BALFOUR NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22731, 6 November 1935, Page 4

BALFOUR NOTES

FANCY DRESS PARTY.

(From Our Correspondent.)

On Friday evening the local hall was the scene of a very enjoyable children’s fancy dress party, run by the local Plunket Society. After the parade, the following programme was staged:— Pianoforte solo, Mr A. Tregonning; game by the school children; solo, Master Greville Henderson; rhythmic leaping by the school children; pianoforte solo, Miss F. Lidaell; tunnel ball, by the school children; recitation, Master Stuart Grant; Jolly Miller, by the school children; recitation, Phyllis Cowie; quartette (pianoforte) by four pupils of Mr A. Tregonning, proved quite a novelty, the eight hands playing at once. Those taking part were: Misses F. Liddell (primo), G. Cowie (secondo), L. Baird (terzo) and J. McMath (quarto); chorus, school children; play, “The Little Old Woman,” by infant children; selection, Balfour Pipe Band.

Mr R. T. Wilson then called on Nurse White to present the prizes to the prize-winners of the various sections. Girls.—One year to five years: D. McDonald (fairy; boys, one year to five years. A. Henderson (baker); girls, five years to eight years, R. West (cavalier) ; boys, five years to eight years, L. Alexander (wounded soldier); girls, eight years to 13 years, F. Liddell (King of Hearts); boys, eight year to 13 years, T, Lamb (chinamun); best girls’ paper costume, D. Scobie (Early Victorian); best boys’ papers costume, A. Alexander (clown); girls’ most original costume, E. Rasmussen (pillar box); boys’ most original costume, R. Orr (Maori); best couple, Master M. Orr and Miss P. Cowie (Dutch pair with tulips); consolation, Master J. Orr and Miss G. Cowie (bride and bridegroom); special prize, girls, Olive Anderson (witch); special prize, boys, Bruce Rennie (carpenter); youngest competitor, D. Marshall (the little sister). Mrs J. Marshall, president of the Lumsden branch, spoke a few words of thanks to the Balfour branch, complimenting them on their very successful evening. Supper provided by the members was then handed round, after which a short dance was held, music for this being supplied by Messrs Rennie and Hickey (piano), Boyle (accordian). Messrs A. Liddell and W. Weavers were M.C.’s. P.W.M.U.

The monthly meeting of the Balfour branch was held on Friday. Miss Martin presided. Mrs Todd read a missionary letter from Sister Annie of Ruatahuna, telling of her work and her experiences there. Miss Martin read a paper from the Rev. Budd of Jagadahri, also a circular from the Rev. James Gray, entitled “Snapshots of Presbyterianism in New Zealand.” Mrs Keir provided afternoon tea. Miss N. Condon, Alexandra, spent a few days last week as the guest of her uncle, Mr M. Casey.