HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 22

HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS

ANNUAL BALL Banners showing the decades through which the Otago Boys’ High School has flourished since its foundation 76 years ago were displayed on the walls of the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Thursday night, when the old boys gathered to participate in that always popular function, the annual ball. The arrangement of the blue and white streamers was both unusual and tasteful, giving the effect of curtains arranged in panels. From the balcony hung a fringe of matching streamers, together with the school crest, and more blue and white bordered the stage, where a stringed band played popular dance numbers for some 40 guests. A comfortable lounge was arranged near the entrance to the hall for the benefit of special guests.

The president of the association (Mr J. D. Fletcher), who was also chairman of the Ball Committee, was assisted in

receiving the guests by Mrs Fletcher, whose soft gown of green ninon featured sequin trimming and contrasted harmoniously with a bouquet of .golden daffodils and jonquils presented by the association.

The members of the executive (which was responsible for the arrangements of the ball) were Mr E J. Smith (who was accompanied by Mrs Smith in a gown of black taffeta and net with cyclamen flowers), Mr T. K. Sidey (with Mrs Sidey, in white novelty flowered satin, with spray of real, violets and daphne), Mr A. Twhigg (Mrs Twhigg wearing an eau de nil georgette), Mr W. J. Mclnnes (Mrs Mclnnes in turquoise blue ring velvet with beige fur trimming the matching

cape), and the secretary. Mr P. J. MacAvoy (whose partner, Miss Betty Aldridge, wore striped taffeta with cloak of crminette). John McGlashan Old Boys’ Association was ; represented by Mr John Solomon, who was accompanied by Mrs Solomon (wearing a black gown and spray of orchids). Mr W. J Meade, with Mrs Meade (in misty blue taffeta and cyclamen flowers) was present on behalf of the Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association, and Mr L McMillan who was accompanied by Mrs McMillan (in black embroidered net), represented Waitaki Old Boys’ Association. During the evening an exhibition of the slow foxtrot and the quick-step was given by Miss Cora Duff and Mr Leo Schmelz. Miss Duff’s billowing skirts were composed of rose net. Another diversion was provided by the old boys in a spirited haka and the singing of the school song. The Guests Other guests included:— Mesdames J. D. Cameron, silver grey georgette and freesias: F. B. Herbert, pale green georgette; Stanley Crimp, grape georgette over fuchsia taffeta; S. R. Crimp, black crepe, sequin trimmings; J, B. Deaker, model frock of blue and pink florals; H. Stanley Ross, white taffeta with black velvet; R. W. Maskell, floral lacquered satin; R. Ham, beige and gold thread lace with fox fur trimming; A. Clatworthy. ivory lace; D. R. Ballingall, cream magnolia satin and lace; R. S. Stewart, burgundy satin; T. E. Rolff, black net, red trimmings; Leslie McMillan, black embroidered net, fur wrap; M. Walker, lace frock; L. M. Satterthwaite, black velvet. , . , Misses Marjorie Thompson, black and red striped taffeta: Margaret Gunning, figured taffeta; Rena Simpson, cyclamen gold-studded taffeta; 0 1 ive Wright, pink chiffon, silver trimmings: Cora Duff, Windsor lilac net; Betty Johnstone, black and crimson shot taffeta; Jean Garrick, floral satin; Beth Brailey, triple striped green taffeta waltz frock: M. Drydon, white georgette model, blue floral bolero: H. Whipp, white georgette with diamante trimmings: Joyce Clulee, black georgette; May Stenhouse, cyclamen marocain; Nancy Moore, rose taffeta; Kathleen Wilson, pink net over taffeta;

Marge Clark, white moire taffeta, sequin trimmings; June Howison, pink taffeta: Frances Holmes, striped satin; Beryl Corke, green embossed satin; Betty Joel, black silk georgette over flame; Neta Bragg, florals; Hazel Collett, silver striped black moire taffeta; Elaine Templeton, lilac marquisette; Esther Stevens, green marquisette; Peggy Ibbotson, white flowered frock; Noelle Karr, striped taffeta; Moyra Bevis, powder blue and black velvet ensemble: Joyce Stevens, rainbow chiffon; Bertha Thomson, green ninon over taffeta: Audrey Adams, navy shot taffeta; Ethyl Wrightson, royal blue chiffon; Joyce Pearson, picture frock of gold and cyclamen taffeta; Helen Weir; Joan Weir: Eileen Simpson; Dorothy Aitken, black velvet; Margaret Poole, sea green moire; Zoe Keith, floral georgette; Joan McLennan, shot taffeta; M. Denford, green embossed chiffon; Audrey Johnston, pink satin taffeta: M. J. Wards (Nelson), black satin taffeta; O. Maxwell, blue taffeta; M. O’Connell, black velvet with gold lame; Margaret Hossack, blue taffeta and net; Joyce Venn, pale blue lace and cycla-

men; Peggy Lawrence, black velvet, cherry accessories; Vera Newman, eau de nil lace; Doreen Sharp, tulip velvet with navy trimmings: Jean Huggins, green chiffon; Betty Whitaker, blue ninon; Val Tucker, black spotted net; Mabel Vercoe, cloth of gold and green accessories; Pat Reynolds, rose shot taffeta: Neire Wilson, lavender striped georgette; Peggy Perry, striped taffeta; Mollie Lawn, claret velvet; R. Wilson, blue taffeta,; Betty McFaull, black taffeta, flame trimming; Ainslie Grant, white rucked net; J. Samuel, white silk lace; Koa Mundie, Old World frock of crepe de chine; Cath Lochhead. green and pink taffeta; Lesley Gunn, white stiffened net period frock; Win Duncan, blue lame; Doris Baxter, gold taffeta; Nance Law, gold taffeta; Clara Rouse, black French velvet, gold and black coatee: Jean Young, cyclamen ninon: Bessie Robertson, model .frock of violet taffeta; Alvia Anderson.'green satin striped ponyskin; Valerie Valentine, blue floral georgette with gold spankles; Betty Elvidge, striped taffeta with erminette cloak.