DRILL HALL CARNIVAL

Evening Star, Issue 20655, 1 December 1930, Page 16

DRILL HALL CARNIVAL

END OF BRILLIANT VENTURE SUM OF ABOUT £3,000 WILL GO INTO GANGER RESEARCH FUNDS RECORD CROWD ON SATURDAY ' At 1,1 o’clock on Saturday'night the curtain was rung down on one. of the most successful industrial carnivals ever held in the dominion. Organised in the first place by .the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association, the great venture had- for its primary object the gathering in of further funds for the Cancer .Research Campaign. That the exhibition-Was going to, be an overwhelming success was quite obvious to those who were present on opening day, and therefore it came as no surprise when the energetic organising secretary (Mr James Taylor) announced on Saturday night that it was estimated that approximately £3,000 would be handed over to the, authorities directly'engaged in the warfare against cancer. When the carnival was opened it was hoped that about £2,500 would bp realised, but so enterprising was the executive committee in arranging fresh attractions daily, and'■ so.- spontaneously carao the public appreciation of : the executive'.’a efforts that the original estimate was greatly exceeded, To-mor-row ,it should be possible to give further details , concerning the 'money taken, . In accordance with general anticipation, Saturday night’s crowd constituted a record, about 9,000 people being present. The visitors found the exhibition as fresh and attractive as it was a fortnight ago, and a wonderful night of entertainment was the result. The display stalls were continually surrounded by admiring groups, and the side shows attracted crowds in massed formation' The carnival atmosphere was maintained throughout, the Band of the First Battalion. Otago Regiment, providing many catchy, tuneful numbers. The ticket boxes were staffed by young ladies from the D.S.A. As evidence of the friendly feeling that has existed among exhibitors,, it mav be stated that, when the , makers of a certain toothsome delicacy ran out of supplies, the manager of ah opposition firm stepped into the breach and supplied his rival free of charge. This is only oho of many instances of such team work. DUNEDIN’S BEAUTIES. The chief attraction for the evening’s session was the “ Framed Beauty ” competition. A blue picture frame with five oval openings with gold edging had..been erected in the gallery, and through these openings the faces of the fair entrants appeared in groups of five, their faces being lighted up by three X-ray lamps above them. The judges, Mrs Wakefield Holmes, Sir Louis Barnett, and Mr James Hogg, were seated on the baud rotunda, which was surrounded by an interested throng of spectators. ’ Tlie entrants, same thirty-five in all, took their places in groups of five inrotation behind the frame and smiled down on the vast concourse below. Every group was in the nature of a handsome living portrait frame, and each type of beauty had its admirers in the crowds of spectators below. The competition was voted one of the prettiest ever seen in Dunedin, and re, fleets credit on those ill 'charge of it; Mr Arthur Barnett supervised the showing, and Miss E. Brown was in charge of the beauty parlour. The judges, being in a dilemma with such a galaxy of beauty before them, recommended the executive to present cadi entrant with a handsome presentation picture box of chocolates. This was accordingly done. EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION. Oh Saturday evening, after the doors had been closed, the executive and the workers wore entertained by the members of the Women’s Club, about 100 sitting Sown to supper. Sir Louis Barnett, in a short speech, referred to the enthusiasm which had characterised every worker—-tbo men and women who had responded so whole-heartedly to the appeal of the Cancer Fund for assistance. The mosthumble work had been cheerfully undertaken in the cause of suffering humanity. : Sir Louis then read the. following letter, addressed to the chairman, the secretary, and members of the executive:— '

, Gentlemen,—tAt a meeting, of the Finance and Appeal Committee of the Otago, and Southland Division of the New Zealand cancer campaign held yesterday, November 28, very grateful and appreciative reference Was made to your exhibition and carnival, happily conceived, so skilfully organised, and which by your untiring efforts has proved so splendid a success.' The enthusiasm so characteristic of your leader was caught by you all, and has been transmitted to the host of other willing helpers, women and men, who responded so whole-heartedly to your appeal : for service. Your work has been cheerfully undertaken, because you felt that your efforts were to he expended in one of the worthiest of all objects, the relief of suffering humanity. The financial profit, and a substantial profit you have made it, resulting from all this onerous and self-sacrificing work on your part, is being given by you to the Cancer liesearch funds in Dunedin, and on behalf of the Otago and Southland divisions of the cancer campaign, we have been asked to express to you the warmest possible expressions of gratitude for the very valuable scr-

vice you have rendered. The Chairman (Mr Janies Hogg) on behalf of the executive, thanked all the voluntary workers for thoiT wonderful team work and enthusiastic efforts. The co-operation of all departments and all conveners, committees, and workers from every section of the eoinrhunity had been magnificent, and all the work done and gifts made had been rendered in a fine spirit of generosity. All had made some sacrifice in goods, money, or services. He then referred to the enthusiasm and cour-_ tesy of tho official exhibition secretary, Mr James Taylor. (Applause.) The Dunedin papers had given a strong lead in community effort, and deserved their warm appreciation. At the close of the exhibition on Friday evening tho net result was approximately £2,400, and they anticipated, with the splendid support given by the public on Saturday, that the next sum of £3,000 would bo handed over to tho cancer research fund. The utmost effort had been made by all to secure the. largest possible monetary result, and in addition to this tho exhibition had served a civic purpose in the education value to tho community, and particularly tho. thousands of school children, and had aroused a wide interest in tho campaign to fight cancer. Tho Mayor (Mr It. S. Black), said tho exhibition had been an effort of which Dunedin might wcjl ho proud. Ho referred to the excellent work done by tho'ladies wixo had given their ser-

vices, and congratulated the manufacturers who had made the display of goods possible. A- very happy gathering concluded with a vote of thanks to the ladies, followed by the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’ Questioned by a reporter on Saturday night the organising secretary (Mr James Taylor) said that the amount which ho expected would be handed over to the cancer fund would be about £3.000. . , This handsome donation was duo to three factors. Firstly, the services of a devoted band of voluntary workers, who from the inception of the carnival threw themselves whole-heartedly into the effort. Only those who, like himself, visited the Drill Hall in the mornings knew the wonderful work the members of the Women's Club had put into the movement. In addition to committee work prior to the opening of the carnival, every morning during its currency bands of their workers were in the Drill Hall, stocking and arranging the various stalls under their con. trol and preparing the tea rooms for the afternoon and sessions. At very short notice the ladies undertook to give the country school children visiting the exhibition a hot lunch on arrival for the modest charge of 6d, between 900 and 1,000 children, teachers, and committee men being thus catered for. Mention must also be made of the services of those voluntary workers who night after night ran tho various sideshows and raffles and took charge of the ticket boxes doors. Tho second factor was tho splendid effort by tho members of tho Manufacturers’ Association, who staged such a comprehensive display of New Zea-land-made goods in such a short space of time when it was remembered that it was only on September 20 that tho members of the cancer appeal iuud met the executive of tho Manufacturers' Association that the carnival was first discussed, one realised tho loyal way in which manufacturers vied with one another in supporting tho executive in its decision to run the carnival in aid of the cancer fund. Thirdly, there was the splendid response by tho public of Dunedin, who night after night thronged tho carnival and spent so liberally. The donors of prizes and goods for selling must not bo overlooked, manufacturers, merchants, and retailers giving generously to every appeal for help. MAYOR’S TRIBUTE. Spoken to on the station this morning, just before he left for Wellington, tho mayor (Mr R. S. Black) expressed (pleasure at the success of tho Manufacturers’ and Carnival. Ho said that the committee and all connected with it bad worked very hard to make the carnival a success and their efforts had been fully achieved. On behalf of tho city ho thanked one and all for the wonderful work that they had done and he congratulated them on the result. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The close of the exhibition on Saturday night also marked tho conclusion of what has _ probably been the most interesting miniature rifle meeting ever held in the dominion. The dominant note of tho meeting was team shooting, 133 teams of five persons taking part in the various matches provided in the programme. Tho entry in tho retailers' and factory workers’ matches was so largo that tho matches had to bo divided into two nights each. Handicapping for indivilual events was done on the scores of tho individuals in the teams’ matches. This work was in the hands of President SilviuSj official handicapper for tho Otago Miniature Rifle Association, and the proof that the handicaps met with the approval of the was evident by tho fact that the Carnival Handicap Match attracted 125 entries, of whom 37 returned with possibles with their handicaps to shoot off for position. The next 3i had scores, ranging from 36 to 39. In all tho scores of 510 competitors were dealt with for handicap purposes. The handicaps being out early in tho week', the competitors lost jittlo time in making themselves acquainted with 'their allowances. The interest in the shooting was maintained right up to tho last minute on Saturday njght, and the meeting was brought to a close with a friendly match between the National Reserve ladies’ team and the men at the table. Tho ladies had issued a challenge early in the week, but owing to tho pressure of the programme work, no time was found to shoot the match until last thing on Saturday. Tho enterprising ladies were unfortunate iu losing by a very narrow mars' 11 Tho results of tho Carnival Handicap, which was finished on Saturday night, was that of tho thirty-seven who wont to the mound to shoot off the tie in a four-shot match with half handicap less one point, eleven were again returned with possibles. They wore R. Graham, Johnson (‘Star’), Williams, Brccso, Spence, Walker, K. Dickson, Miss D. M‘Donald, Miss Doris Flocktnn, Miss L. Flavell, and Staff S.M. M‘Kenzie. :

It was now shot for shot, the 'first to drop a point to go out. Johnson, Spence, and MTvehzio survived the first shot, the second found MTvenzie _by himself and winner of the _ Carnival Handicap. An interesting point about tins match was that only ono miniature rifle shot managed to get into the first shoot-off, and only one possible was scored oft the rifle, this by Mr D. Rowntree. Only two other possibles were made during the meeting—one by Constable Woodford (Railway M.R.C.) and the other by It. Gillicit (Dunedin M.R.C.). EXHIBITION CHAMPIONSHIP. Contrary to' expectations this match created a lot of keen interest, in that it attracted forty-six entries. Owing to the exacting nature of the shoot it was thought that not more than a dozen would enter, .but the competitors were keen, and the shooting of a-higher standard than in any ether match preceding ft. The conditions' were :—Ten shots, all to count; possible score 50; The winner proved to be Bruce (Dunedin M.R.C.) 49, with M'Auslin '(Railway M. 48, second. ■ Robb (R.N.V.R.)j- P. Davis (Speight’s), Thompson (Railway), Webb (Railway), 5.5. .MfKenzie, (permanent Staff), and D. Rowntree each ’47y W. Sinclair (Portobello M.R.C.). Woodford (Railway), D. Sinclair (Gregg’s), Marr (R.S.A.) 45, Rowntree, Gillick (Dunedin), Graham (Barnett’s), and White (Railway) 44 ; twenty-nine competitors 42 and under. The convener of the Shooting Committee desires to expresp his gratitude for tlie unstinted assistance of members of miniature rifle clubs, notably Returned Soldiers’ Association, Speight’s, and Railway, which was an important factor in keeping things going with a swing on every night of the carnival. .SUMMARY OF MATCHES. A summary of the matches and winners of the meeting is as under;— Secondary Schools’ Match (trophies, R. Bruce). —0.8. H. School 1. . ■ Miniature Rifle Club and Rjflc Clubs. —Returned Soldiers’ Association 1, Speight’s 2. , , . T , Warehouseman’s Match (trophy, J. Rattray, and Son) .—Paterson and Barr 1, ‘ Evening Star ’ 2. ; Retailers’ , Match (trophies, .Whitcombe and Toinbs).—D.S.A. 1, Barnett’s 2. . ... Police Mntch (trophies, P. Haymaov and Co.). —Police team No. 3. _ ; Factory Workers’ Match (trdphics, Briscoe and Co.).—Hillside 1, S.S. and IS. Boot Factory 2.| » Ladies’ Teams’ , Match (trophies, Fairbairn, Wright, and Co.).—National Reserve ' ladies I,' Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie ladies 2. " ; \ Comraercial Travellers and Public Service Combined Match (trophy, Mr 6. F’ereiis) and E. Commercial. Travellers and Dunedin Telephone Society 1 (equal).' S.S. and E. won ! the shoot off. Teams’ Championship Match (trophies, Williamson, Jeffery Ltd.).— This match was made a handicap match after the programme had gone to press. This was done to put the Commercial teams on a footing to compete with the Mounted Rifle Club teams. The handicapping brought the first five teams within 4 points of each other. The others failed to come up to their previous standard, but were not far behind—Speight’s 1, D.S-A, 2. Ladies’ Championship (trophies, Bells Ltd.). —Miss E. Melville 1, Miss N. Rowntree 2; Manufacturers’ (Employers) Match. —R. Bruce 1, N. Wood 2. Territorial Match (trophy donated by Colonel Falconer). —Sergeant Walden 1, Corporal Hosiet 2. Match Between Teams of Five Territorials and Five Telegraph Cadets.— Telegraph 1. Triangular, between doctors, lawyers, and ministers, was won by the lawyers. Various stunt matches were fired when the match set down for each night was finished, snap shooting, candle snuffing, and rapid fire being popular. The winners of some of these matches were :—Mr Judson, Mr Roamtree. Mr Coxhead, Misses P. and N. Rowntree, O. Holden, Mr M'Leocl, Mr White, L. Blagdon, E. Paten, and J. Dick- • Ladies’ Sweepstake. Twenty-four ■-entries. : —Miss N. Rowntree 1. . .Self-handicap Match. Forty-three entries —Miss E. Melville. C. Bird, P. Douglas (equal). C. Bird won the slioot off. Moving Target Shooting (six shots, most hits). —Rev. Mr Tuckwoll 5, R. Bruce 5. Carnival Handicap (trophy, rifle donated by A. and W. M'Carthy). One hundred and twenty-five entries—--5.5. M'Kenzie (Permanent Staff). Exhibition Championship. Fortiesix entries—R. Bruce 1. ;