The Bucks Standard March 4th 1922

Marcelle Markham's prize
Marcelle Markham's prize
FANCY DRESS DANCE. On Saturday, Feb 18, a very successful fancy dress dance was given in the Council School in aid of the Hanslope and Castlethorpe Nursing Association. The dance was organised by Mrs. Joe Whiting, assisted by members of the committee. A good number of dancers were present in fancy dress, and judging of these was undertaken by Sir Arthur Holland and Colonel Seton, assisted by the Misses Adams. The prizes for the beat dresses were awarded to – 1st, Miss E. Willingham (Old Mother Hubbard); 2nd, Mrs. H. Beesley (Superstition); 3rd, Mrs. T. Evans (Day and Night). Gent – 1st, Mr. W. Markham (Allotment Holder), 2nd, Mr. Underwood (“Jazz”). Children – 1st, Irene Maltby (Fortune Teller), 2nd Marcelle Markham (Bo-Peep), 3rd, Ruby Maltby (Britannia). Boys – Robert Bavington (jockey). The following ladies on the Committee took charge of the refreshment room. Mrs. J. Marsh, Mrs. J. Evans, Mrs. F. Clarke, Mrs. S. Beesley, Mrs. Maltby, Mrs. Lansbury. Mr. H. H. Middleton officiated at the piano, and Mr. H. Clayton Jones kindly played the violin. Altogether, it was a most successful evening, and the fund will benefit to the extent of £13