THE CARNIVAL QUEEN

Southland Times, Issue 17486, 29 July 1915, Page 3

THE CARNIVAL QUEEN

WHOLESALE MERCHANTS AND TRAVELLERS’ PRINCESS (No. 2). A large and enthusiastic meeting of travellers was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening, when the final rehearsal for the street performance to be given in Dunedin in conjunction with other travellers on Saturday next, took place. Those who have been privileged to hear the travellers’ songs are looking forward with pleasurable anticipation to their performance hero on Saturday. August 7. Various matters in connection with this function were discussed, and there is not the least doubt that a highly enjoyable day’s entertainment will be provided. This tevening a big rally of all committees will be held in the Y.M.C.A. at 7.30, when it is requested that all merchants, travellers and warehousemen and all lady supporters of this section should be present, as business of very great importance is to be considered. On Friday afternoon a grand reception to the Princess has been arranged in the Federal Tea Rooms, which both ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend. Next Tuesday a benefit day for the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund will be given by the management of the Popular Picture Palace, and all sections should combine to provide bumper houses at botli the afternoon and evening performances. In 1 the evening the travellers will turn out in fancy costume with the Hibernian Band, which lias generously offered its services. The secretary was to-day handed a donation of £3O on behalf of a gentleman who does not desire to disclose his identity, and the funds actually in hand now total a very considerable amount. -INDUSTRIAL AND RETAILERS’ PRINCESS (No. 7). At the Federal Tea Rooms yesterday afternoon between fifty and sixty lady supporters of this section were entertained at a gift afternoon tea by two of their number. Each lady brought with her a gift suitable for future public disposal, and the total value of the numerous and varied articles represented aggregates quite a goodly sum. The Princess fMiss Milne) was present, and the time spent in her company added considerably to the popularity already gained by her amongst her many lady supporters. During the afternoon a Limerick competition was held, which brought forward much latent talent, and the judges (Mesdames Armour. Baxter, and McDonald) had difficulty in choosing the best of the many excellent verses. the prizes eventually being- awarded to Miss Groves and Miss Millar. Musical items were acceptably rendered by Miss Radcliffe and Miss -McNulty, with Mr Geo. Pope as accompanist. This gentleman also materially added to the enjoyment of those present by his able performances at the piano. Attention is drawn in our advertising columns to the male employees’ meeting to be held this (Thursday) evening in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. -

THE COUNTRY QUEEN'. MEETING AT DRUMMOND. At the conclusion of the railway meeting; at Drummond yesterday the Carnival Queen proposal was fully explained by Mr Hunt. The various methods being; adopted to raise funds were mentioned and a strong: committee was formed to work in the interests of the Country Queen. It was resolved to request the ladies of the district to co-operate in the movement. The following- were appointed to the committee :—-Messrs A. Allison, F. Robey, O. J. Webber, .1. Lindsay. J. Craigie, T. Buckingham, James Brown. J. McCorkindale, J. Lumsden, P. Mincher, J. O’Meara, E. Jones. G. Chilton, A. Lindsay, J. Woodhead. J. Guise, W. E. Ward. J. McFarlanc, senr., S. Kincaid, and members of the Southland League brancli with power to add thereto. The officers wore appointed as follows :—Chairman, Mr T. A. Buckingham: vice-chairman, Mr W. E. "Ward, and secretary, Mr O. J. Webber. ARMY AND NAVY PRINCESS. The function organised by the ladies’ committee of the Army and Navy Princess, which took place in the "Victoria Hall yesterday afternoon, was a financial success. Tlie hall was crowded and the proceedings were of the brightest character, and were considerably enhanced by the contributions of an orchestra under Miss Sheehan. Gunner Challis and Private A. Wilson related their experiences at the Dardanelles and were listened to with rapt attention. Misses Richards and Nolan sang and Miss V. Campbell recited, and all were received. An energetic comuni ttee of ladies busied themselves in selling sweets and badges.