SUNSHINE BALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 186, 7 August 1936, Page 11

SUNSHINE BALL.

BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS,

CHARMING SETS PRESENTED

t Undoubtedly the decorations at the 1 Town Hall la9t night, when the Community Sunshine Association held a •'punfi ire ball," were outstanding. Simplicity was the keynote, and by its very use a magnificent effect was produced. The feature w'as.a huge sun with glistening points, in the centre of which were myriads of golden sunflowers, and from here a spillway of more golden flowers made a vivid trail down the stage. The sun was erected between dark green drapes in front of the organ, and the sombre tones of the dark green foliage on either side made a most effective setting. The whole of the stage was massed with palms, four cypress trees linking up the scheme. Arranged with comfortable chairs, the platform made a comfortable lounge, whi'h was occupied by the official* and committee n.e.mbors. Over the whole of tho floor trails of lveopodium were looped from the central electroliers to the sides of the balcony, which were also festooned. Tiny twinkling lights interwoven with the greenery made a gay fairyland overhead, while hanging baskets of fern and masses of greenery around the pillars contributed to the effect.

The entrance hall and staircase were also cleverly decorated with greenery, in which nestled huge forget-me-nots, the emblem of the society. This scheme was also to be seen in the supper room, where there were also wide bands of forget-me-not blue streamers on the white cloths of the tables.

The function was under the patronage of their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral, Viscount Galway, and Viscountess Galway, who, owing to being in Wellington at the present time, were unable to be present.

The Mayor, Mr. Ernest Davis, who is [(resident of the association, was unable to be present. The Mayoress, Mrs.

Ernest Davis, attended, and was met by Sir George Richardson, vice-president, and by Mrs. William Bright, chairman of the ladies' auxiliary. Mrs. Davis was wearing a handsome gown of black souple satin with beaded' embroideries, and Mrs. Bright was in black flat crepe with silver thread.

The Seta. A' number of special sets added considerably to the enjoyment of the ball. These were interspersed with the dance programme, and were given an enthusiastic reception, by the onlookers. All appropriate set for the occasion was the "Sungldw" set, which had been organised by Mr. D. Clifton' Lewis. Wearing frocks of taffetas in three shades of gold, the girls represented the sun's rays, while replicas of settinir suns were in their hair. A dance in Worship of the sun was arranged by Miss Irene Isaacs, the

girls carrying large glittering sun balls. Tjiofie taking part in the set were: Miss Peggy Coote, Miss Dulcie Boucher, Miss Betty Coe, Miss Sybil Stewart, Miss Joan Stewart, Miss Vonnie Henderson, Miss Cherie Pierce, Miss Ruth Whitley, Miss Gay Henderson, Miss Peggy Beaumont, Miss Marjorie Townsend, Miss Elizabeth Fl'ater, Miss Pat Stanton, Miss Molly Jackson, Miss Mavis Brown, Miss Sheila Macpherson, Miss Esme Noble and Miss Eileen Npakes.

A Hungarian peasant scarf ballet, arranged by Miss Aileen Beresford, was another attractive set. The girls wore bright costumes with bouffant skirts Worn; with hand-embroidered blouses and aprons of cream satin, black velvet corsages and gold head-dresses. Their partners were in black satin troUsei's, coloured tunics, iblack bucket-shaped hats, top boots and gold sashes. The set com-

prised:—Miss Peggy Noall, Miss Ilia Corbett, Miss Claudia Over, Miss Babette Kelelier, Miss Hylda King, Miss Essie Bell, Miss Shirley Neville, Miss Nancy Noall.

Arranged by Mrs. Alan Dignan, a Charming set was "The Music Goes Round and P.ound." The girls' frocks Of black and white satin were decorated with large quavers and semi-quavers in silver and black while their partners were In black, white and silver pierrot suits. In the set were:—Miss JoCelyn Archey, Miss Alison Milsom, Miss Ethel Mappin, Miss Enid Kelly, Miss Joan Duthie, Miss Virginia Carney, Miss Alstan Lippineott, Miss Jocelyn Hesketli, Messrs. Peter and John Mowbray, Athol Coats, John Thomson, D. Abbott, Graham Tudhope, Jock Ca,lian and lan MacCormick.

The Kolo, the Yugoslav national dunce, performed by members of the Yugoslav Glub, was another feature of the evening. Dancihg to the haunting strains of the Tamburica Orchestra, the girls and then in their attractive national costumes made an unforgettable picture. Tailing part the dance Were •• —'Mrs.

M. Yakieh, Mrs. J. Krizanich, Mrs. N> Vodanovich, Miss D. Marinovich, Miss Z. Pergomet, Miss I. Nolfi, Miss M. Simunbvich, Miss T. Piacun, Miss M. Unkovich, Miss K. Maich, Messrs. M. Pivac, M. Borich, K. Marusich, M. Sumieh, J. Krizanich, ty. Pergomet, P. Vodanovich, I. Tvrdevich, D. Sinkovich, T. Bakarich. The music for tlie dance was written by Mr. M. Marinovich, the leader of the Tamburiea Orchestra.

Amqnw ; . those present were: Lady Richai'dson, who wore a frock of black i Chantilly lace with rose coloured Howers on the corsage; Mrs. R. Ferner, black bouffant taffeta; Mrs. G. Cruickshank, black georgette; Mrs. E. M. Miller, black lace; Mrs. L. A. Eady, beige lace; Mrs. T. W. Maben, black georgette; Mrs. W. J. Sexton, black and floral suede; Mrs. P. Clifton-Lewis, rose craquelle, with silver brocade; Mrs. F. Eaton, black suede; Mrs. B. J. McKendrick, turquoise blue souple satin; Mrs. A. Follick, black watered satin; Mrs. A. Blomfield, black velvet and lace; Mrs. T. H. E. OateS, magnolia souple satin; Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, black satin; Mrs. F. Cadman, brocaded taffeta, in cerise and blue; Mrs. K. S. Whitley, black suede; Mrs. Spencer Mason, flor-tl crepe; Mrs. A. ciel blue suede; Mrs. L. C. H. Dawson, blue watered satin; Mrs. S. E. Langstone, rosecoloured grosgrih; Mrs. G. McKillop, cream craquelle and ;;old lame; Mrs. R.. Tappenden, Lido blue crepe, with silver tunic; Mrs. A. J. Williamson,, black crepe; Mrs. Walter Bailey,, magnolia satin; Mrs. J. H. Hubber, black cobweb

lace; Mrs. J. S. Brigliam, black chiffon velvet; Mrs. Murdoch-Smith, leaf-green satin; Mrs. Claude Heather, black satin; Mrs. A. J. Jebb, gold lace Mils. Alan Dignan, multi-flowered satin;' A. Turner, ecru lace; Mrs. E. Mcßride, black georgette and lace; Mrs. Powley, almond green georgette; Mrs. R. Maitin, cyclamen charnieuse: Sirs. L. Coakley, Lido blue velvet; Mrs. Harry Myers, blue and gold lace; Mrs. G; A,. Jones, "Lido blue lace; Mrs. Maxwell Grey, 'magnolia lace; Mrs. A. H. Cavaye. black Chantilly lace; Mrs. O. Davis L Go!T, blacksatin, with blue rel'ef; Mrs. Outram Horspool, black velvet; Mrs. A. Neville, peach grosurin; Mrs. J. McKendrick, blue georgette! Mrs. M. E. Simich,,plum coloured suedis; Mrs. CKrk Walker, black ring velvet; Mrs. H. E. Burton wine-coloured suede; Mrs. G. M. Pezaro. black* lace; Mrs, ,T. H. Prater, Pervenche blue lace; Mrs. Mi J. Moodabe, black suede threaded with silver; Mrs. S. Reynolds, Lido blue crepe; Mrs. C. E. Corbett, tiink brocaded satin; Mrs. Percy Adams, black' brocaded crepe; Mr?. A. E. Macartney, black taffeta; Mrs. K. Allen, beige lace; Mrs. A. C. Paterson, black crepe and silver lame; Mrs.. Gordon Reid (Wellington), nut brown \elvet; Mrs. Fi JET. Guinnes, black taffeta; Mrs. Hi R. Dug<ran, deep cream satin. £ Miss Ajiita Webster, black taffeta, with cyclamen relief; Miss Molly jackson, black frilled net; Miss May Beresford, mauve lace over sat ! r.; Miss Irene Isaacs, flame georgette; Miss fi. Blomfield, eti.u de nil satin; Miss A. Batten, black suede; Miss B;'' •.•••', leaf gVeen satin; Miss Peggy Coote* amethyst mauve, crepe; Miss Elizabeth Fvater, tuf'quoiso blue brocade; Miss. Ailecn Beresford, forest green lrmrocaij): Miss Ruth Whitley, black taffeta; Miss Betty Atkinson, black maroeaiii, with silver thread; Miss C. Beaten, flame 'crepe; Miss Joyce Wilson, cream lace; Miss Mavis Myers. Jeep cream taffeta; Miss F. Heron, black lace; Miss E. Sanders, black taffeta; Miss Joan Massey (Pukekohe), blue eloque; Miss Marjorle Perkins (Pukekohe), turquoise taffeta; Miss E. Virtue, ivory satin; Miss Hilda Bcntlev, pale pink taffeta.; Miss R. KendaU, black and white satin.