CALEDONIAN BALL

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 44, 23 June 1947, Page 5

CALEDONIAN BALL

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL EVENT DEBUTANTES PRESENTED In every way the Whakatane Caledonian Society’s Ball on Wednesday night was thoroughly enjoyable. It was what it deserved to be—a fitting climax to the society’s social evenings of the past twelve months. With festoons of multi-coloured .streamers and the effective use of greenery, willing helpers had given to the Winter Show Building the appropriate ballroom atmosphere. The floor was in excellent order, the experienced officials of the society ■carried out their tasks with dignity, and the music of the Society’s Pipe Band for the early portion of the ■evening, and of the Premier Orchestra of nine instruments for the remainder of the programme was all that could be desired by dancers. * Awaited with the greatest inter-

est since the ball was first mentioned was the ceremony of presenting

the debutantes. This early portion •of the evening’s programme was an even greater success than many had anticipated. It gave a splendid start to a memorable evening in the social life of the district. “Credit to Whakatane” In the unavoidable absence from the district on public business of Mr W. Sullivan, M.P., and Mrs Sullivan, the pleasant task of receiving the debutantes fell to the lot of the Chief, Mr D. Anderson, and Mrs Anderson. They were piped in to take their seats on the stage, followed by the official chaperons, Mrs W. Hurst and Mrs C. F. Thomas. Mrs Anderson wore a frock of black georgette trimmed with gold, with which was worn a golden ■orchid spray, and carried a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums and bronze leaves. Mrs Thomas wore a scarlet velvet frock and her bouquet was of violets, and purple salvias and white heather. Mrs Hurst’s frock was of black taffeta and her bouquet was of red pointsettia and daphne. Heralded by a roll of drums and

•a fanfare of trumpets from the orchestra, the debutantes made their appearance two by two, advancing in slow and stately manner down the ballroom. They were preceeded by two little flower girls, Anne Cannell Lois Ferry. Each made a charming picture in her white frock with which contrasted her bouquet of scarlet pointsettia and white heather with tartan . streamers. Each was announced by Mr Te 'Hira Fergusson as she stepped on to the stage, made a graceful curtsy and took her place behind the Chief .and his lady. To conclude this pleasing ceremony Chief Anderson offered his best wishes to the debutantes, who were, he said, a credit to Whakatane. (Appaluse). Thanks were due to Mrs A. G. Allan, who had given a lot of time to training the debut.antes for carrying out the ceremony. (Applause). In conclusion the Chief thanked all members and supporters who had helped, some in a big way and some in a small way, and - expressed the hope that all present would have a wonderful evening. Debutantes and Escorts With their escorts the debutantes moved down the ballroom in a grand march and then the couples enjoyed a waltz. It was a very effective finale to a ceremony which had been a delight to the older people present. The debutantes were:—

Miss Lucy Hurst escorted by Mr Geo. Ramson. Miss Phyllis Rivett, Mr Geo. Pulis. Miss Nellie Rivett, Mr Lindsay Henderson. Miss Margaret Haultain, Mr Bruce 'Thomas. Miss Gwen Kenyon, Mr Geoff Kenyon. Miss Moira Symmans, Mr G. Symmans. - • . Miss Nova Ranby, Mr Colin Ranby. Miss Doreen Ihaia, Mr Des Butler. Miss Gwen Harrison, Mr Paul Pettit. Miss Lucy Lowe, Mr I. Patterson. Miss Norma Anderson, Mr Harry Mole. Miss Nora Watson, Mr Maynard Ramson. Miss Shirley Kenyon, Mr Tom ;Dockray. Miss Joyce Matson, Mr Len Ball. Miss Betty Mole, Mr C. Thomas. Miss Dorothy Stewart, Mr G. Patterson. Miss Nola Kenyon, Mr Bill Abbott. Miss Betty Goodall, Mr lan Anderson. A military two-step with the Pipe Band playing the rousing strains brought all the dancers on to the floor, and for the remainder of the -evening dancing was continued un•der the most pleasant circumstances.

The supper arrangements were of the same high standard as prevailed in the ballroom. Catering was by Mr Bell, and it was indeed something which perhaps has not been seen previously at a Whakatane social event. The lady members of the society, who have done excellent voluntary work in organising the supper, were for this occasion given a respite from their customary tasks.

Frocks of Debutantes

Miss Lucy Hurst wore a frock of moss crepe satin embroidered with white and silver beads; Miss Nellie Rivett, white lace off the shoulder; Miss Margaret Haultain, embossed satin with sequins; Miss Gwen Kenyon, white organdie with sequins; Miss Moira Symmans, white cloque; Miss Nova Ranby, organdie and lace; Miss Doreen Ihaia, organdie and sequins; Miss Gwen Harrison, organdie and sequins; Miss Lucy Lowe, organdie and lace; Miss .Norma Anderson, white sheer and lace; Miss Nora Watson, embossed satin with gold sequins and beads; Miss Shirley Kenyon, organdie and lace; Miss Betty Mole, white.sheer; Miss Dorothy Stewart, white sheer; Miss Nola Kenyon, white cloque; Miss Betty Goodall, white taffeta; Miss Phyllis Rivett, moss crepe satin made in princess style, trimmed with white pleating; Miss Joyce Matson, white crepe linen with a peplum.

Among Those Present Mesdames Stewart Anderson (Matahina), green taffeta appliqued in red with spray to match; Syd. Anderson (Opotiki), black taffeta and net; M. Barker, black crepe with sequins; F. Benseman, green lace; Herbert Brabant, blue and gold brocaded silk; C. H. Brebner, white and gold; A. G. Brosnahan (Ngatiawa), black panne velvet and spray; B. J. Brosnahan, navy georgette and white organdie; F. Cameron, black taffeta and lace; H.. Carter (Edgecumbe), blue taffeta with floral coatee; G. Catton (Opotiki), blue tartan taffeta; Fletcher Cole, cornflower blue trimmed with fur; M. Craig (Te Teko), black georgette and tartan; R. Dockray, salmon pink taffeta; Te Hira Fergusson, delphinium blue georgette with scarlet sash; E. Fowell, floral taffeta; G. Fogerty, (Taneatua), black and white satin; W. Green (Otakiri), white sheer with beaded trimmings; M. Grey, mauve taffeta; A. Guptill, white embossed floral bodice; E. B. Hay, cerise and black with black and gold sequins; G. Henry, black and white tartan taffeta; M. King (Waimana), black corded crepe, velvet finishings; Cliff McCracken (Taneatua), burgundy velvet bodice with dusky pink taffeta skirt; H. McCracken, floral georgette; Mclnally (Auckland), black georgette, silver trimmings; E. Mole (Hamilton), floral taffeta; A. T. McNab (Waiotahi), striped taffeta; Jim Martin, black velvet with tartan sash; L. B. Martin (Edgecumbe), teal green marocain with scarlet accessories; R. Oakman (Awakei’i), black cloque; B. Parker, black taffeta; N. Pulley, blue and white floral and spray to match; R. Rae, black chenille velvet; J. D. Rivett, french black and gold net; J. B. D. Rivett, white organdie with pink rosebud trimmings; T. G. Roberts (Edgecumbe), blue satin, silver accessories; A. E. Shaw, black crepe; Simons, green georgette, gold trimmings; R. Smith (Opotiki), black georgette and lace; W. A. Smith, black floral satin; C. L. Stodhart (Galatea), ivory lace; W. Stuart, eau-de-nil satin; M. S. Tipping (Kutarere), salmon pink taffeta; W. Whittaker, flat waive suede.

Misses Shirley Addison Waimana), red velvet; Patricia Allan, black velvet and floral; N. Anderson, white sheer; Joy Barr (Opotiki), pink crepe de chine; Betty Barrell (Opotiki), blue floral marocain; M. J. Burke, powder blue hailstone muslin; Patricia Cleary (Gisborne), green taffeta; Flora Drummond, green burgundy floral; R. Guide (Opotiki), green satin; J. C. Girvin, black french net; Elizabeth Gow, rose and white ever glaze floral; Joan Harrison, pink net and velvet; Verna Head; ivory marquisette over blue satin fashioned off shoulder; Margaret Ihaia, embossed satin, emerald green trimming; D. Jeff ares, blue organdie, scarlet sequin trimming; P. Jewiss (Dannevirke), emerald green with wine and silver sequins; Rosina Law, ivory lace over blue net with pastel trimmings; L. Mills (Mt. Maunganui), floral organdie off the shoulder; B. M. Read (Kutarsre) black silk; Heather Reynolds, black velvet, jewel-studded; Margaret Robins, white organdie, black velvet; ,M. J. Savage, blue silk; H. Scott (Opotiki), pink.floral taffeta; N. Tizard (Waimana), blue velvet; F. Woolfield (Waimana), pink net.