CHILDREN’S DANCE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 441, 24 August 1928, Page 4

CHILDREN’S DANCE

IN FANCY DRESS MANUREWA GAIETY’ Over 100 children in fancy costumes revelled in the Picture Theatre, Manure \va, last evening, at the children’s annual fancy dress ball, held in connection with the Manurewa Anglican Church. Visitors were present from all the surrounding districts, and the young folk spent a merry time dancing to gay music supplied by an orchestra under the leadership of Mrs. Kiddell. Native greenery was used with dainty effect in the decorations, “and banks of vivid paper flowers and tall palms decked the stage. The organisation of the function was in the hands of Airs. Robert Forbes, and the result of her painstaking efforts was reflected in the spectacular display presented to the large gallery of onlookers in the grand march. The duties of M.C. were carried out by George Wood. The task of selecting the winning costumes was in the hands of Mes- . dames Sexton, Hesketh, Miss Jeffs, Alessrs. Lopdell and Jeans, and their popular decisions were as follow: Tiny tots: Ronda Hunter, early Victorian, 1; Gladys Osborne, carnival, 2. Girls under 7: Elaise Alexander, butterfly, 1; Eileen Evans, shuttlecock, 2. Boys under 7: Selwyn Phillips, advertising, 1; Ronald Wilcox, bridegroom, •2. Girls under 12: Doreen Stubbs, shepherdess, 1; Pearl Kimber, lady of the harem, 2. Boys under 12: L. Whyte, Stuart gentleman, 1; Ralph Jenkins, Chinaman, 2. Girls over 12: girl, 2. Boys over 12: Charles Jones, Indian brave. Girls’ hired costume: Kathleen Robertson, spider web. Boys’ hired costume: George W v ds, sheik, 1; Charles Jenkins, Indism rajah, 2. Special prizes: Jessie Harris, a good breakfast; , forget-me-not. Original costumes: B. Pegruero, the old block; D. Peguero, sack of potatoes. Air. W. J. Lopdell presented the prizes, and complimented the winners on their splendid efforts. Rev. F. Dobson expressed his appreciation of the services of the judges for their splendid efforts in deciding who were to gain the coveted trophies, and also expressed their sincerest thanks to Airs. R. Forbes for her untiring efforts to ensure a successful function. Airs*. Forbes was the recipient of a dainty boudoir clock, from the children, as a token of their appreciation of her instruction. Fancy dress prizes were awarded to Airs. Donaldson, Egyptian princess and Air. C. Norger, a brown paper parcel. Air. J. N. Wilcox acted as M.C. Among those present in fancy costume were: Kathleen Robertson, spider web; Laurel Dunham golden fairy; Rona Wilcox, Ea . rl y,^ I ,ctor 3 an ;. Peggy McKinley, penguin, Eileen Goodison, lady of the harem; I earl Kimber, a harem princess; Valerie Burton, 80-peep; Esme Lipsham, a bride; Clair Darley, a pierette; Gladys Osborne, carnival pierette; Noel in© Brown, evening R °sers, tambourine girl; Doreen I hilHps, evening frock; Marie },r ri& £* son ’ anf l silver fairy; Jack ".rishtson. ied and black pierette; AToreen * Jazz Pierette; Maxwell Wood, golden fairy; Kitty Harris. glad ew.s, Lorna AVhlte, boy of the Stuart period: Moira AYhite, girl of the Stuart period;

John Rodgers, courtier; Ronda Hunton. early Victorian; M. Lawther, a Chinese lady; Harold Jones, pierrot; Nellie Mergan, pierette; Ena Jones, pink rose; A'. Johnstone, Sir Walter Raleigh; A. Johnstone, a baratarian bandit; Jack Smith, courtier; Edwin Kelly, a jockey; Gwen Kelly, white sister; A’alma Kelly, Riding Hood; Daisy Harris, gipsy dancer; h Fairer, ballet girl: Gladys Angove, Red Riding Hood; Margaret Anderson, a rose; Jessie Harris, bacon and eggs; Ruby Harris. winter and spring; Diane Fowler, golden eupid; Norma Wall. Mother Gooee; Doreen Stubbs, china shepherdess: E'*b n Middleton, gipsy; Gwen Miller. Christ mi* tree; Heather Finlayson, Highland lassie: Pearl Robertson. lady pierette; Olive Goodyer, a rose: Joan Willett. Arabian princess; G. Wood, sheik; S. Spanish dancer: Charles Jenkins. Jn-iia* rajah; Ronald Wilcox, bridegroom; y- Llerie Wall, ludy-m-wattOMr »n year Ml-. Ngaire Duffv. gipsy dancer: Peggy l*« r " main, fairy; Limla Collie, glad Corin, pirate; Josie <soodison, Ejypu*dancer; Elaise Alexander, butterfly: Robert Alexander, Russian dancer; Mclnnes, evening frock; Xoel Blyth, • am I? Sidney Monteith. Mad Muriel Wright, 80-peep: Louis Montwin. Red Riding Hood: Charles Jones. Indian brave; Richard Wish art. black and wbn«. Noreen McGreal, flower girl; Jean M**lev, a gipsy maid; Gay Monteith, a ro*£. Ralph Jenkins, a Chinese maau *• Monteith, Peter Pan; Maurice McOrjgk Dick Whittington; Eileen Evans. shuTtJ cock; Elaine Hewitt, work bag. Iff Hewitt. Dutch girl; Hastings Hewitt, jack tar; Dorothy• Elite. folly iChnemM gipsv girl. May Ellis. Dick Wbittmgt Ida 'Ellis, folly: Phyllis Rogers, puff; Nancy Mitchell, FwwJ®* JjSi* Tommy Corin. dark town coo". p ® y,OT Lipsha.n, lavender and old lace. AFTERNOON CARD PARTI TAKAPUNA CROQUET CLUB A card afternoon was given by Takapuna Croquet. Club at their ion yesterday. In the absence cf A. White, Mrs. Riddell, assisted Mrs. Alien, acted as hostess. BridC and five hundred were played, 1highest scores being made by C. Levett and Mrs. Balderson. present were: Mrs. Newell, . lrs. den, Mrs. Foster. Mrs. Tidmarsh. Levett, Mrs. Balderson. Mr£ marsh, Mrs. Burton. Mrs. Mrs. Billette, Mrs. Seaman. Mrs. ler. Mrs. Crosher. Mrs. StUmon. k. , Elliott. Mrs. o’Hallaren. , Ml > AU L ri Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Brinsden. Naigle, Mrs. W. White, Miss liams and Miss Hymes.