RUGBY QUEEN CROWNED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20474, 20 July 1936, Page 6

RUGBY QUEEN CROWNED

MISS M. GREENFIELD CHOSEN FINE TOTAL OF £BO3 RAISED Acclaimed by a large gathering of enthusiasts in the Caroline Bay Hall on Saturday night, Miss Marjorie Greenfield was crowned Queen of the South Canterbury Rugby Union Carnival at a ceremony which saw the consummation of several weeks of hard work which was cheerfully performed by the committees and supporters of the three Queens. Although there was keen rivalry amongst each committee for the place of honour for its Queen, all gave of their best with a chief aim —the raising of funds to provide travelling expenses for the South, Canterbury representative team. A great cheer resounded through the hall when the president of the Union (Mr A. G. Knowles) announced that the joint effort had in the magnificent sum of £BO3 being raised. The position of the Queens was: Miss Marjorie Greenfield (Royal Blue) 1. Miss Mavis Howey (United) 2. Miss Constance Grant (Country) 3. The individual amounts were, not announced, but each committee returned a handsome sum, the total being regarded as highly satisfactory. At 9 p.m. each committee secretary presented the fruits of the campaign to the treasurer of the Union (Mr A. B. Herdman) and the result was announced at 9.15. Crowning Ceremony A simple but picturesque crowning ceremony saw Miss Greenfield pro- < aimed and raised to he:- high estate amidst great enthusiasm. A fanfare of trumpets heralded the approach of the “Royal” party as they walked in state along a carpeted path in the centre of the hall to the stage. Admiring lines of “subjects” were grouped on either side of the hall. Miss Grant and her attendants, Misses Rhona Davis and Myrtle Harris headed the procession, followed by Miss Howey and her attendants, Misses Doreen Howey and Clare Lillico. Then came “Queen Marjorie,” attended by Misses Edna Morrison and Ngaira Hogg. The “Princesses” halted at the foot of the stage to allow the "Queen” to make a triumphal entry to the "throne room,” where the “Lord High Chancellor” (Mr A. Wotherspoon) was ready to proclaim her. The party presented a colourful sight on the stage which was appropriately decorated and the audience showed their appreciation in hearty fashion. The Proclamation “Queen Marjorie” and “Princesses Mavis and Constance” were introduced to the gathering by the “Lord High Chancellor” who read the following proclamation: “All hail: Ye loyal subjects of the Domain of the Rugby Union Carnival i' the sunny town of Timaru. “Whereas for many weeks past a friendly rivalry has existed throughout our Domains between three young princesses chosen from among our youth and beauty and selected for accession to the queenly throne. “And whereas our Domain of the Rugby Union Carnival is bound by good will and the sincere desire to achieve the main object of sending the South Canterbury representatives on tour. “And whereas with fortunes changing day by day, each lady has tasted the sweetness of success. “And whereas the bell has tolled, the final selection has been made, and Marjori- has become the Queen chosen of her people. “Therefore, it is my privilege and pleasure to proclaim Marjorie Queen of the Rugby Union Carnival.” The crowning then took place and cheers were given for the “Queen” and “Princesses.” Mayor Congratulates Workers The Mayor (Mr P. " Vlnnell) who was accompanied h” the Mayoress, was introduced by Mr Knowles. “I join with you in congratulating the ‘Queens’ and their supporters for the magnificent work that has resulted in the raising of £803,” said the Mayor. If the same enthusiasm existed amongst the representative team as had been apparent amongst the carnival workers he was sure that South Canterbury’s chances of lifting the Ranfurly Shield were very bright. He congratulated the committees on their outstanding efforts and said that although each supported its own “Queen” to the full, the ideal throughout had been the best interests of Rugby in the district and the welfare of the representative team. President’s Appreciation “On behalf of the South Canterbury Rugby Union and footballers generally I wish to express our appreciation of the magnificent effort of those responsible for the success of this queen carnival,” said Mr Knowles. He particularly thanked the ladies who had given such valuable assistance. Where everyone had worked so hard it would be wrong for him to mention individual workers, but he must take the opportunity of thanking Mr and Mrs J. F. K. Jamieson, of Tycho, for the amount of trouble they had gone to in order to assist the cause. The splendid total v' ’died meant that the representative team would be able to tour the North Isle” next year as well as go south next month to play for the Ranfurly Shield. “Whether our boys bring back the Shield or not, you can all rest assured that they will bring credit not only to themselves but to their supporters,” said Mr Knowles. He thanked the Mayor and Mayoress for being present. Mr Vinnellil b- ’ always been a supporter of football and they were leased to see them at the function. He also thanked all who had assisted in the crowning ceremony particularly Mr Wotherspoon who had been responsible for the arrangements. They also appreciated Mr F. Drewitt’s kindness tn lending the ' 'rs for the ceremony. On the call of Mr Knowles cheers were given for the “Queens” and all who had made the effort an unqualified success.