MORNINGTON SCHOOL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21198, 2 December 1930, Page 13

MORNINGTON SCHOOL.

QUEEN CARNIVAL CONCERT. # The final function in connection with the Queen Carnival -which has been held in order to raise funds for improvements at the Mornington School took place last night in His Majesty’s Theatre, when the crowning ceremony wag held in conjunction with a concert given by the pupils of .the school. . There was a large Louse, and the secretary stated that the whole of. the takings, including £l6O taken previously, would probably amount to nearly £2OO.

The ceremony and concert Which were presented under the direction of Mieses H. Johnston and Botting and the Rev. F. V. Fisher, reflected great credit on all concerned. The Mornington orchestra, under Mr H. Riddle, lent able assistance throughout. - The programme was commenced with the procession of all the “ princesses" who had competed in the carnival. They were: —Princess Gwenda (Infant Department), Princess Rosslyn (Standard I), Princess Eileen (Standard III), Princess Alma (Standard IV), Princess May (Standard V), Princess Edna (Standard VI), The representative of Standard 11, Princess Dorothy, headed the list of competitors in the voting with a total of 11,003 supporters, and she . was accordingly crowned' queen. The procession on to the stage afforded a very pretty spectacle. First came the very small Princess Gwenda, with her attendants. Iris Ford, Bona Gunion, and William Sparrow—all tiny tots. Princess Eileen’s attendants were Dorothy Turner, Elsie Paterson, and Andrew Mutimer; Princess May’s were Ruth Prout, Moira Field, and Shirley Brickell; Princess Rosslyn's were June Rowley, Shirley Lawrence, and Harold Nelson; Princess Alma’s were Mary MTvinnon, Lorna Dickson, and Lorna Hepburn; Princess Edna’s were Isa Currie, May Hunter, and Isa Webster. The queen’s attendants were Jack Williams, Molly Ferens, Lorraine Salmon, Lorna Scott, June Lawson,. Joyce Stables, Peggy Dadson, Joan Webley, and Irene Walker. Lottie Robinson, Nancy Crichton, Caldwell, and Margaret Savage acted n.t queens’ pages, and the officials of state were:—Miss K. Butler (Mistress of Robes), Mr S. H. Osborn (Lord High Chancellor), Mr M. Haig (Lord High Chamberlain). Mr W. B. Lambert (Court Jester). Mr H. Eager (Trumpeter). Tha banner bearers and guards of honour were provided by the Boy Scouts. The whole of the crowning ceremony was carried out with a wealth, of detail, the swearing-in ceremony and other parts being executed with the solemnity befitting the occasion. After this part of the programme had been dispensed with, the queen was entertained with a programme presented, for the most part, by pupils of the school.

William Reay gave a recitation, " The Flag Goes By,” very well, and several coronation songs were-sung by a party of Standard VI girls. Grace M'Kenzie sang very well, ana Joy Ferens gave a humorous recitation very pleasingly. Jack Hornel proved his ability in a cornet solo, and Mr Eager sang " Gallants of England.” A country dance by the Standard V girls was a graceful item, and Rita Drysdale was very pleasing in an Irish jig._ "The Swallow and The Bulb” was recited nicely by Rene Lambert, Eleanor M'Murray, and Joan Whiteside. One of the best items of the evening was the song, "A Japanese Proposal,” by Lydia Henderson. This little performer showed considerable artistry, and her voice was also very pleasing. A military dance was cleverly executed by 'Mary Sherlaw and Eileen Crombie, and the' concert programme was brought to a conclusion with the recitation “Washing Day,” by Lorraine Salmon.

After the concert the presentations to the queen, princess, and the investitures were made.

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