THE CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2480, 5 June 1915, Page 3

THE CARNIVAL

CHILDREN'S DAY AT NEWTOWN

PARK

A GLORIOUS TIME

PROCESSION AT NIGHT

1 Nothing is moro enjoyable to adults than to see tho children thoroughly en--2 joying themselves, and that was to lwvo 3 been seen in perfection at the Patriotic , bociety s Carnival at Newtown Park , jesterday afternoon. Children's Day . was meteorologically what it should have • t>een. liiere was a very heavy fog in the early morning, but by noon the 5 gloom had all cleared away, and the _ sun shone out warm aud bright from a t c 'oudless sky, with never so much as • ? ze P h , yr nlake P lil y the brilliant hued buntine, which gleamed in every direction Tho ground was a trifle damp under-foot, through the rain of the previous evening,' but the going was _ not at all unsafe except for a soft patch here and there. By 2.30 p.m. -n™° Iwve beeu between '1000 and : 0000 children 011 the park, possibly ( more, as it was impossible to estimate tlio number who were scattered about m P. ar tio§ on the surrounding banks and in the Zoo. Admission to the park was free to all, and during the afterth?,re w , as a fair sprinkling' of adults, though not nearly enough to 1 engage the attention of the army of . money-getters and raffle-promoters, who, 1 after Wednesday's experience, must have found the time hanging a little heavy on their hands. Still every stall was occupied by an eager staff of assistants, who allowed no opportunity to catch tho nimble sixpence to pass. The fine fruit stall of the European fiuiterers and fruit firm employees makes a- gallant show in a prominent position, and a little distance away Wardell s well-stocked shop opened the eyes of many as to 'how attractively a temporary stall can be made. Nearly every candidate in the "Queen" competition is represented by a stall hedecked with' tho colours of thoir sovereign, and a 6 each ono of theso is strenuously interested in about a dozen art unions or raffles, for articles varying from a motor-car to a cushion, tlio spectator is not allowed a moment's peace., But it is all for the wounded soldiers, and he who would not give his mite in such a cause has no place in the calculations of Carnival workers. "Have a shy at Aunt Sally. Hero you are, six shots for threepence 1" "Try the famous rocking boat. No danger from submarines!" "Kick the football through the hole, and you get a prize 1" "Have a ticket in the gramaiihone!" "Only' a shilling for this beautiful ring—real poarl and diamonds!" "A trip to Australia for a shilling—fortnight's hotel expenses paid!" "Buy a badge for threepence!" "Here you are—lovely cigars sixpence each, warranted to burn!" "Flowers sixpence a bunch—cut this morning!" "A dressed doll for sixpence—all its underclothing on I" These were only a few of the catch-cries that made up the clamour of the fair. "Whisper," said one hustler. "D'ye see that nay there. It's for tho sheep—a wonderful slieep- 1 - have a guess at its weight for sixpence I" "Mothers, mothers, don't forget tho baby show to-morrow —prizes for fat babies, thin babies, jolly babies, babios that laugh, and those little dears that keep you awake all night. Don't forget. Spleudiidi prizes!" Mothers with babies blushed and giggled at the lure held out to them, and secretly resolved to be present at the show this afternoon. Children's sports. Down below on tho sward members of the Entertainment Committee were busy in getting off a long programme of races for boys and girls. Chief among the officials were Messrs. W. E. Fuller (chairman), J. Doyle, W. Lowe, G. Frost, C. Bary, J. C. Burns, B. N. T. Blake, and A. C. ICitto. The results were as follow:— Boys' Events. —100 yds. (boys nnder 10): John Taylor (Marist Bros. School), 1; John Codyre (To Aro School) and Ernest Macdonald (Island Bay School),' 2. 100 yds. (boys over 10): S. Bidell (South Wellington), 1; N, Dentico (Mount Cook), 2. Sack race (50yds.): J. M'Giniiity (Brooklyn School), 1; P. Steedman (Brooklyn School), 2. Threelegged race (100 yds.): M. Warwick and G. Gibson (South Wellington), 1: J. Money and 8.. Jessep (Newtown), 2. Bun and trcaclo competition: W. Crawford (Clyde Quay), 1; N. Miller (South Wellington), 2. 880 yds. walking race: P. Andrews (Marist Bros. School), 1 • R. M'Kenzio (Newtown School), 2. Egg and spoon race (75yds): D. Petersen (Clyde Quay), 1; N. Dentico (Mount Cook), 2. Pick-a-back raco (75yds.): T. Beckman and S. Bidell (South Wellington) 1; M. Miller and W. Timmings (South Wellington), 2. Boy ■ Scouts. (220 yds.): L. Dunno (St. Paul's), 1; W. M'Gill (St. Paul's), 2. Wheelbarrow race: G. Gibson and M. Warwick (South Welling- i ton), 1. Relay raco: S. Bidell, G. Gibson, J. Amore, T. Beckman (South Wellington), 1; N. Dentice, W. M'Gill, H. 1 Hanson, F. Marpolo (Mount Cook), 2. Girls' Events.—soyds (under 10): Nellie Whisker (Maranui School), 1; Annie Lang (Maranui School), 2. 75 t yds. (over 10): Vera M'Ehvain (New- . town School), 1; Caroline Kistoll (Te ( Aro School), 2. 50yds. (3-legged): ( Vera M'Ehvain and Ivy Page (Newtown), 1; Edith Still and "Arinie John- j ston (Newtown), 2. 440 yds. walking ( race: Connie Dowliug (Te Aro School), 1; Polly Moore (Mount Cook), 2. Egg . and spoon race: Ireno Pike (South J Wellington),' 1; Eileen Johnston (New- , town), 2. Blindfold race: Marjory 1 Wright (Mount Cook), 1; Ivy Pago j (Newtown), 2. Thread the needle rac*: 1 Janie Post (Roseneatli), 1; Vera M'El- , wain (Newtown), 2. 100 yds. handicap: ) Irene Pike (South Wellington), 1; Vera , M'Elwain (Newtown), 2. ! Highland Dancing. J Whilst the sports were in progress ' about a thousand people gathered round tno dancing platform, where a company 1 of juvenile Highland dancers (in cos- ' tume) executed their national dances 1 with airy lightness to the rhythmical ' drone of the pipes. The dancers cn- ' gaged in this diverting entertainment I were: Misses D. Bollons, ilona Bitossi, t Doris Todd, Jane Jellie, Elsie Burns, c Annie Grant, and Campbell (3), and Jlas- f tor Willy Brown. Music was supplied j by Pipers T. Pickett and Young. i

PROCESSION BY TORCHLIGHT

SOME ELABORATE DISPLAYS. Once again the City was reminded last evening that there is a monster Carnival in being. Tho means taken to romind the public of that fact and their duty in connection with it was an illuminated procession, which wended its merry way through tho City streets between 7.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. en route to Newtown Park. Though not 50 elaborate'or so long as Thursday's splendid display, thero were some capital features in last night's show. "Help tho boys who arc helpftig'you!" wa.s au emblem of tho foremost tableau that hit the nail on tho licad, and doubtless caused many a reluctant coin to fall into tho jingling boxes that protruded on every hand. ■ The central figure, pi'rched high up on a lorry, was a stout John Bull, who was surrounded by representatives of tho Allies and supported by a number of soldier girls in khaki. "1513," a notorious subnwi»«, cams til lljft tiip for FurOirr Buppdiea—of coin—and iu order that

her identity would bo known was gaily illuminated by Japanese lanterns. Tlio baseball team wont in . for., burlcsquo costumes of ii vividly comical order, and were followed by a pretty group of black and white pieneEtes, who walked the whole of the way to tlio Park, and then sLarted to work as though they had covered the distance per motor. The "l'orget-Mc-Nots" (a branch ol the Overseas Club) made a pretty picture, seated oil a lorry under the rosy glow of festoons of Chtuoso lanterns. Behind them came the Hutt Valley's khaki contingent, boasting an illuminated lorry, which bore the Ijold frontispiece: "From the Sheep to. the Soldiers," a dovico illustrative of tlio proccss of manufacturing khaki cloth as turned out in the Wellington Woollen Company's mill at I'etone. It goes without saying that the Valley's "Queen" candidate (Miss A. M. Senior) found a comfortable throne in a motor-car. Labour outdid itself by illuminating its lorry with strings of coloured electric lights. 'J lie "Queen" candidate was seated 111 state in the centre, whilst suspended over her head was an electric-lit crown. TJie mock battleship H.M.S. New Zealand made a great show, with her port and starboard lights making red and green eyes at tho public. On the slightest provocation a broadside would bo tired at no one in particular to tho immense delight of tho small boj-6 who could well be persuaded that a shorogoiug ironclad had been evolved with which to pulverise tho enemy. An ambulance motor well filled with smiling nurses brought up the rear. Undar the Electric Light, Newtown Park presented a very gay scene after the procession, and the crowd that followed in its wake arrived. Though the air was foggy and the turf damp, there was no flagging in the efforts of anyone concerned to "raise tho wind" for the fund, and one could not move half a dozen yards without being oit'her directly charged or adroitly outmanoeuvred by some fair rattier. The stalls appeared to be doing a fair amount of business, and tho sideshows attracted many. An expected display, of fireworks did not take place. Perhaps the most amusing side-show was the Carnival Court, which was kept in session throughout tho evening, thanks to a particularly wakeful lot of constables, who, taking ono consideration from another, did not agree with Gilbert that "a policeman's life is not a happy one." It was with peculia; glee tuafc they arrested Mr. F. W. Manton tor absenting 'himself from homo since the carnival began. Mr. D. C. Bates, who gave the name of Robert otout and said he was a judge by profession, was arrested on a charge'of interfering with the weather, and criminally shutting off the sun and turning 011 the water on Thursday evening—a. very common offence with the prisoner. An unsophisticated reporter was arrested, and charged "withy'being seen loitering round taking; notes of value." Ho pleaded that it was his first offence, and he asked to be admitted to probation, whereupon Mr. Justice Fitegibbon fined him half-a-crown for "being too familiar with the procedure of the Court, 1 ' and another half-crown "for a certain boldness displayed in attempting to bribe counsel with chocolates." Another pressman, who said ho was a painter, was arrested for attempting to take money from the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), and for being successful in that heroic act he was complimented and fined heavily. Another youth of immaculate address was fined one shilling for parting his hair in the middle, and a further shilling for suggesting that his good locks would weigh with the jury. 1 ho Court was in fine form all round, and the fines formed a very substantial contribution towards tho Commercial Travellers' "Queen" candidate fund. _ It should bo mentioned that tho National lleserve Band, under Sir. W. Jupp, headed the procession, and played a number of selections at the park. A Lost Trophy. It was reported at a late hour that a valuable whito side-board centre, which was being raffled 011 Jliss Senior's behalf, had been lost during the evening. The finder is requested to return it as soon as possible to oithor of the lion, secretaries, Messrs. J. Lowis or W. J. Colley.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Messrs. Burns, Pliilp and Company, Limited, have made through the medium of the Public Service Queen candidate their contribution to the Carnival funds in the form of a grand tour to Papua and German New Guinea (lately occupied by the Australian iorces( via Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns (including the famous Bowen Falls), Port Moresby and New Guinea ports. The trip may be taken within a period of six mouths, and to enhance tho attractive olfer £10 expenses money is buing added by tho Public Servants, who aro now engaged in disposing of tickets at Is. each.

Included in tho 100 prizes given in uit> monster art union of the Oommercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association is a first-class return trip to Sydney, including ten days' hotel expenses, available any t-imo during the next twelve months.

At the conference of New Zealand Beekeepers yesterday a bos containing some l!)lb. of beeswax, donated by Mrs. L'almer, was auctioned in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The sum of £5 was raised as the result of repeated sales, and it was decided to give the' suni towards the candidature of the Civil Service nominee for Queen of ths Carnival, Miss Palnior. It may be menturned that there is no relationship between the donor and the Queen candidate.

Among the articles being raffled in aid of the fund for the wounded soldiers is a very fine chemical balance presented by Mr. Tlios. Ward, of The ierrace, who originally imported the balance from England at a cost of £20. Is has been pointed out that tliese scales, which are of exquisite workmanFillip, would be a useful adjunct to the scientific equipment of the Hospital Ship. The balance is now on view at the Bristol Piano Co.'s warehouse, where tickets in the raffle may. be obtained for a shilling each. The Entertainment Committee of the Wellington Queen Carnival have organised, in connection with the series of entertainments they are controlling during the course of the carnival, a three days' musical and elocutionary competition, the day sessions of which are to be adjudicated over by Messrs. Harcus Plimmer and G. Osborne, whilst the finals at the evening sessions are to be judged by the audience. The competitions are to he held in the Concert Chamber, on June 17, 18, and 19, and entries are advertised to close on Juno 12. A special sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. W. E. Fuller, J. M. Clark, J. K. Helliwell and It. K. Lyon (secretary) are controlling the festival, and it is hoped that all those who possess talent, will compete and thus assist towards swelling the carnival fund. Syllabus and all particulars are obtainable from the secretary, Mr. R. K. Lyon, c.o. Gaulter, Dykes and Co., 149151 Featherston Street.

In tho park this afternoon and evening tho JJock Court, organised by the Commercial Travellers' Association will again be in full swing. The success of this function on Thursday and last evening ensures a large attendance of the public, winch lias derived groat amusement from tho absurdities of tho charges and addresses of tlio "Judge" and the "Crown Prosecutor." Tho West Coasters' entertainment palace on Lambton Quay will from Monday next be a keen competitor in moving pictures, and they will exhibit for the public benefit a picture never bri'flvf. ahmvu to Hi® Walhagtcn public, IChis fijeturs is one oi the .Wostdswd

Jubilee, and contains amongst the interesting parts of the film reproductions of the late Mr. Seddon and many other Now Zealand notables. Besides this tho {>üblic are promised a host of varieties in all forms right oil to the end of their season. The tea-rooms, under the management of Mrs. Talbot and her lady helpers are acknowledged to few equals. On Monday evening a night of enjoyment is on the cards, and that is a real West Coast "social." This evont has always been, in Wellington and elsewhere, an unparalleled success. Last year the West Coast Association decided to abandon their annual event becauso of the war, but ask this year that it be made a greater success than ever, as every pjtmy is for the one object—the wounded soldiers. Those who do not dance will be admitted to the gallery for the small charge of one shilling. Tho publio are requested to watch the papers for future changes, which are promised to them.

Tho Public Servants can in no way be charged with lack of enthusiasm a's regards their operations in support of their Queen candidate, Miss Palmer, and one and all are working zealously to secure her election. Tho novelty ball, which is to be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening next., under vice-regal patronage, is said to be meeting with tho ■widest support, and promises to be the successcs of the season. The Prime Minister, members of Cabinet, and Sir Joseph Ward Lave intimated tlieir intention to be present, and Mesdame3 Massey and Herdman will act as chaperones. To further tho candidature of the Hutt Valley representative, Miss Senior, a gymnastic display and entertainment was given at .tlie King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, last evening, under the auspices of the Hutt Gymnastic and Social Club. At Petono a lecture was delivered by Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P., at tho Empiro Theatre, on "The Latest Phases of the War." Thero was a fail attendance at both gatherings. One of the big factors in tho New Zealand Patriotic Society's Carnival promises to bo the auction sales of goods presented to the society direct to bo turned_ into money for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Tho public arc reminded that -though a very largo proportion may not be privileged to take an active part at- Llio front in tho defence of the Empire, thero may be some who have sometlung that is" of little use to thorn which others may be prepared to pay for. It may bo a .section of unocfiiiaied lawl.on jfMoh tie

owner has been paying rates for years, an unworn watch, a trinket of jewellery, a picture from an overladen wall anything! All will be sold, and every penny realised will be paid into the big provident fund that is being established for those who may return unable to resume their ordinary avocations. _ Those who have anything at all to dispose of are advised that they can send it to .the sale room in the Windsor Hotel Buildings (late Schneidemann's), where officials will be in attendance from 9 a.m. each day to tako delivery. If thoy cannot bring tliein down, a message or a. telephone ring t<l Mr. C. H. Osmond (National Mutual _ Buildings), the secretary of the auction branch, will produce a Boy Scout messenger. Already two sections of land, two pianos, one pianola, some Jewellery, and pictures have been promised. It is hoped to make a start with the auction .sales on Monday. Local auctioneers have offered to conduct the sales without charge. TO-DAY'S EVENTS. PROCESSION, BABY SHOW, AND BAND CONTEST. A largo number of shopkeopers, who have a perfect right to keep open this afternoon and evening, have decided to loyally support the Carnival by closing their premises, thus leaving their assistants to go forward with the good work to-day. Thursday's grand procession is to bo repeated this afternoon, leaving the Government Buildings at 1.30 p.m. sharp for the Park. Instead of proceeding by way of Cuba Street the procossion will go by way of Couricnay Placo nnd Kent Terrace. . At the Park a. band contest will be held, lor which all the local bands have entered, and which will probably extend into, the eveniug. . The judge will- bo Mr. Albert Wado, of Wangnnui, who will bo assisted by Lieut. T. Herd as supervisor, Mr. T. H. Ooltman as timekeeper, and Mr. Payne as judge of instruments. At 3 p.m. a -harriers' race will start from the Park. For this event some 52 entries liavo been received, which entry is said to constitute a rccord for Wellington. Tho courso is from tho Park round tho Queen's Drive to Island Bay and back to the Park b.y way of tho main gates, finishing in tho centre of tho grounds. Another attraction will be the baby show, in which prizes are offered, Prizes will be given for the best Jabioa uador 3i 6i 0, and 12 months,

for the best weight-for-age baby, anit for tue jolliest baby. Tv.'o silver cups have been donated (by Mr. Frank Grady and Edgar and Co.) for the best boy and girl babies in the show. One of tte prizes is a dozen photographs of tho winner, offered by Mr. Alan Spker.