NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 94, 4 April 1934, Page 10

NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

SUCCESSFUL JUBILEE DANCE. Thu Assembly Hull of the Napier Boys’ LHgff Bclioui was the scene ui u must enjoyable dance ou Easter Aieaday evening, tnu xuncUun ueiug ui ranged us part ol mu juuilee ceiebra Huas ul cue drills' luga Gcuuol. 'Hie Misses 11. Item ana Gretchen Williams were juiui secretaries. Ihc lollowiug committee, also ex gins, most udly worned with tucm: —Mrs J. liarns (Clive), Mrs Miluuin, Misses nedu Haiiuau, Eunice lleatli, lx. Bishop. Hazel Muoruead, Kuna Simpson, l\etti<. Boyd and Cara Hutchinson. Messrs li. Douglas, C. C. Sorrell, IJ.1 J . A end, 11. Banow, Put Marlin and lx. Daniell, ui Hie H.S.U.B. Association, formed an excellent assisting men's committee, and to the latter goes credit tor the uecoratiou of the hall.

Oxford blue anu white, the school colours were effectively used in streamer window blinds and petal shades were in the same colours, giving a soft glow to the ballroom. Below stage a lattice and streamer decoration was well carried out.

The stage was furnished as a lounge with comfortable divan chairs for staff and special visitors. It was decorated with tall palms, the ledge having a border of pot ferns. The proscenium arch had the words “Napier High School Jubilee” in the school colours, anu ui each side were the framed crests of the schools. Jubilee banners also decorated the walls.

Miss Betty Cooper’s orchestra was accommodated at the right side of the stage. Supper extras were played by Miss Winifred McCarthy, and dance selections were appreciated from the burlesque jazz band formed by some of the Ex-Girls' Association.

The school dining hall presented a pretty picture indeed, and to the ladies’ committee who worked hard the whole day, finally doing supper service, one must pay a glowing tribute. They certainly did more than their bit. Practically the whole of the supper foodstuffs were given and the dishes made by the committee at the school. Lt was purely a savoury supper excellently prepared and set out. The floral decorations on the large tables consisted of a squat bowl of either bronze Easter daisies, French marigolds or Iceland poppies, and these blended beautifully with the artistic and colorful garnishes to some of the dishes. Sandwiches, rolls, aspic jellies, olives and gherkins, cheese straws, etc., were the main dishes, but exquisite tomato roses, radish flowers and carrot wheels decorated the aspic jellies, the whole arrangement forming one of the best suppers seen at a function of this kind, and the artistic arrangement and decoration merited the highest praise. Favours were distributed as dancers entered for supper. In the ballroom many little reunions were noted, and a happy atmosphere prevailed. The dance will be long remembered and the presence of the principals, staff and interesting visitors was appreciated. The only debutante present was Miss Irene Lovell-Smith, of Hastings. Her coming-out frock was of white organdie fully flared from the knees, a green satin belt toned with her green satin shoes, and she carried a posy of green hydrangea, pink rosebuds and sweet peas.

Among those present were:— Miss Breeda (Auckland), distinguished as being the first pupil enrolled al the first High School in Napier. She wore a gown of embossed chenille on georgette in tones of grey, blue and black. A paler blue cross over georgette vestee finished the bodice. Miss D. M. Arthur, principal of tire Girls’ High School, was present, wearing a smartly cut gown of black chiffon with blue shawl wrap edged with fringe. Mr W. T. Foster, principal of the Boys’ High School, and Mrs Foster were present, the latter wearing a black chiffon taffetas frock with lace yoke in bodice mounted on flesh pink georgette. Mrs Monkhouse, becoming gown of green and black floral chiffon cut on long lines. Miss J. 0. Gillies (Auckland), exteacher of the school, wore black panne velvet, the corsage having a shaped yoke of green panne. The coatee was of the same materials, the green flared on to the black. Miss A. Anderson chose a very becoming frock of wine and pink embossed chenille on georgette. Mrs T. H. Bingland, president of the Ex-Girls’ Association, wore a tiered gown in black Chantilly lace, the corsave having a cowl neckline. Mrs Osborne wore black georgette under a smart green coatee. Mrs McLean (Porangahaii), modish gown in figured silk crepe in tones of rod. brown, white and black. Mrs Jacobs (Wellington), smart model in black satin. A prcttv frock of mustard-toned lace was worn bv Mrs Milburn. Mrs J. W. Heid wore a becoming go"-n of electric blue n-nne velvet. Mrs Fitzsimmons (Auckland), smart frock in blue and white floral satin worn with scarlet satin shoes. Mrs K. J. Wall (Hastings), Burgundy satin, the consage having a yoke of georgette appliqued in satin leaves and outlined with beading to tone. Mrs J. Harris (Clive), white mousseline flowered in pink poppies, natural rose corsage spray. Mrs Smale (Auckland), flared model in cameo pink lace. Narrow hip flares graduating deeper to back made a pretty finish. Mrs D. S. Williams (Gisborne), black satin relieved with sleevlets of gold lace. Mrs L. Macgregor, black ring velvet ( and lace, shoulder spray of roses. Mrs L, Fisher (Hastings), grey elephant crepe with red crepe bow on corsage. Mrs Shirley Hill, wore her dainty wedding frock of white satin prettily tucked and inlet with lace medallions.

A flared frock in white satin was worn by Mrs Anmson. Mrs D. P. Ronberg, smartly cut frock of black mariette. A string of amber beads gave a nice rebel. Mrs Lovell-Smith (Hastings), cyclamen georgette with deep corsage of einbossed chenille on georgette to tone. Mra C. Geddis, effective frock in flame red elephant crejx?. Mrs C. C- Sorrell, smart ensemble in sapphire-blue silk lace, oue large red begonia giving shoulder relief. Mrs I!. T. Martin (Wellington), navy and white floral georgette ensemble. Miss W. McCarthy, ensemble in embossed shaded blue velvet flowers on georgette, the dress prettily l rilled at the hack. Miss Elgar Christie (Havelock North), wore a white fur coatee over her smart frock of deep wine satin the skirt having side folds giving a tiered effect. Miss Shinnick (Hastings), black silk marocain with diamente waist relief. Miss W. Fisher (Herbertville), smart frock in black silk crepe, the corsage having a coatee effect in pink lace.

Miss Edna Coleman (Mastertonk frock of orange corded velvet prettily flared and made with twin shoulder capes at back. Miss Mary Lopdell (Eskdale), black lace with smart corsage of oriental silk crepe. Miss H. Bates (Hastings), turquoise blue georgette prettily smocked at hip line. Drapings of georgette fell from points of smocking and a satin belt and bow finished the waist. Miss N. Marshall (Hastings), parchment ring velvet, the corsage having a hall cape edged with fur on one side while largo lelvet flowers with scarlet centres formed the left shoulder. Miss A. Ferguson woio a white velvet cape with her frock of scarlet taffetas. Mis.- Anna Briasco. flame georgette made with deep gathered frill and black velvet belt. Miss Crotty's black satin frock was relieved by pink velvet shoulder trail.

Miss V. Prebble, dainty white satin frock trimmed with narrow net frills. Miss Joan Hatcn (Masterton), pretty frock of Nile green georgette trimmed with frills. Miss M. James, green silk marocain with pink corsage flower. Miss Robottom (Otane), black silk marocain with effective cartridge pleating on shoulders, black and white floral spray on left shoulder. Miss P. Codd (Puketapu), ciel blue georgette richly embroidered in pastel tones, corsage of natural roses. Miss K. O’Brien (Auckland), gold satin frock fashioned with cowl neckline and brown relief at waist. Miss M. Nilsson (Hastings), powder blue suede crepe attractively flared. Miss Lindsey Crombie (Havelock North), salmon pink satin with velvet coatee to tone. Miss Joan Gardiner wore a very effective capelet of scarlet velvet over her white satin frock. Miss Rona Simpson’s frock of pale green Swiss muslin was exquisitely embroidered in shaded greens and worn under a deep moss-green panne coatee. Miss Freda Hannah, attractive ensemble in eau-de-nil embossed chenille on georgette, bands of white fur edging coatee sleeves. Miss B. Reid’s frock was fashioned smartly of British blue satin. The geisha bow and streamer ends at back were lined with white satin. Miss E. Cooke, attractive dance frock in deep apricot pebble crepe. Miss E. Lopdell, coral pink georgette daintily trimmed with narrow frills. Miss Rona Hutchinson, dance frock of tinsel lace in pretty crimson tone embossed in gold. Miss Gretchen Williams, dance frock in a Liberty dimity, finely flowered in petunia tonings and pink. A large velvet flower toned on corsage. Miss Eunice Heath, gold satin crepe, the volte hand embroidered in chain stitch in pastel shadings. Mi's Esme Scott (Wairoa), ensemble in white velvet with relief of pink lace inlet on sorsage. Miss W. Lopdell (Eskdale). becoming frock of electric-bin• satin vertically tucked and worn under black and white coney coatee. Miss I. Garnett (Hastings). Nile green georgette smartly frilled in panel effect, cape of velvet to tone. Miss D. Norman wore a pretty model in leaf-green lace with cape of ring velvet. Miss E. Gurr, black silk marocain, yoke in bodice and frilled sleeves composed of pink georgette embroidered in gold. Miss D. Reeves, dainty frock of floral dimity. Miss M. Robson (Hastings) relieved her white satin frock with a long corsage spray of pink sweet peas and blue love-in-a-mist. Miss Heaton (Hastings), cameo pink lace and georgette. The coatee and low hip flares were also of lace. Miss Peggy High (Hastings), blue organdie, fully flared and daintily embroidered, pink natural shoulder spray. Miss J. Redward (Porangahau), pretty dance frock in shaded green figured ninon. Miss J. Cole (Hastings), white satin worn with scarlet velvft capelet and shoes of scarlet satin.

Miss Colbert, dance frock in scarlet crepe satin, diamente relief at waist. Miss Olive Dixon wore a very becoming frock of scarlet ring velvet under a white coatee. Miss N. Boyd, lemon lace with waist belt of velvet ribbon in deeper tone. Miss Ina Herbert (Dannevirke) wore a white coatee of panne velvet over her frock of crimson lace. Miss R. Ncild, dainty frock of white net worn with scarlet velvet belt, cape and shoes to tone. Miss Spackman (Auckland) flared shell-pink organdie made with pretty frilled sleeves. Miss Beasley, cyclamen pink elephant crepe wit double flat bows in crepe and silver tissue on shoulders. Miss Linda Williams (Gisborne), blue floral organdie. Triple frills formed the sleeves and flare to waist. Miss A. Aislabie, forest green crepe suede, very smartly trimmed with narrow frills. Miss Hood (Hastings), scarlet marocain and lace, natural rose corsage spray. Miss N. Prebble wore green shoes with her frock of scarlet georgette. Miss Nora Hatch, dance frock in flame lace and georgette. Miss Elsie Wilson (Wellington) wore an unrelieved black georgette model frock. Miss J. Gilberd, pale green lace with waist belt of black velvet ribbon. Miss P. Morley (Hastings), dainty frock of rose pink floral organdie. Miss T. Morley (Hastings) wore pale lemon lace. Miss Nora Bull, smart frock in deep cherry satin. Miss M. Dampney (Te Pohue), sap-phire-blue satin with gold oxydised waist-belt. Miss Nilsson (Hastings), very attractive frock in figured cross-check gold satin flared on long lines. Miss M, Woon (Korokipo), flared dance frock in Wedgwood blue krinkly crepe, the sloping corsage having one shoulder composed of flowers to tone centred on yellow. Miss B. Dockery, pale rose krinkly crepe made with cowl neckline. Miss Moody, white georgette with deep skirt hem of white fur. Miss D. Holder’s frock was of Eastern blue georgette with diamente waist relief. Miss N. Montgomery, white lace frock prettily trimmed with narrow frills of tulle. Messrs T. H. Ringland. K. Douglas Milburn, N, Harston, H. Rolls, P. Martin. P. Neild, N. Tod, I. Crombie, J. Benson, K. Daniell, C. Geddis, C. C. Sorrell, R. Kennedy, R. Stevenson, L. Harris. B. \myes. R. Barlow, T. James, M. Martin (Wellington) and others.