THE CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 144, 14 March 1921, Page 9

THE CARNIVAL

CONCLUSION ON SATURDAY GOVERNOR-GENERAL ATTENDS

The Community Club Carnival was concluded on Saturday, large crowds being present at both the afternoon and evening sessions. The carnival has had a smccesful week. From the time of commencement the public has worthily supported the aims and objects of the venture; and although on Saturday no details as to the proceeds were available for publication, it is anticipated bv those concerned that the total amount made will be large. The sideshows—especially t'he war museum, which was a unique and remarkable exhibition of war trophies—were popular throughout, and the various stall-holders are to be congratulated on their work. The Town Hall on Saturday was crowded from early in the afternoon. At 3 o'clock a display of dancing was given by the pupils of Mr. Joe and was much appreciated. evening, "The Gay Gambols,” a talented company of entertainers, presented by Mrs. Abbott Russell, produced a bright and clever entertainment. The Senior Cadet competitions in the big hall during the afternoon attracted a great deal of interest, and the display given by the cadets was very fine. The Technical College Cadets put up a splendid record, winning five out of eight events. Shortly after 8 o’clock, His Excellency tlhe Governor-General (Viscount Jellicoe) arrived, accompanied by Lady Jellicoe, to present the prize cups and trophies to the winning team leaders in the military competitions. In making the presentation, His Excellency referred to tlhe Territorial system, and to the valuable work it was doing in training lads to become efficient soldiers, fit to defend their country should ?he He stressed the need for a comprehensive system of defence, and paid a tribute to the work that was being done by those who had the interests of the community club scheme at heart. At tho conclusion of the GovernorGeneral’s speech, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke. C.M.G.), called for cheers for Their Excellencies, w'hich were given enthusiastically. His Excellency then presented the prizes. After a walk round ilhe various stalls and sideshows, Lord and Lady Jellicoe went to the Concert Chamber and listened to the "Gay Gambols" until the conclusion of the entertainmenT.

Shortly after ten o’clock, the concluding 'hour of the carnival, Mr. A. G. Wallace commenced to auction the goods left over in the various stalls. The bidding was fairly brisk, and all manner of articles were disposed of. Boxes of chocolate were sold at more than treble their cost price, and the other goods auctioned were many and varied. The public entered into the spirit of the thing, and the auctioneer had no trouble in getting bids. In the opinion of the secretary (Mr. Hill), and the members of the Carnival Committee, the carnival has been a marked success, and it is hoped that by it the Community Club will soon become an accomplished fact.

Details of the cadet tournament winners are: —

Physical Drill.—First place: Company No. 116 (Wellesley College), Company Sergt.-Major D. Earle, Cadets Griffin, Gavin, Mitchell, Clifford, Shields, Barton, Cachemaille, Thwaites, Naismith, Wilby, Cooper, and Blakeney. Second: Company 30a (Technical College). Third, Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.). Squad Drill.—First place: Company 30a (Technical College), Company Sergt.Major R. F. Osborne, Cadets Morris, Bennett (2), Wilson, Booth, Ferguson, Carwell-Cook, Chase, Williamson, Avery, Hutchison, P. Wilson. Second: Company 39a (Wellington South). Third: Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.). Tug-of-War.—First place: Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.), Sergt.-Day, Cadets Taylor, Irvine, Cuelly, Isaac (2), Serverson, Wotten, Burley,. Sergeant, Newman. Second: Company 30a (Technical College). Rifle Exercise.—First place: Company 30a (Technical College), same team as in squad drill. Second: Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.). Route March.—First place: Company 30a (Technical College), same team as in squad drill. Second place: Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.) and 30b (Technical College), a Signalling (Semaphore).—First place: Company 30a (Technical College), same team as in. squad drill. Second: Company 31 (Y.M.C.A.). Morse—First place, Company 30a (Technical College), same team as in squad drill. Bugle Competition.—First Group Band. Company 30a (Technical College) won the Frandi Shield for the highest aggregate of points, while Company 116 (Wellesley) won the Frandi Shield for the highest number of pointe in physical drill. Company 30a also won {the Rhodes Cup for the grand aggregate in the first four events.