SPRING BALL AT HUKERENUI

Northern Advocate, 24 October 1936, Page 3

SPRING BALL AT HUKERENUI

Seldom has the Hukerenui Hall preisented such a gay appearance as on •the occasion of the very successful Spring Ball, organised by the young people of the community. Multi-col-oured streamers formed a canopy above the decorations of nikau palms and lycopodium, while a most novel and attractive effect was obtained by art panels depicting gambolling lambs and other evidences of spring time. The music, supplied by Mr C. Wright’s orchestra, added greatly to the festive spirit. A balloon dance caused much amusement, and a carnival masquerade with confetti and streamers, added a colourful touch to the already gay scene. The hall was crowded with visitors from near and far, and great credit is due to the committee for the smoothlyorganised way in which the programme was carried out under the direction of Mr H. Rouse. These young people have certainly earned the thanks and admiration of the whole district. The hostesses were Misses M. Swannell, in floral taffeta; E. Witten, black velvet; M. Hutchins, black metalesse with silver lame; R. Draffin, black marocain with white gardenias; J. Baylis, and T. Hutchins, both in daffodil georgette frocks. Among those present were Mesdames McLellan (Whangarei), black satin, with jade; Lucy Alldred, pale pink satin Anglaise; Bannerman, beige lace with brown velvet; F. C. Elliott, midnight blue satin beaute, diamante trimming; R. Rouse, junr., black satin beaute; Hutchins, green rayon; S. Forsythe, black and white crepe de chine; F. Teal, black crepe and silver; Edwards, navy marocain; A. Lacey, tartan taffeta, with black velvet trimmings; Misses I. Pierce, cherry marocain; M. J. Rouse, blue crinkle crepe; Lovell (Whangarei), red crinkle crepe; M. Whimp, green crepe de chine with coatee to match; Narine Swinbourn, Renaissance frock of ivory taffeta, with silver buttons; Audrey Swinbourn, period frock of ivory taffeta, finished with silver buttons; Pearl Kay, black metalesse, pink trimmings; Eunice Timperley, black and green paramount frock; Eileen Kay; orange windswept satin and silver trimmings; F. W. Hedley, black crinkle crepe, gold trimmings; G. Hedley, blue satin beaute: Betty Brown, black, red and white figured taffeta frock; M. Forsyth, red marocain, velvet coatee; Ilga Vanalski, blue floral taffeta; Hazel Drake, shell pink panne velvet and silver lame; M. King, creme angelskin lace, pink trimmings: Vera Courtney, sports ensemble; Lilly Lewins, peach velvet, silver cape; M. Brown, pink georgette; B. Brown, black lace; Lorraine Finlayson, turquoise blue crepe; Norma Hutchins, white kabe crepe, red trimming; Dinie Bolton, black panne velvet, trimmed With white; Anna Dargaville (Pangaru), nile green crepe de chine; Connie Wynyard, tangerine uncrushable crepe; Rangi Hita, blue frilled silk crepe; Maggie Reti. green satin, ■silver shoes; M. Kabe, sand crepe marocain, white trimmed with red ribbons; Celia Birch, black chiffon.