PIERROTS’ CAMPAIGN.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1922, Page 6

PIERROTS’ CAMPAIGN.

YESTERDAY'S ..BIG EFFORT. AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. CARNIVAL CONCLUDES TO-NIGHT. Yesterday was the big day . in connection with the Pierrots’ campaign to augment the Mayor’s unemployment fund. Throughout the day and last night the Pierrots indefatigably pursued their efforts and, with the generous cooperation of the public, who responded splendidly, the Paddy’s Market was made a great success. The Pierrots and the ladies of the Y.W.C.A. were about betimes, and, nothing daunted by the threatening aspect of the weather, set to work with a will. Fortunately the day continued fine throughout, rewarding the Pierrots and their lady co-helpers for the preparations they had been making for weeks ahead. The vestibule of Everybody’s Theatre in the centre of the town had been placed at uhe disposal of the Y.W.C.A. and temptingly arrayed stalls, laden with good things, were arranged here, while another heavily-laden stall was placed on the pavement outside the entrance. Flowers, cakes, cooked meat, eggs, butter, cheese. . vegetables —all those delicacies that appeal to the house-wife were on, cauo, and the stallholders, organised Mtc. E. A. Walker, met with quick sales throughout the day, so that by the end 'of the day they were able, to report a complete clearance of their goods. Sellers and buyers appeared resolved to unite themselves in the common purpose of helping those who were in need Generous donors kept the stalls well-laden throughout the day, so there was no lock of supplier. . THE TAKINGS. The amount raised yesterday by the ladies was £9G 3s and, with several sums still to come in, it is expected the century mark will be reached. Details of the taking at the various stalls are: Flower stall, £l5 10s 3d; cake stall £2C 10s; sweet stall, £ll 8s Id; cooked meat stall, £2l 16s 6d; egg, butter tuid cheese stall, £6 15s; vegetable stall, £6 13s 8d; «=ale of 'basket, £2 0s fid-, other gifts,. £5 9s; a total of £96 13.?. The rake-guessing competition resulted: Large cake (correct weight 7 lb 14 oz), Mr. Max Valentine, 7 lb 13$ oz. Small cake (correct weight 2 lb 13 oz): Five guessed the exact weight, the draw resulting in Mr. A. Brodie annexing the cake. The ladies wish to acknowledge with thanks the generosity of Mrs. Graham, of the Criterion Hotel, in providing refreshments and lunehron for the workers during the day. .The Pierrots, through the generosity of the proprietors, made Messrs. Webster Bros.’ mart the Mecca of their campaign. The mart was converted into a butcher’s shop, which, through public generosity, had been liberally provisioned with prime meat. The meat had been conveniently cut up into joints of varying sizes to suit the requirements of all purchasers. So. great was the public response that towards the end of the day those in charge found their stock fast diminishing, but were able to cope with all orders for meat. The Pierrots are sorry that some demands for poultry could not be met, but have pleasure in notifying that to-day the butcher’s shop will re-open at 8 o’clock, when, besides ox and beef, there will be a fresh supply of ducks, turkeys, geese and wild pig. Orders will bs gladly accepted, the telephone nmber being 300. Yesterday the day’s takings at the butcher's shop approximated £BO.

THE ART UNIONS. Members of the Pierrots, easily distinguishable by the costume of their order, were about the streets all day pushing the sale of art union tickets and, with their business-like acumen, disposed of a large number of these tickets to the crowds in the streets. Nor were those in shops and offices immune from the invasion of the Pierrots, who later in the day set out into an excursion into business premises, where their efforts were crowned with additional success. Again at night the Pierrots took up their stand in a lorry at the corner of Currie and Devon Streets, where they soon collected a crowd, the density of which was reminiscent of election night. Here more art union tickets were disposed of. The total takings as a result of yesterday’s campaign are not yet available for, as Mr. H. Brookinan (chairman of the’ Pierrots) explained to a Daily News’ reporter last night, “We’Ve got people out scouting everywhere and the money has come in so fast that we haven’t had time to count it.” The Pierrots wish to thank Mr. R. Cock (of the Piccadilly Dining Rooms) and Mr. F. Wallis (of the Waratah) for generously providing meals during the day. Their thanks are also due to Mrs. and Miss George, who have generously provided the music at the various functions during the week gratuitously. TO-DAY’S FINAL EFFORT. To-day marks ’the end of the carnival. This afternoon a children’s fancy-dress dance, arranged by the Plunket Society and the Croquet Club, will be held at the Coronation Hall, to which the charge of admission will be Is. For tonight a grand cabaret Evening has been arranged for at the Coronation Hall. This will take the form of a masquerade and confetti dance, but it is not essential that fancy-dress should be worn. Thia attraction should prove irresistible and the Pierrots are confident that the public will patronise the function well. The Wanganui and Taranaki representative footballers have been invited, whilst the results of the various art unions will be announced. The dance music will be provided by Mrs. George’s full iazz orchestra. ‘ Another torchlight procession has been arranged for to-night, those to take part being the Regimental Band, the Fire Brigade, the -Pierrots and the New Plymouth Caledonian Society’s pipe band. The procession is timed to leave the post office at 7.30 and will march to the Coronation Hall- just before the masquerade dance . begins. Pierrots are asked to parade in costume at the Soldiers’ Club at 9 o’clock this morning, when the campaign will be continued. The public are notified that art. union tickets will be on sale at to-day’s football match at Pukekura Park.