THE BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 February 1916, Page 5

THE BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

CAMPAIGN" IN NEW PLYMOUTH. -j The organiser of the Carnival ('Mr. W, *jj Lint*) will attend the meeting of th» New Plymouth Patirotie Committee to-'i niglit and explain the Tiattlc of the Bill- ] lion scheme, 'jl As it has been found impossible to. j arrange for a meeting of professional f men tonight in connection with the j formation of the New. Plymouth How- .j hardiers, the meeting will be held S* '• Thursday in the Town Hull nt 8 p.iu. | Supporters of the Bombardiers will also •£ include members of the railway service, ', motorist*, retailers and general workers, U At the same time and place members of § the Civil Service, sports bodic», ware/ ,"!*■ housemen, eommevcial men, farmers and J auctioneers are asked to meet to range for the formation of the New } Plymouth Grenadiers. '' y >,! SUPPORT OF CIVIL SERVICE. "' A meeting of Civil Servants was held.; in New Plymouth last night, was •!• '!( tended by Mr. \V. Lints, who explained.j the Batil'c of the Bullion. He said tWo 1! armies wr.nl' 1 '». nrnmoted in New Ply* ; month and lie asked for the support of ,v the Civil Service for the tirenadicrs, ~ After some discussion it was decided, j to comply with Mr. Liuis' request and,! member* were asked to attend the public 1 meeting en Thursday night. :—_ 'i WAITARA'S DOIBS • j

The Battle of the Bullion Carnival U | taking definite shape, and already it* ' success is practically assured. The varl- i bus committees liave met and pro* ' grammes will be submitted at Tuesday \ night's meeting. , ' * On Thursday evening last the Sporta j Committee, consisting of Messrs. Ford, ; Eagleton, Nosworthy, McKcnsie, Mallet J and A. H, Pepperell, held a most en- ] thusiastic meeting, and have drawn up probably the most attractive programme , ever submitted in Waitara. The event* ; suggested are wrestling on horseback, .' Maori haka, blindfold wheelbarrow race, horse jumping, egg and *poon raee.s Darktown Fire Brigade, tug of war f (ladies and gentlemen), apple bobbing,') needle threading, three legged and men.- ; agerie races, football kicking and don- i key's "identify me." The jumping , events will prove a big draw, as most of the North Taranaki Hunt Club'*.:'; "friers" will compete, thereby an exacting contest. Waitara has never; yet seen such a parade as the Darkfcowtl.? Firo Brigade will present, a* it include* ■ a fiery charger and a flaming chariot,'", not forgetting the "Boozere of the Barn",-' Kazoo band. Another novelty U donkey'*, '•ldentify me." The latter is going to be', rare fun, and you will be bold more about • it. later on. jj A meeting of the committees support* ing tb» North Taranaki Diehards -win be held at W»itsra to-ajfht ■"' "