THE CARNIVAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXX, Issue 14513, 9 March 1916, Page 5

THE CARNIVAL.

iGALA PAY IN-MASTERTON

A MAGNIFICENT PAGEANT

""The Canii\;;;l is on. is en fete. For mouths past Mastertou fins talked of the Oarnfvnl, end Imndri , or' JWOrkors have boon with the object of achieving the merited by the worthy object for which the Carnival "was organised—to assist the boys who ■Sire returning from the front. Away back in August of last year the Masterton Foresters dismissed the question Of how Friendly Society members could best assist the battle-scarred warriors who were doing -o imuh for their country, and it was eventually decided to ask the Friendly Societies' Council

"to eouveno a mass meeting of meinbera of the various Soviet ies\ This was clone. At the .meeting various suggestions were put forward, but tho scheme eventually adopted was that of Mr J. O. Ewington. This gentleman, who had been" connected with tho Citizens' Committee which had commenced the organisation of a Carnival some time ago, but abandoned the idea, on the outbreak of war. suggested that the Friendly Societies should take up a Carnival on similar lines to that w'nieh tho Citisens . Committee had intended to hold.

Each Lodge w;is invited to nominate members to"an Exe.-utive. and Mr S. ©-'Began undertook the secretarial duties. Various small functions were held, the most notable of which wore the procession and sports ou Labour Day. It was also decided to run a Queen of the Carnival Coutest and art unions in connection therewith. Matters progressed to a certain point, when a suggestion was \nadr- that, the services of an experienced organiser should be obtained, so that the proposed Carnival anight be a .-rclir ro the district and a means of raising a lnrge sum of money for the womu'lo-.L i-oldier*.

Mr John Hopkins, who was wellknown in tin* , district through his association with th.- , Xapior Mardi ' Gras, ■was , invited to Masttjrton to place a scheme before the Executive. This he did, with the result that the scope of the Carnival was considerably enlarged. Queen candidates were nominated by the various Friendly Societies, and the "fanners' institutions and racing clubs of the North and South Wairarapa also nomiii.-uo'-l <>ai><ii<3ates, 2nd rfco various committed and supporters of the nominees beg:!: , , to '•buzz.- ,, Kv«?ry possible -levico by which funds could be raised for the purpose oi" purchasing votes for the favourites wero resorted to. stalls and sideshows being conducted at the Masierton Show and district spons gatherings, concerts arranged, oT'e-n-nir functions carried out —and, in short, nothing was left undone to ensure ti.e maximum amount of money b.\ing rai:-.ei'i.

These efforts tr.Taiied a good d.ntl of work. The organiser .-a]Jed upon the Friendly Srudftv :n--:nbt.cs to <io their part, and tiif-y responded splendidly. It would not b" t'ah- to make mention of individna-K n< rhi-co several Lodge members ;in- r l uth'-rs outside of the Executive who worked untiringly •without seeking "limelight. " The object of the <"';;rniv;il was; .sufficient to | induce them to of rheir best. The Masterton A. and J". Association and the Patriotic Society alt-o nominated |X members for the Ex<=<-utivo, and a. 7iumber of ju-omiru-tir •.•iti/.eus , took an active part in the wi.i.-k ~t" organisation. But the /.-u-toi in bringing the Carnival to a successful issue is tliA magnificent -work done by the vario\:> indies' committees?. Working under instructions , from the different secretaries, the ladies have spared neither time nor energy in chasing the nimble shilling. They have been instrumental in selling thousand-; of art union tickets, and the profits r>olll the stalls they have conducted on various occasions ■will make a very respectable total. All the good work mentioned has been carried out under the supervision of the organiser, Mr John Hopkins. The experience* gained by a life-long - connection -with the theatrical and chow I business stands Mr Hopkins in good ' stead, and difficult situations that ■would prove obstacles to the inexperienced are easily overcome by him. The iarmonious manner in which he hag vrorked with the various Queen Committees proves that he is the "right man in the right place, ,, and Masterton should feel pleased indeed that they tvere successful in. securing the services of one so capable and experienced in the organisation of Carnivals. ■ f TOWN D-ECOBATIONS. As the result of a decision arrived ot by the meeting of business men held m Masterton re-.-ently, a scheme of street decoration w;i,-- i-arried out by a staff of men mid-'.r the supervision of Mr S. O'Jfegan. A large quantity of native foliage was brought into town, and the buildings along the route of the procession presented a striking appearance. Flags and. streamers were 'hanging from every vantage point, and the tasteful manner in which they were arranged gave a very beautiful ■QffOCt. THE DISPLAYS. The opening day of the Carnival has now arrivod. The weather during the past few days has been of such a nature as to hamper the preparations , , rain falling almost continuously. In spite of this, the various displays have been prepared in such a way as to reflect the greatest credit upon those responsible. The entries received in the various classes, teams exceptcd, totalled 65. Many of the displays were really magnificent, and must have entailed a good iJL deal of expense, thought, and hard work upon the exhibitors. At eleven o'clock this morning the displays were lined up near the new Municipal Buildings, the weather coming out beautifully bright, which greatly added to the attractiveness of the displays. The judges in many of the classes had difficulty in arriving at their decisions, the merits of some of the displays being almost <squal. The W.F.C.A. display ("Queen of Fairyland") secured tho champion prize. Each exhibit was a masterpiece in its own particular section, and without further comment wo .give the judge's decisions':—• PATRIOTIC DISPLAYS. (Judges—Messrs ./. W. Blaekman and A. Pickering.) Boys of District High School (naval crew and gun), 1; St. John's Ambulance (ambulance display) 2. DESCRIPTIVE DISPLAYS. (Judges—Messrs W. Dickson and A. Hendry.) W.F.C.A. ("Queen of Fairyland") North Wairarapa Farmers ("ProaßPtlnets of the Land"), dead heat. 1. • Other exhibits: V. L. Fairbrother ("Ford's Peace Ark"), J. W. Kelland ("Temple of Mystery , . , ), Mr G. 0. Williams, "Pioneering"), Australian residents of Masterton, "Australia, Past and Present"), Hawke's Bay Maoris.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DISPLAYS. (/Judges—McjKsrs G. 11. Perry and G. C. Summerell.) The Druids 1, The Foresters 2. Other entries: The Oddfellows, M.U., The Kechabites. MAOIU QUEEN CANDIDATES. (Judges —Messrs G. 11. Perry and G. C. Summerell.) The candidate receiving tho highest number of points wii! receive five tV.oup.'Mid bonus votes. Tho other candidate will receive three thousand bonus J voles—.North VVairaiapa Queen (Miss I Pai>\ To Tain i, South Wninirapii Queen (Miss Miliipna Tunuiaraugi) 2. COMMERCIAL DISPLAY. (.Indues —Messrs .1. W. Blackman and A. Pickering.) The Carriers and Drivers ("Movers of the World") .1, Mr D. Walsh ("Time on the Move") '2, Masterton Dairy Company ("Trade Display") l>. SPECIAL EXHIBIT. (Judges —Messrs J. "W. Blackman and A. Pickering.) Carpenters' and Joiners' Union "House Building"), JHUMOROUS EXHIBIT. (Judge— ; Mr T. J. Thompson.) Masterton Fire Brigade ("Darktown Brigade -No. 1") 1, Mr A. Townsend ("Mouth Organ Band") 2. Other exhibits: Mr G. Cray ("Six-legged Horse"), Napier Fire Brigade ("Darktown Brigade, No. 2), Mr S. Darcy (••Dad's h'eturn from tho Waybacks"), Reliable Cycle Depot ("TauOem Sidecar"). MOUNTED. (Judge—Mr G. C. Williams.) .Miss Crawford and Misses Toxwtud (/'lndians''') .1. DECORATED MOTOR OAKS. (Judges—Messrs J. Archer and F. - Hunu.) Hugo and Shearer 1, Oddfellows 2, Druids and North Wairarapa Queen (dead heat) 3. FANCY COSTUMES (two or more, in groups.) (Judges —Afesdames Guy V. Williams and J. Archer.) Misses Lila B. Williams, Gwouda Williams, Morvyn Williams ("Cupids ,, ) 1. Misses Eileen Constable., Ella Boyes, Eileen Jackson ("Ballot Girls") 2. Other entry: Misses M. G. Downes and M. Millwood ("Chinese , '). FANCY COSTUMES (individual). (Judges —M'esdames Guy C. Williams and .1. Archer.) Miss Lucy McKenzio C'ludinn Squaw") 1, Miss J. Dixon ("Poster Display") ~, Miss Clara Cross ("Dick Whittington") •">. Other entries: Miss A. D. Bobbins, Miss A. Robbins, Miss M. Sim, Miss Florrie McKen/.ie ("Midshipman"), Miss Beatrice Haxton ('"Gipsy"). Miss Laura Constable i ■ • Gipsy ''), Master Victor Roilgers ('• Bubbles"), Miss Pinkuey, Mr E. Greathead ("Human Curiosity"), Miss L. Shackleton ("Ragtime"), Miss I. Shnck.loton ("England and France'"), Mrs A. Jackson. .Mont. Jackson, Miss E. O'llara. A. Sak'er ("Charlie Chaplin"). Miss <i. Pickering "Harem Dress"). Miss A. Pickering ("Harem Dress"), Miss C. Oakey ("Harem Dress'"), Miss Kilgour ("Single Dahlia"), Miss Norma Boyes (."Gipsy"). I)K( 'OR ATED BICYOLES. (Judges—Messrs T. J. Thompson and A. Henderson.) Miss Pinkney 1. Miss Lucy McKeny.ie '2. Special prize: "Miss Marie Byrne (small treadle car). Other entry: Aios. Hausmann. DECOR AT HD V KM ICLK ). [Judges—Messrs J. Archer ami F. Hunn.) Hibernians 1, .Masterton "Fire Brigade's engine '2. JUVKNILK DISPLAYS. (J mkes —Messrs A. Pickering and J. W. Blackmail.) Lansdownc school 1, Lila B. Williams, Gwenda Williams, Mervyn Williams (" Cupids-) -. Other entry: District High School ("Navy Boys and Machine Gun "). CARNIVAL QUEEN CANDIDATES (Judges —Messrs J. Archer and F. Hunn.) First prize 3000 bonus votes, second prize :?000,' third prize 2000:—North Wairarapa (Mrs Hugh Morrison) 1, The Druids (Mrs J. M. Coradine) 2, The Oddfellows (Miss A. Evans) 'i. Other entries: The Soldiers (Mrs 11. Hart), Hibernian Society (Miss M. Kyan), The Foresters (Miss K. McGovern), South Wairarapa (Mrs Q. Donald). THE CHAMPION EXHIBIT. (Judges—Mesrs W. H. Jackson and J. O. Ewington.) Judging on the champion exhibit was confined "exclusively to the first prize winners in each (,'las.s. Champion prize—A handsome Silver Cup, donated by Messrs A. Henderson and Co.. jewellers — W.F.C.A. ("Queen of Fairyland"). THE PROCESSION. After the judging was completed the procession, marshalled by Mr T. Jenkins (superintendent of the Masterton Firo Brigade), moved off along Chapel street iv the strains of stirring music supplied in turn by the Wairarapa Caledonian Society's Pipe Band, the Masterton Municipal Silver Band, the Band of the J 2th Infantry Reinforcements from the Featherston camp, and a combination of musicians calling themselves the Darktown Brass Band. Proceeding along Chapel street to Crayne street, tho pageant then turned into Queen street. This street was beautifully decorated with greenery, flags and bunting, and was lined by thousands of people, who expressed their admiration of the beautiful displays prepared by the various participants. On reaching Bruce street tho procession entered the Park near the Ladies' Swimming Baths, where special preparation had been made to receive the exhibits. A circuit of the Oval was then made, the pageant making a mag- | nificent spectacle against the background of dark green foliage presented by the surrounding trees. The order of the procession, which was indeed a credit to the town and to those responsible foi its organisation, was as follows:— Marshal, Superintendent T. Jenkins, Bugler, Boy Scout. Caledonian Society's Pipe Band. Returned Troopers. South Wairarapa Maori Queen —Miss Mihipaa. Tunuiarangi. North Wairarapa Maori Queen—Miss Daisy To Tau. , Carpenters' and Joiners' Union. Navy Boys, District High School. Tho Carriers and Drivers. Mr D. Walsh's car. "Ford's Peace x\rk" (Mr V. L. Fairbrother). W.F.C.A., "Queen of the Fairies." The Foresters , Tableau. No. 1 Darktown Brigade. The Druids' Display. Fire Brigade Decorated Engine. The Oddfellows' Display. Masterton Silver Band. The Lansdowne School. Mr J. W. Kelland's pecorated Car,

"Temple of Mystery, ,, Mr G-. Gray's Six-legged Horso. The Rechabites' Display. Masterton .Dairy Company. 41 Fancy Costume Section. .Darktown Brass Band. Darktown "Brigade, No. .2. ' Tho Fanners' Display. St. John Ambulance Display. Band of 12th Infantry .Reinforcements. The Soldiers , Queen—Mrs Hart. The Hibernian Queen —Miss M. Ryan. The Druids'Queen —Mrs J. M. Coradine. Tho Foresters' Queen —Miss K. McGovern. The Oddfellows' Queen—Miss Ada Evans. Tho North Wairarapa Queen —Mrs Hugh Morrison. Tho South Wairnrapa Queen —Mrs Q. Donald. Hugo and Shearer, Ltd. Australians' Display. The Mouth Organ Band. Dad's Return from tho Waybacks. Mr 0. C. "Williams' Bullock Team. Carnoll's Bullock Team. "MASTERTON HAS ECLIPSED NAPIER. , '. "Your Carnival decorations and your procossion has , beaten Napier," remarked a Napier resident to a Daily Times reporter to-day. "Napier originated tho Carnival idea, but I must say that Masterton has beaten us, particularly iv the matter of street decorations. The whole affair is a credit to your town, and Masterton can congratulate itself on the way it has carried out its carnival. You'vo got tho right man at the head of things in Mr Hopkins', and now that you have beaten us wo shall in turn try and beat your display. Mastertou lias certainly eclipsed Napier." AT THE PARK. After the procession exhibits had disbanded, the officials turned their attention to the ring events. These took tho form of Fire. Brigade events, novelty sports for old and young, an exhibition of' contest marching by the Masterton Municipal Silver Band, oil*. A programme of poi dances, hakas, and songs in the Maori village on the island in the Park Lake had also been arranged. Proceedings during the afternoon were enlivened by musical selections by the Pipe Band, the 12th Reiuforcemnts' Brass Band, and the Municipal Silver Band. TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME. At 7.;.!0 o'clock this evening the second session oL" the Carnival will commence. The Pipe Baud, and the Municipal Silver Ba-nd will march to the Park, where an excellent al fresco programme will bo presented. The items will include songs by Mr A. Robbins and Miss .A. Grant, Highland dancing, Band selections and .Maori programme, top boot dance by Miss Nellie Dick son, Irish jig by Miss S. Landy, poi and Hawaiian dances. Those who attend are promised a good evening's entertainment, j TO-MORROW'S ATTRACTIONS. The Carnival will be continued tomorrow, commencing at J o'clock. Al that, hour a Masquerade and Fancy Costume March will take place.from the Municipal Chambers to the Park, where a very fine programme will be presented', including the Provincial Championships of the Wellington Centre New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, for which excellent entries have lipcii received. The Fire Brigade will also conduct a further series of arena attractions, and Maori entertainments will be given in the Maori village on the i.-!and. Music will be provided by tho Pipo Band and the Municipal Silver Band. Jn the evening the Lantern Parade will take place. Those taking part will assemble at the Municipal with their lanterns, and at 7.45 they will set out on their promenade to the Park, headed by the Band. A Masquerade !>ance will be held on the Oval, ;ind :s. pleasant evening's entertainment will bring the Carnival to a close.