ARARATA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 1 November 1927, Page 6

ARARATA.

(From a Gorrespondent.) FANCY DrSsS BALL. Children generally enjoy a fancy dress ball, and if attendance, lightheatedness, and gay dresses intensify that enjoyment, then the Ararata school children must have been very happy indeed when they, their parents and friends met to dance the happy hours away a few days ago. The hall had been previously decorated by the children and it presented quite a pleasing sight. Much credit is duo to the ladies of the district for the tasteful way in which they- decorated the supper tables and provided a feast “fit for a king.” The ball was opened with a grand by the children who held the floor until supper time. Previous to the presentation of prizes, Mr. Larcom thanked Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw who kindly consented to judge the fancy costumes, and the musicians, Mrs. Corkhill and Miss aiM Mr. Humpheys. After supper the adults took the floor and completed a very pleasant and lucrative evening. Prizes were awarded as-follows: Ladies: Best poster.—Miss Taylor 1, Miss Riley 2. Best fancy dress. —Miss Nicholl 1, Miss McMillan 2.

Men: Best fancy dress.—Master T. Roberts 1, Mr. Ashton 2. Children: Eight years and under. — Girls, Beryl Marsh; boys, Dave Larcom; 12 and under, girls, Milly Hughes; boys, Haig Joblin; 16 and under, Joan Lippingwell, 'Bob Tarrant.

Monte 'Carlo Waltz. —Norah Parker and Milly Hughes. Following is a list of Fancy : costumes worn: Stella O’Connel (Christmas Cracker), Peggy Rayner (Bell Tea), Edna Riley (Edmonds Baking Powder), Thelma Larcom (Jazz Pirate), Nora Parker (Sir Walter Raleigh), Milly Hughes (Rainbow), Glory Joblin (Daffodil), Daisy Joblin (Chrysanthemum), Mona Riley (Glaxo Baby), Isabelle Larcom (Persian Princess), Ruth Lippingwell (King Charles), Marjory Larcom (Spinning To;)), 'Gwendoline Rayner (Bathtime), Sydney Parker (Gipsy), Audrey Marsh (Rooster), Ruby Riley (Fairy), Beryl Marsh Golliwog), Helen Walker Wasp), Edna Roberts (Christmas Tree), Joyce Reed (Bride), Flora Roberts (Carrots) Florence Larcom (Fairy), Phvl Lee (Restless Nights), Ray Reed Bridegroom), James Roberts (Father Christmas), Bob Tarrant (Punch), Jim O’Connel (Harlequin), Maurice O’Connel (Pierrot), Roy Hurrel (Keep Off the Grass), Dave Larcom (Rajah), Shirley Rayner (Swagger), William Tarrant (English Gentleman), Haig Joblin (Jockey), George Jobbin (Little Boy Blue), Keith Ogle (Bridegroom), Archie Tarrant (Clown), Miss J. Lippingwell (Squaw), Miss I. Riley (Yates’ Seeds), Miss I. Nicoll (Folly), Miss D. Taylor (Three Castles), Miss (J. MeMeekan (Pierctte), Miss M. Clarkson (Pierrot), Miss E. McMillan (Eastern Dancer), Miss Kilpatrick (? —), Miss Burton (Gipsy), Miss McKenzie (Hawaiian Girl), Miss Ashton (Scout), Mrs. Corkill (Eastern Dress), Mrs. Carlton (Liberty), Mrs. Reed (Garden Wall), Mr. Roberts (Uncle Sam).