CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL.

Shannon News, 19 September 1922, Page 3

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL.

The event of the season, from the children’s point, of view, was tlie plain and tancy dress ball held In the Druids’ Hall on Friday evening, when there was a large garnering of children and adults. The bail, which is an 'annual affair, was in aid oi the Church of England lund. Nearly , all the children present were in fancy dress, and together with the daintily decorated hall, presented a very pleasing effect. Proceedings opened with the Grand March, which was led by Master Saxon (Bill Massey) and Miss Winnie Spencer (Britannia), while the tiniest of children took part. Every possible kind of character seemed to have been thought of, and many of the dresses were original as well as pretty to look at. Then 1 allowed the Maypole dance, those taking part being Molly Butt and Master Satherley (New Zealand), Andrew McGregor and -Marjorie Small (Scotland), Gwen Forbes and Harry Whibley (Ireland), Annie McKenzie and Harold Tippler (Belgium), Lola Childs and Leo Jenkins (America), Jean Davis anil Jim King (Dutch), Winnie Spencer (Britannia). The dance 'was perfectly executed, and reflected great credit upon both the , teacher, Mrs Abbott, and' the performers, who were loudly applauded. During the evening little Miss Phyllis Patton gave two exhibitions of tancy dancing which were neatly performed and were much appreciated. Dancing, both square and round, was enjoyed by the children until 11 p.m. Among the characters represented were, Fairies .Spanish, Egyptian, Princess, Forget-me-not and / Roses, Jazz, Uncle Sam, Housewife, Daffodil, Japanese, Poppy, Gollywogs, Bell Boy, Balloon, Little Boy Blue, Maoris, Harlequin, Fireman, Scotch Highlander, Sailor, Glaxo Tin, Harem Ladies, Knitting, Powder Puff, Work Bag. Father Christmas, Footballer, Clown and Violet, and many others. Messrs Bovis, Randall and Quarrie officiated as M.C.’s, while fine music was supplied by two members of Mr Coward s orchestra.. Prior to the . supper adjournment, Rev. Abbott thanked all those who had worked so hard to make the function such a success, making special reierence to Mrs Jenkins, who had given so much of her time in acting as accompanist to the children at their practices, the representatives of New Zealand presenting her with a bouquet and box of chocolates for the services she had ren-

dered. Much praise is due to Mrs Abbott for the efficient dancing of the children, this lady having left no stone unturned to make them perfect. The committee, which had worked so hard to make the ball a success, are to l be complimented on the arrangements, and it was quite evident the children had a good time. Alter the little ones had been treated to a sitdown supper, the adults took charge of the floor, and dancing was kept up until the early hours.