DRURY DANCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 138, 13 June 1931, Page 15

DRURY DANCE.

The annual ball held at Drury this week in aid of funds for the Papakura sub-branch of the Franklin Plunket Society was well attended. The hall was decorated with nikau palms, ferns and multi-coloured streamers. The committee members were: Mrs. J. Jarvie, who wore black lace; Mrs. C. N. Knight, rose taffeta; Mrs. F. C. Heard, pink georgette; Mrs. W. J. Brooks, pink satin and tulle; Miss L. Pegler, orange crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Appleby, green georgette and lace; Miss E. Jarvie, green floral ninon; Miss K. Brooks, white embossed georgette and tulle. Others present included: Mrs. T. H. Brooks, pink satin and tulle; Mrs. C. Foote, black georgette, relieved with red; Mrs. Cross, black georgette; Mrs. J. S. Doull, violet georgette; Mrs. Gardiner, navy georgette; Mrs. G. G. Hamilton, green ring velvet; Mrs. Moult (Heme Bay), black sequinned georgette; Mrs. Hayson, floral ninon; Miss Elsie Nixon (Mission Bay), pale blue satin; Miss Rose Purdy, rose taffeta; Miss E. Marshall (Epsom), apricot frilled taffeta; Miss Phil Gardiner, cyclamen taffeta brocade; Miss Kuby Geraghty, royal blue georgette; Miss Lavington, blue floral ninon; Miss Honor Sim (Pukekohe), flame tulle; Miss 1. Bethcll (Pukekohe), pink lace and net; Miss Lily Rowe, apricot crepe de chine; Miss Audrey Garland (Waiuku), lemon lace; Miss Eve Bull, rose lace; Miss Bene Robinson, mauve satin; Miss Nina Ralph, scarlet beaded georgette; Miss 0. Kinlock, pink taffeta; Miss"Mary Mitchell (Pukekohe), powder blue satin; Miss Madge McNeil, (Pukekohe), apricot satin and lace; Miss V. Flavers, blue satin; Miss Ann McLennan, pink frilled taffeta; Miss V. Legge, blue lace; Miss Elsie Robinson, blue satin; Miss Eva McDowell, apricot crepe de chine; Miss Thclma McDowell, white taffeta; Miss Lilv McDowell, black <*eor«-ette; Miss Queen le Buckendge, rose lace; Miss Dorothy Lakeman (Pukekohe), rose taffeta; Miss Marjorie Lakeman (Pukekohe), blue taffeta; Miss Eva Clews (Pukekohe), shell pink georgette.

Y.W.C.A. The Y.W.C.A. board's monthly meeting, presided over by Mrs. A. D. Campbell, was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. D. S. Peak was welcomed as a new member, and the resignation received of Mrs. A. Peak from the board, of Miss Quayle from the immigration committee, and of Miss D. Andrews from the holiday house committee. It was decided that Dr. Staley, whose approaching departure from New Zealand was reported,_ be written to, expressing the association's thanks for her services to it in many directions. The forthcoming annual meeting in August was arranged for, and the nomination of Mrs. A.. D. Campbell to the position of president of the association approved. Mrs. Charles Smith was elected a life member of the association, different directors speaking in appreciation of her long connection with the board. The Auckland centre decided to become an associate member of the Pan-Pacific Women's Association. The request from the Hospital Auxiliary that this association take a collecting stand on June 26 was acceded to. Over £35 had been collected by the Y.W.C.A. on Poppy Day. A letter of thanks from the R.S.A. was received. In view of the long delay in obtaining work experienced by women and girls, a further reduction was made of board rates for temporary accommodation in the administration building to £1 and 18/ per -week. The enrolment of one hundred

unemployed girls in classes for shorthand speed, dress renovating, care of children, diet and health, handicraft and physical culture was noted, and a report given of the lodging and meals given without charge to girls out of work. The intention to continue to co-operate with the National Council of Women by providing them with a room for the use of a telephone for the unemployment registry was reaffirmed. A resolution was passed that owing to the present financial stringency, the Auckland Association recommend to the National Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand the postponement till next year of the biennial convention, planned to be held in August. The chairman of committees presented reports showing satisfactory progress in the work, though the financial position of some departments was a matter of anxiety. Every section of the association is bending its energies towards preparation for the Cherry Fair being held this month in aid of Y.W.C.A. world fellowship funds.