MACANDREW'S BAY QUEEN CARNIVAL

Evening Star, Issue 19464, 24 January 1927, Page 13

MACANDREW'S BAY QUEEN CARNIVAL

GALA DAY AT MR DARLING’S GROUNDS

For several years now the need of a recreation ground at Macandrew’s Bay has bean recognised bv both residents and week-enders, and on several occasions an endeavor has been made to secure a suitable area. However, an earnest effort is now made to raise funds for the reclamation of the lagoon, thus filling a Jong-felt want. With a view to providing the necessary funds for tii© project the residents have promoted a queen carnival, and the district has been divided into two queen areas—Wharfdalo and Colindell. On Saturday afternoon the latter committee held a gala day at Glenfalloch, Mr P. Barling’s home, at North-east Harbor, which was kindly thrown open to the committee for the occasion. There was a large gathering of visitors and residents, who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity given by Mr Barling to inspect his lovely grounds, it was a happy thought on the part of the committee that “ Miss New Zealand” should be invited to officially open the function, an invitation which this popular young lady kindly availed herself of. At 3 o’clock Mr J. Brown, chairman of the committee, introduced Miss M'Millan to the large assembly, and thanked her for coming down. He also thanked Mr Barling for his generosity in throwing his fine property open for the afternoon.

In a few happy remarks “Miss New Zealand” thanked them for their kind invitation, and extended a welcome to all those present. She wished the committee every success in its project. After declaring the function open she was handed a nice bouquet by Miss M. Brown, the Colindeli queen. This was followed by the playing of the National Anthem by the band, and then the crowd wended its way through the grounds or watched the sports and events. The tea rooms on the ground wore very freely patronised during the afternoon, as also were the various stalls, good business being done in each case. The fortune-telling proved a source of interest to many who wished to have a peep into the future and see what was in store for them. The baby show attracted a lot of interest, and incidentally a fine showing ol promising future citizens and proud mothers. The judging was carried out by Mesdaraes Bucld and Lambeth. A baking and sweets competition was held, and attracted good entries and much excellent material, the prize winners being found by Mrs Malcolm and Mr Rowlands. The West Harbor Brass Band was present and discoursed an enjoyable musical programme during the afternoon. The chairman was a busy man throughout the function, and he was ably assisted by Messrs Henderson, Malcolm, Ledger wood, Howie, Gregory, Free, Lambeth, Hinkley, Garbett, and Brown as a committee. Without the ladies’ assistance, of course, it could not have been such a success. They assisted as follows:—Tea rooms— Mesdames J. Brown, Garbott, Hinkley, Howie, Ross, Misses Graham, Henderson, Hinkley, Kenyon, and Lodgerwood ; ice cream stall —Mrs Henderson, Misses M. Brown, Ledgerwood, and Rowlands; produce stall, Mrs Hellyor; sweets stall. Mrs Ingram and Miss B. Malcolmfancy stall, Miss Brown; dips, Misses B. and E. Brown; fortune-tolling, Mrs W. G. Rowlands.

Following are the results of the various competitions:—

Baking, etc.—Fruit Cake: Mrs Inglis 1, Mrs Owens 2; decorated sponge —Miss Bewley 1, Mrs Milward 2; plain sponge—Mrs Marett 1, Mrs Milward 2; shortbread—Mrs Milward 1, Mrs East 2; best variety—Miss Bewley 1; scones—Mrs Rattray 1, Mrs Mercer 2; pikelets—Mrs Churchill 1, Mrs Rattray 2; nut loaf—Mrs A. Scott 1, Mrs Marott 2; cocoanut ice—Miss Ingram 1. Mrs Churchill 2; assorted, toffee— Miss Ingram 1; assorted lollies—Miss Ingram 1. Baby Show.—-Twelve months and under—Mrs Kelly (boy) 1, Mrs Cord (girl) 1; eighteen months and underMrs L. Hellyer 1; six weeks—Mrs W. Robinson, special. Sports.—Young ladies’ race—Miss P. Pettit 1, Miss M. .Stewart 2; young ladies and men—Miss T. Mnir 1, .Miss M. Pettit 2; high jump—W. Gibson 1. There wore plenty of races for tho juveniles. An enjoyable social was held in tho evening, the building being filled to overflowing. Excellent music was supplied by East’s Orchestra, and Mr Lambeth acted as M.C. As a result of the gala day, which was a success in every way, a goodly sum will be added to the funds.