WEATHER MARS FANCY DRESS PARADE

Rotorua Morning Post, Issue 5289, 30 December 1946, Page 6

WEATHER MARS FANCY DRESS PARADE

Three Children Share Chief Honours An overcast sky and a rather piercing wind somewhat marred the enjoyment of both the children and spectators at the children's fancy dress parade, held on the lake'front concert stage on Saturday afternoon. Possibly because of these conditions the entries were below those of previous years, only about 50 children taking part. The standard of costumes, however, had not fallen, and the applause that all competitors received when they mounted the stage to 'be judged, was entirely deserved. Mesdames G. Myers and G. Thompson and Miss Jean Pierce were the jiodges, and Mr. N. F". McMillan was compere of the parade. Following are the prize-winnei's for the various classes : — Under four years IBest Costume) : Eris Cutts (Cupid) 1; David Montague !(Bunny) 2. Most Original: Noel McCleave '(Pieman) 1; Gerard Brockley (Panda Bear) 2. Duo: Delys Harris and Lyn Rogers (Gollywogs). Under six years '(Costume): :Eiwan Krogh '(Dutchman) 1; Neil Mills (Tin Soldier) 2. Original: Margaret Hainge ('Christmas Tree) 1; Lomond McMillan (Turkey) 2. Duo: Lorraine Skelton and Neil Mills (Lady and Soldier) >1; Chris Skelton and Melvina Mills (Elf and Paper Doll) 2. Under 8 years (Costume): David McCleave (Indian) 1; Selwyn Wright (Christmas Tree) 2. Original: Kathleen Mills (Minnie Mouse) 1; Diana Prichard (Herald) 2. Duo: 'Margaret and Loretta Rumble. Under 10 years (Costume): Nyrre Lindsay (Spring) 1; Rhoda Prichard (Gipsy) 2. Original: Bevexley Pugh (Pat-a-cake) 1; Josephine Styles (Cocktail) 2. Duo: Lorraine Styles and Margery Bidwell (Spaniards) 1; Jennifer Grant and David Mills (Queen and Cat) 2. Under 13 years (Costume) : Pat Kusabs (Marching Girl) 1; Barbara Mumro (Island 'G|rl) 2. Orijginal: Peter McCleave (Jack in the Box) 1; Brian Pugh (Penguin) and Nora Ward (Water Melon) tied for second. Duo: Judy Sheaf and Gwen Hobman (Pierrots). The prize for the most meritorious erftries from winners only were awarded to Eris Cutts for her portrayal of Cupid and Delys Harris and Lyn Rogers as the two Gollywogs.