QUEEN CARNIVAL CORONATION

Putaruru Press, Volume XX, Issue 1209, 21 November 1946, Page 1

QUEEN CARNIVAL CORONATION

FLORAL CEREMONY The climax to the queen carnival held by the Puta-uru Parks Committee took place last week, w-hen a ball and l coronation of the successful qiueem, Miss Marie Keenan, was held in the Civic Theatre, Putaruru. 'Despite inclement weather, the hall was packed, there being many folk present as well from the surrounding districts. Music for the dancing was provided by a Hamilton orchestra and Mr. D. C. Freeman cairied* out the duties of M.C. for the evening in a vary capable manner. :

- At '9.30 the dancing was . ceased, and preparations were made for the coronation. The centre of the dance floor was roped off, and a long carpet was placed on the floor. The stage had l been very attractively decorated by Mrs. 3. Halkett. Black drapings covered 1 the Screen, and a large vase of flamer-tinted lilies placed against this black background produced a very striking effect. The floral work at the front pf the stage gave the effect of a window-box display, pale pink and white' . rhododendrons being used, while at each side of the stage were beautifully arranged vases of white lilies and scarlet painted flax. The queens and their maids made their entrance to the strains of soft music, and the parade slowly wended its way up the hall .. The Hunt Club Queen, Miss Grace Whale, dressed in white satin, ahd carrying the red ribbon of the Hluhlt Club, led the procession. She was followed by her maids,. Misses D. Sanders and D. Pud-ney, who wore frocks of deep pink organdie over marquisette, and carried bouquets of pale pink tonings. Their head sprays were of similar tonings, as Was a|so Miss Whale’s.

Miss Enid Drummond, who took the place of the Sports Queen, Miss Daphne' Warrender, who unfortunately was ill, followed, wearing a gown of figured organdie in blue and white tonings. She ca.ried the blue ribbon of the sports, and wore a mauve- toned head' spray. Her maids, Misses D. Freeman and D. Ashworth, were dressed in deep cream net over taffeta, and carried bouquets of mauve tonings. Tii.air head sprays were of a similar shade.

-The A. and P. Queen, Miss Dulcia Jones, was next, and wore a pale pink organdie frock, With lace insets in the bodice. She carried' the yellow A. and P. ribbon, and wore a head spray of pale pink flowers. .Misses I. Jones and M. Duxfield, her mai .Is, were in blue organdie, and carried pink shaded bouquets. Their head sprays were also of pink tonings.

The Crown Bearer, Miss G. Finch, bearing the crown—a tiara made of tiny white flowers, on a white satin cushion—came next. . She was dressed in white and pale pink. Finally came the Queen of the Carnival, Miss Marie Keenan, in a beautiful frock of white figured taffeta, and whit© lace. She carried the green ribbon of the Business Committee. She was followed by her maids. Misses N. Heavey and A. Holley, who were dressed in white net over satin and 1 who carried) red bouquets. They also wore red head sprays.

The procession was a very pretty one, the frocks worn by the queens and their maids being all very attractive, and in colours that blended well. Mounting the steps on to the stage, the queens and their maids took up their positions. The lighting was good, and against the black the scene was one which dreiyjjjjfeHong round of applause- from the ‘ audience. m&t. a. c. Anderson, chairman of itthg- Parks Committee, placed the diarfity little white flower tiara on Miss Keenan’s head, and Mrs. Anderson presented her with a beautiful sheaf of white lilies and white lilac. Beautiful sheafs of flowers were presented to each of the other queens, and a small bouquet to the crown bearer.

Mrs. V. IL. Drummond, who had been 'responsible for the organising of the ceremony, was presented with a shoulder spray. Mr. Anderson, on behalf of the parks committee, expressed appreciation of the work performed by the various committees, and by the queens themselves. (He thanked the public for the response made, and stated- that the committee was gratified with the results of the carnival.

He drew attention to the fact, however, that if they were to obtain their objective, they would require still more funds. If there was anyone who folt he or she had not done their share a donation forwarded to the secretary would be fully appreciated. M". Anderson also mentioned Miss Warrender, the Sports Queen, for whose absence an apology had been made during the evening. He knew she bad worked hard, and he asked for the audience to give her a special ‘'clap.” This was performed in no uncertain manner. Before dancing was recommenced a special dance was held for the coronation pa~ty, who then were taken to supper. The evening was most successful, and the ceremony went off in a. very smooth manner. The bouquets, sprays, sheafs and the white flower tiara were all the work of Miss Barta Van Veen, of Putaruru, and all were particularly beautiful. Among those present were: Mesdames A. C. Anderson, V. L. Drummond, J. Halkett, D. C. Freeman, M. Heavey, E. Jones, D. Burke, W. Philp, P. Register, A. Fitzherbert, N. Fitzherbert, T. Woskett, J. Yandila, 8. Martin, K. Wood, J. Work, C. W. Blennerhassett, G. Radd, N. Cameron, G. Whale, W. Sanders, G. C. Hitchcock, E. Callaghan, J. Gawith, N. Alexander, V. Moran, H. Hunt, C. Brunton, W. Inman, ’G: Anderson, M. Bramble, R. Blair, T. McNamara, B. Bradshaw, C. V. Pearce. Misses L. Bent, A. Cotter, M. McAlister, J. Scott, K. Bayliss, R. Dowd, M. Hooper, L. Martin, K. Anderson, J. Edwards, P. Parker, J. Clements, T. Paxton, J. Blennerhassett, A. McDonald, P. Dunn, M, Dalton, S. Radd, A. Lammas, B. McClintoek. L. Spencer, D. Tongs, D. Vose, B. Barker, L. Lopdc-11, M. Brown, M. Karl, M. Sissons, G. Kruse, B. Lee, R. White, J. Delargey, 0. Ericson.