RIWAKA PLUNKET SOCIETY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 4 September 1934, Page 8

RIWAKA PLUNKET SOCIETY

CHILDREN'S PARTY AND BALL , (From Our Own Correspondent) The Riwaka. branch of the Plunket Society held a very successful children’s iancy dress party in the Riwaka Hall and a Back to Childhood” ball hi thy evening.

At the children’s session, which was well-attended, the many dainty, colourful and original '‘costumes worn made an attractive scene,. and-the happy smiling faces oi the ) young folk indicated how tuorouglily they, enjoyed the programme ot dancing and.sgames. Music was pro--vmed by Miss Raharuhi and Mrs Harry try Mr J. Goodyer acted as M.C. and Mesdames L. G. Duncan, W. Anderson and W. Deem were entrusted with the judging of the costumes. Mrs J. Goodyer, president of the Riwaka branch, presented the prizes which were won as follows:—Boys under 5 • Bruce Fry, Robinson Crusoe and Neil Robinson, Buttons. Boy sto 7, original: Jack Bradley, Parcel. Boys hto 7, best dressed: Peter Inglis, Superstition. Boys over 7, original • Tracey Fry, Rolled Oats. Girls under 5 : Marie Butler, Jean Batten. Girls 5 to 7, original: Noeline Inglis, Hawaiian. Girls 5 to 7 best dressed: Lois Skelton, Frivolity. Girls over 7 original: Margaret Kitchingman, Weep no more my Lady. Girls over 7 best dressed: Dorothy Goodman, Rainbow and Jean Sigley Columbine. Most original pair: Iva- Fry and Ben Fry, Niggers. Best dressed pan-; Peter Hamilton and Dan Sturgeon, Bakers.

'Others in fancy costumes were; Hilary Henderson, Russian; Bruce Rowl ing, Jockey; Margo and Colanette Low, Princes of ihe Tower; Barbara and Neil - Young, Punch and,, Judy;. Noel Bradi icy, Gobblin; Colev Drummond, Pocahontas ; Betty Dal ley-Smith, Shcpi.erdess; Athol GoOdycr. Cow-Pby; Wallace Reel, Guy Fawkes;, Pat Ching and Marie Coodver, Fairies; Bruce Bradley, Carpenter; June Goodyer. Mcphistopheles; Aileen arid Natalie Goodall, Ballet Dancers; Jill Yickerman, Hawaiian; Ethel Gurkett, Fairy; Beryl Monahan, Crinoline Girl; Opl.ir Fry, Pompeiaa; Rex Bradley, Pierrot; Con Bradley, Cook; B. Stihv'ell, Rajah ; Don Brown, Knob of Blue; Annette Hamilton, Knave of Hearts; Bill Hamilton, Mickey; .- Marjorie Smith, Bridesmaid ; Molly Ryder and Marjorie Heath, Pluhket Twins; Mona Brown, Clown; Bill and Barry Fry, Swaggers; Len Pry, Black Cat; Marie Rowling, Old Time Girl; Neville Askew, Eric Drummond and Paul Rowling, Sailors; Cla Drummond, Christmas Tree : Vonda Frost, Grecian; Noelinc Hickmott, Rose; Jean Sigley, Fluffy Ruffles; Basil Siglcy. Boy with a Nose: Madge Bowers, Toy Soldier; Peggy Bowers, Frills •• nd Ruffles; Robin Ching. Cricketer ; Mail Chittenden, Red Riding Hood; Lorraine Barr, Peasant Maid: Shirley Pan - , Work Bag; Alison Barr, Daffodil; John Ban - , L die.n ; Shirley Black, Gipsy; Joan Sturgeon, Balloon Dancer; Heather Newport, Chicken; Donald Black, Griflin’s Biscuts: Robert Black. Baker; lan Black, Scotch Laddie. Refreshments were dispensed to the youthful merrymakers, who appreciated to the full the good things provided.

“BACK TO CHILDHOOD” BALL In the evening the “Back to Childhood” ball proved a great success, the crowd of lancers present being a record one. A large number of patrons were attired in garments reminiscent of childhood, and much amusement- was created by those who acted the part for which they wcr c dressed. By popular vote prizes were awarded to Mrs Tweedy and Miss Lockie (twins) and to Mr T. Bradley. A featurfc of the ball was the exhibition of Russian dances by Miss E. Greenam. Rcynish’s orchestra provided spirited music .md Mr H. L. Goodall carried out the duties -of MC. . The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Dolly Fry and Mr P. Littlejohn. A delicious home-made supper was dispensed by the ladies’ committee.

Secretarial, did ies in connection wth (he party and bid! were capablv tarred out by Mr L Evans.