Queen Carnival News

Northland Age, Volume 5, Issue 4, 25 October 1935, Page 1

Queen Carnival News

The position of the flags in the Queen Carnival contest at the beginning of the week was the Pink on top followed by the Blue, Green, Red and Gold in that order. Nearly £350 has now been received by the cential committee.

The Queen Carnival contest finalises on Thursday next, the 31st, at midnight, and the committees of the various candidates for queenly honours, are all putting in a final spurt for the finish.

Can you correctly place the final position of the candidates in the contest? If you think you can send the placing to Box 54 Kaitaia with 6d. in stamps.

Miss Avery Carr’s Campaign

Friday, October 25th —Flannel dance at Kaitaia.

Labour night, Monday 28th. —Dance at Pukepoto. Last dance of Miss Avery Carr’s campaign.

Miss Dolly Mclntosh’s Candidature

Tuesday 29th,—Tug o’ war and lazystick competition in A.&P. Hall, Kaitaia. Wednesday 30th. —Flag 500 in Parish Hall in evening.

Thursday 31st.—Final Carnival dance in Parish Hall.

Fun&ions at Kaitaia

A most successful garden party organised by Miss Dolly Mclntosh’s committee was held in the spacious grounds of Mr. and Mrs F. Holder’s home yesterday, Thursday. During the afternoon various competitions weie held the winners being: Quoits —Mrs Wiggins, Bagattelle—Mr. N. L. Gurr. Mrs Vercarmer won the condiment set and Mrs Rutledge the box of chocolates.

A successful card evening was held in the Library Hall by Miss Mclntosh’s committee on Thursday evening. The leading players were Mrs A. Gray and Messrs A. Gray and Frank Puclcey. The consolation awards went to Mesdames T. Gallagher, E. Stensness and Miss D. Mclntosh. The competition for the sweets was won by Mrs Woodall and that for the fruit bowl by Mrs W. F. Berry.

Mrs. Roy Kelly’s Candidature

Saturday 26th.—Danco and card evening at Houhora, arranged by Mrs Kin- ; ne. Labour Day—Sports meeting (llorse «'vents) at Wainapakaun. D; nee at Kaitaia. Wednesday 20th.—Br-xing Tournamen t Princess Theatre, Kaitaia. The committee in control have now finalised arrangements for the Labour Day Sports at Waipapakauri and given good weather these should prove most successful, as the programme is both varied and spectacular. Besides the horse events and adult events a good programme of children’s races has been organised by Mr. R. Shutt. In these good prizes will be given for all events but an entry fee will be charged.

Boxing Tournament at Kaitaia

Arrangements have been finalised for a special screening of the Baer v. Carnera 11 rounds contest for the World’s Championship, at the Princess, Kaitaia, on Wednesday night, as well as the staging of a boxing tournament, in aid of Mrs. Kelly’s campaign. Messrs Weber and Worth are erecting a special ring with a limited number of raised ringside seats. Every patron will be able to view the bouts in comfort. A specially arranged bout between two well known performers—G. Frear, Kaitaia, and Whiskers Clark, Wainia, will he staged ; others being C. Hutley v. H. Yates, M. Gallagher v. another, T, Maria v. T. Sturmfels, Te Paa v. Mac Gallagher, J. Gardiner v. T. Yates, J. Ford v. another.

Maori Concert Party

The Ahipara Maori Concert Party under Mr. Mita Paratene, held two successful entertainments, one at Herekino last Saturday evening, and one at Awanui on Monday evening, in support of Mrs. Roy Kelly’s campaign. During the past year this party has competed with success at various haka and poi competitions in the Auckland

Province, and the items staged showed that the performers were well versed in their parts and they received well merited applause.

Dance at Kaitaia

A very enjoyable evening was spent by all at Mrs Kelly’s dance last Saturday night in the A.&P. Hall, Kaitaia. The floor was at concert pitch and the general arrangements excellent. Mr. A. McGrath, as m.c., kept things on the 'move, the Ritz Orchestra playing the dance music with extras by Mrs I. Berghan, Misses M. Puckey and P. Spyve, and Mr. A. Logan. A competition was won by Mr. S. Masters. Supper was served after the dance.

Dance at Pukepoto

A most successful dance was held at Pukepoto by Mrs Roy Kelly’s committee on Monday evening, there being a good attendance of dancers. Music .was supplied by a local orchestra while Mr. T. Robson acted as m. c.

The monte carlo was won by Miss Zita Berghan and Mr. J. Masters while Mr. S. Busby and his partner won both the waltzing competition and the statue log cabin. After a dainty supper had been partaken of Mr. J. O’Sullivan, on behalf of Mrs Kelly’s committee expressed their appreciation of the efforts of the people of the district in supporting the function.

Miss M. Urlich’s Campaign

Dance at Peria

A dance was organised by Miss Mercia Urlich’s committee and held at Peria last night, this attracting a very good crowd.

The bus running from Kaitaia received a full load of Kaitaia patrons. Mr. D. Urlich was m.c. and Christensen’s Orchestra supplied the music. The monte carlo was won by Miss Thomas and partner, and the competition for the chocolates by Miss M. Wright. A very tasty supper was served during the interval.

Miss Mabel Ford’s Campaign

Cabaret at Awanui

Norman and Co. certainly staged one out of the box last night, and incident!}' put a magnificent finale to their terpsichorean entertainments in aid of Miss Mabel Ford’s candidature with their sporting cabaret. It is doubtful if, in the history of the Awanui functions, or even in the whole of the County, such lavish arrangements have been made and carried out so successfully, as were those of last night. A profusion of gay streamers and balloons made a galaxy of colours while the surface of the floor was brought up to a glass-like condition. The cubicles were novelly arranged and partitioned off with nikaus, each compartment seating eight dancers, while attentive waitresses were in atten dance. Moonlight, balloon, confetti and hat dances all added to the carnival spirit and the Ritz was in attendance. The Hat Dance was won by Mrs Shaw and Mr. J. F. Penman respectively. The supper, served a’ la carte, consisted of the daintiest of edibles, there also being a great run on the ices.