WOODVILLE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 200, 14 July 1936, Page 8

WOODVILLE

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ BALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) WOODVILLE, July 13. One of the most enjoyable functions of recent years was the R.S.A. annual ball held in the Drill Hall on Friday evening. Despite the heaviest fog for many years the attendance was a particularly large one, local “Diggers” and their friends turning out in largo numbers. A feature of tbe ball was the smoothness with which all arrangements were carrier! out and tho committee urc to be congratulated upon the succees of their efforts. The music by a Palmerston North orchestra was all that could be desired and the well-balanced programme of old-time and modern dances was thoroughly enjoyed by the dancers. Supper extras were played by Aliss G. Johnston and Ah* N. Bar tie and the duties oF AI.C. were carried out by Air A. Cook.

Tho members of the committee were: — Mcsdanies J. If. Whitolaw, C. Ware, C. Hares, McCook T. A. Williams, R. L. Janies, A. Boyd, A. Cook, E. Nicholson, J. Charles, L. Hurley, and Aliss D. Burkwith.

Among those present were: —Alesdamos J. S. Nelson, black; R. R. Johnston, brown windswept velvet;. J. T. Horne, floral georgette; J. Mountfort, black lace; V. Rowe, black satin; R. Peebles, blue ciepe and silver lame; 11. J. AlcPeak, floral crepe do chine; W. McCarthy, pink satin beautc; A. Harris, tomato red crepe; C. Munns, black silk velvet; F. Vogt, pink matalasso; Seeker, black lace and georgette; W. Holland, flame georgette; I. Mac Lean, cinnanun satin: Leslie, pale green marocain; E. A. Smith, (lame georgette md lace; Sandbrook, red lace and georgette; C. Morgan, black crinkle crepe, red spray; Styles, blue and silver; Sankey (Palmerston North), black lace: Misses" E Peebles, brown and mustard tunic frock; Gossett (Huntorville), lemon georgette; B. Elliot (Feeding), silver lame; M. Guild, black fusel georgette; J. Grinliiiton, sapphire ring velvet; R. Grl>ilinton, cream water-waved taffeta.; A. Davis, wine taffeta; R. Peebles, pink crepe relieved with brown; G. Johnston, silver lame and red; AI. Clarke (Palrnerstui North), blue crepe; M. Nelson, floral georgette; M. Lys (Hastings), black marietta with red velvet; B. Mackay, pink tafleta; J. Mackay, white satin; 11. Reid (Palmerston • North), white gold-checked taffeta: N. Stewart (Havelock North), electric blue matalasso; L. Davidson, red crepe; J. Travers (Palmerston North), blue ring velvet; K. Knightbridgc, lemon organdie; D. Solkey, Marina taffeta; P. Sankey, green crepe; Al. Sankey (Palmerston North), pink georgette; J. Stevenson, silver threaded crepe; P. Aleredith, white satin; E. Lovell, blush pink and gold angelskin; I. Dyer (Palmerston Nortli), p.iik crepe; M. Dyer, pink tinsel crepe; A. Bonny, green pique voile; M. McKay, green crinkle crepe; G. Hartstone, pint satin; V. Smith, maroon tnd silver lame; M. Turner (Palmerston North), black crepe arid blue trimmings; D. Lovell, beige lace; D. Oliver, sky blue crepe; E. Murray, red satin; H. Jamieson, green net; M. Anslow, green water-waved taffeta; N. Anslow, old gold; J. Boyd, pink satin, blue lace; E. Smith, pink satin beautc; Al: Mountfort, floral georgette; M. Singers, green voile; J. Bradley, uncrushable crepe; L. Upston, white organdie; RJones, pink cr.tiklo crepe; L. Cook pink marocain; M. McConnon, pink and silvor; P. Pilcher, pink satin; A. L ulton, salmon; G. King, green net; AL Harris, pink velvet; D. O’Hagen, satin iuced crepc-do-chino; P. llanaray, black; E. Birss red crepe;. O. Williams, green crepe; D. Ogden (Palnatua), floral organdie; Al. Smith, black and pink; J. Lovel., green crinkle crepe; E. James., black me!ody crepe; It-. Uurlace, pink and suvci; P Arlidge, blue crepe satin. CONCERT AND DANCE.

At a concert and dance held mder the auspices of the Papatawa Womens Institute there was an excellent attendance of members and friends. Items were given by Palmcratcn North and Woodville artists. Mr A. Sundborn delighted the audience with guitar selections and with Air Burke an instrumental duet was given. Eccentric tap dances were contributed by Mr T. Alim and Mr Burke’s rendition of “The Body in the Bag” was much enjoyed. Mr G. Johnston played pianoforte solos and Air R. Thorne’s sketch, Snuffing the Candle,” proved popular. The sec-, ond half of the programme was supp.icd by male residents of the district who staged a mock Womm’s Institute meeting. Jt met with a hearty reception and caused much merriment. Those taking part were:—President, Mr Thorne; secretary, Mr A. Bickins; treasurer, Air A. Hall; pianist, Mr P. Parker; demonstrator Atr L. Gleadow; lecturer, Air D. Baker; hostesses, Air Taylor and Mr Sandbrook Supper was served after tlie concert nid d;iicing was then enjoyed to music by Mrs J s. Nelson, Mrs O’Hagen, and Aliss Johnston. All’s Bickins (president of the "nstitiite) thanked Mr W. Brown for bringing tho performers from Palmerston North, and others who had helped to make the programme so successful. PERSONAL.

Air and Airs F. W. Boulton, Kumcroa, who have been visiting Christchurch have returned home. Aliss Al. Lys, who has been the guest of Air and Airs C. Forbes, has 1-oturned to Hastings. Air mil Airs W 11 Nelson who wefo in Wellington to farewell Air and Airs 11. P. Ilornc, who left for the East, have returned to Woodville. The friends of Air A. H. Ilustwick will he pleased to lea »i that lie has returned home after being an inmate of tlie Dantievirkc Hospital for the past tin weeks. Air and Mrs R. Russell have returned from their honeymoon md prior to taking up their residence in Woodvihe, they are staying at Paliiatua for a few days. '