MASONIC BALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22172, 27 July 1935, Page 21

MASONIC BALL

PAPATOETOE GATHERING The annual ladies' evening arranged hv the Papatoetoe Masonic Lodge was held in the Public Hall, Papatoetoe, on Thursday night. The hall was decorated with flags and bunting draped from the ceiling, while the walls were screened with sprays of wattle, foliage and (loners blending in colourful effect. The special lighting arrangements enhanced the setting for the large gathering of members and visitors. A striking effect was presented in the grand march, which was led by Mr. L. Wilkinson and Mrs. E. D. Wilkinson. In the absence of the worshipful master, Mr. E. D. Wilkinson, a welcome was extended to visitors by Mr. P. Edinond. Mr. Edmond and Mr. J. M. Key directed the dance programme. During the evening songs were rendered by Mr. L. Stuart and elocutionary items by M iss 11. Kirkbride. A bouquet was presented to Mrs. E. D. Wilkinson. Among those present were:—Mrs. P. Edmond, who wore a frock of aquarelle crepe satin; Mrs. W. A. Cairns, blue ring velvet; Mrs. N. H. McCaulay, green marocain and coatee; Mrs. Mitchell, blue lace and coatee; Mrs. Baddeley, brown and silver marocain; Mrs. Hyland, black taffeta; Mrs. Richards, black lace; Mrs. J. Buchanan, black lace; Mrs. E. F. Had low, peach taffeta with velvet capa; Mrs. W. G. Hovle, blue silk and velvet coatee; Mrs. Jackson, shell pink ring velvet; Mrs. G. Foster, black lace; Mrs. A. Stewart, floral georgette; Mrs. It. Howard, blue marocain; Mrs. N. Bow. black angelskin lace; Mrs. W. Campbell, cherry suede; Mrs. R. G. Ross, screen satin and silver lame; Mrs. It. Griffiths, ivory corded crepe; Mrs. R. J. McCausland, maroon ring velvet; Mrs. Henderson, rose marocain; Mrs. T. Vallance, eau de nil craquelle; Mrs. A. J. Moody, beige marocain; Miss E. Cobine, black georgette with lace; Mrs. P. Penned, bottle green georgette; Miss R. Burnside, black crepe de chine and lace; M iss D. Nippon, pink organdie; Miss J. Wilson, rose Du Barry lace; Miss A. Harrison, green satin; Miss I. Montgomerie, black lace; Miss McFarland,. ciel blue taffeta; Miss J. Gifford, red ring velvet; Miss J. Nicholls, buttercup and royal blue satin; Miss Foster, black lace and cherry velvet; Miss P. j Nicholls, bottle green and silver tunic; j Miss P. Bow, pink marocain; Miss j Richards, rose taffeta; Miss Gow, floral georgette.