CHILDREN'S PARTY

Opunake Times, 24 December 1946, Page 3

CHILDREN'S PARTY

OPUNAKE R.S.A. 200 KIDDIES ATTEND There were over 200 kiddies ut the ITS.A. Children’s Tarty held in the Drill Hall on 'Friday evening and at least 300 people including' the_ adults. The kiddies were everywhere and enjoyed a wonderful evening. Some of rue younger ones were a bit shy at first, but as the dancing—Polka’s, “Nuts and May’ and others—was introduced, they soon joined in and with the entrance of Father Christmas, “produced’’ by the magician, Mr. L. Brennan, there was no holding any of them back. A gift from the Christmas tree, supervised by “Santa,” lollie scrambles, a lovely supper oi jelly and lee Cream, soft drinks, cakes and sandwiches, with a bag of chocolate toffee sticks for each child, made the night a memorable one for the kiddies, and provided no small measure of entertainment and amusement for Mum and Dad. Mr. L. Brennan, was surrounded by kiddies throughout his item, and the other items were all very well received. The programme was : Songs : Miss Katherine Affleck, “Seranata,” “Love’s Dream.” Mrs. Vincent, accompanist. Tap Dancing: -Beverley Morris, Sailors Hornpipe: Barbara Jackson. Mr. D. Richards accompanist. Mr. L. Brennan, “Magic.” Song: Marie Munro, “She Shall Have Music’ and Brahms “Lullaby.” Mrs. Vincent provided the dance music. The Social committee of the R.S.A. is to be congratulated on the excellent organisation of the function. TOYS FOR HOSPITAL CAKES TO BOYS’ HOME After the Party finished the social committee of the R.S.A. found that there was a surplus of toys and home-made sponges and cakes. The committee decided to forward the toys (along with others contributed by. a number of kiddies in Domett Street) to the Public Hospital, New Plymouth., and these were despatched yesterday. The sponges and cakes, together with chocolate toffee bars were delivered to the Boys’ Home, Eltliam, on Saturday.