Tangiteroria Lights Up its Hall

Northern Advocate, 18 March 1939, Page 2

Tangiteroria Lights Up its Hall

With the reticulation of the Tangitcrori'a districts practically completed.the hall committee held a most successful dance on Thursday evening last to commemorate the official switching on of electricity. There was a splendid attendance. Patrons arrived to find the hall in its usual dimly-lighted state, and dancing commenced. However, with the arrival of representatives of the Power Board, the president of the hall club, Mr R. G. Murdoch addressed the gathering and introduced Mr Overton, engineer to the board, who, after apologising for the absence of the chairman, Mr J. A. McLean, called upon Mrs C. C. Clarke to switch on. The hall was immediately transform-

od. Myriads of coloured lights bung from ’.ho ceiling, and, blending with (he decorations on the walls, made a vivid contrast with conditions a few minutes previously. Even the dancing took on a gayer note, and Cos Wright’s orchestra roomed to play even belter than ever, Mr Craven Clarke officiated as M.C., and extras played by Miss A. Tuhiwai wore much appreciated. A spot waltz was won by Mrs W. Mackey and partner, and the Monte Carlo by Miss V. Moheke and Mr T. Tito. Supper was served by’ the ladies’ committee.

Among those present wert: — Mesdames R. G, Murdoch, black frock; C C, Clarke, black Moral; 1 A. |Howlands, panne velvet, W. Mackey, jblack net and satin; F. Quinn, floral j crepe fit* chine; C. PalmiM'. striped spun silk: A. L. Mansell, figured kabc I crepe; J. Hall, black and white marojcainc; D. Taylor, red marocain. green [sash: J. Martin; M. Drake, pink satin; |C. Kervin; ,S. Medhurst, windswept j satin and coatee; S. P. Day; E. V. j Wilson, blue lace; F. C. Clarke, navy 'and white moiree taffeta; A. Beatty, • black marocain; R. Ruddell, rose sat!in; S. Hunter, ecru lace over satin; P. iPhillips, white satin riche; D. Russell, ! silk; G. A. Spence, floral voile; J. Williams, blue satin; J. Tito. MiSses Rona Armstrong, pale pink georgette and lace; Alma Murdoch, pink net over satin; D. Taylor, blue spot marocain; Joyce Crawford, black zebra stripes; Z. Nash, blue floral sheer; D. Ruddell, black Marina silk, i black velvet coatee; C. Thornton, gold [satin; P. Ruddell, green taffeta; C. j Spence, organdie; L. Murdoch, del- ; phinium blue organdie; A. Clarke, white sprigged organdie; B. Clotworthy, black georgette; Peggy Manuel, pink satin; Audrey Blake, pink and blue taffeta; Thelma Palmer, green voile; Coral Spence, kabe crepe; S. Little, white linen frock with navy sailor collar; V. McDermott, floi’al taffeta; I. Thornton, brown taffeta; V. Mohcke, black velvet; Theresa Nash, coronation gold taffeta, with violet trimmings; K. McDermott, daffodil taffeta; Iris Christensen, sap green lace 'and red trimmings; D. Renowden, black crepe de chine; Mavis Fleming, apple green taffeta; . Nancy Beatty, floral voile; Ivy Palmer, buttercup taffeta; Joyce Taylor, organdie; Alm'a Taylor, red and navy marocain; V. Weir, pink floral; Venus Tito, black and white; A. Tito, pink satin, floral coatee; E. Tito, black taffeta with gold trimmings. *