CATHOLIC CHARITY BALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22140, 20 June 1935, Page 3

CATHOLIC CHARITY BALL

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

DEBUTANTES PRESENTED PICTURESQUE SCENES As has been the case with its predecessors, the Catholic Charity Ball held in the Auckland Town Hall last evening in aid of Catholic orphanages, was a triumph of skilful planning and excellent organisation. Various committees had been selected to fulfil certain duties, all in connection with the ball, and the enthusiasm with which each committee attacked its task was revealed in the complete success of the function from every angle. The decorations in particular were an outstanding success and provoked much admiring comment from all who attended. A graceful canopy over the dancers was formed by loops of lycopodium in which were set numerous golden fairy lights. The stage was transformed into a bower of greenery, palms and shrubs of various kinds having been placed at the back, while tubs of tall scarlet poinsettias were placed at each side. The supper room presented a triumph of decorative skill, the colour scheme having been carried out in shades of orange and red. Orange candles placed in either bronze or silver candlesticks were lighted at supper time.

Spectacular Event A charming and spectacular event of the evening was the presentation of 21 debutantes to the Right Rev. Monsignor Cn.li ill, V.G. '1 his featuro of the ball, which occurs every year, is an ordeal for the young girls, who walk the wholo length of the Town Hall in a blaze of iloodlights, but the ceremony was carried out last evening with a simplicity and dignity which made a most impressive sight. Monsignor Cahill first entered the hall and mounted the stage accompanied by the Rev. Father P. T. B. McKcefrey. Diocesan Secretary, Mr. T. J. Buxton, actjng in the place of Captain C. C. Plunket, president, who is at present out of Auckland, and members of the committee. The debutantes then walked singly up the hall to the stage, where they were presented to Monsignor Cahill Following the piesentations Monsignor Cahill made a brief speech in which he congratulated the debutantes 011 entering society "through the front door" under the auspices of the Church. Monsignoi Cahill said he had received that dav a cablegram from Bishop Liston, who was at present abroad, asking him to thank all who had helped in organising the ball and also to thank all those present for. their patronage of a charity function. A special dance for the debutantes then took place, twirling floodlights in ever-changing colours, which were trained 011 the girls and their .partners, making the scene very attractive. The matrons of honour, who were on the stage during the presentation ceremony, were Mrs. J. J- O'Brien, who wore a frock of black georgette with a tunic of ochre-coloured chiffon and lace; Mrs. M. Pilling, in mulberrycoloured ring velvet; and Mrs. W. Bremner, in black georgette and lace. Each lady received a bouquet of flowers from Mr. N. C. Snedden prior to the presentations. The Debutantes

The debutantes were: —Miss Molly Burke, who wore a frock of heavy ivory satin made on slender lines, and flared from the knees downward. Tho neck line and waist were defined by a plait of silver lame and the sleeves also lined with the same material. With it she wore a short silk ermine coat. Miss Mercia Casey was in ivory angelskin lace with diamante trimming, made with stream-lined effect; Miss Frances Cole, white silk ring velvet frock with puffed sleeves, and slightly trained skirt; a white fur coat was also worn;' Miss Verdun Downie, frock of white chiffon velvet with cowl neckline and sleeves finished at the waist with girdle of silk cord; Miss Marjorie Fleming, ■ parchment satin frock slightly trained and worn with a ring velvet coatee; Miss Gwendolyn Hughes, white lace over satin flaring from the knees, the frilled neckline was caught with a diamante clasp, and she also wore a white velvet wrap; Miss Nancye Jaggar-Smith, frock of fine white crepe suede finished at the waist with sash of silver lame, the ends falling to form a slight train; a cluster of silver flowers was worn 011 the corsage; Miss Rose Kearin, ivory satin beaute cut 011 slim lines with sequin trimming; Miss Kathleen Kearin, white crepe-de-soir made on simple lines, with cowl neckline at the back and the slim-fitting skirt ending in a train; Miss Molly Leahy, frock of pearl white angelskin lace over satin, the fitting bodice being finished with a cowl neck and sleeves, a wide white velvet sash encircled the waist and the flared skirt was inlet with a cascade of frills; Miss Doris Lorigan, ivory angelskin lace and georgette with georgette frilling, and cape of georgette and lace to match; Miss Eileen McCarthy, ivory satin beaute cut on close-fitting lines, and skirt falling in flares from the knees; Miss Mollv McCarthy, frock of white satin beaute trimmed with silver, and white panne velvet coat: Miss Mollie McGuinn, ivory crepe suede cut on slim-fitting lines; Miss Gabrielle Marshall, picture gown of silver checked ivory taffeta; Miss Kathleen O'Malley, frock of ivory taffeta with pieot frills below the neckline, close-fitting corsage and dared skirt finished with frills; Miss Laura Sammons, satin-striped chilfon velvet cut on straight lines with high cowl neckline, and draped sleeves; Miss Doreen Shech.v, frock of mosaic crcpe made 011 slender lines with two deep flounchcs 011 the skirt, cowl neckline and sleeves inlet with angelskin lace, and diamante clasp in the front; Miss Kathleen Southeran, white pin-striped satin with yoke and hem of silver lame or net; Miss Kileen Wardrop. moire silk frock with close-fitting bodice, large ruffled sleeves and skirt finished with heavy ruffles; Miss Edna Wright, white silk georgette with shoulder strap of silver roses and slight train falling from a bustle back.

Executive and Committees Members of the executive and supper committees present were: —Mrs. M. Pilling, in mulberry ring velvet; Mrs. \V. Bremner, black georgette and lace; Mrs. R. B. Cruickshank, black and gold lace; Mil K M. Garland, black panne velvet; Mrs. N. Main, sapphire blue ring velvet; Mrs. T. J. Jluxton, black ring velvet; Mrs. P. J. Delany, black georgette; Mrs. E. Frost, black souple satin; Mrs. G. F. Joseph, Burgundy red lace; M iss M. Ormond, lime floral chiffon, INI iss Lulu Drysdale, white and blue floral chiffon; Miss V. A. Walsh, black panne velvet. Others present were: —The Mayoress, Mrs. Ernest Davis, who wore a frock of deep champagne diagonal-striped crepe with a short ermine coat; Mrs. J. S. Brigham, in black Chantilly lace; Mrs. A. J. Thompson, navy bluo lace; Mrs. A. C. Henri) black tosca net; Mrs. G.

Smith wick, black Mechlin lace; Mrs. G. I R. Turner, brown floral inarocain; Mrs. j J. Anthony Price, black Chantilly lace: i Mrs. A. G. Ma bee, flesh pink lace and chifi'on; Mrs. R. Watson, rose pink , taffeta; Mrs. St. Clair Woollams, black j panne velvet; Mrs. F. Clarke, white floral georgette; Mrs. Brian Premier- ; gast, floral inarocain; Mrs. E. J. Preridergast, black chiffon with red and white .draped sleeves; Mrs. J. D. Brad- I lev, parchment satin; Mrs. C. L. Clarke, floral chiffon; Mrs. T. Staunton, j parnia violet inarocain; Mrs. W. i O'Dowd, Marina blue crepe faille; Mrs. S Hugh Alder, kingfisher blue ring velvet; Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, royal blue ring velvet; Mrs. T. J. Niven, sage* green crinkled crepe; Mrs. G. Scholium, black chiffon and lace; Mrs. Arthur Baker, Jubilee blue crepe faille. Mrs. K. A. Sneddon was in gold satin bcaute; Mrs. M. Flynn, black Chantilly lace; Mrs. W. Sotheran, black and gold spotted velvet; Mrs. C. P. Stichbury, black lace; Mrs. L. | Brown, gold crinkled crepe; Mrs. C. McGill, willow green satin; Mrs. B. Little, black spider-web lace; Mrs. M. 10. Simich, black lace with a sequinned yoke; Mrs. T. J. Shcalian, black pebble crepe; Mrs. .). M. Mahon, ficelle satin bcaute; Mrs. W. J. McAllen, waterlily green satin; Mrs. W. J. Footo. duchess blue lace; Mrs. E. O'Dowd, black chiffon; Mrs. N. A. Person, gold floral taffeta; Mrs. A. Lucas, pompadour pink frilled georgette; Mrs. P. McCluskey, shell pink georgette; Mrs. Chitterton, black floral chiffon; Mrs. P. O'Connor, figured silk crepe; Mrs. Hugh Wright, black silk crcpe; Mrs. Bethel, pale blue brocade; Mrs. F. Temm, rose crcpe do chine; Mrs. Dines, duchess blue lace; Mrs. J. A. Burnie, black Chantilly lace; Mrs. Guthrie, black windswept velvet; Mrs. Keating, black panne velvet; Mrs. A. C. Jeffries, flame georgette; Mrs. T. Cronin, midnight blue chiffon; Mrs. Cairns, black velvet and silver lame; Mrs. N. Dunne, black taffeta; Mrs. W. Wright, black panne velvet and lace. Miss M. O'Dowd wore cherry georgette; Miss Eleanor Samson, black ring velvet embroidered with diamante; Miss P. Mulholland (Wanganui), emerald green georgette; Miss Catherine Wright, sea green taffeta; Miss Annabel Wright, flame georgette; Miss Margaret Wright, ivory crepe faille; Miss Smithwick, black lace; Miss M. Koefoed, rose panne velvet; Miss Kerr, wine windswept velvet; Miss Mario Drysdalo, Marina green crepc with a silver girdle; Miss Nan O'Sullivan, white floral silk crepe; Miss Irene Kelly, bluish pink taffeta; Miss Ryan, black inarocain; Miss Myra Kemble, forest green net; Miss Rona Wright, powder blue georgette; Miss Cecilia Owsley, white crinkled satin; Miss Joan Piggin, coral pink crepe romaine; Miss Mary Wathew, old gold satin; Miss M. Watters, black taffeta; Miss Joyce Little, coral pink crinkled satin; Miss I. Wells, rose pink crepe fleuri; Miss Ida Kiely, scarlet striped ottoman silk; Miss Marion Brigham, parchment crinkled crepe. Miss E. Billing was in almond green crepe; Miss E. Bruce, shell pink satin; Miss Betty Kelly, shell pink striped crepe; Miss Evelyn Hughes, apple green taffeta; Miss Mary Murphy, blush pink satin and net; Miss Rav Walsh, black ring velvet; Miss Ena Little, pillar-box red crinkled crepe; Miss W. Viscoe. cherry georgette; Miss Estelle SnellinK, primrose floral taffeta; Miss D. Kalaugher, black taffeta; "Miss Molly Kcllv, periwinkle blue crepe romaine; Mi ss Eileen Creedon, brown and gold striped crepe craquelle; Miss Nancy M vers, blue floral chiffon; Miss >E. Grinter, black velvet and silver lame; M iss D. Grinter, Princess Mary pink chiffon velvet; Miss F. Oliver, saxe blue ripple silk; Miss R. Grinter, scarlet satin and silver lame; Miss N. Owens, white silk crepe; Miss Belle Heaton, Havana brown ring velvet; Miss Lee Hoaton, almond green figured georgette.