OUTSTANDING SUCCESS

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 212, 15 September 1934, Page 5

OUTSTANDING SUCCESS

Waipukurau School Ball ATTENDANCE NEARLY 1300 MANY ATTRACTIVE COSTUMES I — With, a record attendance of nearly 1300 in the Municipal Theatre last evening, the 1934 Waipukurau District High School ball was undoubtedly the most successful function of the kind ever held in the town.

Eagerly looked forward to, the ball was a gala occasion for the children of the district, wflio, clad in a variety of fancy costumes, ranging from the picturesque to the bizarre, gaily disported themselves in polkas, barn and square dances. The graceful way in which they executed the intricate steps reflected great credit on Miss Caughloy and the other members of the teaching staff,,by whom they had been trained.

Visitors were present from all parts of Central Hawke’s Bay, including Patangata, Otane, Flemington, Waipawa, and Wanstead. The music, supplied by the Ritz Band, was outstandingly good, and fully justified the selection of a local orchestra. Messrs W. Phillips and L. R. Cutforth ably carried out the duties of M.C.’s.

The organisation of sudh a large function was naturally no easy task, but it was admirably handled by Messrs W. G. Cook (chairman) and E. J. Turner (secretary), ably assisted by the following committee: —Mesdames R. Guy, E. Taylor. C. J. McLean, E. J. Turner. J. Bendeich, F. Fraser, H. Eden; Messrs C. J. McLean (headmaster), E. W. Taylor, E. G. Dowriek, T>. W. Carpenter, T>. "R. Cutforth, D. M. Robertson, W. Giddens, H. De Lacey. J. Ponder, and D. Brown; together with all members of the Home and School League.

The supper was of course the big feature of the evening so far as the youngsters were concerned. Th£ tables, charmingly decorated with bowls of spring flowers, were laden with good things provided by the parents. Miss Caughley, assisted by the ladies of the committee and numerous other helpers, was responsible for this department.

All those connected with the hall have good reason to he pleased with the success which attended their efforts. The takings totalled £57, an increase of £5 over those of last year. The committee wishes to thank all ladies who helped in preparing and serving the supper; also business people for donations for supper; the Hockey Club and Messrs Williams and 'Kettle’s staff for donations; Messrs Annand and Richards for the loan of a washing-up outfit and NTr F. Tinney for the use of a bread-cutter.

Among the ladies present were:—

Airs I. W. N. Mackie, handsome fur coat worn over attractive model of berry’ red erusned velvet with dia-

mante trimmings. Mrs E. J. Turner, most becoming gown of black sand crepe relieved with white ,embossed coatee of black chiffon velvet, finished with brilliant corsage clasp. Airs H. Hooper, fur coat over royal blue silk velvet cut on classical lines, finished with brilliant spray. Airs C. R. Aloore, becoming peacock blue patterned velvet in autumn toning, navy wrap and furred collar. Airs F. Hewitt, fur coat over well cut model of henna satin. Airs L. Grant, handsome fur coat covering attractive model of black crepe suede, with floral shoulder scarf.

Mrs H. Walker, in maroon chiffon velvet with fur coat.

Mrs J. Windle, daintily frocked in sea green, needle-run lace, bridge coat of velvet in deeper tones. Mrs L. Cutforth, flowing dance frock of salmon georgette, sprigged in pastel blue shaded design and squirrel fur coat.

Miss Caughley, smartly cut black crepe de chine model, relieved with white, and black coatee.

Mrs I. Scott, moulded gown of black angelskin lace, black chiffon velvet knee length coat wi + h white furred collar.

Mrs Davis, dainty cream crinkled crepe patterned in larg.* floral design, w’tli black silk velvet coatee.

Mrs Rutherford, brown satin with wrap of deeper tones. Airs H. Peacock, haod e (;hie fur coat ever midnight blue draped frock- of chantillv lace, cerise corsage flower.

Mrs Bradley, most becoming dress of Burgundy wool lace, under brown fur coat.

Mrs R. W. Carpenter; smartly fashioned model of black sand crepe! and chantilly lace with brilliant trimming and handsome musquash coat.

Mrs McLaren, model of black windswept satin with fur coat. t Mrs J. L. Brathwaite, brown fur

coat over well cut model of black georgette, bridge coat of floral velvet. Mrs J. Lunt, smart parchment marocain, patterned in autumn tinted design.

Mrs C. Scruby, well cut gown of black crepe suede figured in white design, black wrap with fur collar. Mrs C. Cassidy, attractive black satin gown with coral trimmings and black chiffon velvet, coatee.

Mrs B. Smart, bridge coat of rose velvet over lighter toned satin gown. Airs R. Bousfield, fur coat over black angel skin lace model.

Mrs F. V. Ward, short, black fur coat over flounced frock of black georgette, shoulder spray of natural flowera.

Mrs G. Tappin, smart floral velvet coatee over model of black suede nit on flowing lines, brilliant clasp finishing back corsage.

TWiss Stabler, pretty dance frocK of black chantilly lace, silver tissue bridge coat’.

Miss J. McCarthy, flowing dance frock of mulberry red crushed velvet with floral tissue bridge coat furred with ermine collar. Miss D. Rutherford, dainty buttercup frosted organdie dance frock, trimmed with brilliants' and satin hands, bridge coat of floral lame. Miss M. Gkmdevc, attractive model of wine georgette, cut on classical lines coatee of wool embossed lace to tone, with bands of fur finishing tho sleeves.

Alias Kathleen Atkins, party frock of salmon pink flowered organdie and blue cape. Aliss AT. Hartley, pretty dance frock of leaf green chiffon patterned in floral motifs, maroon velvet coat of kneo length. Airs Dillon, model gown of black crepe de chine with brown coatee in velvet.

Miss AT. Sharpin. scarlet chantilly lace, smartly cut gown, brilliant shoulder spray, and handsome fur coat. Miss H. .Tohnston, well cut flowing model of wine silk chiffon velvet trimmed with covered buttons of same material. and fur wrap. Aliss Norma White, dainty flounced dance frock of parchment needle-run lace, with corded velvet coatee •in deeper tone trimmed with bow of tangerine silk velvet at back. . Airs Hankie, dance model of pink, plaid taffeta with black velvet bridge eoat.

Aliss Alma Adams, mary blue organdi, patterned in pink toned floral design, over which was worn coral pink silk velvet bridge coat with brilliant cl a sip. Aliss P. Cochrane, smartly cut model of black velvet relieved with white trimming and bridge coat of gold lame. Airs P. Smyrk, model of ceriso crepe suede with velvet bridge coat of deeper shade.

Aliss E. Wills, handsome fur coat over pretty model dance frock of sprigged taffeta, puffed sleeves of black satin, brilliant waist ornament. Aliss Preston, attractive model in saxc blue georgette, with godets of pink lace on skirt and insets also on bodice.

Airs Lovett, model of peacock blue satin with velvet coatee. Airs Wharmby, smart fur coat over wine satin gown with brilliant trimming.

Mrs Faithful, nile green satin with black velvet bridge eoat with white furred collar.

Miss B. Tinney, dainty flounced frock of primrose net with cream velvet coatee.

Miss Ola McLean, smartly, cut model of cherry silk velvet, ruched sleeves, and wide fold forming how at waist. Miss Butement, flame crinkled crepe bodice, finished with bertha collar of organdie and puffed sleeves of same. Miss Marshall, smart parchment silk la cn over blue satin and floral coatee Miss J. Wharmhy, attractive primrose georgette, prettily patterned in tone of green, handsome embossed black velvet bridge coat.

Mrs Pender, prettily patterned aut-

umn chiffon frock with floral bridge coat. Mrs Martin, wine silk chiffon velvet. Mrs W. Phillips, nile green silk chiffon velvet with brilliant trimmings. Miss Jess MacKenzie, prune velvet cut on slimimng lines finished with brilliant brooch at neck line and spray at back of waist. Miss Margaret Atkins, dainty dance frock of pale blue organdi stamped with pink rose bu’ds, and puffed sleeves finished with tiny bows. Miss Bet. Hepburn, made an attractive Spanish, maiden. Miss Joan Dinnan as an Haiwaiian lass was much admired. Miss Joan Moriarty, looked well as a “Romany Lass.” Miss D. Jones, fur coat over lemon georgette dainty dance frock. Miss N. Turner, wearing attractively cut black silk velvet model brilliant trimming and rose velvet bridge coat. Miss H. Brassell, midnight, blue satin dance frock “and black velvet coatee with white furred collar. Mrs Keir, well cut model of black georgette with grey wrap. Miss J. MacKenzie, handsome black crepe suede model with scarlet shoulder sprav and fur wrap. Mrs Urquhart beech brown satin with shoulder spray of autumn leaves. Miss Wharmby,- dainty sprigged florlal taffeta, in lemon colourings and grev wrap. Mrs Cochrane, black sand crepe relieved with white and velvet wrap.