BANDS’ CARNIVAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 4, 1 December 1934, Page 2

BANDS’ CARNIVAL.

PADDY’S MARKET OPENS. With the bands’ queen carnival now drawing to a close, the supporters of the three organisations have joined forces in holding a Paddy’s Market at the Empire Hall. The market was declared officially open by the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansford), who was accompanied by Mrs Mansford, last evening, and good business was done throughout the session by the stalls and competitions conducted by the supporters of the bands. The hall was gaily decorated and the stalls were arranged around the walls, with competitions held in the middle of the floor and dancing in cabaret style in the smaller hall adjoining. In calling on the Mayor to declare the market open, Mr R. L. C. Aitchi son, as deputy chairman of the general committee, said all would agree that work done by Mr and Mrs Mansford spoke for itself. Not only had they been connected with those organisations which help to build Palmerston North, but they also took a particular interest in its citizens. They had both taken a general interest in the carnival, which was designed to raise funds for the bands, and the bands themselves were indebted to Mr Mansford for taking the chairmanship of the general committee and also for the interest he had taken right throughout the campaign. In expressing his thanks, and those also of Mrs Mansford, to Mr Aitchison for his kindly references, Mr Mansford said that he had perhaps not done as Mr' Aitchison had stated but the fine work of Mr Aitchison himself had to be recognised. He was the deputy chairman, and he (the speaker) had only consented to take the position of chairman on the condition that a deputy-chairman was appointed. It must be very gratifying to the bands to find the support the carnival was receiving. The idea of the three bands uniting appealed to all in the community and their uniting was one of the reasons for the success of the carnival. The uniting of the bands for such a common cause must increase the good feeling between them. The contest was an exceptionally keen one,’ as could be seen from the positions of the candidates, and it was impossible to say now which would win. The citizens, as well as the members of the bands-, were deeply grateful to the queen candidates for undertaking those positions. Besides enjoying the contest, no matter who won they would have the satisfaction of knowing that the object of the carnival, the raising of £SOO, would be attained. For many years Palmerston North had had only one band, but now it possessed three and it was fitting, in a city such as Palmerston North, that they should have the wholehearted support of. the citizens. The funds raised by the carnival would be devoted to three purposes. The Garrison Band, the champion band of New Zealand, were to go to the next contest to defend their title, and he was sure they would accomplish that satisfactorily. The City Band was entering in the B grade contest and he hoped they would bring additional honours to Palmerston North. The Pipe Band would devote its share of the proceeds to buying uniforms. The speaker hoped that the stalls and the competitions would be the means of raising an amount that would be satisfactory to all concerned. In conclusion, he paid a tribute to the work of Messrs Aitchison and C. V. Day (secretary) and the members of the various committees for the way they had worked to accomplish their objective. The Mayor then declared the market open. The stallholders included the following:—Pipe Band: Produce, Mesdames L. Thorbiirn, S. Swan, C. Livingstone, V. Nicholson; fancy goods, Mesdames W. Allen, S. I. McKenzie, G. Morrison, F. Bangay and Miss M. Clark; ice-cream and soft drinks, Mesdames A. S. Cooper and M. Huntley and Misses L. Hughes and M. Radomski. Garrison Band stall and competitions: Mesdames D. Evans, F. J. Oakley. F. Collis, Clarke, R. Carlyle, B. Haybittle, W. Coutts and B. Oakley, M. Oakley, E. Boon and Manderson. City Band stall and competitions: Mesdames W. Dear, P. Price, B. Abraham. Y. Webb, S. Smith, J. B. Sunningliame, V. Dingwall, W. O’Hara, A. N. Beattie, junr., K, Bailey and Misses J. Thomson, D. Webb, A. Abraham, B. Dingwall and E. Eaton.

DECLARATION OF THE POLL. The Queen C**nival entered upon its closing stages to-day and the first declaration. of the poll was made at 10 a.m. Despite the efforts to dislodge the leading candidate the City Queen still retains her position at the_ head of the poll, the Pipers’ Queen moving to second place and the Garrison Queen third. Subsequent declarations were made at regular intervals during the-day and the order of the procession at 7_ p.m. will be as disclosed by the declaration at 6 p.m. A special feature of the Paddy’s Market will be the special stall of Christmas presents arranged by the energetic ladies’ committee of the Manawatu Scottish Society. Several weeks of preparation have been necessary to prepare such an array of goods and the . ladies have spent a considerable amount in the purchase of materials' in order to make an attractive display.. Among the committee are a number of ' excellent dressmakers : and artists and they .have prepared a wonderful-as-sortment of goods suitable for Christmas presents, Svhile bargain hunters will find a various assortment of household goods, and novelties. This stall alone is sure, to draw- a crowd to the hall while at the same time the amusements will provide a delightful evening’s entertainment. The final appearance of the queen candidates prior to the coronation ceremony on Friday next, will take place in the Square this evening .when the bands will escort tlieir candidates around the Square to the Empire Hall, the order of the procession being as disclosed by the declaration of the poll at 6 p.m. By old established custom it is the right; of the Scottish Band to head every procession in which they participate and it- is. therefore, anticipated that the piper’s Queen will make a desperate effort to reach the-top; of the poll this afternoon to- retain this time-honoured custom.