ELECTRIC-LIGHT BALL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 115, 18 May 1933, Page 2

ELECTRIC-LIGHT BALL

FESTIVITY AT PATEA. PLUNKET SOCIETY BENEFITS. Undeterred by the rain, a large crowd of dancers attended the annual ball held by the Batea branch of the Plunkct Society on Tuesday evening. There were dancers present from Wanganui, Hawera, Waverlcy and Eltham, and not until nearly three o’clock in tho morning did they dare the weather again for their homeward journeys. Some 180 couples occupied the floor, where not only the new fox-trots and waltzes were indulged in, but several of the old-timers, such as the military two-step, lancers, and the old waltz. Electric lighting was featured a great deal in the decoration of the Patetu Town Hall. Red lights formed a iftTgo star in the centre of tho ceiling, from which radiated streamers of different coloured lights, while others decorated the edge of the dress circle. Above the heads of the orchestra on tho stage were more and large lights in different colours depicting yie word “welcome.” Toi-tois, chrysanthemums and autumn foliage had been arranged around the walls of the hall and stage. In the supper room, yellow chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, particularly sprays of red Virginia creeper, decorated the tables. As an interlude to the programme of dancing, several exhibitions of sabaret and ballroom dancing were given. Three cabaret dances were given by pupils of Miss Margaret Stock, of Hawera. A Spanish tambourine dancer, a skipping dancer, and “Harlequin and Columbine” were most appreciably applauded and encored several times. Miss E. Wright and partner, of Wanganui, wcro watched with deep interest and appreciation of their graceful execution of tho quickstep and 1932 waltz, and were applauded time and again. Music from the eight instruments of Wills’ Orchestra, of Hawera, supplied all that was required by the dancers, and by their old-time and modern tunes added a great deal to the enjoyment and success of the ball. The activities of the M’s.C., Messrs. A. Maxwell and J. Sheahan, also was another fact which tended greatly towards the thorough enjoyment of everyone, it being noticeable that no one was left sitting out for a dance. Up in the supperroom, every arrangement was carried through capably and without a hitch, everyone having plenty of the excellent savoury supper. The president and vice-presidents were in charge of this branch, with the help of the willing committee members. But to tho whole management of the ball, credit must be given to the secretary, Mrs. L. Honey field, and the vice-president, Mrs. R. W. Haddow. whose wholehearted enthusiasm and splendid organisation carried everything through e 'cllcntly. Among those present were:—Mesdamos T. E. Roberts, president, in fuschia velvet and floral georgette; R. W. Haddow, in claret chiffon crepe satin; R. Hunger, black georgette and lace; F. Ramsbottom, wino rod crepo satin; W. Inglcy, black georgette; R. D. Wybourne, wino red chiffon velvet; J. Petersen, black georgette; A. J. Gibbs, black lace and georgette; G. Mellor, honeysuckle crinkled crepe; J. (Drummond, marine blue satin crepo; C. Carey, black In : C. Honeyfield, black satin brocade; J. Pearce, lagoon blue wool lace; F. Hamel, amber mirror velvet; R. McDonald, wine red ring velvet; F. Jenkins, black satin crepe; Martin, black taffeta; Fullarton, blue georgette; G. Corbett, pimpernel red chiffon velvet; H. Gilberd (Wanganui), pale turquoise blue organdie; WStodart (Wanganui), white, crepo satin; D. Bassett (Wanganui), deep atlantic blue velvet with diamante embroidery: J. Crichton (Wanganui), lagoon blue embossed velvet; G. Taylor, claret, lace and satin; I. Honeyfield. black lace. Misses A. Bradmoro (Tauranga). deep sea green, finely pleated laco and georgette; C. Walkinton (Waverlcy), black taffeta; J. Parsons (Waitotara). periwinkle blue wool lace; M. Todd (Wanganui), turquoise blue frilled georgette with black velvet, ribbons; J. Powdrell (ITawora), white crinkled crepe with scarlet trimming; E. Buist (Hawera). black and white crushed satin; P. Lovell (Hawera), amber chiffon velvet; M. Davidson, sunset rose taffeta; N. Davidson; J. Palmer (Waverlcy), black chiffon velvet; F. Reid (Wanganui), spotted rose silk net; E. Wright (Wanganui), parchment white organdie with godees of frills; M. Bright (Hawera), emerald georgette; S. Roberts (Auckland), wino red crepo satin; R. Honeyfield, black floral taffeta; M. Hamnimerton, old gold floral taffeta; A. Horroll, claret red

laco and georgette; N. Mathieson (Waverlcy), wine red chiffon velvet; Barber, white chiffon velvet; Prianc, lime green crepe satin and gold lace; Lee, shell pink chiffon velvet; P. Gray (Waverley), old gold crepe satin with royal blue shoulder capo; J. Watkins (Waverley), black laco; B. Wybourne, maize taffeta; E. Gibbs, lemon organdie; M. Webster (Auckland), eau do nil taffeta; M. Glcnny, lemon georgette with shoulder capo; M. Gibbings. Trish green georgette; B. Peterson, submarine green satin with bustle frills; B. Harris, black taffeta; J. Shoild, floral georgette; D. Roberts, lemon floral organdie; J. Spurdie, lavendar organdie and violet, velvet; T. Barnes, black crinkled crepe; H. Boyle, white crepe satin; J. Paterson, heliotrope organdie; E. Wybourno. lemon floral organdie; N Luxton, white satin with scarlet shoulder capo; B Edwards (Auckland), black crinkled crepo, with button back trimming and train; G. Masters, white crinkled crepe; AT. Martin, shell pink georgette; Ta Bourko, floral blue georgette; J. Hodge, emerald green (rope satin; E. Williams, violet chiffon velvet; D. TTair (Waverley),. biscuit, organdie; M. Batchelor (Hawera), old gold lame; N Hurlov, periwinkle blue crepo satin; V. Shoild, shell pink georgette; N. Carey, turquoise green satin; A. Blackman, apple green taffeta; A. Hall, floral georgette; and manv others.