The Black and White themed Fancy Dress party at Christchurch Deaf Society on 28th May 1988 was a fundraiser for the World Games for the Deaf. The Games were held at Christchurch in January 1989. Creative members dressed-up as prisoners, punk rockers, Spanish costume dress with bolero, nuns, waitresses, and rugby league players. Towards the end of the video, Rodney Henwood presents Margaret Coutts, who was the Vice Chairperson for the New Zealand Organising Committee, with a cheque for $1,000.
The Sign Signers consisting of Sharon Darby, Claire Liddicoat, Barbara Herrick, Jo Smith and Noeline Still also gave a performance on the night. Songs signed were ‘Sailing’ by Rod Stewart, ‘You are my Sunshine’, ‘Bye Bye Love’ by the Everly Brothers, ‘The Young Ones’ by Cliff Richard, ‘The Jones Boys’ by the Mills Brothers, an Alphabet song, ‘Morningtown Ride’ by the Seekers. Patty Still signed a series of solo songs: ‘Wouldn’t It Be Lovely’ (My Fair Lady), ‘Annie’s Song’ (John Denver) and ‘Rivers of Babylon’ (Boney M).
