TARLEE - 1941
A Bridge, Euchre and Switch Evening was held in the institute last Wednesday, when an enjoyable time was spent by all present. Prizes were won by Miss G. Pope and Mr. P. Hogan (euchre), Mrs, Rosser and Mr. N. Nicholls (bridge), Mrs. J. McGahan and Mr. E. Linke (checkers) and Miss M. Hill (switch). Miss D. Watson supplied the music for dancing.
On Saturday evening, owing to inclement weather, a continental programmed to take place in Mr. Reed's wheat shed, was held in the institute. A large crowd gathered, and various stalls did brisk business. Competitions were conducted, and prizes won by Misses J. Jackson, V. Twigden, D. Thomas, and Messrs. W. Kokegei and H. Howard (Stockport). Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs. Duldig. Mr. A. L. Molineux (Ugly Man), in whose interests this week's functions were held, was M.C.
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| 1941 'TARLEE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 11 September, p. 5. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108418501 In the Switch game of cards the object was to get rid of as many cards as possible and the winner was the first person to dispose of all their cards. In our times this game popular with children is marketed under the brand UNO. Ugly Man competitions were a common way of raising funds for various projects. they gained popularity leading up to World War 1 and were mentioned in thousands of newspaper articles from 1920 onwards. Continentals were social evenings with stalls, entertainment and dancing, aimed at raising funds for a local cause. |