FANCY DRESS RINK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 658, 9 June 1882, Page 2

FANCY DRESS RINK.

The novelty of holding a fancy dress rink ball in Ashburton had the effect last evening of bringing out a large number of “ rinkers,” as well as a fair proportion of the public to witness the proceedings, notwithstanding the terribly wet state of the weather and muddy roads. Through the indefatigable exertions of Mr Henry Zander, the hon. secretary and M.C., the whole affiir was a pronounced success from beginning to end. The various dances for those on the skates were very fairly performed. The polonaise, in which fully twenty couples took part, were effectively danced, and appeared to immensely please the audience. The polka, however, in the case of those who were novices at “ rinking,” was rather more amusing than graceful. The falls, which were distinctly heard, were not too frequent, but when one occurred a cheerful laugh from the audience seemed to inspire fresh speed to the fallen skater, when once more on the wheels. Miss Shury and Mr H. Zander led off the polonaise. After this a polka, polonaise, quadrille, and Highland schottische were “ rinked,” and then the more familiar dancing was indulged in up till 1 o’clock, everyone taking part, and enjoying themselves to the utmost. In regard to the fancy dresses, they were all very tasteful. Amongst those of the ladies we noticed the “French flag,” “ Vivandiere,” “Gipsy,” “Colleen Bawn,” “Equestrienne,” “Josephine,” “ Soubrette.” “ French Fishwife,” “The Rink,” “ The Romp,” “Red White and Blue,” and “ Red Riding Hood.” The most conspicuous among the gentlemen were the “ Ace of Hearts,” “ Sultan,” “ Negro Minstrels,” “Clown,” “Jockeys,” “ Sailors,” “ Comical Negro,” “ American Indian,” 1 ‘Volunteer Officer,” “Huntsman,” “ Admiral,” and “ A Turk.” The ladies and gentlemen who played the dance music were very successful, and to Mrs Douglas and Miss Gates particularly the thanks of the Committee are due. Mr Elston was very assiduous in his duties as caretaker. We are glad to find

that the proceeds of the evening amount to more than LlO after paying all expenses, which sum has been handed over to the Library Committee. The following is, as near as possible, a correct list of the ladies and gentlemen in fancy dress:— Miss N. Shury, The Rink ; Miss S. Shury, The Colleen Bawn ; Miss H. Shury, Red Riding Hoed ; Miss Kidd, Spring ; Miss Saunders, Equestrienne; Mrs Hill, Red, White, and Blue ; Mrs Crisp, French liag; Mrs Curtis, Frencl Fishwife ; Mrs Morris, Soubrette, 17tl Century ; Miss Hurrell, Gipsy ; Misi Friedlander, Josephine; Miss Rogers Romp; Miss Harvey, Snow ; Miss T Moss, Red Cross Nurse ; Miss E. Moss Parlormaid; Miss B. Wilkie, Flower Girl F. Shury, British Seaman ; C. Wrough ton, Footballer ; D. Zander, Wolf am Turk ; H. Zander, Sultan and High lander; W. Zander, Prince; R Zander, Negro Minstrel ; A. Fried lander, Clown ; J. Fooks, Negro Minstrel J. Permain, Cavalier, 14th Century ; I F. Andrewes, Hussar; R. Hart, Jockey W. Hutchinson, Jockey; H. D. Brett Comical Negro ; W. Evans, Mrs Tootie Quinlan, Ace of Hearts ; B. Stewart Scotchman; G. Pearce, Sailor (threi sheets in the wind) ; Stephens, Armei Constabulary ; E. Saunders, Huntsman W. Zouch, Admiral; Wilkie, Page, 14tl Century ; H. Stephenson, Sailor ; R Elston, American Indian ; St G. Douglas Volunteer Officer.