Plain and Fancy-dress Social

Lake County Press, Issue 2795, 24 July 1919, Page 5

Plain and Fancy-dress Social

On Monday evening the local celebrations were brought to a successful termination with a plain and fancydress social in the Garrison Hall. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather experienced, there was a very large gathering. All parts of the district were represented, there being quite a large number from Queenstown. A number of fancy costumes were worn, and these created no end of interest, and in some cases a good deal of amusement. Proceedings opened with the singing of a verse of the National An- ' them. About eighty couples cook part in the grand march, which was led off by the Mayor and Mayoress. Excellent music was supplied by Stevenson's orchestra, while Messrs F. F. Dunlop and S. Peacock efficiently oarried out the duties of M.Cs. During the evening songs were contributed by Misses 0. Preston and E. Mayne, and Miss -O'Leary (Lower Shotover) gave two zeoitations, and each of these items were greatly appreciated. An abundand supply of refreshments was provided, and the la~dies in charge of this department are to be congratulated on their good work. A most successful ' social was brought to a close at 8. SO a.m. with the singing of the National Anthem. A lady contributor kindly supplies the following list of the fanoy Oostumes worn : Mrs Inder (Queenstown), Peace. Mrs Peacock, red. white and blue.l Mrs Churchill, Gipsy Dancing girl. Mrs Mackie, red, white and bine. Miss D. Beid, Bed Cross nurse, Miss E. Fletcher, Italy. Miss C&llaghan, England and France. Miss B. Preston, Bed Dandy. Miss Loft (Queenstown), sailor-girl. i Miss L. Preston, France. Miss E. MoMaster, Bed Dandy. Miss M. Thompson, red, white and blue. Miss M. Mayne, fortune-teller. Miss Ella Fletcher, Chinese lady. Miss Philp (Queenstown), Japanese lady. Miss A. Battray, Night. Miss Cumming, waitress. Miss Prentice (Queenstown), Bed Cross nurse. Miss Anderson, Crimson Bambler. Miss J. Churchill, fishermaid. Misß Mackie, Mexican cow-girl. Mr George, doctor. Mr D. Henderson, BUidowner. Mr W. Beid, scout. Mr J. Butel, organ-grinder. Master Lex Churchill, Uncle Sam.