Ashhurst

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7241, 22 August 1933, Page 4

Ashhurst

- From Our Own Correspondent. • School Fancy Dress Ball Unqualified . Success. A record number of adults and children attended the eighth annual fancy dress ball of the Asbhurst school last Friday evening- in the -public hall, which had been gaily- decorated with: red and yellow streamers, and. balloons of every conceivable hue, while nikau palms and fruit blossoms ,ori the -walls- made ;a wonderful setting for;, the many- novel and picturesque, dresses. 1 of the children. As usual; the.'children entered,into the spirit of the occasion, in joyous abandon, and under the "directon ' of the headmaster, Mr. H. Fenwick; Miss J.' Wilkinson and'.Mr.' F: Orgias,/.went -.through .a. delightful pro-j gramme of folk, dances and round dances in a 'manner that spoke eloquently of the excellent ’tuition received' and which reflected .the. greatest credit on the. staff. An- orchestra: provided .first-class music a«d' both“y'oung'' and Old thoroughly' enjoyed the proceedings. - Mr. ,J. H. Sumner;'■chairman of-, tho school committee; extended '.thanks,,oil-behalf of the" cornPnittde, ' to'-, thepatents- Who hail provided - fancy-dresses for the children and to. the -large--muhber t of-willing workers who. had assisted'in making the function sufch a success; Hd Hvas:sure that tho programmo t«- bo submitted, would, compare,; favourably with,previous similar functions, and 'iii'tills’ crfnficctidn ho desired to give all credit to Miss J. Wilkinson and Mr. F. Orgias for their untiring work in coaching 'the children in the various dances. In declaring tho ball open, Mr. Sumner voiced the hope that the children would have an enjoyable time and go home happy even though tired. The proceedings then opened with the grand march in which well over 109 children took part, the leaders being Beth Romley and Frank An near. The complete programme was as follows: —Infants; "Bridge of Avignon,”

“Polly put tho Kettle on,” “Skipping Dance,” “Round and Round the Village," polka. Seniors: "Polonaise,”- in winch the-leaders were Joan Donaldson and Leslie Thicket; - “Tasmanian - Waltz,”. “Monto Carlo Fox Trot,” "I.ithouanlan Folk Dance,” “Valuta,” “La Rinka,” “Polka,” "Cochin China,” "One Step,” “Canoe Dance,” "Mountain March,” “Fox Trot,” “Galoped©,”: “Yaleta,” “Tasmanian Walts.” The'-winners of the Monte Carlo fox trot were Kitthleen Foot and Peter Murphy,' while the lucky .spot one step was won. by. Gladys Jepsen and Leo Smith. The work of "providing- sUpper for such a largo.-number was a-formidable task, but with the .generous response made by parents and'friends plus-the efficient organisation of- the" ladies’, committee, a bounteous supper was served to- all. The children were specially catered lor with fruit Salad, ' sweets 1 and - numberless bottles of ginger, pop. - The fine manner in which tho gala spirit of the evening was- maintained was entirely due .. to the .excellent, organising ability displayed by the secretary, • Mr. R. D. : ' Davis. The ladies’- committee were Mesdames J. H-. Stunner, •R. D. Davis; H. B. Goertz, M. "P. .Wilkin, 11. Fenwick, O, Kerrigan, H. Bristow, F; A: Duns tall,' -W. Romley, H. -Woodroofo, -K.- Havill,- \V.. Peck, J. C. Fox, Misses J. Wilkin, I. Fenwick, K. Fenwick, E. "Ncsdalc and many others. The 1 doorkoepors, -Messrs 11. Bristow and M. -l-' .WiJkin, had an- unenviable task but as usual pa me through 'with, fijung ■colours. : Mr;-G.'Kerrigan'and Rev. H. B. -Goertz wore .'-kept, busily -engaged in the supper;, room. . At IQ p.ni. the floor was given over to the adults, dancing both old’ time .’and ■modern,' being indulged in ..until; the..imply hours. Tho dutlos of.M.C. were' iffidertaken by Mr.. F., A. Duns tall. Much'appreciat'ed dance extras wore supplied by Miss I. -Fenwick and. Miss S. Read. Following as . a list of the costumes: —

Standard 6: lan Fraser, clown; Martin Wilkin,, plain; Harold Dunham,, plain; Robert Davis, .Indian prince; Noel Jepsen, plain; Frank. ; Anncar, admiral; J.eslie 'Hackett, chauffeur; Doris McKinlay, spirit of progress; - Margaret Bristop, Whoopee; Beth Romley, beach pyjamas; Irene Woodroofe,- evening dress; Edith Bui'nard, evening dress; Joan Donaldson, masked singer; Joyce Doreen, Arabian night ladj". ‘ 'Standard 5: Jim' Fox, plain; Bertram Dobson,':pfain;.::Pon Anson, ;plain; Cedric Dunstali, gollywog; . Leslie F'oot, plain; Wallace Mitchell, naval officer; Thelma Garnett,' gymnasium; : Marion Storey, evening dress; Cassis Storey, evening dress; Myree ’ Wilkin,' moonlight and roses;' Freda■'"Sumner, -evening dress; Linda Hackett, a. sky fairy; Pat Kerrigan, ‘ Japanese- maiden.; Eileen Eaton, Pierrette; David Drummond, kewpie. Standards 3 and 4: George Barclay, why did I kiss- tout: girl?;' MUson Thorne, plerrot 1 Maurice Murphy, cowboy; Keith Fraser, footballer;,Marie Dunstali, Punouinello; . Lorna : Roadman, Old English; Doris-Hackett, minstrel boy; Mavis Foot, evening dress; .Kathleen Littlejohn, gipsy; Glen Ca-wood, milkmaid; Nancy -Hyndman, Japanese lady; .Gladys Eaton, .carnation; Gladys Jepsen, gipsy; Hilda Storey, "butterfly; Kathleen Fox, carnival;. Leo' Smith, plain; "Kathleen Foot, lavender girl; Bryan- Anneal', Cliinky Chinaman; Alice Doreen, jolly girl; Hazel Buniavd, evening dress; Bill Hoskins, Highland laddie; Alfie Jones, Try Aslihurst First; Peter Foot, admiral . ■Standards 1 and.2: Elsie Garnett, folly; Joan Barclay, Queen of. Hearts; Nessie Annear, spring; .Lota Storey, spring flowers; Dulcio Hackett, pink 'rose; Betty MUrphy, milkmaid; Nancy Mitchell, red and - white- pierretto; Maurice Thorne, jester;: Fred . Borrett, soldier; Ronald Tremewan, baker; Keith Davis, Jackie .Coogan. ITihiers: Dorothy .X'ox, ballet dancer; Evelyn X'ox, pansy; Mona Doreen, Ace of. Diamonds; Daphne Morris, plain; Eileen Annear. night; Joan Hyndman, fairy; June Paton, ballet dancer; Maureen Kerrigan, romper girl; Hazel Jepsen, Miss England; Bobbie Scarle, court boy; Laurie Edlih, nigger; ’ Gordon Garnett, sailor-boy; Jackie- Smith, • clown; Trevor. Hewitt, Red Indian; Neal . .Tones, Tom, Tom, tho piper’s Son; Ken Hayes, Chinaman;' Howard Hoskins, pirate; John Sumner, squares; Ray Morris, Scotch ’laddie. - - . - - - ' , -Visiters: - Audrey Fox, hearts; Dorothy Doreen*- pantaloon; Nellie Smith, plain; Sam Smith,' plain; Dawn Garnett, fairy; Leslie Hewitt,' plain; Tui Foot,' Dolly Var'don; Peggy Spehnan, bat; Natalie Spelman, spring chicken; Marie Hanlon, party frock; Winifred Hanlon, party frock; Bcrandette Hanlon, sun; Bee Algie, work bag; Eric Voule, plain; Douglas Youlc, Ace of Hearts; Laureen Fairless, party frock; Steve Algie, tennis; John Kerrigan, plain; Bryan Kerrigan, plain; Eva Sumner, evening dress.