NORTHLAND "QUEENS"

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 75, 26 September 1938, Page 4

NORTHLAND "QUEENS"

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EFFORT

The queen carnival run in connection with the Northland School was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday night, 9 o'clock being fixed as the finishing tirixe. A social evening was held in the school, and as 9 o'clock approached excitement prevailed among the very large audience present. There was keen friendly rivalry between the "red" and the "blue" queen committees for first place, and between the "pink" and "green" for the other positions. At 8.50 the "reds" placed a substantial sura of money in the hands of the treasurer, giving them a good lead, but it was short lived, for five minutes afterwards the "blues" paid in all they had, and the bell rang indicating that closing time had arrived, with the "blue" comjnittee placing their candidate, Pat Rose, at the head of the poll with 30,469 votes. The "red" candidate, Elizabeth Pearce, polled 25,822 votes.' The "pink" candidate, Evelyn Chalker had 10,996 votes, and the "green," Annabell Hancock. 10,896. These votes at Id each represent a little over £325. There was enthusiastic applause when Mr. Arthur Gorton (president of the Home and School Association) announced the winner. He thanked all who had contributed in any way to make the carnival such a success. The Home and School Association, in conjunction with the school committee, had started out to raise £120, and thought all were optimistic in the'attempt. Actually the combined effort had returned £325. . The chairman of the school committee (Mr, T. E. Wilkinson), who was also chairman of the "blue" queen commits tee, spoke of the wonderful team-work of the "blues," and'stated his personal pleasure at the result of their efforts. He thought it was quite in keeping with the traditions of the school that a Rose should be "queen," as her late grandparents were old and respected residents of the district, and her father and uncle had been pupils at the school. Musical honours were then given to Mr. and Mrs. Rose. Mr. Rose suitably responded. On behalf of the "reds" Mr. Gray expressed his thanks to all who had assisted them in any way, and although they had not reached the top he expressed his pleasure at' having made the "blues" go for it On behalf of the "pinks," Mr. A. Gorton expressed similar feelings. Mr. Hancock and Mr. I. Johnson spoke on behalf of the "greens," saying they were last but not least. ■ , Mr. Travena (headmaster), as a newcomer amongst the people, said he was particularly struck with the manner in which everybody worked in the interest of the school, and he was pleased that such a good spirit prevailed. Supper, which was in the capable hands of Mrs. A. Gorton and Mrs. Henry, was served. It was announced that the coronation ceremony would take place in St. Anne's Hall, Northland, on Saturday, October 8.