KATIKATI QUEEN CARNIVAL ENDS

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 12730, 1 May 1939, Page 1

KATIKATI QUEEN CARNIVAL ENDS

IMPOSING CEREMONY

On Thursday last thb final function In connection with the recent Queen Carnival —the Coronation —was held in Henderson’s Hall before a capacity audience. ThereSvas no standing room in the hall,' which was gaily •decorated for the ’auspicious occasion. The stage was draped throughout in red, white and blue colours, there being three tiers erected centring upon a dais containing the royal throne. . Unsparing efforts had been taken to make a success of the ceremony and those responsible must have felt extremely gratified with the result. Before the ceremony commenced several items were rendered by the Katikati Silver Baud, to the delight of the audience. When silence-had been proclaimed the Herald (Miss Anne Atkinson) announced in bold tones the. approach of the Queen and her retinue. At the entrance of the official party, the Band struck up a march. Down the centre of the hall came Princesses Pinie Hooper, Kitty Black, and Jean Macmillan supported by their respective retainers and maids-in-attendance. Then came Her Majesty Queen Dulcie, .preceded by her court. Bach -of the and the Queen wore an attractive train carried by little train-bearers. The Queen took up hsr place at the Throne surrounded by the followlowing:— Mistress of Robes —’Miss Pat. Keeley. Mistress of the Orb —Miss Zeta Boyes. - Mistress of the Sceptre—Miss’Meg. Atkinson. Ladies-in-Waiting— Misses May Starnes, Mickey Mylett, ; Preda Corbett and Lily -Booth. Flower Girls- —Peggy and Colleen Byrne. Page Boys—Allan, Starnes and Keith Johnston. The’Band then played the National Anthem, which/was followed by the Herald, who, in solemn tones, called u-pon ohe and all to give ear to the glad tidings of the choice of a Queen from- the four contestants for that, honour about whom hostilities had raged for some months past, and to call upon all to pay tribute to their Ruler. The Chamberlain, Mr. E. T. Marshall, announced the .intention of the Lord High Chancellor to carry out the coronation cerenftony, The Queen’s champion then presented Her Majesty with her sword , as the emblem of her right to rule the realm of Katikati. Next the Mistress of the Orb handed the Orb to the Chancellor for 'transmission to-the Queen, who took it in her right hand. The Mistress of the Sceptre was next with her charge, which the Chancellor placed in the Queen’s left hand. The Chancellor, Mr. E. J. Whyte, then called upon the Chamberlain for the Royal Ring, which he placed .upon the fourth finger of the Queen’s right hand, as the emblem of regal dignity. Said the Chancellor —“Your Royal Highness, as chosen representative of your loyal subjects here assembled, I place this crown, the emblem of your high, office, upon your royal brow,” with w’hich he placed the crown cpon the Queen. A brisk challenge was then cried ’by the Queen’s Champion. He called Upon any who wished, to dispute the right of Queen Dulcie to rule the realm of Katikati. undertaking, in no uncertain terms, to meet such person or persons in mortal* combat by means of any weapons regarded in any way in the nature of instruments of death. “Land of Hope and Glory” was then played by the Band. The Chamberlain presented the Chancellor to Her Majesty and he in turn presented the Chamberlain, and each seemed to desire that the Queen take expedient measures to facilitate the .early extermination of the other. The Chamberlain’s next duty was to call upon each of the pretty Princesses to thank her loyal followers. Princess Pinie bowed her appreciation of the ardent support of her followers during the strenuous campaign, and asked theih to demonstrate their fealty to the crowned Queen. Princess Kitty issued similar injunctions as also did,Princess Jean. The presentation of peers and peeresses then followed. Those distinguished persons were: Viscount George Hume, Sir Ernest Staples, Jiaron Bruce Putt, and Lord Hawke of the Flying Corps. Viscountess Hume, Lady Wallace, Lady Pilson and Lady Hawke. The Chamberlain then proudly spoke for the Queen and craved respectful silence while Her Majesty issued thanks to her loyal supporters. A trumpet call was sounded and the Herald called,, upon .the v gathe?ing ,to'give eir.

MISS DULCIE STARNES CROWNED

The Queen expressed her grateful thanks for the generous support given her throughout the campaign, which had proved so strenuous. She vowed her intention to do her utmost for the realm and to put the interests of her subjects first in her mind. The Queen was then graciously moved to bestow the following honours:— : Reginald Porter—Knight of the Golden Horde. Archibald Andrews—Knight of Jesters.. Friendly Service Forbes—Earl of the Yellow Bus. Kenneth Holmes, M.C.—Lord of the Monte Carlo. Outfitter Barnett—Duke of Men’s Wear. Ellis Addis —Viscount of Vickery Vix. Bertram >Vest —Knight of the Silver Band. Herbert Stbawjbridge—Kn'ight of the Talisman. '' Walter Young—Duke of the .Finny Deep. George Starnes —Knight of the * Garter. ‘ After all the honours had been conferred, gifts were- presented to the Queenand each ;of the Priucesses. /’'V The ceremony concluded with the singing of* the National Anthem and the final procession down the hall. No praise >Tsi . too. high for Mrs Addis, who took charge of the proceedings and was largely instrumental in the pronounced success of the whole entertainment. She had able assistance from the members of the Carnival Committee, and from the mothers of the Queens, Mesdames Starnes, Hooper, Black and Macmillan, each of whom, gave invaluable help right throughout the carnival. Now that the Coronation has passed, Katikati has once more settled down to its customary routine free from requests for assistance in the cause of this Queen or that. Queen Dulcie reigns alone.