The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-07-08
Aquatic SPORTS and Carnival.

TO the aQuaLlc spOFIss carnlVdl anu uIS
works on the upper creek, under the man
agement of the Early Risers' and Ankoka
Canoe Clubs.
Long before two o'clock, the hour 1xeC
for the sports to begin, the grounds of thu
Early Risers' Club, where the events tool
place, were crowded with spectators, and
the seating accommodations were soor
exhausted, so that hundreds of people
were compelled to stand all afternoon anC
evening. The affair has grown to sucf
proportions that other arrangements will
doubtless be made In the future to accom-
modate the increasing number of specta
tors who attend these events.
Both sides of the creek were lined will
every canoe and boat available, all filled
with spectators. and the banks of thu
creek outside of the club grounds wer'
utilized as vantage points. 1t was gooc
natured, orderly and appreciative crowd
and the contestants we're cheered and ap
plauded constantly.
During the afternoon and evening music
was furnished by Philadelphia orchestrai
which added greatly to the pleasures Of
the day.
The afternoon program consisted oil
eleven events, nearly all of which were
closely contested. The sinking and canoe
fitting contests were the most interesting,
taking place in full view Of the crowd and
being of humorous character, because
over half the contestants received bath
by being thrown overheard by the sinking
of their canoes.
The carnival in the evening was very
creditable and beautiful affair Much In
genuity and good taste were displayed In
the varied styles of decorations of the
canoes, and it is doubtful if any better
show was ever seen at any similar event
anywhere. Well merited applause greeted
each of the contestants as they passed the
grounds, and it was difficult matter in
deed to select five prize winners on account
of the meritorious showing made by so
many of the canoes.
Following is a list of the winners of
racing events with the prizes awarded:
No. Lone man, single blade. LIST. J. Carr
Gilla m, thermos lunch kit; I'd, Harry f. Jones,
pocket knife; Sd, Claude b. Bullock; 4th, Nor
man w. Harker. Time LOB
No. 2-Ladies' tandem, single blade. LIST.
Katherine Gillian and Annette POlhemus,
coat sweater and bedroom slippers; I'd, Madge
E. Huff and Dora g. Melcher, lbs. choco-
lates; Sd, Marion Cook and Charlotte Ohphant,
sweet grass basket and china chop dish.
Time LIS.
No. S-Sinking contest. LIST. Harry F. Jones
l. e.<.ll r1fA 4AE
ard F. Holeman and b. Harold Wills, pairs
tennis shoes.
No. 4-One man, double blade. lst Norman
w. tHarker, canoe seat; 3D. Lorenz Moore,
couch cover; Sd, W. B. Noblitt. Time Sc sec.
No. 5-Broom race, one man, single broom,
standing. LIST. Floyd S. Stockton, umbrella;
I'd, Lorenz Moore, oil painting. Time LIS.
No. Tandem. single blades. LIST, j. Carr
Gillian and j. Richardson Gillian, pair pad
Haines, single paddle and waste paper bas-
ket; Sd. Ray mond E. Thomson and Benjamin
z. Coikitt, box cigars and material for fancy
No. Tail end race LIST, Richard +. Hole
man, fishing rod and reel; ID, Floyd s. Stock
ton. fishing rod. Time l.02,
No. S-Mixed tandem, single blade. LIST. w.
B. Noblitt and Miss Madge e. Huff, mems
hose and ladies' hose; I'd, J. r. Gillian and
Miss Katherine Gillian, cut glass vase; Sd, N.
w. Harker and Miss Dora Melcher. Time LILO.
No 9-Canoe fitting contest. list, Herbert
is. Killie and William J. Haines. $3.50 gold
piece; I'd, Jack Mc1lroy and Byron 0rigg, box
cigars.
No lO-Tandem, double blade. LIST, Richard
f. Holeman and b. Harold Wills, boxes
cigars; I'd, Claude B. Bullock and Herbert ].
Randall, cut glass bowl and silver photo
holder Sd, Byron Grigg and j. r. Gillam 4th,
Lorenz w. Moore land Benjamin E. Colkitt.
Time 40 seconds.
No Injury scurry race list. Benjamin
E. Colkitt and Raymond K. Thomson, straw
hats; I'd, Floyd 3. Stockton and Reuben
Hinchman, pair tennis shoes and hand bag.
Time 2.45
The carnival prizes were as follows:
Canoes-lst, Misses Edith and Mabel Kelley,
$40; I'd, Miss Hannah A. and Lorenz w.
-Meicher. 81; 4th. William B. Nobl1tt and wife,
SO; 9Th, Miss Madge +. Haines, 81.
Float-lst, Bradford Herbert, SO, who was
the only contestant.
There were ninety canoes in use on the
upper creek on the night of July 4th.
Many automobiles went to the grounds
over the road that had been opened from
Pine street.
Plenty Of distilled ice water was served
free of charge and 1t was greatly appre-
ciated by those in attendance.
The refreshment stand was we'll patron
lied. The articles on sale were of good
quality, and sold at reasonable rates.
The grounds were prettily decorated In
AOoC
who viewed the scene from boats will long
remember the fine sight.
The officers and committees are entitled
to much credit for the success of the
affair. They worked diligently weeks be-
fore and also during the day and are to be
greatly commended.
A creditable display of fireworks was
set off during the evening. The only
drawback was that the display took
place in the rear of the spectators, most of
whom were busy watching the carnival.
Improvements already contemplated for
next years celebration include building a
reviewing stand to accommodate several
hundred people, and the erection of a
platform for the judges on the bank of
Shinns cove, opposite the grounds.
Some excitement was created by the
behavior of large sky rocket, which had
refused to explode properly, and was
thrown aside as useless. After it had been
entirely forgotten, the rocket suddenly
exploded, and went sizzling across the
grass until it struck an automobile, the
occupants tumbling out precipitately. No
damage was done.
Eastman Kodaks and supplies L. s.