WAITARA.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144669, 1 May 1915, Page 7

WAITARA.

TEE CARNIVAL. EBOM OUB OWN CORRESPONDENT. May I.—The carnival was continued last night, the special attraction, besides tho ordinary side-shows, being tho fancy dress dancing by Miss Harrison’s pupils. These items on Thursday attracted a good deal of attention. Before the dancing a number of girls sang tho “Recruiting Song,” tho songsters being Misses Thelma Trim, Rica Bennington, Violet Harrison, Alexia Watson, Madeline Ogle, Saidie Bullot, Jean Campbell, Doris Ellis, Myrtle Rouse, Hazel llonse, Violet Diigdalo and Marjorie Burdio. There is no doubt in regard to Miss Harrison’s ability to get effects from her pupils, and tile Lancers wore most gracefully and artistically danced by the following girls, in fancy dress; 1 Misses Madeline Ogle, Thelma Trim, Violet Dngdale, Constance Badley, Saidie Bullot, Rita Bennington, Violet Harrison and Alexia Watson. . Tho fancy dress procession, which was judged by Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. H. Lepper, on Thursday afternoon, must have been a thorny matter' to settle. Over 30 children competed ;tor prizes, which were awarded as follows; —Girls: Cora Watson, fairy, 1; Vera Moriensen and Eva Nicholls. Belgians, 2. Boys: Thomas Watson, gentleman, I: .Mrs. Rogers’ special prize was awarded to Melvile Watson, help to the Belgians. The poster prize was awarded to May Spindle, billiards ; Mrs. EherTott’s special to Molly Allen, naval officer; decorated doll’s pram, Jean Anderson ; Mrs. King’s prize, Ivan Young, rooster, which probably attracted as much attention ns any of -the characters; Mrs, Voting’s special, Freddy Niilksoa. '

THE STALLS, The boat-shed of the Clifton Rowing Club was used for the stalls. Communication was made between the hall and this building, and-from the platform in tho bail one looked drivrn on a very pretty picture. I. niiiiiiteci trouble hud’ hewn spent in decorating the stalls, while at tho end—the doors thrown open —was tho flowing river, backed Iv the bush-clad brow of Maiiakunki, tinwhole making a very pretty picture. On tho right as one descended the steps wfi.s the Cre.nui and Okoke stall, m cliarge of Mctdames .Fuller, M. Jonas, Misses Biggott and Taylor; Lopporum. Mosdnmes Aclaml, Atkinson, Wheatley. Lepper, Honnor. Hcppell and Little, .Misses Honnor, Hoppell, Sampson (3). Fenton, Smith and Lake; Methodist ladies’ stall, Mcsdamos Andrew and Hollis, Misses Robinson and Joil; returning, on the other fide, were the Japanese stall, managed by Mcsdanjcs Marlow ami Were, assisted by Mrs Ueekbessinper, Misses Tate, Goldfinch and Brough; Tikorangi, and AVaihi, managed by Mesdames West. J. Whitehead, T. M’Kenzie. Davidson, C.'Barton. Alleman, J. Hine, and Misses Fanil (2,1; flower stall, Mrs, Young, assisted by >1 sdames Johns, Corbett and C. Knight. In a marquee erected by the side of the hall was the lolly stall, which was in charge of tho indefatigable Mrs. Trim, who wn-s assisted byMrs. Brassir.gton. Misses Reuuie, Bland, Adamson, D. Marlin, M. Jenkins, N. Bimiie and Buliot, nod Mrs. Roberts. Mr. T. Buchanan had a room for tho sale of Swiss carvings obtained from the Auckland Exhibition, and did a brisk business.

SIDE SHOWS. A shooting gallery, which the Patriotic Committee had purchased from Hazard’s, of Auckland, w#.s well patronised, and two of the National Reservists, Messrs. Turner and Hallam. who were in charge, were kept busy all the time. Houp-In, another device for obtaining money, was in charge of Misses Marlow- and A. Stoddart; Sherlock Holmes, which was a scheme for the guessing of the names of two wellknown Waitsra people by means of certain clues, was in charge of Miss B. Stoddart; a tulip garden, where for a small charge flowers were allowed to bo pulled up by their roots (toys of various kinds), was in charge of Mosdnmes Thompson and Cameron.

Afternoon tea and supper are essential on occasions of this kind, and the Tikorangi bbat house was cleared out nud most tastefully decorated for this purpose. Quite a large staff of voluntary and patriotic attendants to tho wants of the hungry were engaged. Among those who catered so well for n very largo number of patrons wore Mesdamca Tatton, W. Nosworlhy, G. Nosworthv. Badley, Eraser, Andrews, Ulandcr, ’Feck, Jerard, L. Sampson, Anderson, Misses Pennington, Klcuner, Frost, Johnson, and others. 1 omitted yesterday to state that tho National Reserves had, in the torchlight procession, a gun with tho libel painted on it “Captured at Samoa.” 1 am a little incredulous, perhaps, of the capture. The Submarine U2G was not worked, tho river running strong and tho weather boisterous. The vessel, however, attracted a great deal of attention and admiration. It was to have been worked by a winch from tho shorn. Music, in addition -to tiio Municipal Band, was provided by Miss Carr (piano), Messrs. Mongatoyd (Violin), and Smith (cornet),; and by Mr. Fcok’s trio.

The takings on Thursday were about £l7O. Tho attendance last night was good. There was plenty of music, provided by the Municipal Bond and tho orchestra before mentioned; and I ought not to omit to mention that a pianola attachment was bright, and supplied music at intervals. This afternoon may bo expected another influx from the country, as the Swedish drill competition takes place between pupils from tho local and surrounding district schools. On Monday Tikorangi patriots are selling a quantity of stock at TJronui for tho benefit oi their stall, and it is anticipated that a substantial sum will bo realised. Tikorangi has swarmed up splendidly, as also havo Lopporton, Uronui and Okokc, tho latter places having stock to sell which should swell tho fund to help tho gallant Belgians.