THE QUEEN CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2469, 24 May 1915, Page 7

THE QUEEN CARNIVAL

INTEREST GROWING KEEN 1 PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN The great War Belief Carnival lias caught, Wellington in its grasp, and tho lesponso already to hho appeal ol the Now Zealand Patriotic Society for a l 1 tuiil to help the wounded soldiers and snilors ancf their dependents is wonderful. On Friday evening Mr. D. M'Laron and Professor Card£ ton addressed a very largo gathering in the Marine Engineers' Institute, Aitken Street, and received a moist hearty reception. A special appeal was made to the engineers for a special trade display in the great procession on Juno 3. The president intimated that his association Vould do all they possibly could to help. The officers also addressed meetings at iVgaio and Kaiwarra, advising the local committees, which aire hard at work throughout the borough of Onslow. The Mayor (Mr. Crump) provided at both meetings. Collecting boxes will be issued only by the Administrative Committee, and each box will be properly ses-letl with the seal of the committee, and marked with the namo and address of the collector, a complete record to he kept of the same; further, ti ese boxes will be opened by the treasurer or some other person appointed by him. The chairman reported that ho had received an offer from Mr. J. (Vllins, of the Labour Department, -o hand ov ®r to the Carnival Committee (on behalf of. the Labour Department) two models of workmen's homos,, which were mads for tho Auckland Exhibition, and which have since been to Now South Wales at the request of the Government of that State. Thise cottages are pcrf;ct models, and will be niccly done up, besides which tho staff of the Labour Department are furnishing each in oak, making them complete dolls' mansions, together with fully-dressed dolls, etc. These complete homes are to be sold for Is. a ticket, and Mr. Collins is organising an army of school workers, none of whom will be over 12 years of age, thus making it entirely a little children's gift.

It is hoped to raise a sum of £500 by this means, which will so to the Carnival Fund. Tho donors nave also agreed that any candidates' committees desiring to sell tickets for these cottages can get same on application, the proceeds of which may be devoted to their own particular candidate's fund. Meeting of the Executive. , A well-attended meeting of the General Executive of tho Carnival Committee was held on Saturday evening, when a great deal of business was got through. A deputation from the Entertainment Committee waited on the meeting; Mr. J. M. Clark stated that several very fine programmes have been arranged, including Mr. Baxter Buckley's pianoforte recital, a dance recital, Miss Beere's pupils' entertainment, Wellington Savage Club, two evenings of musical and elocutionary competitions, concert, Middies, and a dance recital by Miss Chapman's pupils. Tho speaker contended that it would be ;infair_ to ask artists assisting to give their item when part of the hall was being used for a bazaar, despite the fact that the stalls would be closed down, and ho suggested that those entertainments bo held in the Concert Chamber, which Mr. Chateau, manager of "The Violets," has generously offered to give up. Mr. Clarke's suggestion was adopted. ' Mr. Crombie presented a report regarding the Royal Ball on June 30, and Mr. Whit-ford gave a very satisfactory report regarding the big brass band contest on June 5.

Major Corrigan, Chief Marshal, informed the meeting that the procession on June 3 would undoubtedly be the finest ever held in Wellington, and further, that the Trades and Labour Council have been waited upon, and promised to do whatever they can towards the success of the carnival. Some discussion arose regarding the question of protecting the public from bogus canvassers, and it was agreed that no lty to all collecting on their behalf, or .the society without a written authorand that the secretaries of the various candidates' committees be instructed to give proper written authorlfcy to all collecting on their beahlf. The secretary reported that the Colonial Motor Company had donated a motor ambulance wagon for use at the front. The New Zealand Express Company have offered to do all cartage free of charge. Stewart, Dawson and Co. four prizes for the fancy ball; Mr. Cowles, a push bike, to be auctioned; Messrs. Godbcr and Co.j a, three-tier wedding cake, valued £12, and two other cakes as prizes. The meeting terminated at 11 p.m. with the singing of the National Antriem. A Tango Tea, Next Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the Town Hall (large hall) a tango tea will take place. This should appeal to all ladies and those gentlemen who enjoy a novel and inspiriting afternoon s entertainment. The procoeds are in aid of the great patriotio fund for our wounded soldiers and sailors and. those dependent on the New Zealand Forces. The Ladies' Committee who have kindly arranged this novel method of raising funds for the society, assisted by Mrs. R. Wilson, hon. secretary of the Commercial Travellers' Warehousemen's. Merchants', and Cential Uub s Ladies' Committee, have spared no effort to make tho after- ~ entertainment a complete sucCafe Chantant, Those who have not experienced the tani"'w;il°£ a C ° ntinental "cafe chanTWn W ? °PP ort «nity at the lown Hall next Thursday and following nights, where the supporters of the No. -Carnival Queen are inaugurating one to swell the funds of their candidates, tt, will, as far as possible, bo carried out on Continental lines; that is, a *»»"*•«», will occ "P.v the centre of the hall, where orchestra and singers w ill perform the whole evening. Around will bo grouped hundreds of tables for refreshments. Forty ladies will wait at table 111 Dutch costumes, whilst sellors ol sweets, flowers, ctc., will have appropriate fancy dresses. Tho decorations of tho hall will bo lavish and gay, while the following names of artists who have kindly cohsentecl to perform, are sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the musical programme:—Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Mrs Rosewarne, Mrs. Ernest Queree, Miss Rene Queree, and many others. Miss Beere also hag promised items for each evening, whilst the orchestra is tinder tho baton of Mr. M'Lachlan. West Coast "Claim." Reports to hand to-day disclose a highly satisfactory state of affairs, and those interested in the ■ Coasters' "claim" have every reason to congratulate themselves on tho work which is being achieved. Much fresh ground has been, broken, and an air of suppressed excitement is pervading the "camp.' 1 The working staff has been considerably'augmented, and the returns to date have "panned out" surprisingly well. Representatives have been appointed in the various centres, and tho demand for "No. 7" scrip is so keen, that resources are being taxed to the utmost limit, whilst the market is maintaining a steady rise. A "corner" seems imminent, so tho pubho should be wies in time and buy

i up all available "No. 7" without further delay. In response to popular demand, and to meet exigencies, it has been decided to enlist tlio services of a large number of lady workers, who will bo called together this week, 011 a date which will bo duly advertised. The Suburban Oampaign. Saturday afternoon was literally, a "rod letter day" for Petone, and the main street presented an animated appearance for some hours. Scores of residents wearing the red and gold colours demonstrated the fact that tlioy had entered into the spirit of the carnival, and were desirous that, the Hutt Valley candidate (Miss M. Senior) should be brought r'nto prominence. A motor-car, generously donated by Dr. Hoss and Messrs. A. Coles and H. Palmer, and valued at £400, to be disposed of by arfc union, whisked from place to place, carrying an indefatigable committee, whose solicitations wero irresistible. Mobs of young pjirls waylaid passers-by, and good business was transacted b.v all. The Car Committee obtained quite a "scoop" wlien tho members of the Selw3'ii Football Club and their supporteis arrived by train unsuspectingly, and received such support from the visitors that a visit was paid to the football ground later, in case any had been overlooked. The pupils of the Petone District High School Committee have decided to hold a bazaar on "breaking-up" day, May 23, and at the gathering a special choir of 200 children will render patriotic songs. At Lower Hutt, at a recent meeting of the Ladies' Committee, in connection with the Carnival, at which Mrs. D. M. Yeats presided, it was decided to divide the district, into sections _ fbr canvassing purposes. The committee will report progress at its meeting next Friday afternoon. The Trentham Cirl. The boys of the Trefttham camp are desirous of touring the Wairarapa in support of their candidate, Miss M'Cormack, and for this purpose they require the services of ten motor-cars. As soon as they expressed this desire three cars were immediately offered, and iti is anticipated that early next week the balance will be put at their service. Lieutenant-Colonel Potter will he pleased to pass on any offer to the right quarters. Carnival Processions, Every citizen may gjive a helping hand in the .cause by taking part in a procession to be held 011 June 3, and one to take place on June 0. These are ill aid of the Carnival. Each procession will leave the Government Buildings 011 the dates indicated above, at ]0 a.m. sharp. Citizens are asked to communicate with the secretary, Mr. H. J. Gillmore, P.O. Box 474, as all information must reach him not later than Thursday next, May 27.