THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 185, 4 May 1936, Page 4

THE SOCIAL ROUND

33 Club Dance at Mayfair Cabaret Such is the popularity of the dances arranged by the 33 Club, that even the most evil weather does, not seem to deter people from attending. This was particularly evident on Saturday night, when every inch of seating capacity the Mayfair Cabaret was taken up by Mie large crowd that attended the club’s first dance of this season. The glow and warmth of the cabaret and the good cheer of all the dancers gave no evidence of the storm that raged without, and few gave a thought to what they would have to face when the dance was over. Dancing took place in both the rooms, around the walls of which, and-in the foyer of the main one, were arranged the gailycoloured cabaret tables. Particularly pleasing were the vases of warm-foned marigolds and poppies on the tables, two large brass bowls of orange and tawny marigolds and wallflowers near the entrance to the room attracting much attention. The only other decorations were tinselled “33’s" which hung on the walls and round the central dais, on which was housed the orchestra. A tempting buffet supper was served in the iceland poppy-decorated Italian room and in the recently-enlarged blue room, where the large parchment lampshades tone charmingly with the blue: walls. The committee responsible for the]

arrangements were Mr. T. Ashton (chairman), Mr. R. Stewart, Mr. V. Schumacher, Mr. N. Edgar, Mr. M. Sanderson, Mr. Lester Brown, Mr. J. Brown, Mr. W. Kemball, jun. Among, the many dancers noticed were: Mr. S. Craig (president of the club) and Mrs. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Evans (Perth), Mr. Reg Felton, Mr. G? M. Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Eskell, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hartman, Mr. arid Mrs. Arthur Tyndall, Mr, and Mrs. E. Lash, Mr. and Mrs. K. Lackey, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. M. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. M. Corlissou, Mr. and Mrs. J. Haycock, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dowling, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes, Mrs. Pascoe, Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Millen Paulin, Mr. and Mrs. V. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Sclineideman,. Mr. and Mrs. G. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. R. Galvin, Mr. and Mrs. C. James, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sanderson, Mrs. Rennie, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Vinsen, Mr. and Mrs. Millier, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Quigley (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs. G. Rolfe, Mr. and Mrs. John Hasting, Mrs. H. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Pearce, Mrs.' Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. , E. G. MacDonald; Misses Billie Brown, Pauline Stafford, Bee Downing, Eve Tomlinson, Jean Tolley, Mary Taylor (Hong-Kong), Jean Preston, Dorothy Carson, Speed, Swift, E. Brice, Ida Baird, . C. James, J. Faulkiner, M. and S. Labone, A. King, R. Green, S. Grant, I. Spidy, M. Hunt, McTaggart, A.. Holmes, L. Hill, Lucy Wells, V. Collie, G. Hall, M. Davis, Sheila Quirk, N. Sidford,. N. Leach, M. Coombe, Paddy Hope Gibbons, Bond, B. Hyams, Lewer,E, Urbah, Cassidy; Messrs. A. R. Shepard* E. McGhie, Nichol, W. Kemball, jun., S. Vinsen, lan Gibson, Harold Tomlinson, W. Fuller, L. Gaudln, Eraser McLean, A. McLean, Phil McGowan, I. J. McDermott, 0. H. Arndt, W. S. Worboys, P. Oughton, 0. James. J Campbell, C. Claridge, A. Hyams, L. Labone, G. Young, T. Horton, F. Fordham, J. Irvine, J. Shaw, G. Gribbie, L. Warren, R. Young, G. Anderson, H. Richards, Grace, E. Urban, Naisb, R. Z. Grant. Farewell at Palmerston North To bid farewell to Mrs. C. Alcken, who has been a resident of Palmerston North for many years, and who is leaving shortly to take up her residence in Wellington, Mrs. L. J. Oliver entertained a number of friends at her home in Featherston Street. The room was tastefully decorated with dahlias and chrysanthemums in tones of pink, with touches of black. After afternoon tea had been served, Mrs. Oliver presented the departing guest with a pretty hand-painted bread-board on behalf of those present. Among the guests were Mesdames C. Aicken. L. J. Oliver, G. Maule, 0. Purves, N. V. Ballinger, J. Young, G. Alcken, L. Cooper and Miss N. Ogier. Dance at Rongotai College In spite of a bitterly cold night, the Rongotai College masters’ and prefects’ danee, held at the college gymnasium on Saturday, was a most cheerful one and was very well attended by both past arid present pupils and their friends. The gymnasium had been transformed into an attractive ballroom, where a most unusual aud effective scheme of decoration hdd been carried out. A multitude of orange streamers of irregular length hung down from the celling, each streamer terminating in a round gold disc. A large square of interwoven streamers In the college colours, black and gold, held pride of place in the centre of the ceiling. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Oldfield, the latter wearing a gown of black georgette, received the guests. An excellent orchestra contributed to

the evening’s enjoyment, and a delicious supper, with hot savouries and drinks, was greatly appreciated by the dancers.

The committee responsible for the success of the dance comprised Mesdames Brown, Northover, Heron, Wallace, Bell (secretary), Frain and Wall. The prefects’ committee comprised Messrs. K. G. Brown, G. E. L. Dawson, A. Grey, A. D. Martin. J. A. Oldfield, W. G. Smith, C. Trillo, R. F. Ward, J. H. Wall, G. M. Wallace, L. V. Willing.

Others present were Mrs. Heron Misses Moody (2), Higgin, Cook, B. Lewis. Gladys Lang, Herrick, Peggy Clarke, 0. Thomson, J. Baker, Barbara Brown, J. Mathews, J. Anderson, G. Graham, Rita Luxford, Maysipore, D. Drake,. J. Forbes, N. Chant: Messrs F. M. Renner (principal), 11. Fathers Heron, Farquhar, R. Otto, R. Luxford, I. Johnston, N. Fade, Haswell, D. Kelsie, N, Brackenridge. N. Morrison, I. Messer, N. Bedford, F. Bock, J. Bowman. Studio Dance Nearly two hundred young people were entertained at a most successful studio dance given on Saturday night by Miss Gwenethe Walshe at her studio in Willis Street. The bright danee room presented a gay sight, in direct Contrast to the wintry conditions prevailing out of doors. A tireless orchestra provided the danee music, and the serving of a delicious buffet supper made a pleasant break in the evening’s programme. Two novelty dances creat-

ed much amusement, the rainbow dance! being won by Miss Eileen Fern and Mr. Fred Morgan, and the Monte Carlo by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moore. A feature of the evening was a demonstration of “formation” dancing given by Miss Abbey Kenny, Mr. W. Zander. Miss June Furri, Mr. R. Hendrlcksen, ! Miss Kathleen Ainscough, Mr. Jack Munns and Mr. and Mrs. L. Fielden. The girls all wore attractive frocks of white chiffon, with wide silver belts, shoulder sprays of silver flowers and silver flowers in their hair. The guests were received by Miss Walshe, who was assisted by the Misses Moira and Shirley-, Walshe. During the evening, Miss Walshe’s pupils made her a charming presentation. Dance at Trentham The Silvorstream Community Sports Club held a most successful dance this week in Howell’s Hall, Trentham, to raise funds for the boys’ gymnasium, which will be opened to-day. The committee responsible for a delightful evening’s entertainment- were Mr. and Mrs. Perrett, Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Kurth. Mr. George Bennett was an efficient M.C. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Skinley. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson,' Mrs. Woods', Misses V. and R. Skinley, Mcllolm, 0. Harris, Kurth (2), Milligan (2), Pretty, Whiteman (2), Scott. Williamson, Krohn, and Messrs. McHolm, Mclntyre, Whiteman, Gard. Scott, Stroud, Brown arid Hislop.