The Taihape Daily Times AND WAIMARINO ADVOCATE. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1915. THE CARNIVAL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 236, 28 June 1915, Page 4

The Taihape Daily Times AND WAIMARINO ADVOCATE.

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1915. THE CARNIVAL.

(Witli which i« incorporated The Taihape Poft out Waimarino News.)

Discussions at the meeting of the Carnival Committee, held on Friday night, and the resolutions that were unanimously adopted, should clear the air as to thp committee’s intention* respecting a paid secretary, and make the way straight for every individual to pod his and her aid and energies in the great gndeavour to raise a sum of money that, however large, will prove altogether inadequate to relieve suffering, and provide a mere modicum of compensation for pains, disablements, and losses, sustained by our heroes now at the front, of which there is- sure to be an appalling and unexpected' array. It will, perhaps, be remembered that after the committee meeting at which the secretary was appointed, an editorial appeared in these columns stating that at that meeting “ there seemed to be a silence duguring uncertainty about how to start the ball rolling and it appeared that votes were being cast with a hesitation that indicated a lack of understanding of the - main features of the work involved in 'carrying through the project to the most successful issue. Some expressed doubts about the methods adopted, and it is not quite clear that these doubts were not wellgrounded.' 7 This comment proved to be a correct 'statement of the case, but the facts conclusively show that to avoid ambiguity and misunderstanding every committeeman must, in addition to having his views expressed, ask for explanations and definitions until a thorough understanding is arrived at. It is only reasonable that outside people should misunderstand, if members of the administrative body go -away with’ an altogether imperfect 'conception of what they should be in a position to convey correctly to' others. The meeting on Friday night was a large .one,, almost ; every member being accounted for, and. although there was a little expected resentment shown in. connection with animadversions made, by people who are not on the commitand by some who did not attend | thxf, public meeting, it was fairly harmonious, and, in the end, entirely unanimous. It * s n °t sufficient, however, that alone should be .in, juni^mity’A., Therefor©,; it -was resolved ;to ; tb: meet on Waff, pesdaymight, jV the Town Pall, and ex...press' their view§\B°' that- methods.may be evolved that Prove generally ffeceptable, sot only townspeople, but f\]so to farmers amt residents in

the surrounding districts. The course decided upon is distinctly a fair and

commendable one, and it leaves absolutely no grounds for any excuse. Every individual in the community has a right to say what lie thinks. In fact, the cause is. so' overwhelmingly pressing that it is the duty of everyone who has a helpful thought to express it, and thereby contribute towards achieving best results. Let us hope that it will not be said that we bickered over trivialities; that we were concerned ■ more with our pettifogging ideas than we were with the sufferings of our heroes, who arc coming home to us, after fighting for our homes and nationality, in a condition that, to some, will be worse than the sacrlcfie- of life. Surely our little differences with respect to methods of raising money pale in the depths of meanness and thoughtlessness when linked with a thought of the object for which we are all so desirous to do our utmost. We know this is so; we feel that there is not an intentional mean, selfish, or Hunhish thought in any part of this territory, and, therefore, we do hope with confidence that the invitation given by the committee to the public, asking them to attend a public meeting on Wednesday night, so that all differences may be smoothed out, will be accepted in the same spirit for the cause in which it is given. It is extremely desirable that all surrounding centres, including Mataroa, Utiku, Eangataua, Taoroa, and all such places, should be represented, and- it is hoped for the good of the great cause that leading men in the respective localities will endeavour to have a representative present; sawrailing interests should also be represented. A rumour has been in circulation, that the Civil Service were going to take no part, but everyone will hope that this is unfounded, ano should there have been any misunderstanding to warrant a suggestion of the kind, that no longer obtains. The door is wide open for expression of ideas from the Civil Service, and we venture to state that the present 'committee will welcome a strong phalanx from that body on the Carnival Executve. Every vestige of ca\ise for excuse for anyone hot taking part in the Carnival has now been removed, and we strongly hope to see another successful instance of Taihape’s reputation for record-breaking in the magnitude and enthusiasm of the public meeting on Wednesday evening.