EASTER CARNIVAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1677, 18 February 1913, Page 6

EASTER CARNIVAL.

' ' THE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the. Citizens Easter Carnival Execuhvo Coiumittco was held in the Town Hall last night; the Mayor (Mr. 1). M'Laren) presiding. Also presentiwere: Mesdames, D. M'LaVen, -J. P. Firth,! F. Marsh, J. ( F. Inike, A. M'Vicar, C. J. Knight, M. Russell, and W. H. P. Barber, Miss Bland, Councillors G. Frost and J. E. Fitzgerald, Messrs.\C. G.'Wilson, A. A. Marryatt, A. A. Paape, and T. Marsh. Apologies for absence were received' from Mrs. F. Cohen, Councillor Q. Shirtcliffo, and Messrs. Ji P. Luke and L. T. Watkins. ■■■." ■■:'.. ' '> ; A letter from the Wellington Football Association; asking for permission to include as a carnival attraction the Wel-lington-Auckland boys' representative match, was referred to the Sports' Committee. ' '-..'* ■ The action of the chairman in declining tho offer ol the Donhard Bread Company in connection with a suggested competition, was cunfirnied.

Reports wore received from the commit. I tees arranging the Lyall Bay Gala Day, physical drill display,,children's exorcises, procession, stills, side-shows, grounds, concert, art union, and advertising.. From the reports it appeared that the various matters mentioned were well in hand, and that tho committees were working enthusiastically. "■..-,'.- V In connection with the Sports Committee's report the chairman informed the Executive Committee of the representations made to hinvby the Bishop of Wellington' as to, the desirability of withholding certain oi the proposed events during Holy Week. \ • .','.. After, a lengthy\ discussion, it was decided to refer the 'question of the boxing entertainment'to tjie Sports Committee, with a request that.it interview the Boxing Association with a view to postponing this particular item either.to Easter Tuesday or some lollowini night, .. The Sports ■ Committee's recommendation that the offer of -. the New' Zealand University Tournament-.Conimittoe'to run their championship events at Newtown Park 'on Easter Monday'in consideration of a. payment 0f,.J835 by the CarnivalCommittee, was agreed to by the executive, with a stipulation'.that the.matter of complimentary, pickets'! should bo gone into by the Sports. Committee. _ , It was reported that a 'jneeting of the Visitors' 'Reception Committee would be held on Friday, evening'nrttt, when that committee's programme will bo drafted. An offer by.'tho, boy scouu organisation to detail their various units for service with different • committees was accepted. The scouts will act.as messengers, guard tho stalls at night, and so forth.The executive decided not to Accept, the offer' of Messrs. George and Kersley.to provide prizes for. an essay competition; The secretary was instructed flp interview Dr. Newman;;M.P., in*connection with his offer of a prize for an essay on the natural beauticsof Wellington city and harbour. The secretary was instructed to arrange with Dr. Newman, if possible, for the introduction of 6omo additional feature in the conditions governing .tho essay competition;' which would 6orvo to give prominence to tho carnival. \. A special Finance Committee to control tho finances of the carnival was set up, with tho following member? •.-The Mayor (Mr.'D. M'Laron). Councillor Q. FrostMessrs. C. G. Wilson, C. R. Smith, and A. A. Mnrryat. ■ . ■ , , It was agreed that,the carnival colours for badges and decorations should be tne Wellington city colours, black and gold. THE SIDE-SHOWS. One of tho features of tho carnival will betho side-shows;-- A meeting of. the committee entrusted with the organisation of this section of the carnival was held on Friday evening, Councillor G. Frost preS In fifteen already on the committee of this section, «£*>!- lowing gentlemen wore.added':-Mwsrs. A. W Kittoi H. Soaton, M. Robertson, , S. Goldblott B. Barnett, J. Tcaguo, F. Sto'w Langc, J. Rose, A. Fortune, Mr J Hi«lop reported having interviewed Mr! BucKof the Telegraph Departmentwho had consented to exhibit a commetlwireless model and also tho now uSo telephone. Tho ™X™ 5 Bho\ra havo boon alloted to the charge of tlefol owing .members oftlie. committw: -Aimt Sally (2. showa , Messrs. R. B. W, » - narnoW=.' Shooting-.gallery rfaff,- S rgeant-Maior Millott; morro-tube,, Mr J. Teague. Foop-la, Major Hughes, DSU, and Mr. Lango. Wireless telegraph, automatic telephone, modoK and Sot machines, Mr. J. P. Luke. Peff-K Mr F W. Andrews. Guessing compcti-. tions. sheep, Mr. A. Fortune. Nail-driv-ng7Mr. J. >. Atkins. The box ba 1. Jack Johnson, Punch and Judy, golfnutting, fortune-telling, and several competitions are to be nlloted at ft meeting Wbe held on Thursday ovonring. Prizes for tho various competitions are required; also tho assistance of a further number ofjgontlcir.cn.. The secretary of 'this section, Mr. Pnane, will be pleased to hoar from any willing to assist in the direction indicated.