THE PRINCE’S RINK.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1065, 4 August 1910, Page 17

THE PRINCE’S RINK.

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL. Prince’s Rink presented an animated spectacle on Friday evening, when the floor was devoted to a children’s fancy dress carnival. The little ones were very much in evidence, entering into the spirit of things with as much enthusiasm as their elders- It is wonderful what control over the skates some of the mites have, and, prettily attired in picturesque costume, they afforded plenty of interest to the hundreds of onlookers. Prince’s Rink, spacious as it is, is always well filled, but on particular occasions such as this, it is difficult to get in at all, so great is the demand for seats. During the evening M. Gonard, in company with Miss Evelyn Harvey . (a pupil) gave an interesting exhibition of graceful skating, at the conclusion of which M. Gonard, in recognition of Miss Harvey’s remarkable skill and dexterity, presented her, through Mrs. Sharman, with a handsome gold medal- Amusing displays were given by Messrs. Long and Fulton, while “ Jumbo’.’ added his share to the’ proceedings, his gyrations being loudly applauded. : . ■ ' Mamie Wilkie, a tiny mite, quaintly representing “ Mary had a Little Lamb,” was awarded the prize for the smallest child skater, a yellow “ butterfly” running her up. Mr. Long, as “ The Catch of the Season,” secured a special prize as the tallest skater in the ring, hfb name not belying him (6ft 7%in). Other prizes awarded were: Best fancy dress for girls aged 16 or less, Doris Cameron, ditto, for girls aged 10 or less, Rita Henley; best fancy costume for boys aged 16 or less, Donald Walter; ditto, for boys aged 10 or less, Kismet Wragge; most comical costume, Laurence Ivil (a special prize was awarded to Master Lewis); most graceful skater (girls), Miss Alexandra; ditto (boys), Master James; ditto (child, aged 10 or less), Bettie Sharman and Master Fuller tiedDuring an interval M. Gonard, who has the enjoyment of the little ones

at heart,, regaled them with chocolates —an item which was fully appreciated, needless to say. . “ Black and White” was the ordei’ of things on Tuesday evening, another successful gathering being held. Amongst other attractions, that popular entertainer, Mr. Allan McElwain, gave a humorous selection, “ How Uncle Josh Learned to Skate,” which evoked much laughter. On Friday the children’s carnival will be repeated, when several attractive novelties are to be introduced, and special prizes awarded.