Queen Carnival Notes

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7280, 6 October 1933, Page 11

Queen Carnival Notes

At the Opera House to-night tho public will have the opportunity of meeting tho live queens as they will bo presented and introduced by his Worship the Mayor. Tho young ladies are to be commended for their public-spirit-edness in allowing themselves to bo j nominated for the purpose of the Queen Carnival. That they will each receive a large measure of public support is assured as each one is supported by large and active committees. Tho programme at tho Opera House to-night is a miscellaneous one contributed to by the leading artists of the city. The items comprise humorous, dramatic and musical numbers and as the price of admission is only one shilling, a capacity house is anticipated. We remind the public that in this carnival election they may exercise an unusual privilege. They may and should vote early ,and they can and must vote often if they wish to see their candidate head the poll. There will be no second ballot, and the lady who secures the highest number of votes will be crowned with befitting ceremony amid the plaudits of tho populace. Carnival time in Palmerston North should be a time of enjoyment and remain for ever a pleasant memory. From time to time wo shall call attention to the many organised efforts which will be promoted in aid of the funds of the various candidates. The whole of the proceeds of the Queen Carnival are being devoted to the Palmerston North Central Belief Committee for tho alleviation of distress in the city. A meeting of the Queen Carnival executive was held this week, when the Mayor (Mr. A. E. Mansford) presided. Others present were: Messrs. A. J. Pascoo and F. J- Oakloy (Betailors), E. Wimsett and B. L. C. Aitchison (Sports), Colonel. J. HWhyte and Mesdamcs Aitchison and Edwards (Plunket, Nursing and Friendly Societies), Messrs. W. G. Black and W. S. Carter (Farmers), Mr. P. S. Larcomb (treasurer) and Mr. C. V, Day (secretary). Various Toutino matters in connection with the general organisation were discussed and finalised. In. regard to the declaration of results, it was dovided that, from Monday next daily bonuses would bo granted to the leading queen on the following basis:— First week, 50; second week, 100; third week, 200; fourth week, 400; fifth week, 500. Shopping Day. The Plunket Nursing and Friendly Societies’ Queen Committco conducted 8, shopping day in a shop in tho Squa.ro which had been placed at their disposal by Mr. A. Sutherland on Wednesday. A strong band of helpers under the direction of Mrs. W. G. Black, acted as saleswomen, tnore being on offer to the public an excellent array of cooked goods, preserves, flowers, vegetables, etc. The queen, Miss Joan Barnett, was in attendance and assisted in the effort*

DANCE NEXT THURSDAY CONDUCTED BY POLICE.

A monster old-time dance (that, will be definitely under police supervision) is scheduled for the Empire hall on Thursday evening next, when the Palmerston North police will do their bit to assist the candidature of the Public Services Queon, Miss K. Richards,

STREET DAY IN AID OF PUBLIC SERVICES QUEEN

Saturday nest will witness the commencement of the main onslaught in connection with, the Prosperity Campaign, and the canvass for votes for the Public Services Queen ; Miss Kathleen Richards. The Public Services’ organising committee has spared no effort in tho endeavour to make this day one to be remembered and talked about, and without doubt the public of Palmerston North will derive a great amount of enjoyment watching the festivities arranged. The main event of the day will of course be the staging of the unique contest between the Toad rollers of the Kairanga County, the Palmerston North City Council and an aeroplane. Speculation will be rife in regard to the respective chances of these speedy little machines in their dash for victory. Handicapping in this event is causing a great deal of concern. Tho other major event of the day, the bicycle handicap ‘‘round the Square,’’ should prove a big draw for tho younger folk and it is anticipated that there will be a big entry in this contest. In addition to the fore going there will be other equally entertaining functions, including a stall ou Broadway and a casino of fun located in the Square. Further details of this effort on behalf of the Public Services Queen will bo announced in to-morrow’s “Times.” NOTES. To-night at the Opera House a popular programme will be presented. This has been arranged by the various committees and will comprise humorous, dramatic and musical numbers contributed by the leading artists of the city. The Mayor will present the queen candidates to the audience and will have some interesting announcements to make relating to the carnival. At a meeting of tho executive committee, very encouraging reports from the various committees were received. It is hoped to indicate the position of tho candidates on Saturday by means of a flag shown from the band rotunda in tho Square. The committees have nlaney novel methods of raising money for votes for their queens and the public are assured of considerable entertainment during the period of the carnival. To raise the sum of £2500 might at first appear hard to achieve, but the collective enthusiasm of the hundreds taking part in the effort promises a great measure of success. Street days, garden parties, card parties, dances, tournaments, concerts, badge day, and other divertissements to be promoted are going to make tho period of the carnival something to remember, and tho public can be relied upon for their assistance for this most worthy causo —the alleviation of distress in the city. The bowlers are busy arranging a rink tournament and every club is expected to be represented with a rink or two.