STAFF DANCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 240, 10 October 1934, Page 13

STAFF DANCE.

AMALGAMATED- THEATRES.

The social and entertainment committee of Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd., held its third annual staff dance in the Rialto Ballroom last evening. The lounge and the dance hall were filled with members and guests, and special decorations included each cubicle being flanked with the names of the various theatres, set in panels of scarlet and glistening silver lettering. An energetic committee made the dance a success, and included: Miss May Vercoe, in black ring velvet; Miss Iris Hurfitt, black silk georgette; Miss Jocie Sayegh, black and silver stamped metal; Mrs. C. Kelly, black georgette; Messrs. Harold Lane, C. Ivempt, Tice Martin, VV. A. Malone, and D. Hopkins. A presentation took place during the evening, when 45 picture houses contributed to some beautiful presents for Miss Irene Meiklejohn, who has been with this firm since its opening." The guest of honour severed her connection with Amalgamated Theatres last evening, owing to her marriage. The staff,'s gifts were a canteen of cutlery and a large silver salad bowl. The firm presented a dinner and tea service and a large brass table. Many other gifts were received from friends. On arrival Mrs. M. A. Moodabe, who wore a beautifully cut black ring velvet, was the recipient of a bouquet of choice flowers. Mrs. Moodabe, sen., alio received a bouquet, and was in a black angel skin lace frock. Miss Meiklejohn wore pastel pink crepe faille. Ampng those present were:—Mrs. P. [ D. Hopkins, wearing rose pink ring velvet; Mrs. W. Kritsch, black and gold lace; Mrs. L. 0. Michaels, figured georgette; Mrs. W. A. Malone, primrose crepe faille; Mrs. If. A. Bagley, black : georgette and silver; Mrs. G. L. Wilson, navy crepe satin and steel trimmings; Mrs*. S. Hardwick, grey and purple chiffon; Mrs. .1. M. Melville, black floral crepe suede; Mrs. R. 11. Allen, blush pink ninon; Mrs. K. Stohr, black souple satin; Mrs. G. McKcnzie, olive green georgette; Mrs. O'Brien, scarlet lace; Mrs. H. Dilger, white crepe faille; Mrs. C. O'Brien, brown marocain; Mrs. F. Hills, ivory satin and tulle; Mrs. E. Steven; pink floral silk; Mrs. Tice-Martin, black lace; Airs. F. Sparks, brown and gold lame; Mrs. P. C. Blenkarne, black and gold spotted net; Airs. A. Shepherd, Burgundy ninon; Airs. A. Gavan, black flat crepe; Airs. T. Laffev, black souple satin; Miss Annecsi Corbin,"deep cherry chenille brocade; Miss Powell, black pebble crepe afld coloured sequin wrap; Aliss Mao Wilson, flame wind swept satin; Aliss Bernstone, ciel bluo velvet; Miss Olga Dean, black and pink satin; Aliss Alorlev, pink satin and silver; Aliss B. Oakes, black georgette; Aliss Kellett, black satin; Alias Bazer, pink organdie; Aliss N. Knight, tinsel lame; Aliss R. Grainger, black velvet and white fur; Aliss N. Corbin, blush pink romaine; Aliss E. Mackrell, ivory souple satin; Aliss D. King, jade green crepe satin: Aliss D. Reed, silver grey satin; Aliss H. Corbin, white pebble crepe; Miss J. Scott, mulberry crepe suede; Aliss A. Hawkins, black satin crepc; Aliss P. Schmansky, black marocain; Aliss J. Thomson, cream matclasse; Aliss D. lumber, white satin and sequins; Aliss AI. Watson, white marocain; Aliss J. Gillespie, apricot and brown crepe suede; Aliss Schinkel, black santin and diamante; Miss T. Hill, pink wind swept satin; Aliss B. Peterson, pastel pink satin; Miss G. Peterson, ciel blue craquelle crepe; Aliss A. Reid, black lace; Aliss AI. Francis,' claret pebble crepe; Aliss AI. Oliver, ivory lace; Miss Peggy AlcLeod, white and black chiffon; Aliss B. Clarken, apple green shot taffeta; Miss P. AlcCarthy, plaid red and white silk.