PLUNKET SOCIETY FETE
A novel afternoon's entertainment is promised at the Ellerslie racecourse on Saturday, November 18, when a floral fete and gymkhana will bo held in aid of the funds of the Plunket Society. The varied programme which has beeai arranged includes Hunt Club jumping, a cart-horse derby, an aviation display, boxing, wrestling, a gymnastic display and dancing on the lawn. In addition, the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club has arranged a full programme of athletic and cycling events. A parade of decorated vehicles will be a feature of the afternoon. Numerous classes catering for vehicles of every description will ensure that the procession will not lack variety. Competitions have been arranged for decorated > cars,, decorated ponies, humorous decorations, decorated children's conveyances and exhibits by Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Brownies. In addition, there will be classes for decorated posters and parasols. A full programme of popular musical numbers will be rendered by the Auckland Waterside Workers' Band.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21640, 4 November 1933, Page 13
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160PLUNKET SOCIETY FETE New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21640, 4 November 1933, Page 13
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