FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20956, 9 September 1933, Page 2

FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL

The annual fancy dress carnival, under the auspices of St. John's Anglican Church, was held at the Leeston Town Hall on Thursday evening, Pictures representing a number of j well-known nursery rhymes decorated i the walls of the hall. The pictures j were the work of Mrs Friberg, a well- i known Leeston artist. Artistic lamp shades, greenery, and special lighting also improved the appearance of the room. More than 100 children in fancy costumes were present. Many others attended, and the adults also showed much interest. After the first dance a short play, "Nursery Rhymes," produced by Miss Bettv Friberg, was presented by a number of the children. The arrival of Cinderella in her specially-built miniature coach, drawn by six white "mice." aroused general interest "Cinderella" was accompanied by Prince Charming, a coachman and three heralds. Many other characters were faithfully portrayed. Miss Fussell supplied music for the children's dancing, and Ronald Townshend was master of ceremonies. Dancing for adults followed the children's party, music being supplied by the Bristol orchestra. Mr R. H. Fold was master of ceremonies. A painting given by Mrs Friberg foi the best home-made costumes representing a nursery rhyme or fairy tale, was won by Mr and Mrs A J. Hendeison (Jack and Jill). Other prizes were awarded as follows:—Most oiibinal costume (lady), Miss L Coe: (New Zealand, the Land of the Free); beot dressed lady, Miss B. Volckman(Queen of Hearts)- most original costume men) M R. Shave (Black Cat); best dressed man, Mr F. W. Page (Ah Si Su , pper was supplied by the> ladies, and thanks was expressed to all who had assisted in any way to make the carnival so successful. . Cinderella and her attendants were Tovce Felton Cinderella), Kusseii Webste? (Prince Charming).. fervvn McMillan (coachman), Dorothy Beck Mariorv Beck, Marion Duftell <ner aids Nola Mercer, Joyce Dalley, Wanda Vaughan, Colleen Borgard Jema Ford, and Evelyn Duftell (White M Those who took, part in the "Nursery Rhymes," produced Miss SSr GoS; Joc P elfn y Goode (Old King Cole), Sefton Tucker (Guy Go liwog), Justine Henderson (The Fairy n.ippn) Ngaire McMillan (Cnristo ffiflnTn Mercer (Mistress Mary). Connie Burnett «Miss Muffet). Peggy Mercer (Little 80-Peep), Jo™ Harper ley) and Jock Lewis (The Jester;. llniisi-wifc). Janice Candy (lairy;, '-■•' H, c (Di k Whittinfiton) Dorothy Harve <G\ ,vi Mollio (Jrceuall (Pierrette)■<"•'" \£Variian (Pirato). Sadie Martin (Jai;uRrvce (Kar v Victorian), Hetty 'J,':,' Fairv), Douelas Jonrs (Chinese) fal.o. a KJ* mUi.ar Omee,)/ Mario Bon ? rValmai Jackman UWJer Pu* ■ »^»'» > (Buttons Bertram Clausen (l'«t«T,, P »» ' ,?'," Dalle" (Dutchman). Nola &™'t» (Irolic). i • i „, i„„« (Peril) Ol ve Manson (Jack n" ! Bo"" Shirley MrUchlan (Folly). &ra McCluk ("-oh Uirl) Norma lord (l'airv) Noelino Jones (Grecian G rl). MS" HFJS& SS.^ r;,.0r"0 Kodtrers (Pirate), // tst " r . , (f'r ckoter) Kuth Power (Dolly \ardon) Leona" Ilak-oy (Early Victorian) PcWj; ?&'»■, ( -ffi?'AilhJr* w r «r (Dutchi,"(i„,™th Morcan (Dutch Girl), BerV'\Tr.Vr' f ,! (Fton Bov), Ailsa Jiewis (Irish el t") " hj, Ford (Boy Blue), Desmond 1> lnur (\erial Mail), Margaret Atkinson (Twink and '" Margaret * ickh.B. (Fairy Queen). .

RELIEF OF DISTRESS FUND Miss M G. Havclaar. president of the women's auxiliary of the Business Men's Relief Committee, writes:— "Though in these hot days it would seem as if summer clothing were to be considered much more than winter clothes, you will realise that we are still struggling to renew very depleted wardrobes to make them'last until the Christmas holidays. We all know that children, often with brand new clothes, have an unfortunate way of either having accidents, or, perhaps, do not take all the care they should of their garments. I do not think a boy would be a boy if he thought too carefully about Ins clothes, and. perhaps girls of 10 and 12 years of age are not much better. In consequence, we are still being asked daily and more than daily, for the usual necessities—boys' pants and shirts, men's singlets—and please do not forget that though the mothers do not ask, they have been wearing all the castoffs this winter. "Women's stockings are another crving need, and, alas! I know only too well from my personal experience that stockings of the very best will wear out, not in weeks, but even in days. "We have still, thanks to the results of the citizens' ball, sufficient meney in hand to buy materials, but the call of the garden and the call perhaps also of the home is emptying our sewing room. The material, the machines, and, of course, Mrs McCully, are always there, but on Mondays. Tuesdays, and Wednesdays we are in desperate need of helpers. Two machinists are urgently required, and any number of willing hands to do finishing and other jobs in the sewing room. "Soon the summer will be here, and the need, consequently, will be much less great, but at present we all know that we are only hoping for summer, it hasn't come yet. "For the first time since we began this work, Mrs Sullivan's basket was empty yesterday morning. Babies' clothes of all kind are required urgently, and the seasons make no difference to the urgency of the demand. If we can stand together, we women of Christchurch, to the very end of this winter season, we shall never regret it."

Mrs Ross Brodie ("Island Home" Rangitata) passed through Christchurch on Thursday on her way to fulfil concert engagements on-the West Coast. Mrs Brodie will be remembered by concert-goers and the musical public as Miss May McLean, who made her debut at a concert of Madame Gower Burns's students. Continuing her studies, she has been in great demand as a singer at concerts throughout New Zealand, and she has frequently broadcast from 3YA. Her voice is a dramatic mezzo contralto of beautiful quality and exceptional compass, and music lovers will have the opportunity of hearing her sing at a concert to be given in Christchurch in the near future.

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