FOR PLUNKET FUNDS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 229, 24 June 1936, Page 4

FOR PLUNKET FUNDS

Successful Dance at Wanganui

Most successful was the snipwreek movie ball held in the Wanganui Drill Hall ou Monday night in aid ot the Plunket Society. There was an attendance of 300 couples and the - terior of the ball presented-a stukuig SC6DO. Those responsible for the organisation of the bull were: President, Mrs. H D Robertson; chairwoman, A. Newcombe; secretary, Mr. B. It. Dobbs; conveners of supper committee Mesdanjes Keesing and Hutchisou: conveners of music and programme committee, Mrs. D’Arcy and Mr. Noble Campbell; convener of advertising committee, Mr. Ross Meikle; convener of floor and decoration committee, Mr. Chas. Ashford; convener of sideshow committee, Mr. Clem Swan. Messrs. Ross Meikle and A. C. Ashford were the M.C.’s and carried out their duties in an efficient manner. The lighting was the work of Mr. R. Doig. The judges, Mrs. T. L. Sperring, Mrs. S. Rankin and Mr. G. Mcßeth awarded the prizes as follow:— Best impersonation of a female star, Miss Dorothy Miller, as Anna Neagle m ‘'Sweet Nell of Old Drury ; best impersonation of a male film star, Mt. D. Snelling as Frankenstein; best impersonation of two film stars, Miss Marilyn McGill and Mr. Tomkies as the dancers in “Bohemian Girl”; best shipwreck costumes, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray; prettiest costume, Miss Gibbs as Gladys Swarthoqt; special prize, prize, Miss N. Bowra as Grade Fields in “Queen of Hearts”; most original, Mr M Ives as a shipwreck pirate: and Miss Bicbolls as Patchwork; most inexpensive costume, Mrs. Douglas Young as Topsy in “Our Gang,” and Mr. Jim Broad as one the Marx brothers'.

TENNIS CLUB DANCE

In keeping with the success that has characterised all the Miramar Tenuis Club activities, the fifth annual dance, held in -the Rex Hall, Kilbirnie, was a very cheerful occasion. During the evening trophies won in club events throughout the past season were presented by Mrs. 11. Townsend, who received a charming bouquet from Miss Shirley Macdonald. Ou behalf of the Wellington Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. C. G. Swinburne presented the challenge trophies to the club’s third-grade ladies’ team and to the fifth-grade combined team, which were successful in their respective grades in the interclub competitions. A pleasing incident occurred when Miss P. Bolland and Mr. S. Buckmaster were receiving the mixed handicap doubles trophy. The club captain, Mr. A. W. Cooper, referred to the approaching marriage of these two members and extended to them the club’s congratulations and best wishes. They were accorded musical honours by the assembly.

The duties of M.C. were ably, performed by Mr. A. M. Pinkerton, the programme of dancing being well balanced to satisfy all tastes. Vocal items by Mr. L. Eskridge were appreciated. The supper arrangements were in the hands of the ladies of the social committee.

Among these present were: Mesdames H. Townsend, A. W. Cooper, C. O. Bell, C. Adams, F. C. Hay, A. E. Williams, A. Christie, L. G. MacDonald, J. Telford. L. Goodwin, M. Browne, S. Lawlor, E. Mulhane, B. Gibson, C. G. Swinburne, R. Walton, J. Davis, A. H., Sissons, W. J. Warden, F. 0. Finucane, E. Murray, Ceatts, Tl. Lander, D. A. Murray, M. Grenside, W. Horsful, J. Robertson, N. Young, W. D. Edwards, A. Hose, L. Ludlow, M. Hislop, W. R. Blewdon, NT J. Peez, Misses N. Townsend, K. Hoskins, D. Patrick, M. Gilmour, F. Duff, M- Davis. J- Marshall, A. Walton, M. Christopherson, P. Bolland, J. Head, E. Lambert, A. Macdonald, R. Laurie, P. Ludlow, W. Sherriffi, M. Driscpll, D. Wright, J. Rogers. M. Martin, J. Barton, J. Sutherland, B. Jorgenson, L. Rolls, M. Cooper, E. Childs, A. King, N. Hill, D. Ericson, A. Clowes, M. Eaton, B. Goodwin.

DANCE AT RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Streamers of blue, black and gold—the colours of the Rongotai College Old Boys’ Association—and clusters of multi-coloured balloons, lent a very festive air to the college gymnasium last night, when the annual dance, organised by the association as a windup to the football match played against present boys, was held. This dance is always .an eagerly-anticipttted and well-attended event, and last night’s effort was certainly no exception to the general rule, the big hall being filled with a happy throng of young people. An excellent orchestra played tuneful melodies and was kept busy responding to the many requests for encores. A much-appreciated feature was the supper that is always welcome ou so chilly a night. The host and hostess for the evening were Mr. F. Martyn Renner, principal of Rongotai College, and Mrs. Renner. and the many dancers present included old and present boys and their friends, members of the staff and of the visiting team from Foxton that also played against the old boys during the afternoon. The committee responsible for arrangements comprised: Messrs. N. -Avery, J. Leith, L. Leeks. R. Guthrie. A. Arcus, D. Haswell. D. Wilson.

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