THE MYSTIC EAST

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 148, 26 June 1933, Page 13

THE MYSTIC EAST

PLUNKET BALL SCHEME

Wellington citizens have learned to look forward to tho annual ball in aid of the Plunket Society as something unusual and original in the way of entertainment. Tho "best talent tho city can produce is used in tho organisation of this function, which is always regarded as being one of the most important social events of the season. The scheme for this year's ball, "An Arabian Night,"■ gives limitless scope for the artistry and originality of the designer, Mr. Victor Lloyd. The Town Hall will be given tho colourful and luxurious splendour of an Eastern palace, and the beautifuly frocked ballets, which are being arranged, will cany out the general scheme. The ball will be held during Kaca Week, and visitors to the city will be given the opportunity of taking part in tho festivity. The supper, as usual, is being provided free of charge, and other generous support is being offered on all sides. Those who realise what the work of the Plunket Society means to the Dominion, as well as those who have reaped the benefits of its work among the mothers 'and babies, are only too anxious to show their appreciation and gratitude. Three ballets will be presented. The Ballet Club's "Egyptiane," under the direction of Miss . Madeleine Vyncr, will bo danced by Misses Miriama Heketa, Sheila Kissel, Marian Todd, Decima Wood, Hilda Williams, Diana Palmer, Winnie Male, Hilary Henderson, and Cora Duncan. Miss Kathleen O'Brien's "Serpentine" ballet includes Misses Mary Kichardson, Nancy Bcero, Margaret Whyte, Annette Harcourt, Heather Mackenzie, Dinah Sloman, Marjorie Morice, Alison Pearce, Margaret Malfroy, Patricia Marshall, Margaret Shand, and Moya Hempton. Those dancing in Mr. David Devitt's "Vivandiere" ballet, which will celebrate the French Fete Nationale, which falls on the same date, will be Misses Betty Reading, Mollie and Jessie Peacock, Sheila Coates, Mary and Jean Knox Gilmer, Zoe Tansley, Mary White, Paddy HopeGibbons, 'Betty McParland, Janet Stcelc, and Isla" Blair.