RED TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4847, 19 April 1918, Page 6

RED TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN.

YESTERDAY’S EVENTS.

MONEY-RAKERS HARD AT WORK.

THERMOMETER RISING STEADILY. Yesterday’s thermometer stood as below. - ——— j3 urs t Boiling Singing £7 > 000 - Hot £6,000.’.'.'!!! £5,ooo!!!!'.! £4,ooo!!.'!!! -x £3,00o!!!!!! Warm £2,000.!!.. £l,ooo!'.'.'.'.'. ——— —. _ _ Zero fhe following donations were acknowledged:— . , £ s. d. Already acknowledged ... 4668 5 0 John Clark 100 0 0 W. Bruce 50 O .0 I>. Kirkpatrick p 5 0 0 Jff. A. MaoPhail 25 0 O ff. Robinson 25 0 0

£4593 5 10 It is understood', that the thermometer wil] take a decided jump to-day, and m«y reach or even excoed the £6OOO mark. A field day in the lied Triangle Campaign was experienced yesterday, and resulted in a substantial sum being realised. On the invitation of the Mayor business people observed a whole holiday and this was responsible izi a great degree for the success of the day. The campaign is being supported whole-heartedly and enthusiastically by the residents of booh town and country, for all are desirous of- doing their best to make the conditions for the hoys at the front a little more com portable ■ and it is recognised that the End Triangle is doing a splendid work in ministering to the needs of the boj T s in camps trenches and hospitals and in ’ 'London. The campaign on the Coast is proceeding very well indeed, much enthusiasm being shown by the settlers and splendid results being achieved. The Coast people are always generous givers to worthy war efforts. The appeal is being organised at Tologa Bay. Waipiro Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Ttiporoa. and Port Awanui. It is reported that the appeal for stock to be sold at the stock sales in behalf of the fund is having a splendid response. The chief, event of yesterday _ was the effort of the Sports Committee, which put on a big sports and neveltv programme at the Victoria Domain. It was eminently successful, close on £3OO being received. Much interest was also displayed in the Bed Triangle bowling tournament, which net- * ted over £75.

BOOMING “BESSIE.” Bessie.'' the tank, was aoroad among the streets of Gisborne and created a great deal of interest. She has been constructed for the purnose of assisting in the Bed Triangle pash for funds, and in this campaign in likely to do as good a work as her more substantial sisters. Bessie was manned by a crew of returned soldiers under Sergeant-Major Aldridge and had a., good bag to her credit at the end of the day. “Bessie 5 ’ was garaged at Mr J. H. Ormond’s carriage factory and, flaunting the mystic sign “2 L with Germany,” trundled up Pori Street. Crossing Gladstone Eoad she kept straight on and looked as if she would make her first meal of the Y.M.C.A! hut. A few half-frightened screams from the ladies in the hut, but- “Bessie’ stopped very suddenly in the very doorway. “Bessie” is an exact replica of the famous tanks, with turrets and guns. She was designed and manufactured by the staff of Mr J. H. Ormond’s factory and was camouflaged in a clever style by Mr Johns.

Y.M.C.A. HUT. A successful day was experienced at tli 2 Y.M.C.A. hut yesterdayRight from the very opening business began to come in, residents relishing the opportunity of partaking of refreshments under the sign of the Red- Triangle. The formal opening will take place this morning by the Mayor.’ Mr W- G. Sherratt. The main portion of the hut has been laid oat for tea rooms, but at one end tl-iere is a long counter, the interior arrangements being on the lines of Y.M.C.A. huts in France. r Jhe .Ladies’ Committee acknowledges tlie valuable assistance given by Miss Ferguson, Messrs C. L. Ferguson, W. Find lav and J. Townley in granting the use of tables, chairs, crockery, etc. It desires to acknowledge the receipt of a gift of £lO from Mr and Mrs Hamilton Morice. JUMBLE CARAVAN.

With pots and pans and other household utensils forming.a feature of the exterior decorations, the Jumble Caravan was a conspicuous object in town and at the sports yesterday. At this caravan there may be’purchased all manner and descriptions of things, from the proverbial needle to an anchor. This is a most novel idea and its inception was due to Mrs J. C. Aitken, assisted bv Mrs Goffe. Their assistants are Mrs Clare, Misses Foster, Bush-n'-.’L Winter, Goffe, Armstrong, Kingston and Shaw. Pot plants will bi on sale on Saturday. Funds obt.uuecl in this manner will be paid in through the Women’s National Reserve.

ME VARNEY AT TE ICAR AKA. Last night. Mr Varney repeated hi-i illustrated address on .Y.M.C.A. v'ork to a good gathering- at le V araka and district residents. It is understood that' gratifying response lias been made by the Te Karaka residents. like Other districts in the Bay, to the appeal. SOCIAL AT MANUTUKE. There was a good attendance at the welcome-homo social given by the residents of Manutuke. last eveniug to the soldiers of the district who have returned from the war.

to-day’s attraction. THE WINTER FAIR. The big event of to-day will be the opening of tlie Winter Fair, the .big effort of the women of the district. •The ladies have provided a host of attractions, many new and novel ones being included. All day yesterday the ladies were busy at the Garrison Hall preparing for their bic event. The onening ceremony will take place at 2.30 and will be performed the. Mayoress, Mrs W. G. Sherratt, and Mr A. Varney. One of the bright attractions of a bright show will bo the half-hour concerts given by children, who at-3 and at 4.15 this, and to-morrow afternoons, give ( bright little programmes of action songs. These are sure t 0 be much appreciated- Then there will be the “Melody Maids,” who will give three performances throughout the evening. This troupe

of young ladies has been organised b v Miss G. Pyke and judging by the success of the rehearsals, the Melody Maids” should score well. There will be two pretty dances by Miss F. Whitelev, an Oriental one and a gavotte by four little children ; a vocal item by Miss Whitecombe, recently of Christchurch. Mrs Bowie and Miss Buswell are introducing a pretty ragtime song and dance, while other performers who are giving delightful items are Misses D. Eapley, M. Hookey, M. Eaplev, P. Winter, S. Evans, Iv. Walker. Great assistance is being given by Miss Marjorie Faulkner _ with her violin, and .-Miss Lylie King at the piano. Another interesting feature of the Fair will be tlie competitions, which are many and varied. A ride on the miniature railway will appeal to many visitors put for enjoyment, while those desirous of lifting the veil of the future a little and seeing what lies before them will profit exceedingly by a visit to “Madame Alvena.” The Gee Whiz wheel, which proved such a source of interest at the sports yesterday, will also be in operation. ■ as also will a magic wheel for the children. No Fair would be complete without, stalls; there will he plenty at tlie Winter Fair, too. and all will he loaded with articles that will he of use, while produce and cake stalls will he well provided with the best of their kind. A fine collection of dainty articles has been presented to the Executive by the staff of Pettie’s Ltd.; the articles were made by the girls and subsidised by the male portion of tlie establishment. The goods will form a prominent feature of Mrs Blair’s stall at the Fair. The Fanwill be open to-day from 2.30 p.m. till 10 p-m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. There will be no charge for admittance. SOCIAL AND DANCE, . *

This evening a, plain and fancy dress socia] and dance will be held in the Makaraka-Mata where Hall, the proceeds -to go in aid of the Sports’ Committee’s efforts for tlie Red Triangle. Mr Copley is sup, plying the music, while there will be a good floor, and an excellent supper. There will be cards for non-dancers. There will be sheep weight-guessing competitions, sheep having been donated by Mr Kain, of Ngatapa. __ A ’bus will leave the Post Office at 7.30 for tlie hall. A good time is assured all who attend the function. RED TRIANGLE DAY. To-morrow (Saturday) will see the conclusion of this strenuous campaign, by which time it is hoped that the target of £IO,OOO will be reached. There will be many novel and interesting attractions going. There is a good deal of interest attached to the flag which will be auctioned' by Miff. W. Bright at Miller’s' corner at 11.30 on Saturday, morning. It was flown in London during the corona, tion of King George. It will be seen to-day flying over the Returned Soldiers dug-out in Peel Street. “Bessie,” the tank and the Jumble Caravan will be prominent features in Saturday’s big rally, while those tdio come to town are asked to look out for the snake, which will be caged at 9 p.m. The thermometer will be moving some for every hour of the day it will be altered to show the progress of the fund. All efforts will be concentrated upon bursting the thermometer, and, creating a record collection for Poverty Bar.

BOWLING TOURNEY.

EFFORT FOR RED TRIANGLE

GRAY’S TEAM WINS TROPHIES

Despite the overcast appearance of the weather, bowlers mustered strongly on the green of the Kahutia Club yesterday for the purposes of holding a tournament in aid of the Red Triangle funds. There were 96 players engaged, making the largest tourney yet held locally. The greens were in first-class order, and reflected the utmost credit on the caretaker (Mr. A. Sawyer). Tlie committee put in a lot of good work to ensure the successful running of the tourney, though of course the brunt of the work fell on the shoulders of the secretary (Mr. M. W. Craig). Play was commenced at 9 a.m., and the games in all sections were limited to seven heads, dead heads to count as heads and a tie to be decided on the spin of a coin. The trophies were four very neat silver triangles donated by Mr. J. Colley, being nicely designed and bearing the words “Bowlers’ Great War Effort.’ In connection there was. also held a drawing competition, which was won by Mr J. J. Martin. This gentleman thu- won a pair of bowls presented bv Air. R. Thelwall for this game. Mr. Martin decided to put these bowls up for auction in aid of the funds. Mr. Gray acted as auctioneer, and the auction went with a good swing, the sum of £25 10s being realised. It is anticipated that a sum of £IOO will be realised from the bowlers’ efforts, as the bowlers intend to keep things moving in their circle till the end of the week. ■ Already over £75 has been raised. There were a large number of spectators on the green watching the play, the fair sex being very strongly represented. Afternoon tea was provided, the ladies who supervised the arrangements being Mesdames Craig, Humphreys, iPaltridge and Haisman. The tournament resulted in a win for F. Gray’s rink, the final being played with the aid of lamps and matches. The winners were: Green, J W Witty, H. Lucas and F. Gray (skip). The win was a popular one, and that old veteran, J. W. Vitty, was carried shoulder high off tlie green. The results of the games are as under : A SECTION. —First Round.— R. Robertson 11 v. Colley 3. Hueston 11 v. Barry 2. Jenkins 7 v. Horne 3. Somervell 8 v. W. Smith 3. —Second Round.— Robertson *7 v. Somervell 6. Colley 6 v. Smith 5. Barry 9 v. Jenkins 3. Horne 11 v. Hueston 5. —Third Round.— Robertson 13 v. Smith 7. Colley 10 v. Somervell 1. Horne 9 v. Barry 3. . Hueston 10 v. Jenkins o. —Fourth Round.-v-Robertson 9 v. Jenkins 8. Horne 5 v. Colley 2. Smith 9 v. Barry 8. Hueston 5 v. Somervell 4. —Fifth Round.— Smith 5 v. Jenkins 4. Robertson 9 v. Horne 2. Hueston 8 v. Collev 2. Barry, 8 v. Somervell 4—Sixth Round.- — Barry 5 v. Robertson 2. Jenkins 6 v. Colley 5. Hueston 8 v. Smith 7. Horne 10 v. Somervell 5. —Seventh Round.— Robertson 7 v. Hueston 6. Barry 6 v." Colley 5. Horne 13 v. Smith 5. Jenkins 9 v. Somervell 4. B SECTION. —First Round.— J. J. Martin 9 v. Kyme 7. Hird 14 v. Thacker 3. Allan 10 v. R. Seymour 6. Taylor 5 v. Thelwall 4. —Second Round.— Taylor 12 v. Kyme .3. Martin 7 v. Thelwall 6. Thacker 7 v; Allan 6. Hird 16 v. R. Seymour 3. —Third Round. — Martin- 6 v. Tavlor 5. Thelwall 8 v. Kyme 6. Hird 11 v. Allan 2. R. Seymour 8 v. Thacker 6. —Fourth Round.— Taylor 10 v. Thacker 3. Thelwall 9 v. Hird 5. Allan 5 v. Martin 3. R. Seymour 7 v.. Kyme 6. -—Fifth Round.— Hird 8 v. Taylor. 3. R. Seymour 11 v. Thelwall 4.

Kyme 10 v. Allan 5. Thacker 11 v. Martin 3. —Sixth Round.— Allan 8 v. Taylor 5. Thacker 6 v. Thelwall 4. Martin 7 v. R. Seymour 6. Hird 9 v. Kyme 3. —Seventh Round.— ' Taylor S v. R. Seymour 0. Allan 13 v. Thelwall 3. Martin 7 v. Hird 6. " Thacker 6 v. Kj'me 2. , C SECTION. —First Round. — Paltridge 10 v. Beatson 9. Crawford 11 v. Ponsford 3. Howard 7 v. A. Seymour 5. Gray 10 v. Greig 9. —Second Round.— Greig 11 v. Beatson 6. Gray 5 v. Paltridge 2. ' Ponsford 7 v. A. Seymour 2. ' Howard 7 v. Crawford 6. —Third Round.— Gray 8 v. Beatson 4. Paltridge 8 v.. Greig 4. Ponsford 10 v. Howard 5. Crawford 9 v. A. Seymour 6. —Fourth Round. — A. Seymour TO v. Beatson 5. Paltridge 7 v. Howard 4. Ponsford 15 v. Gray 10. Crawford 8 v. Greig 5. —Fifth Round.— Beatson 8 v. Howard 4.. Paltridge 8 v. Crawford 5. Greig 11 v. Ponsford 1. A. Seymour 9 v. Grav 4. —Sixth Round.— Beatson 11 v. Ponsford. 3. , A. Seymour 6 v. Paltridge 3. Crawford 11 v. Gray 4. Greig 5 v. Howard 3. —Seventh Round.— Beatson 6 v. Crawford 5. Ponsford 9 v. Paltridge 0. Gray 6 v. Howard 3. A. Seymour 7 v. Greig 5. POSITION OF TEAMS. The position of the various teams at the conclusion of section play was as under:— —A Section.— Wins. Loss Robertson , ... ... 6 1 Hueston ... ... 5 2 Horne 5 2 Barry ... ... ... 4 3 Jenkins ... ... 3 4 Colley 2 5 Smith ... 2 5 Somervell ... ... 1 6 —B Section.— Hird ... 5 2 Martin ... ... ... 5 2 Taylor ... ... 4 3 Allan ... ... ... 4 3 Thacker 4 3 R. Seymour 3 4 Thelwall ... ... 2 5 Kyme ... ... ... 1 6 ——O Section.— Paltridge ... ... 4 3 Ponsford ... ... 4. 3 Crawford ... ... 4 3 A. Seymour ... ... 4 3‘ Gray ... ... ... 4 3 Beatson ... ... 3 4 Greig ... ... ... 3 - 4 Howard ... ... 2 -5 Robertson was declared the winner of Section A; Hird and Martin tie for Section B; and Paltridge, Ponsford, Crawford, . A. Seymour, and Gray tie for Section C.

TIES —Section B. Hird 2 v. Martin 0. —Section C.— A. Seymour 4 v. Crawford 2. Paltridge 4 v. Ponsford ,1. Gray—bye. Gray 3 v. Seymour 2. Paltridge—bye. SEMI-FINALS. Robertson 3 v. Paltridge 2. Gray 2 v. Hird 1. FINAL. R. Green, J. W. Witty, H. Lucas, F. Gray (skip) 3 v. Robb, M. G. Nasmith, senr., A. Cruikshank, R. Robertson (skip) 1.

GYMKHANA SPORTS.

SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The gymkhana sports held in the Victoria Domain in aid of the Red Triangle fund yesterday were a marked success. A little rain fell when the afternoon was well advanced, but did not interfere with tlie comfort and enjoyment of the crowd. There was an attendance of about 5000, and sports, competitions, physical drill and games proceeded throughout the whole afternoon. The sports were well organised, and the management and control were excellent. Apart from the competitions there was much to interest and amuse. Refreshments were served in a large marquee and at tables in the open air, and so numerous were the customers that the attendants had difficulty in satisfying with expedition the requirements of the crowd.

From an improvised travelling van hardware and many household requirements were sold by three or four young ladies,while an ice cream stall had continuous attention from the small- boys and girls. When the tank arrived on the grounds everything else was for a time forgotten, and an 'amused crowd followed as it moved slowly along. To give as much realism as possible to the idea,, bombs were thrown and sounds representing the firing of machine guns wore produced. Tlie soldiers in the tank succeeded in collecting a fair amount of money. Another feature was a rude hut constructed from rough slabs, which was drawn round the jlark on Mr. F. Lowndes’ lorry. The hut was a representation of the temporary quarters of the Y.M.C.A. near tlhe firing line, and from which chocolate, etc., is handed to fatigued soldiers. From the hut in the grounds soft drinks were sold. A nail-driving competition ana a “gee whiz” wheel received their full share of attention and good business was done with a sheep-guessing competition. A baby show attracted many entries, and Dr. Bowie, who did the judging, considered them a fine lot of children. With the- exception of. two or three, all had been brought up on the natural food. For the sports, the grounds were divided into four rings, aud several competitions or exhibitions were able to proceed simultaneously. Exhibitions of physical drill were given by the girls of the Te Hapara, Gisborne, and Miss Rees’ schools and the High School boys.. Apart from the events set down in the programme, a hockey match between teams picked on. the ground was played, and some of the younger school girls delighted the spectators with the ball game. The City Band was in attendance, and played a number of selections. . A quantity of goods were auctioned bv Mr. Samson, and several cake-, guessimr. competitions were held. ” Following is a more'or less complete record of the takings: Tea stall (Miss Knapp) £3l 5s 8d; ice cream and drinks (Mrs. Foote): £2O 11s 2d; gee whiz wheel (Mrs. Gray, Messrs E. Adair. A. Puflett, A S. Evans). r £lB ,1s 7d; baby show (Mr. Harvev) £1 4s; bomb throw ing (R.S.A.), £1 5s 6d-; -nail driving (Fire Brigade), £1 14s /d; weightguessing (Fire Brigade, with the aid of Mr. and Mrs Webb), £3l 13s; ontrance to grounds. High School £5 18s, Kaiti school 16s 6d, Gisborne - school £5 0s . 6d. ..Mangapapa school £6 2s 6d, Te Hapara school £2 17s 6d, Mr. Ball £39 18s. Mr. Brown £27 15s, Mr. E. Adair £l2 2s Gd: total £206 6s. In addition, to this the ladies/of the National Reserve with their boxes collected on tlie grounds the splendid sum of £57 4s 10Id. ... ■ Following are- results of sports: — RUGBY (lOmin. - games). . —First Round.— , . : Gisborne B .13 beat Mangapapa A .nil.. / 1.’7 ' ' ' ‘

; Mangapapa B 3 tied with Te Hapara A 3. ' . , , High School 12 beat' Gisborne A nil. , • _T - Convent 6 beatTfe Hapara B nil. In the r©-played match Mangapapa v. To Hapara A, the latter won. —Semi-Finals. — High Scliol 8 beat Convent nil. Gisborne B 3 beat To Hapara nil. —Final.— High School 5 boat Gisborne B nil. HOCKEY. —First Round.— Te Hapara A 1 beat Gisborne A nil. •. Te Hapara B boat Mangapapa B nil. Mangapapa A 2 beat Gisborne B 1. Convent —a bye. —Semi-Finals.— Te Hapara A 2 beat Te Hapara B nil. Convent 1 beat Mangapapa nil. —Final.— Te Hapara 1 beat Convent nil. BASKET BALL. High School A beat Miss Rees’ School A by 9 to nil. BALL. GAME. Jmiior girls—Gisborne A 1. Junior boys—Gisborne B 1. Senior girls—Mangapapa A 1, Gisborne A 2. Senior girls (second heat) —Mangapapa B 1, High School B 2. Senior boys—Gisborne A 1, Gisborne B 2.

, —Final.— High School 1. BABY COMPETITION. Under 9 months (10 entries). — Mrs. R. A. .Morrison, of Haldane Street, 1. Over 9 months (14 entries). —Mrs. Leckie, Ormond Road, 1. A bomb-throwing competition in connection with the returned soldiers’ effort resulted as follows: Miss Seymour (21yds) 1, Miss S. Scott (18yds) 2, Miss E. Scott (17 vds) 3, Miss D. Crawford (13yds) 4. The average distance to which a Mills bomb is thrown by the soldiers at the front is a military secret, but it may he stated that the lady competitors did not come within a long distance of it.