ANGLICAN DANCE

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 178, 18 October 1927, Page 5

ANGLICAN DANCE

WHANGAREI SUCCESS Variety, colour and the charm of dance music properly played, made the dance promoted by the Armstrong Avenue Anglican Church ladies’ committee, in aid of the Portland Church Building Fund, one of the most popular of the season. The reputation established by the three former functions conducted by the committee was an advertisement in itself, and patrons present from all parts of the Whangarei district helped to swell the total to over 150 couples. Nikau palms around the hall, gaily coloured streamers, and a bunting festooned orchestral dais, combined to make a striking decorative scheme, and when balloons and cicadas were distributed during the novelty waltz after supper, the scene of revelry was complete. Mr. H. Haynes, who had a congenial task as master of ceremonies, had personally conducted the preparation of the floor, the result reflecting great credit upon his ability in this direction. The music was provided by an orcrestra consisting of A. Smyth (piano), D. Mason (violin), A. Leatherby (truni- j bone), B. Leatherby (cornet), and \V. : Calder( drums). Much appreciated extras were played by Mrs. Duncan McLennan and Miss Irene Roos. A splendid supper was provided by the Portland parishioners and ice creams and soft drinks were obtainable in the hall. As this is the last dance of the kind promoted this season by the Armstrong Avenue committee, the present is a suitable opportunity to extend the con-

gratulations of the dancing public of Whangarei—who enjoy a thoroughly well-conducted entertainment of such nature—to the energetic band of helpers, at the head of which is the Key. J. Rich. Much of the initial work fell to his capable hands, and he devoted every effort to perfecting arrangements to the minutest detail. He was well supported by a band of willing women helpers, chief of whom were Mesdames Calder (drums). Much appreciated exLamare, I). McLeod, H. Haynes, 13. Brigham, G. Seed and Miss W. Matthews and Mr. Bradley. There were also other helpers, too numerous to mention, who lent their aid in many different directions.