CARNIVAL QUEEN.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2490, 17 June 1915, Page 3

CARNIVAL QUEEN.

POSITION OF CANDIDATES MISS SENIOR STILL LEADS Tho. counting of the votes in the Car-* nival Queen contest took some time last evening, and disclosed some interesting changes. Miss Senior, the Hufjt Valley candidate, is still at the top of the list, but Miss M'Kegg (Manawatu), who was fourth oil tho previous day, is now in second place, while Miss Doughty (Commercial Travellers), who was second, is now 'third. Miss M'Enroe, who was eighth on Tuesday, "was yesterday voted into fifth place. Mrs. Algar Williams (St. John Ambulance) is in the seventh position. The results .of yesterdays polling show as under:— Miss A. M. Senior (No. 14), Hutt Vallev „ Miss M'Kegg (No II), Manawatu ...... 1 Miss K. Doughty (No. 8), Commercial Travellers ■, ® Miss low (No. 2), Combined Drapers 1 Miss Jl'Enroe (No. 7), West Coasters 5 Miss Doris M'Cormack (No. 15), lienthnm Boys Mrs. Algar Williams (No. 1), St. John Ambulance ' Nurse Everitt (No. 9), Combined Sports 8 Miss A. M. Palmer (No. 13), Public Service * Dr. Platts-Mills (No. 10), Tramway Mts 'Vicar (No. P. Highland Society 11 Miss Jessie Lewie (No. 4), Toungßoys Mrs S °W <V H. Smith"(No.'l),'"Overseas Club 13 Mi« M. E. Ro-semgrave (No. l_), 'Trades and Labour Mrs. S. Hempton (No. 5), Te Am Residents *

SUBSTANTIAL GIFTS. Mr. Joseph Lewis, general secretary of the Patriotic Society, has received advice that a lady has made a gift on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers Fund ot a property in the Waikato district worth £4000. He has also recemd a letter from a dairy farmer at Eketahuna offering his daiiy farm as. a going concern, at a price which will return, a profit of £1000 to the funds when the property is resold. The writer states that the area of the farm is .76* acres and the stock comprises 2o dairy cows and 4 horses. On it there is a six-oomed shed of six bails, with concrete floors and milking machines driven by electric motor, also a motor ehed. .Phe executive of the' society is to meet to consider the best means of disposing of the Waikato property, to ensure a maximum benefit being derived by the fund. Ihe proceeds are to be devoted to the caudidature of one of the Queens. A WATERLOO NIGHT. The committee of the Wellington Patriotic' Society have decided to mark the centenary.of the Battle of Waterloo (tomorrow) by submitting a special patnotio programme *at the concert in the evening. TheTe will "be patriotic songs, choruses, and musical selections, .and the committee have issued pressing invitations to His Excellency the Governor, the Prime Minister, and' Sir Joseph Ward to be present.

CARNIVAL AT LEVIN. Levin was en fete yesterday when a splendid carnival was held to favour tie "Queen" candidature of Miss . MKeg;, the nominee of the Manawatu district. Among those present were Messrs. H. G. Hill- (chairman), E. T. Doddrell (vicechairman), and Professor Cardston, of the Wellington Patriotic Society, who irer# given a warm welcome by the Mayor (Mr. B. R. Gardener). A very elaborate procession initiated the fete, which was favoured with, superb weather conditions. On the carnival grounds Mr. Hill made a ringing patriotic speech, in the courso of which hie referred to the work of the 'Wellington Patriotic Society and its motives for initiating the Carnival in Wellington. Mr. E. T. Doddrell also spoke in lighter vein. There were about 2000 present, and a very jolly ddy was spent in the playful hut effective extraction of money from all who were present. A mock court was in session throughout the afternoon, presided over by Judge T. C. Vincent. Mr. J. Johnston was fined ss. for working less than two hours a day. Mr. 11. G. Hill had to pay a guinea for assisting the Wellington "Queen" candidates- to the detriment of the chancc-s of Miss M'Kegg. A local resident who admitted. without parley that his nape was Brown whs fined for not sweeping the Germans off the sea without the aid of the British Navy. A fine of 255. was imposed upon Mr.' J. Prouse for keeping blood horses .without sufficient provocation, and Mr. C. J. Pyke had to hand the Court clerk .10s. for boasting of his ■ability to deliver bowls by either hand with equal facility. A live babyauction.resulted in the sum of ,£25 being netted. The auctioneers were Mrs. Gardener and Messrs. A. Jacobs and W. Eccleton.

' One of the features of the gathering ■was a speech by a Native nameil Kaipa Roera, who said he was pleased to be able to take part in the upholding of the Union Jack, which bad stood for freedom ever since it wa6 hoisted in NewZealand. It w.i 6 the duty of Maoris to assist the Empire, and already they had sent 500 men to the front, and were prepared . to send a thousand more if they were needed. (Applause.) He was glad to be associated with the Carnival, and toped it would be a great success. Whilst the boys were fighting for tibem at the front we should be fighting for them at home. Greetings! Mr. Tuti M'Donald, another Maori, mads a fighting speech, callin? on all to assist the nobie cause. The British Has bad always stood for freedom, justice, and fair play, and they were prepared to fight to upheld it even if it took the last Maori in New Zealand. (Applause.) An inspiriting halca was danced by a number of Natives to give added emphasis to the patriotic sentiments of those who had spoken for the race. Tho sporting spirit that permeates the Carnival workers was never more forcibly in evidence than at Levin, where the spectacle was presented of the rival "Queen* candidates, Nurso Everitt, Mrs. Smith., Mrs. Al.gar Williams, Miss Low, and Dr. Platts-Mills, working all tbey knew for their Manawatu rival (Miss M'Kegg).

FANCY DRESS,,SKATING. • The Combined Drapers' candidate for Qufeea of the" Carnival will get a big lift towards the top 01 the poll as the result of a grand fancy dress and poster skating carnival, which opened , in. the Palace Skating Rink last night. ' The committeo had spared no pains to make their carnival known, and the result was that a very large crowd wended its way to.the hall in Vivian Street at an early hoiir in the evening; Shortly after 7 o'clock a grand procession was formed at the Bristol Piano Co., Lambton Quay, and a fancy dress parade was made down the Quay and towards the hall. This atIracted a good deal of attention, and induced many io go on in the hope of having a rollicking time with the skaters. It was estimated that between (50 and 800 got into tho rink, and for the main part 1 participated in the skating. The spectators' galleries were, however, at all times crowded. The costumes worn were both quaint, weird and beautiful, although it was 'noticeable that the numerous pretty girls who arc assisting Miss Low's candidature had adopted bright and attractive fancy dresses. The skating was fascinating to watch, for excellent music was provided, and waltzing and two-stepping on skates were indulged in on numerous occasions. Prizes were given for best dressed skaters, most original costumes, etc., and in addition skating races were got off, mid some exciting sport was witnessed. Fifty pounds' worth of prizes are being donated by tho committee, and the public do tho judging, this being an added pleasure. The skating carnival will be again held . this w ening, when the remaining prizes will be awarded. The prize-winners were as follow:— T.ady's povter dress, Mrs. ,T. Nathan, 1 ("The' Dominion"). Gentleman's poster dress: Mr. .T. Maine, 1 ("Green Stripe Whisky"). Lndv's Fancy Dress: Miss Gladys Smith, 1 ("Indian Sq naw"). Gentleman's fancy dress: Mr. HcmpI ton. 1 ("Wedding Cake"). Ain't original costume: Mr. Beale, 1 } ("Clown"). Most comical .cosluine: Mr. Beale, 1 I rcbw»"i

ENTERTAINMENT IN HIS MAJESTY'S. The' entertainment to be given under tho auspices cf the Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association at His Majesty's Theatre on Friday afternoon, promises to be ono of tlie most attractive presented during the Carnival. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, in addition to according her patronage, has signified her intention of being present. Tho programme is a very unique oH', and will introduce Miss K. Doughty, Carnival Queen candidate, as the hostess. This lady's drawing-room is specially provided tor the reception of ninny of the best known entertainers of Wellington who will for two hours present items of interest to the audience. Tho box plan is at the Bristol Piano Company's, where seats can. be reserved for one shilling each. With a view to popularising this particular appeal on belmlf of our wounded soldiers and sailors the management has decided on charging one price for all part? of the theatre. A very large number of tickets have already been sold. THE SOLDIERS' CANDIDATE. ' Lieultenant Nimino is making strenuous efforts to interest the citizens in the candidature of MiH> Doris M'Cormack, the Trer.tham lads' nominee. Lieutenant Nimmo, speaking to a reporter, stated that the workers' on behalf of Miss M'Cormack were, considerably handicapped by arriving comparatively late in the field, and as far as Wellington was. concerned were met with very strongly organised committees woTking on behalf of the various other candidates. The soldiers, he said, are absolutely enthusiastic, but it. was tho general public that should rise to the occasion as well, and he was desirous of arousing their enthusiasm. The soldiers were determined- to "win out," on the principle that t.he "red, white, and blue"—the colours of their candidate—had never yet been beaten. Such frequent appeals hod been made to them and been so liberally responded to that he< was almost ashamed to send concert parties out to the camp. Not that the "boys" would not subscribe further—they were only too willing to do so—but it was fitting that the citizens should do their share. A great deal of the money subscribed had been given by the soldiers themselves, and this was uot as it should be. The Wairarapa had responded nobly, and on June 21 a unique flag, bearing the signatures of His Excellency the Governor, Colonel Potter, the officers of the Expeditionary Forces, and Sir Walter Buchanan (honorary colonel of the 17th Regiment). was to be sold by auction. "I make this appeal to the public," said Lieut. Nimmo, "on behalf of. the boys in camp and those at the front, for the soldiers are very anxious that their candidate should win."

. THE CARNIVAL BAZAAR. There was a very large attendance at the Carnival Bazaar in the Town Hall last evening, and business of a lucrative character was in full swing up till 10 p.m. The animating sccne, with its gay stalls,, bedizened with the. colours of tlie "Que,en" candidates and shoals of pretty wheeillers. is' one that people should not miss—particularly people who have a few shillings that they'would like to devote to the fund that is to help to square tho big account owin;* to the brave men wlio are fighting in Turkey for the liberty or a world, Bright music, lively conversation, laughter, and the merriest, form of bartering goes forward the whole time. The Carnival will be open free to the public this afternoon, and in the evening the audience is to judge the winners ot the various Carnival competitions.

TUESDAY'S MATINEE. Mr. W. J. Colley reported yesterday that tie money taken at the doors of the Opera House, the bo.v office (in the ordinary way), and the tickets 6old by the "Cinderella" girls amounted to .£9B. That amount, in addition to the .£BB 15s. realised by the auction salp, makes a. progress total of ,£IBG 15s. There is still a good deal of ticket money to come in from the various "Queen" Committees and there are more articles to be sold in connection with this particular effort. BAZAAR AT PETONE. A gigantic bazaar was opened et Petone yesterday, and is to be continued nightly until the end of the week. The proceeds are to be used to further tho candidature of JJiss Senior for Queen of the Carnival. Tli6 Oddfellows' Hall was crowded in 'the afternoon and evening. The following are tho stall-holders!-No. 1 (fancy stall): Mis?es Kouse and Stickells; No. 2: Jlesdames Warren, Bryan, and Miss Senior'; sweets: Miss H'Ewa?! tobacco: Mr. Cohen; tearooms: Ill's. Robertson ; flower stall: Miss Morris; Jloyal stall: Ifesdames Griffiths and Boyd; raffles: Messrs. Forsyth and Robinson; side shows: Messrs. Bond, Barnett, Smith, and Leadbetter. Messrs. Forsyth, and Bond erected the stalls. THE MOCK~3OURT, ' Truculent "policemen" with ■ fearsomely. bedaubed visages and borrowed uniforms of sorts made boot upon respectable citizens in and about Chew's Lane last night. In this place the Carnival High Court of Justice heard causes and tried and convicted by summary jurisdiction the several persons indicted for fantastic offences against the law as interpreted by the learned "judge." Usually the captives paid the fines without remonstrance, and the court must have declared a good profit on tile night's work.

CONCERT CHAMBER FIXTURES, Thursday, June 17: Musical and eloca tionary Competitions. Friday, June 18: Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Saturday, June 19: Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Monday, June 21: Amateur Choral Club. , Tuesdar, June 22: Amateur Choral Club. " Wednesday, June 23: "Charley's Aunt" Club, and Miss Saunders's Dance Recital, Thursday, June 2i: Concert, Savage Club. Friday, June 25: Instrumental Recital, Miss Hanify, Miss Walters, and Mr. Meier.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Mr. W. J. Colley reports that the National Deserves drill competition is creating a greait deal of interest. He anticipates that nearly every company in the Wellington district will be represented. The competition will take place on Saturday, July 3. The children of the Mangaroa School snbscribed for a doll to be presented to the Carnival Bazaar for the Hospital Shin Funds. The, doll is dressed as a Belgian, and has been handed over to Dr. Platts-Mills's stall to be raffled. It is hoped that a substantial sum will bo the result of the children's efforts. Tho combined sports bodies are holding a monster hard up dance -in the Large Town Hall on Wednesday next. The function, promises to be very larpely attended, and should be one of the hits of the Carnival. The members of a first-class orchestra have offered their services, and given a fine night tho large hall should be .well filled. The Maori concert to bo given in the Town Hall next Wednesday, in aid tf the New Zealand Patriotic Fund, is already creating a great deal of interest. The programme includes hates, poi dances, solos, duets, quartets, games, etc., much of which will be new to many people. The concert is under the patronage of their Excellencies Lord and Lady Liverpool, the Premier, and members of the Government, Sir Joseph Ward, His Worship tho Mayor, and leading citizens. During an interval at the Grand Opera House last night, Mr. Barry Lupino, of the Cinderella Pantomime Company, put up for auction various articles which realised a total sum of .£SO Is. Gd. for the Carnival Fund. A flag given by (he Ti'cntham boys brought over .£lO. The Watchmakers' Union ha.* donated a tea and soffee service, valued at .£ls ! 155., to be raffled in the interests of the Trades and Labour candidate (Miss RcsciiK'ravp). Tho committee has also published a small pictorial souvenir, which is being sold at a small sum. Tho success of women police was illustrated when Die Petone Ladies' Mock Court onened its session last evening, in aid of funds for the Hutt Valley Queen candidate, and a lengthy charge sheet was put through. Among the many crimes dealt with— "walking into it whilst wearin" a ha'." "putting on flesh," etc.—Mr. Kirk was charged with carrying a euapiuicus-looktu:' bos, prabiba oonUia.

ing a bomb. One young man was fined 10s for being unmarried; another was penalised to the extent of 2s. for falling in lovo with an arresting constable. Other charges were "leaving a business to look aflte.r itself/' "knocking bjlna.iu balls about," "resisting tho police, etc. Tho affair was very successful, and JJ.is Honour (hits. Casey) apparently gave every satisfaction in tho role of judge. It i 6 understood that the National hewsrve of Wellington is donate » bedspread valued at -CSO to the \ rentham Boys' candidate (Miss Doris M Connack)« Several of the committees of "Q u * el ] candidates are said to have applied to the Patriotic Society to have the daw for tho closing of the poll (June 21!) postponed for a week. As forward arrangements in connection with the coronation ceremony have been made it is not likely that this will be done. At present all that can be 6aid about the matter is tnat the proposal is mller consideration. A "hard-up" --ml was given in the Victoria Hall Might in support ot the. candidature A Mrs. W. 11. Smith for Queen of the Carnival. Oyer GO couples were present, and the prizes lor tho best "hard-up" costumes (2) were presented by Mrs. Smith. . The Wellington Footballers' Association have arranged an excellent programme for their carnival at the Basin Reserve on Saturday afternoon and evening. Die events set down include: Highland dancing, Harriers' races, ladies' fancy costume football match, shooting match, representative football match, electric light display, and daneing. Three brass bands will be in attendance. Eastbourne's Patriotic Carnival, which is to be held at the seaside borough on Saturday promises to'be a huge success. A splendid programme of entertainments, sidf-shows, and novelties is promised, and arrangements have been made for special excursion steamers (the late boat leaves Kona Bay at midnight). Each holder of an admission ticket will be entitled to vote for anyone of the 15 candidates, a'nd the candidate polling tho highest number of votes will derive the benefit of the whole of f.lie funds raised. Mr. Culford Bell and Miss Betly Purdom and their pupils will present a programme of 6hort plays and elocutionary items in the Kilbirnio Hall this evenin". The nroceeds are in aid of tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund. 'Pile Baby Queen Coronation, a beautiful ceremony by the children, will bo nresented in the Town Hall on Saturday, June 28. at 3 p.m., to honour the wive 3 and children of the men who are fighting at the front. This Queen Coronation :'s under the patronage of Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool; The Carnival Competitions begin in tho Concert Chamber to-day. At 9.-10 a.m. the recitation for ladies will be taken, at 11 a.m. comes the musical monologue for men, at 11.40 a.m. patriotic prepared speech; 2 p.m.. song for men; 2.30 p.m., humorous recital for men: 3.1 A p.m., recitation for girls under 12 and 4.10 p.m., song for girls under 10. In the evening the finals for the «bovo will be taken, together with the National Song for Indies and recitation for bovs nndor lfi. Tho nudionce is to judge the finals. Mr. Donald M'Lean has forwarded a cheque for .€SOO to the Mayor for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.