FOR SCHOOL FUNDS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 454, 8 September 1928, Page 20

FOR SCHOOL FUNDS

FANCY DRESS DANCE EAST TAMAKI AND FLAT BUSH Cold winds, with a sprinkling of hailstones, did not chill the enthusiasm of the pupils of the East Tamaki and Flat Bush primary schools and their young friends last evening, when the two schools held a very successful fancy dress dance in the East Tamaki Public Hall. The function was arranged by the school committees, and the proceeds are to be devoted to the renovation of the tennis courts. Mr. Roy Harris acted as master of ceremonies, and he was ably assisted by a committee. The hall had been prettily decorated with coloured streamers, from which hung quaint paper butterflies, and fronds of feathery nikau palms decked the walls. A delightful programme of musical numbers was provided by the Frolic Orchestra, under the leadership of Mrs. S. Brooke. A number of musical items and solo dances were given by some of the scholars and their little friends. The following contributed to the programme: Isla Dulihanty and Vaima Heavens, Dutch dance duo; Feo Maguire, charleston; Bernice Stonex, Spanish dance; Ewen Wainscott, sailor’s hornpipe; Hope Dulihanty, elocutionary item. The task of judging the fancy dresses was in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillies, and their awards were as follow:—Best fancy dress, girl under 10, Jean Clayton, as a fairy; boy under 10, J. Crossen, as a Chinaman; girls under 16, Elva Crooks, as an Eastern dancer: boys under 16, Alex Muir, as an Indian emperor; most original girl, Sybil White, buy British goods; boy, Gordon George, shepherd. A dainty supper was provided for the children at 9.30, after which the floor was occupied by the elders till an early hour. Among the children present in fancy costume were: Betty Nicholas, a work basket; Louis Sperring, snow-man; Jean Clayton, fairy queen; Alan Nicholas, a sailor; Don McGregor, a cowboy; Ewen Wainscott, a sailor; Audrey Wainscott, little boy blue; J. Crossen, a Chinaman; Edna Baker, a rosebud; Audrey Frain, Italy; Freda Baker, an Irish girl; Clesta McQuoid, a rosegirl; Douglas Ormiston,* black cat; Graham Guy, a huntsman; Hope Dulihanty, an evening star; Lawrence Heaven, a sailor; Jack Stonex, a sailor; Eileen Baird, Peter Pan; Rex Baker, as Tom Heeney; Olive George, shepherdess; Gordon George, shepherd; Elsie Marr, Folly; Clyde Crooks, Spanish dancer; Tom Muir, Chinese mandarin; Phyllis Baird, a snowdrop; Isla Dulihanty, a. Dutch boy; Vaima Heaven, a Dutch girl; Amy Marr, Spanish dancer; Malcolm Russian dancer; Reeves Hamilton, cigarette; Gladys Blampied, Red Riding Hood; Stan Baird, a clown; Alan Stonex, Father Christmas; Hilda Gillard, surf girl; Valentine Howarth, jazz baby; W. Landon, a pirate; Tom Shaw, a jester; Len George, a Gipsy boy; E. Fairweather, an early Victorian; G. McQuoid, night queen; Mary Stewart, a nurse; Audrey Hamilton, a gipsy; Sybil Wright, buy British goods; Feo Maguire, French robber; Stanley Braithwaite, cowboy; Elva Crooks, an Eastern dancer; Alec Muir, an Indian emperor; Claise Marr, queen of hearts: Harold Braithwaite, an Indian; Gwen Blampied, a French girl; Bernice Stonex, a Spanish dancer.

DANCE PARTY An attractive frock of powder blue taffeta made in petalled fashion, and inset with bands of silver lace, was worn by Miss Anita Webster to receive a surprise party of guests at her home in Shelly Beach Road, Herne Bay, last evening. The house was effectively decorated with vases of freesias, anemones, and Iceland poppies, and in the studio, where dancing was enjoyed, bowls of arum lilies appeared. During the evening amusing elocutionary items were given by Miss Linda Murphy and Mrs. Hoar, of Melbourne, gave several charming songs and a unique recitation. Others among the guests contributed a number of humorous anecdotes, and Miss Webster and Miss Ballantyne played the accompaniments. Mrs. Webster wore a frock of autumn toned figured ring velvet, with touches of ecru lace. Among the guests were: Mrs. Walker, wearing a frock of black georgette, inset with black lace. Mrs. Ballantyne, who wore a frock of black georgette banded with crepe faille. Mrs. Hoar (Melbourne), wearing lotus pink crep de chine, with a swathed girdle and scarf of tulle. Mrs. Adean (Melbourne), whose frock of petunia georgette was hemmed with floral motifs. Miss ‘Linda Murphy, wearing a fawn and golden flower-patterned frock of chiffon, with ruffles o' lace. Miss Edna Ballantyne, wearing an embossed frock of cherry red and silver lame. Miss Mona Allan, in a frock of white satin, -with bugle mbroidery and a rhinestone girdle. PLUNKET SOCIETY RAETIHI SUB-BRANCH A committee meeting of the Raet.ilii branch of the Plunket Society was held on Tuesday in the Plunket rooms, Mrs. Sigley presiding. There w’ere also present Mesdames Gundy, Moorman, Anderson, Paulger, Feltham, McDonald, Datson, Miss Harris and Mrs. Lynch (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Cummins, Proud© and McDowell. Accounts amounting to £8 3s Sd were passed for payment. The following amounts have been received during the month: —Sale of Karitane products, £4 16s lid; subscriptions and donations, £3 15s; proceeds from play, £2O 8s 6d. Miss Croft’s resignation was received with regret. The Raetihi Borough Council applied fo.r space to display electrical appliances at the bulb show. The application was granted. The nurse’s report was received, which is as follows:—Old cases in district, 167; new cases, 5; transfers, 2; babies (breast-fed), 23; visits to homes, 29; visits to office, adults 55, visits to office, babies. 43; visits to office, old cases, 11. Except for thtf prevalence of colds, the health of the babies has been satisfactory. BRIDGE PARTY The lounge of the Lyceum Club was gay with bowls of spring blossoms last evening, when the members of the bridge circle held a well-attended meeting. Among the players were:—Mrs. S. T. Wicksteed, Mrs. P. Clarkson, Mrs. W. Smith. Mrs. B. B. Hart, Mrs. Fitzherbert, Mrs. King. Mrs. Acheson, Mrs. Prior Williams, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Somerville, Mrs. D. Gray, Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Dun-can-Clerk, Mrs. Rowse, Mrs. Hume, Mrs. Hamlin-Whyte, Mrs Verran, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Garlick, Mrs. Kirk, Miss Darling, Miss de Camp, Miss F. Murray, Miss C. Murray, Misses Gardiner (2), Miss Gummer, Miss Wickes, Miss Rennell, Miss Coldicutt, Miss Edna Craig, Miss Avlington, Miss Harper, Miss Hooker.