SANDON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 86, 12 April 1938, Page 9

SANDON

QUEEN CARNIVAL COMMITTEE

An executive meeting of the Queen Carnival committee was held in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, the chairman, Mr. A. K. Drew, presiding. Members of the Sandon Hall Committee were also present. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs. Bradley, M. Pearce and Beattie.

Nomination for Queens were received as under: Central, Miss Jean Butler; western, Miss F. Anderson; the eastern nomination will be finalised to-day. A discussion ensued on the suitability of “Carnation," which was one of the names originally selected. It was eventually resolved that the name of “Violet” be substituted. The draw for the names of the various Queen nominees was then proceeded- with and resulted as follows: Central (Miss J. Butler) “Violet,” Western (Miss F. Anderson), “Rose" and Eastern “Daphne.” Colours are to be as follows: “Violet” blue,

“Rose" gold, and “Daphne” pink. It was unanimously resolved that a grand opening night in the form of a social evening and dance be held on April 20, in conjunction with a public meeting to explain the proposals to the public. The various selected queens will be presented to the public that night. It was left in the secretary’s hands to arrange the programme for that night.

Mr. K. Pearce was appointed publicity officer throughout the carnival, and Messrs. Williams and R. Meyer doorkeepers for the opening night. Mr. S. L. Kent was appointed treasurer of the carnival committee.

The position of the various queens will be posted twice a week per medium of three flags which will be flown from the flag pole on the offices of the Manawatu County Council. It was resolved that a secret record be kept of the actual number of votes recorded for each candidate, and that votes be counted on the system of one vote for each penny. Mrs. T. A. Adams kindly offered to secure the flags necessary for advertising the position of candidates. The question of obtaining a permit for the running of a raffle was left in abeyance in the meantime.

Considerable discussion on various other details took place, and it was resolved that the carnival closing date be approximately June 15, 1938. A definite date will be fixed in the near future.

N.Z. Labour Party. There was an excellent attendance at the monthly meeting of the Sandon branch of the N.Z. Labour Party, held at the residence of Mr. Amos Hope. Twelve new members were admitted to the branch, the president expressing his pleasure at the enthusiastic interest being displayed. During his remarks the president congratulated Mr. E. J. Bowater on his attainment of office as the Government representative on the Foxton Harbour Board. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of congratulation to the Halcombe branch on their magnificent efforts in connection with the annual meeting of the Manawatu L.R.C. It was resolved that the club communicate with the Manawatu organiser of the Workers’ Education Association and endeavour to obtain his consent to deliver an address on a date to be mutually arranged, when the question of forming a local group could be given consideration. MANAWATU L.R.C.

Mr. W. H. Oliver presided over the annual meeting of the Manawatu L.R.C., there being an excellent attendance.

The report and balance-sheet indicated continued progress, and the executive officers were warmly congratulated by the delegates. All officers were re-elected.

The question of local elections was discussed and it was agreed that no action be taken in Manawatu.

Mr. C. L. Hunter M.P., concluded a most interesting address by thanking members for their unanimous support and hearty co-operation. Numerous speakers made complimentary reference to the very able manner in which Mr. Hunter is serving the electors, and also to Mrs. Hunter for her valued assistance. A vote of thanks to the club entertaining the delegates concluded the mp°ling.