Fancy Dress Carnival.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 381, 9 October 1908, Page 2

Fancy Dress Carnival.

IN AID OF THE COTTAGE

•HOSPITAL FUND. Thejabove event, which has been the subject of much talk of late, eventuated at tho latter end uf last week and it is gratifying to know that the fund in which it was in aid of beuefitted to the extent of over £lO. The programme commenced on Friday night, when there was a FANCY DRESS BALL lu Scott’s hall, at which there was a record attendance, people being present from all round the harbour, whilst Te Mata was also well repreBunted, The ball was a brilliant success in every detail and the footballers are tube congratulated upon that fact. At S.fl'J p.m. the march took place over 40 couples taking part therein, the apeotacle beiug unique and brilliant and was greatly enjoyed by many non-daucers who attended. Some of the cos'um b were particularly Htrikit/g, hut iu this c iunection we have decided not to c >ur - disaGer by attempting any description thereof—suffice it. to fifty that the ladies one and all looked charming (as usual) whilst, mere man shone more than he usually d ies. The hall itself was fransforaed, being lined with a profusion of flags, fl »wers, palms and evergreens, which altered I ho r >om almost beyond recognition. Special attention had been piii-l to the floor, which was in spleodi i order. The music was sen plied by Mrs Langley, Misses Stevens,-(’ow-ell (piituo), Messrs Aubin, Bathe, (violin) Jonalhau-(’celfo and piccolo), Mr Sam Stewart being M.O. An excelhuit supper was prov-ded, tho catering being in the hands of Messrs M* Donald and Owen. Daucing eontinned until nbuas 3 a.m., but before that timo many bad discarded their

v fancy-dresaes and donned their usual attiro. The prize for the moat becomingly dressed lady was by tho vo'e of those present, awarded to Miss Auta Hamilton. The following is a list af those it* fancy coatume, in alphabetical order, and if any names are bmmiten we apologise, for the oversight. :

Mrs J. Barret,— Ivy Mrs W. Berg.-—Highland Lassie Mrs P. Brough,—Miitress M rt* Burg, senr. t —Matt on M» Chase,—Powder and Patches -Mtss ;J>.'fowern,—Sweet Sixteen Mm P, Crotty, Artist Miss <jl. i'owuU, —Frviroh Kepnbiio Miss'L Falwiisser—lvy Mrs E. Ealwasser,—Mr* Ka» Mrs J. Falwasser, —< 'onvict Mrs Galvan, —Belle uf Now York Misg a. Hamilton,—Ariadne Miss D. Kendall (L’e Mata),— Spanish Dancer Mrs Langley,—Rad Croys Nurse Miss G. Langley,—Spanish Girl Mrs M’Hurney,—Spring Mrs Morgau,—Carman Mrs F. Newton, —Goddess of Liberty Mies O’Connor, —Joan of Arc Misa Ponui, —Fishing Girl Miss S. Scott, —Bride Mi S 8 Sircouibe, —Tambourine Girl Miss Turner, —Sailotess Mies Thompson,—Topsy Mrs Turrell, —Casino Girl Miss Tanner,—Flower Girl Mrs Wade, —Mrs Kuuparaha Miss D, Whiteombe, Japanese Girl Miss Whitcombs, —Flower Gitl E. Aubin.—N.M* Go. W. A nbrose, —B ack and White C. Barton, —Volunteer C. Berg,—Footballer F. Coworn,— Cook L Falwasser, -Sailor E. Forbes,—Volunteer W, Hunter, Black and White J. Higgins,—Old Woman T. Hetit, — Footballer I), Hamilton, —Eastern Gentleman Dr Jenkins, —Captain Absolute G. Jonathan.—Micawber W, Jerome, —Greek Prieit P. Moke, —ttauparaha W. Morgan,—Rua F. Newton junr.,—Huntsman 11. Pettit, —Chinaman K, Sircombe senr.,—Court Jester R. Sircombe junr.,—Mephistopheles W. Stanton, — Pierrot 8. Stewart, —Oddfellow W. Schreiber, —American Fleet G. Stokes, —Volunteer 8. White, —Oparau Foo!

Unfortunately Saturday was very wet, consequently the fancy dress football match did not take place. About three o’clock, however, a player, attired as » bookmaker appeared in the street, and a move was made tu Te Puru, where a ding-dong go for about 30 minutes took place. Oparau won very easily. Mr P. Brough was referee.

For the past three weeks or month lights haue appeared very frequently in the ball the reason, being the practicing of children in marches, fancy dances, etc., for the CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL,

Which came off with great eclat on i Saturday night last. The idea was originated by Mesdames Morgan and Newton, who are to be highly complimented on the efficient manner in which the children carried out the various part? allotted to them, for it proved that the teaching had been thorough. In this connection great assistance was ’received from Mrs P. Brough and Miss O’Connor, whilst Miss Cowell, as loader, was particularly good, proving the “ right lady in the right placD,’’ Before proceeding with the report of the dance a word of praise must be given to Mrs Chase who not only provided the music on the night but ahc played at the many practices. There was a large attendance of spectators on Saturday night, and the verdict of each was that the sight was something to be remembered. The first item was a Grand March—and it was a grand march, the movements in which should have been carefully noted by the adults present, (of we have never seen a grand march properly done at a bull in Kawhia, The children, dressed in various coloured dresses and suits made exactly alike, looked very pretty as they performed the various evolutions, keeping perfect time. Another feature was that they were arranged according to height, the prst two being big girls, whilst the last pair were mere toddlers. Miss Tiri Morgan displayed a sweet voice in her song, “ Why Don’t They Play With Me,” which she rendered in a I particularly pleasing manner. The Maypole Dance was prettily performed ' by 16 juvenile?, the various coloured i streamers being wound, unwound and I ra-wound withoul a single mistake beI ing made. From a spectular point of I view the best item was the Floral : March and Drill. This was performed , by 22 children and a few ladies. Each I curried a half circle, prettily decorated t • with paper flowers, and went through ' various drills and marches in a parti-1 i cularly correct manner. same : number also performed the Flag March, the Union Jacks and Stars and ; Stripes blending pleasantly. A piano- • forte duet by Mrs Chase and Miss . Cowell was well played. Of course, : between thes* items the Jabildren in- ' I joyed various dances and had a romp ( with Mr Ambrose, who was elegantly attired as a Negro. Suppur was served at 10.30, and here again the children played their parts well. Miss Cowell was M.C. Mesdames Morgan, Newton and Ohase|looked striking iu their Powder and Patches costume. The adults ,had a few dances afterwards, a ! higoly successful ball concluding at 11 80 p.m. by the singing of the Natid ial Anthem.