CHARITY BALL

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 225, 19 June 1929, Page 5

CHARITY BALL

AID FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY There was a very large gathering at the Town Hall last night when the annual Charity Ball, given under the auspices of St. Vincent de Paul Society took place. The hall was beautifully decorated. Round the sides and draped over the gallery were many ilags, while an air of lightness was given to the whole by the festoons ot lycopodium starred with pink roses, which were hung from the central electrolier to the sides. Greenery also decorated the pillars below, and drapery transformed underneath the gallery into alcoves, which were furnished for those sitting out. Xhe stage was backed with lycopodium, and decorated with palms and pot plants, carpeted and furnished with chairs, Ims was for the presentation of debutantes to His Grace Archbishop O’Shea, which was the chief interest of the evening. boon after the commencement of the dance the floor was cleared, and His Grace entered wearing his robes, and was escorted to the platform, where he was supported by Mesdames G. Craig and E. Fitzgibbon, who were Matrons of Honour for the occasion. The debutantes then entered with their escorts, and each in turn ascended the steps to the platform, and made her bow to the Archbishop, the names being called out by the Rev. Dr. Mcßae, chairman of the Dance Committee. /They then took their places behind the official group, until the last of the presentations, and a very fine . effect was obtained, tor many of the debutantes wore pretty coloured dresses, the whole making a very bright scene. His Grace in a few words congratulated those responsible for the dance, which was held for the noblest object, that or charity. The St. Vincent de Paul Society was doing a great work on behalt of the poor and needy of the city, and His Grace recommended those • who did not know of it to read their last report and see what a splendid body of men and women they were. He hoped those present would continue to show interest during the year. He also congratulated the debutantes and hoped they, too, would continue their interest in the society and that the ceremony just concluded would be a pledge of success not only of their social life but in the greater work of helping others. He wished them all happiness. The debutantes then took part in a special, dance before the programme of the ball was resumed. Those presented to His Grace were Miss Florence Shields, who wore white satin and silver lace with touches of pink: Miss Sheila MacLean, in apricot satin, the flared skirt of frills of tulle; Miss Betty Wynn, ivory taffetas; Miss Madeleine Rogers wore lame and silver lace over pink; Mjss Kathleen Fitzpatrick, shot tinsel bodice with georgette frilled skirt; Miss S. Harrington, silver tissue with blue georgette skirt; Miss Aileen Murphy, white georgette with uneven hem; Miss _ Cecily Noble-Campbell, white crepe de chine and embossed chenille with silver flower; Miss E. Gleeson, picture frock of. ivory satin and georgette; Miss Marie Stephen, pink frilled georgette and diamante trimming; Miss Jessie Christie, cream chenille georgette and diamante; Miss Eileen Rowley, pink taffeta, with deep hem of blue. Miss K. von Kersenberg, primrose chiffon taffeta, with bertha and sash of georgette; Miss Bobbie Williams, white marlette and diamante; Miss N. Bond, green satin with flounced skirt; Miss Lola Onsprlng, pink georgette with graduated faille ribbon frills; Misa Molly McGoldrick, mauve, georgette with handpainted pink roses; Miss Lydia Cooke, mauve silk taffeta and tulle with pink roses: Miss Kathleen Abbott, rose pink chenille with georgette frills: Miss Monica Kelly, pale pink and silver; Miss P. Jackson, hyacinth blue with silver and diamante buckle: Miss Cecilia O’Donnell, pale pink georgette. Miss J. McCormick, flounced daffodil georgette with turquoise bow; Miss Nora Sheehy, shell-pink lace with taffeta bow. Miss Hilary Mulvey, powder-blue crepe-de-chlne and diamante trimming; Miss Josephine Bradey, powderblue taffeta with net frills and touches of pink: Miss M. Peoples, flame embossed chenille and crepe-de-chlne: Miss Eileen Turnbull, ivory satin mousseline with large bow at side; Miss Shirley Milner, shellpink mariette with godet skirt finished with rosebud trimming; Miss Dixie Milner. also in shell-pink mariette; Miss Lctty Niseon, shell-pink mariette, the skirt in handkerchief effect trimmed with net and a large taffetas bow: Miss Agnes Bradey, pale green frillen taffetas. Miss T. Smith, pale green georgette with embossed georgette bodice; Miss C. Smith, shellpink, satin and silver; Miss Moira Higgins, apricot crepe-de-chine and silver; Miss L. Weybourne, pale green georgette with rieach-coloured bow; Miss N. Weybourne, pink and blue georgette; Miss Mollie Malone (of Stratford), in pale pink tulle. Miss S. MacLe an, Miss E. O’Flaretty, Miss Quinnll, Miss M. Stephen, Miss K. Callaghan. Miss B. Cahill, Miss E. Collins, and Miss K. McGrath, all in pretty softtoned frocks, while all the debutantes carried bouquets which added to the effect of the whole group. . '. The galleries were crowded with spectators, and Ikter supper was served in the Concert Chamber. This was in the hands of a committee of ladies drawn from, all the parishes, and they provided a delicious supper, serving it l themselves and so adding to the financial results of the ball. The tables were most effectively decorated with bright yellow paper flowers in vases down the whole length, while in the centre of each table was a large bowl, massed with these and coloured leaves, which was repeated on the stage. The effect on euterlng the room was quite brilliant, and reflects great credit on those responsible, the committee having made all the flowers. The chaperones for the evening were: Mrs. George Craig, wearing black velvet; Mrs. W. Gamble, in black silk; Mrs. T. , b. Guscott, In pink embossed georgette; Mrs. J. G. Hughes, in black and silver; Mrs. E. Fitzgibbon, in black and diamante ornament. There were also present: Miss Craig, in pale blue; Mrs. McGrath, in black with silver beading; Mrs. lan Duncan, in black tulle and gold lace; Mrs. H. Plimmer, black aud diamante; Mrs. Richardson, pink and silver brocade; Miss Matheson, blue taffetas:. Miss Preshaw, powder-blue; Miss McKillop. pink silk; Miss Gray, pink tulle; Miss S. Hughes, green taffetas. The chairman for the dance committee was tbo' Rev. D. Mcßae', and the energetic secretary, Mr. P. D. Hoskins. Conveners of the various committees were: Hall, Mr. T. B. Guscott; supper, Mr. B. O. Brien: decorations, Mrs. C. M. Torlcy; publicity. Mr. P. A. Lawlor; finance, Mr. W. H. Welsh: invitations, Mr. H. Ryan. Rudolph’s Orchestra played for the dances, and the bull was an undoubted success in every way.