THE PARK.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 August 1920, Page 5

THE PARK.

CARNIVAL WEEK OPENS. TAKINGS TOTAL £9O. This week the Coronation Hall, New Plymouth, ig the centre of activity in connection with the £IOOO Park effort, all efforts being concentrated on the carnival which opened yesterday, and svhich will continue until Saturday evening. Besides the programmes of entertainment to, he staged, there are many novelties to engage the attention of the public, and it is anticipated there will be some hundreds of visitors to give their patronage and help the Park fund. Mrs. C. H. Burgess is assisted by many willing workers in her campaign to reach the thousand mark. Bunting and greenery forms the chief background in the scheme of decoration, and the effects produced give a bright tone to the general appearance of the hall. Numerous stalls in various portions of the building are stpeked with all classes of needlework for sale, and the skilled workmanship exhibited in the articles should attract many buyers. A book stall and flower stall are also in evidence. ' Iji the refreshment department the counter canteen, and ice cream and ( sweet stalls/ provide a hoßt of good things for patrons. Yesterday's financial result was approximately £9O. THE OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening took place yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Mr. Jas. Clarke) addressed a good assemblage of the public, and briefly remarked on the object of the function, pointing out that it was the finale of the big effort now being made by the Park Board, led by Mrs. C. H. BurgeEs. In wishing the promoters every success, Mr. Clarke said that Pukekura Park was a ground that all should be proud of, and he expressed pleasure at the fact that the Board was adopting a forward progressive policy. He did not think anyone would object to give to wieh an object. The Park,, if ..not ,ihe best, was tlic most picturesque in Australasia. In eulogising the worjc of the curator (Mr. \v. W. Smith) the Mayor expressed, the trust that the Board would be able to more fully recompense ifim in the future for the valuable work being dorie.

Jt would be a pity to allow tie upkeep of the. grounaa to go back, said Mr. Clarke, and since he had.bepn in ifew Plymouth the Board had had one li&ng struggle to keep affairs going; it rauat have been the love of the picturesque' that' kept them in the movement. Shut, the promoters would easily realise 'tlje, amount aimed at was the wish expressed by the Speaker in formally declaring the carnival open. } Business gained impetus during the afternoon, and there were many Visitors to the stalls. The entertainment Attraction was the exhibition of Jazz dancing by two Wellington artists, Miss.^E,, Marmont and Mr. Trezise, and they gave a graceful performance. A stage: had been specially erected on the right hind side of the building fortlie purpose. Overture items were played by lira. Woods and Miss Millar, and orchestral selections by Mrs. George's orchestra, which also accompanied the .dancing.

THE. STALLS,

The blouse stall was under the special cure of Mrs. H. H. Bennett, who had prepared the articles with the assistance of some other voluntary workers, and the result is a fine display of needlework. A stall of books is in the ehArge of the scholars and members of the staff of the Girls' High School. The following controlled the management of the other branches: Canteen.—Mesdames Cameron, Scanlan, Hill and Fobte, and Misses Sole and Ford. Fruit salad and ice cream.—Mrs, T, C. List, Miss Bremer and Mrs. G. List. Sweets.—Mesdames Sogers and Cameron and Miss Cameron. lee cream.—Mesdames Bopjr, Brown, J. Lawrence. Fancy goods and children's garments. —Mesdames Austin and King. Children's stall.—Me&dames Veale, McCallum and Miss Eberlet. Flowers, —Misses Foote, Beid and Collis.

Guessing Competition.—Messrs. C. Siifller, R. Bennoch and W. Roch. Housed in part of the annexe, Wonderland provides" many attractions for the children. In charge of this department is Mr. E. Whittjp, junr. Various departments are managed b,v the following' Gipsy well, Misses Cummings and Jones; magic cave, Misses Besley and Carroll; Pukekura gift tree and novelty stall, Misses Healy (2), Allen (2), Whittle and Hurle. To-morTow afternoon will be a special day for the children, and the schools will be given a special holiday in the afternoon to enable children to attend at the hall. In the Meccano and Remodel competition there are eight entries which have yet to bo judged. Some fine models are on exhibition.

THE EVENING SESSION. The evening session saw a large crowd gathered amid the brightly-lighted surrounding, and the carnival was soon in full swing. The special dancing turn \?aa watched with keen interest by the big audience, and Miss Marmont and M. Trezise were" called on for a re-appear-ance, Music by the special orchestra greatly added to the success of the act. Dancing in the enclosure specially set apart for the public was taken up »y many, and each evening will be carried on till midnight (excepting Saturday). The various stalk did brisk business, and with a continuation of public support the aim of. the committee should be easily realised.

ATTRACTIONS FOLLOWING. Special attractions are to be featured each evening, that for to-night being a minstrel entertainment under tbo direction of Mr. Lovell. There will also be some exhibition dancing, consisting of Irish jigs and Scotch reals, throughout the evening general dancing Ah well as the above there will be for the public, in which everyone may join. The top part of the halL has been specially set apart for this, and it is hoped full use will be made of this provision. To-morrow is to be children's day, and the carnival will again be open in the afternoon from two o'clock. There will be a special entertainment for the children in tho afternoon, under the direction of Mrs. Stuart Russell. The fairy wonderlftnd be open until nine o'clock eaclT evening. In connection with the competition for the best constructed mechanical model out of a meccano set, and also for the nermodelle modelling, some late entries have been received, and the Judging will take place this (Wednesday) evening. o*. siaaii

Band is to give a Gilbert and Sullivmfi programme, and tho band will at tiw same time play the music for the? dancing. Thursday will be made • late night, and dancing may be continued! until midnight. This should prove <Silo' of tho most popular evenings of the oar-, nival. ,| On Friday at 5 p.m. Faddy'* Market will be opened, and this will be cue 1 the greatest marts ever seen inPlymouth. Huge quantities tl o£ gifts of j all varieties have been received, and tha/.l week-end shopping may all he done | witlun .the confines of" the hall. The .1 market will be continued* throughout Saturday if need be till midnight, when the carnival will be brought to a con- '•*; cliision. What goods remain unsold' : when the final hour approaches will be A submitted ta auction • ' ; There will be some novel Attractions -4 in connection with -'Paddy's", and the public may look for some surprises both in the hall and in town. f