Blossom Festival Programme 1964

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HASTINGS BLOSSOM PROCESSION, 1963

1964
BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
PROGRAMME

Featuring
THE HASTINGS RETAILERS’ ASSOCIATION’S POPULAR WINDOW SPOTTING COMPETITION
…Look Inside For Your Lucky Number…

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Hastings Blossom Queen On Her Transtasman Holiday

The Programme has been prepared by Greater Hastings Public Relations Office, and published for the benefit of our local residents and the many visitors to Hastings for our Annual Blossom Festival.

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HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL

Welcome to Hastings

To Our Visitors…

This year of 1964 brings us to the fifteenth Blossom Festival inaugurated by Greater Hastings in 1950, and I take this opportunity of welcoming our visitors to Hastings many of whom come to see this colourful festival year after year, and i thank you for your loyalty. Especially do I thank those outside Bands (Brass and Pipe) and Marching Teams for helping us make this the grand spectacle it is. The Hastings Blossom Festival is well  known throughout New Zealand and in many overseas countries.

I extend, on behalf of our City Councillors and Citizens, to all our visitors, a warm welcome, and the hope that your stay will be a pleasant and memorable one, and wish you a safe return  to your homes.

R.V. Giorgi
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TO OUR MANY VISITORS AND FELLOW CITIZENS –

It is indeed a pleasure for me, on behalf of Greater Hastings, to extend a most cordial welcome to our many visitors to Hastings, for our Blossom Festival of 1964. It is with pride that we present this function for your enjoyment, and we trust that you will enjoy the many attractions which we have arranged for your entertainment.

We in Hastings, “The Fruit Bowl of New Zealand,” are happy that you good people join us in this annual festival to celebrate the heralding of another Spring, with the coming of Blossom and the many blessings which it personifies, and trust that you will take back with you pleasant memories of your visit to our fair City.

Should you wish to return to Hastings, next Easter, for our Hastings Highland Games, or to spend a happy holiday in our Camping Grounds at Christmas time, we would welcome your enquiries at our Public Relations Office, where our Organiser, Mr John Minty, and his staff will be happy to give you all the information you might seek.

To our Citizens, I say thank you for your loyal support and co-operation in our efforts to present to our own community and our many visitors, this happy Festival.

Yours sincerely,
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President, Greater Hastings.

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1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Programme

THURSDAY, 27th AUGUST

Our Fifteenth Annual Hastings Blossom Festival Festivities officially open when our 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Queen is chosen and crowned in the Municipal Theatre at 8 pm.

The start of ten days of fun and frolics in Funfare Alley, which will again be situated at the end of Railway Road extension, directly behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office.

Window Spotting Programmes on sale in City. Look for the yellow and black cards, and purchase your programme. There are hundreds of prizes to be claimed.

You must be at Nelson Park tonight at 7.30 p.m. to see the first ever international Soccer Match to be played in Hastings. The New South Wales High School representative Soccer team plays a Hawke’s Bay team comprising under 18 year olds.

A Free Ball Point Pen with every £2 purchase at Ian Hickman’s shop with a “Come to the Fair’ Frontage.

Spring in Japan, that’s Cherry Blossom time depicted in the windows of Poppelwells at Russell Street, International Spring Fair. So come along and see our unique display, and for those who make a purchase of £2 or more, we are giving a free box of Queen Anne chocolates, and for the children, a bottle of Coke or Fanta.

Get ready for the Big Balloon Bursting Contest next Thursday. Mills Shoe Store is giving away Free Balloons with every purchase.

If you spend 10/6 at Dalziell’s Stationery Store today you will receive free 2 packets of envelopes. If you spend £1 you get three packets of envelopes.

Theatre Programmes

Regent Theatre: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. – “Zulu” (G).
Embassy Theatre: 11 a.m., 2, 5, 8 p.m. – “Hard Day’s Night” (G)

The shops with the Blossom Bargain Banners on their windows are “on the ball”. Give them your patronage.

WINDOW SPOTTING Numbers
ONLY in the Stores with the Blossom Bargain Banners…
(These are the Stores that help to make Blossom Festival better)

THE STORES WITH THE BLOSSOM BARGAIN BANNERS
PROVIDE

FREE BUSES
from Hastings Suburbs and Districts and Return as follows:

FRIDAY, 28th AUGUST, AND FRIDAY, 4th SEPT. – Akina, Parkvale, Raureka and Mahora normal timetable between 9 am. and 5.30 pm. Yes, on these two days you ride to and from town FREE! !

MONDAY, 31st AUGUST – Free service leaving Te Awanga at 9.30 am., Haumoana at 9.45, and returning at 3.45 p.m.

TUESDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER – Free service leaving Clive at 10 am., returning at 4.15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER – Free service leaving Fernhill at 9.20 am., returning at 5 p.m. Free service leaving Havelock North at 9.20 a.m., returning at 4.25 p.m.

THURSDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER – Free service leaving Paki Paki at 9.30 a.m., Bridge Pa 9.20 a.m., returning at 6 p.m.

Also £5 or More LUCKY SHOPPER Daily Prize

You must be doing something in the Main Shopping Streets and holding either Daily Cash Sales or Charge Dockets supplied by the Stores with the Blossom Bargain Banners to win the prize.

SEE TOO THE RETAILERS’ DAILY PROGRAMME AT CIVIC SQUARE

Support the Blossom Bargain Stores

This is Your Lucky Number…No. 12144

FRIDAY, 28th AUGUST

Window Spotting Programmes on sale in City. Look for the yellow and black cards. Hundreds of prizes generously donated by the Hastings Retailers must be won during the Blossom Festival. Get your Window Spotting Programme today.

Mum, Dad and the family enjoy Day and Night Celebrations in Funfare Alley at the end of Railway Road Extension in the old railway yards, behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office.

CHILDREN! An invitation to all children to visit the Fire Station and be taken on a tour of inspection and to witness a demonstration of Fire Fighting Equipment. Be at the Fire Station 10 a.m. today.

Look for the slogan and shop in the Blossom Bargain Stores.

Mothers, children and Dads, ride in your free suburban bus today. Free buses will run from Parkvale, Akina, Mahora, Raureka. See timetable on retailers page of this programme.

SCOOP! Each day a Lucky shopper will win prizes to the value of £5. Next Wednesday’s Lucky Shopper will win a Morrison Motor Mower. All you need is a current Daily Cash Sale or charge docket supplied by the stores with the Blossom Bargain Banners. The Lucky Shopper will be chosen between 9.30 and 4.30 each day.

A “Come to the Fair” frontage plus a free Ball Pen with every £2 purchase will be Ian Hickman’s Blossom Festival gift to you.

Get ready for the Big Balloon Bursting Contest next Thursday. Mills Shoe Store is giving away Free Balloons with every purchase.

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From 10am. till 10 p.m. PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street. Experience the joy and satisfaction of creating excitingly different interiors for your home, whether old or new. You will see many colours and effects. You will find out how they are achieved. And experts are in attendance to advise you.

Poppelwells, the Leading Men’s and Boys Specialists, Russell St., welcome you to the International Spring Fair in Russell Street, call on them, they have free gifts for all. Yes, there is a box of Queen Anne Chocolates for all who make a purchase to the value of £2 or more, and for the children accompanied by an adult a free bottle of Coca-Cola or Fanta.

If you spend 10/6 at Dalziell’s Stationery Store today you will receive free 2 packets of envelopes. If you spend £1 you get three packets of envelopes.

A Carnival of colour and Blossom Bargains galore at Bon Marche today. Get a cash register receipt or sales docket for your purchase today. It could win you £5.

Band in City tonight.

Blossom Festival Carnival Dance, Assembly Hall, 8 p.m.

Theatre Programmes
Regent Theatre: 2, 5, and 8 pm. – “ZULU” (G)
State Theatre: Walt Disney’s “BIG RED” starring Walter Pidgeon (G).
Embassy Theatre: 11 a.m., 2, 5, 8 p.m. “Hard Day’s Night” (G)
Late Session 10.45 p.m. “The First Texan” (G)

Don’t forget to remember! Patronise the shops with Blossom Festival Window Stickers.

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SATURDAY, 29th AUGUST

Greater Hastings Commitee [Committee] erects the six beautiful florally decorated Archways and City Decorations in the City.

Hawke’s Bay Boxing Association Senior and Junior Hawke’s Bay Boxing Championships, afternoon and evening. See the top provincial champs in action packed bouts.

House-to-house sale of Window Spotting Programmes. It may be your lucky day to buy your Lucky Number Programme. There are hundreds of valuable prizes that can be won during the ten days of celebrations.

Rides and Games for all the family in Funfare Alley, at the end of Railway Road Extension, behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office. Join the happy band of folk in the Blossom Festival Amusements Area.

2 and 8 p.m. Municipal Theatre “Gown Spectacular 1964”. Mrs Roswhita [Roswitha] Robertson (winner of the Gown of the Year Contest) will present one of the most glamorous arrays of valuable and expensive gowns that has ever been modelled in Hawke’s Bay. You owe it to yourself to be present to see this outstanding mannequin parade of Glamorous evening and wedding frocks, specially prepared by Mrs Robertson for this important occasion. The show is organised by Miss K. Beamish and will be compered by Selwyn Toogood. Items at the evening performance will be given by Robert Houston and Hazel Lutman. Two showings, 2 and 8 pm.

PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street. Strict adherence to the “rules” would soon make all homes pretty much alike. But you and your neighbours are different and your homes should be different too. For individuality in your home, see the multitude of ideas in this special PINEX exhibition. Open 10 a.m. till 10 p.m.

“Dance Fiesta” in Premiere Ballroom, Eastbourne Street E., 8 p.m.

Old Time Dance, Labour and Trades Hall, Queen Street East.

Theatre Programmes
Regent Theatre: 2, 5, 8 p.m. – “Zulu” (G)
State Theatre: Walt Disney’s “Big Red” starring Walter Pidgeon (G) Technicolour.
Embassy Theatre: 11 a.m., 2, 5, 8 p.m. – “Hard Day’s Night” (G)

Blossom Bargain Banners mean co-operation with a big “C”. Visit these Shops many times.

WANTED

The 50 people whose Blossom Festival Booklet numbers coincide with the 50 “Window Spotting” numbers in our windows – 10 new ones each day! Your prize – a 10/- Order on Bon Marche, which can be spent in any department. Check our windows each day – if your booklet number corresponds with one of the numbers in our windows, then you’re the winner of a 10/- Bon Marche Order ! !

Bon Marche helps make blossom Festival Fun!

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SUNDAY, 30th AUGUST

Special Blossom Theme Services in all Churches, by courtesy of Hastings Ministers’ Association.

Pay a visit to beautiful Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, or spacious Frimley Park, Frimley Road.

A trip to Te Mata Peak and a run around Hastings – “THE FRUIT BOWL OF NEW ZEALAND”.

2 p.m.: Hastings Youth Club’s Blossom Festival Carnival Day, Assembly Hall, Entertainment and activities for all.

Salvation Army Band in the City tonight.

Theatre Programmes
Regent Theatre: 8.30 p.m. – “Run Silent, Run Deep” (G)

MONDAY, 31st AUGUST

THE START OF A VARIETY PROGRAMME OF FUN AND GAMES IN THE CIVIC SQUARE AREA

MORNING PROGRAMME AND FUNFARE ALLEY

9.30 a.m. till 10.30 a.m. – Free rides in the Amusement Area behind Greater Hastings Office for all children under primary school age, by the courtesy of the Master Showmen’s Association, in conjunction with Greater Hastings. Tickets to be obtained at Greater Hastings Public Relations Office, Russell Street N. daily before 10 a.m.

CIVIC SQUARE AREA

10.30 a.m. – Lolly Scrambles for all children 12 years of age and under.

10.45 a.m. – Heats of Caltex Dealers’ Trolley Derby for girls and boys. Contestants to be at Civic Square by 10.30 am.

11.15 a.m. – Results of daily Flower and Posy Contest to be announced. All entries to be handed in for judging at Civic Square before 11 a.m.

11.30 am. – First day winner of “Who’s Got It” contest announced. Be listening to 2ZC at 7.30 a.m. for clues. This contest for boys and girls under 12.

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

2.15 p.m. – Introduction of our 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Queen and her Blossom Princesses.
Exhibition by members of the Simmonds Acrobatic Troupe.
Displays on the Trampoline Mat by members of the Hastings Y.M.C.A. in special arena.

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3 pm. – Presentation to Mother with the largest family at Civic Square. Children must be available for presentation of generous prizes. Donated by the Hastings Retailers.

Selwyn Toogood, New Zealand’s leading radio personality, presents his popular show “It’s in the Bag” in the Assembly Hall at 8 pm. Supported by an outstanding Mannequin Parade by courtesy of Bon Marche Ltd. Don’t miss this. THIS IS THE FINAL BROADCAST FROM HASTINGS.

Hastings Musical Comedy Company Gala Opening night of their 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival production “Belle of New York” in the Municipal Theatre at 8 p.m.

SCOOP! You must be in town today and you must be able to produce a current daily cash sale or charge docket supplied by the Blossom Bargain Stores. You could be today’s lucky shopper. You could win prizes valued at £5 each day if you are the lucky shopper.

Calling Te Awanga and Haumoana residents…Watch for the bus with the Blossom Bargain Banners. You can travel to Hastings today free on this Blossom Bargain Bus. See Retailers’ Page for timetable.

At the shop with a “Come to the Fair” front – it could only be Ian Hickman Ltd. A free ball pen awaits you with every £2 cash purchase.

Make sure you buy your Window Spotting Programmes – they are on sale in the City. Look for the black and yellow cards.

Thrills of Funfare Alley – Ferris Wheel, Merry-go-Rounds and fun and games for all – in the old railway yards at the end of Railway Road Extension behind Greater Hastings P.R.O.

Visit Trotts Shoe House today. Spend £3 or more and ask for your free pair of nylons. See the daily Blossom Specials.

All the family will be in the City tonight to see the outstanding Window Displays.

Spring in Spain, the festive air, see the colourful display in Poppelwells window, the busy Men’s Wear Store. Remember that free box of Queen Anne chocolates with every article purchased to the value of £2. Mums and Dads, bring those young hopefuls for that free bottle of Coke or Fanta.

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From 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. – PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street. Insulation, lining and decoration – the triple problems in house interiors. As you look through this exhibition you will be excited by the beauty of PINEX wallboards and by the unlimited decorating possibilities which they offer. PINEX WEEK is open till Saturday next.

Before you pop into the Post Office, pop into Dalziell’s Bookshop. Spend 10/6 and you receive two packets of envelopes free.

Another 10 Window Spots at Bon Marche today – each worth 10/-!  Check your Blossom Booklet number each day with Bon Marche windows.

The Farmers Trading Company in Market Street is the Big Store with the big natural blossom display. Step inside and look around, you’ll be amazed. Bargains and Blossoms at the Farmers Trading Co.

Band in City tonight.

Theatre Programmes
State Theatre: “Big Red” starring Walter Pidgeon.
Regent Theatre: 2 and 8 p.m. – “Zulu” (G).
Embassy Theatre: 11 a.m. 2, 5, 8  p.m. – ‘‘Hard Day’s Night” (G).

TUESDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER

9.30 a.m. till 10.30 a.m. – Free rides in the Amusement area behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office for all children under primary school age, by courtesy of the Master Showmen’s Association, in conjunction with Greater Hastings. Tickets to be obtained at Greater Hastings Office, Russell Street N., daily before 10 a.m.

CIVIC SQUARE AREA

10.30 a.m. – Lolly Scramble for all children 12 years of age and under.

10.45 a.m. – Caltex Dealers’ tyre races for boys and girls 12 and under. Tyres will be supplied. Get in the running for some fine prizes.

11.15 am. – Results of daily Flower and Posy Contests to be announced. Entries must be handed in for judging at Civic Square before 11 a.m.

11.30 a.m. – Second winner of “Who’s Got It’ contest to be announced. Be listening to 2ZC at 7.30 this morning for clues.

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AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

2.15 pm. – Introduction of our 1964 Blossom Queen and her Blossom Princesses, in association with our good friend Selwyn Toogood.

2.15 pm. – Toffee apple eating contest for boys and girls 12 and under. Apples will be supplied by Hastings Retailers.

2.30 pm – Our guest artist entertains.

2.45 pm – Presentation to the Mother with the largest family of girls at Civic Square. Children must be available for presentation of prizes. Monday’s winner not eligible. Presentation by our 1964 Blossom Queen.

Final Housewives Matinee of “It’s in the Bag” at 3 p.m. Ladies, this is your very last chance to participate in this popular radio programme. Pounds worth of prizes to be won. Be sure to be there! It’s a grand opportunity and it’s your last. You will also thrill to the lovely fashions to be presented by courtesy of Bon Marche Ltd.

SHOPPERS. If you should be pushing a pedestrian light button when our spy is watching, you could be the lucky shopper for today and win prizes valued at £5.

Today it’s Clive’s turn. A Free Bus will run from Clive today. See retailers’ page for timetable and watch for the Blossom Bargain Bus.

Don’t miss the display by members of St. John Ambulance at 7.30 p.m. tonight. In Market Street between Heretaunga Street and Eastbourne Street.

The Farmers Trading Company in Market Street is the Big Store with the natural Blossom display. Step inside and look around. You’ll be amazed. Bargains and Blossoms at the Farmers Trading Co.

More Blossom Week Bargains and 10 new window spotting numbers at Bon Marche today.

Poppelwells invite you to call on them at Russell Street’s International Spring Fair and receive a free gift, for all purchases of £2 or more, of a box of Queen Anne chocolates, and free Coca-Cola or Fanta for the children, if accompanied by an adult. Inspect the interior displays depicting spring in Fiji, N.Z., Canada. You’ll love them.

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If you spend 10/6 at Dalziell’s Stationery Store today you will receive free 2 packets of envelopes. If you spend £1 you get 3 packets of envelopes. Dalziell’s is next to the Post Office.

From 10 am. till 10 p.m. Pinex Week in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street. Strict adherence to the “rules” would soon-make all homes pretty much alike. But you and your neighbours are different – and your homes should be different too. For individuality in your home, see the multitude of ideas in this special PINEX exhibition.

Hastings Musical Comedy Company, 1964 Blossom Festival production “Belle of New York” continues in Municipal Theatre.

Tonight at 7 p.m. you may see the largest collection of Postage Stamps ever exhibited in Hastings, in the Assembly Hall. This is your opportunity to see some of the finest collections of stamps in N.Z. This is a must. The exhibition will be opened by His Worship the Mayor, Mr R. V. Giorgi.

One pair of lovely Nylons free, with every purchase made to the value of £3 or more, at Trotts Shoe House. Don’t forget the Daily Bargains.

Buy that Window Spotting Programme and get busy! Hundreds of grand prizes to be won. There is still plenty of time – so get busy right now.

You want a new Ball Pen? You do! Well, you can get one at the shop with a “Come to the Fair’ theme. Ian Hickman, of course! With every £2 purchase.

Fun galore in Funfare Alley! A thrill a minute for all with the fun of the fair in the old railway yards, behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office.

Don’t miss seeing the outstanding Window Displays tonight. The place-getters in all sections will have colourful prizewinning rosettes displayed.

Get those free Balloons from Mills’ Shoe Co. when you make a purchase.

Theatre Programmes
Embassy Theatre: 1.30 and 7.30 p.m. – “Tommy the Toreador” (G) and “Bottoms Up” (G)
State Theatre: The Walt Disney Adventure “Big Red” (G)
Regent Theatre: 2 and 8 p.m. – ‘‘Zulu” (G)

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WEDNESDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER

FUN AND FROLICS IN THE CIVIC SQUARE AREA

Annual Blossom Festival fancy dress and fun and frolics day, sponsored by the Hastings Retailers’ Association and their Staffs, in association with Greater Hastings.

From 9.30 am. till 10.30 a.m. – Free rides will be provided in the Amusement Area, behind Greater Hastings Office, for all children under primary school age, by courtesy of the Master Showmen’s Association in conjunction with Greater Hastings. Tickets to be obtained from Greater Hastings Public Relations Office, Russell Street, daily before 10 a.m.

10.30a.m. – Lolly Scramble in Civic Square area.

10.45 a.m. – Special Fancy Dress Parade with decorated tricycles, prams and vehicles. Prizes to be presented by our 1964 Blossom Queen.

11.15 a.m. – Final of the Caltex Dealers’ Trolley Derby for girls and boys.

11.40 a.m. – Results of daily Flower and Posy contest to be announced. Entries must be handed in for judging at Civic Square before 11 am.

11.55 a.m. – Third day’s winner of “Who’s Got It” contest to be announced. Be sure to be listening to 2ZC at 7.30 a.m. for clues.

RUSSELL STREET SOUTH WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC BETWEEN LYNDON ROAD AND EASTBOURNE STREET FROM 2 till 3 pm. DURING FESTIVITIES.

Roving musicians to serenade you while you shop.

2.p.m. – Hastings Blossom Festival Pancake Derby. For married women. Hastings Blossom Festival Pancake Derby for single women. First prize, challenge cup and £2 trophy voucher. Competitors must toss the pancake while they are running.

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Blossom Festival Tug-o’-War contest, East of railway line versus West of railway line. Retailers and their staffs.

Presentation to Mother with largest family of boys present at Civic Square. Children must be available for presentation of prizes donated by Hastings Retailers.

Contest for girl with the prettiest kitten.

Contest for boy with ugliest puppy. Contests for girls and boys 12 and under.

3.15 p.m. – Selwyn Toogood presents the ever popular “Posers, Penalties and Profits” a laugh a minute. You could be the winner of a magnificent prize, but you must be there at the Assembly Hall at 3.15. You will also thrill to the lovely fashions presented by courtesy of Bon Marche Ltd.

Free Buses from Fernhill and Havelock North today. See retailers’ page for timetable. Watch for the Blossom Bargain Buses. Come to town for the fun and frolics and you could be our lucky shopper for today and win a Morrison Motor Mower. But you must be in town and you must have a current cash sale or charge docket issued by the Blossom Bargain Stores.

Keep the fun and frolic spirit tonight at the Assembly Hall. A Carnival Dance featuring Ernie Rouse and his Trad Band with supporting artists. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This is a highlight of the Blossom Festival. This is a Greater Hastings promotion. Dance your cares away. Dance to the music YOU like in the Assembly Hall tonight.

“Come to the Fair” frontage will be the shop of Ian Hickman Ltd. where you receive a free Ball Pen with every £2 purchase.

The 1964 Blossom Festival Queen and her Princesses are guests of honour of the Hastings Women’s Community Club at afternoon tea at 3.15 p.m.

Buy that Window Spotting Programme. There are still plenty of prizes to be won.

Trotts Shoe House is really giving away one pair of Nylons with every purchase to the value of £3 or more. Daily Blossom Bargains are displayed in the window.

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See the many fine interior and exterior shop window displays. Prize-winning rosettes will be displayed.

Mills’ Shoe Co. will give you Free Balloons with every purchase.

For a rest from the fun and frolics spend an enjoyable half hour in the Farmers Trading Company in Market Street.  There you will see the most magnificent natural flower display throughout the store. Blossom and bargains at the Farmers Trading Company all this week.

PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s hall in Jervois Street.  Durable, factory-finished wallboards that retain their lasting beauty with a very minimum of maintenance are on display here till Saturday next.

When you shop at Bon Marche today, get your cash register receipt or purchase docket – it could win you £5.

Look for the BLOSSOM BARGAIN BANNERS – these shops warrant your support.

Before you pop into the Post Office, pop into Dalziell’s Bookshop.  Spend 10/6 and you receive TWO packets of envelopes FREE.

Something for nothing at Russell Street International Spring Fair.  Visit Poppelwells and receive a box of Queen Anne chocolates free, with every purchase £2 or more, and a bottle of Coca-Cola or Fanta for the children if accompanied by an adult.

Hastings Musical Comedy Company’s 1964 Blossom Festival production “Belle of New York” continues in the Municipal Theatre.

Theatre Programmes
State Theatre:  A double-length treat – “Meet Captain Kidd” starring Abbott and Costello; Laurel and Hardy in “Our Relations”.  Both G certificate.
Embassy Theatre: 1.30 and 7.30 p.m. – ‘Tommy the Toreador” (G) and “Bottoms Up” (G).
Regent Theatre: 10.15 a.m., 2, 8 pm. – “ZULU” (G).

THURSDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER

9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. – Free rides in the Amusement Area, behind Greater Hastings Office, for all children under primary school age, by courtesy of the Master Showmen’s Association in conjunction with Greater Hastings.  Tickets to be obtained at Greater Hastings Public Relations Office, Russell Street N., before 10 a.m.

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10 30 am. – Lolly Scramble for children 12 and under.

10.45 am. – Results of daily Flower and Posy Contest to be announced and presentation of prizes. Entries must be handed in for judging before 10.30 am.

10.55 am. – Pets Parade.

11.20 am. – Balloon Bursting contest.  For boys and girls 12 and under. Once again generous prizes from Hastings Retailers.

11 30 am. – Grand final contest of ““Who’s Got It”.  It could be a frog, it could be a mouse.  Be listening to 2ZC at 7.30 this morning for clues.

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

2 00 pm. – Introduction of our 1964 Blossom Festival Queen and her Blossom Princesses.

2.15 pm. – Introduction of our Guest Artists.

2.30 pm. – A prize will be presented to the family with the largest mother. (Scales provided.)

New Zealand’s top Radio personality, Selwyn Toogood presents his happy show in the Assembly Hall at 8 p.m.  For a night of fun, be at the Assembly Hall at 8 o’clock tonight.  Plus a lovely display of spring fashions by courtesy of Bon Marche Ltd.

Opening day and night of Hastings Horticultural Society’s 1964 Blossom Festival Floral Exhibition in N.Z. Apple and Pear Board’s Cool Store, King Street North. Open 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.  All the beauty of Spring.

Hastings Musical Comedy Company’s 1964 Blossom Festival production “Belle of New York” continues in the Municipal Theatre.

A free Ball Pen at Ian Hickman Ltd., the shop with a “Come to the Fair’ frontage, with every £2 purchase.

Woolworths’ “Lucky Spot!”  On the hour, every hour, a prize must be won.  It could be you!  Visit Woolworths’ Busy Store today.

If you spend 10/6 at Dalziell’s Stationery Store today, you will receive free 2 packets of envelopes.  If you spend £1 you get three packets of envelopes.

Mills’ Shoe Co. are blowing up this week!  Free Balloons will be given with every purchase made.

Another 10 window spots at Bon Marche today – each worth 10/-!  Check your booklet number with Bon Marche windows.

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PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street.  On display here are the lovely wallboards which provide an appropriate background for today’s home furnishings, traditional or contemporary, formal or informal.  Open today from 10 am. till 10 pm.  But hurry! PINEX WEEK closes Saturday next.

Poppelwells, the Personality Men’s and Boys’ Wear Specialists in Russell Street, just by the Post Office, welcome another Hastings Blossom Festival with a gift for all, and invite you to visit them at the Russell Street International Spring Fair.

On your way to the Horticultural Floral Display this afternoon, call into the Farmers Trading Company in Market Street North.  There you will see a natural floral display you will talk about for weeks.  It’s Blossoms and Bargains at the Farmers Trading Company in Market Street.

Funfare Alley provides laughter, fun and thrills for all in the old railway yards at the end of Railway Road Extension, behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office.  Make it a happy Blossom Festival.

Trotts Shoe House for Shoes – and a Free Pair of Nylons with every purchase of goods valued at 60/-.  See their window for daily Blossom Bargains

There are still plenty of attractive prizes to be won.  Buy that Window Spotting Programme today – you have only two days left now.

Make sure all the family see the outstanding Shop Window Displays and Street Decorations tonight – they are outstanding.

The H.B. Ex W.A.A.F. Association’s Morning Tea Get Together, at Windsor Lodge, Grove Road, 10.30 am.  The 1964 Hastings Blossom Queen and her Blossom Princesses will be guests of honour.

Band in the City tonight.

Theatre Programmes
Embassy Theatre: 1.30 and 7.30 pm. – “Tommy the Toreador” (G) and “Bottoms Up” (G).
Regent Theatre: 2 and 8 p.m. – “Zulu” (G).
State Theatre: “Meet Captain Kidd” starring Abbott and Costello, and “Our Relations” starring Laurel and Hardy. Both G certificate.

“Co-operation and Progress” is the policy of the shops with the Blossom Bargain Banners.

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The Day of the 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Procession approaches.

A Special Programme of “Posers, Penalties and Profits” will be presented by Selwyn Toogood in the Assembly Hall at 8 p.m.  This is a show you can’t afford to miss.  It could be profitable for you. It will certainly be entertaining for you.  See Selwyn in action at the Assembly Hall tonight at 8 pm. Give Selwyn Toogood a grand Hastings Farewell.  This will be his last appearance in Hastings.

Blossom Bargain Free Buses will run from Akina, Parkvale. Raureka and Mahora today.  Buses will be running to a normal timetable, but you can ride on them for free.  See Retailers’ Page for details.

This is your last chance to win prizes valued at £5. This is the last day of our Lucky Shopper Contest.  Remember you must be carrying a current daily cash sale or charge docket issued by Blossom Bargain Stores.

Make sure you see the outstanding Floral Exhibition sponsored by the Hastings Horticultural Society, in the N.Z. Apple and Pear Board’s Cool Store, King Street North. Open 10 a.m. to 9.30 pm.  Don’t miss this magnificent display.

On your way to the Horticultural Floral Display, call into the Farmers Trading Company in Market Street.  There you will see a natural floral display you will talk about for weeks.  It’s Blossoms and Bargains at the Farmers Trading Company in Market Street.

Be sure to call at Poppelwells, at Russell Street, International Spring Fair and view the colourful displays depicting Spring the world over.  While you’re there get your free gift of a box of Queen Anne chocolates for every purchase of £2 or more.  And bring the children with you, so they may enjoy a bottle of Coca-Cola or Fanta free.

Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – PINEX WEEK in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall in Jervois Street.  Perfect backgrounds for any room – delightful settings for any decor all on display today, and finally tomorrow. Don’t delay see the PINEX Exhibition today!

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A carnival of colour and Blossom Bargains galore at Bon Marche today. 10 new window spotting numbers too!

Day and night efforts will be made to put the finishing touches to floats for tomorrow’s Blossom Festival Procession.

Woolworths’ “Lucky Spot’! On the hour – every hour – a prize must be won. It could be your lucky day at “Woollies” today.

You can still win a prize. Today is your last chance to buy a Window Spotting Programme.

Have you taken advantage of the generous gift offer of Trotts Shoe House? For every 60/- spent you get a pair of Nylons free.

Get that Ball Pen today with a £2 purchase at Ian Hickman Ltd., the shop with a “Come to the Fair” front.

If you want Free Balloons visit Mills’ Shoe Co. and make a purchase.

You must bring the whole family – the young and not-so-young – to the City tonight to see the beautiful shops and the lovely City decorations.

Funfare Alley at its best tonight! Fun and frolics for all at the end of Railway Road Extension, in the old railway yard behind Greater Hastings Public Relations Office. Enjoy yourself today and tonight, because there will be thousands in the Amusement area tomorrow.

Hastings Musical Comedy Company’s 1964 Blossom Festival Production “Belle of New York” continues in the Municipal Theatre.

Band in the City tonight.

Competitors in the Hastings Gold Star Blossom Rally get under way from Taupo, Wairoa and Palmerston North. Cars will check in at Havelock North Motors at approx 11 p.m. and then continue on the Trial.

Theatre Programmes
State Theatre: The story of a boy and his real live dolphin – “Flipper” (G) Metrocolour. Late Session – “Calling Homicide” (A).
Regent Theatre: 2, 5 and 8 p.m. – “Man’s Favourite Sport” (G).
Embassy Theatre: 2 and 8 p.m. – “Mr Roberts” (G). Late Session 10.45 p.m. – “The Fruit is Ripe” (R16).

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1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Procession Day

SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER

12.01 a.m. – Arrival of special weekend 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Excursion Train from Wellington.

7.00 a.m. – Arrival of first car to finish in 1964 Hastings Gold Star Car Rally, Russell Street Extension.

7.40 a.m. – Second Special Blossom Festival Excursion Train from Wellington arrives in Hastings.

7.55 a.m. – Third Special Blossom Festival Excursion Train from Wellington arrives in Hastings.

8.00 a.m – Funfare Alley gets under way with Fun and Frolics for all the family from early morning till late – tonight.  Enjoy the thrill of the Big Wheel.

8.00 a.m. – Hastings Horticultural Society’s Floral Exhibition, N.Z. Apple and Pear Board’s Cool Store, King Street North. Open till 9 pm.

8.35 a.m. – Fourth Special Blossom Festival Excursion Train from Gisborne arrives in Hastings.

8.45 a.m. – Breakfast to be followed by inspection of decorated Shops and Streets, and a visit to Funfare Alley.

9 30 a.m. – 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Floats, etc., assemble at Queen’s Square. Marshalling to be completed by 10 am.  Judging to be completed by 10.45 a.m.

10.00 a.m. – Vintage Cars and Motorcycles assemble in Heretaunga Street.

10 30 a.m. – Vintage Car and Motorcycle Procession moves off from Willowpark Road, via Heretaunga Street to Tomoana Road, then via St. Aubyn Street to Pakowhai Road, to Stortford Lodge, then via Heretaunga Street, Windsor Avenue, to Windsor Park.

11.00 a.m. – The 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Procession moves off from Willowpark Road, via Heretaunga Street to Tomoana Road, then via St. Aubyn Street to Pakowhai Road, to Stortford Lodge, then via Heretaunga Street to Windsor Avenue, to Windsor Park.

11.30 a.m. – Display by Richmondvale Archery Club at Windsor Park.

12.15 p.m. – (approx.) Vintage Car and Motorcycle Procession arrives at Windsor Park.

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12.45 p.m. – (approx.) Blossom Festival Procession arrives at Windsor Park.

1.00 p.m. – Children’s Procession assembles in Special Arena at Windsor Park, behind Secretary’s Tent.

1.30 p.m. – Presentation of Cups to winning Floats by His Worship the Mayor, Mr R. V. Giorgi.

1.45 p.m. – Display by City of Hastings Scots Highland Pipe Band.

2.00 p.m. – Sightseeing Buses leave N.Z. Road Services Terminal, Karamu Road, and Windsor Park gates at 2.5 p.m. Forty mile tour, covering Havelock North, Clive, Napier, Port Ahuriri, Greenmeadows, Taradale, Pakowhai, and back to Hastings.

2.00 p.m. – “Watties” Rolling Pin Throwing Contest for married women. Post Entries.

2.15 p.m. – Band of the 7th Battalion (Hawke’s Bay-City of Wellington’s Own) Royal N.Z. Infantry.  By kind permission of the Commanding Officer.

2.30 p.m. – Maze Marching Display, Combined Marching Teams.

2.45 pm. – Display by the Synchrobatic Motor Cycle Team from Palmerston North.  This spectacular display will be performed on 500cc motorcycles.

3.30 pm. – Massed Bands Display.

Special Attractions in Separate Arenas

2.00 p.m. – Exhibition by members of the Hastings Y.M.C.A.

2.00 p.m. – Hastings Open Air Skating Club’s Roller Hockey Skating Championship. Finals at 7.00 p.m. tonight.

2.15 pm. – Display by famed Simmonds Acrobatic Troupe from Napier.

2.15 pm. – Dog Obedience Trials, under auspices of the H.B. Canine Obedience Club Inc.

Evening Attractions

5.00 p.m – Funfare Alley continues to provide thrills for all.  Join the big crowds tonight.

6.00 pm. – Heretaunga Street will be closed to traffic between Hastings Street and Nelson Street until 10 p.m.

6.00 p.m. – Latter Day Saints Concert Party, Heretaunga Street East.

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6 30 p.m. – Watch your favourite Television Programme in Retailers’ Windows.

7.00 p.m. – Knockout Roller Skating Hockey Championship Finals.

7.00 p.m. – Grand Blossom Festival Carnival Dance in Assembly Hall, with music by the famed Diplomats Orchestra from Wellington.

7.30 p.m. – The Open Air Gospel Crusaders entertain in Heretaunga Street E., with a popular family programme.

7.30 p.m. – Open air Campaigners, Heretaunga Street East, featuring musicians and vocalists in a variety evening outdoor programme.

8.00 p.m. – Outdoor Films presented by courtesy Caltex Oil Co. (N.Z.) Ltd., in Heretaunga Street West.

8.00 p.m. – Oldtime and Modern Dance, Labour and Trades Hall.

8.00 p.m. – Celtic Football Club Dance in Premiere Ballroom. Eastbourne Street East.

8.00 p.m. – Hastings Musical Comedy Company’s Blossom Festival Production “Belle of New York” in Municipal Theatre.

Open till 9 p.m. – Hastings Horticultural Society’s Floral Exhibition in N.Z. Apple and Pear Board’s Building, King Street North.

Open till 10 p.m. – PINEX WEEK Exhibition in the Hastings Rugby Football Club’s Hall, Jervois Street.  This is the final day of PINEX WEEK in Hastings.

Cinema Programmes
Regent Theatre: 2, 5 and 7.45 p.m. – “Man’s Favourite Sport” (G).  Late Session 10.40 p.m. – “Palm Springs Weekend” (Y)
Embassy Theatre: 2, 5 and 8 p.m. – “Mr Roberts” (G).
State Theatre: “Flipper”. The story of a boy and his lovable friend – a Dolphin (G).

Departure of Blossom Festival Excursion Trains

11.00 p.m. – First Special Blossom Festival Procession Excursion Train departs from Hastings for Wellington.

11.30 p.m. – Second Special Blossom Festival Procession Excursion Train departs from Hastings for Wellington.

11.40 p.m. – Third Special Blossom Festival Procession Excursion Train departs from Hastings for Gisborne.

3.20 p.m. (Sunday) – Special Weekend Excursion Train departs for Wellington.

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SUNDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER

1.30 p.m. – Napier Motor Cycle Racing Club will present grass track racing at the Meeanee Domain.  To get there, take any Napier-Hastings road and follow the signs. Thrills and spills.

2.00 p.m. – Hastings Youth Club’s Blossom Festival Carnival Day, Assembly Hall.  Entertainment and activities for all.

2.30 p.m. – Combined Salvation Army Bands will entertain at Cornwall Park.  A pleasant afternoon’s entertainment in beautiful surroundings.
The Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Aero Club will be “at home” to visitors and local citizens. Passenger flights and afternoon tea will be available.

Further information from –
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Phones: 86-001 Office; 85-483 Residence.

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PROCESSION ROUTE (Marked by the Arrows)

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1964 HASTINGS BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
VINTAGE CAR PROCESSION

Assembly: HERETAUNGA STREET, between WILLOWPARK ROAD and MADDISON STREET, 10 a.m.

This procession has been arranged by the Hawke’s Bay branch of the Vintage and Veteran Car Club of New Zealand.

The Procession moves off from the assembly area at 10.30 a.m. irrespective of the weather prevailing at that time; via Heretaunga Street to Tomoana Road, St. Aubyn Street, Pakowhai Road to Stortford Lodge, then via Heretaunga Street, Windsor Avenue to Windsor Park. Arrive at approximately 12.15 p.m.

1 – Benz, 1898, Mr P. Van Asch.
2 – Model T Ford Sedan, 1926, Mr W. Sinclair.
3 – Austin 7, 1928, Mr B. Lang.
4 – Buick 1915, Mr D. Hunter.
5 – Austin Tourer, 1923, Mr A. Loudon.
6 – Model T Roadster, 1913, Mr R. Duley
7 – Chrysler 66, 1929, Mr W. Cashmore.
8 – Willys Knight, 1926, Mr G. Howard.
9 – Singer, 1929, Ross, Dysart and McLean.
10 – Vauxhall 20/60, 1928, Mr R. Scarrott,
11 – Buick, 1918, Mr G. Lloyd.
12 – Singer, 1925, Mr R. J. Barfoot.
13 – Ford TT, 1926, Mr A. Scarrott.
14 – Chevrolet, 1924, Mr P. Peach.
15 – Minerva, 1908, Mr M. Fraser.
16 – BS.A., 1913, Mr B. Lay.
17 – 5/6 Harley Davidson, 1929, Mr P. Scarrott.
18 – 7/9 Harley Davidson, 1925, Mr P. Scarrott.

HASTINGS BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
PROCESSION

Assembly: VICINITY QUEEN’S SQUARE, 10 a.m. Marshalling and Judging completed by 10.45 a.m.

Procession moves off from Queen’s Square at 11 a.m., irrespective of the weather conditions prevailing at that hour; via Willowpark Road, Heretaunga Street to Tomoana Road, St. Aubyn Street, Pakowhai Road to Stortford Lodge, then via Heretaunga Street, Windsor Avenue to Windsor Park. Arrive approximately 12.45 p.m.

BANDS, MARCHING TEAMS
and the
BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PROCESSION EXHIBITS

Please Note: Bands and Marching Teams will march as shown. Floats, etc., will not be placed as shown on programme.

1 – Hastings Salvation Army Band.
2 – Hastings City Council Float, with our 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Queen and her two Princesses.
3 – Hastings Volunteer Fire Brigade
4 – City of Hastings Scots Highland Pipe Band.
5 – Cyclone Senior Marching Team, Hastings.
6 – Ross, Dysart and McLean.
7 – Haumoana School Carnival Committee.
8 – Napier Technical Memorial Band.
9 – Monarch Motors.
10 – Unilever (N.Z.) Ltd. Social Club.
11 – Beverly Hillbillies.
12 – Combined Napier and District and Wellington Ladies Pipe Band.

13 – Pinewood Gypsies Marching’ Team, Foxton.
14 – Leonard Jensen.
15 – Wanganui Drum Majorettes.
16 – Onward Cycle Co’s Cycling Team.
17 – Hastings Gymnastic Club.
18 – Whakatane Citizens’ Brass Band.
19 – Tourist Motor Co.
20 – Ramblers Cycling Club.
21 – Health Department.
22 – S. Lyndon “Tiger”.
23 – City of Palmerston North Pipe Band.
24 – Cyclone Midgets Marching Team, Hastings.
25 – H.B. Gliding Club.
26 – Beach Bomb De Luxe.
27 – H.B. T.Q. Car Club.
28 – Hamilton Salvation Army Citadel Band.
29 – Fairway Motors.
30 – Wesley Methodist Youth.
31 – The Flintstones.
32 – Baillie Motors Ltd.
33 – Fern and Thistle Pipe Band, Masterton.
34 – Masterettes Marching Team, Masterton.
35 – HB. Farmers’ Co-Op. Assn. Ltd.
36 – M. Mawley.
37 – Save the Children Fund Committee.
38 – Regimental Band (H.B. City of Wellington’s Own) 7th Batallion [Battalion], Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment. (By kind permission of the Commanding Officer.)
39 – Barclay Motors.
40 – L.D.S. Hastings Ward.
41 – Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club.
42 – Ray Edmonds’ Fancy Bikes.
43 – Pipes and Drums of Wellington City.
44 – Cyclone Junior Marching Team, Hastings.
45 – Hastings Skating Club.
46 – Neil Fenwick Crazy Bike.
47 – H.B. Scottish Pipe Band (Float).
48 – Combined Napier and Hastings City Brass Bands.
49 – Russell Robertson.
50 – Andrew and Beavan.
51 – Diplomats Orchestra, Wellington.
52 – Onward Cycle Team, No. 2.
53 – Feilding and District Pipe Band.
54 – Colin Winters and M. Burns.
55 – Thompson Motors.
56 – Crazy Gang.
57 – Havelock North Scout Group.
58 – Competing Car in the Sports Car Section of the Hawke’s Bay Car Club’s 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Car Trial.
59 – Competing Car in the Saloon Section of the Hawke’s Bay Car Club’s 1964 Hastings Blossom Festival Car Trial.
60 – HB. Scottish Pipe Band.

CHILDREN’S PROCESSION

The Children’s Blossom Procession entrants will assemble in the Arena behind the Secretary’s Tent at Windsor Park, at 1 p.m., where the entries will be judged and the prizes presented.

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN’S PROCESSION

1 – Best Fancy Dress Costume.
2 – Best Decorated Pram.
3 – Best Decorated Tricycle.
4 – Best Decorated Bicycle.
5 – Best Decorated Trolley.

Prizes – Trophy Orders: First £1, Second 10/-, Third 7/6. Special Prize for Most Original Costume.

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