PATUTAHI NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18765, 23 July 1935, Page 2

PATUTAHI NEWS

fancy dress ball (Herald Correspondent.) Last Friday overling all roads led to the I’atu.tahi Hall. Uie occasion being the school’s annual fancy dress ball. The function had been taken up enthusiastically l>v both children ai}d parents, with the result that accommodation was taxed to the utmost long before the commencement, of the programme. Detailed arrangements were carried out to the letter, and the clockwork precision with which many sittings of supper were dispensed, reflected great credit upon the willing band of helpers in that department. A full measure ot praise was bestowed on Mr. C. Walsh, who was responsible for the decoration of the. ballroom, which was transformed for the occasion with greenery, making an artistic setting for tho many colorful costumes of the children, iliaiiks Avere due also to Mr. A. C. McGaveston for conveying parents and children irom Ngatapa and Waitnhi. . Music was provided by Mrs. Menzies. .extras being contributed. bv Mr. L. Thpdev. ’ . , . , The arrival of Misses. A.. R-itclne andD. Wilson as a nigger couple, “Sarah and Sambo.’' was * the signal for out bursts of merriment from all; while the eccentric dances and tumbling stunts ot Messrs. John and Mick Thodey, who appeared as.Jaelc Tars ashore, forth rounds of applause from file youngsi ns. A pleasing feature 'was tlu- large number of parents present, which amply 'demonstrated that the district has the welfare of the school at heart.

After the grand march, winch presented a gav spectacle, a comprehensive programme* of children’s dances', was carried out, there being no dull morKents. After the juveniles had been regaled at a sumptuous supper provided almost entirely by the parents, the adult members occupied the.floor until a late hour. As a result of the effort, the school funds will be considerably augmented. The following vycro amongst the young folk present: —Joyce . Jones (Plaza Girl), A'oln Lange (.Christmas Bells), Peggy McDermott (Red, White and Blue), Jean Monteith (Highland Lassie), Margaret. Bobh (Red Cross Nurse), Ora Stewart, Julia Reid, Pamela Clark (Flower Girl), Patricia McFarlane (Fairy), Catherine McDermott (Harlequin), Beatrice Bilham (Dutch Boy), Juno Ilarvey, Beverley Smith (Pierrette), Lillian Stewart (Hawaiian Dancer), ..Betty Brooker (Austrian Peasant), Joy Bryson (Easter]) Lady), Pearl Jones, Joan Knight (Gipsv), Grace Lange, Eileen Ritchie (A Dash of Scotch), Alma Schroder, Lorna Serngg (Early Victorian), Elizabeth Stewart, Margaret Mullooly (Indian Squaw), Joan Herniman (Rose Bloom), Muriel Atkins (Nurse), Irene Barber, Violet Braybrook, Mildred Dolman, Diana Sewell, Leslie Baty (Hindoo), Geoffrey . .Burlaud, Leo Butler, Patrick Hade, Na ..Halbert, Desmond McGrannachan, Desmond Sargent, I.loyd Williams, Allan Worsnop, Fred Bryson, Robert Cameron. Ray Fade, Clifford Jones, Allan Poeock, Wilbur .'.Benner (Bandit), Gordon Stubbing* (Cowboy), Robert Sefton (After the .Match), Pe.t.er Mc>kr;kuk>,'- Xfr.ocu'i

Basil McFarlane, Matrdoch MeFarlane (Cowbov), Mauf'ecn Pattie Lawlor. iJovee. Green, Vera Green, Joan Mulfp,oly FJoyQ, Shirley •Worsnop CSJnrlnV Knight (Ke'wpie), Marie Sewell (SeotcF. Thistle), Colleen Baty (Witch), Anne Allans • (Bluebffd), Alton Atkins {Folly), Yconne. Williams (Frivolity), Both Ctinieion (Pierrette), Kathleen Vv'ai'taiki (Sailor Roy),, Pamela Jaelcj son (Japanese Lady), . Wail taiki '(lndian), Peter., Bods (Dutc’f Boy), Donkins Ellis {Chinese), .Ton) Atkins {.Pierrott),-Stewart .Monteiili (Clown), Geoffrey Robb (Indian), Edna Lange (Red, White and Blue,! Tom Atkins, Winnie Stewart, Ashloy Braybrook, Solomon Tamatea, Joey Smiler, Eva Schroder, Keg Jones, Duleie Barber (Gipsy), Alexa Cooper (Old Fashioned Lady), June Dods (Pierrette), Inly Edwards, Mary Green (Daffodil), Patricia Maiison (Early Victorian), Audrey Morrow, Eileen Seragg (Might), .Olivo Tamatea (Indian Girl), Zona Worsnop (Gipsy), Vera Ladd (Early Victorian), ElVa McLoughlin, Lionel Atkins, Ewan Cameron, Allen Green, Frank Love, Pat McGrannaehan, Willie Reid, Tipene Tamatea, Eaev Tuhoo, and Matthew r Tawea.

Molly But lor (Pierrette), Joan Braybrook (Bed Riding Hood), Un:i Bridgland (Mother Goose), Margaret Cameron (Dolly Kingi (Hawayaii ißaVcOr), Millie Tamat'ca (Jingle Bells), Hinc Terekia (Schoolgirl), Moira Wells (Hungarian Girl), Gay Jackson, Tilly Tupara, Ralph Jones (Schoolboy)’, Derek Min ah i, Jim Ritchie, Sydney Smiler, Stewart ,iiobb (Knave of Hearts), Rex chan,,iWereta Smiler, Betty Hane Smiler, Patricia Atkins/ (DutcJ. Girl), Joan Brookes (Dryad), Iris Hills, Mary McDermott (Pompadojr), Alice Jsaggers (Toy Soldier), Girlie ‘Tupara (Old'W&hino), Peggy Waddell (Ballet Dancer), John Brodie, Colin Bull (Cowboy), Douglas Cameron, Trevor Cooper (Gipsy), Gordon Cameron (Sailor), lan Atkins, and Brian Atkins. i '

The following were amongst the adults present: Mr. and Mrs. J. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. AlcGrannachan, Mrs. It. Bade, Mrs. E. B...ltejttaer, Mrs. L. Baty, , Mrs. C. B. .Buriand, Mr. and Alrs.-P. Butler, Mrs'. WorSnop, Mr. and Airs., W. AT.' Atkins) ,Mfs.' Li '.Dolman, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ilerniman, Mrs. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lange, Mrs. McDermott, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Monteith,..A(r. and .Mrs. ‘J. - Robb* Air. and Mrs. L. ■ Knight, Mr. jjfid Mrs." H. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. EV-Schroder,.Mr. and Mrs. C. Scraggy Mr. .pnd Mrs. M. D. Mullooly, Mr. and Mrs. T. F.ade, jun., Mr.and Mre.,T. Fade, sen,,'. Mr. and Mrs. Bridglaaid, Mr. and Mrs. C. Walsh, Mrs. 1 Saggers, -Mr: and Mrs. F. Schroder, Mr. and Mrs. G. Harvey. Mrs. Stubbings, "Mrs! Lawton, Mrs. B. Brown, Mrs. G, Stewart, Mrs. P. TV Pairie, Mrs. B. Kingi, Mrs. H. Waitaiki, Mr. and Mrs. T. Peel, Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wells, Mrs. F. Ladd,/ Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson, Mrs. T. W. Sewell, Mrs. McFnrlane, Mrs. E. D. Bilham, Mr. and Mrs. G. Dods, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. Cusack. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Air. and Mrs. H. Copper, Mr. and .Mrs. C. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. A. Waddell, Air. and Mrs. Saggers, Mr. and Airs. Walker, Airs. W. A. Cooper,, Airs. D. Rogers, Mr. and Airs. ,J. Malison, Air. and Airs. T. J. McLonghJin, and Mrs.' R. ,A. Atkins.

.Misses A. Ritchie, B. and F. Lange, M, Butler, C. Lyons, 0. Atkins, K. Bryson. J. Eade, P. and L. Brookcr, X. and AI. Bryson, At. and .0. AlcGrannachan, J. Alanson, M. Stubbings, Aterle Morrow, T. Gillies, I. Speight, 11. Waitaiki, J. Stewart, M. Walsh, E. Baty, Nina Herniman, AI. Cooper, T.. Cooper, A- Brfiyhrook, ,D... Wilson/ and N. Cooper. Messrs. J. AIcF. CJaeher, H. It. Bull, R. Bright, A,,Hills.. Jones (3), J. Ladd, P. and G. Lyons, J. Knox; K;; Collins, S. Tamatea, H. Campbell. X. Power, K. Clifford, AI. Walsh, D. Gallagher, \

C. nnd-.fc. McGrannachnn, Ritchie! T. and B. Brodie, 'Green (2), t. Gurkort, S. Wofsnop. TF. Hide. 0. Leo hie, G. Terito. P. Edw wards,. W. .T. Cameron, J. Cooper, and P. Garland. S. Hope, J.. C. Jennings. Worsnop. j,. Speight, F. •aids. R. EdDohertv, K.