CAFE CHANTANT.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1918, Page 7

CAFE CHANTANT.

TAKINGS TOTAL' '£475. The Cafe Chantant, which had been carried on at the Coronation Hall by the High School Old Girls' Association with success since Thursday afternoon, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night, amid scenes of wild enjoyment, and everybody pronounced the undertaking, which was somewhat of a novelty for New Plymouth, an unqualified success. From early in the afternoon until a late hour at night there was a steady*' stream of visitors. The children held sway in the afternoon, when the attendance numbered about 500. The attractions for the afternoon were some exhibitions of fancy dancing by several pupils of Miss Edwards, of Hawera, and selections by the orchestra arranged byMessrs H. J. Wells and P. Frederic. At night there were 1400 to 1500 present, but ample space for dancing had been reserved, the music being supplied by Mr. and Miss George. The fancy dancing by Miss Edwards' pupils again met witto an enthusiastic reception. A programme of selections was also played by the Waitara Brass Band, under Bandmaster Taylor. The battle of confetti, with which the* festivities concluded, broke almost without warning at about 10.30. The action commenced with a light attack on the left wing of the dancers, but it was evident that the element of surprise was wanting, for almost immediately operations became general, and fromevery direction, the bombardment was carried on briskly, followed by "heavier ammunition" and the paper shavings used for packing were hurled back and, forth, the battle lasting for about hatf-an-hour. The stall-holders worked harder than ever to effect a complete clearance, and when the end came there was really little remaining unsold. ■ The various competitions conducted by the stall-holders, were pressed with added keenness in order to obtain a maximum return for the funds for which the whole undertaking wag organised. The takings on Saturday amounted to about £l9O. bringing the grand total raised to '£476. As a climax to the whole affair it has been arranged to hold a plain and fancy I dress and masked ball in the hall, to- ! night, the Defence authorities having kindly offered to forego the usual Monday night parade. The doors will be opened at 7.30, and dancing will commence at 8 o'clock. The price of admission will be Is Od for gentlemen and Is for ladies. Spectators will be admitted to the gallery for Bd, Supper will be handed round.