THE CARNIVAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81912, 27 December 1906, Page 3

THE CARNIVAL.

KECREATIOT UROUXD BAZAAR. A UREAT SUCCESS. The promotors of the bazaar and entertainment m aid of the Recreation orouud Lave every reason to feel gralikcd with Hie success which attended their efforts. So less than 1000 persons visited the Theatre Roval oi. fusing -Night, and patrons' were highly pieased with the programme iu.:pped out lor their delectation, .No pains have been spared to make the xuur days' carnival interesting anu enjoyable, and if the standard set lor the opening night is maintained, wo fully anticipate a record succcsfor this class of entertainment in .New i'lymouth. The Mayor (Jlr K. Dockrill) declared the bazaar open i„ lt t,.|i c jt (m > speech. In decorative art, tlie stall holders have fairly excelled themselves, Hi,, artistic blending of colours beim- mosl pleasing to the eye, whilst Maes bunting, and evergreens contributed l<> a most harmonious disphiv. |{ would be impossible to speak too highly ol the contents of the stalls the result of much bard work bv the ladies. Bcaulilul j :lmy lllul ■ sewing takes a prominent place, whilst lancy articles of all descriptions, tlie mure utilitarian necessarie of life, and a hundred and one odd- j incuts contributed to a splendid selection of goods, which readily tempt the Iniver. tiood value is seen on ah sides, and there is no lack of induce nient to spend the "nimble shilling.' The stall Holders include refreshment and produce: Alesdames O Driscoll N Ol;ey and (i. Cock; Aliases Rv, Olive ami Rdna Cock. Hie assort'inent oi fruit, produce, cakes, jellies and dainU conlecuoiis would be hard to excel and a special feature is a display oi' cakes, entered for competition bv the local bakers. A beautiful cake." dona Led by Airs C. Clarke, of the White liart iiotel, and the handiwork of All R. -Mark, is u triumph of the eulinar\ art. Plain and lancy work: jiesdaiues E. Al. Smith, Simmons, R. Richards, Rach, R. Jury, and Ryan, assist etl uy Aliss-es Alay Hart, Edgeuuibi and ii. Jmy. Children's clothes stalls: Alius Alabel Humphries and Alias Alice Hemp--ton. sweets and ice cream: Air. -Uovcrlcy, Aliases Mehol and Inch. I'uttcry ami ilower stall: Atiss Curtk and Alls-. JJ. Smith. Rancv articlesAleailames J. Clarke, 11. St'ocker aim liui-o, Alisscs Raima, Coison, A. Avery, Drcwsler and Kirivby. Doll stall: Jii-.scs RThel Collis, Ainswonh am', liawson. The side shows include a post ami telegraph ollice, in charge of Alisscs liiiuie and iiona Clarke: a gipsy tent conducted by .Mrs !•'. K. at, amusing electric biuiery contrivance, run u\ Air ti. Uroliths; a luc-Ky dip "liirlliday Well," in charge of iii Stoiics, and phonographs, clc, kindt\ lent by .Ur c. ilouliun. At Hie hands of luunerous fair can Missers, a large number of articles were disposed of, and many more, in eluding a sideboard, collection of pie-, lures, bicycle and other Utilitarian goods show a good Hold for invest The staged programme of fanc\ dancing last evening was alone wel, worth the price of admission. Amongst the numerous workers arc Airs Dockrill (president of tlie ladies' committee), .Messrs Humphries (chairman), J. Clarke (secretary), and C. Crilliths (treasurer) of 'the sporb soniniittee. .New attractions will be given each iday. This afternoon the bazaar will open at 2, and in the evening the programme includes a gymnastic disphu in -Mr Lints' pupils, besides a furthei selection of dances. We recommend a Mail, and are sure patrons will be well pleased.