REUNION BALL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 254, 26 October 1937, Page 8

REUNION BALL

LAST NIGHT’S FUNCTION COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS WELL-PL ANN ED DECORATION S The annual ball of the Wanganui Technical College Past Pupils’ Association waj hold last night when a large attendance of old pupils from many parts g! the country gathered at what has ccme to be recognised to be one of the chief social events of the year in Wanganui. The guests were received by Mr IE. Newton, principal of the college, and Mrs Newton, who wore a frock of black lace over petunia taffeta, and black ring velvet jacket. The commit* co was Misses E. Kilner, E. Delves, Waters, N. Brock; Messrs D. Sherriff, B. Goldsbury, W. Cairncross, W. Gilmour, G. A. Thompson. A feature of the function was the complete nature of the decorations. The committee responsible for this section of the preparations must have put much time and thought into the work, and the effort is commendable. The ceiling of the hall was in blue and white, the school colours, and streamers of blue and gold colours of the association, formed a draping effect around the sides. In each of the corners the colours of the four school houses were arranged so that they blended with the general lay-out. The whole combined to give the impression of unity. The house banners, placed around the walls, served to bring pleasing memories to many of days when they joined and sang “Rees and Braik and Alexander, names revered, Pi rani too” and some were conscious of a little sadness as they recalled those happy days when they attended their alma mater. The effective lighting was arranged by Mr Billinghurst. Each corner of the hall represented a college houst with a huge cluster of balloons of the respective colourings. Balloons were concealed in large baskets and were released during the evening.

The coloured lighting was well done and transformed the entire building, both interior and exterior. Well-fur-nished lounges were provided in siderooms and were popular at all times. Supper was served in the hall in the main school and on all sides favourable comment regarding this section of the programme was hoard. Needless to say, it was of very satisfying nature and could not have been more well arranged. This ball was the concluding function of the college reunion which has been extended over the week-end. It was in the small hours of this morning that a most enjoyable function of social intercourse drew 1o a close with “Auld Lang Syne” and promises of “Till next year.”

The guests of honour were Miss M. Wallace, deep sapphire blue frocK with matching cape; Miss J. Hume, honey gold shimmer satin, white fur coat.

Among those present were: — Mesdames R. A. Goodey, coral pin-/ blistered cloque, spray in toning pink: G. A. Thompson, black floral satin

with neckline of flowers; T. Renshaw (Fordoll), gold spotted wine taffeta, W. Foster (Okoia), while tinsel crepe; F. E. Smith, palma violet shimmer satin: M. Moore, palma. violet cloque; Richard Moore, Lincoln green silk crepe; H. Hooker, gold satin, henna spray; Jack Crichton, wine velvet blue spray, white fur coat; H. Gilbert, violet ring velvet, white fur coat.

Misses Betty Bell, floral cobweb georgette in blue and cherry tonings; Jean Patterson Wells, black floral satin, white fur coat; K. Waters, black floral rippled georgette; Lily Dunlop, waterlily green taffeta and white fur coat; Isabel Dunlop, blue taffeta and white fur coat; E. Kilnei, black cobweb lace; E. Tawse, pink frilled georgette; M. Dashfield, blue satin; E. Scott, pink moss crepe; F. Olsen, pink lace and georgette; J. McFarland, blue taffeta; Dolly Christie, petrel green satin with floral jacket; A. Moore, sunset pink cloque, jacket to match; Joan Nielson, blue rippled crepe braided in silver; Marie Munro, cornflower blue taffeta, silver accessories; Nettie Blackmore, magnolia satin, green shoulder spray; A. Sharpe, green crepe; J. Pollock, pink cellophane threaded georgette, white fur coat; E. Delves, parchment taffeta; Brock, deep blue floral crepe, M. Bradley, coin-spotted primrose crepe; Vera Madeley, apple green taffeta, orange spray; J. Litchfield, pink taffeta with silver check, blue taffeta jacket; B. Budge, green georgette appliqued in satin; P. Bell, pale green floral crepe, green shimmer satin jacket; F. Hayward, black crepe braided in gold; G. McKenzie, pim% net redingote over taffeta; J. Steele, ruby red moire taffeta; V. O’Hara, pink lace, black taffeta jacket; D. Cox, black satin, floral top; P. J. i Dewar, gold dotted wedgwood blue angelskin, red spray; B. Stokes, spring green taffeta, gold flowers; E. Pepper, blue velvet and silver lame, pink spray; E. Moore, deep lilac taffeta, pink spray, white erminette coat; R. Meyer, spring green taffeta; B. Scott, dark green taffeta and gold; D. Scott, black satin; D. Winter, sage green satin and floral jacket; M. Wakcly, cherry satin with lace jacket; Seddon, blue lace organdie; N. Luke, white floral crepe; McClymont, Sahara brown satin with cape, red spray; R. Ferris, pink marietta with plaid taffeta jacket to match; J. Bassett, pink lace and taffeta; E. Siddall, green taffeta; G. Goffe, marigold satin; Alison James, black taffeta with vortical frills; S. Moore, blue net over satin; P. Moore, white sprigged angclskin; M. Leith, pink moss crepe; Betty Parsons, flame taffeta: M. McAdie, blue silk crepe; M. Kendrick, lilac taffeta; B. Alp, black and white coin spot frock; E. Pickles, mandarin brocade in green patterned in silver and gold; M. O'Malley, black georgette; J. Dunn, pastel toned frock. Messrs E. Ballantyne, H. Hooker, F. Rule, I. Foster, R. Grant, A. H. Breed, Gardner, T. Casey, W. Dempsey, E. Hansen, J. Waters, L. Dromgoole, C. Sherriff, R. Sherriff, R. Meads, D. McElwain, B. Goldsbury, Il Ryland, F. Rogers, G. Rogers, B. Rogers, K. Ballinger, M. Mark, D. Jannings, R. Smith, C. Mcrrington, G. Craig, L. Litchfield, G. Beadle, L, Ralph. C. McKenzie (Palmerston North), B. Sumpter, G. Couchman, F. Dixon, R. Moore, J. D. Gordon, L. Conner, A. Hughes, J. Barber, B. Jones, E. J. Hutchins, G. Hall, W. Cairncross, B. McKcllar, B. Moosman. W. Thompson, B. Boall, J. Lloyd, L. Hayward, W. Dickey, Renshaw (Fordeli), W. Foster, C. Dashfleld.