QUEEN ELECTION

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15567, 17 April 1916, Page 9

QUEEN ELECTION

NO POLL ON SATURDAY. There "was no poll on Saturday, and the position of the Queens, etc., remain the same. The total number of votes to date is 4.754,600, of a monetary valuo of £SiJ,3*JO. Below are the positions of the Queens:— 7. Wholesale and Retail. Miss Clifford (black and gold) ... 1 5. Professions and Commerce, Mrs Stead (red, white and blue) ... 2 8. Hilli, not selected (black, yellow aud red) ... ••• ••• 3 2. Peninsula and Ellesmere, Miss Birdling (navy and white) ... 4 B. West and Suburbs, Mrs Deans (red and black) ... ••• 5 1. Industries, Mrs Walter Hill (blu« and gold) ... ■ ••• G 3. Public Service. Mrs J. C. Palmer (green and gold) ... ... 7 0. North, Miss Marion Addineil (red and gold) ... ••• ••• 8 4 Soldiers, Mrs G. E Rhodes (red and white) ... ... 0 The following contributions were received on .Saturday: — Mrs 'X. O. c.na -uiss A. O. Hay, £50; Hon. H. F. Wigrani (on account), £200; W. Murray, £50; Loan and Mercantilo stag, i" 14 15s; Canterbury Saleyards Company, .£100; 11. !•'. bt*wen3 and employees, £100: Kcmpthorne, Grosser and Co.'6 employees. £33 16s (3d; Kempthornc, Proaser and Co.'b 6ubsidy, £39 10s; E. C. Kirk, £o; P. H. Howell, £5; D. F. Glanville, £5; Burnett and Co. and employees, £10; J. A. Coithart and employees, £6; Wallaco and Co. and employees, £10; 13. C. Smith and employees, £10; O. R. ICiver, £5; J. 'laylor, £2 2s; E. A. Johnson and employees, £3; k" R. Parnham, £3; Mr Burt, fos; A. E. Barter, £5; W. J. Gillies and employees, £S 17s 6d; A. J., Derbridgo and employees, £G; W. McArthur'and employees, £11; Cook and Eoss and employees, £10 10s; John Berry and employees, £0 Is; J. Cooke, £2 2a; R. S. Cook and employees, £5; Spencer Vincent, £6; Geo. Bonnington. Ltd., and employees, £30 13s Gd; C. W. Prico and employees, £7 10s; 11. A. Papprill and employees, £0; employees Walter Hill and Co., £14; "Walter Hill and Co. subsidy, £14; Mrs F. Graham, £5. SOLDIERS' QUEEN. SATURDAY'S EFFORT. The military fete which, had been arranged for Saturday last had to bo abandoned on account of the inclement weather. The committee who had charge of affairs continued their arrangements until nearly noon, in tho hope of the weather improving, but on being informed that the military authorities had cancelled the general parade called, they had no alternative but to abandon the fete entirely, as the Trotting Grounds at Addington will be required next Saturday for the forthcoming trotting meeting. As a large quantity of perishable goods was on hand it was decided to hold a 1' air at tho King Edward Barracks in the even, ing, and this was duly carried out, in spite of the difficulties attending tho hurried transfer, and thanks chiefly to the praiseworthy energy of the ladies concerned, a number of hastily improvised stalls were set up, and having regard to the impossibility of adequately advising tho public of the intention of the committee, a "very satisfactory programme was secured, and a brisk business was done, practically the wholo of the perishable goods being disposed of, and it is probable that over £100 will bp netted as tho result of the hasty effort. Tho German machine-gun captured by tho Canterbury Mounted Rifles was exhibited, and was inspected by a largo number of interested visitors. The gun was in the hands of Lieut. Miller, and men of the Battery, who explained its working, and a fair sum was derived from the exhibit. The thanks of the committee is due to tiro ladies and gentlemen in charge of the stalls, etc., for their splendid work under great difficulties. Tho refreshment stall -was yun by, Mrs Hanmer and Miss Gerard, and ladies of tho Nurses' and "Women's sub-section, the sweets stall by Mrs Watkins and ladies of tho St. John Ambulance. Avonsido Division; flower stall by Mesdames Faith and Lilly; jumble 6ale by "Mrs Lloyd, penny stall by Mrs Lavie, ices and soft drinks by Mrg Hunt, palmist's room by Mesdames Stanton and Vallance and Sister Katherine, tobacco stall by Miss Fish, fairy well by Mr and Mrs Gee, art union tickets by Mrs Nat Woods, t»reduce stall by Messrs F. A. Cook and Fraser, Mesdames Fulton, Perkins, and Phillips. In tho fancy-dress parade, tho winners were: Ladies. Mrs Mooney (Gipsy); girls, Miss Arline Power (daffodil); boys, Jack Fisher (nurse) first. Edic Kelly (soldier 1 ) second; defrorated prams. Edie Hickenbolham and James Wicks first, Dorothy- Wicks second. Raffle results will be advertised' in this evening's papers. _ V A Cafe Chantant. organised by the nurses' and women's sub-section of tho Soldiers' Queen group, will be held at tho Olympia Rink, on Easter Monday afternoon and evening. GIRL QUEEN CONTEST. The voting on Saturday was very heavy, being the highest recorded to date. The positions now are:— No. I—Misff Jessie Loach (Returned and Active Soldiers) ... 1 No. 2—Miss Trixio Bradley (Territorials) ... ... ... 2 No. 3—-Miss May Throp (C.D.C.) ... 3 It,has been decided to continue the election until Friday, 28th April, and tho crowning ceremony will take place on the same date. An instance of tho work done, and little sacrifices mado by children to help the present great causo is worthy of note. A letter has just beeu received by Mrs G. E. Rhodes, the Soldiers' Queen, from a little girl of thirteen., as follows: "Dear Madam, —I have a dollie house, furnished, which I prize very much, and I wish to give it to the Soldiers' Queen. I am giving it to Mr McKonzio to sell by auction. Yours sinccrely, Ada Shier." The doll's house, which is of a good size, will be sold at tho conclusion of tho C.D.C.'s | weekly meeting in Cashcl street, on i Saturdnv eveninc next. The C.D C'. Band's weekly concert and recruiting meeting in aid of tho I Soldiers' Queen, hold on tho balcony | of Messrs R. S. McKonzio and Co.'s premises in Cashel street, was somewhat curtailed on Saturday evening. After several songs by Mesdames Stanley East and Don, and Messrs J. Temple, McKay, and Gillinore, Mr J. J. Dougall instead of civ ing an address, asked tho erowcl to follow tho band down to the King Edward Barracks, where a fancy fair and had been organised in aid of tho Soldiers' Queen. The band then marched off, and tho meeting con- ■ eluded. INDUSTRIES GROUP. A well-attended meeting of tho Industries Group was held in the rooms of the Caledonian Society on Thursday, at 8 p.m. AH sections of the Group were well represented. Mrs Walter Hill, Queen of the Group, was present. It was decided to hold an Industries Collecting Day on Wednesday next, offers of assistance being received from a large number of ladies. Mr Goodsir, chairman of tho Exhibition Committee, detailed the arrangements made in regard to floor 6pace, which had been overapplied for', the working exhibits, which weald be both instructive and interesting, the side-shows and the provision for refreshments. Mr Manning, secretary of the Exhibition Committee, spoke of the generous action of many of the exhibitors, who were presenting valuable articles for sale, and in some instances giving o0 per cent., and in one instance the whole of the proceeds of, sales durj ing the period of the exhibition. Mrs llill urged tho to united action ' for tho remainder of the contest.

PUBLIC SERVICES QUEEN. During tbe progress of the Fair at the Colosseum tmeo art unions promoted by the Civil iservice section wero drawn, and ttie winning numbers are notified in our advertising columns. Every ticket actually sold was represented in tho drawing, which "'as conducted to meet tho requirements of tho police. The committeo adopted a method which ensured each ticket an equal chanco of success, and was fuiiy approved by ticket-holders. - Tho hotwater jug was won by Miss Richardson. Tho other prizes have not yet been claimed. The close of the fair at the Colosseum on Saturday night marked tho end of a very successful week. During the early part of the evening Piper Craig played outside the building. Inside, Mr Craig was attended by some very line dancers from the Caledonian Society. Misses Stark, Turner, Mcintosh, and Clarke, with Masters Clarke and -Mcintosh, gave exhibitions of dancing to an admiring crowd. The Working Men's Club Orchestra was in attendance during the evening, and contributed a first-class programme. Members of the Post and Telegraph Rifles gave their services for the week as doorkeepers and ticket-sellers. Mr J. G. Ruta had charge of this department, which was carried through without a hitch. Mr W. T. Ward was stage manager for the whole week, and carried out the duties of his officc with great success. QUEEN OF THE WEST AND SUBURBS. The members of the Christchurch Liedertafel paid a visit to Sumner on Saturday evening, and gav c an enjoyable concert in the Town Hall. There wa-s a good attendance, the proceeds being in aid of the fund of the Queen of the West and Suburbs. The programme consisted of part-songs, etc., Dr. Bradshaw conducting, while the soloists included Messrs W. J. Trewern, R. D. Vincent. 11. B. Lucas, A. Freeman, and the quartet, Messrs Gookson, Vincent, Lake and Millar. Mr A. Worslcy, A.R.M.C.M., acted as accompanist. QUEEN OF THE HILLS. With two days to go in which the contest or the Queen of the Hills by the four county candidates will terminate. the position of the Queens is being keenly watched. As the contest closes on Wednesday at noon, it is expected that the northern counties will make a great effort during the interval. The_ {volitions to date are:; — Kowai (Miss McNaught) ... 1 Waipara (Mrs H. Lance) ... 2 Amuri (Miss Rutherford) ... 3 Ashley (Miss O'Halloran) ... 4 The crowning ceremony in connexion with the Queen of the Hills contest will take place at Amberley on Wednesday. There will bo a procession in tho morning, led by tho Queen of the Ashley County, and followed by tho Queens of Kowai, Waipara, and Amuri, and threo •hands will take part, also a detachment of returned soldiers. PENINSULA QUEEN. A fancy fair, jumble sale, and sale of produce was held at Lyttelton on Saturday afternoon in tho Drill Shed, tho proceeds being for tho Peninsula and Ellesmero Queen. The ample space of the building provided accommodation for numerous stalls anil side-shows, and a brisk business was done, the amount raised being about £130. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTION. Owing to the veiy impropitious weather which prevailed on the last two Saturdays, the Wholesale and Retail Queen Section decided to abandon the garden party arranged for at Sir Geo. grounds, "Avonliolmo." in favour of a grand concert to be held in the .Theatre Royal on the evening of April 27th. A GUNEItOUS DONATION". The following letter has been received by Mr W. H. Clark, chairman.of tho Queen Election Contest: "I am about to publish a history of Christchurch, and intend to devote the entire proceeds of the sales to tho Patriotic Fund without any deduction for cost of publication. Tho publication of the book has been delayed longer than I anticipated, and I am enclosing a cheque on account for £200. I hope later on to have the pleasure of sending a further contribution, but that will bo contingent on the sale of the book.— Yours faithfully, Henry Wigram."