QUEEN CARNIVAL

Evening Star, Issue 23700, 7 October 1940, Page 6

QUEEN CARNIVAL

ACTIVITIES OF COMMITTEES SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN'S FUNCTION PADDY'S MARKET FRIDAY Queen Carnival activities continue, to move along apace, and some interesting and instructive shows are set down for the near future, chief of which is the big “ all-in ” procession on Friday, a Paddy’s Market on the same day, and the old Englishe fayre on October 19, preparations for which are now being actively undertaken. There are numerous committee activities, promoted on behalf of the various queens, so Otago’s drive for funds to assist soldiers of the fighting forces upon their return should be a successful one. POSTMEN’S STALL AT “ FAYRE.” Dunedin postmen are doing their part to see that the old Englishe fayre to be held in the city on October 19 is a success. There will be a stall conducted by them, and donations of goods suitable for sale are being sought. The postmen will be pleased to collect any parcel from householders during the next 10 days, commencing as from tomorrow. If householders have any goods of a saleable nature which they can spare give them to the postman, but do not leave the giving until the last moment. If their work of collecting is spread over the whole 10-day period the postmen . will not be overburdened with a last-minute rush. GALA AT MOSGIEL. A gala day was held at Mosgiel recreation ground on Saturday afternoon and evening, and a substantial sum was raised for the Air Force Queen’s fund. The local bands provided music, and many enjoyable novelties were included in a long programme. Saturday had been arranged as opening day for the Taieri Cricket Club, and this was embodied in the afternoon’s events. Carried out in perfect weather, the opening augured well for a successful season. A fancy dress parade, headed by the bands, marched along Gordon road to the recreation ground. The principal attractions were three matches—hockey, Rugby, and Association football. The Taieri Ladies’ Hockey Club played a team from the Air Force base at North Taieri, the result being a draw—2 goals each. Mrs Snow was the referee. Taieri past plavers joined in a Rugby football match with a team from the Air Force, Taieri winning by 8 points to 3. Mr Bert Olliver was referee. Mosgiel Association team was pitted against “ the rest of Otago.” Tins match ended in a draw. Mr Smith was referee. An attractive portion of the afternoon’s programme was the fancy dress parade and decorated bicycles, tricycles, and prams. The mayoress (Mrs Hartstonge) was the judge and made the following awards:—Best decorated pram, Dorothy Jones 1, Joy Scott 2; decorated tricycle, Kathleen Carter; decorated bicycle, Una M'Millan; fancy dresses (under five years)—girls, Allison Campbell 1, Lorraine Dyer 2; boys, Charlie Spain 1; five years to nine years, Moira Finnie 1, Ruth Oliver 2; boys, Warren Campbell 1, Teddy Brown 2 • over nine years, Noeline Campbell I,’ Audrey Edmonds 2; boys, John Ritchie 1, lan Gamble 2. In the evening a fairly large crowd again assembled in _ the recreation erround, where entertainment was provided by a band of 1 vocal and instrumental artists, who gave their_ programme from a lorry, representing a stave. Good business continued to be done at a stall and •' chocolate alley. A dance followed in the football pavilion. VARIETY CONCERT. In aid of the Army Queen, the South Dunedin branch of the Labour Party is staging a variety entertainment m the South Dunedin Security Hall next Wednesday evening, and among the well-known personalities who will he there will he “ Gran,” of Christchurch, who is particularly familiar to South Dunedin radio fans. THE “ LUCKY DIP.” The gas range which was to have been a prize in the recent successful mystery bag day was not drawn at the time because the ticket which corresponded with its number was not sold. However, last week when a lucky dip was instituted to dispose of the remaining prizes, the range found an owner, and that lucky person has now turned up in Mrs Stevens, of 28 Moreau street, St. Kilda. THE HOUSE ART UNION. Tickets are still being sold for the big £3,500 house, which constitutes the attractive prize in the major queen carnival art union. It is always interesting to remember that if one did not desire to live in this palatial home, one could either sell it outright or rent or lease it, thus being assured of a tidy little income. FUNCTION AT WANAKA. A great night was enjoyed at Wanaka on Saturday when a community sing and auction were held in aid of the Air Force Queen funds. The leader, Mr E. I. Ottrey, assisted by Mr Aubrey Clarke (accompanist), Misses Dorothy Sligo and Margaret Pratt, Dunedin, and Mr L. Beath (violinist), Invercargill, found a very responsivle audience, the members of which not only sang well, but thoroughly entered into the spirit of the evening. The individual items received spontaneous applause, particularly that of a well-known resident of the Wanaka district, who gamely sang ‘One More River to Cross,’ after a lady had offered £2 for that particular number. Many articles were auctioned, and the proceeds for the evening realised £SO. At another function held earlier' in the day a further £l6 was ■raised, ,so that the funds will benefit to the extent of anuroximately £66.

The members of the party who werq billeted privately are very appreciative of the hospitality extended to them, ■ and speak highly of. the .enthusiasm of the Wanaka people in their efforts to do their share in the appeal being made. CHILDREN’S PARTY. The first fixture of the Queen Carnival entirely for children was held in the Concert Chamber of the Town HaJJ ou Saturday afternoon. There were about 200 children present, mostly in fancy dress, apd a number of adults. Tha entertainment was conducted by tha committee of the Navy Queen, and, as a result, the funds benefited by about £2O. To the enthusiastic patrons, however, this was of small importance, and the organisers, having recognised this fact, set themselves the task of enter-, taimng their guests, The result was highly satisfactory to all concerned, and it is doubtful if the Concert Chamber has ever contained a happier gathering. The fancy dress parade was the main, feature, the judge being “Peter,” ofi 4ZB, and the costumes were varied andl colourful. The judge’s task was no easy one, but, after the grand parade, the first prize was awarded to Betty Farquharson. There were so many other costumes of note, however, thud* special awards had to be made, and these included the following;—Kathleen Mutimer (Army), Gwennyth Gorton (Navy), and Noreen Johnson (Air Force), Dianne and Beverley Moral (“ Pinocchio ”), lan Kinnaird (Maori Boy), Alan Cropley (Spanish Boy), and! Jennifer Gore (admiral). The baby show, which attracted 671 entries, including three sets of twins, also aroused much interest. The twins were awarded special prizes, and the other awards made by the judge, Miss_ Esplin, assisted by Mesdames M'Gill and Stevenson, were as follows.—Under nine months: Girls, Pauline Mil- • burn 1 and No dine Gardiner 2; boys, Willis Browne 1 and Geoffrey Pearson, 2- Over nine months: Girls, Gayno® Wilson 1, Yvonne Hancock 2; hoys, Ross Johnston 1 and Lindsay Rnston 2, . Games were organised, and refreshments and sweets were generously provided for the children. Excellent entertainment was provided by pupils of Miss Muriel Eagar, Betty Helm (dance Phillipa Young and Alan Cropley (ballet dance), pupils of Miss Anita Winkel (tap dancing), Mr Mitchell (magician), 4ZB “starlet ” (song), and two youthful ukulele players. Mrs Kirk-Burn- . nand was the pianist. The party was well organised by a ladies’ committee, under Mrs Harvey, and assistance was given by Messrs M‘lvor and Glengarry, Mr Begg was M.C. SUCCESSFUL GARDEN FETE. The beautiful grounds of “ Marinoto,” the residence of Sir Percy Sargood, in Newiugon Avenue, were thrown open to the public on Saturday afternoon, when a garden fete was held in aid of the Navy Queen, Miss Jessie M'Lennan. The mere fact that the function was held in such attractive surroundings ensured its success, even without the numerous entertainments which had been arranged to tempt tha public. The bright, sunny spring afternoon brought out many people, to the majority of whom the opportunity to wander at will over the spacious lawns and among the well-kept flower beds was a pleasure in itself. Stalls laden with a wide variety of goods were set among the tall trees and beside tbe sweeping driveways,, and competitions and raffles of all sorts were freely patronised. A willing band of helpers under the direction of Misa Theomin, who was organiser of tbe committee, worked hard all the afternoon, and the crowd of people at the feta was constantly reminded of the worthy object for which the function was being held. The children were well catered for with games, while pony rides proved a major attraction. One of the features of the fete was the music provided by an orchestra of 40 pupils from the King Edward Technical College, who, under the direction of Dr T. Vernon Griffiths, added considerably to the success of the afternoon. Their playing was of a' high! ' standard. The fete was attended by th° Navy Queen, Miss M'Lennan, and the mayor: and mayoress, Mr and Mrs A. IIAllen. The financial result should be excellent, as the public responded freely to the many attractions which had been provided for their amusement and entertainment. PADDY’S MARKET. A further activity by_ the Navy, Queen Committee to assist in augmenting funds is a “ Paddy’s Market.”! which is to take place at Burns Hall, on Friday next. It promises to be both novel and entertaining. The market will open at 10 a.m., and articles for a jumble sale to be conducted will be gratefully accepted by the committee. Skating competitions at the market will also be an attraction. ' NAVY AUCTION. The Navy auction is now scheduled to take place on October 18, at 2 p.m.. in the A. and V- Society building, in Crawford' street. Further donations are still required, so if people have any articles suitable for selling, and which they can spare, advise the committee, and if necessary the goods will be collected. ARMY QUEEN DANCE. Several hundred territorials from local camps were present at the weekly Army Queen Dance winch on Saturday, night was held in both the Main Town Hall and' the Concert Chamber. Mod- • ern dancing to the music of Mat Da Laney’s Radio Rhythmics was held in the tastefully-decorated main hall, and old-time dancing in the Concert Cham-, ber, where the music was supplied by Wright’s Orchestra. Vocal items were given by Miss Daphne Jordan, Messrs Arthur Waller, and' James M'Farlane, Queen Airini’was present at the dance, and with her was an official “ Army ’* party. It consisted of Lieutenantcolonel S. G. Scoular and Mrs Secular, Major J. G. Jeffery and Mrs Jeffery, Mrs Dora Smeaton. Mrs D. A. Solo- . mon, and Mr R. S. M. Sinclair. Queen Airini gave a short speech and mentioned that her princesses would be presented at next Saturday’s Army dance, MILTON ACTIVITIES. The Milton queen carnival proceed* apace and many and varied functions are being held by the two committees. Last week the Borough Queen Committee, through Mr P. Keppel, arranged for an official party from the Otago Amateur Billiards Association to visit Milton. The party comprised Messrs C. A. Hill (president), H. Fiddes (secretary), C. Mason, E‘. N. Stewart, and P. Sincock. There was a large attendance at the exhibition and some good play was seen. In the billiards Hood (Milton) beat Fiddes, Keppel lost to Mason, Vidal (Milton) lost to Stewart, P. M'Greggor (Balclutha) beat Sincock. In snooker Hill beat Rogan (Milton). Sincock beat hi‘Gregor, Stewart beat' Cuff (Milton), Fkl'des lost to Boyla (Milton), Sincock beat Cochrane (Ratclutha), Mason beat Hood, Mason lost to Weir, and Hill lost to Keppel. Tha best “ break ” of the evening was 71, made by M‘Gregor. while other good “ breaks ” were 66. 64, and 61, by Fiddes, Mason, and Stewart respectively. The mayor (Mr W. J. Cockburn) extended thanks to Mr Keppel for the use of his room and' to the players for assisting the cause.