A WONDERFUL NIGHT.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1924, Page 3

A WONDERFUL NIGHT.

TDK CHILDREN EXCEL. Tn connection with the annual hospital benefit, tile ('ll ihlicn.s' night at the Drill Hall last evening was a wonderful Micros', in the matter of even attendance eclipsing that ol the adult evening, while in the way of fancy costumes. the children far excelled their seniors It wa- a brilliant display and altogether a wonderful night for tlio kiddies. Mothers and friends must

have exercised great ingenuity in de vising many of the costumes. Then were not less than 10') children presell and .scores of them were in fancy cos

tutue. A.-, a .spectacle it was one of tin- brightest- and best m-cii here and was a credit to all concerned. Crowds of adults were present —) rohuhly net less tiI,III another :|PQ people at least, so that standing room only was tinorder i j the evening till the night was far adv.-meed, and the juveniles began to n-ake their exit.

In the early part of the evening dancing and munliing entertained tie juveniles who were all merry am bright, ami their enthusiasm lommuniealed itself to till' audience, so the the air became electric with excitement and created a very animated gatherin' indeed. The <li.si lay of frocks was exceedingly line, drawing expressions of Kiirpiiso and delight horn the onlookers. There were nmnv novelties in cos-

tumes. and these of course call.much tun. Chatter and laughter fill the air. and the whole scene was moving spectacle of pleasure and i light. The greatest interest was ~lae in the tiny tot-r who were present considerable numler.s clad in fan garb of various creations. There v.; hilt lorll ie». rainbows. mint Indie

f-ti| id>. soldiers, sailors, drum-main wireless experts, islanders, nativi posters and what not. a. veritable d play of color and movement, it woe lie hitrd to eelij.se. Hokitika certain lid itself proud last night, and imide tally helped the Westland llnspit

funds veiy materially. The receipts the first, night are sai to have a| proximatvil £10!) at- least and last night- the phenomenal annum of £■!(> were taken. After deduct in - expenses, and adding the Governmen t salfsidy ol £ for £. tie- funds of ill. i list it ut inn should heuetit to the exten of lully 22-70 11 nite a worth while re stilt. The judges had a diflii ult- task set it awarding the prizes, and the ladies am gentlemen >o kindly ailing would no be envied their task. The decision.Were quickly made and were well reecived. I* wits not possible to olitaii tin- lull | : ):-:<■ list, hut ns far as mule he obtained from the ollh-ials. the fol low ing is t In- list : Rest dre-scd girl, under seven: .MisX. Duncan (Marly Victorian!: boy. Toby Thomas. (Cupid). Rest dressed girl over seven: A. Lynn (Rainbow >; boy. Max Coulson (Rajah). .Most, original girl: M. Sumner and J. Rutland equal (both vegetables!; hoy A. [iarrowmnn (wireless). Special |rizcs: M. Reid (Zieglci and Coy); L. Leslie ( Rrinn-nm ion ; I). Cagney (Indian). All the children tinder seven in fancy costume received |U'iz'-.x it Iso. During the evening the juvenile l Were served with supper, there being several relays to dispo-e of the miniher present, a.iul before leaving for home, the children were tegaled will a bag of .sweets. Supper was servealso to (lie adults, v.lio remained for : winding-up dame, and about midnight fully 2-70 adults were enjoying themselves. excellent music being eoiitribut e.l by .several volunteer piayers. The whole function was an outstanding sur.iess rcllceting the greatest credit, on the Indies (ommittee and al" eonrernetl in tonU ihtiting to the won <l.i-r lit I. display which marked this not able event, of the vear.