FUN AND FESTIVITY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 150, 27 June 1931, Page 2

FUN AND FESTIVITY

ELRICK CABARET. “Youth and pleasure” met once rni° rc e . Elri c k Cabaret, where on Thursday night last the management arranged a special evening in connection with the Welcome Week festivities. There was not a very large crowd present, owing no doubt to the number of other entertainments. Nevertheless, the evening was a great success, the music by Stone’s Orchestra added to the enjoyment of those present. Later in the evening balloons were let free, and the room presented a scene of carnival, reflected by the colours of the modern frocks worn bv the ladies present. During the evening two items were presented by the pupils of the Wright. School of Dancing. Both of these showed the excellent training the dancers had received, and the dances were a treat to watch. The first was the ‘Cheer-up Ballet, and provoked enthusiastic applause for f be excellent patter w r ork of the dancers. Most original work was shown in this dance, and the twelve girls all worked together to perfection, making a bright stnappy number. The soloist, George Allan, also took part with great credit. Gasps went up when the lights were put out and a spot-light picked out. two dancers on the floor. Apaches, in their dark striking costumes, danced the thrilling Apache Dance so popular with cabaret patrons. This dance was given by Miss Gwen O’Mahoney and Air George Allen, who were enthusiastically applauded. The names of the ballet-dancers were Misses Nancy and Baby Bridges, Stella Vernon, Elsie Vare, Pat Dickson. Nola Burns, Vera Campbell, Emily Shepherd, Madeline Smith, Gwen O’Mahoney, Rita Anderson and Sheila Dyer. The inspiring music played by Mr Nevelie James helped to make both dances successful. Among those who attended the cabaret during the evening were M.rs H. Whyte, flamingo pink moire and net; Airs Claude Smith, flame and green floral georgette; Airs R. McGregor, sunset pink georgette; Mrs R. J. Seal, frilled frock of green and flame tulle, Oriental bridge coat to tone; Alisscs D. IDoig, green taffeta and flame tulle; Angland; Af. Williams, green and rose floral georgette; Lee Swan, cameo and rose taffeta with rose tulle; V. Healey, rose lace and silver brocade; M. E. Thomson, pale green flowered net over tangerine; E. Wright, black satin, wit a blue and silver beading; C. Jackson, rose and shell pink georgette; J. Sykes, turquoise blue taffeta: S. Latham, black floral georgette; S. Armstrong, primrose georgette; M. Alexander everley) • ivorv chantilly lace and satin: D. Jensen,‘ scarlet net appliqued with velvet flowers; Missen, black lace and taffeta; H. Missen, lotus blue taffeta; T. Mitchell, scarlet georgette; M. Long, apricot pink lace with blue ribbon girdle; N. Wright, white lace with brilliant trimming;- L Sykes, uust-bluc C Rhimes turquoise blue net; G. I roti, ivorv crepe,-do-chine; S. Richardson, turquoise taffeta; J. Swan, ivory taffeta and gold velvet bridge coat; M. Meuli, blue floral taffeta; and and Messrs C. aGrdner, J. Carr. H. Whyte, R. Nelson, 11 Edmondson, T. Aitchison, Seal, Udy, E. Richardson. T. Paterson, A. Graham, V. Latham, G. Nicol, Sutch. Waring, AL Abbott. Turner, ’Mcßae, E. Foster and K. Cave. SURPRISE PARTY A. very enjoyable surprise party was taken io the home of Mrs 1 . Wood, Gonville, recently to celebrate the birthday of Air H. Hartnell. The guests were happily entertained with dancing and games. The largo birthday cake which adorned the supper table was cut. by the guest of honour. After a delicious supper had been partaken of dancing was resumed. During the evening Mr Hartnell was presented with a birthday gift. The presentation was made by Air Stevens on behalf of those nresent. Among the guests were Misses A . Wood, Hammond, M. Spurdle, G. Smith, P. Spencer, V. Madeley, B. Lattimore, Ta Kiss, Messrs H. Hartnelll. T. Stevens, AL Irwin, L. Brandon. N. Barlow. G. Smith, G. Thompson, J. Hammond, H. Spurdle, E. Greener, B. Britton. Early Settlers. In the list of early seniors publil,e-1 yesterday, Airs Jas. Ellis, 61 Duncan Street (1869) should have read Air .1:1% Ellis, 51 Duncan Street (.1869); Mrs D. McFarlane should have read Mr D. McFarlane and Air Calmont should have read Mr George Caiman, 9 Keith Street.

FAREWELL FUNCTION Air B. E. Mills, assistant-manager for New Zealand u/ the Atlantic Union Oil Company, Limited, who has left for an extended holiday of 5 months in U.S.A., was recently given a farewell by the fellow members of the staff at Wellington when a very successful cabaret evening was held in the Scorching Bay cabaret in Air and Mrs Mills’ honour. The cabaret was appropriately decorated for the occasion with th 3 company’s colours predominating. A special feature of the decorations was the working model emblematical of a typical New Zealander’s “Au Kevoir.” The music was supplied by Perihama’s famous all Alaori Orchestra and typical Maori welcome songs and hakas were quite a feature of the evening. Among those present were: —Air E. G. Martin, general manager for Now Zealand, and Airs Alartin; Mr H. O. Wiles, Auckland divisional manager; Air J. A. Philp, Christchurch divisional manager; Air W. E. J. Blakiston. Wellington divisional manager; and other executives of the company, together with numerous friends. Air Mills was presented with a magnificent casket made of speciallychosen and matched New Zealand woods, and Airs Afills a set of cakeforks with handles of New Zealand greenstone surmounted by a Maori God’s head in silver, enclosed in a casket of New Zealand woods. Their young daughter received a handsome silver spoon of entirely New Zealand craftsmanship. Afuch of the success of the evening was due to Air G. R. Wtir, who made a most capable host. BAND OF HOPE DUBLIN STREET MEETING. V meeting of the Dublin Street Band of Hope was held in the schoolroom on Alonday. The programme was: Misses Ellen Longstaff, Zelnia While, Dorothy Longstaff, Audrea Hayward and Jewel Cave (recitations), Joy Jenkins (song), Master Noel and Arthur Barns (recitation), Edward Kendall (song), Air C. Gregg (song), Misses F. Ellis and C. Nichol (pianoforte duet). A very interesting address was given by the Rev. J. A. Grocott.