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Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 109, 4 November 1935, Page 15

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Rev. N.-F.'E. Robertshawe, wore a frock of empire blue woollen weave and a short fur coat and cap. She was accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Purvis ana the Hons. Mary, Celia, Isabel Monckton, and the Hon. Simon Monckton Arundel. ,':;' ~ > .

A dashing tambourine dance by the] girls of the upper school,-opened the' proceedings and tfyis. was followed by the coronation ceremony which made, a charming tableau. "Pages" in deep blue, silver girdled ■ tunics, "gentlemen of the court" in black velvet knee breeches and white lace ruffles were artistically grouped before the entrance .of ;■ Miss Lois , Parsons, tlie "queen" elect, who was preceded by Her trumpeter. The "qiieen" was robed in white taffeta and wore a long scarlet train lined with ermine. The Hon. Celia Monckton, who wore a dainty frock of lilac organdie muslin with" a sash of a deeper shade, took the crown ;from ■ the bearer and speaking her lines of congratulation in a clear voice, placed the, crown upon the head of the "queen." Next came the "princesses" one by one to be presented, all \yearing satin empire frocks with puffed .sleeves and frilled hemlines. Each; wasescorted by a "gentleman of the court," who, after the presentations partnered her in a: gavotte. Before the curtain fell,.the "queen," with a little"speech;of appreciation, presented the Hon. Celia.Monckton with a beautiful box "of chocolates. • . A FINANCIAI/ SUCCESS. In addressing the audience, the Rev. N. F. E. Robertshawe said they \vere deeply grateful to her Excellency for her presence and for permitting her daughter to take part in the ceremony, which had been a great event for the school. 'As a result of the carnival £282 had been raised during the last three months. Since the school had been moved to "The Pines" £1268 had been spent in alterations, all of which had been raised byparents and friends "under the inspiration of Miss Holm and her staff. He thanked the orchestra, Mr., and Mrs. L. Churley "Walker, and their violin students, and Mr. Connelly who had given voluntary assistance at the coronation.

The second half of the programme was taken up with the fairy play, "Rumpelstiltskin," .which was admirably presented. Delightful costumes, tuneful songs, and pretty dances making it a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. ■ • ■ '~ ■

. The carnival "princesses" were:— Miss Patricia Smith (who wore mandarin shaded, satin), Miss Marie Walker (old rose satin), Miss' Joy Smith (deep turquoise satin), Miss Joy Duff (petunia' satin), Miss Arta Hogarth Gill (lettuce green satin),' Miss Pauline Boocock (primrose satin" with blue sash), Miss Barbara , Dentice (blush pink satin.and blue sash), Miss Mary Anderson (ciel blue satin with rose sash), Miss Shirley Ting (buttercup satin with daffodil sash), and Miss Patricia Barron" (palest pink satin).: