CARNIVAL AT OTAHUHU.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16128, 17 January 1916, Page 7

CARNIVAL AT OTAHUHU.

COMFORTS FOR SOLDIERS.

WATER FETE AND SPORTS

ABOUT £200 REALISED.

Ideal climatic conditions and tho prospect of spending an enjoyable day , attracted a large gathering to Brady's ' Beach, Ot-ahuhu, on Saturday, on the occasion of the water fete and sports , carnival, organised by tho Ot-ahuhu , Patriotic Committee in aid of the local , Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Tho various , vehicles which were utilised to convey t spectators and participants from tho railway station and the surrounding districts i were crowded. Flags and bunting waved j gaily in the breeze over the many stalls ' which were filled with busy workers. The < Tamaki River was in full tide, during tlie , afternoon, and considerable interest was manifested in tho many aquatic events 1 which took place. I The Prime Minister and Sir Joseph ' Ward sent messages regretting that they weie unable to be present. Among those i who visited the grounds were tho Hon. I ] F. W. Lang. M.P., Speaker of the House., of Representatives, and Captain and Mrs. Wallingfurd. , Reason for the Carnival. The idea of holding the fete originated with Mr. Albert Ross, town clerk of Otahuhu and secretary of the local Patriotic- Committee, and it was taken up with enthusiasm by patriotic, workers ' in the district. Many of those connected with the scheme also took a prominent ' part in working for the Auckland Carnival Fund. The present fete, however, gave an opportunity for assisting to many • people who did not have an opportunity of taking part in the Auckland carnival. Apart from Auckland activities, there is a ladies' committee in Otahuhu which purchases material for the purpose of making articles to send to the various base hospitals, and which also purchases comforts for soldiers at the front. It was found that, owing to the funds for the purchase of the material not being quite so large as formerly, a difficulty was experienced ill keeping up the supplies. One of the objects of the carnival was to subsidise the movement started by the ladies. It is pointed out that there is no desire or endeavour to create a fund, which might be considered antagonistic to the Auckland Provincial Fund. It is anticipated that the net proceeds I from tho carnival will bo about £200. The particulars of the various amounts are as '■ follows: —Gate money, £92 4s 9d ; refreshment booth, £27 7s lOd ; New Lynn party, £23 4s lOd : soft drink stall, £18 0s 4d ; ice cream stall, £15 7s 9Jd : produce stall, £15 4s bjd ; sales by auction, including the sale of the bulldog, Admiral Sturdee, £14 lbs 3d : entertainment committee's I donation, £14 ss: sweet, stall £12 5s 10id ; j grift, stall, £2 12s 4d : total, £234 19s &4di The figures in respect of the receipts and entry money and sale of programmes are not yet available. Music and Sports. There was a wide range of events, comprising a large number of children's! competitions, adult sports, fire brigade [ i events, aquatic sport*, stage and other I events, ladies' competitions, and enterj tainments. During the afternoon and ! evening enjoyable selections were given ' I by the Otahuhu Town Band, and the 3rd, ! I Auckland, Regiment Band, which gave j their services free of charge. The Railway I "kazoo" band, led by Mr. J. Tx/nergan, also gave its services, and caused much j merriment. I One of the most interesting items from a spectacular point of view was the parade of the 69th and 70th companies of the Auckland senior cadets, under) ■ Staff Sergeant- Lowe. The cadets i ! marched from the Luke memorial lamps to the grounds, where the salute was j J taken by the Mayor, Mr. J. Atkinson, and i Lcitenant Mabee. officer commanding the I 70th Company. The two companies afterj wards gave a display of physical exercises, which they performed very creditably, considering that they have had only very little training. Bayonet and rifle exercises were also included in the programme. The 69th Company won the tug a'-war, m ! whi h they engaged the members of the, 70 h Company. Medals were given by Lieutenant Macdonald and Staff-Sergeant-Major Lowe to the two smartest cadets on P'rade. These were awarded to Sergeant li. L. John-op, 70th Company, and Cadet A. Burnnand. of the 69th Company. Tho cadets also gave a splendid display of attack and defence, with trenches and land mines. Varices pretty dances, including the Irish jig, given by a number of children, also formed part of the enterj tainment provided, whilst a display of axe-swincing was given by Mr. Amos. | the champion axe swinger of New Zealand. The Competitions. Generally speaking, the number of entries for the various events was very good, despite the fact that so many men Tiavo gone to the front. Thero" were eight entries for the yacht race and nine for the launch race. I n the gig race, teams ; compri-ing members of the Auckland and ; Otahuhu clubs participated. An exhibition of aquaplaning by Mr. F. Fearnlev. I was one of the most popular features of I the afternoon. In the fire brigade events j seven teams competed for two very handsome silver cups, presented by "Messrs. Kempthorne, Prober. Ltd., "and the Union Soap and Candle Company, Ltd. tively. The prize list was as follows: AQUATIC SPOUTS. Swimming Race (boys under 14) L Bnggs 1 ; W. Herbert, 2. Yacht Race, about five knots, open : Aoma, J. Fearnlev, scratch, 55m, 1 ; Kismet, W. McAnulty, Bm, 56m, 2: Shamrock, T. Kilgour,, 13m, 59m, 3. Launch Race, about seven knots, open: Bonnie Doon, W. E. West, 15m, 63m, 1; Peerless, Peterson, scratch. 67m, 2. Swimming Race, ladies: Miss Dorothy Whiteley, 1; Miss Sanderson. 2. Outrigger Fours: Willoughbv, Otahuhu, Robinson. Auckland, Arlington, Otahuhu, and Hugill. Auckland, 1 ; Wilson, Otahuhu, Hamilton, Auckland, Maisey, Auckland, and Cook, Auckland, 2.' Race won by 2ft. Swimming Race, men : P. O'Hanlan, 1 ; L. J. Williamson, 2. ATHLETIC EVENTS. IOOVds Handicap for youths 16 vears and under: A. Murray, 1; A. Walker, 2. 50Yds Handicap, for single, ladies : Miss M. Frost, 1; Miss M. Carter, 2. IOOYds Maiden Handicap, local entries only: B. Farley, syds, 1; T. Bennett, jun., scratch, 2.50 Yds Handicap for married ladies: Mrs. C. McCrorv, 1; Mrs. Embling, 2. 120Vds Open Handicap: W. .7. Mc.Manus, scratch. 1 : J. Boden, 12yds, 2; J. Taylor, 13yds, 3. 120 Yds Handicap, open only to those working in shops and factories in the i district: A. Eustace, scratch. 1 ; B. Rough, 11yds, 2. Stockmen's Bending Competition : C. Wallace, 1 : J. Evans 2. Stockmen's Bottle Competition: L. Short, 1; C. Wallace, 2.

IRE BRIGADE CONTESTS. Five Men Dry Event: Onehunga, 1 ; Ellerslic, 2. Three Men Dry Event: Onehunga, 1; EUerslie, 2. ladies' competitions. Confectionery : Plate of best home made scones, Mrs. Stewart; fruit cake, Mrs. Taylor: seed cake, Mrs. Stewart; Madeira cake, Mrs. Schmidt; sponge cake, Miss Hall; shortbread, Mrs. Mellsopp; sponge sandwich, any filling, Mrs. Lippiatt; plate of queen cakes. Mrs. Barben. Produce: One pound butter, in plain pats, Mrs. Stewart ; dozen best and heaviest fresh duck eggs. Mrs. W. West; halfdozen best and heaviest fresh hen eggs, Mr. Ross. Children's Events: Home-made scones. Miss Rita Morgan ; jam sandwich, Miss May Lippiatt; butter, Miss Rita McMullen. ENTERTAINMENTS AND SIDE-SHOWS. Best Decorated Children's Pony : Master R. Denniston. Best Decorated Children's [ Bicyde: Miss Dorcen"Brady.