CHILDREN’S PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS PARTY.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 June 1929, Page 8

CHILDREN’S PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS PARTY.

A PLEASANT EVENING. Despite threatening weather conditions and minor counter attractions, the. atlendanco at tin Children's Plain and Fancy Dress Party on Tuesday last was immensely gratifying to those who had worked si- hard and indefatiguably tor the success of the evening. A pleasant surprise also was the number of children who appeared in fancy dress. >So effectively were the various characters carried out that it was indeed a difficult proposition for the judges, Mrs Kobinson (Mangaore) and -Mrs Gettins (Levin). As one of thee ladies re.uaikcd, ''They aie all so uretty I wish I could give each one a prize." However, the decisions gave general satisfaction-and to those two ladies the committee tender their warmest thanks. PRIZE LIST. The prize list was as follows:

Until'r 8 Years. —Girl, Valeric Young, “Rainbow Fairy”; Boy, Brian Aloynihan, ‘‘Dr. Aloynihau. ” Over 8 Years. —Girl, Jo.an Bovis, “Hawaiiocn Maiden”; Boy, Harry Wurman, “Tramp.” Most original.—Girl, .Tear, Taylor, “Sewing Bag”: Boy, Phil Coyle, “The All Black.”

Judge’s Special Award. —Girl, Bay Richardson, “Bride”; Boy, Bill Ellwood, “Why Did I Kiss That Girl.” Special Prize for mother present with most children iii fancy* dress. — Awarded to Airs A. K. Saxon, four children. Prize donated by Messrs Clarke Bros. Levin.

The hall was very tastefully decorated and with the many colours worn by girls and boys, the scene was a gay one. Air Bovis and Air P. Cole acted as AI.C. ’s, ably assisted by Mr Cronquest with song and story. Delightful music, was supplied byMrs Butler assisted by Air Aiason which added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. The committee wish to thank all those who donated prizes for the children, also the mothers and others who provided supper, thus assisting greatly, the Shannon Girl Guido movement for which funds are so essential. THE FANCY DRESSES, Amongst those present were the following: Brian Richardson, Nigger; Bruce Jones, Indian Rajah; George Exton, Indian Warrior; Bob Cronqutst, Cowboy; Dorothy AlcEwcn, A. Rose; Tui Meads, A. Rose; Pete Braun, Irish Washerwoman; Jill Hudson, Ukelclc Lady; Ada Grey, 1830; Win. Braun, Umbrella; Joyce Quarrie, Cabaret Girl; Bill Eliwood. “Why Did I Kiss That Girl”; Vale; ic. Awning, Rainbow Fairy; Jackie Young, Powder and Patches; Dorothy Best, Billie Best Joy Simes, Doris' Tremewan, Basket of Flowers; Jocelyn Bass, Litt.c Mi'ss Muffett; Jean Grey, Fairy Queen; Edgar Bass, Sandwich Man; Earl Nahkics, Rooster; Dawn Hook, Sweetest Thing on Earth; Alma Petersen, Sunflower; Phil Coyle, The All Black; Rita Easton, Jester; Tom Foster,' Buttons; Joan Rotter, Early Victorian; Harry Warmrin. Tramp; Ala vis Hook, Rose; 'Ray Richardson. Bride; Earl Richardson Christmas Tree; George Richard- , son, Sailor: Kay Bass, Kin Klux Klan; I June Roach, P'iorctte; Joan Bovis, 'Hawaiian Astudeuy Joyce Eliwood,

Pierettc; .Billie' Browni, Aurora. Borealis; Millie Procter, Gipsy; Joan Finally, Dutch Girl; Phyllis Butterworth, Carnival; Irma Fimiity, Zebra Stove Polish: Noel Davis, Baker; Marjory Tayler, Balloon; .lean Taylor, Artist; Clara Burling, Edmonds’ Baking Powder; Cccilic Pentecost, Window; Pearl Satherlcy, Tennis; Joyce Jngley, Tennis; Betty Roach, Christmas Cracker; Brian Moynihan, Dr. Moynihan; Mick Moynihan, Bed Indian; Don McKenzie, Pirate; Mary Saxon, Mephistophles; Dick Saxon, Balloons; Barbara Saxon, Gnome; Guy Saxon, Jockey; Margaret Hcnucssy, Trevor Ingley, Dandy Jim.