CARNIVAL NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1718, 29 May 1917, Page 3

CARNIVAL NOTES.

Another enthusiastic meeting of combined committees was held in the Council Chambers last night, presided over by the Mayor, Air J. Chrystall. * * » * Air \V. E. Barber reported, on behalf of the horse events committee. The H.C. Stewards bail everything in order, even to assistance by the Club Secretary, fur the events. Ail prizes in the horse events are cash, and will be paid out after each event. Air J. Claris reporied on behalf of the Athletic Committee. All events well in hand, and in charge of suh-commillees. Air Hanlon has collected ,t'7 10s in cash prize money, and hopes to bring the total to £lO. ■*: * * . * The Alayor offered to give a prize of two guineas to the person gues-,-Jng the total gross takings ol the Carnival. Guesses Is each. :S * » Mr Hornhlow reported that Ibe Concert Committee had arranged a capita! programme. The first portion of the programme would consist of miscellaneous items, and the second half by Mrs Lonisson’s (Palmcrslon) All Bia’ck Concert Parly. Tickets wen 1 going off like luit cakes. The Ladies’ Refreshment Committee decided to entertain lhe performers af supper. 4 * * Cash prizes in all events -and no hang-lire trophies. Entries are coming in good-oh for the decorated events. All decorated events will he seen in the procession, and the judging will take place in front of the gram! stand on the course directly alter the procession reaches the stand. Messrs Chrystall, Rainc, \V. E. Barber and Hornhlow were elected an executive committee. * ’* Air Kellow has done famously with I in* hemp donations. II I lie grade is right, these gifts will total upwards of £H) in value. One miller (Mr Bock) gave a cheipie for £.IU in lieu of hemp. Hats oil’ to (he millers. Suppose iFs a wet day.’ Well, you can’t slick the Commit toe. it rude Boreas and Jupiter Pluvius frown, the committee has made arrangements with Old Sol. The horse and alhlelic events will take place either the following Wednesday or Salnrday. Do you gel (hat! But a Paddy’s Market will he held in (he Town Hall to quit the perishable goods, and there will still he high jinks within shelleml walls, if it rains in torrents. In order to attract outsiders, the Carnival will he brought under the notice of the Palmerston and district public by advertisement in the .Palmerston Paper. The Sanson tramway and Railway Department are to he asked to delay the railuuv service, to afford outsiders more lime ai Ihe Carnival. Who said the Maoris were noi to participate By the simile of Ruaparaha this is not so. Rangi Tapene is to arrange that the Maori,lie represented in the procession and give an exhibition of hakas a! the Carnival. Trust (e Rangi to carry out hi- part in this conncHinti. Akc! ake! ake! Kia Kahn! Which, literally I ram-dated, means “What 010 she humps!” An nltempt 1" resuscitate Hie Queen Carnival was ruled mil. The Carnival. Committee don't ward to leave a had 'taste in any one's mouth, event though (he raising of mouev from such source is lor a deserving object. On the day and the days a tier every one must he jolly anil bright. -'* * * Hurrah for the mothers! Our babies are I he best asset God’s Own Country possesses I Alorc preeumlimn gold and land-, ihe ( omiiiitlec has arranged for a baby show. Air Hanlon is to give trophies that will please Ihe winning mol hers, Messrs Claris, Hanlon and HWnblow are to look up entries, and Air J. A. Nash is,"jo be asked to judge this important-event. Secretary Rainc reporied I bat ii is probable Ihe men from the Awapnui Camp will be in attendance and give an exhibition of first aid. The Aioek Court will be introduced provided it is a wet day. Mr Wain weight's Darktown Band is going to create shrieks of laughter both during the procession and on the ground. The Borough Band will have to look after their laurels. * * » * Brize.- will be given for best fancy dressed pony and hoy and pony and girl. Boys and girls to be J 4 years of age and under. They will take part in the procession, and be judged on arrival at the ground. Patriotic badges will be offered for sale on Carnival Day at Is each. Be sure you wear a badge. *** • ■ Airs Jas. Robinson reports that the ladies of the district have responded most liberally with re.-pem, Tackle that fresh cold in the head by inhaling NAZOL. Penetrating and germ-killing. Use the Nazol Inhaler. Wanted: Housewives to realise that it pays to purchase groceries and household requisites at Walker and Fume's.

to refreshments for the luncheon und tea rooms, flams, meats, tarts, rolls, pies, cakes galore. Associated with Mrs Robinson. in this important department are Me-diime.-AleAlumiy, \V. Barber and Kenton, and a better team of workers it would lie difficult to find.

The combined committees will meet‘at I he racecourse on Saturday afternoon to arrange details for the various competitions.

Among the performers at (he concert will ho a little girl of a few summers —Kila Andrews. She is a horn elocutionist. Rita hales from Christchurch, and is at present attending the local State school. Air Betty's orchestra will provide two instrumental selections, and Miss Betty will officiate as accompanist, time.

Mrs Mamll has donated a prize of one guinea for the best decorated motor car.

Mr J. A. Nash, Mayor of Palmerston, is delighted with the Carnival effort. He has promised to give what assistance he can, and will probably he in attendance.