Russell Says “Thank You” To Navy Men

Northern Advocate, 24 May 1939, Page 11

Russell Says “Thank You” To Navy Men

(Special to “Northern Advtpcale.”) RUSSELL. This Day.

Scenes of gaiety prevailed in the Russell Town Hall when naval ratings of the Admiralty survey vessel, H.M.S. Endeavour, were the guests of honour at a special dance organised by the Sports Queen Committee and supported by the citizens of Russell, as a mark of appreciation for the wonderful help received from the men of the ship, during the recent Queen Carnival. Voluntary Assistance. “The men have given a great deal of voluntary assistance at various functions,” said Mr. W. Cowpcr Anderson, chairman of the Russell Town Board, during, the evening, “and -this is our way of saying ‘Thank You.' “Much of the success of the carnival was due to the work of these men of Die sea, who provided dance music on many occasions and talent for concerts. “You will be leaving us within a week or so and we all wish you au revoir and good luck." An appropriate reply was made by a member of the H.M.S. Endeavour’s dance band. A feature of the evening was the special exhibition of poi dancing given by Miss Bella Wilcox, of Russell. A dainty supper, served by the ladies of Russell, completed a happy evening.

Ladies Present

Among those present were Mesdames M. E. G. Mai’tin, H. J. Keenan, L. Kier, A. Bgkalich, H. King, H. N. Ross, A. Armstrong, F. C. Baker, H. Somerville, R, Brooker, J. P. English, N. Campi, F. Arlidge,- Hall '■ f Auckland), Holman tWhangarei), Vaile (Auckland), Stone (Auckland), B. Cook. .Misses Huia King, Hope Boucher, Mabel Englehardt, Gwen English (Auckland), Dot Woodrow (Christchurch), Isabel Holman (Whangarei), Jessie Boucher, Carrie Tunnicliffe, Milly Rotherham, Mavis Hall. Mary Ngaika. Bella Wilcox, Christina Irving, Edith Beasley (Onerahi), Merle Nisbet, Lou How, June Baker, Elsie Boucher Mary Gault.