BURNHAM

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LVI, Issue 80, 22 October 1935, Page 5

BURNHAM

FANCY DRESS BALL

An event to which the children of the Burnham School always look forward with great interest is the annual fancy dress ball. The residents generally, in fact, enter heartily into the spirit of the occasion and co-operate with the School Committee and the head teacher to make the function both successful and enjoyable. This year's ball took place on Saturday evening in the Burnham Camp Gymnasium, and although the boisterous weather during the afternoon and early evening gave cause for some anxiety, the weather cleared in good time and there was the usual large attendance. Practically all the children attending the school were in fancy costume, and there were also some children from outside the school district and several others under school age, in addition to a number of adults in fancy dress. Excellent arrangements had been made by the committee to ensure a jolly evening and the children in particular spent a very happy time. A wide variety of characters was represented, and a particularly pleasing feature was the fact that practically all the costumes were designed and made locally. Some of the adults created much merriment

Mr J. H. Williams, chairman of the School Committee, Mr E. Coleman, secretary and master of ceremonies, and Miss Irvine, head teacher, were in charge of the proceedings, and excellent dance music was supplied by Mrs P. Riordan and Miss M. Riordan. of Springston. The room was gaily decorated with Htreamers which, together with the fancy costumes worn by the children and adults, made a colourful scene. An ample supply of ice cream was

available for the young folk and a first-class supper was served. Before asking Mrs McMillan to present prizes to the winners and gifts to all the children who took part, Mr Williams thanked the Women's Institute and other donors of prizes, the musicians,. Mr and Mrs McMillan, who acted as judges, and all who had helped to make the function so successful. PRIZE-WINNERS. Girls.—Under school age, Doreen Parker (Miss Muffet) 1, Shirley Scott (Powder and Patches) 2; most original, Joan Hastings (Plunket Nurse). Six to nine years, Joan Joseph (Welsh Lady) l, Barbara Scott (Powder and Patches) 2; most original, June Coleman (Spinning Top). Ten to 11 years, Nola Gleeson (Pierrette) 1, Alwyn Freeman (Welsh Girl) 2; most original, Audrey Scott (Country Cottage). Twelve to 14 years, Margaret Scott (Lilac Time) 1, Betty Hastings (Waitress) 2; most original, Dorothy James (Localgrown Cauliflower). Boys—Under school age, Trevor Gibbs (Cowboy) 1, Alex. Reid (Dutch Boy) 2; most original, John Perrier (The Old Man Comes to Town). Six to eight years, Colin Wilson (Cat) 1, Albert Bell (Cowboy) 2; most original, Tom Regan (Lost Luggage). Nine to 10 years, Gordon Williams (Cowboy) 1, Jock Nicol (Huntsman) 2; most original, Edwin Wilson (Danger Signals). Eleven to 13 years, Raymond Brown (Indian) 1, David Bell (Indian) 2; most original, lan Brown (Guinea Gold). Toddlers' prize—Baby Marsden. Special prizes for Burnham School children—Best girl's costume, Noeline Wilson (Drummer Boy); best boy, lan Brown (Guinea Gold); most original girl, Dorothy James (Local Grown); most original boy, Aynsiie Storie (Vase of Flowers).

Lucky spot waltz —Albert Bell a^id Edwin Wilson.

Adults—Best lady, Miss Nara Popple (Alice Blue Gown) and Miss Joan Bell (Old English) equal 1; most original lady, Mrs Gleeson (Guitar Player) 1; best gentleman, Mr Gleeson (Bedtime); most original gentleman, Mr G. Lill (Convict); best trio, Mrs Perrier, Mrs Austin and Miss Harris (From Our Selection).

Other children in fancy dress wei*e: Beryl Wilson (Christmas Tree), Gwyneth Freeman (Italian), Joan Bell (Early Victorian), Dorothy Hastings (Irish Colleen), Owen Bell (Pierrot).