FANCY DRESS DANCE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18646, 15 August 1930, Page 4

FANCY DRESS DANCE

WAIMATAITAI JUNIOR PUPILS. BRIGHT SCENE IN BAY HALL. Unqualified success attended the fancy dress dance of the junior pupils of Waimataitai School in the Caroline Bay Hall last night, when some 250 pupils delighted a large attendance with many beautiful and original costumes and exhibitions of dainty dancing. The Committee of the School look to the teachers each year to provide this notable event, for not only does it prove of great value to the school funds, but it affords the children a night of recreation, and parents and friends of the school a great deal of enjoyment. The function was arranged in an excellent manner, the infants and children up to Standard 3 being paraded in two separate groups. There were expressions of genuine admiration on all sides as the little folk marched round the hall to piano , accompaniment, after which they were drafted into different classes to permit of the judges’ inspection. Mrs F. A. Raymond, Miss C. I. Shirtcliff and Messrs R. C. Hurst and W. Ramsay were not envied in their undertaking, as the majority of costumes were of a uniformly high standard, and all were worthy of a prize. The thoroughness of Waimataitai parents was reflected in the appearance of the children, while the marching, discipline and general deportment was a fine tribute to the teachers, who played such a prominent part in the preparatory arrangements. It w r ould be hard to describe the brilliance of the grand parade. Costumes of all hues were represented, effect being added to the scene by the lighting scheme introduced, and the choice decorative arrangements adopted for the hall. The basket, solo and dual dancing was nicely executed, the whole proceedings being characterised by a freshness that is always to be found at children’s functions.

After original, advertising, paper, dainty and humorous costumes had received long consideration, the judges made the following awards: — Original—Ena Bentley (Doll) 1, Myra Shelker (Carnival) 2, Claude Taylor (Old Lady) 3. Paper—Doris Cronin (Early Victorian) 1, Peggy Watson (Chrysanthemum) 2, Rona Watson (Bluebird) 3, Margaret Auty (Butterfly) 4. Humorous—Bruce Lithgow (Swagger) 1, Terence O’Brien (Footballer) 2, Burnley Walker (Why Did I Kiss That Girl?) 3.

Daintiest—Margaret Annand (Bride) 1, Noeline Tait (80-Peep) 2, Zona Jordan (Fairy) 3, Ivy Shaw (Fairy) 4. Advertisement—Jim Greig (Para Rubber Co.) 1, Gwen Saunders (Eat More Fruit) 2, Alan Shortus (Bruce’s Biscuits) 3, Monica Scales (D.1.C.) 4, Doris Cundall (Three Castles) 5. Dual—Marion and Daphne Nicol (Quakers) 1, Pam and Annette Coxhead (Dutch) 2, Norman Hole and Nancy Grant (Chinese) 3. National—(Boys): Aston Greathead (Kaffir) 1, Arthur Hook (Chinaman) 2, Bruce Cameron (John Bull) 3; (Girls): Joan Wardell (Italian) 1, Betty Campbell (Hawaiian) 2, Gladys Selwyn (Dutch) 3, Valma Howey (Gipsy) 4, Margaret Walsh (Early Victorian) 5, Marion Wood (Robin Hood) 6.

Special Prizes—Evelyn Hodson (Pink Rose), Robert Sligo (Village Blacksmith), Russell Rice (Jockey), Lily Farquhar (Highland Girl), and Alan Saunders (Ice Cream).

All children in fancy dress had their names called, and maije their bows to the audience amidst great applause. The big moment of the night, however, was when each child was presented with a box of chocolates. It is doubtful if the headmaster’s order that the chocolates were not to be opened until home was reached, was faithfully carried out. In a brief speech, the headmaster (Mr R. A. Malcolm), who presided, thanked the parents for their cooperation, and the many willing friends for their provision of supper for the children and spectators. The staff were responsible for most of the arrangements of the function, assistance being given by the Committee and ladies. The following children were in fancy dress:— Standard 3A.—Judith Barnett (Pierette); Mabel Brookland (Rose); Joyce Buckley (Clock); Eunice Caswell ( Dancing Pierette); Edna Cook (Rose); Doreen Cundall (Three Castles Cigarettes); Hazel Donald (Powder Puff;;

Mavis Eaton (Tulip); Irene Farmer (Country Cottage); Joan Farmer (Garden Wall); Lily Farquhar (Highland Lassie); Mary Flett (Fluffy Ruffles); Marie Greenwood (Bed Time); Winifred Harron (Star Fairy); Lavinia Henderson (Military Costume); Lona Hoare (Sunshine and Roses); Winifred Johnstone (Dolly Varden); Muriel Keen (Dutch Girl); Marie King (Japanese Girl); Lynette McGregor (Red Cross Nurse); Ina McLean (Elf); June McMaster (Persian Girl); Kathleen Moody (Shepherdess); Adelaide Phillips (Crossword Puzzle); Valerie Reid (Dutch Girl); Joyce Revelley (Daffodil); Joan Roberts (Winter); Edna Rogers (Evening Dress); Myrtle Sharp (Baby); Daisy Shears (Daisy); Nancy Toynbee (Rainbow Fairy); Agnes Walker (Safety First); Rona Watson (Bluebird); Connie Thomson (Spanish Girl). Standard 2A.—Merle Bennington (Wedding Cake); Tui Cliff (Hawaiian Girl); June Clifton (Dutch Girl); Beatrice Campbell (Hawaiian Maid); I Marion Dawson (Chrysanthemum); Azile Edwards (Night Fairy); Marie Home (Night Ballet); Fay Hammond (Little 80-Peep); Irene Lugg (Weldon’s Fashions); Doris Rogers (Pierrot) ; Monica Scales (D.I.C. Advertisement) ; Connie Sinclair (Chrysanthemum); Joyce McPherson (Rose); Valda McGrath (Flower Girl); James Graham (Carpenter); Billy Taylor (Nigger); Harold Segar (Indian Chief); Jim Clark (Gentleman); Duncan Nicholl (Petrol Tax); Bruce Lithgow (Swagger); Allan Harrow (Boy with the Nose); lan Menzies (Swagger); Gilbert Lewis (Black Cat); George Shears (Swagger); Eric O'Connor (Lost Luggage); Jim Gregg (Para Rubber Co.); Allan Shortus (Bruce's Biscuit Factory); Arthur Hooke (John Chinaman): Bruce O'Connor (Golliwog); Billy Southgate (Blue Boy); Jack Glover (Page Boy); Harold Pike (Robin Hood); Russell Rice (Jockey). Standard 2B. —Irene O'Connor (Fairy); Moya Crossen (Dresden Shepherdess) ; Norma Wood (Witch); Jean Sinclair (Jingle Bell); Evelyn Eaton (Bird); Valerie Scott (Baby); Betty Buckley (Daisy); Nance Smith (Peter Pan); Violet Shears (Violet); lona Wright (Balloon Girl); Jessie McKenzie (Night); Rona Hamlyn (Pierrette); Dorothy Pierce (Japanese Girl); Frank Brosnahan (Brown Elf); John Wright (Pierrot); Bob Brown (Jockey) ; Douglas Shears (Baker); Harry Watson (Soldier); Ken Roberts (Waimataitai Pierrot); Bruce Cameron John Bull); Claude Taylor (Mom from the Backblocks); Derek Larnder (Jockey); Peter Wallace (Orlando); Peter Grant (Red Indian Chief); Lloyd Clark (Robin Hood); Desmond Rush (Chas. Chaplin); Leo Rennie (Black Kewpie); Frank Cody (Elf); John Hansen (Indian); Jim Howard (Indian); John May (Pig). Standard 1A. —Margaret Walsh (Early Victorian); Gill Barnet (Folly); Joan Dawson (Rainbow); Isobel Condon (Pierrette); Valmai Howey (Gipsy Dancer); Freda Lamb (Christopher Robin); Shirley Hayne (Daylight Saving) ; Myra Shelker (Carnival); Violet Smith (Daffodil); Edie Bell (Post Boy); Isobel Wills (Bon-bon); Mary Wilford (Tom Boy); Pamela Coxhead (Dutch Girl); Glenice Cook (Fairy); Ngaire Williamson (Girl of 1850); Brenda Chappell (Caterpillar); Joan McLaughlan (Black and White Pierrot); Jean Tweedale (Tulip); Marie Stewart (Little Shamrock); Joyce Clifton (Chinese Lady); Jack Cowan j (Pierrot); lan McLeod (A Black Cat); ' Aston Greathead (Nigger); Cecil And- | erson (Cook, R.M.S. “Orford”); Mauri ice McConnell (Gipsy); Terence O’Brien (The Timaru Disaster); Pat i Knowles (Clown); Leslie Clark (Jest--1 er); Jim Duncan (Pirate); Donald ; Hulston (Clown); Joyce Foster (Daffodil); Dorothy Johnson (Poppy); Elsie Tate (Poppy). Infants.—Elo Bentley (Doll in Box); Esther Major (Fairy); Shirley Hulston (Rainbow); Helen Brosnahan (Red Riding Hood); Joan Wardell (Italian); Joyce Turner (Buttercups and Daisies); Betty Graham (Night Fairy); Nancy Chapman (Old Fashioned Lady); Sheila McLaughlin (Evening Star); Lyndall Gow (Xmas Tree); Nola Hawkins (Page Boy); Margaret Auty (Fairy); Betty McPherson (Pink Rose); Frances Cross (Blue Bell); Pauline Home (Lux Soap); Spencer Clark (Page Boy); Morris Clark (Jack, the Giant Killer); John Oddie (Prince); Alick Heron (Golfer Plus 2); Neville Phillip (Old English Gentleman); Alan Saunders (lee Cream); Jack Naylor (Red Indian); Ashley England (Red Indian); Jim Henshaw (White Rabbit); Kembal Howden (Dutch Boy); Norman Edwards (Aeroplane); Bruce Shipman (Sailor); Frank King (Bowler); Stewart Tozer (Sailor); Terence Conroy (Nigger); Seph Cownihan (Mouse) ; Ronald Morris (Frog); Ernie Lyons (Flyer); Mabel Wells (Gold Leaf Tea) • Noeline Tait (Bo Peep); Evelyn Hodson (Pink Rose); Pauline Green (Dutch Girl); Annette Coxhead (Dutch); Gwen Saunders (Eat More Fruit); Doreen Turner (Palm Olive Soap); Hazel Keen (Fairy); Joy Shaw (Fairy); Pauline Holden (Powder Puff); Betty Hogg (Folly); Shirley King (Balloon); Frank Hook (Chinaman) ; Melville Drake (Century Boy); Geoffrey Greathead (Black Cat) • Tommy Samson (Jockey); Frank Dore (Footballer); Kelvin Campbell (Jazz Boy); Trevor Smythe (Old Fashioned Gentleman); Lloyd Donald (Aviation); Freida Blanch (Bee); Melva Bradshaw (Daisy); Margaret Doherty (Fairy); Betty Ross (Fairy); Dorothy Gibson (Fairy); Agnes Forrest (Orange); Derek McLeod (McKenzie Lamb); Geoffrey Toynbee (Little Boy Blue): lan Bennington (Players Please); Douglas Ward (Elf); Betty McMaster and Jock McMaster (Dutch Girl and Boy); Marion Nicol and Daphne Nicol (Puritan Boy and Girl); Norman Hull and Nancy Grant (Chinese Boy and Girl); Derek May (Powder Puff) • Nola Foster (Fairy); Frank Welford (Golliwog); Agnes Brendon (Rose); Bruce Annals (Turk); Rita Sutherland (Pierrette); Herbert Hammond (Clown); Lawrence Foster (Coalman); Ethene Cole (Military Girl); Kemble Howden (Little Boy Blowing Bubbles); Margaret Allan (Bride) • Frances Walsh (Little Bo Peep); Betty Macpherson (Pink Rose); Burnley Walker (“Why Did I Kiss That Girl?”); June Nichol (Early Victorian). The senior pupils will stage their dance to-night, when one of the features will be items from the Gazoo Band.