TECHNICAL FETE

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 November 1923, Page 2

TECHNICAL FETE

MISS A. HIGSON AS QUEEN.

The Technical School Fete yesterday was a unique success, proving a wonderland to the children and highly entertaining to the many adults' present. From the commencement at 2.30 to the finish at 10 o’clock the Fete was a scene of gaiety, reflecting the greatest credit on those who had worked so untiringly, for success. The stalls sold practically all their ■wares of needlework, confectionery, flowers, general produce, etc. The Tea Rooms both in the large marquee and in the class room were well patronised, whilst the shooting gallery, cocoanut shies, dart board, post office, lighting the candle and naildriving competitions did a great trade. The Municipal Band in the evening gave an open air concert and this brightened proceedings considerably. Mr. Mitchell, of the engineering department gave a series of lectures on electricity, demonstrating with various interesting electrical apparatus. Mr. Ferris, in the large laboratory, carried out scientific experiments, which were highly interesting especially the lighting effects. The gipsy tent, where one was told one’s destiny by some mysterious being per medium of cards, evolved much amusement. The decorative section situated in a large classroom and displaying all varieties of beautiful flowers, was a fine sight. About 8.30 the result of the Queen Carnival became known, the country candidate proving successful. The following was the final state of the poll:— Miss A. Higson (Rose) .. 6,809 Miss R. Cairney (Ivy) .. 5,994 Miss R. Ferguson (Daffodil) 4,224 Miss R. MsPherson (Poppy) 3,573 Miss E. Tillyshort (Violet) 2,289 Miss G. Keith (Bluebell) .. 2,008 Prizes were awarded to the following boys for the best decorated bicycles: C. Mason 1, M. Hopkinson 2. The following are th c amounts collected so far: — Flower Queen Carnival, £3ll 4s 7d. Yesterday’s Fete, including sideshows, sweet and jumble stalls, tearooms, etc-, £l6B Ils. The exact sum by which the School Equipment Fund will be benefited will not be known until after the crowning of the Carnival Queen, which takes place in the Opera House this evening, when a musical programme will also be provided. A large attendance is assured.