PEN CARNIVAL

Evening Star, Issue 23688, 23 September 1940, Page 6

PEN CARNIVAL

AIR FORCE IN THE LEAD APPEAL BY EXECUTIVE As the position of the flags indicates, the Air Force Queen takes pride of place to-day in the big carnival for the “ welcome home ” funds for Otago’s soldiers. In an announcement elsewhere in this issue, the Queen Carnival executive makes a stirring appeal on behalf of the Second N.Z.B.F. rehabilitation funds. The present generation is reminded that Otago did not fail last time (1914-18) because it knew the money was needed. Otago will not fail this time because the money is needed to a greater extent. Even to-day the need is here, and grants are being made for this very purpose for men of the Second N.Z.E.P. and their dependents. The numerous Queen Carnival activities provide the opportunity of building up_ this fund now, so that when our maimed, warshattered men need assistance, that assistance will be available. We who live in safety can do much for those who are protecting that safety at the risk of their lives. Straight-out donations will bo gratefully received by R. D. Stewart, honorary secretary, Otago Queen Carnival Executive, A. and P. Society’s office, Dunedin, Box 84. Telephones 11-031 and 11-063. No donations too small—none too large. NAVY ACTIVITIES. On Thursday, Port Chalmers Town Hall will be the scene of a big concert in aid of the Navy Queen. The whole district is behind the effort, and the concert promises to be the event of the year. Do not forget the Navy art unions, the Austin Ten car, tickets for which are now available at Navy headquarters and stalls, and also the utility art union, tickets also 6d each, prizes ranging fron electric range, free passes on trams, to miscellaneous electric goods. Articles of household use, furniture, etc., are required for the auction sale, and donations will be gratefully received at Navy headquarters, 144 George street, or ring 11-743. The committee will collect. ... ■> At the dug-out in the Octagon (which will bo open daily from noon till 5 p.m.) the staff of Arthur Barnett were in charge to-day. To-morrow the dugout will he stocked and staffed by Miss Duncan’s team. Show your appreciation of this fine gesture by supporting the stall. MOCK COURT. When the mock court was held on Friday some of the defendants were out of town. These are requested to send in their fines to the judge, care of the Commercial Travellers’ Club. In view of the nature of the appeal an unorthodox method is being adopted in that the amount of the fine is being left to the defendant to assess.