A GALA NIGHT

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 65, 14 September 1934, Page 15

A GALA NIGHT

KILBIRNIE SCHOOL DANCE

The infant room of the Kilbirnio School presented a scene of much gaiety when a-masked plain and fancy (JressV carnival was held. Pretty shaded lights, Chinese lanterns, and streamers, decorated the dance room. There was a full attendance of'guests, most of whom were in fancy costume, giving the "grand march" a gay and attractive appearance. The. orchestra (which was also in fancy dress) provided excellent music. A savoury supper was served from wagons, consisting of hot saveloys, hot pies, rolls, .and delicious sweetmeats.

The judging, of the costumes was in the capable hands of Madame B. Bligh (who wore a becoming frock of blue matalasse), and her task was not an enviable one owing to the excellence of the costumes. The decisions were warmly applauded, and prizes 'were awarded to the following:—

Ladies: Mrs. S. Frickleton ("Dutch Girl"), Miss K. Rhodes ("British Industries"), Miss B. Blaekie ("Hollywood Party de Luxe"), Miss I. Bhodes ("Jockey"), Mrs. F. Sherwood ("Japanese Lady"), Mrs. T. Beade ("Air Mail"). Men: Mr. G. Taplin ("Cuba Street Lizzie )Tj, Mr. H. Tucker ("Johnnie Walker"), Mr. T. Keade ("Pilgrims of the Night"), Mr. T. Jenkins ("Wahine Maid"), Mr. Bacon ("Arab of the Desert"). Those highly commended were Misses J. Kitching ("Rainbow"), W. Ritchards ("Early Victorian"), McDougall ("Italian"), Jenkins ("Spanish Danger"), Mr. F. Sherwood ("Haining Street. Joe"), Mr. S. Frickleton ("Mexican"), Mr. G. A. Blackie ("Court Gentleman"). Others were Mrs. G. Taplin ("Nurse"), Mrs. MeCune ("Roaring Nineties"), Mrs. P. Fairbrother ("Madam Pompadour"), Mrs. Blackie ("Powder and Patches"), Miss Headland ("Spanish Girl"), Mrs. S. Tucker ("Pierrot"), Mrs. Kitching ("Sweet Nell"), Mrs. J. McKay ("School Girl"), Mr. McCune ("Old Lady"), Mr. P. Bough ("French Artist"), Mr. A. Wills ("Coster"), Mr. Mclntyre ("The Reverend Gentleman"), Miss Holmes ("Russian"), and Miss Shaw ("Modern Flapper").

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Madame Bligh.

Modern and old-time dances were the order of the programme, prizes being awarded.to the winners of the Monte Carlo. Streamers and confetti dances made a bright ending to a very jolly dance. Proceedings concluded with tho singing of "Auld Lang Syne." These dances, the funds of which are devoted to the needs of the school, will bo continued.