SUNKIST EASTBOURNE

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 119, 5 February 1923, Page 4

SUNKIST EASTBOURNE

MISS G. RUSSELL QUEEN

END OF THE CARNIVAL

Saturday was the last day of the week’s carnival held at Eastbourne, and despite the great drawback of a strong wind blowing all day, the results from every point of view were tlie most successful of the season. The athletic events proved a great attraction, and there were over 2000 people on tho ground, the entries being large, the contests close, and the whole programme being excellently carried out. The Queen. Tlie result of the Queen contest at the Eastbourne Carnival was as folFootball (Miss Gladys Russell) 52,646 Council (Miss Vera Shortt) ... 38,587 Plunket (Mrs. 11. Jowett) ... 3/,137 Sports (Miss Mona Hull-Brown) 31,583 The number of votes recorded on Saturday was 77.600, 50.000 of these being recorded during tho last halfhour. Tho Entertainments. There was plenty of fun all day, and the side-shows and entertainments were well patronised, while the refreshment booths did a roaring trade, and added considerably to the carnival funds. The Management. Those who had charge of the administration of the carnival; including n. large contingent of ladies, are to be congratulated upon the success of their efforts over such a wide field, for there was no relaxation of their work right up to the finish. The financial results are not yet available, but it is anticipated that there will be a substantial credit balance. In the Evening. A large number turned up in the evening, the dancing at tlie cabaret being well patronised ._ and tho sideshows on the ground did good business with the aid of the electric light on the grounds and in the tents, which had been Specially installed. The last boat back left tho hay at midnight, and thus ended an ambitious effort which would have been more fullv rewarded if the weather had been kinder.