How to Run "The Banquet"

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 290, 6 July 1917, Page 1

How to Run "The Banquet"

| To the Editor] Sir—A good deal is being said by the man in the street about the forthcoming Banquet to be tendered to the Prime Minister. The exception taken seems to be on account of the serious crisis we are now passing through and that those who can afford 15s for a few hours' feed and drink had far better hand the money over to a patriotic fund to alleviate some distressed family, Now, Sir, couldn't some simple and inexpensive compliment be shown Mr Massey, and he appreciates simplicity. For instance, an afternoon at the reservoir, where Mr Massey would obtain a bird's eye view of nearly the whole of his electorate. A ladies' committee could provide afternoon tea. I am certain the Premier would heartily enjoy a row in a boat on the placid water. Also a committee could be formed to carry out swimming contests, duck races, etc. Should the reservoir be considered too far away then an afternoon's entertainment could be held at the Recreation ground where there is a lovely lake and the Premier and Sir Joseph, if he comes, could have a delightful afternoon's fishing, they both being expert fishermen. The succulent tuna abounds in the recreation lake and it would be a dainty dish to add to the banquet menu. The Borough Council could assist by providing the road roller and trucks to give the ratepayers a ride round the lake at a charge to be fixed at a special meeting of the Council. Then in the evening a monster kind of sm >ke concert could be held at the Horse Bazaar, admission Is. Just a simple spread, say a slice of bread and butter, a penny bun and a banana. Drinkables: lemonade, ginger beer and milk. Some who prefer stronger stuff could have tea or coffee, and those who craved for something still stronger could have some of the town water with a pinch of pepper. If carried out I am certain a substantial amount could be banded over to our returned wounded and so will those think the day following the banquet. I am, etc., TIMOTHY TUGMUITON