WOODFORD HOUSE BALL HAS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 133, 8 June 1935, Page 15

WOODFORD HOUSE BALL HAS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS

Brilliant Scene at Empire Hal!

Marking the first big social function of the year, the annual ball of the Manawatu branch of the Woodford House Old Girls’ Association, held last eveniug in the Empire hall established a new record for success. The hall was crowded and presented a brilliant scene, visitors having come long distances to attend the function, which proved most enjoyable from every point of view. There were many lovely frocks worn by the ladies, a number of them trained, supple satins, and all the glittering materials so much in vogue, with the quaint feather, fur and velvet capes adding a picturesque touch. The decorations were outstanding, tho school colours, maroon and white, predominating in tho general scheme, with silver introduced in a quaint manner to mark silver jubilee year. Pillars in these colours flanked the entrance, and overhead crimson streamers radiated from a huge garden sunshade hung in the centre, from which branches of red, white and silver balloons bobbed about, later being loosened on the dancers. The walls were festooned with greenery,' viburnium berries, spindleberry and autumn leaves interspersed with bunches of red balloons, and sprays of silver flowers, while in (lie corners balloons tied to small trees gave the effect of some exotic tropical fruit. Tho windows were curtained with the prevailing colour tied with silver bows and ornamented with sprays of silver flowers, and tho orchestra, which provided the liveliest dance numbers, wore tall hats in the prevailing colours. Programmes were an -innovation generally approved by the keen dancers.

The stage, which was furnished as a drawing-room, was a bower of loveliness, with exquisitely arranged bowls of Narcissi, berries, camellias and marigolds with autumn foliage and delicate birch on tall stands and tables and standard lamps with beautiful rose shades put the finishing touch. Part of the supper room was screened oif for an additional lounge, carpets and easy chairs making it attractive, and here bamboo, balloons, hydrangeas and marigolds made their contribution to the decorative scheme. In the supper room where a bullet supper of every couceivablo description was served, the long tables looked most attractive with camellias in shades of pink and rose, birch leaves, spindleberry and maidenhair fern in crystal vases, an original note being the trails of camellias and maidenhair fern, surrounding the stems of the vases. Autumn foliage and greenery with jars of French marigolds and yucca added to the general effect. Tho floral decorations which were so much admired w r cro the artistic work •of Miss D. flit/',Herbert, Mrs. Sam Hanna, and Mrs. I), Guy. The sprays of silver flowers had been kindly lent, bv Mr. L. 11. Collinson.

The president, Mrs. L. B. Wall, who was indefatigable in her efforts to make the function a memorable one, wore a graceful frock of cameo pink needlcrun lace, trimmed with blue roses, the lace coatee being bordered with beige fox fur. Combining admirably were the following committee ladies, who had the inspiration of an enthusiastic secretary in Mrs. H. W. Pet re: Mrs. Ronald Abraham, in a tunic frock of blue metallic crepe over black velvet; Mrs. H. Pctrc, dusky pink suede crepe with cape of coque feathers; Mrs. S. A. Goldingliam, dusky pink crepe with silver rose and white velvet cape; Mrs. R. llcwatt, French model frock of gold threaded mousseline; Mrs. A. C. Armstrong, burgundy velvet; Mrs. J. Perry, black taffeta and silver; Miss Margaret Guy, flesh pink French crepe with red velvet flowers;

Mbs Paddy Levin (Fcilding), powder blue crepe suede; Miss I..Hanlon, dove grey crepe suede with pink and lace organdie flowers; Miss M. Nathan, pink suede crepe, silver flowers outlining the corsage; Miss H. Colliuson, Marina blue flat crepe with pleated cape. The guest of honour was Mrs. Neil Campbell, of Hastings, president of Woodford House Old Girls’ Association, who was accompanied by Mr. Neil Campbell, and wore a, charming frock of wine red cire satin and capo of pink ostrich feathers. Also present were: Mrs. A. FitzHerbort, who wore black la.ee; Mrs. yam Hanna (Auckland), in powder blue novelty crepe with pastelshaded flowers; Mrs., Bruce Fraser (Gisborne), in floral ninon in lonings of pink and blue; Mrs. D. Mitchell, floral taffeta; Miss Alary Campbell (Hastings), black net with pink satin sash, green ostrich feather cape; Aiiss Alary Wall (Ilatuma), royal blue taffeta with diamante clasps; Airs. It. Chisholm, gold lame; Aiiss Atarea Bailey (Fcilding), floral taffeta bouffant frock; Aiiss Mavis Mortland, honey-coloured lace with rose moire velvet; Airs. C. Dalgcty, prune velvet; Aiiss .T. Gaisford, pink spotted net; Aiiss A. Bristow, turquoise Velvet; Airs. S. Mountain, parchment satin; Airs. G. C. Kecble, midnight blue satin; Mrs. Alan Guy, cherry georgette; Miss Yvonne, Rapley, ivory angel shin lace with diamante trimmings; Airs. AleLean, blue satin; Aiiss At. Johnston (Fcilding), blue lace; Airs. B. Johnston, blue flat crepe; Airs. Noel Triggs, ivory satin; Airs. G. S. Peren, lettuce green lace; Airs. W r . Riddel, black ring

velvet; Mrs. Henderson, black velvet with silver trimmings; Mrs. B. Keillor, tartan taffeta, ermine cape; Mrs. Mabiu (Tokomaru), parchment velvet, bordered with brown velvet; Miss Janet Ivnight (Danuevirke), gold kune; Miss M. Sim, black georgette; Miss I). Fitz Herbert, blue windswept satin; Mrs. C. King, pale bluo and royal blue diagonal striped satin; Mrs. >S. Jones, black velvet with silver strappings; Miss D. Rodgers, pink crepe suede; Mrs. C. Kebblc, pink satin; Miss M. G-oldinghani, ivory windswept satin; Mrs. B. Jacobs, floral taffeta; Mrs. Hope Johnston, pink lace; Miss Margaret Mules (Woodvillc), floral georgette; Mrs. J. S. Monro, white floral taffeta; Mrs. R. Hooper, amber lacc; Mrs. Ivan Johnston, green flat crepe, white fur cape; Miss Enid Nathan, floral crepe suede; Miss Betty Hogg (Halcombc),. silver lame and net; Miss

Betty Young, clicrry georgette; Miss V. Wood, figured taffeta; Mrs. Alcyrick. cherry marocain; Miss Betty Wilson (Wanganui), magnolia taffeta with net bertha; Miss Bona Ale Lure (Feilding), cherry tartan taffeta; Mrs. A. T. Dibble, apricot velvet; Mrs. P. Burrcil (Fcilding), blackberry marocain; Airs. John Graham (Fcilding), black velvet, with silver straps; Miss B. Barling, flowered ninon with cherry sash; Mrs. H. Kissling, blue floral ninon; Miss Betty Mcßae, blue angel crepe with silver tissue rose; Mrs. B. Connell, whito lace with silver trimming; Airs. ,T. A. Eliott, magnolia moire; Miss Pruo Conway, green■ lace; Mrs. H. Knight, green crepe suede with pctalled bertha; Aliss' Mary McLean, blue angel crepe; Mrs. Duncan Guy, black velvet and silver lame; Mrs. M. Palmer, emerald green and gold lame; Airs. Ivan Johnston, lime green flat crepe; Mrs. Hunter AVill, black cire satin; Airs. Bailey, black marocain; Mrs. M. H. Oram, blackberry, velvet strappings of silver; Miss Pringle, black floral georgette; Mrs. Kornum AVallace, black taffeta; Airs. Northe, parchment lace; Airs. B. Aloore, floral taffeta; Airs. AlcCaskill, midnight blue crepe suede; Aliss Klee, black lacquer satiu; Aliss Goodwin, black and gold; Aliss C. Ouglov, black taffeta; Aliss K. O’Connor,' blue metallic crepe; Aliss Bulb Aloody, green lace; Airs. Ward, pink georgette: Aliss' Speedy (Takapau), black taffeta chocked with gold; Airs. Webster, green velvet; Aliss Joan Matthews, white stiffened organdie chocked with silver; Aliss Galbraith, floral crepe; Airs. C. G. Aloore, cherry georgette; Airs. Payne (Danncvirkc), black velvet and net; Aliss AI. Ireland, pink floral crepe.