THE QUEEN CARNIVAL.

Evening Star, Issue 23681, 14 September 1940, Page 18

THE QUEEN CARNIVAL.

TO THE EDITOIt. Sir, —I have just finished reading the report of tho Patriotic Society’s meeting held last night, in which appears strong criticism by the Mayor and Air Barnett of luck of enthusiasm by the public of Dunedin. Alight 1 venture to suggest that a great deal of the fault lies with tho committee iu restricting tho number of queens to three? Take, for instance, the fact that there is no industrial queen. Had such a queen been appointed I feel sure that the industrial section would have been more interested and more keen than they are at present. Tho fact that they have never been consulted iu tie matter oi Appointing queens, and tho fact that the Carnival Committee is full of names of persons who are entire strangers to the public, must have a detrimental effect on the enthusiasm displayed by the public. I contend that to give full effect to this worthy cause—and it is indeed a worthy cause —the rank and file should have been consulted and given adequate representation on tho Carnival Committee. So far ns I can ascertain the only representative tho workers have on tho committee is Mr D. Vorley, a very able representative, but still only one-. Tbc workers in the past have had great experience in raising moneys by_carnival, and it seems a pity that their experience should not be utilised. I personally know of many who would be willing to serve on the committee, but who have not had the opportunity of doing so. Could you enlighten me as to who made the appointments and who authorised them? I feel sure that everyone is willing to help raise the money required, but for Heaven’s sake let us have a representative committee and not one composed of only the elite of tho city. I, as president of a fairly large union, can truthfully say that my union has so far never been approached to give any assistance to the present effort to raise funds. Let us put aside all thoughts of class and get together in a team, as in Mother England, and work for the common good. Take, for instance, the procession on Friday last. • What worker could attend and do his bit at 2.15 in the afternoon? It is ridiculous to expect them to be present. Had the procession been arranged for Friday evening the whole town would have been packed and a great stimulus have been given to the carnival. The whole success of the carnival denends on keeping the interest of the public at key pitch, and that is certainly not being done. Speaking personally, I have been approached only once to purchase a ticket in any of the various art unions. That is a disgrace, and should ho remedied at tho earliest possible date. In conclusion, let me remind the powers that he, “ United we stand, divided wo fall.” Give us the opportunity and we will not fail.—l am. etc., United. September 11. “ I cannot come to the club beanfeast . . . doctor’s orders.” “ Too much exertion is bad for you?” “ No, too much beer.”