The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 8 (December 1, 1928)
Social Gathering at Hillside Workshops
Social Gathering at Hillside Workshops
The new social hall provided by the Railways Department continues to be the centre of many enjoyable functions, these having been brought into effect through the unceasing efforts and activity of the Hillside Workshops Social Committee. Previous efforts in this direction were eclipsed when a most enjoyable function was held in the form of a children's plain and fancy dress dance. The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers and greenery and the lighting effects were an outstanding feature. Through the generosity of the employees of the Hillside shops, free entertainment was provided for the 250 children who attended. The grand march was headed by Mr. C. J. Graham, workshops manager, and Mrs. C. J. Graham, who were accompanied by the Meehan twins, quaintly costumed as little Dutch girls. The costumes of the children who took part were greatly admired by those present, and much ingenuity and taste was displayed on the part of the parents who fashioned them. During the evening dances, games, songs, and competitions were held, every child present entering into the spirit of the entertainment, which was provided by the energetic management committee.
Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretch'd in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay;
Ten thousand saw I at a glance. Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
—Wordsworth.