Queen Carnival

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 274, 22 November 1934, Page 10

Queen Carnival

DECLARATION OP POLL.

At IQ o ’clock yesterday morning the position of the candidates in the Queen Carnival again showed some changes, and it is quite evident that a battlo of wits is being carried on by the various organisations in an endeavour to ascertain the financial position of their opponents. The carnival is now entering on its final stages and it is quite evident that the contest may be even closer than was originally anticipated. The display of flags yesterday morning showed the position to be as follows: — 2. City Band (Miss Pearl Winiata). 2. Pipe Band (Miss Juno Scott). 3. Garrison Band (Miss Beryl Oakley).

Opera House Attraction

Tho Garrison Band Queen Carnival committee is fortunate in having obtained tho assistance of ono of the leading repertory theatres in New Zealand —the Wangdnui Society—in a series of popular one-act plays. These will be staged at tho Opera House on Saturday evening next, and as great interest in dramatic circles has been taken in the performances of this society it is expected that a large house will result from the band’s effort. The Wanganui society is naturally sending the best of its amateur talent and great interest is being taken in tho work of this outside society. Their performances in Wanganui and elsewhere have been particularly well received and an opportunity should bo taken to see the latest plays portrayed by a strong cast. It is proposed to present four one-act plays on Saturday evening: “A Voice Said Good-night,” a mystery play by Roland Pertwee; “Op-o’-me-Thumb,” a delightful Cockney drama by E. P. Pryce, full of the rich humour and depth of pathos of tho large-hearted Loudon street merchant; '‘Afternoon,” a charming comedy by Phillip Johnson; and finally, tho modern French comedy, “Villa for Sale,” by Sacha Guitry. The last-named is a particularly clever pieco of work, introducing modernisty of the most radical type and gives an insight into the French point of view in a most amusing and witty play. This play has only just arrived in New Zealand and amateur societies and members of women’s institutes would bo well advised to see. this production. Box plans are _at the Central Booking Office and it will be essential to reserve. Nominal prices are being charged and it is stated that never in the history of Palmerston North drama has such a wealth of talent been available at such attractive prices (2s and Is).

Pipe Band Queen An advertisement in this issue announcing a jumble sale to be held in the Orange hall this afternoon in aid of the Pipe Band quecii is a further indication that the “Scotties” are determined to see. Juno Scott, their popular queen, at the top of tho poll at the finish, of the carnival. Their programme of events will be carried a stage further on Sunday evening next, when a concert will, be staged in the State Theatre. The committee has arranged for the appearance of a number of artists from Wellington, including Miss Gracie Kerr, the well known lady humorist, Mr. Ray Trewern, tenor, and Mr. A. L. Elston, tho versatile humorist, late London circuit, while a special trip to Wellington is being made by a jnembor of the society Jo finalise arrangements for the appearance of an Australian orchestra. '