DUNSANDEL

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LVI, Issue 29, 12 April 1935, Page 4

DUNSANDEL

ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE OLD

BOYS' BALL.

A RECpRD ATTENDANCE

Although it was not on the official programme, a dance which perhaps can best be described as the European equivalent for a Maori haka, was indulged in with great heartiness last night at the annual ball of the Dunsandel - Irwell - Rakaia branch of the St. Andrew's College Old Boys' Association, held in the Dunsandel Hall. Strange to say, the participants were not only the folk who happened to be on the dancing floor at the time, but those who were enjoying a very excellent supper felt constrained,to join in. The cause of this unusual happening needs to be explained. About six o'clock last evening the electric power supply at Dunsandel failed. In part of the district the service was restored about seven o'clock, but the current failed to reach the township. The failure caused much consternation among those concerned with the management of the Old Boys' ball, and when eight o'clock drew near and there was still no electric light, a hurried search was made for lamps and candles, quite a good variety of the former being located, including a petrol lamp, which had to serve for the whole of the dancing fiall. In the supper room a battery-operated light and other lamps were set up, while the ladies had to be content with one candle-power illumination for the final touches to their toilet. Many telephone messages went to the Power Board's staff at Leeston, the response each time being an assurance that men were still out trying to locate the fault. The restoration occurred about 11.30 p.m., by which time small hopes were entertained that the fault would be rectified. The failure was a great disappointment to the committee, for there was a record attendance at the ball.

Apart from the light failure, however, the function was an outstanding success. The heavy rain did not prevent guests journeying from all the surrounding districts and from Christchurch. All entered heartily into the evening's enjoyment, and in spite of the light failure the ball was one of the jolliest held at Dunsandel for a long time. Among the many visitors were Mr J. B. Mawson, principal of St. Andrew's College, and Mrs Mawson. The hall was tastefully decorated in the college colours, royal and light blue, while greenery figured on the stage. In the supper room the tables were prettily decorated with roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums and other flowers. The committee responsible for the admirable arrangements made to ensure the success of the function comprised Messrs F. Lochhead, W. Walker, W. D. Walker, Hugh Johnston, R. Wright, B. Coe, D. Scott, A. Rennie and M: Brown. Mr W. D. Walker again acted as secretary, and a more enthusiastic man for the position would be difficult to find. Not even the smallest detail was overlooked. Mr Walker also shared with Mr D. Scott the duties of master of ceremonies.

Music for the dancing was supplied by the Erica Orchestra, and there was certainly no cause to complaifi of lack of volume. Mr Bartram, leader of the orchestra, gave prizes for a Monte Carlo dance which were won by Miss Ridgen and Mr I. Gillanders. For another Monte Carlo the prizes went to Miss Ethel Free and Mr R. Wright. Songs given by Mr D. Suckling were .greatly enjoyed. Splendid service was given by Mesdames James.Walker and J. A. Scott in the serving of an excellent supper. They were assisted by a number of other ladies and by some of the old boys. A memorable gathering concluded in the usual way about two this morning.

Among the ladies present were: Mesdames James Walker, J. A. Scott, C. A. Wright, H. F. Wright, W. O. Rennie, J. B. Mawson, R. E. White, P. Dysart, Gordon Dysart, J. I. Muirhead, J. Newlove, C. O. Hornsby, E. Archer, C. Tod, Misses W. and B. Mackie, Grace and Molly Walker, Margaret Allen, Christine Aldridge, Lily McGregor, Rene Stainger, D. Thwaites, M. McKenzie, E. and B. McMillan, P. and M. Brooks, Edna Mawson, M. Chamberlain, M. Stephens, L. Coe, Annie Allen, M. Allen, M. Bilbrough, Ailsa Comerford,'Olive Bilbrough, Edna Lemon, Elizabeth Boal, Gladys Lemon, Patricia Davison, Janet Waters, Gwyneth Greenall, Thelma and Doris Lilley, Eila Gabbie, Olive Howatson, June Taylor, L. Sparkes, J. Bedford, D. W. C. Macarthy, W. Eddy, J. Armstrong, N. Weaver, M. Barwick, R. Wallis, Betty Eggelton, Ethel Hannah, Freda Greenwood, Ella Alexander, Rosie McLaughlin, Ella Smith, Roma Green, Sylvia Bennett, Joyce Beamsley, Lorna Hickman, Gwen Pannett,

Joy Ridgeri, Marjorie Warren, Sheena Gillanders, Joan and Agnes Scott, Hazel Bellman, Sybil Spence; Linda Davidson, Mary Brizzle, May McClure, E. K. Scott, Joy Shand, Rita Collins, Colleen Costello, Linda Lemon, D. Popple, Mary Wilson, Freda, Myrtle and Lena Williams, Thelma Scott, Patricia Murphy, Kathleen and Marjory Davis, Gracie Wright, Jean Lemon, Betty Hayes, Dorothy Judd, Kathleen Browne, Peggy Wright, Ellen Allen, Marjorie Warren, Joan Redfern, Roberta Caldwell, Jean Watson, Ethel and Ada Free, Stella' Dickson, McEvedy.

SKURR-^BROWN WEDDING. The marriage was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at St. Thomas's Church, Dunsandel, of Muriel Ann, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman J. Brown, Dunsandel, to Keith Clifford, younger son of Mr and Mrs Skurr, of Christchurch. The Rev. C. L. Wilson officiated at the ceremony, and Miss Myrtle Wraight was organist. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty shell-pink lace frock, with plain bodice and I small pink velvet flowers and silver leaves placed in the folds of the ! draped cowl neck. The skirt, with arched hipline, fell in narrow panels flaring from the knee. The back had an inset godet which fell to form a long train on which were sprays of velvet flowers and silver leaves. She wore a bridal veil of rose pink tulle, falling in soft folds to form a train daintily embossed in silver, and car-' ried a pink shower bouquet of lovely hothouse flowers, begonias and nerine lilies.

Attending the bride were Miss Jean Johnston, Miss Nancy Brown (sister of the bride) and Miss Dorothy Brown (cousin of the bride). Their frocks 6f Marina blue lace, made with cowled necklines and trained skirts, were finished with pink and silver roses and belts of matching taffetas. They carried bouquets of begonias intermingled with pale pink bouvardia, and their hats were of matching Marina blue felt. Little Nancy Turton, niece of the bridegroom, wore a dainty frilled net frock over pink taffetas. She carried a small posy of dainty pink begonias.

Mr Frank Williamson was best man, and Mr Maurice Brown and Mr Michael Walker were groomsmen.

Afterwards the guests were received- by Mr and Mrs Brown at their residence, "Ashgrove." Mrs Brown wore a black satin marocain ensemble with a cream georgette vest finished with rouleaux and buttons. She wore a smart hat to match and carried a posy of autumn-tinted roses and begonias. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy marocain tunic frock with a long roll collar stitched in scarlet and gold and wide bell sleeves, and a navy hat to tone. Her posy was of crimson roses.

The bride travelled in a smart brown suit with brown- velour hat and carried a brown basket-weave coat with • opossum collar. .

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. The Dunsandel Presbyterian Church is celebrating its anniversary by special services on Sunday. The Rev. J. W. Hayward will conduct the morning service, and in the evening Mr Adair will preach. As is cusC"* tomary, the local Methodist Church will not hold any service, so that its members may have an opportunity of attending. _^