CARNIVAL NOTES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 319, 15 October 1915, Page 4

CARNIVAL NOTES.

(BY THE 0.5.) The social festivity at Bennett's Siding, in favour of "Our Boys’ ’' Candidate, w.ilJ take place this evening. The Union Jack flag auctioned by Mr. Oldham at the Oluitu Picnic yesterday realised the magnificent sum of £IOO. Bidding was brisk, spirited, and patriotic, and those who donated their “little bit” to help the cause realised that they were only doing their duty to their King, their country, and the. boys who are fighting for them. The supporters of Mrs. Gilchrist are in great heart and they don’t disguise the fact that their nominee will be there or thereabouts at the finish. Tn Mr. D. Wlikie, senr., her committee has a power of strength; a gentleman brimful of enthusiastic fervour, tireless energy, grit, and determination, and one who gives—and gives generously.

I desire to acknowledge with many thanks a donation of £ll 11/ from Mr.. Michael Kcmber, late lion, secretary of the Moawhango Athletic Club. The Club has decided to abandon theii sports this year, writes Mr. Kernber. on account of the war, and to hand over the balnce in hand to the Carnival Committee to be equally divided amongst the competing Queens. The Eangiwaea concert and dance is to be held this evening. I hear that an attempt will be made to beOhutn’s record—£loo. Anyhow, they are going to have- a big try. They are pretty enthusiastic out that way and there is no knowing what they migld do. As one supporter of Miss Fordo remarked to me this morning, "And they are ‘holding,’ too. ” A social and dance will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow evening to assist Miss M henuaroa's claim for regal honurs. I happened to lie in a confectionerls shop this morning when a small boy rushed in excitedly and exclaimed, "Hap’orth of ‘hundreds and thousans ’ please, and pick 'em out a?l rod!"' There is a lot of humour going to waste in these parts. The principal centre of interest in Taihape yesterday was the Recreation Ground, where a hockey match was p.ayed between teams representing the combined ladies’ clubs and the borough councillors. Though man'y of the councillors, past and present, felt confident of the success of their team, many of the .leading players failed to face the music and were conspicuous by their absence As one condition of the challenge was that councillors refusing to play, must forfeit the sum cf one pound, the fund should benefit ?naterally by the shyness of these gentlemen. The ladies,had gone f o nD end of trouble in decking themselres in fancy costumes, both novel and attractive, but their personal appearance did ' not prevent them from defeating the city fathers by five goal s to nil. The concert [held in the evening was 1 a great success, notwithstanding the fact that the audience was not a large one. The programme was indeed worthy of a full house, and reflects great credit on the organisers. Should “Our Boys’ ” committee decide to have other concerts, the public can rest assured after last niglht’s effort that they will jget value for their money. The feature of the concert was the able assistance rendered by outside vocalists. No less than four. Miss Meyers, and Messrs Signal, Corpe and Williamson, journeyed from Mangaweka, and were so heartily received that it is safe to sajy that their presence added in no small way to the success of the entertainment. Miss Meads travelled from Hunterville, and her rendering of two items established |her as a favourite with Taihape audiences. Coming nearer home the items rendered by our visitors, Miss Elsie Robinson and Master Jack Walsh were as popular as previous efforts of these two young elocutionists, and helped to establish the children in our popularity for ever. Mrs Peyton and Miss O’Callaghan with their instrumental items added considerably to the attractiveness of tjhe programme. Mrs Peyton continues to hold pride of < place as Taihape’s solo pianist, and Miss O’Callaghan, who is a pupil of Mr Graham-Harding’s, made a very successful debut at the piano l . Mrs Lcughnan, in her rendering of “Yeomen of England,” added another memory in the hearts of Taihape music lovers, and showed us that there is no end to the charm and versatility of Mrs Loughnan as a singer. The Spoof Band, since its first appearance before a Taihape audience, has enlarged its scope and makes a change every time, so that it cannot fail to amuse without becoming monotonous in any way. The concert closed with a couple of rounds between two local sports who made no apologies for the manner of their attack, and proved themselves a pair of streaks of .lightning—net black and white. A final reminder is criven of the Guy Fawke’s and Hard Times Dance to be held in the Bennett’s Siding Hall to-night. Tickets have sold splendidly and arrangements are well in hand for conveying the pnb.ic out from Taihape. > !