THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 283, 27 August 1935, Page 4

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Masked Carnival Dance This year marks the silver jubilee of St. Joseph’s Orphanage at Upper Hutt. Since its foundation there twenty-five years ago outstanding work has been done and'unfailing help given to over nine thousand children of all creeds and nationalities who have passed through the hands of the sisters. To give assistance to this worthy cause, and also to mark the jubilee of the orphanage, a special public appeal has been made this year. The recent street day and several smaller efforts have brought forth a considerable sum, and the final effort was made last evening with a masked carnival dance held in St. Francis Hall. An enthusiastic committee had been working for some time to ensure the success of the dunce, and the splendid results certainly rewarded their work. The minimum of expense was entailed, as everything necessary to make up a particularly enjoyable evening had been donated by willing helpers. The hall looked very attractive with the huge amber parchment lampshades in the centre and rows of deeper toned lights along the gallery. A drop-scene of an old English garden screened, the back of the stage, and this, with the mimosa and greenery banking the sides, gave the effect of a cool, green, flower-encircled lawn on which the orchestra played. A tap-dance and artistic ballet provided entertaining diversions which were fully appreciated. Everyone wore a black mask during the first part of the evening,

and they, ■with the many-coloured frocks, and a spotlight continually circling among the dancers, gave a true gala appearance to the scene. The Hostesses, for whom a special corner of the hall was furnished with a carpet and comfortable chairs, were: Mrs. Knox Gilmer, who wore a black lace frock; Mrs. Rolland O’Regan, in black lace with a corsage spray of red poppies; Mrs. J. J. L. Burke, who wore black flowered crepe with a silver lame coat; and Mrs. T. Casserley, iu ice blue ncedleruu lace.

The supper-room downstairs was gay with spring flowers and pink and blue streamers, which were twisted down the centre of the tables, where a delicious supper of home-made savouries was set.

The committee, who deserve congratulation on the excellent arrangements, were: Mrs. C. Hiekmott (who wore sapphire blue lace with matching coat) ; Mrs. E. J. Healy (black lace, blue and gold coat); Mrs. J. Troy (lacquer red windswept satin); Mrs. M. Gleeson (black suede crepe); Mrs. R. S. Dwyer (white crepe patterned with red and black spots); Messrs. F. Levin, J. Troy, P. W. Galvin, R. S. Dwyer, A. K, Bell, G. Horhig, P. Keogh, G. Harriss, H. O’Malley, J. Smith, B. J. Barnao and Mansfield.

Among those present were: Mrs. W. E. Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. F. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. J. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. L. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gamble, Rev. Monsignor Connelly, Mrs. Compton, Mrs. A. K. Bell, Dr. Rolland O’Regan, Misses K. Bradshaw, J. C. and M. Hiekmott, J. Harriss, M. McCarthy, J. Barry, I. Fergusson, I. Hawthorne, E. Wilson, N. Cooper, D. Parsonage, B. Williams, M. Green, M. and J. Lees, K. Goodson. A. Fitzgerald, F. Redding, D. Martin, W. Delaney, L. Maloney, M. Fouhy, H. Kirk, C. and N. Plimmer, M. Elfoy, I. Farnan, C. O’Donnell, G. and K. Allen, M. Hunter, V. and J. McLean, E. Smith, M. Reidy, K. and E. Leader, M. Fagg, P. McNamara, Messrs. J. Purvis, P. Krebs, D. and L. Smith, D. Ryan, J. Dowling, E. Farnam, W. Green, B. Elleray, L. Meachem, J. Fitzgerald. A. Redding, M. Goodson, F. Slowey, D. Reid, M. James, M. Green, P. Blewman, E. Taylor, R. Lander, N. Farrant, B. O’Day, E. Wilson, R. Knight, I. Smith, O’Driscoll.

Archbishop O’Shea., who was unable to be present, sent an apology for absence.

Thespians’ Reading

“Payment Deferred,” Jeffrey Dell’s intense and thrilling drama, made a most successful reading at the Thespians’ usual weekly meeting, held :n the little Theatre last night. This fine study of a murderer and his reactions and life after the crime thoroughly interested the large audience. Those taking part were: Mrs. May, Mrs. D. G. Edwards, Miss Janet Stirling, Messrs. Vryn Evans. Norman Hannah. R. Pritchard. G. T. Wiggs, H. Paul. Eric Evan-Young and W. Sutherland.

One child out of every million becomes a midget, while midgets are invariably the children of parents of norma! size.