CHRISTMAS FAIR

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 149, 21 December 1936, Page 9

CHRISTMAS FAIR

AT EVANS BAY

OFFICIAL OPENING

A splendid start was made' on Saturday afternoon with the Wellington1 Municipal Tramways Band's carnival and Christmas fair, which is being held on the Evans Bay foreshore. The show is probably the biggest yet held in the district. " . ,"

Long before the official opening the carnival was in- full swing, and parking places in adjacent streets ■ were hard to find. The residents of Kilbirnic, Lyall Bay, Miramar, Hataitsi, and the "surrounding suburbs turned out in force, especially -the juvenile element,, which found amusement and novelty in plenty in the many sideshows, stalls, and games. Preparations were practically complete when opening time came, there being very few of the deserted and unfinished - stands usually in evidence on the first day of such functions. Mr. A. Burns, the chairman, introduced the Hon. H. T. Armstrong, Minister of Labour, who performed the opening ceremony in place of the Hon. R. Semple, who was absent f rom IWellington. - . '. A WONDERFUL SHOW. "We pride ourselves in Christchurch that our show is very wonderful," said Mr. Armstrong, "but I doubt if it has anything that this show has riot; •During the holiday season, people will- be travelling hundreds, in some cases thousands, of miles looking for enjoyment. Those who remain at r home in Wellington, however, are having their enjoyment provided, for them." . • A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. C. Patchett, president of the band, and was carried with cheers. Mr. Patchett explained that the object of the carnival was to raise £800 for the. purchase of new instruments. .' . ' . A large and varied collection of sideshows provides a fine field for those tired of winning prizes (or losing money) at the many games of skill. Among them are: Wee Jimmy, the world's smallest racehorse, standing 23iin high, and with hoofs shod with solid gold: the St. Moritz ' skaters, straight from an. appearance before Royalty at the London Hippodrome; Abdullah, the Indian wizard; Clancy's Animal Circus, with a dare-devil monkey aviator; and the world's largest married couple., ■ !. •Foremost among the attractions. ot the fair is the Devil 'Plane, whichiconibines the thrills of a looping aeroplane and a super Ferris wheel. There are also ' chair apian es,. merry -gb-rouhds, shooting-galleries; donkey rides, arid games from, hoop-la .to darts; KENNEL CLUB PARADE. A parade of all .breeds of dogs, held under the auspices of the Wellington Kennel Club resulted as follows:—. Puppy, stakes, under six months: Mr. Collins's Irish, terrier, Tipperary TomPuppy stakes; under 12 months: Mrs. J. Martin's French bulldog, Beaucaire Bonbon. . ■, ■ ; ■ _ Novice stakes: Mr.. F. W.; Perry's wire-haired-fox terrier, Mahaki Tim. Terrier stakes:' Mr. F.. W: Perry's wire-haired-fox terrier, Mahaki Tim. Toy stakes: Mrs: Drake's pomeraniani Franklin Maid. :; ' V ' Sporting stakes:, Messrs A. P. Smith and G. T. Murphy's Irish setter* Ipstohe Benedict. ' ' . " ■■ j ,- ■■ , Non-sporting stakes: Mrs. A. -Martin s French bulldog, Barpstpn Dent.-de Lion: ' Open' Stakes: Messrs A. P. Smith and G. T.; .Murphy's' Irish setter,;; Ipstone Benedict.". ■...'"■ ■ '. -\ '" ', Champion 'of champions: Mrs. W;- J.. Jprgensen's Pekingese, ;General Tariad'ees. ".■•.;. ■ '-■■".'■ '■ ' :;\ ■ _ ...WinnerJ oS.' .winners:.^.Messrs >A.'';;P^ Smith: and; G:T*.! Murphy's Irish, setter, Ipstone-Benedict.' ';- '■ ■ -*■ ; -■•-- ■•■v ■ ■■- There was also a display of wrestling by members of the. Kilbirnie Wrestling Club, v Yesterday, the Tramways Band gave a series .of selections. Today is "children's day";at. the fair., ; , •■ i