CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS DANCE.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 9

CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS DANCE.

SUMNER-REDCLIFF'S PLUNKET SOCIETY. A children's fancy dress dance, organised by the Sunmer-Eedcliffs branch of the Plunket Society, was held last evening in the Sumner Town Hall. Dance music was supplied by a radio gramophone lent by Mrs C. S. Booth. During the evening the staff of the Sumner District High School were thanked for their assistance by Mr 12. E. Claydon. Mesdaines H. It. Smith and J. W. Ncvin were the judges of the costumes. The prizes awarded wero as follows: Under Eleven—Girls: Most original, Rita Ehind (Winter Sports). Most effective, Joan Williams (Butterfly). Cheapest costume, Betty Butherfonl (Fisherman's Wife). Boys: Most original, Arthur Claydon (Penguin), Most effective, Owen Meyer (Robin Hood). Cheapest costume, Peter Hunt (Apple a Day). Tiny Tots: Magdelen Wood (Duck), Tom Brake (Tom Mix). Special prize: Doreen Cant (Violet Day). Special prize for dancing: June Beadel. Over Eleven—Girls: Most original, Dorothy Newburgh (Humming Top). Prettiest costume, Roma Reid (Miniature). Cheapest costume, Ruth Barnes (Hawaiian). Boys: Most original, Eric Johnson (Golliwog). Most effective, Bobbio Thomas (Rajah). Cheapest, John Johnson (No More Strikes). Thoso present were May Hazell (Hawaiian), May Champion (Ballet Girl), Jocelyn Meyer (Knitting Bag), Owen Meyer (Robin Hood), Arita Clarke (Stocking Bag), Betty Smith, Marion Cordingley (Gipsy), Margot Watt (Egyptian), Mary Prebble (Fairy), Walter Prebble (Indian), Noeline Carter (Winter), Raymond Spicor (Indian), Koa Jones (Wedding Cake), Margaret Hollobon (Star Fairy), Rita Rhind (Winter Sports Girl), Jack Higgens (Pirate), John Gibson (Sailor), Jimmy Nicholson (Pierrot), June Lowcay' (Kato Greenaway), Winnie Lowcay (Fijian), Georgia Chivcrs (Chicken), Joan Williams (Butterfly), Irene Cordingley (Poppy), Magdelen Wood (Chicken), Gordon Wallace (Tin Soldier), Tom Brake (Tom Mix), Jack Cropp (Red Indian), Valma Odcll, Daphne Hodge, Alwyn Cropp, Beverley McLeod (Great Grandma's Day), Kitty McEldowney (Pierrot), Pauline Man':, May Champion (Pierrette), David Mouldey (Lifeboat Sailor), John Jolni son (No More Strikes), Fred Mulhillanc. (Pirate), Colin Mortimer (Pirate), Betty Rutherford (Brown Elf), Joyce Jcrard (Egyptian Dancer), Betty McArthur (Daffodil), Joy White (Silver Wings), Erna White (Parcel Post), Faith Gurnsey (Dutch Girl). Daphne Davidson (Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary), Jimmy Henderson (Farmer), Joan Carter (Elizabethan Lady), Cyuthia Rowe (Princess), Joyce Iloff, Tom Henderson (Chinese), Alan Christcnsen (Magpie), Eric Johnson (Golliwog), Bobbie Thomas (Indian Rajah), Noel Mortimer, Rex. Noonan, Etta Clarke (Stocking Bag), Ruth Fisher (Victorian Maid), June Beadel (Chinky Chinaman), Myra Rutherford (Fisher Girl), Ailccn Crawshaw (Cracker), Poppy Falconer, Margarita McKenzie (Gipsy), Daphne Carter (Buy New Zealand Goods), Ewan Retalliek (Orange Smile), Jack Rowe (Chef), Norman Craw (Boy With the Nose), I Clifton Dawo (Chinese), Noel Chambers (Pierrot), Robert Hickmott (Indian), Gordon Wallace (Soldier), Hugh Atkinson (Clown), Peter Hunt (Eat More Fruit), Reg TTnwin (Mexican Cowboy). Yatula Brake (Old-Fashioned Lady), Barbara Isherwood (Dancer), Valmai Odell (Baby), Peggy Getson (Dutch Girl), Pauline Mann, Gwen Callaghan, Lindsay Smith (Sailor), David Fisher (Soldier), Bobbie Ringer, Cohvyn Nevatt, Nola Crompton (Victorian Lady), Peggy Getson, Lindsay Smith, Tony Waller (Court Gentleman), Prudence Bassett (Indian), Nancy Bassett (Rosebud), Irma White, Joy White, Joan Kotua (Poppy), Pat Hill (Gipsy), Betty Hines (Bulgarian Gipsy), Peggy Hickmott (Red Riding Hood), Gwynneth Otley (Oranges and Lemons), Bernice Gale (Spanish Girl), Monica Hart (Needlework Bag), Euua Brandt (Gipsy), Neville Staples (Maori Chief), Arthur Claydon (Penguin), Maurice Thomas (Russian), John Gale (Dutch Boy), Mervyn Selwood (Gold Miner), Trixie Longuet (Dancing With Tears in My Eyes), Rex Allen, Jack Reid, Jarl Sarelius, Jack Blackmore, Jack Dalzicl, Cyril Wells, Bobby Cant (Golliwog), Doreen Cant (Violet Day), Norma Smith, Maureen Lindsay (Pierrot), Ailsa Coope- (Courtier), Olive Creagh (Happy When Hiking), Trixie Cheshire, Patricia Henderson (Red Riding Hood), Tom Henderson (Chinese), Jim Henderson (Farmer), Carol Booth (Harem Lady), Owen Comes (Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son), Jocelyn Turner (Esthonian), Marjorie Crawshaw, Lorna. Klingenstein (Coquette), Barbara Ga'c (Early Victorian Lady)> Violet Wallace (Gipsy), Marjorie Webb (Cigar), Roma Reid (Miniature), Dallas Henley (Dancer), Esme Mulholland (Carnival Girl), Anne Hunt (Hungarian Gipsy), B. Isherwood (Wild West), N. Johnson (Pirate), J. McEldowney (Huckleberry Finn), P. Murdoch (Golliwog), D. Hall (Chinese), K. Fisher (Miss 1932) E. Carter. (Off to Ottawa), A. Mouldey (Explorer), T. Cook A. Bishop (Mexican), D. Dawe (Wolf), J. Booth (Old-Fashioned Gentleman), Muriel Lawson (Gipsy), Isobel Hickmott (Gipsy), Marie Edmonds (Turk), Myone Whykes (Egyptian), Joan Chittv (Old-Fashioned Folk Dancer), Thyra Hill (Picture Post-Card), Pamela Mower (Grey Cat), Joan Chrißtenson (Charlie Chaplin), E. Wishing <? T hl " ese) P. Gurnsey (Indian), W. Newburgh (Mexican), M. Otley (Indian Rajah), W. Alexander (Jockey), I. Weastell (Wage Reduction), F. Harvev Aileen Collins (Page Lady), Laurie Dawe (Page), Jack Dalzicl, Janet Turn bull (Empire Lady), Dora Plominski (Beach Girl), Dorothy Newburgh (Spinning Top), Ethne Pateman (Early Victorian), Joan Edgar (Serbian Peasant), Vera Glackin (Duck), Irene Wilhams (Gipsy Fortune-Teller), Margaret Gorton (Old-Fashioned Lady), Ruth Fis or (Victorian Maid), Joan Faconcr (Beach Girl), Kathleen Malley t'taj OnS). BeaVCB (S °" 88 Peasant). KANEKE CLUB. Miss Bridgmaii was hostess at the last evening party of the Kaneke Clu , when a most enjoyable time was spent. Competitions were won by Messrs Collins, Tompkins, and Forrester. Miss Ida Cooper contributed elocutionary Supper was provided by Mrs Orchard and helpers. A play, "Thirty Minutes in a Street," created a great deal of amusenK'nt, the parts being taken by Mesdaines Kent, Magimiess, and Millar, M sses Blackham, Bridgrnan, Bunker, Childe, Collins, Forrester, Gilpin, Moore, Tompkins, and Wright. A one-act play, "The Subjection of Kezia," in whi,ch Misses Freeman and Mesdames Orchard and Maginness tpok the parts, concluded the entertainment.

BALL AT SOUTHBRIDGE. The popoularity of the Southbridgc Football Club's annual ball was shown on Thursday evening, when the attendance was not far short of the record established two years ago. The members of the club combined to ensure tho comfort of the guests. The hall decorations were carried out by members of tho D.I.C. staff (Chriatchurch). Streamers were arranged to give a rainbow effect, combined with blue and amber streamers over the electric lights. In tho supper room, the club's colours, blue and white, predominated. Mr A. Carroll (president of the club) and Miss Carroll led the grand march. Dance music was supplied by Miss Alary Nolan's orchestra (Christchurcli). Extras were played by Misses N. and J. Beamslev and'T. Cornelius, and Dr. E. W. Hunt. Messrs J. Howatson, G. Burt, S. McCartin, and S. lnwood shared the duties of M.C. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mrs F. Carjter and Mr H. G. Hubbard. During an interval, the president of the club handed to Mr A. Fineham, a member of the first grade team, the Jock Patterson Memorial Cup, awarded annually to the most useful member of the club. Ho also thanked all who had helped to make tho ball successful, specially mentioning the beef given by lady supporters in connexion with the simner arrangements. Tho hon. secretary was Mr F. T. Parkin. Among the ladies present were Mosdames A. Carroll. A. J. Beamslev, J. Balla<ih. A. J. Inwood, M. Knill, J. P. McEvcdy, T. H. Bennett, F. W. Scott. J. Connell. iW, C. Eggletnn, W. G. Wrpot. L. J. Palmer, G. J. Benny, T. A.. Rimher. J. T, Pressor, E. A. Inwood, W. T,illev, E. C. Inwood, J. Leahv. W. Howatson, J. Howatson, V. C. Benmsley, M. Hints,-J. Williamson, J. D. Cameron. G. Gordon, E. Archer, A. MeCartin, R. J. Parkin, M. Home, W. V. Rowan. Thompson, Burt, Bnlneaves. G. Goulden, R. Lambie, A. A. C. McPherson, W. J. Doyle, H. G. Hubbard, F. J. Carter, J. D. McClure, A. fioicer, T. B. Howson. L. Levbourne, E. Block, W. F. Reese. J. Greenall. W. .T. Montgomery. L. Harvey. P. J. Tvolleher. J. H. McMillan. W. -Carter, Hill, and C.. G. Gilbert. Misses M Brown, Martha Benny, K. Hnrwood fPapnnni), Tsnivel Aitken (Lyndhurst), Tda Galpin, A. T. Thompson. Thelma Lillev, Mnisic STiparcr, Doris Lillev, Lorun Hickman, Olive Lillev (Christchurch), Sadie Hickman, /eta Chapman, B. Cossgrove. Rachel Howson, A. Howson. M. Leahy, Elsie Mow. E. Parkin. Kathleen Wilson, Muriel Wilson, Rosic Gordon. F. S. Dickson. Marjorie Hintz, M. Pluck, Nellie Beamsley. M. Brizzlc, A. Drizzle. .T. Lilley, Edna Burt, Gertie Lillev, iVTillie Miflar. AT. Bunting, E. Hall, Waldron, Doris Inwood. Jean Searle, C. Hickman, W. Home, M. Home, E. Hampton '(Hinds), Gertie Carroll, M. Kaill, D. Hill, Sylvia Bennett, Joyce Beamsley, Maggie Bray, Leah Bray, T. Miller, Marjorie Gwatkin, R. Andrews, M. McClure, Lavinia Nairn, V. Cossgrove, Mary Rudgers, E. MeCartin, Iv. Moriarty, C. Moriarty, Olive Stewart, T. Cornelius, K. Riordan. M. E. Howson, T. Riordan, H. Welsh, E. Riordan, N. Wilson, E. Miller, Freda Gowland, F. Greenwood, Gladys Wvlio, Kathleen McCormick, Gwen Parkin, Clara Greenwood, Marie Nidd, Mavis Tulley, Pearl McClure, Shirley McClure, J. Smith, Ruby Stile, Mary Patterson, Rhona Weavers, Mina Sehnelle, Janie Greenall, Eiln Gabbic, Marian Woodard, Betsy Woodard, Minnie Tod. Harnoy, E. Home, A. Hampton, Wallis, Gwladys Hill, Rita Stace, J. Howatson, Elsie Maw, Lena Williams, Myrtle Williams. Sneddon, Ella Smith, Lemon, K. Millar, and Viva Dyes.

SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise party visited the liome of Mr and Mrs Gill Williamson, Woodham road. An enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and competitions. Music was supplied by Bell's Orchestra. Competitions were won by Miss P. Harris, Mr F. Browning, Miss T. Wright, and Mr j. Nicholson. Items wero given by Mr F. Browning. Among those present were Misses Ramsay, Evelyn Bierman, Isobel Cockroft, Peggy Harris, Daphne Taylor, Nell Austin, Doris McDonald, Rita Austin, Myrtle Rivers, Thelma Wright, Edna Watt, and Messrs F. Payne, J. Nicholson, T. Poison, 11. Austin, W. Buchanan, H. Vincent. A. Campbell, B. Payne, J. Shackleton, M. Cook, F. Browning, J. Bell, F. Slurray, and T. Rivers. PARTY AT WHARANUI. Mesdames C. F. Murray, L. J. Murray, E. Good, and Rittson-Thomas were joint hostesses at a delightful gift afternoon party held at Wharanui (Marlborough) in honour of Miss Isobel Murray, whose marriage to Mr Jim Cliaffey is shortly to take place. The guests enjoyed tennis, clock-golf, billiards, and bridge. The three large reception rooms were decorated with japonica and marigolds, and the dining-room with bright spring flowers and primroses. Many useful presents wero received by the guest of honour. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of The Press will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s (id.