HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 146, 17 December 1937, Page 14

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

CROWDED FINAL DANCES

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

The most successful social season in the history of the Returned Soldiers' Association, Lower Hutt, concluded yesterday with a brilliant "Joy Night." The atmosphere of cheery good-fellow-ship, which always characterises these gatherings, was emphasised in a marked degree by the approach of Christmas, and the 300 dancers joined wholeheartedly in the evening's festivities. An excellent orchestra set a lively pace throughout, streamers, carnival hats, and squeakers added to the gaiety, and the delicious supper provided was in keeping with the arrangements. An exhibition of the Spanish dance "Tango Flaminenco" was given by Miss Miriama Heketa, and met with warm applause, a tap dance being given in response as an encore. After presenting Miss Heketa with a bouquet, Mr. P. McNicol (social secretary), expressed the thanks of the committee to the many who had supported the dances and to those who had co-operated so well to make them such a success. The good influence of the R.S.A., he said, extended beyond the dances, not only in obtaining financial assistance for the "Diggers" through the benevolent fund, but also in fostering and extending the friendship among comrades. In appreciation *of their untiring services he had much pleasure in presenting Mrs. A. Robins (convener of the ladies' auxiliary) and Mrs. M. Crofts with floral tributes. He concluded by wishing all present a bright and happy festive season.

The committee comprised Mr. A. E. Pattinson (president), Mr. E. Edwards (vice-president), Mrs. Edwards (in pink taffetas), Mrs. A. Robins (ruby satin), Mr. R. Parrant (branch secretary), Mrs. Parrant (green georgette), Mr. P. McNiccl, Mrs. McNicol (leaf-green crepe), Mr. E. Wilton (chairman), MrS. Wilton (lemon crepe), Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Meara (apricot satin), Mr. and Mrs. A. Staples (midnight blue satin), Mrs.. Shand (daffodil crepe), Mrs. Page (floral marocain), Mr. and Mrs. D. Annear (floral cloque), Mrs. Woolley (black satin), Mrs. Stedman (printed crepe), Mrs. Hamilton (black lace), and Mr. Hook.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. Prouse, Mr. and Mrs. Hewson, Mr. and Mrs, Pointon, Mr. and Mrs. H. King. Mr. and Mrs. B. King, Mrs. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. G. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Dymock, Mr. and Mrs. Crothers, Mr. and Mrs. E. Scholes, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. McNab, Mesdames Pugh, Mason, Croft, Vane, Davison, Akers, Richardson, Cramp, Purser, W. Studholme; Misses E. O'Connor, P. Cates, P. Marshment, T. Brennan, J. Kobinson, N. Hewson, R. O'Meara, L. Thorp, J. Barlow, G. and B. Reeves, P. Pugh, N. Mailman, V. Herbert, M. Thompson, M. Nelson, P. Connolly, M. Smith, M. Nicols, D. Martin, A. Prouse, L. Bollard, M. Sissons, A. Barry, C. Rowlands, M. Hardiment, J. Leach, E. and L. Millward, M. Murray, K. Bayne, B. Nilsson, K. Rowling, G. Burden, E. Jarrett, N. Milsson; and Messrs. Jeromson, E. Thompson, B. Hart, L. Wood, B. Kyle, D. Jordan, R. Lowry, J. Dymock, E. Walsh, R. Coe, O. Stales, L. Millard, R. Jones, W. McKinnon, J. Allison, T. Woolcott, H. Fleet, W. Hewson, J. Dobson, H. Hoskins, G. Pilcher, I. Perich, M. Kennington, J. Cook, D. Barry, B. Berry, M. Macusick, Baumber, and Passke. Messrs. W. Garrett and E. Wilton were M.C.s. Toe H Dances The annual Toe H; dance, eagerly anticipated by the many enthusiastic members of the Lower Hutt branch, including the senior group, the "Tochians," and the school section, exceeded all expectations last night with an attendance of well over 400. An enormous white "snowball" hung from the centre of the ceiling, being filled to the brim with balloons of every colour which were later released among the dancers. A section of the hall was reserved for' parties sitting out with tables and comfortable chairs. In addition to the appetising supper served buffet fashion in the adjoining supper room, a. well-patronised refreshment booth was conveniently placed in the main hall near the stage where a fine orchestra was ensconced.

The hostesses of the evening were Mrs. Walter Nash (who was wearing black cloque with crimson roses), Mrs. J. W. Andrews (in burgundy marocain), Mrs. A. A. Davies (black crepon), Mrs. A. R. Hillman (floral georgette), Miss B. Barker (blue lace), Miss Marjorie Barker (point settia lace), Miss Lois Mair (primrose organdie), and Miss E. Stowers (green georgette). The committee consisted of Messrs. J. Olphert, J. Davies, H. Saunders, H. Jones, R. Kiddell, and H. Power. Mr. C; Dawson made an efficient M.C.

Among the many dancers were Mr,

and Mrs. Pow, Mrs. Pirani, Misses A. Daniels, O. Lowry, H. Guinness, J. Matthews, N. Webb, P. Brown, N. Hughes. P. Hillman, B. Hanson, T. Balls, M. Veale, M. Orr, M. Jack, B. Burridge, M. Saunders, S. Lowry, L. Pryke, M. Jones, B. McLean, A. Browning, E. Knight, R. Silverwood, B. Gardiner, D. Carter, J. Woodhead, E. Ogilvie, E. McLean, M. Cox, B. Gollin, E. Holdsworth, L. Mcllroy, P. Sewell, F. Small, J. Owens, J. Foote, Y. and W. Vickery, I. Hyder, M. O'Flaherty, F. Armstrong, M. Sharon, N. Thornton, D. Drewett, P. Milne, T. Balls, J. McFarlane, M. Whitmore, J. Taylor, A. Marshall, J. Johnson, J. Grainger, O. McMillan,. G. Jones, N. Southall, L. Marr, E. Horlor, B: Treseder, E. Holdsworth, M. Martin, P. Hawke, M. Lawrence, J. Clarke, P. and M. Connell, E. Astill, J. Grant, P. Clothier, Y. Hunter, L. Langtree, M. Pocknall, M. Halliday, P. Campbell, P. Breeze, B. Walters, B. Olphert, C. Bohan, J. Batchelor, S. Smith, E. Haden, Y. Banks, S. White, S. O'Neill, J. M. and B. Butchers, J. Patterson, E. Hepplestone, M. Macky, J. Neill, J. McDowell, J. and P. Hounj sell, J. Luke, K. Flux, C. Miller, J. Vandenburgh, M. Harvey, E. Lamborne, B. Martin, J. Overend, C. Bowan, T. Scotland, M. Richmond, E. Duigan, D. CostiN. Player, G. Battersby, B. Garcia, 0. Flett, E. de Fresne, G. Mouat, B. Dakers, J. Clephane, M. Reid, R. Dyer, R. Halse, J. Stoupe, J. Benson, N. Huse, E. Wright, E. and Z. Carnie, E. Sullivan, Smith, B. Barton, W. Jar'vie, E. Groves, B. Etherington, E. Anderson, N. Whiteman, J. Burrell, V. Platt, and Messrs. J. Wilson, R. Butchers, L. E. Heineman, D.Fair, A. Wilson, C. Honore, D. Armstrong, L. Dickens, D. Fraumont, J. and H. Saunders, K. Wright, G. Taylor, I. Macissack, J. Davies, R. Muir, G. Taylor, J. and R. Bond, 1. and E. Robertson, B. Grant, R. and S. S. Wills. K. Lines, D. Barron, G. Mawley, R. Tomlin, H. Watt, R. Armstrong, ;'D. Gardiner, C. Grant, O. Langtree, F. Horlor, T. Carter, P. Poster, J. Christie, G. Beale, N. Carter, D. Hunter, H. Greathead, A. Blythe, R. Short, H. Hollis, G. Hedge, K. Bennett, G. Martin, F. Flux, R. Hathaway, A. Brian, Herbert Jones, A. Whitcher, B. Kitchener, J. Cattanach, W. Shaw, D. Wiggins, R. Cassey, J. Maunder, R. L. Hutchens, A. Gray, R. Jeffs, D. H. Etherington, H. Barnes, G. Balethorpe, K. Cropp. J. Clendon, W. Jones, R. Day, F. Cheshire', L. Trappett, K. Smith, S. Walls, C. Dawson, B. Purvis, M. Mair, R. Knight, B. Burton, M. Baulks, E. Marshall, J. Webb, J. Evans, B. Treseder, R. Williams. B. Milne, D. Foster, H. Whitcher, R. Kiddle, J. Townsend, A. Rogers, A. Hughes, N. Ballinger. S. Frame, G. McDonald.. N. Lusty, J. Early, R. Sargisson. Musical Recital. A musical recital given by Mrs. Noel Taylor and pupils recently at Wesley Hall, Lower Hutt, was enthusiastically received by a large and 'interested audience of music lovers. Stands of hydrangeas and bowls of beautiful sweet-peas made effective decoration for the stage and formed an attractive setting for the performers. The items, including songs (several in character), choruses, vocal duets, and pianoforte selections covered a wide range of compositions, and evinced a high standard of music ability and finished performance. Those who contributed, vocal numbers were Mesdames E. Harland, F. Potter, W. Fisher, and Noel Taylor, Misses Edith and Jenny Pryde, Marie Pocknall, Beryl Butchers, and Elsie Jones, and Peggy Milne and Beatrice Taylor, character songs. Pianoforte items were given by Diana Nesbit, Colyn Hynes, Beatrice Taylor, Myra Gray, and John Flux.