TOPICS THAT LIVE

Timaru Herald, Issue 170307, 30 August 1920, Page 7

TOPICS THAT LIVE

CARNIVAL GOSSIP.

(By "Unauthentic.'"')

Captain Campbell, of the Fire Brigade, is going to Ballarat with the Band act as Sergeant-major in the Quickstep Competition. It is understood that T.A. has been engaged by three teams to act as anchor man for the tug-of-war. as it a coincidence that ' the Brewery team was drawn against the New Zealand Alliance team for the first round of the tug-of-war P The: result will prove the mettle of their naiiures. The land agents of Tiiiiartt have donated a specially-compiled ■ book of snaps of houses to let to the i'anev stall.

The Tug-of-war Committee hereby challenges the Borough Council -to a half-hour's pull on. condition that they are allowed a. five-stone handicap, a? the Council is so good on the wind. It is desirable to state that tlia shouting of the captains during the tug-of-war will not infringe the autishouting law, as it has been repealed, or lost in. the Government pigeon-holes. It has been, arranged by the Town. Cierk for tlie Borough. Council to give one of its fortnightly debates during the tug-of-war ou Thursday evening. Subject: "Loans and How to Raise Thorn.''

Mr McR-ae has offered to give £5 5s to anyone who can prove that the Garrison Band will win the Ballarat contest.

The committee requests patrons to have their change handy. This will save time and allow the four hundred assistants to serve during the whole of the evening. Express deliveries for taking home prizes will be at the stalls at 10.5 each night. All responsibility taken for delivery without condition, hut no care. LADIES' TUG-OF-AVAR RULES. 1. Hair nets must be worn. 2. No paint must be used, as it might discolour the rope. ' 3. Ten minutes will he allowed to arrange dresses on the platform. 4. No hat pins will be allowed. ■ 5. In the event of a dispute the decision will be left to the respective captains. 7. The winners of the ladies' competition will pull off with the winners of the. men's competition. 5. The use of a mirror and comb will he -allowed during the contest. TEAM'S COLOURS. Ballantyne's: Bewitching khaki semimilitary cut, trimmed with Samson sinews of hold-fast blue. MrGruer, Davis and Co.: Charming tnilor-designed costume of Shau Tung silk, with ropes of pearls. Black and White Revue Company: Full' revue order, epaulets gold. Rose of tho "Cabaret: Yieux rose silk, with aigrettes iu hair. Next edition to-morrow.

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