REVELS CONCLUDED

Evening Star, Issue 21749, 18 June 1934, Page 7

REVELS CONCLUDED

MISS R. BARTON QUEEN OF THE CARNIVAL

The St. Kilda Beach Improvement Queen Carnival, which has been in progress for some time past was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday, when the Coronation Hall, St. Kilda, was crowded to the doors both in the afternoon and evening. So densely was the hall packed that it was difficult for the people to move about with any freedom. Nevertheless, everyone present appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, and a carnival spirit reminiscent of “ Chocolate Alley " at the Dunedin Exhibition prevailed. The stocks of goods on each of the stalls were all sold or otherwise disposed of, while the various games were eagerly patronised. The entertainment in the afternoon was largely provided by children, an item which caused a. great deal of interest and not a little excitement among the juveniles being a fancy dress competition. There were over 100 entries in all fpr this, and “ Big Brother Bill,” of 4VA broadcasting station. who acted as judge, had no easy task to choose the prize winners from (lie large number of characters represented, every one of whom gave evidence of a carefully-thonglit-out costume. The awards, as follow, gave general satisfaction:—Girls; Betty Tunzelman and Joan Howes (equal) I. Beverley Henley 2, special prize to Gloria Knight. Boyslan Edwards 1, Teddy Warm* 2, special prize to Gloria Smith. Most original costume, Master Sellars (“ Faith in St., Kilda”) 1, Max Dorset (“Modern grandmother ”) 2. 'Mr L. Brown’s party of juveniles provided a series of attractive items, which were warmly received. These were;—Maori war song and haka, Foibiuy School boys; Highland dance, M isses W. Thomson and M. Kennedy; duel, Misses M. Couch and J. M‘Gregor; recitation. Miss M. Anthony : Maori farewell and haka, Forbury School boys. Mr W. Tavendale also contributed a song. The accompanists were Mr L. Brown and Mrs Tavendale.

Again in the evening the entertainment was of a highly attractive nature. Pupils of Miss Lily. Stevens danced with their accustomed skill and nrel tin css, and every item was warmly applauded. The musical numbers provided by Bogg’s Orchestra, under the leadership of Air J. Him-, burg, were also much appreciated, while mouth organ selections by Mr G. Silva proved a popular offering. As the evening wore on and - the positions of the queens in the voting list (indicated by flags on the platform i changed, the supporters of each candidate redoubled their efforts. The poll closed at 10 o’clock, and shortly after 10.30 the result was announced by Mr F. Jones, M.P. It was then disclosed that the Sports Queen (Miss Rona Barton) had won rather easily with some 73,000 votes (representing £308). the Tramways Queen (Miss Agnew) being second with 40.560 (£169). the Surf Queen (Miss C. Idour) third with 31,200 i £130). and the Municipal Queen (Miss.S, Quirk), with 14,640 (£6l), fourth. The total amount represented £668. and it is expected that when all returns are complete £7O( will be reached.

On being introduced to the public from the platform by Mr Jones, each of the queens was loudly applauded. Miss Barton would, said Mr Jones, prove a queen of the carnival. The financial result, be added, was a very fiue one. and showed what could be done by efficient organisation. Although the Sport? Queen had achieved a well-deserved victory, great credit was due to the Tramways Queen, who bad come into the contest rather later than the others, but whose presence had created the necessary impetus to special efforts by all committees. The money raised by the carnival would enable the society to wipe off all their liabilities and still have a little in hand, a result which was highly creditable to the Carnival Committee and to the people of St. Kilda. Mr Jones expressed the hope that there would bo a bumper house at His Majesty’s Theatre on June 26 to see Queen Ron a crowned.