QUEEN CARNIVAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22025, 7 August 1933, Page 8

QUEEN CARNIVAL

POSITIONS OF CANDIDATES Sports Queen (Mrs R. Hudson) . . 1 “ Cinema ” Queen (Mrs R. S. Black) 2 Civic Queen (Miss B. Mitchell) . . 3 Services Queen (Mrs Nora Ross) . . 4 SPORTS QUEEN. The sale of golden applos 6 in aid of the Sports Queen has already proved to be a popular scheme. A very substantial prize is in store for the holder of the winning wrapper, and there will also be smaller prizes. Although the apple itself may help to keep away the doctor, tho wrapper may prove to be more valuable still, so purchasers are advised not to destroy them, “CINEMA” QUEEN. Tho work entailed in a queen carnival is hard and exacting, but wonderful help is sometimes received from unexpected quarters, and acts as a great incentive. The “Cinema” Queen Committee never loses sight of the fact that every effort expended is going to benefit some needy person, and, as this fact is gradually being realised by the public, results of an extraordinary nature are being seen. The people who will mostly benefit by the efforts put forward are relief workersand their families, and it is from those people that inspiration and help often comes. A case in point is one in which a relief worker, with an assistant, is putting all his spare time into the building of a model house which he proposes to dispose of for the benefit of the cause. Such things as these, when they are spontaneously offered as in this case, are a recompense to tho committee. That, however, is only one of the many incidents which occur. Gifts by people who wish to remain anonymous are constantly coming in, and the committee wishes it to be known that these are appreciated and will be turned to the greatest account. The inquiry bureau at 146 George street is decidedly popular. On Friday over 600 inquirers were attended to and Saturday’s total exceeded 300. For the convenience of residents of South Dunedin, a bureau has been opened at 227 King Edward street next to Jackson's boot shop, and inquirers there will receive every attention. The only competition to be held at the “ cinema ” ball is the best delineation of a motion picture star (male or female). No particular star is nominated, this being left to the ingenuity of the competitors. A valuable prize will bo given for this. The Decorations. Committee is hard at work and the ladies are fully occupied with the supper arrangements. Tickets for the ball are being sold very quickly.

CONCERT IN EMPIRE THEATRE.

The whole of the downstairs portion of the Empire Theatre was filled last evening when a variety concert in aid of the funds of the “ Cinema ” Queen was presented, and there was also a fair number in the dress circle. The Dunedin Orphans’ Club Orchestra, under the baton of Mr Arthur G. Frost, provided a large share of the entertainment, Mr Knight Barnett giving valuable assistance at the console of the Christie organ. The rendering of the overture to “ Raymond ” by the orchestra was a fitting opening for the programme, the combination acquitting itself with credit. Mr Arthur Macdonald, who is always a popular performer, was in good form in “ Tramp at Sea ” and “ One Little Drink,” and Miss Anita Winkcl delighted the audience with her rendering of “ Wedding Day Whispers,” and a short sketch. Mr Knight Barnett than sang “ The Rosary ” and “ The Song of the Nile,” and, in response to prolonged applause, be gave “ Please.” Some excellent humorous items were provided by Mr R. Wilson Brown, and Miss Gwenda Burt provided one of the most attractive items of the evening in Friml’s “ Indian Love Call,” from “Rose Marie.” The orchestra for the “ Cinema ” ball then appeared in a selection from “ Fortysecond Street ” and “ Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” and Miss Daphne Murdoch’s voice was heard to advantage in the vocal refrain. The orchestra was called upon for several encores, and Miss Murdoch was again heard in “Marry Me.” The concluding item was by Mr Dunbar, who sang “ She is Far from the Land ” and “ For You Alone.” CIVIC QUEEN. At the last meeting of the Civic Queen Ladies’ Committee tentative arrangements were made for holding a series >■£ card evenings. Collectors for the street appeal next Friday were appointed. It was reported that additional assistance had had to be obtained to cope with the business at the display shop in the T. and G. Buildings. It was reported that arrangements in connection with the novelty ribbon parade for dogs, to be held in Brydone Hall on August 17, were well in hand. CONCERT IN TOWN HALL. There was a fair attendance at the Town Hall last evening when a concert in aid of the Civic Queen was given. The programme was arranged by the city organist (Dr V. E. Galway), who had the assistance of the Royal Dunedin Male Choir and several of Dunedin’s more popular concert artists. One of the most successful items of the evening was that placed last on the programme— Elgar’s “ Land of Hope and Glory,” sung by the choir. Mr J. E. R. Benton was the soloist, and Mr J. A. Haggitt conducted. The remainder of the programme was as follows: —Organ solo, “Alleluia” (Faulkes), Dr Galway; vocal solo, “ Sound an Alarm ” (Handel), Mr Alfred Walmsley; “Jubilate” (arranged by Dr Galway), the choir; organ solo, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach), Dr Galway; “ A Border Ballad ” (Maunder), the choir; solos, “ Where the Bee Sucks” (Arne), “Bid Me Discourse” (Bishop), Miss Gaynor Paape; organ solo, “Fanfare” (Lemmens), Dr Galway; “ Swing Low, Sweet Chariot ” (negro spiritual), the choir; vocal duet, the Miserere Scene from “II Trovatore ” (Verdi), Miss Gaynor Paape and Mr Alfred Walmsley; male quartet, “Thuringian Folk Song” (Abt), Messrs John Kennedy, W. Mills, J. D. MTveebnie, and J. E, R. Benton; organ solo, Nocturne in G major (Chopin), Dr Galway. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Alfred Walmsley and Mr J. Aldridge. SERVICES QUEEN. The Services Queen Committee has decided to open a display shop in Rattray street to-day. Competition prizes will be placed on exhibition and buttons and tickets will be on sale.