A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE

Evening Star, Issue 20653, 28 November 1930, Page 8

A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE

DRILL HALL CARNIVAL PREPARING FOR GRAND FINALE •There is a.popular belief abroad that the Dunedin manufacturers' exhibition, which is now nearing the end of its second week’s run in the Drill Hall, is the most spectacular achievement of its kind that has been seen in New Zea land for many years. Without a doubt it has provided Dunedin with a very bright fortnight, and visitors from the country, stimulated by fast flying news of the carnival’s success, have given liberal patronage.. Thanks to this inspired effort of .our manufacturers, the Cancer Campaign Committee will have at its disposal an encouraging increase in funds with which to carry out its crusade against the much-foarcd disease. It is hoped that during these last two days of, the exhibition the public, hitherto mostgenerous in every way, will rally round the Drill Hall in massed formation, and, before the final closing time tomorrow night, give all the help they possibly can in the good cause. If the manufacturers have gained useful publicity through their effort, that publicity is well deserved. No pains have been spared to make each individual display as attractive as possible, but, nevertheless, if citizens had an opportunity of inspecting the factories, warehouses, etc., from which the show materials have been drawn, they would soon learn that vast quantities of goods, every bit as serviceable and enticing as those selected for the exhibition, are being turned out locally day by day. The industrial side of the carnival proves , definitely that skilled manufacturing in New Zealand, is on a very high plane, and that it is only a matter of time, when the dominion will bo a self-contained country. The manner in which the exhibition has been kept so very much alive for such a long season, is something of a revelation. In this connection the executive realises what a debt of gratitude it owes to the working volunteers of both sexes, who have come forward gladly and given up practically all their spare time to the staffing of stalls, the management of tea rooms and cabarets, selling of tickets, and the running of roll-downs Never before has there been such harmony in organisation, such artistry in display, such ingenuity in the staging of fresh amusements. Another big crowd passed through the doors yesterday,, the number including 873 enthusiastic school children. The ticket box duties were capably attended to by a bevy of young ladies from Messrs A. and T. Inglis, and the work at the doors was carried out by members of Toe H. The sweets and ice cream stalls were under the charge of the St. Clair Ladies’ Club, while the XYZ stall was controlled by Mrs Hogg and Mrs Templeton. From all quarters good business was reported. Under the direction of Miss Gwen Webster the pupils of the Otago School of Dancing again distinguished themselves'! This time a very picturesque note was struck in a beautiful display of step, toe, character, and Hungarian dancing. The Dunedin Highland, Pipe Band once more provided stirring music. To-night a number of young ladies from Mr J. Hanna’s school of physical culture will occupy the band rotunda for an entertaining period, and after that selections will be played by the Green Island Band.

Right through the exhibition the ladies in charge of the raffles have done wonderful work. _ Always bright an'd cheery, these ladies—members of tho Bridge Circle of the Otago Women’s Club—have accomplished -tilings which should greatly benefit the campaign.

In this department Mr and Mrs Ben Ellis have been acting as joint treasurers. A special tribute must be paid to Mrs Wakefield Holmes for her successful supervision of the arrangements for the sweet stalls. To-day the ladies of the Bowling Association will have charge. THE BEAUTY COMPETITION. In connection with the framed beauty competition to-morrow, Miss Brown, beauty specialist, has consented to be in attendance at the dressing room and to place her services, free of charge, at the disposal of competitors. As a good deal of work will be entailed in ushering the entrants into tho dressing room and in arranging tho groups, it has been decided not to accept post entries. Entries will therefore close to-night at 10 o’clock with the secretary, and may be loft with, the committeemen in charge of tho door. This competition promises to be a most exciting event. Already a large number of entries have been recorded. Although the contest is to be judged entirely individually, many, of the large firms are entering enthusiastically into the project, one firm entering as many as ten. AH the details have been carefully thought out, and this contest should make a fitting finale to a most successful exhibition. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The atmosphere was tense at the Drill Hall last night, when the triangular match between the ministers, doctors, and lawyers of the city was in progress. The ministers led off, and did their best to illustrate to their opponents that one’s conscience is always easier when he has “ fired high ”; the doctors in some cases took the advice seriously, and did their best “ not to hurt " theii imaginary enemies; whilst the lawyers. “ not guilty ” of any sentiment in the matter, went for everything to such effect that the issue of the match was never in much doubt. The final results were: Lawyers 160. Doctors No, 2 149, Doctors, No. 1 123, Junior Law team 122, Ministers 104. The highest individual scores in each team were: Bell (No. 1 Medicos' team) 38. P. S. Anderson (Lawyers) 37. Strain (No. 2 Doctors) 36, Parsons (Junior Lawyers) 36, M'Dowall (Ministers) 31. Manufacturers’ Match.—Concurrently with the triangular match the match for employers was fired. This event attracted only twelve competitors. The result was: Bruce 38. Wood 37, M. R. Greens lade 36, R. Dick and E. C. Greenslade 34. D, Sinclair 33. C. J. Hayward 31, and five under 30. To-night the carnival handicap will be fired. From the number of entries al ready in hand and the inquiries regard ing handicaps, which have been avail able during, this week, this match is proving to be tho most popular fixture of the meeting. As the time from 9 o’clock onwards is reserved for workers in tho retail trade it is essential that all other competitors should register their names at the table before 8.30. If the number of entries is more than can be handled the match will be carried on to-morrow night, and ties will be shot off at the conclusion. Entries will bo accepted to-night for tho eshibi tion championship, open to all comers, ton shots, all to count.