THE FINAL PEACE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 76, 29 May 1945, Page 6

THE FINAL PEACE

TENTATIVE PLANNING "In view of the fact that we agreed to mark the V-E Day with only a Thanksgiving Serand that our fullest efforts would be reserved for the final victory against Japan I feel that we ishould set to work right now and start to organise for the full scale celebrations we have in quoth one of the City Fathers at last week's meeting of the Borough Council. In view of the fact that Whakataneites are at present taking such a violent (?) interest in the above question, we thought it -would not be "out of place if \vc put forward a few ideas of our own. Correspondents literally besiege us with ideas not -so-good, and punk) for making" whoopee on V Day and all have different notions as to how the celebrations, should be handled. Here are. a few hot from the head of our own particular genius. Victory Ball Removing our golf caps amir substituting our thinking caps (same thing } only cheaper model) the first idea which springs to mind is naturally that ol" holding a Victory Ball. As rubber is unprocurable without a permit this could be made from calf hide with a pig skin bladder. The word 'Victory' could be chalked in italics on the side. If properly handled this should make quite a presentable Victory ball. With regard to the holding of it } we would suggest that His Worship the Maj-or be appointed to this honour, the Deputy-Mayor and Borough Councillors to relieve him in order of seniority should he become fatigued. Procession A fancy dress procession is also indicated. Naturally His Worship ihe Mayor holding the Victory Ball would lead this. Next would come the City Fathers dressed gracefully in ancient Babylonian robes. Following them, the stock agents mounted on such famous studs (pardon we mean steeds) as Brampton Dreaming Sam Jersey Glen Constant Owl (4GO guineas worth") etc. Next in line would lie the V.A.D.S which bodv could •9 represent a tribe of Indian squaws. Fach member would naturally par-

ode with her 'beau' and arrow slung over her back. Retailers could tail along also. Naturally, vastly moved by such an inspiring residents would line the streets and jeer tlirontily. Barbacue One of our correspondents suggested holding a barbacue in the Domain. We haven't quite found out what a barbacue is yet, but we don't think it would fit the bill at all. The word, doesn't sound very nice, and brings to mind thoughts of mediqvial tortures or duels or fencing wire or something. Anyway until the Editor gets our dictionary back from the pawn shop, we intend to withhold our decision as far as a barbacue is concerned. Flags and Things Flags and things are always well to the fore when wars arc ended and wrongs are righted etc. antel we feel that business people might perhaps purchase one or two for the occasion. Numerous people picked up quite a lot on V-E Day and, the chances are thej* might be persuaded to part with them for a small consideration. Dispensing Quite a fine time could be ha<l with a little dispensing. Proprietors of milk bars and kindred establishments could dispense free refreshments on the houses, provided householders were agreeable. Each business or retailing firm could dispense part of its stock for nix. (N.B. Dentists excluded from this honour). Merry-makers> could also dispense with law and order for the day. Evening Celebrations After a day such as Ave have dc- : scribed evening celebrations could > f we think, look after themselves. Those weary, could go to bed. Those not weary could, do the other thing. Any left-overs could lie tarred and feathered. This would, we think be a grand end to a glorious day, particularly so as 8 p.m. would find every one in bed, leaving the streets clear to be cleaned and polished ready for the next V Day !