THE CAPPING BALL

Evening Star, Issue 21721, 16 May 1934, Page 5

THE CAPPING BALL

A BRILLIANT SPEGTACLE The Town Mall '.presented ait animated, and colourful spectacle last night, when the reception and hall "in honour of the 1934 graduates of Otago University was held. A simple but effective decorative scheme added to the beauty of the fine hall. Masses of greenery and pink cherry blossom oil the stage and round the walls gave the appearance of a huge Japanese flowering cherry garden, while dainty pink streamers' swung gently from the gallery'. The guests were received at the entrance by the Chancellor (Mr W. .1; Morrell) and Mrs Morrell, who wore a kingfisher blue velvet frock and carried a ippsy of bronze chrysanthemums, the gift of the Students' Association. They were assisted by Mr Hawksworth (pre-, sident of the Students' Association) and ' Miss Birks (lady' vice-president), who wore a white windswept velvet frock' and: cape and carried a-posy, of violets. Before dancing began the fuests wandered' in the hall,, while 'rank Scofield's orchestra dispensed delightful soft music. The graduates of

the year wove their caps and gowns, a custom that makes this ball different from all others, and one that is remembered by all. The frocks worn by the ladies were very beautiful. Cut on slender clinging lines, many touched the ground, while one or two featured a short train held by a loop while dancing. Silver and gold lame, sequins, and brilliants made vivid splashes here and 'there when they were used for trimming, while one lovely frock was of silver lame with black velvet flowers. Another effective three-quarter length of plain gold lame was worn over a soft gold organdie frock. Among those present were Lady Sidey, in a .model frock of black taffeta with white puffed sleeves and a lovely white fur wrap; Hoh. J. A. .Hanan and Mrs Hanan.(wine ring velvet), Dr and Mrs Andrew (red georgette), Dr and Mrs Malcolm (black lace), Rev. E. T. Cox and Mrs Cox (black velvet), Dr Benham and Mrs Philip Benham (South Canterbury, black floral taffeta with Chinese embroidered coat). Dr R. J. T. Bell and Mrs Bell (black georgette), Mr and Mrs A. N. Haggitt (pink-and-gokl brocade), Mr and Mrs H. 1 D. Skinner (green chenille), Mr and Mrs H. H. Ferguson (rod crepe), Mr and Mrs Stuart Sidey (blue taffeta), Mrs F. J. Turner (blue satin), Professor Strong (black velvet), Misses Fairbairn (2), Bowbyes, Dr Findlay and Mr M. Joel, Dr Sylvia Chapman (pale green lace), Misses L. Stewart (black velvet), M. Wither (old gold georgette), A. Scott (green-and-white checked taffeta), B. Keeling (black velvet), E. Wilson (primrose satin), L. Brewer (white crepe figured in black and green), M. M'Grath (white floral taffeta and organdie), B. Rawlinson (pink satin), D. Hall (white crinkle crepe), G. Champtaloup (black velvet), D. Champtaloup (pink lace). Misses J, M‘Kay, W. M'Quilkan, A. Thomson (black georgette and lace), D. Grooves i (gold chiffon velvet), L. Coleman. (green satin), M. Garrett (parchment lace, gold sequin cape), I. Lawson (pastel figured satin), R. M‘Kenzie (primrose crepe). I. Cruickshank (scarlet crinkle crepe). I. Scoble (red wine-swept crepe), E. Sell (lemon crepe), J. Sharp (blue matelasse, with silver lame). D. Trevena (white satin), Misses E. Fraser, Zeitha Johnstone, M. Holloway (hyacinth angelskin lace), A. Byar (pink angelskin lace), K. Scoon (white satin), M. M'Culloch (grey georgette with striped coatee), A. Black (black organdie), M. M‘Kinlay. M.Bladk (white organdie lace), J. M'Kellar (blue velvet), C. Ramsay (green crepe with diamante collar), M. Pithie (black georgette and lace), It. Clare (white taffeta), M. Howden (pink lace), Misses A. Rogers (blue crepe), M. Pollok. (flame crinkle crepe), M. H. Scott (pink chiffon velvet), M. G. Stenhonse, P. Brass, E. Chalmers, Gall (flowered crinkle georgette) : Drs W. A. Priest. Davin, W. G. Fogg, W. B. Highet, N. H. Nortld A. G. Gumming, A. M. Hartnell. W. W. Pryde, M. A. Falconer, R.‘ Dawson, 0. L. Eaton', Messrs J. Mack, S. M'Kay, J. Gough, A. Clark, J. Greenall, F. Charlton, H. Craig, R. Napier, A. Ross, Murray, J. Goodey, 1. Fitchett, N. French, J. Thomson, A." Begg, V. White, W. Hamilton, R. Murray, W. Race, R. Sinclair, K. Cook, L. Gunn, J. Somerville, K. M'Kiney, E. Honvood, C. Davey, M. Bleakley, H. Service, A. Finlay, W. Dunne, J. Hall, C. A. Jarman, J. W. Hayward, F. J. Green, R. M'Kinnon. D. G. Murray, K. R. Wadham, Dr E. H. Clarke, T, Wilson, H. C. Wichett, N. Davis, G. Ritchie, R. G. Stark. J. J. Khewstubb, A. M. Miller, A. K. Ibbotson, G. V. Bardsley, H. J.-T. Fraser, H. S. M‘Millan, A. 1. Brasch, R. E. C. Beatson, G. F. M'Kenzie, H. W; Wilson, A. W. Gray, N. G. Hay, C. O. Hutton, W. E. Adams, F. P. Evans, A. J. L. Martin, C. L. Beatson, W. T. Doig. J. H. Kemnitz, J.. B. Mackie, C. I. L. Dixon, J. A. Linton.