BAY CARNIVAL

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19682, 27 December 1933, Page 6

BAY CARNIVAL

AUSPICIOUS OPENING CROWD IN HOLIDAY MOOD The advice extended to hundreds of people by those who officially took part in the opening of the Caroline Bay Association's Christmas Carnival yesterday afternoon was “to forget old man depression, and have a happy time,” and judging by the care-free spirit which was abroad during the afternoon and evening, the advice offered was taken to heart. Apart from a nor-west wind, the weather conditions could not have been improved on, and it was only to be expected that the Bay would be thronged ■with people in search of enjoyment. Over a long period of years the Caroline Bay Association has done much to popularise Timaru as a holiday resort. Their chief objective has always been to provide enjoyment for the citizens of Timaru and visitors, and it cannot be denied that in this direction their efforts have been singularly successful. Successive executives have pursued a progressive policy, and with the assistance of a large number of citizens who annually give up their holidays to help in the conduct of the carnival, the Association has succeeded in raising large sums of money, which have been devoted to the improvement of the Bay, which to-day is perhaps the town’s best asset. The arrangements for this year’s function were carried out with characteristic thoroughness, and with the opening speeches over, the public were able to wander round the Bay at leisure and on every hand find plenty to interest them. As in former years there were numerous stalls and amusement devices, while full provision was made for the entertainment of the young people in the holding of races and sand-modelling competitions. Good business was recorded at the stalls in the afternoon, and again last night the carnival enjoyed well merited patronage. Two sessions were held by the “Sand Flies’’ concert party from Dunedin, their efforts being greatly appreciated by large audiences. The presence of the Municipal Band also helped considerably towards the success of the day’s programme, and the dance which was held in the Bay Hall last night proved a very popular event. President’s Remarks. The official opening took place from the Rotunda early in the afternoon. The president of the Bay Association (Mr H. Lomas) presided, and he was supported by the ftiayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite) and the Rev. Clyde Carr, M.P.

Mr Lomas, on behalf of the Association. extended a welcome to the large crowd present, and explained that the Association’s objectives were firstly to provide amusement and entertainment for visitors and citizens, and secondly to raise money to enhance the beauty of the Bay. He said that over a period of 22 years, the amount expended on the Bay and its environs had been £II,OOO, and in the last two years, £7OO had been spent for relief purposes. In assisting local institutions and the bands, £BOO had been spent. This year the proceeds of the carnival were to be devoted to the enlargement of the Bay Hall and supper room. Mr Lomas mentioned also that assistance had been given various organisations who had promoted carnivals, and he extended thanks to the Mayor and Council for having permitted the carnival to be held. He exhorted all to forget old man depression and set themselves out to have an enjoyable time. Outlook Brighter. The Mayor said it gave him great pleasure officially to open the carnival, because the outlook generally was much brighter than 12 months ago, and he hoped this improvement would be reflected in the Association's returns. The Association was out to make the carnival a success, and he extended congratulations to It on behalf of the citizens on the work it had achieved during its long existence. The money derived from the carnival was for a good cause, and he hoped the public would show their appreciation of the Association's efforts by spending liberally Timaru, he said, did not possess a large hall, and a successful carnival would ensure much-needed improvements being effected to the Bay Hall. The Mayor welcomed the visitors, and trusted that they would have an enjoyable holiday. He wished all a happy stay in Timaru. and a bright and prosperous New Year. “ A Show Place.” Mr Carr said that Caroline Bay was one of the show places of New Zealand, but he hoped that the visitors would not spend all their time there, but would make the most of their opportunities to see the town itself. He hoped all would have a time of jollity during the carnival days, and that the coming year would be a prosperous one for all. He hoped all present would catch the carnival spirit, and by making themselves happy, help to make others happy too. They should the occasion a red letter one tor the Association which had done so much for their enjoyment. Forget old man depression. The carnival spirit, let it prevail.'' concluded Mr Carr. At the call of the Mayor, cheers were given for the president and members of the Associaton.