THE CARNIVAL

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 149, 25 June 1915, Page 2

THE CARNIVAL

KELBURN VILLA RESULT OF THE BALLOT NEWS AND NOTES. An audience of large numbers attended 'the Combined Drapers' concert in the Grand Opera House last night. The concert was one that gave pleasure to all present, but it must be acknowledged that most of the people present were attracted by more powerful motives than a love of music. They were there to see wiio won the big Carnival prize, the Kelburn villa. The fortunate person was Miss Enid Sturdy, Hautanasquare, Lower Hutt, holder of ticket No. 3918. The art union, though promoted by the Combined Drapers in the in-tm-csts of their candidate, Miss Low, was drawn under the supervision of the special Carnival ballot committee. Everything was done with the greatest attention to regularity. It was certified that all, butts of tickets sold were contained in the parcel, which was afterwards deposited in the ballot box. A little girl from the audience. "Rosalind Dillon, picked out a ticket, which bore the name of Miss Enid Sturdy. The general concert arrangements were all that could be desired. Young ladies from the various drapery houses occupied the stage ? their fancy dresses making a charming effect. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by the Working Men's Club Orchestra, Mr. Luks, Miss Lonsdale, Mr. L. Exton, Mr. S. R. Allwright. Miss Janie Petrie, Mr. Zante Wood. Mr. Geo. Holloway, Miss Barry, and Miss Kate Davis. POLITICIANS "FINED." From the serious business of Legislation, the Prime Minister was taken last night to be tried by the Commercial Travellers' Mock Court in the Sydneystreet Schoolroom. _ Mr. Massey was charged that, notwithstanding the cares and worries of state, he came to the court with a smiling face. He pleaded not guilty, but was fined a guinea. Threepence more was added to the fine because he was nob Minister for Finance, and a further threepence because he could not say how many Treasury Bills would be issued. 'After his trial, the "prisoner" was asked if he had anything to say, and he spoke from the dock with the greatest good humour. Afterwards he occupied a seat on bhe bench beside Judge Fitzgibbon, and saw other members of the Legislature placed upon their trial. Fines collected by the court yesterday totalled £295. SPORTS GYMKHANA. The_ unpleasant weather that prevailed last night somewhat affected the attendance at the Sports Gymkhana in the U Shed, but good business was done, and the concert arranged by Miss Pool was oxcellenti Those who contributed wore Misses Egan, Grey, T. M'Geo, J. Bailey, and V. Charles and Messrs. O'Brien and Picot. Little Miss B. Menhard's dancing was a feature of the evening, and the sth Regiment Band played pleasant selections. An attractive programme has been prepared for to-night, including a physical exercise display by Mr. T. Tracoy's pupils. The various art unions will also be drawn. TRUSTEES APPOINTED. Yesterday Mr. H. G. Hill, chairman of the Carnival Executive Committee, wrote to the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and the Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, conveying a request of the executive that they should act as trustees of all moneys which were being collected and would be paid ihto an account* I',1 ', to 'be opened at the National Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, in their names as trustees for the Waunded Soldiers, Sailors, and Dependents' Fund. "Your duties," he wrote, "will be to hold the moneys until permanent trustees are appointed, and upon payment of the moneys to the perment trustees, your duties and liabilities will cease. As soon as the permanent trustees are appointed, if outside of yourselves, my executive will inform you of their names and the moneys are then to be paid over to the permanent trustees. If you agree to act as trustees on the above conditions, will you kindly sign the memorandum set but below, and I shall retain this letter on behalf of all parties. lam enclosing a copy for you." Messrs. Luke and Aitken have signified their willingness to act as requested, and an account will be opened at the National Bank to-day. SPORTS GATHERING. To-morrow, on the Basin Reserve, if the weather is fine, the "soccer" sports gala, postponed from last Saturday, will be held. A monster procession, with several bands taking part, will leave Government Buildings at 2.15 p.m. All Queen candidates are invited to be present. Attractions for the evening include an exhibition of boxing. MISS M'DONALD'S CONCERT. In the Grand Opera House thia evening a concert, organised by Miss Ruby M'Donald, in aid of the Wounded Soldiers Fund, is to be given. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, His Grace Archbishop Redwdod, and the Mayor and Mayoress will be present. Among those contributing to a fine programme are the following :— Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Miss Nellie Simpson (flute solo), Misses Teresa M'Enroe, A. M. Segrief, R. Siegrief, Shakespearean Trio, Miss M'DonaJd (violin solo), Miss Agnes ! Siegrief (song), Mr. Culford Bell, and Miss Betty l J urdom (comedy scene). The j accompanists will be Miss Heinmann and I Mr. Charles W Kerry. INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS. This evening in the Concert Chamber a fine instrumental programme will be presented by three Wellington musicians. The programme is a very care-fully-selected one, the following being several of the items : —"Double Concerto" (Bach), two violins and piano; "Concerto" (Hubay), duo for violin and piano; piano bolo, "Ballade, F Minor" (Chopin), Miss,? Hanify ; "Violin Concerto" (Max Bruch), Miss Walter 5 violin solo, "Fantasie de Boka" (Isadany Armand), ( Mr. Eric Meier. The recital is being given in aid of theWounded Soldiers' Fund. The box plan is now open at the Bristol Piano Company. Mr. Bernard Page, City Organist, has consented to give a special organ recital in the Town Hall to-morrow evening in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. A special programme is being drawn up. comprising many of the most popular items from Mr. Page's past programmes. The whole should form a most unique programme. BABY QUEEN CORONATION. The Coronation of the Baby Queen in the Concert Chamber to-morrow afternoon gives promise of being one of the daintiest and most charming functions of the Carnival. Preparations have been made most carefully, and all that is now needed for complete success is a happy humour on the part of Her Majesty elect. After tile coronation there will be a "command" performance by little subjects of the queen. JOTTINGS. Permission to use Nevtown Park on Saturday, 10th July, was granted to the.

Patriotic Society by tho council last night. Mrs. Griffith, c/o Hotel Arcadia, fe the winner of diamond ring art tmion. The winning number was 1853. In response to enquiries, employees of the Pctono Railway shops and the Geav Company Works, who have built many striking exhibits for procession purposes, will, weather permitting, carry out a procession in the city to-morrow afternoon, in support of their queen candidate, No. 14, starting from the Government Buildings at 2.15 p.m. Last night's entertainment at the Palais dAllies was received with appreciation by a large audience. Specially enjoyable were selections by the GasComgany's Orchestra, under Bandmaster ummings. To-night the West Coasters promise an equally good programme, including vocal items by several talented artists. A euchre party and dance is being held in the Railway Social Hall, Waterlooquay, to-night, in aid of the candidature of Miss Palmer, the Civil Service nominee. The special Ballott Committee of tho Patriotic Society will continue to draw art unions to-morrow afternoon and evening in Kirkcaldio and Stains' tearoonib. The public are invited to be present . Ah art union drawing will take place in MiSe Tendril's rooms this evening. Supporters of the West Coasters' candidate are requested to attend an important meeting in the Palais dAllies at 7.30 o'clock this evening. A gift of £100 for tho Commercial Travellers' candidate, Mies Doughty, has been made by Mr. E. Short, president of the National Dairy Association. DRAPERS' FUND. The following donations are acknowledged on behalf of the Drapers' candidate :— Collected by Miss H. E. Voss. Longburn : Mr. A. Nielsen, Karere, £L; Mrs. D. Rowland, sen., Tiakitahunaj 10«; Mrs. A. H. M'Ewen, Tiakitahuua, £151 5 Mrs. A. C. Lane, Tiakitahuna, lOe ; Mr. Jas. C. M'Ewen, Tiakitahuna, £1 Is; Mrs. R. Gilmour, Tiakitahuna, 2s 6d; Mr, V. Rodgere, Tiakitahuna, 10s ; Mr. W. Pearce, Rangiotu, 10s 5 Mr. J. B. M'Knight, Tiakitahuna., 10s.