RUSSELL ST. SCHOOL

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 253, 20 September 1930, Page 15

RUSSELL ST. SCHOOL

FIRST ANNUAL BALL. AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION. Outstanding success marked the first annual ball held by the Russell Street School last evening, when an excellent function took place in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Well organised, it met with liberal patronage, parents and children being present in large numbers. Bizarre costumes made a colourful spectacle,, and the atmosphere was one of infectious gaiety. Much credit was due to the ladies committee, of which Miss Anderson was convener and Mrs Munro secretary, for the general arrangements made, there being associated with them Mesdames Coombs, Orchard, Wasley, Dudfield, Campbell, De Vantier, .Doull, Sapwell, Macpherson, Coman, Jones, Matthews and Smith. Praise was also due to the headmaster (Mr F. C. Campbell) and the teaching staff (Misses Piercy, Berndtsen and Mclsaac) for the instruction which it was evident the pupils had received. They were prettily attired and thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the brightly festooned hall. Mr D. Morrison, chairman of the school committee, extended a cordial welcome to those present, and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr W. Collins, chairman of the Wanganui Education Board. He thanked all who had rendered generous assistance in the organising of the function. Mr Morrison paid a tribute to His Worship the Mayor (Mr A. J. Graham) for his kindly interest in the schools, and stated that the Mayor was always ready to officiate at such functions, despite his numerous, activities. The Mayor, who had officiated in a similar capacity at the Hokowhitu School ball, declared the function officially open, and stated that it was .an inestimable pleasure to do so. He added that three years ago lie had occupied the chair at a meeting called to impress upon the Wanganui Education Board _ the necessity for providing educational facilities in the Russell Street school area... The remarkable growth of the school following its establishment bore ample testimony to the need for its existence. It was well endowed with the services of a fine school committee, which had the assistance of a very energetic and gracious band of ladies. His Worship stated that no sacrifice was too great to make in the cause of education, and he urged the children to make the most of their opportunities and follow the exemplary character of their teachers. He trusted that they, would thoroughly enjoy themselves. There was a dainty supper and subsequently the adults took the floor for dancing. THE COSTUMES.

Following is a list of children who were present in fancy dress: — Standard 6. —Joyce Chapman, plain; Vina Dalgeish, Butterfly; Harry Dudfield, Departed Spirits; Ewen Morrison, Pirate; Claude Ozanne, plain; Robert Sprackett, plain; D. Craig, plain; Lois Franklip, Nurse; Norma Orchard, Pierrette; Beryl Franklin, Absent-minded; Margaret Wright, plain; May Coman, Ohrysantnemum. Standard s.—Betty Laley, plain; Veldan De Camp, plain; Helen Craig, plain; Doreen Hughes, plain; Russell Liggins, plain; Jock McGregor, Indian; Gordon Ozanne, Skeloton; T. Liddane, plain; H. Robson, plain; L. Puklowski, plain; I. Gar worth, plain; Ruth Mudgway, plain. Standard 4. —Meryl Wright, Carpenter’s Daughter; Betty Coombs, Christmas Girl; Shirley Morrison, Persian Princess; Joan Puklowski, plain; Clarice Sapwell, Operatic Dancer; -Roma Walker, Rose; Dorothy Petrie, Ballet Girl; Betty Coman, Kate Greenaway Girl; Peggy Liggins, plain; Basil Moore, plain; Jack Tellord, Cowboy; Stuart Monro, Uncle Sam; Bill Orchard, Admiral; Tony Beere, Scout; Malcolm McPherson, plain; Ray Telford, Indian; Leslie Puklowski, plain; Jock Steedman, plain. Standard 3.—Jean Steedman, plain; Winnie Patton, 1972 Schoolgirl; Helen Fleming, Springtime; Hazel Smith, Jester; Clarice Freeney, No Strike; June Allen, Tea for Two; June Bambery, Columbine; Beryl de Camp, plain; June Lange, plain; Alan Fowles, Old King Colo; Jack Fowles, French Student; Clarence Ludlow, Old English Gentleman; Edgar Moore, plain; Norman Adamson, plain; Dick Ozanne, Cowboy. Standard 2.—Lesley Watters, Pierrette; Nancy Dorn, Rose Girl; Estelle McPherson, Rainbow; Joyce Franklin, Ballet Girl; Margaret Campbell, Pipes of Pan; Pat Hughes, Early Victorian; Theo Mountfort, plain; Jack Campbell, plain; Brian Faulkner, Indian; Keith . Puklowski, plain; Eric Robson, plain; Cliff Plier, Admiral; Jack Adamson, plain; Jack Larcomb, Coster; Stan Eagle, Golliwog; Len Moore, plain; Gordon Duffield, Paper Boy; Tom Osborne, Pirate; Joe Franklin, Nigger. Standard I.—Cynthia Wilson, Dutch Girl; Ivy Smith, Victorian Lady; Wells, Fairy; Ruby Coman, Little Miss Muffett; Lorraine Plier, Spanish Lady; Bruce Swallow,' plain; Tom Adamson, plain; Jimmy Brookes, Clown; _ Ngaire Hawkins, Nurse; Gloria Cook, Fairy; Bernie Mloore, Pea Pod; Billy Fowles, Clown; Stanley Phillipps, Indian; Sheila Coombs, Sandman;, Robert Macinnes, Cat; Donald Pallisen, patent food; Loma Proctor, Fairy. Primers.—Tom Lees, Robin Hood; Gilbert Heald, Indian; Cynthia Richardson, Fairy; Naomi Smith, Teddy Bear; Alfred Wasley, Indian Prince; Rex Pallisen, Christopher Robin; Allen Wells, Cricketer; Joan Isbister, Dutch Girl; Kelvin Dloull, Sailor; Osborne Hawkins, Jester; June Swallow, Pen; Norries Cook, Clown; Valerie D’Ath, Chineso; Doreen de Vantier, Pom Pom; Ronald Walker, Clown; Ken Perrin, Cow Boy; Jock Isbister, Dutch Boy; Betty Puklowski, plain; Mavis Peterana, Jack Fflost; Peter Harris, Sailor; June Day, Marigold; Cynthia Port, Victorian Maid; Joyce Singh, Gipsy; Nola de Camp, plain; Elvie Patton, Cherry; David Travena, Cricketer;* Margaret Travena, Princess; Don Harris, Golliwog; Tracy Morisby, Indian. The programme of dances was _as follows: —Grand March, Tasmanian Waltz, Lubin Loo, Bridge of Avignon, Duke of York, First of May, Sir Rofer, Black Cat, Polka, Nuts in May, little Playmates. • ■ . '