HUTT NEWS

Evening Post, Issue 47, 23 August 1935, Page 15

HUTT NEWS

QUEEN CORONATION

(From ('The Post's" Correspondent.)

The successful carnival held recently by the V.M.C.A. of the.Hutt.VaUey was brought to a close on Wednesday evening by the crowning of "Queen Kathleen," the Ladies' Auxiliary 'candidate (Miss Kathleen Kempthorne):

. The stage was "regal" -in every, respect, "the throne" being placed in'the centre with a long red .carpet leading up to it.<Asthe curtains .were drawn buglers sounded' the' arrival'of'"Princess Vera" (whose1 gown was of pink satin with a long pink train). Her two ladies-in-waiting, "Lady Edna" and "Lady Jessie" escorted her.; Then "Princess Dulcie's" arrival \ was announced. She was in rich cream satin with a satin train lined with blue, her attendants being "Lady Lindsay" and "Lady Pickard." Once again 'the bugles 'were sounded and.''the Queen" in all her glory entered. Her'"gown was white organdie with- tiny • frills at the hem' and neck line, and she >wore the regal robe which was"dark' red velvet and fell into a; long-train.-Her ladies-in-waiting \vere : "Lady Winifred Vickery" and "Lady Nancy-Lambert." The "Lord High Chancellor". (Mr. L. Hunt), the "Mistress: of .Robes," and the "page boys"' all took their places : and ■ the crowning began. After "her majesty" had received the crown, sceptre, v orb, and sword, the "princesses" were presented to her. She then requested that her fairy subjects should dance for her, a clever dance being given by pupils of Miss K. Bartosh. "The Queen" then conferred honours on her ladies-in-waiting, who were made "duchesses," and on those who had played a. prominent part in the carnival, these being Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs.; Kersley, Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Lambourne, Mr. C; White, and Mr. J. Burns. ' The "page boys" were J. Swaysland, A. Pomfrey, S. Palliser, A. Bryant, and the buglers W. Biddle and W. Dicks. . At the conclusion of the ceremony "the Queen," "princesses," and their attendants walked down from the stage and through the audience, and.received a great ovation from those present. During the evening Mrs. Millward sang two songs, and the General Motors Band rendered several items. A dance followed at which "her majesty" and court were present. Moera League of Mothers. . . The annual- meeting of the Moera branch of the League of Mothers was held recently in- the-Community Hall,' Lower Hutt. Mrs. H. E. K. Fry, vicepresident, presided over a large gathering and cordially welcomed visitors from the Lower Hutt and' Selwyn branches. The annual report was well received, and showed gradual progress in the work of the branch. Mrs. Craig McKenzie was re-elected president and Mesdames H. W. Kersley, W. Nash,H. E. K. Fry, and D. D. Robertson vicepresidents. Six new committee members were elected as follows: —Mesdames Pearcy, Tyrall, Ward, Hoare, Burt, and Cropp. Mesdames Ashforth and Sadler were "re-elected secretary and treasurer respectively, - A demonstration was given by Mrs. H. W. Kersley on "Economical Cookery." Mrs. Kersley brought with her numerous dainty and appetising dishes and. explained the process of preparation and costs. The speaker had prepared dishes made from very economical foods within the range of the smallest income. ' Mrs. Kersley urged the members to instruct their daughters- in -the art of cooking. "Good cooking is an art," said the speaker, "and when a girl marries she has her husband's money in trust to spend to the best of .her ability. No man wants to' marry an' expert tin-opener!" -. After the demonstration Mrs.' Kersley announced that the dishes were for sale, and this generous offer helped considerably ivith the "bring and buy" afternoon which had • been \ arranged by the members to augment the funds.

Mrs. Parry gave a monologue and Miss Ashforth a musical item; both of which were much appreciated. Afterwards the thought of the month was given, and the National Anthem sung. Some brisk buying was ..done by members and friends which brought a successful meeting to a; close.'