THE CARNIVAL

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 137, 11 June 1915, Page 3

THE CARNIVAL

NEWS AND NOTES LATEST PROGRESS REPORT The latest progress report presented by tho Carnival returning officer laet night in connection with the voting ■ showed that the position of the candidates was as follows :—: — 1. Miss A. M. Senior, Hutt Valley (No. 14). 2. Miss Low, Combined Drapers (No. 2). 3. Miss A. M. Palmer. Public Service (No. 13). 4. Mrs. Algar Williams, St. John Ambulance (No. 1). 5. Mies M'Enroe. West Coaster* (No. 7). 6. Dr. Platts-Mills, Tramway Boys (No. 10). 7. Mks K. Doughty, Commercial Travellers (No. 8). 8. Miss Doris M'Cormack, Trentham Boys (No. 15). 9. Nuree Everitt, Combined Sports (No. 9). - I 10. Miss Jessie Lewis, Young Boys' Society (No. 4). 11. Mrs. W. H. Smith, Oversea* Club (No. 3). 12. Miss M. E, Roseingr&ve, Trades and Labour (No. 12). 13. Miss A. M' Vicar, Highland Society (No. 6). 14. Mrs. S. Hempton, Te Aro Residents (No. 5). 15. Mies M'Kegg, Manawatu (No. 11). "CINDERELLA" COMPANY'S MATINEE. At the invitation of the Patriotic Society Executive and Mr. Berkeley, of the J. C. Williamson Pantomime Company, representatives of the various Queen candidates met the executive and Mr. Berkeley at the Opera House ye? terdayto consider arrangements for the allocation of the proceeds of the patriotic pantomime matinee. At Mr. Berkeley's request, _ Mr. D. M'Laren presided. It was decided that ear-h candidate should be credited with votes equivalent to the value of the matinee tickets sold by her committee, and that the value in votes of the sales and collections by members of the " Cinderella " Company should [ be awarded as prizes to the candidates whose supporters sell the largest number of tickets. The first prize will be 50 per cent, of the sales and collections by the company, second prize 30 per cent., and third prize 20 per cent. This arrangement was unanimously approved. On behalf of those present the chairman expressed hearty appreciation 'of the kindness displayed by the management and members of the " Cinderella Company in proliering this special entertainment for the fund. PALAIS DA LLIES. Good business was done all day yesterday at the West Coasters' Association Palais d' Allies on Lambton-quay, and the picture-vaudeville entertainments were greatly appreciated. The new programme submitted to-day is of an ex- ! cellent character, and there has be<m .\ numerous attendance at ea<:h session. To-morrow afternoon and evening the members of the Seldom Club will show a series of tableaux entitled "The Crowning of the Soup King." The pioceeds of all the entertainments go to forward the candidature of Mies Ter°sa M'Enroe. the West Coasters' Carnival | Queen candidate. COMBINED DRAPERS. The following contributions have been received by the Combined Drapers': — £ Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd. ... 500 John Kirkcaldie 500 D.I.C. 200 C. Smith, Ltd 100 George and Keraley, Ltd. ... 100 James Smith and Co. . ... 50 Te Aro House. Lid 50 Veitch and Allan, Ltd 50 A. Mitchell, Christchurch ... 50 D. S. Patrick and Co., £25; Edward Collie, £25; Reyolds aaid Co., Ltd., £25 : Crockett and Jones, London, £20 ; E. K. Kirkcaldie, £20; Whitehead and Pears, £10 10s; T. Bush, £10 10s? E. C. Brown, Ltd., £10 10s; Walter Cole, £10 10s ; Charles Hill and Sons, £10 10s ; Roberts. Ltd.. N.Z., £10; Miss Grace Kirkcaldie, £10; J. G. Marshall, £8; Lees and Church, £5 ss ; Evans, Cubastreet, £5 ss; Smith and Lister, £5 ss; A. Dimdore, £5 ss; Queree Bros., £5 ss; Herb Price, £5 ss; A. Levy, £5 ss ; Davis and Cla.ter, £5 ss ; Pringles, Ltd., £5 ss; Hood Bros., £5 ss; W. F Macklin, £5 ss; J. A. Peck. Sydney. £5 ; Mr. and Mre. C. E. Finch, £5; Sample, £5; F. J. Caterer and Son, £4 4s ; R. H. Jenkins. £4 4s ; Wellington Furnishing Co., £4 4s; J. Martin and Sons, £4 4s ; Duncan and Macintosh, £3 3s ; Wallace and Gibson, £3 3s ; G. E. Fownes, £2 2s ; H. and A. Lomax, £2 2s; Bargain Stores, £2 2&; W. Cook. £2 2s; W. J. S. Hayward, £2 2s ; W. Osborn, £1 Is ; G. T. Estall, £1 Is; J. Archer, £1 Is; W. Meston, £1 Is; T. P. Halpin, £1 Is; F. Solomons, £1 le ; H. Cane, £1 Is ; Green | and Davie, £1 Is ; W. T. Quintan, £1 Is; T. Page, £1 Is; Indian Art Depot, D. M. Clay, £1 Is; W. Matheweon, £1 le; L. W. Balkind, £1 Is; John M'Lean, £1; Weinerger, £1; Brown and Yeats, £1 ; Miss Abraham, £1 ; A. S. Morgan, £1. and smaller contributions, the aggregate amount totalling £2043 15s Id. DRAMATIC RECITAL. In these Carnival times, when entertainments are so many, Mr. Culford Bell and Miss Betty Purdom have reason to congratulate themselves upon the fact that their effort in aid of Queen Candidate No. 2 (Miss Low) was very successful. The popularity of the chief performers and those of their pupils who assisted is evidently great, since the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was practically filled in every part. The en-1-ertainment was entirely dramatic and elocutionary, but the programme had Iwen arranged in such a manner that the audience nevpr tired. Miss Purdom and Mr Bell were seen in three items of different character: but in all they were equally pleasing A one-act play, "The Man in the Street," showed Mr. Bell as a most amusing old man from the slums. His make-up was excellent, and i there was nothing in his acting to dej tract from the realism. Miss Purdom played the part of the artist's wife, who ' discovers her father in the old loafer ; 1 and Mr. Harry G. Shakes, as the artist, j was quite in the piece. Mr. Bell and I Miss Purdom also appeared in a humorj ous costume scene, "The Art of Making j Love," and finally in a burlesque melo- , drama. Tho Queen Candidate herself, I Miss Low, displayed her elocutionary 1 ability in "The Yukon Trail." Two Shakespearian numbers were the potion scene from "Romeo and Juliet," in which Miss Freda Beale achieved considerable success, and the highly dramatic ''Clarence's Dream," contributed with proper fervour by Mr Harry G._ Shakes. Items by juvenile pupils were distinctly popular. Miss Jessie Bailey recited the humorous Scotch number "A Rat on a Mouse," Miss Ngaire Lemmon showed much promise in "The Lady Reciter "Up-to-date," Keith Thomson contributed the patriotic item "Tha Son of a Soldier," and Miss Maria Milesi gained great applause for the stirring "Bravo" ("Kit-

chener Sits in His London Den"). Two notable numbers in character were given by Miss Ver.% Petherick ("'Pickett's Nell") and Leith jßiddell as "Uncle Mose," counting eggs. Miss Magill's musical monologue, "The Yogi's Curse," and Miss E. Warburton's recitation, "The Song in the Market PUace," similarly took the fancy of the audience. In fact, the audience was so enthusiastic all through that the programme would have been unduly extended had not encores been forbidden. Miss E. Brown acted as accompanist for the monologue and dVamatic numbers. JOTTINGS. The City Council has granted the free use of the Newtown Park on Saturday to the Queen Carniv.il Sports Candidate, and also granted the free use of the Basin Reserve to the Wellington Football Association on the 19th June, with permission to charge " for admission, the proceeds being devoted to the New Zealand Wounded Soldiers Fund. A concert, organised by Mis. H. A. and Miss Shepherd, in aid of Dr. Platts-. Milk's candidature, was ,held in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, last evening. The programme was an excellent one, and it was to be regretted that the audience was not larger. Enjoyable items were given by Miss Balton, Master R. Pankhurst, Miss Clifford, Atiss Olsen, Mr. R. R. Allwright, Misses Shepherd, Dall, Driscoll, Watkins, Hill, iMeesrs. J. M. Clark, E. J. Hill, and Master F. Reeves. The tramwaymen are holding V. torchlight procession this evening, to be followed by an open air concert at Newtown Park. The funds go towards Dr. P'lattsMills's candidature. A five-roomed house in Glen-ioad, Kelburn, for five shillings; is the tempting prize held out by the Combined D rapers' Committee, which has organised a big art union to dispose of the property. The house is only eighteen months old, and the tickets promise to sell readily. The Carnival so far has been produc tive of many novelties in the advertising, way. One of the most original ways should prove to be the effort of Mr. . Barry Lupino, the inimitable " Bilby M in the J. C. Williamson " Cinderella " pantomime, to dress a window in Kirk caldie and Stains's establishment on Monday next. This performance when recently carried out in Sydney created profound excitement, and was instru mental in raising over £600 the first day. The window will be dressed between the hours of 1.30 and 2.30 p.jn. and 3.30 and 4.30 p.m. Preparations have been made for the Public Service masked and fancy dresa ball, to be held in the Town Hall tonight. Masks will be worn until mid night, when programmes will be issued Mr. M'Laughlin's orchestra will supply the music. Prior to the sports gathering in Newtown Park to-morrow in support of the ' Sports Queen a procession will leave the , Post Office at 1.15 p.m^ The sports wni ' commence with a ladies' hockey match j at 2.20 p.m., and will be followed by men's Rugby, " soccer," and hockey, and ladies' Rugby matches and a harriers' race. To-morrow evening in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, in support of Nurse Everitt's candidature, an entertainment is to be given by Mrs. A. Laird Menard's school pupils and Miss Janie Petrie, Mesdames Mitchell and Hopkins, and Messrs. Frank Picot and O'Connor. The City Council was asked by the Wellington Football Association last night for permission to have the electric light installed on the Basin' Reserve on the occasion of its approaching carnival. The association said it would defray the cost of installation, but asked that the council pay the cost of the- current. It was decided to grant the request. There will bo special attractions at Petone Recreation Ground to-morrow afternoon, when hockey, Rugby, and league matches will be played. _ j The supporters of Miss Roseingrave | (Trades and Labour) met at the Trades ' Hall last evening, when arrangements wero made for the jumble stall at the Carnival Bazaar next week. In the Petone Oddfellows" Hall last evening a progressive euchre party was held in aid of Miss Senior's candidature. Over 200 people attended, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by tho=e present. The Carnival bazaar, which promises to be the biggest affair of its kind ever ( held here, will open in the Town Hall j on Monday night and will list for seven nights. Attractive entertainments will be provided in the Concert Chamber. Blue papers are now being served on various representative citizens summoning them to appear before a Special Bench of the High Court of Patriotism. (Commercial Travellers' Mock Court). The session is to be held in the "New Palace of Financial Levels somewhere in Chews-lane," and those served with summonses are under a penalty of a fine if they fail to attend. TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME. 7.30 p.m. — "Darkies' " torchlight procession by tramwaymen (Dr. PlattsMills), and open-air concert at t Newtown Park. • 8 p.m. — Euchre party and dance (Nurse ! Everitt), Concert Chamber. 8 p.m. — Plain and fancy dress ball, Town Hall,- Public Service Association (Miss Palmer). , 8 p.m.— Special meeting lady supporters Miss M'Enroe (West Coasters), tea tent, Lambton-quay. TO-MORROW'S ARRANGEMENTS. All Day— Street flower sale (Commercial Travellers). Afternoon and Evening — Tableau parade "Crowning of the Soup King" (West Coasters). 1.15 p.m. — Procession at 2.20 p.m., sports at Newtown Park (Nurse Everitt). ! 3 p.m. — League match at Petone (Miss > Senior). 8 p.m. — Plain and fancy dress ball, Town Hall (Miss Senior)