It's A tall, tall World

It's a tall, tall world....or so it must seem to the seven wee men, reaching in height only to the average individual's waist, who were to be seen roving the streets of Gisborne several weeks ago.

The above mentioned septet were, of course, the comical little characters in the visiting show, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was playing to capacity houses in the Opera House at the time.

What the dwarfs lacked in height they made up for with humour, and were a constant source of amusement wherever they went with their playful antics and pranks.

Six of the seven, the shortest of whom is Micky Chapman (Doc) at 3 ft. 4 in., were members of the original London cast, while the other one, Gordon Lavender, is from Christchurch.

Herbert Turner (Sleepy) stands on the seat in the bar of the Coronation Hotel, where he was staying, to order his daily pint.

The junior section placegetters were: Kevin Stewart (2nd), Roy Scott (1st), and Ronnie Hall (3rd).

Waiting to move at the intersection, Graham was somewhat overshadowed by Stan Fawcett's delivery truck.

Miniature mini-cyclist

Small bike could be manoeuvred into the cutest places

Herby Turner proved to be a snooker player to be reckoned with, despite the difficulties he encountered in reaching the table, when he defeated the former N.Z. champion, J. J. Sheppard.

Little man using long cues

Graham Cottrell operating shoulder-high telephone

Jack Perry (Bashful) playing his recorder

Playing snooker, Herby uses a chair to give himself a big lift

Harry Dillon (Happy) pouring Herby Turner a drop of the doings from an outsize bottle is watched by Gordon Lavender (Sneezy). Enjoying proceedings in the background are bartenders Jack Manefield and Chris Lawrence.

Gordon Lavender, writing home to his folks in Christchurch, is watched by Graham Cottrell.

Previous article Issue contents Next article

The Gisborne Photo News

No 101 : November 1, 1962

It's A tall, tall World