QUEEN CARNIVAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2820, 6 December 1924, Page 2

QUEEN CARNIVAL.

CORONATION CEREAIONY. There was a large audience at the Town Hall on Thursday night to witness the final scene in connection with the queen carnival effort, when the coronation ceremony was enacted and royal honours bestowed. The setting for tlie enthronement, while not so lavish as on the previous carnival occasion, was very effective. The grouped ami prettily clad children who accompanied tite queen and maids of honour, gave an added charm to the picture. The throne was within an artistically decorated canopy, the work of Mr D. Christie. There was some good humoured banter from the “pit" as well-known citizens made their way to the throne for the bestowal of royal honours. Air Small’s orchestra conIributed incidental music during the ceremony. When the curtain was raised the Master of Ceremonies (Mr J. K. Hornblow). accompanied by the Court Trumpeter (Air J. Holder), announced the opening of the proceedings*and escorted the Aliuistors of State and Court officials on to the stage. The Lord High Chamberlain (Mr D. W. Robertson) then read the warrant of election and directed the Master of Ceremonies to escort the queen, maids of honour, and royal retinue to the stage. As the procession wended its way up the hall, a fine spectacle was presented. First came the maids of honour, Misses Doris Alorgan (Sports), Avis Satherly (Farmers), Mavis Dunn (Fire Brigade), charmingly costumed and each accompanied by two pretty little flower girls, then followed Mr MeAfurray, (Lord High Constable) resplendent in uniform, with raised sword, a few feet in advance of the queen (Afiss Aladgc Kirkland) who was royally costumed and was attended by two train-bearers (Misses Zena and Connie McArtncy) and two flower girls (Misses Elva de Luen and Joan Robinson). Then followed the Mistress of tiie Robes (Airs, Hay) and Court Organiser (Aliss Healey). Bringing up the rear were Alessrs Madden and Portman bearing the coronation jewels and emblems. The audience broke forth into salvos of applause as the royal ‘party proceeded slowly to the stage. All stood as the National Anthem was played. The Lord High Chamberlain then read the address in a clear voice and called upon the Lord of the Realm (Air J. Linklater, AI.P.) to place the crown upon the kneeling queen. Upon her enthronement the emblems of office were presented by the Lord High Chancellor (Air T. W. AVinstanley), Lord High President (Air J. Aitehison), and Lord High Ranger (Mr D. R. Barron). These potentates then made obesisance and the shout went up “All hail the Queen.” The reply from the throne was read in a clear voice by the queen and the maids of honour were presented by the Mistress of the Robes. As each maid of honour was presented they received great ovations (from the audience. Upon resuming their seats, the Lord High Mayor (Mi- J. Chrystall) made presentations to the queen (gold bangle) and gold wristlet watches to the maids of honour. He also delivered a short appropriate address to those assembled. A similar oration was made a little later by nhe Lord of the Realm (Air J. Linklaier AI.P.). Bestowal of honours followed, interspersed with an orchestral selection and vocal item by ALiss D. Alorgan, who received a very flattering reception and a bouquet. Royal honours were bestowed on the following: —Alesdames Kirkland, Dunn, c b Diulsou, F. Robinson; Misses Neale (Slffeunon), Eileen Bo we (ALouiou), Healey, (carnival organiser), Patterson, Delany; Alessrs Barron, Simmons, Adams, H. Hamer, Hutchins, C. Prew, R. T. Betty, R- Heath, J. Holder, A. Walls McArtncy, Jas. McKnight, Win. Trueman, R. McAlurray, H. Osborne, Portman, A. Stevenson, E. Bryant, G. Rough, Duncan Gilbert, D. Christie, lltty, Capt. Trasker, Capt. Wood. Chaplain Capt. Walton, Cunningham and others. A number of those selected for special favours did not respond to the call and in one or two other cases “conscientious objectors” were brought forward under arrest. The references to those honoured and titles conferred called forth much merriment and interjections. Miss Healey was made the recipient of a bouquet. The flower girls who accompanied the maids of honour were: Price Martin. Phyllis McDowell, Ruth Dunn. Joyce Rimmer, Hazel Hinds, Madge McColl and Joan Cowley. A successful and well-attended dance concluded the function.