LABOUR DAY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 29, 29 October 1918, Page 8

LABOUR DAY

SPORTS AT NEWTOWN PARK

SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The weather yesterday morning gave promise of being fine, but thie "promise ivns not altogether realised, for in Hie afternoon the wind rose to hitlf a gale and was cold. Notwithstanding tin's many hundreds of men, women, and children spent the day at Newtown Park. The sports programme was a , lengthy oue, and was varied in character. Tliere were excellent entries for nil' events, especially for the baby show and the dancing competitions. The Wellington Pipe Band, under Pipe-Major .T. Taylor, played through the city, starting from tho Government Buildings, and with the Waterside Workers' Band provided tho music for the day. The United Furniture Trades Union had a side-show of their own in the form of a quoit and sand "shy," the prizes being acceptable articles made by the union members. All the young children.'were given toys, much to their delight. The proceeds of the day go to swell tho' funds for the erection of the proposed Trades Hall. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) was present at the gathering in tho afternoon. The leading officials of the snorts gathering-were: President, Mr. M. JReardon; director of sports, Mr. T. W. Leslie: etarter, Mr. J. Cusnck; secretary, Mr. J. Bead; treasurer, Mr. H. Heap; handicappers. Messrs. T. W. Leslie and J. Cusack; 'judges, Messrs. F.''Cornwcll, B Ciioghen, M. J. ■Beardon, H. Heap, P. O'Neil, R. Ruddell, C. M. Fadgean. A. W. Croskery, R. J. Seal, and J. Doyle i judge of dancing,' Mr. D. M'Phee. The following are the results:— Boys' race, 75yds. (12 to 15 years)— Jenkins, 1; Davis, 2; Chipper, 3. .' Wheelbarrow' race, 50 yards (18 yeais and over)—Colcman and Schraeder, 1; Robinson and Buck, 2. Boys 15 to 18— Chipper and Andrews, 1. Married men's race, 50yds. (50 years and over)-Cherry, 1; M'lutyre, 2; Craig, 3 j Ambroise, i. \ Egg and epoon race, 50yds. (women)— Mrs. Lucas, 1; Mrs. Eeeson, 2; Miss Pyke, 3. Boot jumble (boys 15 to 18)-T. Chipper, 1; R. Davis, 2; L. Ormond, 3. Bandsmen's race, 100 yds.—L. Ormond (Watersklere , ), 1; Piper D. Young, 2; Piper J. Cunningham, 3; Piper J. SimpBoys', race, 120yds.-T. Chipper, 1; E. Davis, 2; L. Ormond j 3. Single women's race GOyda. (18 years) -Miss Neilson, 1; Miss Pyke, 2; Miss Aldred, 3. , n - * Married men's'race, Moyds.-G. Brett, 1; W. Eoberts, 2; F. Collins, 3; H. Buck, i.. , ~. Married womens race, 50yds.—Airs. 3'Grady, 1; Mrs. Eiereon, 2; Mrs. Wigjtou, 3; Mrs. Coker, i. . Hop, step, and jump-H. White (33ft. Gin.), 1; G. Brett (32ft. Win.), 2; L. Pulton (3i!rt:-Sin.), 3. . . Nail-clriving competition—Mrs. John-, son, 1; Mrs. Pearce, 2j Mrs. Aah, 3. ' jiilitary championship, 100 yds.—D. Law, 1 : ; 0. Batson, 2; A. Woodhouse, 3. Carey Challenge Snield, 110 yds., union relay irace—Paiutei-s' Union, 1; Carpenters'' Union, 2; Grocers' Union, 3, Thread and needle,'so yds.—H. Lucas, 1; K> Bailey, 2; D. Johnston,! 3. Returned soldiers' , race, 100yds.—J. White, 1; D. Young, 2; ti. Brett; 3; A. Bowntree, i. . . , ■ . Single women's race, 50yds.—Miss Nielson, 1; Miss Pye,'2;'Miss Brewer, , 3. Sack race, 75yd—S. Pollock,' 1; F. Andrew,.,2; W. Hicklirig,-3. - - Married men's race, 50yds. (for. trade unionists only, 50 years or over)—B.. Harrison, I;'C. Cheery, 2; W. Heenan, 3; S. Gordon, i. ■ ',440 yds. open raceI—Markman,1 —Markman, 1; Pollock, 2; Collinfcs, 3. ' Men's race, 120 yds. (trade unionists only)—W. SRoberta, 1; L. Schrneder, 2; C._Ji. Smith, 3.

Prinfary schools' relay race—MSrist Brothers, .1 and 2; South Wellington School, 3. .

Highland fling—Miss G. Mayne, 1; Miss V. Campbell, 2; Miss' J. Mi/auchin, 3. Sword dance—Miss A. Grant, 1; Miss A. C'urrie, 2; Miss L. E. Burns, 3. < Scotch reel—Miss A. Campbell, 1; Miss A. Grant, 2; Miss J. Barton, 3. For thev'baby 'show there were about 120 entries, under the general charge of Mrs.. Snow. , 'i'heso were a fine, strong, healthy lot of young NewZealnnders, and Dr. and Mrs. Elliott, who acted as judges, had >no .light task. The results swere as follow:—

Girls (nine months and under)-Mnrion Neil, 1; Karsithia ,2; Irish Bragge,!!, Boys (nines months and under)-Harry Hallsmith, 1;/Raymond Arbuckle, 2; James Hansen, 3. Girls (eighteen months)-Mavie Beid, I; Glory French, 2; Mona Kelly, 3. Boys (eighteen months and 'under)— Knightson. Farey, 1; Tom Coulter HanBen, 2;Maurice. Tibbott,' tf. CARNIVAL AT THE HUTT. '•

The Hntt Valley Labour Day carnival was held under perfect weather conditions, on. the Petone Recreation Ground, and was well patronised. 'A feature of the procession; which left the railway .'Station at 10 a.m., was the number of children taking part and the excellence of their fancy dresses. Tiio procession was led by the Petone Municipal Bpntl, : and consisted of the various firo brigades of the'Hutt' Valley, decorated tradesmen's vehicles, decorated horses, bicycles, and handcarts, and children in fancy dress. The following are the procession prizes:—Decorated tradesmen's vehicles: Cook and Cook, 1; Thomson and ■Lewis, 2; Whitaker, jun., 3; — Unwin, 4. Mounted adult,: J. Newton, 1; J. 2. ■- Decorated hand-drawn vehicle: F. Cook, 1 and special for an original representation of a hospital ship: W. Finch, decorated handcart, 2; Joyce Collet, decorated pram, 3, Decorated bicycie, (Olive Lacey. In the fancy dress section there was a very large number of contestants. Rita Ken- gained the first and special prizes as BoPeep, leading her lamb, and the second prize was divided between L. H. and G. Shardlow as 6oldier and his bride. A lady walking: Kitty Casey, as a harem lady, 1; Mavis; Boss, as Neptune, 2. Cooking competition—Bread: Mrs. Bauingreen, ;1;. Mrs. Claude Collet, 2; Mrs, W. Smith, 3. Household cake: Mrs. U. Young, 1; Mrs. C. S. Collet, 2; Mrs. H. Sehvood, 3. Pound cake: Mrs. H. A. Allen, 1; Mrs. Hitchcocks, 2. Sponge sandwiches: Mrs. Thompson,' I-j Mrs. Perkinson, 2; ill's. Howat, 3. Cakes and pastry: Mrs. F. J. Taylor, 1; Mrs.. C. S. Collet, 2; Mrs. .W." Smith, ,3. Girdle scones: Mrs. Wilson, 1; Mrs. Lawrie,, 2; Mrs'. C'hurchouse, 3, Oven scones: Mrs. Smith. 1; Miss M. Young, 2;-Mrs. B. Young, 3. Pikelets: Mrs. J. Kerr, 1; Mrs. Gulwin, 2; Mrs. H. Turner, 3. Shortbread: Mias A. Naughton, 1; Mrs. .W. Wakelin, 2; Mrs. Claude Collet, 3. IN DUNEDIN. By Tolegr'aph-.-Prcsß' Association. Dunedin, October 28. Tho weather is gloriously fine, and a close .holiday •is being observed. The principal attractions aro the Labour Day sports at Portobello, the trots at Oamaru, and tho races at Gore. NEW PLYMOUTH 'CELEBRATIONS. • By Ttjegraph.-Press Association^ ' ■" New Plymouth, OTBuer 28. A feature of Labour Day here was a citizens' band carnival. There was an attractive'procession in the murning, and sports at Pukekura Park: The weather was threatening, but there was a large crowd present.