CHILDREN’S BALL

Northland Age, Volume III, Issue 33, 26 August 1931, Page 4

CHILDREN’S BALL

IN AID OF SPORTS FUND A Children’s Ball, the proceeds from which are to be donated to the School Sports fund, was held at’the Fairburn Hall on Thursday evening last. The hall was filled to its capacity, kndthe sum of £ls was taken at the door. Mesdames Hicks, P. Atkinson, and W. S. Stevens acted as judges, and Mr. W. J. Christensen was the M.C. The Versatile Trio played the dance music and were accorded a rousing reception. At 9.30 supper was served to the children and on resuming the grown-ups took the floor. Prizes were awarded as follows — Ruby Christensen, best hired costume. Joan McCarthy, most original. Audrey Christensen and Richmond Coulter tied for best home made costume. Olive Thomas best visitor’s costume. Joyce Christensen and Willie Larkins won the Monte Carlo waltz. Mr. Hilton, head master, thanked all those who had co-operated with the teachers in making the function a success. Mr. T. J. Coulter spoke on behalf of the School Committee Following are the costumes — Cynthia Boulter —daffodil, RayBoulter —Rose, Ruby Christensen —night, Theda Christensen — cabaret dancer, Joyce Christensen —Hawaiian girl, Joan Christensen —eastern ladv, Audrey Christensen —pompadour picette, Myrd Christensen—Christmas tree, Eloa Coulter —rising sun, Norma Coulter—Christmas cracker, Clarice Coulter —butterfly, Valma Champion —ruffles, Tui Dawson —pansies, Ena Dawson —zinnias, Olga Edwards —imp, Olive Gardiner —pierette, Delphine Gardiner—folly, Joan McCarthy—Chinese lantern, Edna Rogers—rose, Grace Parker — window, Lorna Tracey—fluff and ruffles, Olive Thomas —hawaiian girl, Nancy Atkinson—reel of cotton.

Neville Atkinson —white rabbit Ross Buckingham—nigger, Richmond Coulter —black cat, Grayson Edwards —cowboy, Ormond Edwards —knave of diamonds, Lyall Fisher —page boy, Trevor Gardiner —shiek, Julius Gardinet —bedtime, Ralph Gardiner —jack in the box, Clarence Hoskin — sailor, Clive Metcalfe —Old English gentleman, Athol Metcalfe — zoo, Allen Parker—black and white, Reg Parker —convict, Percy Rogers—nigger, Malcolm Rogers —setting sun, Bobbie Tracey—red Indian, Wally Wells—clown, Jackie Wallace —pirate, Willie Larkins —clown.