QUEEN CARNIVAL.

Otaki Mail, 13 June 1923, Page 2

QUEEN CARNIVAL.

l J The positions of the queens still reJn main as follows: — 11 Town a2 Maori ,f Railway r " Beach. ' °" To-night tit li' o'clock the carnival °" ceases, and up till then ne doubt the most will be made of opportunities to • • raise further money. There i- u lot of ie guess-work as to the amount that will d be raised, but it is greatly thought that n about £6OO will be secured for improve- " incut to the domain. Estimates, how "■' ever, are u., to £IOOO. » The final r.-.-ult> oi ;i.e Carnival will -" bo made at the picture display on Frill day night. See advertisement. d >' PONCEBT. The combined concert (Maori and ■ Beach queens) held last night was rno.-t ! - enjoyable, practically all performers re- ■ eeiving encores. Mr Ben Ling wa _ ,\\. " rector of ceremonies and apologised for the absence of some singers who were >' unable to attend. Th« stage was de- ; eorated with the queens' colours, while -• the Mffl- ■• K.ii.T,— h.,. „;?< „-,.,,. ....

tne name- "tuna —Kangi" were- set out in bold lettering. Several little girls, assisted by adults, opened the programme with a delightful performance of the poi dune,"., while Mr Dunkley was encored on each occasion for his fine singing. Mr.- Koiri, who has a lovely voice, wu; also heard to great advantage, end Irei high notes were clear and I r,.11 I!l„ OU . _. -1.1:.. ■ . . .. a '■

'! rjoll-like. She war. obliged to respond. The Xicboll Bros, were heard to frreat advantage in their instrumental selections —nkelelc and st«el guitar—while Mrs Hosking. who ha.- a voice of exceptional quality, delighted all. Naturaliy, she Lad to respond to an encore, and again earned the hearty approbation of all present. Another flue poi dance was followed by rccit&tiftfis ■■;-' Davies. The«e were given nicely ana pleased ail. Miss Webbei .ang two spng. =we»tly, while Mr Light amused \h? audience | I by songs, etc.. bcina obliged tn run.

!ij_, suugs, etc., oriiig obliged to re-ap-pear on several o&eaAi/>ns, ,\i r J. "Web- . ber's banjo solo was attentively Uat6nI ed to and appreciated, while Mr Draw I was encored for his singing. Those • who played accompaniments were Misi ses Clark, Tahiwi. ar.d \Vilson. A danefl followed and was fully enjoyed. RAILWAY QUEEN. A wind-tip dance will be held at Otaki Railway to-zight in aid of Baiiwiv queen.