WEST END BALL

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 217, 13 August 1937, Page 11

WEST END BALL

LAST NIGHT’S FUNCTION

A COLOURFUL SCENE

Eagerly anticipated by young and old alike, the annual West End School ball lived up to expectations when it was held in the A. and P. Ha.ll last night. From the filst moment the programme proceeded smoothly and gaily, in a manner which bespoke .splendid organisation. In the early part of the evening the children were a charming sight, dancing with zest and unaffected enjoyment, their variety of costumes lending colour and fancy to the scene. When the adults took the floor, the “ball” still rolled merrily, and towards the conclusion, when streamers and snowballs were tossed about, and confetti was showered on the dancers, the gaiety was infectious. There was an excellent attendance.

Prior to the grand march, Mr G. Tremaine, chairman of the School : Committee, welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress (Air and Mrs A.'IS. Mansford). Mr M. H. Oram, a member of the Wanganui Education Board, and Mrs Oram, Colonel J. 11. AVhyte, also a member of the board, and the.chairmen of committees and the lie.adma.sters of other schools. He apologised for the absence of Air J. Hodgens, ALP., who 'sent a telegram conveying bis best wishes. Mr Tremaine thanked the parents for their work in costuming the children, and the headmaster (Mr H. W. Jackson) and teaching staff for the pains they bad gone to in training the children. Particularly deserving of thanks were the ladies’ committee, who had* made practically all the arrangements in connection with the ball, and whose continued efforts throughout the year were greatly appreciated. The committee had a definite programme of improvements to the school grounds, and those would have been impossible liad it not been for the efforts of the ladies. Last year the ladies, by their own work, had raised £9O clear, and the children, the teachers and the parents were reaping tho benefit of those efforts.

Mr Mansford congratulated the children, the parents and the staff on the fine array of fancy costumes. One of the most common mistakes we made, he said, was to think that our life was our own, that we could do- what we liked, and that it did not matter to anyone else. There was never a bigger mistake made. “Everyone influences the life of those round us,” he continued. “Neither you nor I want to exercise that influence for evil. Therefore, we want to be very careful of what we say and do. People fail to appreciate the* wonderful, work that is being done by the teaching profession, because if any group of people have a greater influence on the future life of this Dominion, it is the teaching profession. New Zealand has every reason to be proud of what the teachers have accomplished in this direction. If you remember the influence you are exercising and make it your motto in life to do your best and never let your influence be anything but for good, then you will not bo .afraid of the setting sun or afraid of the things you have done, and will ura/luate out of the university of hard knocks with the highest honours it can confer on you.” Air Hansford then formally declared the ball open, following which cheers were given for the Alayor and Alayoress. on the call of Air Tremaine. The host and hostess were Air and Airs G. Tremaine, the latter wearing navy georgette and lace, and a black fur coat. Airs Alansford, who was presented with a posy by Margaret Tremaine, was attired in black, satin beaute and a white fur coat. Black tulip velvet with a spray ct orcfhids were worn by Airs Oram and Airs Cox, wife of the chaii-man of the Hokowhitu School Committee, wore green floral satin and a black fur evening coat. Airs D. Evans, chairwoman of the Central School Ladies’ Committee, was present wearing black ring velvet with silver trimmings. Others present included Air T. Attwood (Bainesse), a former teacher at the school, and Airs Attwood, as well as Air F. O. Campbell, formerly on tlie West End School staff and now headmaster of- Russell Street School. Airs Jackson, the wife of the headmaster, was unfortunately, unable to be present. The pupils were marshalled by the headmaster, and members of the staff assisting were Alessrs K. S. Dawkins and S C. Rosser, Alisses E. Cleary, L. AVaters, I. K„ Lindsay, M. E. Bird, AI. AlcMalion and AI. J. Rough, to whom credit, is duo for the training of the children. Pleasing items were contributed by Joan and Dorothy AValler (tap duo in character), and Betty and Joyce Waller (Irish jig), who are pupils of Aliss Jean Scott; also Dorothy AlcLean and Lorraine Baldwin (sailor’s hornpipe), pupils of Aliss June Scott. Balloons were distributed to the children. The supper arrangements were in tho capable bands of the ladies’ committee, headed by Airs Tremaine, assisted by helpers. The committee comprised Atesdames C. Edwards (secretary), who wore nigger brown floral and a black evening coat embossed with white; W. Davies, navy marocain; H. Aludgway, black lace; G. Lyne, cherry georgette; F. Robertson, petunia satin beaute; J. AVnmer, navy marocain; A. Penketh, wine marocain; G. Selilierike, navy georgette, blue panne velvet bridge coat; AV. J. Child, blue lace, grey fur coat; F. Sievert, black and white. The helpers were Alesdames A. W. Just; -T. Dalziel, who wore floral marocain with a flaino velvet coat; C. Casev, black lace, coatee to match; and AV. Chalk, and Aliss T. - Adamson, salmon pink. The supper tables were gav witii spring flowers. The men’s committee also assisting comprised Alessrs Tremaine (chairman), A Penketh (secretary), A. C. AlcLean, J.’ Dalziel, A. AV. Just, A. E. Penfold, W. Collins, and AV. Schwabe. Alessrs Collins and Dalziel were Al.C.’s.

Prize-winners were Miss P. Lampard and Mr H. Gardiner (Gay Mesdames Cox and Attick (Monte Carlo). The dance programme by the children waß as follows: —Infants, “How Do You Do ?” ; Standards I and 11, “Captain Jinks” ; infants, “Making the Ball”; Standards I and 11, Polonaise; infants, “Bridge of Avignon”; Standards I and 11, “Ace of Diamonds” ; infants, “Please Be My Partner”.; Standards I and 11, “Running Dance” ; infants, “Lubin Loo” ; •Standards I and 11, “Shoemaker’s Dance”; dance duo, Joan and Dorothy; Standards 111 and IV, “Shoemaker’s Dance” ; Standards V and VI, “Mountain March”; Standards 111 and IV, “Ace of Diamonds” : Standards V and VI, “Sellenger’s Round”; dance duo, Jovce and Betty Waller; Standards ITT and IV. “Tripping Dance”; Standards V and "VI. “Cochin China” ; Standards ITI and TV. “Tin Soldier-” ; Standards V and VI. Valeta Waltz- dance duo, Lorraine Baldwin and Roroth'v McLean: Standards ITT and IV, “Captain Jinks” ; Standards V' and VI, “Gathering Peascods.” THE DRESSES.

Tho children present and their dresses were as follow : Standard 6.—Lorraine Baldwin, _ Sailor Girl; Joan Brown, plain; Marjorie Caldwell, plain; Myra Child, Miss 1937; Ngaere Kilgour, Tennis Girl; Shirley King, Night; Dorothy McLean, Sailor; Doreen

Murrow, Miss Alissashipitan; Fay Norns. Jester; Nona/ O’Leary, plain; Joyce Sehwabc, plain; Betty Simpson, Tlufflcis; Audrey Thomas, plain; Lillyan Ure, Night; Betty Waller, Scotch-Lassie; Joyce Waller, Irish Colleen; Joan Wolf, plain; Marjorie Wolf, plain; Elva Scott, Miss 1937; Ivan Davcy, Rajah; George Bruce, plain; Bernard Child, Cricketer; Leon Downing, plain; Peter Frame, Chinaman; Jock Langley, Cricketer; Jim Lockvcr, Chef; Leslie Mitchell, plain; Biran Shirley, plain; Arthur Whittington, Indian; George New, Golliwog.

i Form 1. —Girls: June Hughes, Dutch [ Girl; Noelcne Perrin, Ireland; Rona Col- | liras, Dutch Girl; Lorraine Cudby, Rose; | Zonia Came, Dutch Girl; Bever.cy Davcy, English Maid; Nceiine line, Period; Ailcen Maul, All British; Peggy Fry, 1937; Mar- . jorie Nicholson, Messenger Girl; Olga Wolf, Messenger Boy; Pat McGill, 1937; Lcatrice Tingoy, Harioquin; Dorothy Waller, Sailor; Dorothy Nicol, Alsatian Girl; Lorraine Toon, Dutch Girl; Nola Jack. Spanish Girl; Manrocn Cunncen, Gipsy Girl; Mciva Ccok, plain; Noeiine Dredge, plain. Boys; Alee Mclntosh, Indian Rajah; Ron Terry, Jockey; Cecil Bevins, Adinira<; George Anderson, Sailor; Ken Wynks, Sailor; Loo Manion, Sailor; Jack,Davies, Pop-Eye; Ken Maul, Clown; Lcn Carter, Rajah; Maurice Gordon, Speedway Rider; lan King, plain; Maurieo Allen, plain. Standard 4. —Eleanor Bennett, Flower Girl; Mary Whittington, Quaker; Avis Jcnnons, Victorian; Leila Pilcher, Highlander; Shirley Dal/.icl, Turkish Fatima; Tui Tawharu, Early Victorian; Ngairc Franklin, French Girl; Marjorie Taylor, Rod Cross Nurse; Duleie Walker, Early Victorian; Margaret Berquist, Bride; Noia Vining, Alice Blue Gown; Rona Dredge, Evening Frock; Joyce Street, Evening Frock; Ina Weeks, Gipsy; Marjorie Bergstrom, plain; Eileen Vile, plain; A'laisio Maephcrson, plain; Joseph Williamson. Cricketer; William Ure, Sailor; Ron Murray, Pirate; Thomas Young, Sailor; Peter Baker, Coon; Ron Vining, Robin Hood; Edward Constable, Pirate; Huia Smith, English Knight; Max Davey, Sailor; Erie Bailey, Dutch Boy; Arthur Moore, plain; James Collins, plain; Arthur Climo, plain; Harold Vardlev, plain. Standard 3.—Mary Allen, Fairy; Glory Anderson, Chinese Woman: Gladys Graham. Jester; Joan Gray, Peasant Maid; Patricia Hedges, plain; Penelope King, Victorian Girl; Anno Langley, Victorian Lady; Mciva Manion, Picrette; Rao McGill, Flower Girl; Mona Mclntosh, Stop Dative; Daphne Page, Spring; Ngairc Penfold, Old English Lady; Peggy Rankin,. Old English lady; Nancy Sapwell, Dolly | Varden; Isabel Stewart, Alice Bine Gown; Joan Street, Japanese Girl; Fev Tingoy, Mophistopheles; Mary Ure, Sailor Girl; Pearl Vining, Spanish Girl; Joan Scott, Irish Colleen; No'a Beauchamp, plain; Shirley Climo, Madame Pompadour; Dorothy Collins, Old English Lady ; Mary Duffieki, Dancing Lady; Ruby Fairley, Flower Girl; Mavis Gannawy, Irish Girl; Joan Woiler, Tap Dancer; Nceiine Terry, p'ain ; Dawn Sollitt, Pixie; Shirley Reilly, Night: Jean Pascoe, plain: Eric Bartlett, Red Cross; Norman Child, plain; John Collins, plain; Albert Fraser, plain; John. Hedges, plain; Albert James, plain: Bevan Kay. Gipsy Boy; Peter King, plain; Ray Gordon. Pirate; Wilfred Suisted, plain. Standard 2. —Charles Berquist, Indian ; Keith Caldwell. Dutch Boy; Pat Cunnctn, William Tell; Ken Gillion, Cowboy; Frank Jack, Indian; David Jenkins, plain; Bruco McCullough, Halloween Witch; Lawrence Murray, Sign Post; Alan Palenski; Basil Tawhari, plain; Claude Thomas, plain: Wil'iam Toon; clown; Gay Anderson, Red' Riding Hood; Isobel Anderson, Little Irish Girl; I auraino Atkinson, Ballet Girl: Peggv Comer, plain; Olive Growthcr, Pierrot; Helen Gardner, Irish Girl; Ava Hoskins. Fairy; Bcttv Olsen, French Doll; Beth Palmer, Indian Maid: Eilccn_ Rogercon. p'ain; Alison Bird, Chinese Girl; Ngairc Davies, Magazine; Francis Drinkwa’er, Irish Colleen; Phyllis Elsmorc. Evening Frock; Dawn Buchmanj' Poor I itllc Atigoline; Shirley Lindsay, Gipsy Girl; Marie Seott, Irish Colleen. Standard I.—Walter Fletcher, Cowboy ; Colin Free, Rajah; Brian Lyons, Pierrot; Douglas Mclntosh, Cowboy; Paul Qucenan, Cub: Billy Smith, Cow-boy; Douglas Trow, Soldier; Murray Wakclin, Roman; Brian Freeman, Sailorboy; John Coulter, Devil j Ena Berquist, Rose; Dome Elsmorc, Evening Girl; Beryl Finn, Evening Dress; Joan Keating, Baliet Girl; Betty Kelly, Pierrette; Betty Neill, Imp; Fay Newman, Butterfly: Dawn Olsen, Stiff DoT; Bitty Pascce, Evening Girl; Joyce Rankin, Little 80-peep; Carol Rodgcrscn, Evening Girl; Verla Sapwell. Audrey Sharman, Irish Colleen; Nola bhirley. Picrretie: Margaret Tremaine, Elf; Valerie Warner, plain; Lillian Whiblev. Harlequin; Nola Wolf, Messenger; Barbara MeLcavcy, Victorian Lady; Shirley Hughes, Balloon Gi‘l- „ , ■ Primer 4.—Elaine Bergstrom, plain; Lindo Gardner, plain. . Primers 3 and 4.—Margaret Clegg, Party Frock; June Pickering, Miss Muffet: bhirley Duflield, Pierrette; Janet Perrin, Dutch; Doris Johnson, Nurse; Nola Kennedy, Fairy; Gladys Baldwin, Tap Girl; Thelma Duthie, Nurse; Jean bkeats, Fairy; Marion King, Pierrette; Ngaire Anderson; Ernie Ure, Indian; Ross Smith, Soldier; Paul Lyons, Cowboy; Walter Vining, Dutch; Stanley Collins, Cowboy; Jack de Vantier, Bell-boy; Matthew Clayton, Indian; Teddy Power. Clown; Nepia Tawharu, plain; Bobbie Pawson; Jack Crowther, Postboy; Ray Clegg; Jack Kelly, Japanese; Dudleigh Marchant, Indian; Colin Johansen, Cowboy; Rouncj Keating, Soldier; Ilonald Cc-*e; Ke*th Shirley, Spanish. Primers 1 and 2.—Yvonne Brown, Eastern Lady; Lorraine Walker, Daffodill; Shirley Dawick, plain; Lorna Rcnberg, plain; Beverly Brown, Kiltie; Valerie Ih*e, Fairy; Pauline Sollitt, plain; Beryl Dredge, Fairy; Audrey Dredge, Fairy; Valerie Hoskins, Victorian Lady; Marjorie Fuller, Jinsrle Bells; Dawn Tawuaru and Joy Tawharu, Twins; Dawn Climo, Red Riding-IIood; Margaret Gunn, Fairy; June Whittington; Clyde Smith, Sailor; Trevor Palenski, Punch; lan McCullough, Indian; Denis Marchant, Pirate Captain; Robbie Ure, Poster-, Desmond Fuller, Nigger Minstrel; Ronald Fuller, Nigger Minstrel; Donald Peterson, Guard; Desmond George, Pop-Eye; Edwin Crowther, Swagger, Bevan Anderson, plain; Owen Buckman, “On the Road to Anywhere”; Billie Adlarri, Scotch Boy; lan Crudon, Pop-Eye; John Berquist; Arnold Rule, Jockey;