crafts, is probably more clearly defined at Ngaruawahia than among any other native community in New Zealand; it is fitting, therefore, that Ngaruawahia should be the scene of the greatest Maori aquatic carnival in the Dominion and also that this annual event should be the most popular of any river gala in the country. With the hope of encouraging and perpetuating the quaint and picturesque canoe races, poi dances and hakas of the Maori, the Ngaruawahia regatta was established and reward for that enterprise has been won in the fame of the annual river carnival at the junction of the Waikato and Waipa rivers. The importance of encouraging the Maori to preserve his old pastimes has impressed itself on the association each year. No effort has been spared to fan the spirit of competition among the natives and to accomplish this the Ngaruawahia Regatta Association has assisted them in the renovation of their canoes, facilitated the journey to the regatta of visiting Maoris and has aided the ambitious Waikatos in their project to construct great new war canoes. Appreciation of the work is expressed annually by the public in their everincreasing patronage of the carnival. The largest proportion of the big prize-money goes to the Maoris. Strong Financial Position The association has not always enjoyed its present financial prosperity. Had it not been for publicspirited members in the past, it would have long since been dissolved. Of You Need a Tonic ! When you feel listless, lazy, not really sick, but far from well, what you need is a good tonic. There is no better than !|i JOY’S “PHOSCO” TONIC “ Phosco ” contains Iron, Quinine, Phosphorus, etc. and is pleasant to take. PRICE - - 2/6 & 4/6 (Posted 3/2 6c 5/6) JOHN D. JOY M.P.S. (By Exam.) P.O. Box 6 NGARUAWAHIA ’Phone 31 Regatta Patrons ARE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THEIR THIRSTS AT THE . . . WAIPA HOTEL Where the Popular LION ALE is obtainable 1 The “ Waipa ” offers excellent accommodation at reasonable charges. Special arrangements have been made to meet the demand for meals on Saturday— In our Dining-room first-class meals will be obtainable. J. A. TATE, Proprietor. Bring the Family and have a Real Day’s Outing at the Regatta ! 11l You give your family the best that money can buy when you purchase your Groceries and Dairy Produce from . . . R. P. KNIGHT LTD. STOREKEEPERS NGARUAWAHIA :: ’Phone 45M Where Personal Attention Costs No More I At The Regatta ! DIXON'S Sound Systems Mr Gordon Hutter, the well-known sporting announcer, will keep patrons posted with all that is taking place over Dixon’s Sound System. “ DIXON’S ” is indispensable at Race Meetings, Sports Meetings and Shows. Secretaries I Get quotations from . . . DIXON’S SOUND SYSTEMS 170 Grey St. ’Phone 2300 HAMILTON recent years, however, since the growing popularity of the regatta has attracted enormous crowds, the association has prospered and is now in the position of having large assets and no liabilities. It has been the aim of far-sighted members of the past to create, at the junction of the two picturesque rivers, a park that will be unequalled lor river scenery in New Zealand. With this worthy object to inspire the efforts of the association, surplus funds have been devoted to the purchase of various unsightly cottages in the vicinity of the regatta grounds, to their demolition and to adding the land to the park. The fulfilment of this ambition is near realisation. Full Programme A full programme of Maori canoe races, pois, hakas, rowing, piping and national dancing has been arranged, and with the greatest assortment of side-shows in the Dominion this year’s fixture will undoubtedly prove a major success. The banks of the river have been sloped to accommodate some 18,000 people and at the junction of these two rivers is found one of the finest picnic spots in the Waikato. Hot water is provided free, and with the comprehensive train arrangements the Ngaruawahia Regatta will be one of the outstanding entertainments of the year.