THE QUEEN CARNIVAL

Southland Times, Issue 17698, 9 July 1914, Page 5

THE QUEEN CARNIVAL

THE OPENING NIGHT. A CROWDED HOUSE. The Southland Queen Carnival sttfl p-pto r.r Nations, which is being: conirolled under the auspices of the Southland Rughv Union. was officially opened in the Municipal Theatre last evening, and will continue for a period of ten nights. Judging by the success attending the inaugural opening of the carnival. when a crowded house was present a highly successful season is assured-n-|ie Union committee responsible for the arrangements have left no stone unturned to mate it attractive, and Mr bants has provided a programme of •ipoctxiciiJar marches and dances wbjen, have shown patient study by the young indies engaged, and capable instruction hv the supervisor. On last night s programme there were ten items, and each, v. as liberally applauded by the large audience. In the dressing and stage effects the performances were decidedly Tim stalls portion of the theatre has undergone considerable alteration for th- arrangements of the various stalls pnd side-shows, each of which is taste-fi-llv designed and elaborately decorated The' various stalls and the principals m charge are:—Fern, flower, and plant (liefere.es’ Association!, Mrs W. Dey. Art Stall (Invercargill Club), Mrs C .1. Martin General stall (Waikiwi Club). Mrs Campbell. Doll and fancy stall (Southern Club). Mcsdames Dongley and McMillan. Fancy work stall (.Athletic Club i. Mrs C. TV, Mathcson. Sweets, tobacco, and refreshment stall (Star flub) Mesda.ro cs GiMer and Lilburno. Tea rooms. Mrs Score!!. The bevies of , onng ladv assistants arc dressed in colours corresponding with the respective stalls for which they are doing duty. East night they had quite a busy time in disposing of the collections of articles, and met with a ready response, while the side shows appeared to be doing steady business. The carnival was officially opened by Tfis Worship the Mayor (Mr D. Mcfhrlanei, who also read telegrams, wishing the function success from the Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward. The president of the Carnival Committee (Mr A. i Geddes). aJso addressed the gathering, pointing out the aims for which the fete had been arranged and trusting that public support would be whole-hearted and liberal. , . Of the committee which has charge of the arrangements. Mr Geddes is a busy man, while Mr W. G. Compton, the sceletarv was the busiest of busy people, attending to the numerous callers who made demands upon him in carrying out (bo hundred and one matters so urgent in ■i big festival of the kind. A strong orchestra, under Mr J. MacGregor, supplied the music for the dances and spectacular marches of the programme. Prior to the opening of the festival the Hibernian Band, under the baton of Conductor jp. Wills, rendered a number of selections outside the theatre. To-night the festival will be continued, " when another excellent pro--ramme is assured from Mr Dints an, fao.se associated with Mm in this pop lion of the entertainment.