ISLAND BAY CARNIVAL
EASTER ATTRACTIONS
Although the weather was not of the best for the opening day'of the Island, Bay: Carnival, the promoters were well satisfied with the attendance, last,/ Saturday. A large crowd took, advantage;,of yesterday's fine weather, both. in".the...afternoon and evening. • ~:'-^,~: . ?";- '•'<-■:/ •.;>..
Arrangements;-are.'well ■■an; I ..hahd to cater for the influx of •^pleasure' seekers during the Easter holidays., t ''^fi.j,, Cpmnjunity singing will be a feature. Wrestling .contests''take place tomorrow.: * A baby show is "in the offing? and'details will be advertised. The Artillery Band will play each evening.*; ;■'■:
Interest is growing in regard to the queen contest, which has every indication of being a close one, also the "spotting competition," embracing all business houses in the Bay. ■ ,-:■..
In connection with"the'carhival the Wellington Beautifying Society has origanised an essay competition, open to primary and secondary schools,- for prizes donated by Mrs. Knbx Gilmer.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 83, 7 April 1936, Page 4
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143ISLAND BAY CARNIVAL Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 83, 7 April 1936, Page 4
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