TECHNICAL CARNIVAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 November 1923, Page 3

TECHNICAL CARNIVAL

CORONATION CEREMONY.

The Technical School Carnival Fete culminated, last evening with the coronation ceremony _j)f the Carnival Queen (Miss A. tiigson), which was witnessed by a packed and enthusiastic house. The musical programme presented, in which children were the main performers, was exceptionally good All accomplished their respective items excellently. One artistic triumph was that of little Alice Greenless, who gave no fewer than six items, and then the audience was not satisfied. The Convent and Marist pupils provided the first half of the programme, the following items being given :—Violin selection, “Sprng Breezes,” Convent puipls; choruses, “The Captain’s Ditty” and “Mummy’s Little Sunny Honey Boy,” Marist Brothers’ boys; pianoforte trio, Misses R. McPherson M. Brown and M. McKay; song and dance “Dusky Diamonds,” Misses C. Castello land W.. Morrish; song “Eileen Adair,” Miss Alice Greenless (Christchurch); dance, Misses M. Orr, M. Hannan, N. Aldridge and C. Phillips ; statue drill, Marist boys; dialogue, “The Greymouth Evening Star,” Messrs J. O’Donnell and J. McDiarinicT; chorus, “We want some money,” Marist Boys; “Hunting Song,” Convent pupils. The regal procession then appeared on the stage, the various queens and their train-bearers looking very charming in their frocks. The following is the order in which they appeared : — The Queen, Miss Alice Higson (Rose) pages Misses Dorothy 'Spedding and Alice Ratcliff; Miss Ray Cairney (Ivy), pages, Misses V. and C. Cunliffe; Miss Rona Ferguson (Daffodil), pages Misse>s Joan and Ola Baker; Miss Rona McPherson (Poppy), pages Misses Athlie Fowler and Norma jßrislafrie; 'Miss Ena Tilleyshort (violet), pages Misses C. and T. Restieaux; Miss Gladys Keith (Bluebell), pages Misses J. Hincksinan and Thelma Hutton. The cushion bearers were Miss Cecil Hannan and Master Pat. Mcßrearty. Misses Sheila Bush and Kathleen Fogarty were the young ladies presented at Court. The Lord Chancellor (F. Eggleton) with due dignity and solemnity placed the crown on the Carnival Queen’s head and helped her to the throne. The Queen enthroned made a very happy picture. The Court Herald then ordered merry-

making to begin. The Mayor (Mr W. H. Parfitt) congratulated the various queens, their supporters, and the committee* who had worked so zealously and who had proved the possibilities of co-operation in attaining the desired object. It was a pleasing sight to him to see that civic pride was at last awakening in Greymouth people. He had much pleasure in asking Miss Ray Cairney (Ivy Queen) to present a gold chain and pendant to the crowned Queen. He then made presentations of floral brooches to the Ivy, Daffodil, Poppy, Violet and Bluebell Queens. The second portion- of the pro"gramme consisted of:—Recitation, Miss Joan Baker; balloon dance, Miss M. Hannan and Master J. Mcßrearty. “The Vicar’s Presentation,” by Miss Evelyn James, who is an accomplished elocutionist. Piano solo, Miss Gertrude, Johnston. Song.s, “Your Tiny Hand is Frozen,” and “Bonny Mary of Argyle,” Mr J. Hadland; song, “The Wee House Amang the Heather, ’ ’ Miss Alice Greenless; song

“Roses,” Convent pupils. Mr J. Hutton, Director of the Technical School, said that he wished to thank all who had assisted in making the carnival so great a success. Mrs Bush had first suggested the idea of the Queen Carnival and Mrs J. W. Hannan had carried out the task of the coronation ceremony, which was unsurpassable. The Queens, their loyal supporters, the Committee and school staff were deserving of the highest praise. He especially desired to thank the Convent and Marist pupils for their assistance and hoped he would be able to help them to raise funds for theit grounds in the near

future. He, Mr Kehoe, the secretary and the staff were delighted with the result of the Fete. If the children throughout life kept that co-operative spirit, which they had shown, it would be a fine thing. Mr O. McLean had made and presented the crown, and he wished to thank him most heartily for his gift. Misses Maureen Griffen, A . Knell, and K, Gieseking and Mr H. Chalk acted as accompanists, whilst Miss Gieseking’s orchestra provided incidental music.. The throwing of streamers, which gave an air of gaiety to the hall and the singing of God Save the King terminated a memorable entertainment. The total net proceeds of the fete will not be known until early next week.

COMPETITION RESULTS The prizes for the various competitions held at the Fete have been awarded. In every instance the task of the judges was most difficult, tb r > high grade quality of all exhibits making the final selection no easy matter. Awards were made as follow: — CUT FLOWERS. (Judge, Mr. Hewison). Collection of Cut Flowers in Bowl, Mrs. Johnston 1, Mrs. Shallcrass 2. Six Varieties of Cut Flowers.—Mrs. Kettle 1, Mrs. Bush 2. Bowl of Rhododendrons. —Mrs. Bush 1, Mrs. Bush 2. Collection of Pansies or Violets.— Mrs. Shorland 1, Mrs. Kilpatrick 2. Vase of Ranunculas. —Mrs. Bush 1. DECORATIVE. (Judges, Mesdames Smythe and Passau).

Collection of Sweets. —Mrs. Pound

Heaviest Duck Eggs.—Mrs. Thompson 1. INDUSTRIAL. (Judge, Mr. C. Grams). Article made from sugar-bag.— Miss Clara Beale, 1, Miss Clara Beale 2. Article made from Kerosene Tin. — E. Goodall 1, D. Cambridge 2. Other prize-winners were Mr. J. Booth, box of chocolates ; Mr. E. Thompson, cake stand ; Miss Jean Cox, seed cake ; Miss J. T. Clarke, Maltese lace ; Mr. J. McKnight, box of chocolates ; Mr. E. Kehoe, fruit cake. The weight of the lamb was guessed by Mrs. Stedman and Mrs. Whitford Brown, who both guessed the correct weight. The weight of the large stock wether from Waininihihi is not yet announced. Other results will be announced later. (To the Editor). Si r .—No acknowledgement of the widespread support of the successful effort on behalf of the Technical High School would be complete without reference to the great interest taken by the Mayor and Mayoress oi Greymouth. Both Mr and Mrs I'ntfitt were energetic workers on the fete committee, and Airs Parfitt arranged the .whole programme for the musical entertainment which with the crowning ceremony, arranged by Mrs J. W. Hannan, proved such a su table conclusion to the fete. May I also thank the public of Greymouth, the parents of the pupils, the ladies who worked so energetically and well on the committee and as stall-holders, and whom I could not name without omitting someone, so numerous were our helpers, for the ready and effective assistance rendered. The judges who gave us their services, various people who sent donations in' money and in produce have materially assisted us, and I trust we are duly grateful. Particularly gratifying was the fine helpful spirit displayed by other schools. To the Convent and Marist utpils we are under a debt of gratitude for their splendid assistance last evening. I should like to thank, too, all those who contributed to the success of the musical programme. Sc many people and so many clubs and societies have contributed to the success of the Queen Carnival by assisting the various Queens that I can onlj thank one and all for working so wel. together for a common end, and it ii a source of great gratification tha their efforts hav c met- with such signa success. —Yours etc. J. HUTTON. Director.