QUEEN CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2473, 28 May 1915, Page 7

QUEEN CARNIVAL

YESTERDAY'S POLL HUTT VALLEY CANDIDATE LEADS The polling yesterday upset the positions of the various candidates for the loyal honours. The Hutt and I'etone districts secured the lead yesterday, tho West Coasters getting their candidate into second place, and the Tramway boys falling back into third position. Tho results of yesterday's voting are given below: — Miss A. M. Senior (HnU Valley) ... 1 Miss T. M'Enroe (West Coasters) ... 2 Dr. I'latts-Mills (Tramway Hoys) ... 3 Mrs. Algal' Williams (.St. John Ambulance) •••..•; '1 Miss K. Doughty (Commercial Travellers, etc.) 5 Miss A. M. Palmer (Public Sorviee) (j Miss Low (Combined Drapers) 7 Nurse Everitt (Combined Sports) ... S Miss Doris M'Coruiack (Trentliam Boys) 9 Miss M. E. Roseingravc (Trades and Labour) ■■■■■■■ 10 Miss Jessie Lewis (Young Boys' Society) ....; 11 Mrs. W. H. Smith (Forgct-Me-Not Branch of Overseas Club) 12 Mrs. A. M'Vicar (Highland Society) 13 Mrs. S. Hampton (Residents of Te Aro) ..... l't Miss M'Kegg (Manawatu District)... 15 INTERESTING SIDE-SI-lOW. Ono of tho most interesting sideshows arranged in connection with tho Carnival to be held at Newtown Park next week will be the exhibition of tho Turco-German pontoon which was captured frotu t ho enemy by tho Now Zealanders in their first action at tlia Sue?, Canal. An examination of this ingenious craft, which must have been carried hundreds of miles across tho desert by tho Turks, shows how very well prepared the Germans and their allies wore for every emergency. The pontoon is boat-like in shape, with a fiat bottom, the whole of tho hull being made with stout galvanised sheet iron, maehino riveted. Evidence that the Turks mot with a very lively reception is furnished in the number of bullet-holes that have made a colander of what was a very strong and serviceable boat for tho purposes intended —the bridging of the Canal for the Turkish army to cross over into Egypt. WEST COASTERS' THEATRE. Having had a most valuable and central City site placed at thoir disposal the committee of the West Coasters' Association, who are working hard iii the interests of Miss Teresa M'Enroe, Rare lost no time in utilising the same. Since Monday morning Mr. W. H. Edwards has succeeded in knocking together a make-shift theatre, consisting of a framework of wood covercd in securely with tarpaulins, with a wooden stage, two small dressing rooms behind, and a ticket office in front. It is estimated that the "Diggers' Rest" will accommodate about 500 people. Tho idea will be to run a continuous vaudeville show, each programme to last about half an hour. A good deal of talent has already been booked and tho committee hope to be able to present the class of programme that will satisfy all tastes. In their "Queen" candidate (Miss M'Enroe) they have a singer of unquestionable talent, who will doubtless sing her way into the hearts of the e!e<?tors. All tlio receipts will be devoted to purchasing votes in Miss M'Enroe's interest. A GENEROUS OFFER. The Wellington Patriotic Society has received a most eenerous offer from tho New Zealand Picture Supplies, Ltd.. in connection with the coming carnival. Tlie company has offered to erect a small picture theatre in Newtown Park, exhibit programmes of tho latest pictures nnd manage tho whole show, giving all receipts to the Carnival Fund. This very handsome offer has been accepted by the Carnival Committee with thanks, and a start will be made almost immediately to erect tho theatre. It is understood that pictures will he shown afternoon and evening on all three days of the carnival at the park, and also on other days during the coming month when tho park may be utilised for carnival purposes. "AMOKTJXTA" BOYS ACTIVE. J The lads of the training ship Amokura aro to provide an interesting ex- ' hibit at the Carnival in the Park, Their idea is to reproduce as correctly as possible one of the food depots whic't ' are located by the New Zealand Gov- ' ernment on the Southern Islands foi 1 the relief of castaways, and to indicate j by finger-posts tho manner in which J castaways are able to locate these hav--3 ons of refuge. As most of tho boys > have visited the islands which have these depots they will bo able to reproduce them faithfully. A GREAT NIGHT AT THE CAMP. On Wednesday evening a party fron the City consisting of Professor Cards ton, Miss Marmont, Mrs. Fitzmaurice 1 Mr. and Mrs. M'Laren, Master Jl'C'or v mack, and the soldiers' candidate, Mis: y M'Cormack, visited Trentham. A con 0 cert was given in the largo hall, wliicl 0 was a spectacle to behold. Every cor ner was crowded with a seething mas: of khaki-clad figures, perched up alof in the rafters and ceiling, clinging oi to the windows, and packed close up ti and over a part of the platform, & that it would have required a powerfu t- force to squeeze another person in. o Lieutenant-Colonel Potter honourei > tho company by presiding, and th o Padre (Captain Garner) was actively as g sisting. a A spirit of ripping, rollicking, righ i. royal, whole-hearted enthusiasm pre vailed throughout. Again and agaii tho rafters rang, with hearty Britis! cheers for tho little lady, Mis's M'Coi mack, the soldier boys' Candidate Nc 15. When it was announced that Mis M'Cormack would, assisted by th p other ladies, go through the hall am 3 take up a collection a wild burst c y enthusiasm and universal stretching fo <1 their pockets resulted. ;o The lads showed great kindness i assisting the ladies and the hats wei le passed round and round tho hall amid; 10 jolly badinage from tho boys to one ai le other, and special cheers whon tlio hat ivero reached up to men in the rafter that lio one might escapo from contr bating to tho candidature of thei Queen. At the conclusion of the con cort it was announced that another cor p cert would bo given next Wednesday and arrangements are being macle fc the talent of the camp to givo a big cr tertainment in tho Town Hall, AVellin; 'd ton. Miss M'Cormack thanked th ly boys for their presence, and after "Anl of Lang Syne" was sung on the jnitiativ of the assembled company, tho gros night in camp was closed" by all joir ing in lustily with tho National At thorn. e- QUEEN CARNIVAL DANCE. The committee of the tobacco stall i connection with the Queen Carnival o r " ganised a dance, which took place la ovoiiing in the Kent Terrace Hall l'i the benefit, of their stall. As the n ject was to make as much money ; possible, everything was as simple : possible, and the committee was.fortui k1 ate in being the recipient of se 33 oral contributions for flic supper. f ;ti Scott, of Manners Street, gave generous donation of cakes. TI committee was formed bv Mrs. Sivel Misses Pearcc, Bates, Thompson, C» tornll, Messrs. Stead. K. and S. Col jd King, Archer, Tyler, Fabian. TI ,i chaperoncs were Mcsdames P<-srce u Vi'lula, Mrs. MeaipUm, who is .

charge of tlio tobacco siall, and is as woll Queen Candidate for tho To Aro part of tlio city, was present,, and woro a gown of ivory broclio mado with a draped skirt, and trimmed with pearls and ninoti lace. -Mr. W. M. Lulio was secretary. PUBLIC SERVANTS' PROCESSION. The Public Servants of Wellington are taking a vigorous part in the battle for the Carnival throne, and liavo resolved that if they arc (Ideated bv the "Jack Johnsons" of (heir rivals, il will not, bo for want of trying to win. The tactics of this army include a pro- 1 cession leaving tho Departmental lluiltlings at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday next, a jumble sale at the W.C.T-U. Rooms, Constable Street, opening on tho samo 1 day at, 2 p.m., a stall at tho Town Hall carnival, and also at tho Nowtowu Park ;. carnival, and a "novelty" ball at the Town Hall on Friday, June 11. A feature of tho procession will bo a mock court, by which means it is hoped that, many offenders who can dodge tho statute law will be chascd and lined, ( and, if necessary, re-chased and re- s lined. The residents of Onslow Bor- J ougli have agreed to unito with tho Public Service for Carnival purposes, { tlio terms of the allianco being that tho former assist the latter at tho Town Hall, and conversely at tho Park, j I LADIES' FOOTBALL MATCH. | Considerable interest is being taken , in the ladies' football match, which is i to be played at tho Athletic Park on I Saturday during the interval between I tho senior games. Nurso Everitt's ! team will play in blnck uniforms, and I Miss Maxell's in white. A parado inrough the town will commence at i 1.30. Mrs. Fred. Roberts will referee i in tlio match. YOUNG BOYS'SOCIETY .CANDIDATE ; A very enthusiastic meeting to further the candidature of Miss Jcssio Lewis was held in the Y.M.C.A. last evening, a great number of members of ; tile doling Boys' Society being present. A number of ladies being in at- i tendance it was decided to form a Ladies' Committee. The Town Hall has been secured for June 15 and arrange- 1 nients are well in hand for presenting a first-class concert. The committeo has received considerable encouragement by tho receipt of numerous do- 1 nations. REGIMENTAL BAND ASSISTING. The officer commanding the sth Regiment has given permission for their band to assist in the street performances, in the interests of Dr. PlattsMills's candidature in the forthcoming Queen Carnival. They will parade at Vlatts-Mills's residence in Ahel Smith Street, at 7 o'clock on Saturday night, and will play selections at various points in the main streets, whilst the collectors aro getting busv nith the boxes. WOMEN'S KHAKI CORPS, On Saturday afternoon a monster procession of clothing factory operatives will,-with a brass band, march through the streets. _ There will be a Khaki Corps of ladies who are makers of the uniforms being worn by our soldiers. Bodges will be made and sold en route in support of the candidature of Miss Marion Senior, the Hutt Valley candidate. THE CARNIVAL AND THE TRAMWAYS. The tramway Committee recommended to the City Council last night that the request of the Now Zealand Patriotic Society for a grant from tho council, on account of the anticipated swelling of the tramway icvpeuo through the holding of the Queen Carnival, be not acceded to. _ Councillor R.. A. Wright thought that it was only a fair thing to make some grant to tho society for tho extra work they would bring, The Mayor: The tramway finances are very tender. There is a large capital expenditure. I would like to see a grant if it were possible. Tho clause was adopted. CARNIVAL NOTES. Tho free uso of the Concert Chamber for a concert in aid of tho Wounded Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund was granted last night by the City Council to Messrs. A. and T. Burt's employees. _ A standing general committeo of tlio National Patriotic Society for the Hutt Valley has been appointed, consisting of the Mayors of Hutt and Petone (Messrs. H. Baldwin and J. W. M'Ewan respectively), the town clerks of H.utt and Potone (Messrs. W. B Nicholson and W. J. Gardiner), and Messrs. E. P. Bunny, R. C. Kirk, M. Welch, E. P. Rishwortli, and P. Robert&on. A concert was hold at the Potono Oddfellows' Hall last evening, in support of the candidature of Miss Marion Senior. The building was packed to tho doors, and tho performance was much enjoyed. The following contributed items:—Mrs. J. M'Ewan, tho Misses M. Allan, Milosa, and Eva Cardston Professor Cardston, and Messrs. Walsh, Taylor, Medhurst, ' Miller, Heketa, M'Ewan, and F. V. Rutherford. Tho Petone Orchesti-a rendered selections during tho evening, and Misses Davis ' and Walsh wero the accompanists. At the Lyall Bay Public Hall last i evening a crowded meeting was held to . further the candidature of Mrs. Smith, , tho Overseas Forget-Mo-Not Branch • candidate. Mr. M'Gill occupied the i chair. Professor Cardston and Mr. D. • M'Laren addressed the meeting on bel half of the Patriotic Soaety. Strong ■ committees wero formed and a vigorous > campaign outlined. Musical items were i contributed by tho Misses Fairclough, i Boutielle, Melville, and Messrs. Mil- ) som, O'Kane, and Willis. ' Among the latest offers of help to tho 1 Tramways candidate (Dr. Platts-Mills) is one by Miss Campbell to give an en--1 tertainment in the Town Hall. A horse 5 has also been offered, and will be ex- ' hibited in the streets by a lady rider. The Bristol Piano Company has donated ' a British piano, by Sanies. Mr. Geo. ' Snelson, of Palmerston North, has pre--1 sented a collection of New Zealand 1 ferns. A cuchre party and danco will " be tendered to Dr. Platts-Mills in _St. • Thomas's Hall, Newtowi, this evening. 5 Mr. J. Loivis, secretary of the Patri- ? otic Society, reports the gift by Mrs. 1 i (Dr.) Adams, of The Terrace, of a Sago ! china dinner service, which is said to r i liave originally cost £98 in Italy, to be disposed of for the benefit of the 1 Wounded Soldiers' Fund.