‘SUNKIST EASTBOURNE’

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11433, 1 February 1923, Page 3

‘SUNKIST EASTBOURNE’

CARNIVAL PROCEEDING MANY ATTRACTIONS AT POPULAR SEASIDE! RESORT. FIGHT FORI CARNIVAL QUEEN. Tho clerk of the weather has not up to now been any too kind in regard to tho amount of sunshine he has placed at the disposal of the Eastbourne carnival. but there is yet time for considerable improvement. A line week-end vill Jo much to compensate for the unsett.ed conditions that have existed all the week, and if only a real spell of Sunkist Eastbourne can be effected it will make a big difference, to the financial result Yesterday's weather was all that could be desired. Even so fairly large numbers have braved the elements, and ns there is a good deal of shelter in the tents and pavilion the risk of Retting a wetting has not been so great. The novel cabaret (lances, which have been taking place in the evenings, have been very popular, and the method of admission to each dance by coupon, each dance costing 3d, .appears to he meeting with a good measuro of success. As the grounds are veil lighted up in the evening, it has been possible to visit the side shows just as well as in tho day time. THE ATTRACTIONS.

One of the big attractions has been Iho seaplane, which has been doing its share of business, and several Wellington business gentlemen have expressed their intention of making the trip at the end of tho week. It certainly offers an unexcelled opportunity of seeing the undulating country around as it can bo seen in no other way, and it is just as safe as riding in the motor charabanc round the hays, and far more exhilaratAlvanti’s vaudeville performance includes l’iny Ridge and his troupe of performing dogs featuring the only dog jazz band in the world. There are also comedy artists direct, from the Aldwych Theatre, London, gymnasts, juggling, and ventriloquial interludes, and. last tut not least, tho wonderful Alvanti himself, the (Wedevii on the trapeze, featuring the sensational death slide. It is certainly a great programme. A very wining band of ladies has been .running the refreshment tent, and afternoon tea has been a pleasant function each dav. Tile ladies actively concerned in this‘work were Mesdames Jowett, Kartridge, Woolley. Turner, Battersby, Griffiths. Huff, Mcßain, Carr, Misses Young, Wighton, Nixon, and Woolley, assistance also being l rendered by Messrs Thomson and Jones. The refreshments were provided under the auspices of the general carnival committee. Refreshments are being served from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m., and light suppers from 8 to 10 p.m.

THA TBNT BLOWN DOWN. An exciting incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, when the tea tent was practically wrecked by a howling northerly, which suddenly sprang up. The tables had been prettily set out tor afternoon tea when the force of the gale pulled the irons holding tho guy ropes clean out of the ground, with the result that the tent collapsed. One end of the tent is partitioned off by high screens behind which the refreshments are served, and these screens saved the ladies from being entirely enveloped in the folds of tho tent. The pianist was not quite so fortunate, for he was in the other end, and was lost to sight for a few moments. Fortunately some of the French sailors were on the ground at the time, and Mr Greening, who is able to speak French, was able to get their assistance in putting matters right. The sailors were in their element, and had the tent securely fixed half an hour later. No one was the worse for tho experience. The tables, which had been tastefully decorated with flowers, were overthrown, but breakages were few, and the ladies soon restored order out of Cl Tho youth of the borough lent useful help in the matter of selling the coupons, which had to be used for all purchases anil amusements. THE PLUNKET "Ps.” The Plunket Queen committee were very active in their efforts to raise funds, and ran three special competitions known as the Plunket "Ps." These were lat, the Plunket pony, a beautiful purebred Shetland. Podgy, the Plunket pig, a prime Yorkshire porker; and Polly, the Plunket Peach an Aunt Sally; besides which a splendid model yacht was also offered as a prize. , A small bottle filled with beads, the number of which had to be guessed to win the ponv, a bottle of beans which had to be correctly numbered to win the pig, found plenty willing to risk a couple of shillings, and such prizes were veil worth it. , THE SPORTS.

Wednesday’s programme of sports was arranged by the Eastbourne Rugby Football Club, who had .intended running a carnival for the purpose of providing a gymnasium until the council decided to include one in the provision they wero making. The gentlemen responsible for the direction of the sports were Messrs S. Winny, A. Walling, and W. J. Heenan, and the results were as fol--1O 10() Yards, (girls 10-12)—T. Hudson 1, P. Fisher 2. „ _ 100 Yards (boys 10-12)—F- Henderson 1, G. Orme 2. , „ „ , 100 Yards (girls 12-14)—T. Hudson 1, M. Walling 2. _ 100 Yards (boys 12-14)—R. Laws 1, R. Hunt 2. 50 Yards (girls 8-10)—Mona Fisher 1, Violet Ferguson 2. _ _ _ .50 Yards (boys 8-10)—P. Turner 1. H. Durant 2. Wrestling (boys under 12) —F. I latt bent A. Henderson, H. Evans beat P. Campbell; final, Platt beat Evans. Wrestling (boys 12-14)—J. Ferguson beat L. Johns, F. Palmer beat E. McLean; final, Palmer beat Ferguson. Wjostling (boys over 14) —A. J. Elvjn beat I. Oakley. 100 Yards Handicap (boys under 14)— If. Palnier 1, 11. Evans 2. 100 Yards Open Handicap (men)—McCarthy (syds) 1, Williy (6yds) 2. _ _ Married Ladies’ Race—Mrs Higgmbottorn 1, Mrs Winny and Mrs Henderson, dead heat, 2. . ■Goal Kicking, place (13 entries)—l. Oaklcv 1. D. Hutchins 2. Goal Fiickirtg, (drop- (II entries) —R. Chilly 1, N. Foley 2. Place-kicking (girls)—H. Flaws 1. Drop-kicking (girls)—M. Gorman 1. 100 Yards (girls under 14) —K. llowo 1, N. Reynolds 2. Tug-of-war—Winning team, Li Johns, B. Logan. F. Jones, J. Ferguson. W. Dring, W. Meo, G. Orme, H. Evans and L. Meo. Cabaret dancing to'ok place in the evening in the pavilion, and was very much enjoyed. , The position of tho Carnival Queens yesterday was football Club (Mise G. Russell) 1 Plunket (Mrs V. Jowett) 2 Council (Miss V. Shortt) ......... ■ 3 Combined Sports (Miss M. Hull-Brown) 4