P. AND T. BALL.

Franklin Times, Volume 14, Issue 258, 29 July 1925, Page 4

P. AND T. BALL.

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.

HEUOHf) ATTENDAN G K

An event that had been looked forward to for many weeks-—the Pukekohe Post and Telegraph hall—the jii-st of ils kind in Pukokohe arranged by this important branch of the public service, eventuated on Monday evening in the Premier Hall, and was a brilliant success from every point of view. The attendance constituted a record for a function of this nature, fully JBU couples occupying the spacious dancing arena. The accommodation was (daily inadequate, and at times mailers were very unpleasant for the trippers of (hi* light fantastic, hut they realised that all were present to enjoy themselves, and this they did. as every one entered into the tun of the evening in a jolly spirit. The floor was in fair condition, and splendid music was supplied by Hulmes full orchestra assisted by Mr M. R. Grierson .•violin). Extras were played by Misses i. Imuran. G. Fulton, I. Fulton, M. Puhnun and Mrs Torkar Palumahoe).

The duties of M.G.'s were very eificieniiy discharged by Messrs «... Mooney. I- Maxwell, K. Stevens, P. Minrher. ■!. Stitt, a.nd G. Narbey. The iiali was charmingly decorated with black and orange streamers suspended from the top of the stage to the base of the dress circle, supported in the centre by cross “beams,” while hung from these were oval shaped lattice work constructed in black and oramm. The walls and stage weic hidden with nikau fronds and other greenery* while the letters. “P. and T.” were emblazoned on a large placard himg from the top roller of the drop curtain over the stage. The decorations were indeed exquisite and were carried out under the supervision of .Viiss Nelsie Hawke, whose gift of originality was portrayed to a marked degree. Moreover, it may be mentioned that for some years past Miss Hawke has been responsible for the decorations of the hall for similar evenls, and not on a single occasion, have the decorations been similar. This alone verifies the opinion expressed regarding her gift of originality. A wide range of styles of dresses were worn by Ihe fair sex, the diverse colours enhancing the already pleasing effect created by the decorations. Shortly after 8.30 p.m. the orchestra struck up, and couples paraded for the grand march, which was led by the postmaster, Mr R. G. May, and the supervisor of the telephone exchange. Miss M. 13. Whitten, followed by the supervisor of the local post oiiice, Mr E. Maddison, and Mrs Maddison and guests, who included representatives from the post offices surrounding Pukekohe, and visitors from many parts of the Auckland province. Owing to the big attendance and the inadequate space, the M.C.'s were compelled, after the parade had commenced, to dismiss from their minds the idea of proceeding further, otherwise confusion would have result, and the march was abandoned.

The programme of dances contained a wide selection, and all classes of dances were catered for.

A dainty supper, provided by Messrs W. MacDliarson and Sons, was served on the stage, and greatly enhanced the success of the evening. The following committee were responsible for the * arrangements; Messrs R. G. May (chairman), C. T, Holden, J. Stitt, E. Maddison, R. D. Mayson. W. V. Aston, C. J. Mooney, O. P. Mincher. .1. Maxwell. 0. Churchill. J. Blake, W. 11. Evans. J. H. May, G. J. Narbey, Misses Whitton (bon. secretary), McCann, Kensington, and it deserves credit for the great success achieved. A special word of praise js due to the work of the untiring secretary, Miss Whitton. who left no stone unturned to make the evening a pleasant one. Summed up, the P. and T. Ball was one of the most successful, and outstanding events held in Pukekohe for many years.

Following is a list of some of the dresses: — Mcsdames E. Maddison. black velvet with ostrich trimmings: I. Motion, black chiffon velvet ; B. Piggott, salmon crepe-de-chene, navy silk lace; Benjamin (Pukekohe East), black velvet: H. Burrows, mauve crepe-de-chene with silver lace tissue: F. Perkins, brown satin, beaded: E. A. Wilkinson, heavy black brocade: H. H. D. Wily (Buckland). fawn brocade lavender trimmings: 11. 11. Pattle, mauve silk, decorated with hand painting: P. Mincher. aecordeon pleated tomato crepe-de-chene: H. May, cherry velvet ostrich feather trimming; W. Grandison. rose taffeta, with rose bud trimmings: 11. Nightingale, black and white aecordeon georgette: .1. M. Bodley. black panne velvet, with deep black fringe trimmings: H. Newman, black satin, relieved with black silk fringe: W. Parkinson (Puni), cherry velvet, with fur trimming: A. White, white satin, arrnure silver trimming: F. A. Hosking. black and white beaded frock: C. K. Lawrie, pink taffeta: A. E. Massey, mauve embossed georgette: W. H. Evans, amber satin, broche fur trimming: E. Peckham (Mount Eden), shrimp brocaded satin, aecordeon pleated georgette and silver trimmings and headed ornaments; C. Holden. pale blue arrnure satin with fur trimmings and silver lace; H. G. Lysnar, black velvet, with black georgette j draping: J. Stitt, green mousseline de | soil-; A. E. Hood, jade velvet: W. Rat- ‘ lison (Papakura). apricot crepe-de-j cliene: A. R. Half, .jade crepe-de-chene. ! fur trimming. 1 Misses M. B. Whilton. black satin with touches of gold; I. Street (Auckland}. rose silk marocain. embroidered with cream lave line satin thread frisk- j ed out with feather trimming, cape of j nigger silk, Bedford cord, contrasted ; by Ninaghai satin: S. Woods, apricot , taffeta, silver lace trimmings: E. J Brownlee, white c-repe-de-chene: M. • MoG.um. apricot oroeaded taffeta: R. . Ghehhurg, white brocaded crepe-do- ; c.heue.: f. .Dale, blue satin, silver trimmings .Fleming (Bombay), black silk, marocain relieved with white; Ander- I son. lemon marocain; A. Hagan, cyclamen panne velvet, posies of tissue ;rooming-, W. Scott, blue velvet, pink

rosebud trimmings; E. Cronin, bme satin, pearl trimmings; C. Benjamin (.Pukekohe East), gold velvet, with feather trimmings and rose to match: .1. nacre, embossed georgette, pearl trimmings: M. Scott (Pukekohe East}, orange velvet, fur trimmings; E. Bates (Mercer,, pink figured satin: McKinna apricot urmure with fur trimmings: V. McDowell (Waiuku), pink erepe-de-clmne. silk radium lace overdress; D. Beagley, .apricot broche silk: !i. Beagiey. pink brocaded satin, marabout trimming: E. (Churches, apricot silk paiictte. silvi'r trimmings: A. Rogt rs, pink channelise, pleated georgette overdress: G. Brownlee, pale blue brocaded satin, marocain llorat trimmings: Ila Hawke, peach taffeta, silver lace trimmings; Hogan, blue ideated satin with floral set off in gold: Dulrie Fitness, powder blue satin, with silver lace trimming: R. Hogan., jade green velvet, gold lace trimming; M. Morrow, mauve marocain, white marabout, trimming; I. Hogan, mauve satin, silver lace trimmings: B. Arbuekle (Papakura), flame georgette, blue feather trimmings: Mavis Clarke (Papakura). beaded pink chiffon: D. Lakeman. salmon crepe-de-chcne. silver trimmings; N. Malone, sky blue satin, with bead Irimming: E. Craig, black satin: J. Derbyshire (Papakura), green georgette; Evans (Auckland), blue brocaded satin, blue georgette overdress; N. Barnes, lemon satin with gold lace overdress: T. Fitness, pale blue panne velvet. fur trimmings: Dulcie Middlemiss, rose taffeta; Green

(Taupiri). salmon pink tulle; Una Wily (Backhand), petunia brocaded satin, with lace trimming; G. Lysnar. shell pink crepe-dc-chene with lace and ostrich feather trimming; M. Malone, pink brocaded satin, marabout trimmings; E. Graham, black satin, sequin overdress: E. Barnabv (Waiuku),

panne velvet, feather trimming; L. Perkins, pink silk with headed silk net overdress; 0. Waters (Waiuku). shell pink satin marocain and osprey; Rogers, gold silk paiictte with lace trimmings and French flowers; Joyce Zinzan (Mauku), flame' coloured satin charmeuse • trimmed with gold lace: Nellie Perkins, primrose satin and georgette; D. Hoad, jade silk with-sil-ver net; Lubbock, pink taffeta; G. Dale, jade satin, silver trimming: M. Woods, almond green marocain, relieved with black fur; P. Lyne, blush pink taffeta silver trimmings; Beryl Maxwell, flame coloured velvet, gold trimmings; Gwen • Fulton, mauve velvet; Iris Fulton, orange velvet; B. Milligan (Buckland), cinnamori georgette, black Oriental design: J. McKean (Buckland). pink crepe-de-chcne, silver lace. The hostesses were Mesdames H. H. D. Wily. A. E. Wilkinson, F: Perkins, and H. 'll. Pattlo.