£100,000 THE GOAL

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 120, 14 February 1941, Page 4

£100,000 THE GOAL

Victory Queen Carnival Events At a meeting of chairmen of all the queen carnival commitlees it was unanimously agreed to push ahead with individual queen committee events in addition to tlie collective events of tlie entire organization. All members of the organization are enthusiastic supporters of a vigorous policy, and practical evidence of this is apparent in the progress already, made. Au energetic band of voluntary workers is organizing a wide variety of entertainment, and it is confidently expected that the efforts will result in £100,(KM) being collected by the middle of May. The publicity committee has acquainted the public with Hie aims and details of the carnival drive, and it should be clear that the sum of £lOO,OOO aimed at is to be the contribution of the Wellington metropolitan area to the National .Patriotic Appeal of £1,000,000. Tlie respective “queens,” their attendant “princesses” and the various committees are, between them, producing a programme which will provide an event for almost every day. These events Include concerts, ewbhret evenings, dances, card parties, and a variety of oilier entertainment, all designed to attract funds to the getleral appeal. H lias been decided to erect a large barometer in a prominent position in Hie t'il.v with tlie object of registering, each day, Hie relative voting position of the "queens.” Arrangements are well advanced for a big street day at tlie end of this month. It is expected that this will be one of tlie most spectacular processions Wellington lias seen. The chairman of the executive eommitt.ee is confident that Hie event will dispel the legend of tlie Wellingtonian’s lack of enthusiasm. The support promised by numerous bodies and sections of the community is oil a generous scale. Members of the American, Canadian and Australian communities in Wellington will participate. The Chinese and Hindu communities have also promised to do so. Each of tlie six queen committees will provide at least four decorated (louts. Bands, interhouse girls' teams, the tire brigade, nurses, territorials, a contingent from Trentbam ami many other features will ensure an interesting and spectacular display.

Miss A. Laird, who returned last year after an extended visit to Great Britain, was the speaker at the Wanganui Townswomen's Guild on Wednesday afternoon. Her vivid descriptions of Hie lovely and interesting spots in the Old Country, of the outbreak of war, black-outs and evacuations were of Intense interest to her listeners.