CAROLINE BAY CARNIVAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18763, 30 December 1930, Page 8

CAROLINE BAY CARNIVAL.

large crowds gather. A FUND OF AMUSEMENT. The Caroline Bay carnival attracted Dig crowds yesterday afternoon and evening. Large numbers of visitois to Timaru from various parts of tne South Island, and a good numbei from the North Island are entering into the spirit of the carnival, ana with the local public, are enjoying every form of entertainment arranged bv the Bay Association for the occasion, Old and young are being catered tor to the fullest degree, and that this is appreciated by patrons is demonstrated by the large measure of business done at every side-show and every form of amusement provided Iti the evening when the beautifully arranged lighting effects give tne Bay the appearance of a fairyland, the largest crowds assemble, and theie is not a dull moment. Such was the case last evening when the Bay was patronised by a holiday crowd, all on pleasure bent. For these there was not a dull moment. They spent their money freely, especially at Side-shows where there was a chance of getting a return in the form of a box oi chocolates or some other kind oi sweets. Round the "roll down and other games the public crowded waiting for a chance to try their luck. The merry-go-round and other forms of amusement drew their supporters from the crowd. The Sandfly Concert Party gave a change of programme in the Bay Hall in the evening, and the building was packed to capacity, those present eniaying the items presented. These comprised, "Happy Days” by tne Company, "That is How I Like em, Miss Tui Northey; "The Chicken in the Egg,” Mr R. You c?re the Cream in My Coffee,” Miss Northey and Mr Jim McFarlane; : sketch. "Skirts” by the company; duet, “The Garden of My Heart, Mr Richards and Miss Rita Holmes: tap dance, Mr Jim McFarlane; I Travel the Road,” Mr Reg. Richards;

I"I Hope.” Mr Jack Davies; Dry Dozen” by the Company; and a solo bv Miss Alma Abernerthy. The Company will give a change of programme this evening. The Timaru Highland Pipe Band played a programme of popular Scotch airs in the rotunda during the evening. . There were large entries for me fancy dress competition for children in the hall in the afternoon, and the attendance of adults to witness the parade and the judging was such as to occupy all the seating accommodation provided. The fancy dresses were beautiful, and demonstrated that a great •,eal of originality and artistic tastehad been brought to the aid of those responsible for their creation These were judged in sections comprising “the prettiest paper dress,” “prettiest fancy dress,” and most original. A number of special prizes were awarded in addition to those mentioned. It was by no means an easy task the judges had to perform, but Mesdames Wotherspoon, T. Mackay and F. S. .Shrimpton did their work in a manner to merit the approbation of all who witnessed the performance. The results were as follows: — Prettiest Paper Dress, Joan Grigg, “Swan” 1; Marie Williamson, “Rainbow” 2: Joan Lyne, “Blue Bird” 3. Prettiest Fancy Dress. —Dorothy Lyne. “Cupid” 1; Joy Earle, “Fairy” 2; Lois Williamson. “Gipsy” 3. Most Original Dress.—Edith Mackay “Coster” 1; Gwenda Wade, “Automobile Association” 2: Edith Dowler “Mum From the Backblocks” 3. Special prizes were awarded to Shirley Gibson “Rose”; Juliet Dean “Hawaiian Girl”.; Rita Cook, “Island Girl”; Margaret Brown “Music”; Dorothy Cronin “Early Victorian”: Daphne Blakley “Hawaiian Girl”; and Margaret. Dephoff “Rose.” There were fewer competitors in the section for boys, but there were some good costumes, the results being as follows: — Best Fancy Dress.—Mirson Templer “Easter Egg”' 1; Gordon Hathaway “Indian” 2; J. McMaster “Dutch Boy” 3.

Most Original.—Russell Dowler “Bag Wash" 1; Laurence Jolins “Timaru Herald” 2; Donald Petrie ‘‘Swagger" 3. Under six.—Dorothy Fulton, June Nicholson. Douglas Hinchey. Six to eight years.—Jean Tweedale, Eileen Beynon, Winnie Hinchey. Eight to ten years.—Arthur ShepJack Little, Robert Moffatt.

Ten to twelve years.—Colin Griffiths, Albert Bayliss, Sam Allon, Twelve to fourteen years.—Jack McKinnon, Jack Buckley, Melva Edwards.

There were record entries for the sand-modelling competitions for children from six years up to 12 years, this competition being divided into sections. Some excellent work was done in the various grades. A number of races were conducted for children yesterday and prizes distributed lavishly. The dance in the hall was well attended last evening but there was ample room for the dancers to enjoy themselves.

On New Year’s eve the Timaru Municipal Band will give a concert at 10 p.m., instead of at 9 p.m. as usual. They will be joined by the Highland Band at 11 p.m. and music will be dispensed until the New Year is ushered in.

Just before midnight a huge bonfire will be lighted, and a dance will be carried on in the Hall till 1 r>.m.