DEATH’S BALL

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22767, 20 July 1939, Page 2

DEATH’S BALL

A GREAT SUCCESS STAFF ENTERTAINS AT WINTER GARDEN Death’s ball—one of the most popular of the staff dances held during the winter months—always attracts its full quota of guests. The ball held last night at the Winter Garden was most enjoyable, and four and a half hours of gaiety had been arranged by an experienced committee. Mrs E. Bentley Davison, who acted as hostess, received the guests of honour, who included Mr and Mrs A. W. Beaven, Mr and Mrs T. W. Perry, Mrs C. Ogilvie, Mrs A. M. Wickenden, and Miss Elaine Wickenden. Mrs Ogilvie wore a frock of Bordeaux blue ninon, with contrasting sash of ruby ring velvet; Mrs Elizabeth Manners, who accompanied her, wore a classical frock of black georgette; Mrs Perry’s delft blue cloque frock, worn with a matching bolero, had a posy of paler blue and cyclamen flowers on the corsage; a bustle of black net trimmed Mrs Davison’s black beaded frock, and she wore also a sapphire blue Chinese hand-embroidered coatee. Organising Committee Members .of the organising committee were Mr L. F. Beauvais (chairman), Migses Patricia Cunneen, Nola Jack, Maisie Jamieson, P. Knight, Gwen Munro, Mavis Malone, Mary Wade, Betty Wilson, Messrs J. K. Fraser (secretary), L. J. Marshall (treasurer), G. Trjst, and J. Labudde. Miss Cunneen wore a pleated frock of gold chiffon brightened with sapphire blue and cyclamen flowers at the neckline, and her' close-fitting jacket was of gold taffeta; Miss Nola Jack’s full-skirted frock of hyacinth blue taffeta- was satin striped in lavender; Miss Jamieson’s uncommon frock of deep cyclamen ninon was patterned with large white flowers outlined with gold thread; Miss Wade’s Victorian frock of ciel blue taffeta was laced in peasant style from the neck to the waist in front; Miss Munro wore a frock and coatee of black ring velvet; narrow bands of delphinium blue velvet ribbon provided an effective contrast on Miss Malone’s frock of petunia net, and Miss Wilson’s harebell blue chiffon frock was finished with a lilaccoloured sash looped in front, and tiny lilac buttons fastening the bodice. Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston orchestra, and an eccentric dance was given during the latter part of the evening by Iris Shepherd and William Shaw.

Amongst others present were Mesdames G. Munford, A. Clements (Waimate), George Trist, J. K. Fraser, L. P. Morton, R. Huntley Stewart, R. Fraser. L. Neuman, H. C. Urlwln, G. W. Cursons, E. Palmer, R. Rossiter, L. Doherty, M. A. Elder, C. Trethowan, Jack Wilton, H. W. Wilscm. I_. Hubble, Elizabeth Manners, J. Edwin. Scott, I_. J. Marshall, H. Cooper, W. Debenham, J. Labudde, A. E. Brightling, E. Munro, Alan Wills, H. E. Radley, Robert Reed, D. Jarvis, J. Cameron, J. Carey, Donald Archer, S. J. Moore. L. J. Myers, Misses Joan Tindall. Joyce Fisher. Zena Munford, Betty Ussher, Winifred Jones, Betty Yellowlees, Valmai Richards, Dorothy Neill, Alma Burns. Ena Cross, Gwen Duff, Joan Syme, Joy Ferry, Anne Lucas, Z. Jack, Mary Wall, S. Jack, Joy Mantell, J. McLauchlan, Nan Seward, Betty Heasley, Shirley Jack, Ruby Wilding, Margaret Campbell, Lois Dulieu, May Leith, Enid McCracken, Maisle Wilton, Nola Tonks, Margaret Barber, Nellie Bull, J. Eaglesome, Ngaere Pedler, Edna Grenfell, Gwen Munro, Stasia Harrington, Peggy Hurley, Joan Dew, Maud Bank, Dorothy Thwart, Joyce Williams, Marjorie Bishop, Carmel Smith, Mavis Collins, Dulcie Burrell, Betty Lew, Nola Martin, Helen Allard, B. Brodie (Lyttelton), Geraldine Ferry, Penelope Thompson. Mary Price, Muriel Undrill, Heather Forbes, Kathleen Mowat, Lesley Hicks, Ida Pruden, Lisette Robertson, Kay Hodgson, Mollie Talbot, Yvonne Boyce, Mavis Rob- ' inson, Dorothy Pengelly, Ngaire Taylor, Marjorie Carver (Wellington), Maud Wilson, Edna Dykes, Mawa Atkinson, C. Fowler, Barbara Mather. Aileen Kelly, Mabel Young. Emile Lyons, Barbara Young, Dorothy Harvey. Beth Spicer, Hazel Wilson. Joyce Copley, Mollie Wallace, E. Townsend, Barbara Nicholson. Margaret Ryan, M. Steele, Frances Thwaites, Jean Dickey, Peggy Keogh, Rona Twinem, Evelyn Duckworth. Win Stemmer, Isabel Purse, Natalie Pearce, Joan Hussey, Lyndali Robertson, Irene Morris, Mary Macdonald, Mollie Clayton. Muriel Hudson, Joyce Cameron, I. Horman, Marjorie Louden. Joan Newton. Helen Alison, Isla Morton, Freda Cullen, Gwen Chesney, Isabel Thomson. Nancy Mercer, Sunny Henshaw, Joyce and Nola Forward (Ranglora), Helen Stubbersfield. and Tlria Trent. BIRTHDAY PARTIES NEW OPERATIC SOCIETY The social committee, of, the new Christchurch Operatic Society held an enjoyable ' first birthday party in the Canterbury Builders’ Chambers. Members of the committee responsible for the arrangements of the gathering were: Mrs R. Sutton, Misses N. Fra ter, E. Craighead, Messrs G. Lake, M. Pritchard, J. Stewart, G. Simpson, T. Ritchie, E. Craighead, and W. Binns. The birthday cake, suitably decorated, was presented by the musical director, Mr Len Barnes. Items were contributed by Mesdames R. Sutton and E. Pedder, Messrs L. Riley, A. Keen. Music was played by Mr J. Buchanan. „ Supper was served by the women members of the society, and Mr G. Lake was master of ceremonies.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUES

A very successful party, to celebrate the third birthday of the Catholic Women’s League (Christchurch diocese), was held in Beath’s tea room last night, and was well attended. Members were welcomed by the president, Miss A. Buckley, who wore a frock of petunia silk crepe. Guests of honour were Bishop Brodie and members of the clergy, representing city and suburban parishes. Piano solos were played by Mrs D. F. Dennehy, and an amusing one-act play was presented by Misses N. Enright, M. Enright, and Barbara Griffiths.

Bishop Brodie wished the league many happy returns of the day, and congratulated members on the great success of their many activities during the last year. He outlined plans for further useful work that he wished the league to undertake in the future. Supper was served in the lounge, and the birthday cake was cut and distributed amongst the guests.

CYCLING IN EUROPE ADDRESS TO UNIVERSITY WOMEN Calling at the office of a cycling association in London, Miss Alison M. Burns and a friend were told of interesting cycling trips they could take on the Continent, and some of the places they visited in Southern and Eastern Europe were described by Miss Burns to members of the Canterbury Federation of-University Women at theirmonthly meeting held in the club rooms, Montreal street, last evening. In some places they had found it advisable to send their bicycles forward while they trained over awkward stretches of the journey. They had found this method restful after wheeling their bicycles up hills and certain parts of the alps. Languages in the different countries presented a real problem, particularly in Russia, but sign language and a smattering of French and German helped them considerably. Their two months of “vagabondage” took them to many wayside places in the Austrian Tyrol and in Italy, and they had had the pleasure of spending a night at the St. Bernard Hospice. As Miss Burns is interested in botany, she had. been particularly delighted with the profusion of wild flowers they passed. Miss Jenny I. Stewart: (president) presided, at the meeting, and Mrs Francis Bennett thanked the speaker Members who had the pleasure of hearing talks of this nature felt much less isolated in New Zealand, said Mrs Bennett. Amongst those present were Mesdames D. B. Macleod. C. M. McKenzie, E. M. Arnold (Wellington), P. J. Twomey, J. H. Kidd, G. W. Willis, N. S. Woods, J. B. L. Needham, F. J. T, Grigg, P. H. Robinson, C. E. Foweraker, J. Kirkness, Mcßleakly; White, Francis Bennett, H. D. Broadhead, A. H Tocker, Lewis Morrison, D. E. Johnson, C. H. Perkins, Bowes, B. C. Benney, A. J. Campbell, G. Jobberns, L. K. Laugesen, Misses J. I. Stewart, M. E. Sims, B. E. Plimsoll, A. W. Hall E. B. Baxter, M. Wilkinson, I. F. Milnes’ M. Richards, M. M. Walmsley, I. Brash, B. Loy. M. B. Steel, R. Wilkie, J. McKee, K. Leonard, and E. Heine.

STUDENT HOSTELS’ DANCE FUNCTION AFTER RUGBY MATCH Students of College House and Rolleston House spent an enjoyable time last evening at a dance in the Students’ Union building after the annual Rugby game between the houses, which was played in the afternoon. Fritz Seymour’s orchestra played the music. Among those present were Misses Margaret Rennie, Barbara Cotter, Betty Wales, Betty Wanty, Nancy Price, Diana Taylor, B. M. Neal P. Fitzgillon. Ruth L'umsden, Mavis Kendon, P. McKenzie, Ramona Mehandez, Jeannette Gow, June Coleman, Marguerite Boxer, H. Lough, J. Walton, Alison Parr, Molly Seldon, B. Murray. Nan Brown, Aloa Dorreen, Maureen Ramsay, Molly Paul, N. Campbell, D. Wood, Nola Edginton, Janet Jermyn, Jane Collier, Bessie Adlam. Olive Hoyle, Nancy Davis, Joy Tregenning, Noelyne Neilsbn, Helen Goldfinch, H. M. Harrison, M. Davis, M. O’Brien Gwen Glasson, Patricia Shannon. Lola Anderson, Ngaira Moore, Betty Wilson June Elvy, Bunty Brown, Helen Davis, Brownie Freeman, Zelda Bedell, Jgan Rumbold, Audrey Black. Betty Ackroyd. Nance McKane, Ursula Gunn, Guida Beale and Mrs G. T. J. Wilson. PRE-WEDDING PARTY Miss Monica Ryan (Rotomanu, West Coast) was the guest of honour at a “kitchen” gift party given in the Rotomanu Hall by residents of the district. Miss Ryan’s marriage to Mr P. McNeil (Christchurch) will take place shortly. Reference was made by several speakers to the active interest taken in local, activities bv Miss Ryan and her parents, Mr and Mrs John Ryan. Music for dancing was p’ayed by Mr O. /Savage (Kotuku), and extras by Mr N. Nester. Several entertaining items were also enjoyed.