THE PARK.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 August 1920, Page 4

THE PARK.

CARNIVAL WEEK. * SECOND NIGHT EVENTS*. The town's pride in beautiful Pukekura will, it is hoped, be fully reflected in the result of the big £IOOO effort now under way at the Coronation Hall. Opening on Tuesday unoer very favorable circumstances, and with a record of good business) the remaining factor to make the movement a success is a continuation of public support. At iast evening's function, the attendance was well maintained, especially in view of the wet weather.

Musical items and selections by the Roys' High School and Mrs. George's orchestras proved very enjoyable. Dancing was indulged in at the top of the hall, and there were many patrons of this form of amusement. Opportunities for lovers of dancing will be again available to-night, and the liand accompaniments will no doubt proVe a special attraction. Other novelties will also be in evidence, and a big night is anticipated.

Some fine work is exhibited in many of the stalls, and prospective purchasers of needlework can be sure of obtaining good value in this department. The takings last night were affected by the weather conditions, but amounted to the satisfactory sum of £iS This brings the total takings for the two days of the carnival to £135, while there is also a fairly large sum in hand from other sources. CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. The results of the competitions for children were as follows: Most original article made from meccano set—Ray Lawrence (Vogeltown) aeroplane, 1. A special prize was donated in the hall to Walter Jones, who ran the winner very close with a wellmade motor dump truck. Quite a number of the exhibits were very cleverly constructed and the judges had some difficulty in arriving at a decision. There was only one entry in the girls' class for permodelle, that being a model bungalow and garden very neatly executed by Audrey Hay, West End School. A special prize was awarded this exhibit. TO-DAY'S FEATURES. The children will have pride of place in the carnival to-day up till 9 o'clock.' The doors will be opened at 2 p.m. and there will be an afternoon entertainment. There are rapturous delights to be had. in "Wonderland," and no one need go away disappointed. To see the decorations alone is worth the price of admission. In the evening there will be a recital by the Citizens Band, the programme consisting of excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan operas.