MILSON.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 196, 20 July 1936, Page 2

MILSON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) MILSON. July 18. The annual ball of the Milson School children was held in the hall last evening, there being a large attendance of children and parents for the occasion. The hall presented a pretty spectacle with tiie children in fancy dress. Air Murphy (chairman of the School Committee) apologised for the absence of Colonel J. H. Whyte, who had been invited to perform the opening ceremony, but owing to a prior engagement was unable to attend. Mr Murphy thanked the parents for presenting the children in fancy dress; the teachers for training the children in the various dances, and also all who had assisted in the preparation for the ball and declared the iunetion open, the children then presenting a programme of dances under the direction of Air AlcEwen (headmaster), assisted by the teachers—-. Miss Ashby and Mrs Martin. In the grand march the children presented a very pretty spectacle. The programme was submitted as follows: —“Polka,” “Will You Please Be My Partner?” “Butterfly Dance,” “Lubin Loo.” “Peaseods,’ “Pop Goes the Weasel,” “Black Nag,” “Little Playmate,” “.Mountain March,” “Shoemaker Dance,” “Upon a Summer's Day,” "Pigeon House,” “Ribbon Dance,” “Bridge of Avignon,” “Sweet Kate.” “Scllingcrs Round.” “Duke of York” “Tasmanian Waltz,’ “Captain Jinks.” The display given by the children was of a very high standard and reflected credit on the teachers in the training of the children for their various parts. Airs Murphy wus the accompanist for the dances, assisted by members of a professional orchestra, .Mr McEwen thanked the parents for dressing the children, also the teachers, A Iks Ashby and AJrs Martin, for their assistance in training the children, and Mrs Murphy for supplying music for the dances. Supper was then served to the adults and children, after which the floor was cleared, for dancing, music being supplied by a professional orchestra, Air Aiurphy being AI.C. ■ Opportunity was taken during the evening to decide the winner of be school radio competition, the successful one being Mrs H. R. Green, of Kairanga. Mr Eaton, of the School Committee, stated that the financial result .was, very satisfactory aboiit £lB being raised which would enable them to. obtain a radio for the school. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Air A. Hill and Aim' C. Ferguson. The following are the children who were present and the costumes worn: —Dulcie .McKenzie, Ranee; Gwen Bcnnetto, Crinoline Lady; Bill Bennctto, plain; Jack Bonnetto, Golliwog; Enid Bennetto,' Rainbow; Fay Bennetto, Jonquil; Helen Hill, plain; John Hill, plain; David King Niger; Teddy Southan, Nigger; Gwen Richardson, Bernice Richardson, Mavis Richardson, Betty Board, Jack Board, plain; John Beskins, Scotchman; Constance Hoskins, OldFashioned Lady; Alison Beattie, lied Riding Hood; Marjorie Pepper, Gipsy; Bobbie Pepper, Tin Soldier; .Merle Johansen, plain; AJollie Feclian, Hot-water Bag; Moiya Feehan, 801 l Boy; Teddy Wiliams, Keith Williams, plain; Doris Taylor, Green Elf; Valerie Taylor, Red Imp; Aneiee Gilbert,. Young Lady; Donald Gilbert, Baby; N’gairo Field, Powder Puff; Jack (Oliver, Desmond Oliver, Billie Britton, Neil Britton, plain; Iris Thompson, Glitter; Edna Thompson, Scotch Girl; Bill Thompson. Desert Chief; Bill Cutiiming, 2ZO; Ken Cmntning, Pirate; Gordon Gumming, Cowboy; Trevor Ferguson, Pirate; Eric Balmcr, Indian Prince; Nola Buhner, Red Imp; Betty Bulmer, Rosco Drapery Store; Monty Richmond, French Student; Tommy McKenna, Peggy McKenna, Maurice McKenna, plain; Barbara Alc-Kenna and Eva Edgar, Bridegroom and Bride; Joe Taylor, Pirate; Phyllis Chalk, Laurie Chalk, plain; Nola Pearce, Dutch Boy; Kosina Pearce, Doll in a Box; Shirley Sweeney, plain; David Ellis. White Rabbit; Jim .Ellis, Pierrot; Elaine Wood, Sun; John Wood, Chinese Mandarin; Norman Castel, Pierrot; Leiihy Johnson. Shepherdess; Patsy Johnson, Dutch Boy; Thelma Payne, Barbara Payne, plain; Bob Callesen, Drummer Boy; Allen Eaton. Bogch Girl; Ronald Eaton, 'Nigger Minstrel; Joyce Eaton, Ballerina; Julie Eaton, Milkmaid; Valina Mudgway, Lorraine Mudgway. lan Summers, plain; Colin Osten, Indian Prince; James Fairey, Shirley Temple; George Fairey, Cowboy; Ruby Fairey, Frivol; Allen Thomas, Cowbov; Joyce Thomas, Daffodil; Elaine Thomas,’ Fairy Days; Martha Rankin, Cook; Jim Rankin, Tennis Player; Iri Rankin. Japanese Lady; June Palmer. Balloons; Dick Palmer, Red Indian; Gordon Green, plain; Zane Price, Cowboy; Dawn Price, Pierrot; Nigel Eden, Bob Valentino, Frank Valentine, Laurie Valentine, Colin Robbie, WyVern Campbell, Charlie Shand, Muriel Barclay, Jean McDonald, Milton Koehler, Jack Blackwell, Stan Blackwell. Ron Blackwell, plain; Lois Evans, Little Red Riding Hood; Arthur Evans, Pied Piper.