The “Purple Patch” at the Masonic Hall

Franklin Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 109, 16 September 1938, Page 4

The “Purple Patch” at the Masonic Hall

A BLAZE OF COLOUR

DECORATIONS A FEATURE

NATIONAL LEAGUE’S FUNCTION

The Masonic hall presented a kaleidoscope of colour on Wednesday evening when the Pukekohe Junior National League held a grand fancy dress dance.

The decorative scheme carried outin red, white and blue effects with tunings of purple, made a picturesque background for the many colourlul costumes which typified ingenuity and originality. Emblazoned across the orchestral stage was the National Party slogan: “Not for one class alone, but for the Nation, the National Party,” while near the entrance in bold caption was the greeting, “Welcome.” The supper-room was also tastefully decorated. A sit-down supper of salads and savouries was served, three sittings being necessary to accommodate the throng of dancers. Music was supplied by Moody’s orchestra, the members of which were appropriately attired as “Nigger Minstrels.” Extras were contributed by Mr L. Ovens. Mr .1. 11. Thomas, president of the Junior National League, kept proceedings moving at a merry pace. Prizes Presented The prizes for the costumes were presented by Mr .T. N. Massey, National candidate for Franklin. The ladies’ committee responsible for the supper arrangements comprised Mrs E. Hall, Mrs G. Johnson, Mrs S. P. Andrew, Mrs D. Thompson, and Miss I. Potter, assisted by the ladies of the Junior National League. The prize-winners were: — Best set. —Eastern set: Mr and Mrs J. H. Thomas, Mrs G. K. Lawrie, jqr., Mr C. W. J. Lawrie, Miss K. Brooks and Mr 11. Brooks.

Most original set.—“ Measles”: Miss J Franchi, Miss B. Thompson, Miss L. Massey, Mr G. Hansen, Mr M. Lawson, Mr AL Ilaslam and Mr A. Massey. Most original couple. —Gave man and woman: Miss M. Perkins and Mr T Keven.

Best lady.—Spanish senorita: Miss M. Rogers. Best man. —Pop-Eye: Mr G. Burrows.

Others in fancy costume were: — South Sea Island set, Mrs G. Noble, Miss B. Perkins, Miss N. Perkins, Mr G. Noble, Mr J. Bower, Mr G. Maxwell: Miss G. Valder, “Victorian Lady”: Miss F Grice, “The Devil”; Miss Z. Grice, Gypsy: Miss G. Keating, “Waitress”; Miss J. Davoren, “Sailor Girl”; Miss N. Dunning, “Madam Pompadour”; Miss M. Bilkey, “Mary Queen of Scots”: Miss E. Rich, “Russian Dancer”; Miss M. Rich, “Spanish Dancer”; Miss A. Craib, “The Cause of Many a Silent Tear”: Miss Ayres. Jlarlequinette”; Miss F. Penny and Miss N. Hyland. “Two Little Girls in Blue”; Miss G Bartlett, “Three Blind Mice and the Farmers Wife”;; Mr D. Burrows, “Little Angeline”; Mr G. S. Fausett, “Drummer.” Those Not in Fancy Dress

Among those present were: Mrs H. Burrows, who wore bottle green embossed satin: Mrs R. Hanna, violet chiffon velvet; Mrs L. M. Ovens, ivory pebble crepe; Mrs B. Kirkbride, flora! crepe: ;Mrs A. Mason, tangerine selfstriped crepe: Miss J. Franchi, honeygold floral chiffon; Miss B. Thompson, cherry red satin: Miss L. Massey, floral satin: Miss .1. Young, peach pink organdie: Miss .1. Fryer, gold pebble a: epe: Miss .1. Ingram, black embossed faille: Miss T. Rogers, paisley printed lame: Miss K. O’Connor, phlox pink lace: Miss R. Sellar, autumn tinted georgette; Miss .1. Lauer, black and silver net: Miss .1. Mason, .jade green taffeta: Miss I. Johns, ivory taffeta: Miss R. Atkin, old gold and green satin: Miss Broome, black chiffon velvet: Miss M. Massey, cyclamen and black floral laffela; Miss G. Massey, silver satin: Miss D. Roach (Auckland). floral crepe; Miss .1. Thompson, saxe blue embossed taffeta; Miss G. Fholbolt. geranium red taffeta; Miss E. Speer, black satin beaufe; Miss T. Flavell (Waiuku), paisley printed crepe: Miss .1. Massey, jade green satin laffela; Miss 0. Svendsen, black velvet.