FOR PLUNKET FUNDS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 144, 19 June 1936, Page 2

FOR PLUNKET FUNDS

SHIPWKECK MOVIE BALL Wanganui has learned to look forward with much interest and a pleasurable sense of •coming enjoyment to the annual ball held in aid of the Plunket Society. This year the coming “Alovie Shipwreck Ball,” to be held on Monday next, bids fair to eclipse all previous efforts. A brilliant decorative scheme, in keeping with the occasion, will be a special feature. The spacious dance floor will resemble the deck of a sinking ship and will present many unique salt-sea features. Airs H. D. Robertson is a brisk president of the Plunket Society and this fact, together w r ith good attendances at the meetings and plenty of enthusiasm displayed by the ball committee and the willingness of everybody 1 ‘to do things,” promises well for the function. A meeting to further the arrangements was held on Tuesday, when Mr C. G. Russell presided. Plans were discussed fully. Nautical decorations will predominate and will include everything pertaining to a ship, as well as an elaborate scheme of lighting and decorative canopy overhead. On the foredeck of the ship will be stationed the Palais Orchestra, including the city’s leading instrumentalists. Airs Keesing is in/charge of the supper arrangements. The portents are that the ball will be very successful, and as cheery an event as ever. From rumours which have come my way there will be a large number of dancers in shipwreck and fancy costumes; also dressed to represent film stars, and among the many movie costume characterisations will be Norma Shearer, Gladys Swarthout. Irene Dunne, Bebe Daniels, Grade Fields, Shirley Temple, Ginger Rogers, and Claudette Colbert. The name ‘‘Shipwreck Movie Ball” gives great scope for originality in costume. Those who participate in the evening’s fun and frolkc also know that they will be assisting, by their presence at the ball, a great movement for the good of humanity. Arrangements have been made for the accommodation of onlookers who will be admitted at a charge of 2s 6d to view the dancing and the variety of costumes. The following is the prize list:—Best impersonation female movie star; best impersonation male movie star; best impersonation couple movie stars; best group of four from any picture; best shipwreck costume (male); best shipwreck costume (female) : least expensive costume (male); least expensive costume (female); prettiest lady, first prize; most grotesque (man), first prize; most original (man); most original (lady); best fancy dress irrespective of movie or shipwreck (lady and gentleman). One of the features of the evening will be the side-shows under the supervision of Air C. Swan and Air E. Lind, who will be assisted by nautical lads ia an endeavour to add gaiety to the proceedings. A ‘‘shute the shute” will be erected and those who a l tended the last Plunket ball will remember the fun it caused then, but this year. 1 am informed, there will be no “nails” to ruin frocks and costumes. At midnight dancers will celebrate the birthday of H.AI. the King by drinking a loyal toast and in song and dance. Aliss Eva Matthews and her dancers will perform a flag dance which will be in keeping with th.g event. There is no need for you girls to attend in purely shipwreck vostume. Any impersonation of a film star will be suitable and in all 14 first prizes and IS second and third prizes will be awarded. Remember Alonday night at 8.30 is rhe time and the Drill Hall the scene of the biggest and most jovial shipwreck yet witnessed by Wanganui dancers.