Wee Folk Make Merry

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 502, 3 November 1928, Page 18

Wee Folk Make Merry

Bold Pirates and Shy Fairies Go A -Masq nerading

Fancy Dress Dance Given for Children

FE Papatoetoe Town Hall was the centre of childish revelry last evening, when the Papatoetoe Volunteer Fire Brigade held its first annual fancy dress ball for children.

Visitors were present from all the neighbouring districts. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers and balloons, and quaintly coloured parasols suspended over the lights shed a rosy glow over the gay throng. The Frolic Orchestra, under the leadership of Mrs. S. Brooke, was attired in costumes of black and gold Pierrots, and contributed a delightful programme of dance numbers. Mrs. Collings played several extras. Superintendent Bradley and DeputySuperintendent Stokes officiated as M.C.’s. The success of the function was due to the untiring efforts of the women’s social committee, which left no stone unturned to ensure an enjoyable evening for the young folk. The members of the committee were:—Mesdames Stokes, Carr, Perkins, Ernest, Collings, Culpian, Brooke, Bradley, Mawkes, Miss Lipscombe, with Miss Lipscombe as secretary.

ette), Dulcie Polglase (Queen of *he Harem), Billy Chappell (Zulu Chief), Donald Rhodes (Chinaman), Roy Whyte (Adam), Eileen Ranger (Eve), Zena Whyte (General Advertising), Linda McMechan (Doll), Clifford Richards (Northern Roller Mills), David Brook (Chicken), Jackie Tunnicliffe (Mephistopholes), Betty Brooke (Russian Dancer), Peter Brooke (Russian Dancer), Sydney Tye (Guy Fawkes), June Tye (Doll in a Box), Don Livingstone (Beefeater), Gloria Niel (Little Red Riding Hood), Betty Patterson (Fireman and Fire Engine), Gladys Collins (Jackie Coogan), Phyllis Robinson (Maytime), Laurel Marshall (Unemployed), May McKenzie (Oranges and Lemons), Maude Smith (Irish Coleen), Kathleen Collins (Gipsy Fortune Teller), Jean Niel (For the Term of His Natural Life), Jack Lowry (Old-time Maori), Phyllis Niel (Powder Puff), Gladys Abbott (Electric Light Shade), Fred Lowry (Anchor Butter), Madge McCauley (Silver Butterfly), Olive Abbott (Choysa Tea), Laurie Bradley (Gollywog), Gladys McCauley (Russian Dancer), Esma Abbott (Fairy Queen), Albert Bradley (Cowboy), Bernice Perkins (Ballet Dancer), Ada McKenzie (Scotch Lassie), Jack Stokes (Benzine Bowser), Kingsley Perkins (Father Christmas), Joyce Stokes (Coleman’s Blue Bag), Merile Hodgson (Candle Stick), Alice Sutcliffe (Rainbow Fairy), Sid Ivil (Toff), Margaret Bradley (Early Victorian Lady). Edna Mackrell (Harem Girl), Audrey Ivil (Miss 1928), Joan Mackrel! (Ye Olde England). Kevin Bradley (Felix the Cat), Billy Meikle (Sheik). Clive Fielder (Jockey).

During the evening each child present received a balloon, and at supper timo quaint baskets of sweets were handed round. The grand march was led by Superintendent Bradley, who, attired as a Plunket baby, was the cause of much merriment among the children. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the brigade for the purchase of uniforms and equipment.

The task of judging the many daintily frocked children was in the hands of Mesdames W. W. Massey. P. H. Smith and J. Gillies, and the awards were as follow:—Best fancy dress, t% tween 3 and 8 years (girl), Merline Hodgson, as a candlestick; boy, Billy Chappell, as an Aboriginal. Between 9 and 12 years (girl), Gladys Abbott, as an electric light srade; boy, Syd. Ivil, as a toff.

Between 13 and 16 years (girl), Molly Lippiatt, as red, white and blue; (boy), Laurie Bradley, as a Golly wog. Most original costume (girl), Audrey Ivil as Miss 1928; (boy), Syd Tye as Guy Fawkes. The awards for the poster costumes were: Olive Abbott (Choysa tea), 1; Jack Stokes (benzine bowser), 2; Clifford Richards (Northern Roller Mills), 3; Joyce Stokes (Coleman’s Blue), 4; Zena Whyte (general advertising), 5; and Fred Lowry (Anchor butter), 6.

Mrs. F. Brooke presented the successful competitors with their trophies, after which the young folk were served with supper, and the elders topk the floor, dancing being carried on till a late hour. Among those present were:

Kitty Mawkes (Umbrella), Molly Lippiatt (Red, White and Blue), Marjorie Todd (Wealth), Joan White (Butterfly), Rita Grin ter (Gipsy), Hope Dulihanty (Irish Colleen), Diana Baildon (Butterfly), Edna Grinter (Italian Flower Seller), Beth Wyman (Butterfly), ~lsla Dulihanty (Doll in a Box). Dolly MacLeod (Butterfly). Shirley White (Rosebush), Jean Clayton (Strawberry), Ron da Hun ton (Early Victorian Lady), Mary Healey (Orange Blossoms), Zoe Richards (Winter), Yolande Willerton (Gipsy). Jack Edwards (Robin Hood), Eisdell Mawkes (Fireman), Mera Pol■glase (Summer), Betty Chappell (Pier-

OTAHUHU METHODISTS GYMNASIUM CLUB PRIZES At the annual display of the Otahuhu Methodist Ladies’ Gymnasium Club, held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday evening, Mrs. Ediesten, instructress of the classes, was the recipient of a dainty cake stand from the members as a token of appreciation of her efforts during the season. The following members also received trophies for work during the session. Junior division, best allround girl: Miss Betty Cubb. Best work apparatus: Miss Geoffrey. Best drill; Miss Gladys Mullon; Mascot: Miss Jean Clements. Senior division: Best all-round pupil; Miss May Pearce. Best drill: Miss Byers. Best apparatus: Miss Rose Merrick. Mascot: Miss Dorothy Unsw’orth.

W.C.T.U. MEETING OTAHUHU BRANCH Mrs. F. Greenwood, president of the Otahuhu branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, presided at the monthly meeting of the society, held in the Methodist School Room on Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and friends, to listen to a very interesting and instructive address delivered by Mrs. Paine, on alcohol, and its effects on the body and food.