ROSE AND RIVER CARNIVAL.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15464, 17 December 1915, Page 9

ROSE AND RIVER CARNIVAL.

JESTEKDAVS BIG fcTNtTION

A BKILIJ A NT.SUCCESS

JJoldly and comprehensively planned, tho Kivcr and I Jose Carnival held yesterday iu Ila::'ey Park w.-u, -j success-'' 'illy ii -it 1 ,'us thoroughly carried out a, it wa.t planned. Tho idea did not .-prirg ful'v developed irotn the body witn which it originated—the Canterbuvy ,b»cct tV ;I Society. About a year ago the society decided upon a carnival, a patriotic effort i:i aid of tne Canterbury Pat-i'Hi'' Fund. I.ul its scope, though big. was not s-> big a- the sicjojnpliikcd met pioved \>> be. In the interim other ideas and suggestions came to the fore, new leatuies were added from tint-; to time, and as the icaUii ot the hearty cj-t'i'cration ot a largo body ot v.ilimg v.orkvi>, and o: me complete organisation of '-no tniair U- the excrutnv. me Kivo.- and i'.o.-.e tariuval too;, xne eoatprcm-ti-ivc term taat deligutcf t;:e tuvutaiuta mat thronged the Park during tne nay and evening. The s»'tc chosen was most appropriate for tne iunction, it that t.oruon <it North llagiey i'arK irouting on i'ark terrace-, extending Hon. tne irraagli street bridge, giving access t'-> tno rark, almost to tne i.arjtu:i bi;dge. It trill be recalled tnat '>• »a.s iu tui-i vicinity that the Now /.eaiaud Iracrnavtjonal"Exhibition was lieio, and a portion of the tents in < ouacnou with l "o Carnival occupied part of the exhibition site. The typical Canterbury nor'wester that was blowing did not greatly interfere with the tent?, and those desiring rest and shade had no oiliicu'.ty in finding both on tho ui!!o\vfringed river Uink. Tiio arrangements made for the show irere most complete. Rarely has there been such a display ol canvas in tho ¥ ark. The tents on the Agricultural '.Association's Show Grounds on Show Day were greater in number, probably, Jhnt did not convey the. same idea as tho display made at the Carnival, the tents in Park being arranged ;itt a large Hpiare with a concert platform in the centre. For the evening : portion of the programme electric light iras installed. To provide additional Scans ol : access to the Pari; two tem.porarj" bridges were thrown across the .-Avon, and proved a great convenience.

. The patriotic appeal was nppropri- : ttdy linked up with the celebration of tho anniversary of the establishment of the province of Canterbury in that '. .part of. the great procession which tool: place in tho morning consisted of a. .section devoted to old colonists and ' pioneers. As a whole the procession ! with its gaily and artistically decorated -Tenicles, and its trade and other displays, was a most imposing and pleas- ■ ug spectacle.. backbone, as it were, of the Oarsiral, was the Bose Sliow, the exhibits ?teing displayed, in a large tent. The H .exhibition was a most interesting .one, of cut flowers, premier :i!'blooms, decorative displays, and pot ' plants. Supporting attractions were contained in the thirty-one tents in which were on sale a groat variety of goods and produce. Each tent was ' provided bv some organisation, or by some district, and the goods on sale ranged from refreshments to fancy , nwi, vegetables, and other produce, ; and in the arts and crafts' department there were on sale raffia and carpentry woTk, and similar articles of interest and beauty. Side shows in great variety were provided, there was a fortune-telling tent, nnd n merry-go-round, and other devices for separating the indiridual from his or her cash. Band music enlivened the proceedings at interval'}. A lengthy programme of athletic sports, which was. decided on •a specially prepared track, provided entertainment for a large proportion of those who attended the Carnival.

The provision made in the matter of '-r catering for all tastes was most comi 'plate, and the general arrangements l " Vere carried out admirably. In atldi- < tioa to the largo number of stall- - holders, their assistants, collectors and ,* , "fellers of sweets, badges, and proa ' grammes, tho members of the esecu- [ t'rve were kept very busy. The presil" dent, Mr F. C. Raphael, the chairman and vice-chairman, Messrs \Y. J. 4 'Jenkin. and H. B. Sorensen, the joint .{- secretaries, Messrs J. O. Jameson and VW. Butier, and tho treasurers. Messrs I /H.-Tt. Best and B. C. Pratt, wcro all busy men, and kept their fingers on I- " the*pulse of things, and saw that tho general arrangements were efficiently carried out. During the morning a subscription of £5 wo.s ycceived by telegram from f the patroness "of tho Sweet Pea Society, Miss ..Maud Tabart. I ' THE PROCESSION.. The procession was not con- -.• *picuous either for numbers or lor - tas originality of the turn-outs. The * .* wrongest section was the motor-cars, .there being thirty-six of tnus>\ in adi dition to one motor-cycle. Tnc eariy 3- roloaists who figured in the procession, being conveyed m motor-cars, wcro the principal centre of attraction, ai.d were / > greeted with warm applause from the ' -Vpectators lining the route. The Druids had an effective display, and ? there was a splendid parade or tuo iady ,--\ members of 6t. John Ambulance Association, who marched along with stretchers on -which were placards an- - . fliounring -that the stretcher-bearers could not carry wounded soldiers, but they could convey coin, and making a general invitation lor it, to winch the spectators were l.ot siow in ictponditig. ' The I'ire Brigade made an effective appearance with their plant , and their brightly burnished helmets, and a troupe of Maoris with their rei)lica of a native house mounted on a arge lorry, also attracted a great of attention. The turn-out of trades*roert's vehicles was. however, very poor in nnmbors, and very little originality or.effective design was manifested. The procession was marshalled in Clcuct>ter street, by Latimer square, and shortly 'before 11 a.m. vor.deu its ivay to Hagley Park, taking the following route: Gloucester street. Manchester street. Clock Tower, uigh street. Colombo street, Armagh street, North Park. A fair number of spectators lined the jotito. The decorated motor-cars, of which Hhere were not very many, led the procession. Mr 11. E. Milts* car having pride of place at the head. This car *"a& artistically decorated with Cantorbury bell>, tile purple of which contrasted we'll with the green of the foliJ»|e. Then came Mr li. Piper, follow- " eo by Mr F. \Y. Johnston, the firstlamed having hi» car guy with white ■flower & and greenery, and the latter rosettes and flags of the Belgian colours, red. black" and yellow. These tars wore the three prize-win-ning outfits, and reflected credit 0.-t tjjosc responsible ior the decorations. Then came a long line of about thirtythree automobile-, most of which were carrying one or more of Canterbury's old pioneers, the immigrants by the first four and later ships. Mr Clark showed the only decorated side-car. The autos had evidently got away from tho flower-moving part of "the procession, for after they had passed thcro was a rather big ga«i in the line. The next unit to rome into sight was the Christchurch Fire Brigade; the bis Dennis j, turbine, fully manned, and carrying the superintendent. Mr "Warner, passed first, and then came a score or so of . "in Fire Brigade un foot, looking very

smart in their neat uniforms and shining brass helmets. Tho horsed ttcamer, Deluge, was followed by the men of the Woolston Band, and then came ono of the most effective part s of the proce*pion. This was provided by the Bed Cross Society and fully fifty nur.ses. in neat and workmanlike uniforms, bore stretcher;, C :i which reposed large collecting b:)xes. The boxes boro a legend to the. effect that though the nurse? could not carrv wounded soldiers, as they were too nenvy. they could carry •no ixopje's money for the ' Patriotic 1 und, «o the said j>ooplp were urged to pay up and do thci;- duty. The response to the call along trie route was fairly good, and tho nurses had to stop a good many times to collet donations. In the game .section of the procession tb<; maio attendants of the Ambulance I>;:gado carried a stretcher, on which reposed .-. much bandaged youth, who had apparently broken evcrv limb in his' body. The C.D.C. were represented by a small decorntod pony cart, and then followed tho Highland Pipe Band, together with the Caledonian Society. Tho -Maoris of Tuahiwi and P.apaki p.-.hs provided on.- of the best displavs in the proevssion. and the v had builV— °n n_ motor-lorry kindly lent by the New Zealand Express Company—a verv good representation of a MooVj whare, which wa~ occupied by a dozen or iso Maoris, men. women, and children. Ale&.,!.s A. J. White's display, which followed. wat> a veil executed conception of a rose garden. The intense heat had wilted the flowers somewhat, b:it the effect on the whole- was good. ai:d in the tarden were a few returned soldiers, bfing very well looked after by some charming young ladies—this evidently being the reward of valour, ihe ancient Order of Druids turned out in strong force, and,their part of the prooe-.sion wa.j very good indeed. Bcs'me, tho members o'f the Order in their strange crarh. the Lodge had two highly original tableaux on lorries, tho first being symbolic of the solidity and whcleheartedness of the Empire.* .Soldier?, and sailors were grou|>ed round a formidable-looking gun casemate, with excellent die t, and on the second lony ('.vfiiih v.'a< entitled ''Sniping the <-n ; per"), two New Zealand soldiers wore putting the finishing touches—per bayonet—-to a couple of sufficiently frightful looking Germans. The trades displays, which followed, \\cvi.t not very numerous, but among them that of Mct-srs Y\'. CJosj and Co., and the Canterbury Wire Working Company, are worthy of special mention, liie latter had nu ingenious mode! of a Mi iti.s?i lion on the dray, and on his back sat a young New Zealandei. | AWAJIDS OF MERIT. Tho folioivinir awards of merit were made for tlio procession : — Anibulunoe f'ispiay: St. John Ambulance Brigade, under Assiutant-Cotuniissiouer W. W. McKtrnoy. iscnlt:"!) liotietr and Caledonian Soci«ty: Combined p'.jxrb and donccrn. Best Friendly Society's Display: United Ancient Ord<r oi U)}uid» (Christchurch Asf>cK'i*!.ad l-nd^rc; 1 . Best Decorated Diiplav; X7m. Ltd. (driver, Mr Shulter). 1; "Wm. Stevens and Co.. Ltd. tdrircr. Mr Carr), 'I; A. J. Whito :md Co. (rcw,.» garden tor conTidrscent roldicrn), (driver, Mr If.. A. .St«wßrt). a. Recniitin'7 Disn'ay: C.D.C. 1, Muter C. C. Corabif 2. Beat Maori Display: Tom Graen and party. >Je3t Advertising Display: Canterbury Wir© 'Workera' Company (driver, Mr Boskes). Bakers' rii«tday: I*. A. Alders and Co. (driv.r, Mr WiHiamton). I'ir" Brisrad*- Display: Chriatchumh and Associated I'ire Brigades (Superintendent "Warner). Decorated Motnr-rar.?: Mre W. K. Mill« 1, Mrs Harry P'tv- 2. Mrs V. \V.\7ohn*to'i ah.nwed a very prettily decorated rar. with tli» Beltr-an colour", 'out as sco herself wns jucls*, oC courw. it was harred. It was, however, a. riotable effort. A sin"l<» motor-ci*;le rtr\s si:lc-chair waa very we'.' done, and the owner deserved very great credit for his work.

ATHLETIC SrORTS

At the north end of the Park a course, previously marked off and fenced, ws used tor the running-off of tho vnrious athletic events. Although early in the day, but few people were iwparcntly able to tear themselves away from tho other carnival attractions to witness tho well-contested events, the number of sjwetators increased as the day progressed, and evinced .almost as keen an interest as the competitors themselves. Tho track, owing to the scorching sun and the searing nor'-westexs of tho lost day or two was somewhat hard, and as a congounence record-breaking was hardly the order of the day. Nevertheless, enjoyment, jvs in other sections of the carnival, v.-os tho keynote of the day. Prior to the commencement ot the sports a grand procession of Bov Scouts circled the sports ground. During the day members of the Canterbury Caledonian Society gave selections of bagpipe music, Highland dancing (both adults and juveniles), comprising the. Highland Fling, Seaun Truibhias, Sword Dance, Highland Reel, Reel oTnlloch, etc. Tho performers gave their items on a platform on the snorts ground, and their efforts were heartily appreciated.. The aports officers acting for tho Canterbury Centre, ot the N.Z.A.A.A. were as follows:— President, Mr A. L. Chappcii; vicepreaicku'., Mr tl. R. Sellers; executive, Messrs A. L. Chapncll; U. R. Sellers, and (.'. S. 'i'homa-s; reteree, Dr. K. Jennings; track judges, Processor Blunt, Messrs A. E. Flower, and P. S. Cox; tteld judges, Messrs Vr. D» Thier and H. R. Sellers; timekeepers, Meaers K. "Wallace, C. K. TYhitlo, A. Vr. Jones, and O. 1". Batieyv starter, Mr P. Mensies; handicapper, Mr C. S. McCully. The result j were a3 follow: — Skipping race ior girls of 16. years and under: Ethel Fertn I, Mona Tarpey '.'. 50yds Ha-ndiwp, tor girle of 10'ycara and under: Doris Tarpay i, Rita Hesson 2.

Long Jump—Boys' Secondary Schools' Championship* (3): D. V. Thomas (Christ's Collie), 18ft Jin, 1; K. B. Mcintosh (Waitaki), 17ft iin, 2. t 020 yds Secondary Scnools' Championship (13): X. «. Wardcll (Waitaki), 1: H. |D. Kuphael (Christ's College). 2; G. V. Gerard (Christ's College). 3. Tiiro. 25mc One Mile Secondary schools' Championship (9): J. A. Sv.inburn (Waitdki), l, G. M." Evans (Waitaki). -, H. W. Macfarlano (Christ's College), '■s. Time smin lOecc. Primary Schools' High Jump Championshin [',): H.. Pitcaithley (Lyttelton), l; C. Uijjga (West, Chriotchurch;, 2; C. llaaey (LvtUltoii). 3. Height, ■lit 4Jiu. Sack Bace, boys of H ycaw and under, 73yds (H>): C. Batchjior 1, A. Uird 2, J. Darragh 3. One Mile Primary schools Championship (17): L. Xciton (Mnrist Eros.). 1: Bert Long (Richmond). 2: G. Gt'.aon iMarist l-JrosA .". Time, liinin 3 --sth sec. Won on the tape. Girls' Hoop Itace. :00yds (6) : Mou» Turpev J, I'itii Jlwfon 2. 880 yds Primary Schools' Girls' Walk Championship (<3l: Hazel Mrf'aliiim (Sydenham). 1: Winnie- Ansrus (Sydenham), 2; Valeric Anderson 'Addin;ton\ 3. •1-lOrd 1 * Secondary Schools' Chamnionshio 'jn):"X. S. WardeH T.'aitaki 8.H.5.), ); H M Hawkins (Christ's College). 2; S. Bisham (.Tcclsnical College), 3. Time. 5S l-olh tec. . , 75vds HicdicJt). for boys or 12 vesrc tnd under '10): C. "Bell 1, J- Mortlcck 2, B. Lis> 3." Time. Usee. SVinpin" RniPe. -or ?irl« of 12 vajtj » n d binder. oOyds (1): Bita Hewon 1. Dolly Tarpey 2. Trima'v SrfaooV Lone Jump Champion«l,i.i 0«- lr - Pi'-eaithley (LyttclionK 1: O (West CbrifltehurrV.. 2: C. ifaj>»v (Lvtteitnn). 3. Distance 46ft 3;n. Xino cc-nivwled . . f"r\d? H-r.-?-c:in. 'or ?ir> ot P year* and under'(.**: It. Tarpey J. K. Mr>U> 2. inevds Girl?' Primary Schmb' Chamrioo*hir> (9): l-'tho! Keron (Sydenham). 1; Mona Tarocv «,Svdrnhnm). 2. lOOrds Secondare- Schools' Championship (£»>:' A.'llookins <\Vait»ki 8.H.5.). 1: 11. D. Kennel .Christ s College). 2: It. tt insl«:l iTrehnici! Colieso), 3. Time. 11 2-oth sec. Seven svarted. , . Primarv Schools CnampioTiship (2S!:'C. Locke (Addington), 1; G. Gregory (ilari.it Bros.). 2; C. Richards (Addicgton), a- Time, 63 2-Sth sec. Ten etarted. 'll;;man Wheelbarrow Bacc (or*r>>. 40vas: C Batchelor and J. Dmrajzh I. Mcintosh and Borden 2. Six pairs entered 100-vds Amateur Handicap (SI: "• J . «s.stone (3'vdf>\ 1: A. X. Other (jut). 2; \\. Parker fscr>, 3. Time, Usee. Won on the "primarv Srho.-.ls' Beiay Bace i prist, **■> yards (2:— Sydenham Xo. 1 1, Syuen.iam V

" 2M»«19 Trimarv Schools Ch»mpior.«liip tB;—C. Locke (Addinctonl 1. C. HiSRS (««'•

Christcliurcb) 2, U. Pitcaithly iLyttclton) 3. '11:110, 'M <-;*h 3ec. Secondary Schools' High Jump Championship (4>-D. V. Thomas \Christ> College) 1, It. I:. Mcintosh (Waitaki 8.H.5.) 2. Height, 5Jt \:t.. of.-d* Handicap t'nojrs 10 v?«r; and usder) (?;— Ron!.ld LiVie L Leslie Mort'.ock C. Human vVheflharrov- l.'ace, boys H "cars and under, olvcis CIl —J. Durra-ri and C. Ustehclor I. 1-. nrvi«"i_a"J " J»m«*on J. 73vds Handicap, siris 12 years ana under (li: -Dol'.r Tsrpry f, Maud" I'jrs'-r 2._ Uovs' Sark Hace :jyds (">i2)—iV alter Turner 1, Jam«R Cairra J. IVimsrr SertCoN Ketar Hjcc. PSfiydr, (7; — LviVlton* team ()'. Pi;c;.itbly : I'. Camcoc.!. C. Mazer ami H. Sodcr?t'-n! 1, Addsnjrtcn team. 2. Time, err.in 1 3-RMi s«c. Obstacle »{»<•*. cii's ?i ;•>»'*• and vi.der i-i;—Kliio Oliver i, Motu Tarr-cy 2. Alio.' To-rcl! ". (fecial nrizc.L S:or.*., Tim- Scouts' DUyat.-h "mo Cor the Leslie Hills Cha'dor-jro Cup. l (3)— Lyttclton 1. Avor.s>de A. 2, St. Mir'nael's A. 3. St-condarv Scho.-vU BV.ar 'Tare, one mil* Mi—Christ'* C<->i>ce (D. V. Thomas. 11. M. Haw'sir*. «";. V. Gerard. E. C. H»'.Dlcre) 1. W;:;taki B.H.S. 2. Ti:r.?, irrnn 'isf-c. ObrMici*. Kacc. bore U v«r a and under <So',—Gordon Booth 3, M. Mrts.m '2. "vv. Turiior 3.

THE STALL?

It was true of the Carnival that the people could not be seen on account of tlio tents. Some observers Mere inclined to he pessimistic regarding the attendance, especially i» the early part of the day, out the fact was that owing to the large numbers in the tents busy buying or admiring the goods displayed, it was not possible at any tune to get anything like a general idea of tne number present, j U'hcn a tour of the tents was made ' sonic general indication was given. The outstanding features in connexion with the tent displays were the variety of the articles and goods on sale, and the excellent business that the stall-holders seemed to be doing. The St. John Ambulance Brigade had several tents in different parts of the ground, and a number of members oT both sexes were in attendance prepared for almost any emergency. Cnuer the control of Salvation Army officers a children's creche was provided, and proved a very great convenience. Another tent which met a decided public want was the K«t tent, under the control of Mrs Beauchamp Lane. This was furnished with easy chairs that invited relaxation, and the surroundings vrro brightened by a number of pictures. 'J he tents provided by different churches — Methodist. Presbyterian, Congregational, and Baptist—were wonderfully well organised, and were remarkable for the great range of goods on sale. In each case there were small armies of assistants, composed chiefly of young women and girls, who. in some instances, wore distinctive costumes. Although referred to :ia one tent, the churches' tent consisted in many instances of three or four separate tents. The Methodist tent was under the control of Mesdauica Free and B. Mctson, nnd consisted of produce, tea, fruit salads, and refreshments, and plain and fancy work, and a rest tent. The. Congregational tent. Mrs'H. A. Job and Mr A. W. Beaven in charge, was another well-appointed tent, and provided morning and afternoon tea and refreshments, and there was on sale produce, cakes, and home-made.delicacies. The combined choirs save items, and there was an Italian gondola concert. The Presbyterian tent (Mrs C. Chilton. Messrs \Y. (loss, G. A. Alexander, and 0. Callender) was one of the most comprehensive' on t'ue ground. The main tent, in which produce, sweets, cakes, plain and fancy work and flowers were On sale, was "most attractively laid out. In other tents books and postcards, and ice cream and soft drinks were on sale. There was a Christmas tree, an afternoon tea tent, ami one where left parcels were received. The Baptist tent was also well stocked, and was under the control of Mr J. A. Pannott. It consisted of morning and afternoon tea and refreshments and a young men's produce stall. There wcro_, several district tents, which approximated in their completeness to tho church tents. Mrs J. .A. Flesher was in charge of the NewBrighton cake tent, which was well supplied with various kinds of cake, and at which refreshments were on sale. The Hiccartott tent was well appointed, and was fully stocked with produce, meat, poultry, and cakes. Mr J. Brown superintended operations. The Springs County tent was another well-stocked em]>orium, and contained general produce and rare things of interest. The tent was controlled b r the P.ev. W. B. Scott. The vSumner War Belief Committee's tent, Mrs H. J. Marriner in charge, provided fruit salads and ripe choiries. In the Primary Schools" Domestic Training tent there was an interesting exhibition of cooking. At the City Electrical Department's tent, Mr E. E. Stark in charge, there was a display of electrical appliances, and demonstrations were given at intervals. The Technical College tent 'Miss Berk and Mrs Gard'ner) supplied afternoon tea, and tho pupils j gave pageants and dances. Mrs H. i H. Secretan was in charge of the Odd ! Stall, which contained many rare arti- | cle«s of artistic interest. Noteworthy was a special Venetian glass centrepiece, left by a lady now deceased to be disposed of for patriotic purposes. There was also on sale a Belgian cushion, and a Union Jack cushion, both containing artistic work.

The flower stall, in charge of Mesdames V. C. Raphael and AV. D. Stewart, contained a choice exhibit of cut flowers and rose?. An artistic entrance to the tent was noteworthy. Mosdauio-, T'oulton and James wore in charge of a well-stocked tent, in which fresh vegetables were obtainable. Buttons and feathers were the stock-in-trade at the tent presided over by Mr AV. J. .Tonkin. Mrs B. ttallin bad a tent well stocked with tobacco, cigar?, and cigarettes. A very tastefully arranged tenfc was that where strawberries and cream wpre dispensed by charmingly-attired waitresses, under the charge of Mrs G. Gould. A lawn, with small taWes and chairs for thoso desiring to take their refreshments in the onen air. was temporarily fenced off. and «a.s a pleasing feature. The Misses Sorenscn were in charge of n tent containing a weTI-Lvlon Christmas free. They had on sale a large variety of tovs and presents.

An intorostinr: tout was that in eharie of Mn TV. A. Day. In it worn iKsDliiyecl rsiffin and tapes try work. Inclian basket work, poker work. :»nd manv articles of rostheti r interest. Pot lihints. l>cddini:-out plants-, and c»riloninjr sundries were on sale in \hc Garden teiit in charsre of Mesdan<es •*. Campbell '*n<\ R. TTcnnah. The Y.M.C'.A. and Y.W.C.A. nrovidod several tents, in one of which'ice ereani was on sale. Tn another there was an museum and there were several other ~i.*,n cvi ;,,n <J _ ATocrlnnie* T!eauva:s and Pirie Mere in chafe rf the Posteard tent, where posteard*; with views of the river and gardens were on >a!t\ Confections and sweets in preat variety were on sale, in *«" Sweets Xall. presided over hx Anderson. -T. Storrnsnn. and T. G. K. Rl'int. In the Fortune-telWs tent Mr» T.mdsar Matthews revealed the future r.nd told fortunes. The K-de-crnrten tent, in chnrjw of Mrs T. F. Tnyor. wa<= well appointed and supplied morning tea. afternoon tea, and supper. Mrs If. rw* r « in 'choree «! t.ne Bran ml. tent. The Victoria Lca-ue wis attractive feature ot the Carnival. It. was under the of Mrs Oarev Hill and excellent mismes* iraj don* in morning and afternoon tea and supper. Mrs May was in charge or an i-e cream tent, which was well patroused. . .. - /- r\ /-• i-i The Linwocd T'nit. No. .. C.D.C.. did "reat work at »>'"' an .' ro nfie which was situated in tt.e v.c-initv of the >ports -rounds. There were fifteen targets and elaborate arrangements werT. made for the convenience of the shooters. The shooting was done under service conditions.

THE ROSE SHOW

A FINE DISPLAY. The phenomenally hot wcatFier experienced on Wednesday had n very disastrous effect upon the size of the Rose Show, which was held in the big marque to the right Of the Armagh street entrancOj and in enti-cquencc of the effect of the heat on the blooms a good manv of th.> classes were unavoidably unfilled. In spite of this, however. tlu> display made was an exceedingly fine one, and the exhibit or sweet peas, in particular, was splendid, as wws the very comprehensive display of pot plants, "palms, etc.. shown by tho Christehurch Domain and Public Gardens, under whose, auspices the Rose Show was held. Too judges were Messrs R. Nairn, J. Rogers, J. Sinclair, J. J. Kectley. 11. Brown, and J. Young, an.l the opinion of some of these experts was that the show was a great deal better than they expected it would be when all the climatic lactors were taken into consideration. The roses felt the heal the most, and a good many of the blooms were touched, but the envoet peas were lieauiiful ay'J shown in firm-rate condition. Special mention must be made of Mr Bradbury's particularly fine display of cut flowers, sweet peas, and carnations, which took up the whole of one side of the marouec and the Domain Board's displav, organised bv Mr •»• Young, was a remarkably fine one also. The special prizes for the best vase of sweet peas in the show was won by Mr W. A!. Sv\anston (Royal Purple); tho Premier H.T. rose was shown by Dr. Stevens (Bertha Ganlis), and the premier T rose by Mrs J. McLaren (Marie van Iloute). • All day long the Rose Show wa> very well patronised by the public, and a continual stream of people passed through the, big tent, and all were loud in their admiration of the general disP ,av - • - , ■ i 'the following is the prize list: ROSES. Class 1!. Amateurs—l 2 iosps, dieliuct varieties p.t;: T. H. UarfeH 1, Mrs C. March " Six rases, distinct, varieties (11): T. K. liurf-ett I. Mr* C. Mitf-ch -, w - Baxter 3, J. S. Hawker, v li c. Six joses, distinct vatictie.", H.T. (1): Dr. W. K. Stevens h Six rose?, distinct varieties. H.P. (U: Mrs !»• Cambridge 1. 'three loaes. distinct vanetics, H.P. (2): F. V,*. UiP.cns 1, Mrs 11. Cambridge. 2. Three roses, one variety, pink v 'i): T. K. Biuret'. 1. Throe, roses, one. variety, white (ai : T. li. Barfett 1, J. S. Hawkes 2, T E. Whitfield n. Three roses, veiiow or cream tf): T. K. Barfett 2. Specimen rose til): Mrs K. Cambridge- 1. Polyanthus roses (1): J. S. liawkcs (disqualified). Six varieties, buttonhole, iosos (i): J- S. Ilawkes 1. SWEET PEAS. Class 1, XuTMrynicn— Best display (1): D. Lirad'oury 1 and special mention. Alnalrcura— Twelve distinct -varieties (3): 11. 1). Overcnd 1. T. K. Whitfield 2. D. H. burghs -'5. Six varieties (8): T. E. Whitfield 1, W. M. Swanston 2, K. I). Overcnd ;;. Bast vmo while or cream (6): M. C. J anion 1. W. M. Swanston 2. Vase of pink '(«): T. E. Whitfield 1. W. M. Swanston 2. Vase of rrimaon (71: W. M. Swanston 1, T. E. Whitfield 2. Vase of lavender (6): Mr C. James 1, It. Hutcheson 2. Vase of salmon (G): Mrs It. Cambridge. 1, W. H. Whitnioro 2, Vase ot" bicokmr (3): T. E. Whitfield 1, W. M. Swanston 2. Vow of fancy (5): It D. Overend J. W. M. Swanston 2. Vase of picotee (4): T. E. Whitfield 1, W. M. Swanston 2. Three novelties (6): W. M. Swanston and T. E. Whitfield (ecmal) 1. Twelve varieties, open to all (2) r T. K. j Whitfield 1, IJ. Hutcheson 2. | DECORATIVE. Amateur, ladies only—Two baskets of roses (•2): Mrs H. Baxter 1. Two bowls of roses 1.(4): Mrs IF. Baxter 1. Mrs 0. March 2. Bridal bouquet <U: Mrs .T. Faith I. Hand bouenet (21: Mrs J. Faith 1, Mrs 11. Baxter |2. Buttonholes (1): Mrs H. Baxter 1. Tabic 'decoration* <4): Miss E. Brown 1. Mrs J. May 2. Table decoration, single iopqr (1): Mrs .1. May 1. Table decoration of roses, own foliage '3>: Miss E. Schneider 1, Mi?n I. J'irie 2. Lady's fir>ray (:)): Ml?« 1. Tirio 1. Mi»3 E. Schneider 2. Buttonhole (3): Miss E. Schneider 1. Mi.«s I. Pirie 2. P.est bowl aweet pen?. (9) : W. M. Swanston 1. Mr.-. J. Mav 2. Vase of sweet peas (6): W. M. Swanston 1. T. E. Whitfield 2. K. "D. Overend V h c. Table decoration (G): Mrs •T. Mov 1, Mrs R. Hutcheson 2. Hand bouquet (]): Mrs J. Faith 1. FOR EXHIBITION' ONLY. Mr iro<r!»nn, carnations; Mr Tucker, fruit; Mr Baxter, six roses. DISPLAYS. On the drill ground a series of (Sisplays took place l>eiore another big crowd of people. A squad of Christchurch ladies, under the direction of Mr \Y. A'. Sarolius, gave an elaborate, and skilful display of Swedish educational gymnastics, Tho ladies had been brou'zht to a pitch of perfection and carried through the various movements with commendable freedom and precision. An ambulance display followed. This was provided by the Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, which is composed of tho Christehurch. Schvyn, and Avonsido branches. The display attracted widespread interest and gave one a firstclass insight into the multifarious duties involved in the competent discharge of ambulance work. Lieut. W. W. McKinnev, Assistant-Commander, bad control of this portion of the programme. The Scottish Society Entertainment "Party were well to the fore throughout the afternoon, and. gave a number of items, which met with unfailing appreciation. OPEN-AIR ENTERTAINMENTS. The open-air concerts in the afterneon were attended by immense circles of patrons. Two programmes wero submitted simultaneously, one from a special platform in the middle of the carnival arena, and the other on tho drill ground. 'J ho platform programme proved unusually interesting, comprising as it did a number of dances, a display bv the Boy Scouts, and choral work by tho boys' choir. The students of the "Christehurch Technical Collego opened tho programme with a very elaborate series of national dances, tho young performers appearing in tho national costumes of tne countries represented. They gave a French, reel, a .Norwegian v.easant dance, a Thitch national dance, an English Morris dance. an English country dance. Swedish national dance, Bussian peasant dance, Italian dance, and a Bussian bailet dance. Some considerable preparation must have been required to enable the pupils to perform no excellently, antl this section of the programme was highly enjoyed and enthusiastically applauded. Tho Tuahiw'i Maori girls also came in for hearty applause lor their native songs and poi dances, a department in which U!,..s i-xcel. A vejy vigorous item wa-' that provided by the b.-ys' choir, under the direction of .Mr ha*>t. The hoy a sang lustily, putting their whole heart and soul into their work. Tho programme concluded with songs and poi "dances by the Maori girl students of the Ohoka College. This section of the afternoon's entertainments was uader tlie general direction of Mr- StarriYin<!: Mason. The Kind's Troop of Boy Scouts gave an interesting display of various items, and the St. Michael's Troon an exhibition of jiu-jitsu and bayonet lighting. IS THE EVENING. The vast expanse of the carnival ground was more noticeable alter nighttall than during the day, but the crowd seemed to be considerably larger. From 7 o'clock onwards the oeople poured through the gates in thousands, and quickly filled up the many tonus and distributed themselves about the outdoor entertainments. Shortly bciorc eight o'clock the lights were turned on. and it was then seffl how extensive a system was re.|ui;ed to be installed for the evening. The brightly-lit x tcnts, the loiifi rows of lights around the"" carnival ground, and the illuminated plat form ■> made up a very attractive scene. The refreshment tents did remarkably

business in the evening, also die side allows, but there was very little money tpniing: in by ivav of direct contribution. In several of the tent*, which contained large stocks at the beginning in' the day. auction sales were conducted as the clom> of the carnival approached tor tlie purpose ot clearing off all goods on band. The treasury department at this M.ace. and for ~ome considerable time later, were working at top pressure to receive and classify the various sums of money which poured in from all direction--.

TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION"

The torchlight procession in the evening was a great sucre.-.*. and was watched by large crowds ot |>eople who lined the route. The procession was practically composed of bandsmen and firemen, and it started from the Central Fire Station and pas-ed through the centre of the town to the Carnival sit". Those taking part in it- were as follows: —Bands: W'oolston. CYC. Ist Regiment. Derry's. Lyttolton Marine. C.13 C, the Rechabites, ai:d last, but not least in point of energy and sound, the- Darktown Band in a motor-car. The firemen were well represented also, there being detachments from the City Ilrigado antl from Kaiapoi. Rangiora, I/vitelton, Sumner, Railway, and New Brighton. The fire-fighting plant that was included in the procession was the Dennis turbine, the Deluge, and the big Railway steamer. Accompanying the procession wer ft some troops of Boy Scouts, who did good work with the collecting boxes. K V i:XI NO AM US KMENTS. Several entertainments and displays also took place in the evening, and were likewise attended bv large audiences. The Technical College pupils repeated the National dances, which wero again splendidly given. A notable item was a Russian dance in which Miss N. Frankish, Miss 0. Walker, Miss M. Walker, and another girl took part. This was an elaborate and difficult dance, but was most skilfully performed, and was enthusiastically encored. An extra item, a Russian ballet dance, was performed as a solo by Miss Gladys Walker. The Technical College display wa s followed by Mr Bloy's Ban.jp Band, which played a number of selections, and completed the entertainment in that particular locality. On a band-stand sonic little distance from the main concert platform Mr Sidney Williamson's Glee Party appeared before another large crowd of •leople, and presented a most enjoyable i musical programme consisting of solos, part songs, and choruses. The nursing tlivision of the St. John Ambulance Brigade repeated their afternoon's display of ambulance work, and made another appeal for funds for tho soldiers. During the day and evening some. £."0 was collected altogether by the division. The Y.M.C.A. merry-go-round proved .an irresistible attraction to oil classes of people, and carried full cargoes every trip. It was going strong right up to the end of the carnival. The other sideshows, such as tho Aunt Sallv type of game. wero also fully patronised throughout the evening, and produced considerable revenue fop the fund. Tho boating trips on the river also did well. WATER DISPLAY. Shortly after 8..')0 the Fire Brigade gave a water display which was one of the features of the evening. The Dennis turbine and the two dig "steamers were pressed into service, and with their aid powerful streams of -water from the lake were projected into tln> air. and were illuminated with coloured flares. Tho general effect was particularly striking, especially when viewed from a. distance, and the display was appreciatively watched by a very large i crowd of spectators. CARNIVAL NOTES. A curious source of revenue for a portion cf the afternoon was a grey mare lent by its owner for the purpose of giving short rides. The various horsemen who paid the fee for a trip got into the way ot galloning the lioree at top speed along tho avenue, by the river, and as there was a considerable <]aiig£r to pedestrians this type of entertainment was stopped, and the horse taken off the active list, much to its gratification, no doubt. A pedigree bulldog, presented by Mr J. Knight, was raffled during the day, the winner being Mr W; Walden. • The searchlight lent by Adams, Ltd., and removed from their premises to the Carnival grounds by Messrs Brown Bros., to assist in the water display, was, unfortunately, not seen to proper advantago on account of an insufficient su;>ply of current. The awards for decorated boat.wpto: —Tennyson street Congregational choir girls (Belgian colours) ], Trinity Congregational choir girls (Italian colour s.i 12. OVER .£3OOO REALISED. The. financial results of the Carnival so far as they have been ascertained show that over £3000 was collected. The exact amount will not be known for a day or two, for additional items have still to be included.