SCHOOL BALL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 253, 25 October 1937, Page 12

SCHOOL BALL

GAY SCENE AT SANSON. The Sandon Town Hall was the seene of a happy and successful function last Thursday night, the event being the annual fancy dress ball of the Sanson School. The manner in which the little gaily dressed dancers carried out the programme of dances showed that they had taken a keen interest during the time they had been trained. Numerous compliments were paid to the teachers, Mr. J. W. Beattie and Miss Z. Ralfe on the result of their work. In addition to the local school children, a number from other schools swelled the numbers and all had a jolly time. There was also a large attendance of parents and others who spent the latter part of the evening in dancing. Beautiful bouquets, made by Mrs. A. Hope, were presented to Mrs. Beattie and Miss Ralfe by Merle Richardson. The programme carried out consisted of the following dances by the senior pupils: Rufty Tufty; plain Scottische; Black Nag; spot waltz; military two step; Polonaise; Maxina; Monte Carlo; Gathering Peascods; Gay Gordons; Destiny Waltz and Valeta. The junior pupils’ contribution was: “Will you please be my Partner”; “Cobblers Dance”; Polonaise; Ribbon dance; Monte Carlo; Merry Go Round and “See Our Little Hands.”

The grand march, the first event on the programme was particularly well performed and proved most interest-

After the dances the children were treated to a lavish supper, which was provided by an energetic ladies’ committee.

At a suitable juncture, the chairman of the school committee, Mr. F. S. Collier addressed the parents and children. In his opening remarks Mr. Collier said it was very pleasing to see such a splendid attendance of the parents, which showed that they had the interest of the children and the school at heart.

“It has been particularly pleasing to see the display of the children” said Mr. Collier “and I am sure all will agree that it reflects to the credit of the training by the teachers.”

‘‘ln a function of this kind, there is always a lot of work to be done by those interested in the welfare of the school and in this connection I would like to thank the ladies’ committee and all parents who have generously donated the supper and prizes for the fancy dances. I also wish to specially thank Mrs. E. N. Butler for providing the music for the children’s dances. At the conclusion of his remarks the chairman asked the children to give three cheers for the teachers, which was heartily responded to. Among those present in fancy dress costume were: —Nancy McConachie, witch; Doris Pearce, Old English Lady; Joan Coleman, Romany girl; Jean Sievers, gipsy; Marie Tostevin, private nurse;, Dora Bishop, Karitane nurse; Faith Butler, “Little Baggy Breeches; Neri Bishop, Winter in England; Jean Cole, Red Cross Nurse; Margaret Buckeridge, flower girl; Cliff Bishop, tennis; Jack Lawrence, sportsman; Ross Telford, cowboy; Alfred Seivers, jockey; Brian Collier, “Old Black Mammy”; Gordos Currie, jockey; Ron Scandlyn, cowboy; Paul Rowan, Chinaman; Keith Collier, “Old Black Mammy”; Gordon Patrick, cowboy; Donald McConachie, “Baggy Breeches”; Billie Lawrence, sailor; Roy Sanson, sailor; Roy Tattle, soldier; Eileen Reed, Minnie Mouse; Joan Tattle, soldier; June Eglinton, Dutch girl; Shirley Reeve, “Beautiful Lady in Blue”; Phyllis Cole, “Fairy Dyes”; Mildred Currie, flower girl; Marjorie Sanson, flower girl; Josie Scandlyn, pierrette; Zeta Cook, Cinderella; Pamela Butler, jazz pierrot; Roy Bishop, Chinese boy; Morris Meyer, monkey; Ivan Staite, Mickey Mouse; Stanley Tattle, Red Indian; Roy Cockburn, “League of Ovaltineys”; Logan Cockburn, fay soldier; Lawrence Cole, goblin; Stanley Collier, Chinese boy; Douglas McConachie, pierrot; kelvin Reeve, Lord Nelson; Keith Edmonds, clown; Kenneth Edmonds, coster; RayFagan, Mexican boy; James Young clown; Bruce Young, sailor; Jack Stevenson, “Prince Charming”; Billie Stevenson, Indian; Dawn Coleman fl ™ er girl; Beth Drew ’ Mid-Victorian child; Ross Stevenson, drum major; June Young, “Queen of Hearts”; and Lois Currie, flower girl. Others present but not in costume were- Mavis Telford, Tom Cook, Charlie Edmonds Peter Meyer, Aileen Ellerm, Blanche Bradnock, Patricia Bradnock, Victor Meyer, and Nora Richardson.