LABOUR DAY

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 102, 27 October 1914, Page 4

LABOUR DAY

THE SCENE AT THE PARK A DAY OUT FOR THE CHILDREN. After yesterday's successful procession Labour Day celebrations were continued at Newtown Park, which at noon presented a gay scene. The attendance at this hour numbered about two thousand, but increased considerably as the afternoon wore on. Children predominated in the crowd. It was a children's day out, more than , anybody else's, and they revelled in thtt proceedings. There were numerous sideahosvs — including Hoop-la men, Indian dart game, and the Ocean Wave. Picnic parties scattered themselves all over the Park, and the committee provided milk and various other necessaries, and the children were kept well supplied with lollies and toys. There was a lengthy sports programme arranged, and the entries were large, especially in the event* for boys and girls. Substantial prizes were donated by various city firms and business men. Included among those present were Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), and several City Councillors. Tho arrangements, carried out under the direction of Mr. L. M. A.. Rearden, were most complete. An energetic committee worked hard, and did exceedingly well. In the afternoon the attendarice mounted up to between 5000 and 6000, and the gathering was bright and exceedingly enthusiastic. The Highland dancing attracted many entrants, and considerable interest was taken in the baby show for babies under twelve months. Proud mothers submitted their offspring to the judges, and the rivalry was keen. Following are tho results of the sports events : — 100 yds Committeemen's Eace.— H. Heap 1, T. Garrett 2. .75yds Boys' Race, 15 to 18 years.— G. Pike 1, M. Pollock 2. Potato Race, girls 14- to 18 years.— D. Fuller 1, E. Pike 2, G. Leys 3. Potato Race, boys 12 to 18 years.— G. Pike 1, B. Mllwain 2. 50yds Married Men's Race, 45 years. — H. J. Holland 1, C. M'Konzio 2, J. Hall 3. 50yds Married Women's Race. — Mrs. A. Harrington 1, Mts. G. Mann 2, Mrs.. Swain 3. 75yds Youths* Race, 18 years. — A. Clark 1, G. Harvey 2, 11. Lev/or 3. Sack Race, girls. — -D. Fuller 1, I. Farclough 2, G. Oldfield 3. Boys' Half-mile Walk.— W. Hickland 1, G. Hickland 2, J. M'Kenzie 3. Boys' Wheelbarrow Race. — E. Harvey and Mallinder 1, J. D. Hislop and G. E. Hally 2. Girls' Thread-the-needle Race. — D. Ward 1, D. Pike 2, Symon 3. Girls' Egg-and-spoon Race.— Miss K. Fuller 1, Miss D. Pike 2, Miss Neils 3. Boys' Boot Jumble Race. — R. J. Blair 1, G. Bacon 2. Eating the Treacle Bun. —A. Pollock 1, D. Ryan 2, M. Pollock 3. Married Women's Potato Race. — Mrs. H. Greenfield 1, Mrs. E. Tonkin 2. Men's Potato Race. — Mr. Hislop 1, Mr. Clapshaw 2, Mr. F. Gomez 3. Boys' Wheelbarrow Race, 15 to 18 years. — Water Brothers 1, Schrader Brothers 2. Women's Egg-and-spoon Race. — Miss D. Wood 1, Miss E. Mullins 2. Married Women's Races. — Mrs. H. Greenfield 1, Mrs. S. Swain 2, Mrs. A. Walker 3; Mrs. F. Mackie 1, Mrs. E. Adams 2, Mrs. L. Marton 3. Women's Race.— Miss M. Burton 1, Miss M. Noot 2, Miss D. White 3. Girls' Race.— S. M'Cab'e 1, K. Skinner 2, P. Rountree 3. Boys' Race. — J. Pike 1, C. Ransom 2, F. H. -Harris 3. Highland Fling.— Miss Daisy M'Lellan 1, Miss L. Reid 2, Miss F. Shaw 3., Sword Dance. —Miss L. Reid 1, Miss D. M'Lellan 2, Miss F. Shaw 3. Irish Jig.— Miss L. O'Leary 1, Miss F. Shaw 2, Miss D. M'Lellan 5. Sailors' Hornpipe. — Miss F. Shaw 1, Miss L. O'Leary 2, Miss M. Reid 3. Highland Fling (under 12).— Master J. M'Lean 1, Miss J. B. Main 2, Miss L. O'Leary 3, Miss F. Reid 4; there were 17 entries. Seaun-triubhas (under 12).— E. Grant 1, J. B. Main 2, J. M'Lean 3. Sword Dance (under 12). — E. Burns 1, L. O'Leary 2, A. Grant 3. THE BABY SHOW. Best Boy (under 12 months).— Mrs. Bailey's boy 1 ; Mrs. Bailey's boy secured a special prize. Best Girl (under 12 months). — Mrs. Burrand's little girl 1. Mrs. Vida Greig was awarded a special prize presented by Mrs. M'Vicar. ( ADDITIONAL AWARDS. Following are additional awards made in connection with the street procession : — Comic Display : "Hard-up," 1 ; Mercer, 2. Best Pair Suitable for Lorry: Keir and Co. (Driver Warr), 1. Baker's Turnout : Tonks (Driver Anderson), 1. Butcher's Turnout : Symon Bros (Driver H. Ross), 1 ; Gear Co. (Driver C. H. Fry), 2. Butcher's Riderout : G. R. Wilton (Rider A. Anderson), 1. Grocer's Turnout: Town and Country Stores (Driver W. G. Friend), 1. Dairyman's* Turnout : Wellington Dairy Co. (Driver Power), 1 ; Kettlewell, 2. l?est Decorated Two-horse Team : Campbell and Burke (Driver Perrett), 1 ; Murphy and Co. (Driver Upton), 2. Best One-horse Dray : Samuel Brown and Co. (Drivei Watt), 1; New Zealand Express Co. (Driver Edge), 2. Bestgroomed horse : New Zealand Express Co., 1 ; Campbell, 2. In the trades display the Carpenters' Exhibit was very highly commended.