BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14773, 29 November 1915, Page 2

BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

FETE OF NATIONS. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE. On .Saturday evening the third performance of the “Fete of Nations" was given in His Majesty’s Theatre to a very large audience. Tne performance was in every way successful. The programme staged was varied and interesting, there were no unavoidable delays between the items, and as a result a most enjoyable time was spent by the patrons, many of the items having to be repeated. Not the least successful items on Saturday evening were the dances by Mr W. Lints and his respective partners, the Hesitation Waltz and Argentine Schottische, which were given, being very well executed. Another successful item was the singing of “The Soldier” by Miss A. Woods, and this song is likely to become very popular before the Carnival is over. Another item which has caught on is the human bar of music. This item is original, and is a.s quaint and pretty as it is original. The Kmpire March, Dutch Dance, were all accorded their meed of praise and the performers certainly deserved it. Some new items were given by Mr Lints in roller skating and club swinging. Mention should be made of the dancing a Highland dance by a tiny tot not more than five years of age. The dance was performed remarkably well and was deservedly appjauded. A fine programme will be put on for tonight’s performance, particulars of which may be seen elsewhere in this issue. PADDY'S MARKET. Paddy’s Market was a great centre of attraction all Saturday, and in the evening was thronged right up to 11 o’clock, the closing hour. Furthermore, the public, realising their duty to our sick and wounded soldiers, spent liberally, and the various stalls and side shows did a record business. The ladies in charge of the various regimental stalls were all assisted by energetic corps of “barkers” in various fancy costumes, all of whom shouted themselves hoarse in the pushing of sales, but felt well compensated for the resultant sore throats in the liberal public patronage which they secured for their wares. To particularise the various attractions is too big a task: thev were simply legion. Each had a full quota of customers, and as soon as one lot of the latter departed, another took their place. There were bargains aplenty, and in many cases those who became the possessors of articles generously put them up for sale again, some, in fact being sold two cr three times over. Paddy’s Market had another good attendance to-day, and another large crowd is expected to-night. A masculine beauty show, competitors to he judged by the ladies of the audience, is an attraction for Thursday. So far the following entries have been received:—Messrs George Swan, W. Duncan, H, V. Hammond, M. Hearn, J. E. Jeffcoat, T. E. Thomas, and C. Brodie. BOMBARDIERS ( Gold). The operations in lolly and toffee-mak-ing by Messrs H. Rice and H. A. Flower, whose services have kindly been placed at the dis)>o.sal of the Bombardiers, have interested crowds of spectators, and there is a great run on the sweets. CARNIVAL REGIMENTAL NOTES. All the regiments operating against Hill ,£50,000 have been heavily engaged, and have suffered severe casualties. Re- | inforcements are urgently needed by all, and donations to enable these to he secured will be gratefully accepted. Gifts of produce—eggs, butter, ham, vegetables, jam, preserves, cakes, scones, home-made bread, etc.—are specially welcome, also gifts of fancy articles, needlework, sweets, plants, flowers, everythin'’ in fact from a needle to an anchor, will be most welcome, Tlie various regimental executives confidently ap]>eal to their friends to respond, in order that the capture of Hill £50,000 may be assured beyond a doubt. If you are a buyer, don’t miss Paddy s Market. Despite the big business rf Saturday, all the stalls were filled again this morning witli many and varied Inies. At the St. Vincent de Paul Society, for instance, you can buy anything from p home-made pudding to a model field gun made by an enthusiastic local mechanic. To-day (Monday) the Cafe Chantant is being controlled by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Cafe is just the place for afternoon tea or supper. The shooting gallery near the Railway Lancers is rapidly increasing in favour, judging by the increased takings. Mr Martin Hearn, of Pungataua,’ kindly presented the Commercial Hussars with a tea-set, and the fact of 800 shilling tickets being sold since Saturday afternoon in a large measure bespeaks the donor's popularity. This raffle will be drawn this evening. the cuirassiers. The Cuirassiers wish to acknowledge with thanks two handsome water colour paintings from Mr Pattle Isltf. The subjects are “The Landguard Bluff” and “General French, mounted, on the Battlefield.” These pictures, being by such a well-known artist as Mr Pattle Izett. should he the, means of raising the purple and white flag nearer the top.

GRENADIERS (red). The Grenadiers’ correspondent writes: —We want you to “see red,” and keep on seeing red until the close of tho Carnival. There must he no cool ini; off--except in the Winter Garden at (id per “cooler’’ -hut no right in, buy from the red stall. “jh)l the red” on the hilliard-din-'nj; table (after buxine a Is ticket in ante), slap on a red-hot score in the ihooting nailery, pet red-hot and icecold thrills in the haunted castle, and "ake home a rcd-luired doll off the Christmas tree. Take the children on the merry-go-"O’lnd ; you will enjoy it as much as they will! The winner of the valuable pair of white Leger roosters had kindly donated them to be put up again ; there is -till another chance for you to win them. 'Ve have many other valuable prizes, "all and see them! FUSILIERS. The right inn Fusiliers on Friday and atuiday were very hard pressed, particularly on t'“> latter day. They were ' altered completely bevond recognition, because four times they ran out of ammunition. Now it’s not a fair thing for L he few at the front to give all the goods end to bear all the brunt. There’s hatt'■ng enough for a regiment to do. but ‘he shirkers are leaving it all to a few. ' lime’s brave Captain Feenev is up to ds eves in smoke and pearl poxvdor. 'e’ll fi'dit till be dies. 11 is staff are all tru- gling to keep the flag fixing. The 'teiny round them are gasping and dv- ■ ig. So roll no and help them and brine 1 mmunition. Tbe summit of Hill ' (KIO is the height of their ambition, “ring eggs, butter, cheese, cream. Insults. or bread, and help tho Fusiliers ill their fejs are all dead. Friends of the Fusiliers are asked to shake a leg and bring along a supply of butter, eggs, eream. or anv other commodity that can he readily converted ’ ito ammunition to enable ns to keep ’■he flag flying. Send your gifts to the '’epot, Victoria Avenue, or, if unable to do this, ’phone No. 1000, and xve will collect.