THE CARNIVAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 March 1939, Page 6

THE CARNIVAL

THIS WEEK’S BIG EFFORT.

DANCE, CABARET AND GALA DAY The carnival promoted by the Masterton Beautifying Society and the Y.M.C.A. is running a successful course this week and the culminating gala day in the Park on Saturday should be one to be remembered. Last evening a most successful table tennis tournament was held in the Y.M.C.A. halls and the Debutantes’ Revue, at the Opera House again attracted a large attendance of the public. The revue will be presented for the last time tonight. Tomorrow night a popular dance will be held in the Municipal Hall. Two orchestras have been engaged— Te Tau’s and Udy’s, and a most enjoyable evening is assured. Dress or flannels will be optional. Miss Holmwood’s pupils will give an exhibition dance and this will prove an added attraction. Considerable interest is being taken in the cabaret to be held in the Municipal Hall on Friday night. Jack Mackay’s Novelty Syncopators will supply the music and evening dress will be optional. There will be attractions to suit all tastes at the Park on Saturday afternoon and evening, when, besides many interesting ring events at both sessions, there will be a full range of side shows to entertain the public. A left parcels stall will be available for the public’s use. Arrangements have been made to collect goods donated to the stalls. Donors are requested to communicate with the Y.M.C.A.

Y.M.C.A.’S WORK. ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY. The Y.M.C.A. programme includes activities broadly based on the Christian Message, definite concentration on physical fitness for girls and boys and men and women, focussing attention on educational values and the inculcation of service ideals as an essential of true citizenship. No call on the Y.M.C.A.. from the community goes unheeded. During the depression years, thebulk of the organisation and administration of relief passed through the association. For years past the secretary has performed voluntary supervising work at certain technical examinations. Child welfare interviews in the supervision of juvenile delinquents number up to 200 in a year. The placing of boys in suitable positions has been a feature for some years past and both town and country have taken advantage of the Association’s activity in this respect. Boys were taught to swim during the Learn to Swim Week.