THE CARNIVAL

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8654, 12 February 1914, Page 7

THE CARNIVAL

NOW TAKING SHAPE FARES ARRANGED. The executive of tho Citizens’ Carnival Association met last evening, tlio Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke) presiding. An offer was received from Miramar, Ltd., of the free use of the park for sports. The secretary of the "Wellington Racing Club wrote stating that ho did not think the club would give permission for tho holding of raotor-cyclo races on the course at Trcutham, as the track had been considerably damaged by this form of sport last year. Mr J. H. Pollock said the training track would bo available, but tho gentleman to whom this matter had been referred did not think tho project should be proceeded with, considering the recent fatality at Palmerston North. The services of tho Boy Scouts were offered by their district commander, contingent upon school holidays being granted.—Tho offer was accepted with thanks. Regarding tho proposal for an aeroplane 0 flight, tho Mayor said ho had interviewed General Godley, who informed him that nobody was available to make the flight, but if a suitable person could bo found for this purpose tho department would have tho machine brought to Wellington. On a suggestion by Mrs Luke, it was decided to make an effort to secure tho loan ot the aeroplane for exhibition purposes. Mr W. H. Morton mentioned that he hoped to bo shortly in touch with Mr Scotland the aviator. The Ejecting approved tlrS programme of tho historical fancy dress competition. , , It was decided that- it will not bo expedient to hold a photographic coqmpetition. The proposed axemen’s carnival has also been deleted. The Education Board, it was announced, has practically agreed to declare March 6th a holiday. Tho Bowling Centre i* to ho approached with a request to hold a tournament in conjunction with the carThe executive accepted an offer from the Boxing Association to hold a tourney,, which may include the New Zealand championships. The free use of the Town Hall will bo granted for tho fixture. The Mayor and Mr Pollock were appointed to wait on the commander' ’ot H.M.S. Philomel to see if a display by a party of sailors can bo arranged. The sports committee is to endeavour to arrange for tho holding of p skating carnival at one of the rinks on an evening of the carnival. Steps will bo taken by the executive to arrange for >a swimming carnival at To Are baths. There will be no display at Lyall Bay. Proposals for a firo brigade display, ft tug-of-war, and a fancy-dress cricket match were provisionally approved. . Mr Morton reported that an illuminated tramcar, would bo run a week before the carnival. Owing to the men having to go into camp on tho 28th, it would not be possible to arrange a military tattoo in connection with the The sum of £s' was allotted for the physical drill competition for senior cadets; the side-shows committee Was authorised to expend up to. £SO. Tho Plunket Nurse Association will be asked to hold the proposed baby show the week after the carnival. _ The floral fete proposal received consideration, and Mesdames Luke and Firth were appointed to make arrangements for this feature. The programme committee was Bet up, consisting of Messrs Pollock, w ilson, Marryatt, Morton and the Secretary (Mr (Amos), and, was given power to a °Mr Pollock stated that the deputetion that waited upon Mr E. H. Hiley, General Manager of Railways, and ms assistant, Mr McVilly, obtained a promise that excursion fares would bo granted for people coming from as_far as Masterton on the one side and Palmerston North on the other, during tho whole four days of the carnival. General satisfaction was expressed, at tne ■W’SSS-i fiL the conveying of school chiWrc’i „ s . railway authorities were anxious to .assist tYo executive. He was unable.to secure details ns to fares, but-Mr McVilly (in the absence of tho manager) hadpromised to give all the help h© was Suggested hy Mr Pollock that prizes sLuTbe offered for the sale ot Irtunion tickets The mcetingdecided to offer a trophy valued at £3 to the person selling tho greatest number of committee was authorised 5 to make arrangements for the supply, of band nrusio- *