The  patrons queued up waiting for the doors to open at the EPR Speakeasy and were not disappointed when they entered and found the cabaret set up and ready for a great night out. Tables decked out in black, each with a handy telephone – hand crafted by Ray Stolz – in order to place an illegal bet or maybe order some banned liquid refreshment, looked great and we were soon off to a good start when sherries were served .Ladies arriving in fringed dresses, feather boas and fancy headgear accompanied by gents in dark shirts, white ties and braces and hats all added to the fun atmosphere of the night.

 

 

 

 

 

When the music started up, the dance floor
was soon crowded with patrons eager to get
their toes tapping.

 

 

 

 

The Charleston dance competition, Judged by Sandy Fowler, was won by Bev Evans, looking splendid in her black gown and red mittens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were so many Best Dressed Ladies if was difficult to separate them, the award went to the “Most Unusual dress”, which was won by Pauline McKeown in her stylish couturier designed model…many ladies will be eager to know her couturier!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The entertainment was of the usual high standard and featured songs of the era sung by the very talented EPR members, with gowns created by June Ginger.

 

 

 

 

 

A visit from Al Capone- at the back in the white hat- (alias Leo Mioni) and his mobsters was a highlight and Al also surprised everyone with his great clarinet playing, when he teamed up with Ray on the drums, to play that Jazz classic “Golden Wedding”.

 

 

 

 

We are so fortunate to have such talented members who are prepared to give up their time for regular rehearsals to entertain us and also the many members who work in the background to help make these things happen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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