FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XLVI, Issue 3258, 28 September 1928, Page 5

FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL

PACKED HALL LAST NIGHT,

REVELRY FOR CHILDREN AND

ADULTS.

MORE FANCY COSTUMES THAN

EVER BEFORE,

A revival of interest,, which was exceedingly gratifying to the promoters, was very much apparent last night at the annual Fancy Dress Carnival held under the auspices of St. John's Anglican Church. It is. not-to be inferred from the foregoing that those held in recent years have not been thoroughly successful. For a period of close upon ten years the carnival has been, from a financial point of view, at least, easily the most successful annual social function held in Leeston. Last -right, however, in addition to the usual very large muster of children in fancy costumes, there was a splendid attendance of adults "done up" for the occasion. I Not for many years have there been lso many grown-ups in such a variety of splendid costumes, at any similar function held in any part of the district, j And, further, it is doubtful if any of the carnivals held at Leeston in previous years have drawn a larger attendance of spectators, the gallery and othjer vantage points being crowded throughout the evening. There was abundant evidence of thorough organising work pn the part of all the ladies comprising the committee, and especially on the part of the hon. secretary, Miss Volckman, and her assistant, Miss M. Chisholm. A particularly pleasing feature was the systematic and harmonious manner in which all had worked together to achieve such a happy result as was so strikingly apparent last night. The claim that has been so often made in .the past, that if the ladies take up a proposal wholeheartedly and put their best into the organising work success is certain, was amply demonstrated.

A very great deal of praise is due to Mrs Friberg for the unique way in which she had the hall decorated. The effect was very striking indeed, and formed the subject of many very favourable comments. The appearance of the hall contributed a great deal to the carnival spirit that permeated the atmosphere; and a good share of credit is also due to the Rev._N. Friberg for his untiring efforts to bring about success. Mr F. E. Kesteven, too,_ who discharged the onerous duties of M.0., contributed a great deal towards the smoothness with which all the arrangements worked, his experience of very well-conducted gatherings held in earlier years being most invaluable. Mr Cyril Poulton and his dancing partner notified the management at the last moment that they were unable to leave Christehurch and so Miss Park very kindly, at short notice, assisted with the judging of the fancy costumes. The children had the floor to themselves up to 9.15 p.m., when the adults entered into possession. Capital dance music was supplied by Lambie's Premier orchestra. There were over 40 adult couples in fancy dress and the list is too lengthy for to-day's space limits, but space must be found for the list of young folk.

Following is a list of the children who attended in fancy dress:—

Peter Mahon, Pierrot; Albert Jackson, Pirate / Captain; Helen Mahon, Powder Puff; Jean Watson, Tulip; Eileen Beynon, Night; Audrey Beynon, Cupid; Willie Beynon, Pack of Cards; Nell Jarman, Early Victorian; Bessie Stephens, Good Luck; Joan Smith, Bee; Elaine Coe, Night; Nancy Ghamberlain, Black and Green Pierette; Gwen Rowley, Turkish Maid; Merle Heywood, Chorus Girl; Joan Robinson, Rainbow; Maria Stephens, Russian Girl; Joan Barrett, Lightning; Myrtle Duff, Old-fashioned Lady; Vida Fussell, Black and White Pierette; Gibb McLachlan, Show Champion; Stella Johnstone, Early Victorian; Reg. Martin, Monkey Nuts; Lucy Hampton, Evening Dress; Joan Mercer, Hamlet; Olive Barnett, Chrysanthemum; Gordon McLachlan, Indian; Selwyn Sawyer, Schoolboy; Marian Sawyer, Red Poppy; lan Mercer, Cricketer; R. Jackson, Robin Hood; ,C. Greenall, Cadet; Ivor Smith, Baker; Ronald Townshend, Pagty Evelyn Gardiner, Chrysanthemum; Clive Bryce, Sailor; Ray Bishop, Mexican; Albert Evans,! Pierrot; Molly Greenall, Waitress; Doris Greenall, Black Butterfly; Marian Price, Japanese; Hope Johnstone, Schoolgirl; Maisie Brooks, Schoolgirl; Nancy Rowley, Folly; Graham Jones, Sailor; Norah Chamberlain, Dutch Girl; Elsa Miller, Rival Blues; Laura Wilson, Window; Derby Bryce, Tom Heeney; V. McLachlan, Queen of Hearts; Ada Free, Rose; Douglas Mercer, Gene Tunney; Ralph Power, Bowler; Rod. Mercer, John Bull; Gerald Watkins, Pierrot; Allan Guest, Indian; Peggy Mercer, Page; Isa McPherson, Pink Rose; Dorothy McMillan, French Peasant; Adelaide Wise, Spring; Elsie Hurford, Summer; Helen Gardiner, Buttercup; Shirley McLachlan, Fairy; Jim Pringle, Jester; Valeric Hatch, Jill

Frost; -_arian - Bray, Schoolgirl; Ross

Bray, Schoolboy; Hazel Bishop, Polly; Kathleen Jury, Lester McLachlan, Betty Grant, Jack McNair, School Children; Douglas Jones, Postman; Ethel Johnstone, Felix the Cat; Annie Harper, .Sunflower; Sadie Bryce,: Japanese; Joan Guest, Powder Puff; Ruth Power, Daisy Chain; Ronald Owens, Dutch Boy; Denis Hurley, Gypsy; Joan McLachlan, Queen of Hearts; Iris Manson, Japanese; Elsie Hillyard, Japanese; Ethel Gilbert, Autumn; Dorothy Kesteven, Snow Rabbit; May Gilbert, Tulip; Jean Reid, Schoolgirl; Alice -Germain, Rainbow Twink; Irene McLachlan, Powder Puff; A. Bray, Donald Bros.' Day-old Chick; Bernard Morgan, Jester; Gwenyth Morgan, Puck; Leslie Owens, Jockey. The adult prize winners were: — Best dressed lady, Miss Stevens, Chinese Mandarin.

Most original lady, Mrs George Bray, Hen with Chick. Regan, Sheik, Ist; G. J. Benny, costerRegan, Sheik lst, G. J. Benny, costermonger, 2. Most original gentleman, Mr R. N. Fisse, P.C. 49, Ist; Mr Jim McVinnie, A Restless Night, 2nd. Special prize for married lady, Mrs E. C. Vaughan, Turkish lady. The judges were Mesdames J. Boag, H., Neave and F, Rowell and Miss Park."

When presenting the prizes to' thewinners the Rev. N. Friberg.took the opportunity of expressing, on behalf of the promoters of the carnival, their gratification at the splendid support received. The function had been sncIcessful beyond expectations and* warm thanks were due to all who had taken. the trouble to attend in fancy costume, . i particularly the adults. There had never been so many adults in fancy costume at any previous carnival held by St. John's Church. Mr FrHfcerg also thanked the judges for their much, appreciated help. '.-'■: