WOUNDED SOLDIERS' FUND.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11509, 4 October 1915, Page 3

WOUNDED SOLDIERS' FUND.

CARNIVAL AT DIAMOND HARBOUR The carnival to take place at Diamond Harbour, Lyttelton, on Saturday, October IM, in nirl of the Wounded Soldiers Fund., promises to be onr of tbo mo«t successful functions ret. held' in the port. The respective committees are pushing tlm arrangements forward vigorously, and tiie excellent support forthcoming from various quarters assures a good programme. One of the principal drawbacks in the pant ha* been the restricted transport service, but this reproach has been overcome, and no fewer than six vessels, including the Harcjour Board's powerful tug. will be available all day. The programme will be a very attractive one, event* having been arranged on both sea and land. Steamer tickets, which entitle the holder to part icipate in the " lucky number competition." are commanding a ready «ale, and the committee anticipates a good surplus on the day's takings- * Tiie General Committee, which has. in band the management of the carnival, met on Saturday night, the Mayor (Mr W. Radeliffc) presiding over a large attendance. Letters were received from . Sir •Joseph Ward and the Hon G. "W. Russell, extending their patronage to the carnival. Mr E. R. Carter, chairman of the Sports Committee, reported that the Lyttelton Coastal Defence Corps and Boys' Scouts, together with the Rapaki Maoris, had signified their intention of supporting tho carnival. Mr D. Comer, chairman of the Aquatic Committee, submitted a draft programme of events, which was approved. It was arranged that the executive and the chairmen of the various committees should visit Diamond Harbour on Thursday next to lay out the ground. Mr W. T. Foster reported that tho auction sale wa« being well supported, and it was hoped to make a good display. Several residents of the. peninsula had donated sheep and firewood.