ASHBURTON GALA.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLVI, Issue 10531, 24 October 1925, Page 5

ASHBURTON GALA.

SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS. PROCESSION AND SPORTS.

Arrangements for the big Gala on Labour Day are now practically complete with the exception of minor details, and there is every indication that Monday's effort will surpass the Galas of previous years, successful to a marked degree though they have been. The programme this year is very attractive. Starting in the morning, there will be a procession of decorated vehicles, and much time and trouble is being expended on preparations tor this, both bv the organiser, 31r ri. Smallbone, and those who are competing. A novel display, and one that is sure to cause considerable interest, will be a scale model of Baring Square

West, with a war memorial, the design of Mr B M. Gabites, in a prominent position, ' The model has been constructed by Mr F. Clark for the Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club, and to the eye is extremely attractive, forming a good suggestion for the Meinor al Committee for future action. With the procession will march the band ot the Ist Canterbury Mounted Rifles and the Ashburton Pipe Band. . The comer

of Moore and East Streets is the starting place, and at 10 a.m.. the procession will set off for the Domain. The chief marshal, Lieut. Blaithwayt has arranged for the assembly of Se procession at 9.30 at the fol owing points, a marshal to be, in charge ! Street (at More's Corner).— Ist cintSbury 3 Mooted WW Bjdjg J Brigade, pedestrians, decorated motoi Ca Dobson Street.-Decorated lorries decorated horse-drawn vehicles, the Pi germodt Street.-Decorated motorcvcles, decorated bicycles. s Moore Street-Dark Town Fire Bri-

o-iHp horsemen, private cars. g The sport section will be b.gger-and better than ever consisting ofcycling and running, both amateur and pro fessional, children's sports Hg and dancing. Good prizes are offered, andfas sonieof the best-known, performers in Canterbury are appearing, competition should be keen and interestE The side-shows are always populaf and in this respect again this year he' committee has made ample provision for the public taste, , iheie will be a merry-go-round and nigger minstrel shoT, and the organisers U recerved manv valuable exhibits for the muZnm a new feature winch should be vXpatroiSed. There will be numerous stalls, where flowers, drinks tobacco fruit, confectionery, and foods may be purchased, and lunch and afterXitea will be dispensed, «jweUi I counter lunch, available all day The As Zltou Volunteer Fire Bngadehave consented to give a display duimg the

lii the evening the Gala will be continued The stalls will be open for business as well as the sideshows and from il out 9 o'clock patrons will, be ableto imon the Oval, the. services o a ful dance orchestra having been seemed. The Mounted Rifles' Baud will also be in attendance. A special train will arrive from Christ church at 10.30 Bum. and wi return at 6 p.m. This tram was well patronised last year and wata theßeduced fares there should be a huge number of Christchurch visitors to Ashbn. ton on Monday, as well as country people.