Concert and Dance – Bognor Regis Observer – Wednesday, 25 February 1920
Transcript:

SELSEY. CONCERT.-A concert was held on Thursday last at the Selsey Hippodrome, in aid of the funds of the Football Club. A good audience was present, and a most enjoyable entertainment was carried out by the following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs. Simpson (songs at the piano), Mrs. Greville-Williams, Miss Head, Mrs. Anderson, Dolly and Dot (step dancers), Mr. Greville-Williams (humourist), and Mr. Rex Carew (humourist). At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. A. A. Humphreys thanked the artistes for their services. It is expected that a sum of £5 will be handed over to the Football Club. DANCE.-A very enjoyable fancy dress dance was held on Tuesday last, at the Hippodrome, in aid of the funds of the Ladies' Hockey Club. There was an excellent attendance, and some very pretty and effective costumes were worn . Dancing was kept up with spirit until a.m. Prizes for the best costumes were offered, and the following awards were made: Ladies.—First prize, Miss Dorothy Tadd (America); second, Miss C. Lambert (Players' Cigarettes). Gentlemen.—First prize, Mr. E. Smith (Dazzling Pierrot); second, Mr. M. Bonner (Pierrot). Young persons' best costumes, Miss Molly Phipps (Knave of Hearts) ; Master Maidment (Dick Whittington) Waltzing competition.—First prize, Mr. W. Williams and Miss Winnie Radford; second prize, Mr. Clifford Smith and Miss Ida Radford. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Deeble.

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