Football Club Dance

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19998, 25 July 1939, Page 12

Football Club Dance

Ablaze with light and effectively decorated in blue and gold, the colours of the club, the City Hall provided a fitting setting last night for the annual ball held by the Marist Brothers' Old Bovs’ Rugbv Football Club.

Complete success, as usual, attended the function and the organising committee is to be complemented on the gratifying result of its efforts. Streamers canopied the ballroom, and the wall spaces ware festooned with entwined blue and gold streamers caught at intervals with posies of wattle intermingled with greenery. The decorative note was repeated on the stage, which was further enhanced with latticed streamers, enclosing the footlights, and the letters “M. 8.0.8." standing out in striking contrast against a background of black draperies, with jewelled lights twinkling overhead. Feathery greenery, combined with the club colours, also gave a festive note to the lounge adjoining the ballroom. Carnival Atmosphere The programme went with a swing under the supervision of Mr. H. Heiford, and the distributation ol quaint novelties created a carnival atmosphere. The music was supplied by Mrs. W. Thomson’s orchestra, and a pianoaccordion band, comprising Messrs. 11. Patterson, J. Thorburn, K. Hall and T. Fleming, contributed the extras. A delectable supper was served upstairs, the members of the committee, assisted by Mesdames Cleary, Sceats, Shone, McDonald, Jones and Airey, waiting on the guests most assidiously.

The table decorations were artistically carried out with slender crystal vases of golden jonquils intermingled with blue and gold streamers.

The committee responsible for the successful organise lion of the ball included Mesdames J. Heeney, P. Malcon, E. Warren, S. Thompson. W. B. Edwards, A. Tbyo, P. Brady, and P. 'Rigney; Misses M. Malcon, D. Young, N. Carson, and U. Quinn: Messrs. R. Quinn, D. Heeney, T. O’Brien, A. Toye, 11. Duckworth, N. Lee, and W. Hoy and J. Shone, joint honorary secretaries. Dancers anti Their Frocks

Among those present were Mrs. J. Heeney, who was wearing a frock of dahlia red flat crepe; Mrs. E. Warren, cigar brown cloque; Mrs. Sceats, frock of black crepe relieved with touches of green; Mrs. Thompson, ivory flat crepe printed in a bold conventional design in autumn tonings; Mrs. B. Douglas, frock of coral pinu georgette and black \elvet coatee; Mrs. McGrananchan, black georgette and coatee of amethyst satin; Mrs. f. Haisman, frock of pastel-pink taffeta: Mrs. J. Bean, helitrope faille; Mrs. K. F. Jones, midnight blue and silver lame; Mrs. D. Lee, ivory spotted net moulded on palest pink taffeta; Mrs. Cleary, black crepe with floral trimmings; Mrs. A. Toye, black cloque printed in a bold floral design; Mrs. M. McMahon, flame coloured satin; Mrs. G. Samuel,- black velvet with shaded lame trimmings; Mrs. Bradley, smoke grey chiffon sashed with palest pink; Mrs. Hignett, helitrope satin; Mrs. Franks, twilight blue satin ban-f----ed at the hemline in wine and gold: Mrs. 11. Airey, frock of glade green taffeta threaded in ' petunia and a coatee of white velvet; Mrs. Bardswell, frock of bottle green georgette and white fur coat: Mrs. L. Foley, black taffeta and coatee of white fur

Miss G. Warren was wearing a l'rock of 'black crepe printed in a floral design; 'Miss (McEwen, apple gredn

Annual Function a Great Success

taffetas; Miss Poulgrain, Dresden pink self-spotted taffetas; Miss M. Burnett, frock of blue floral satin acid .plain blue bolero; Miss A. Newton, Marina blue georgette; Miss J. Green, Wedge wood blue faille; Miss R. Bean, misty pink Swiss organza; Miss P. Burnett, parchment taffetas shot with green; Miss M. Curtis, frock of black georgette sashed with cherry red velvet; Miss C. Edwards, white cloque; Miss N. Devery. white net accented with touches of green; Miss G. Devery, white taffetas; Miss U. Quinn, ice-blue ring velvet: Miss J. Devery. daffodil yellow taffetas; (Miss M. .Beau-, 'black taffetas; Miss P. English, primrose organza printed in autumn tonings; Miss J. McKenzie, black cloque threaded with gold: Miss Rohan, multi-striped cloque: Miss 'Pilcher, heliotrope self-spotted faille: Miss R. Pilcher, Dresden pink satin; 'Miss O. McDermott, white organdie accented with touches of amethyst.

Miss M. McDermott had chosen a frock of black taffetas; iMiss S. Lightfoot, Cambridge blue satin; Miss Galliers, leaf green -georgette frock and long coat of black velvet; Miss M. Burton, white frock with gold accents; Miss Griffen, white printed faille; Miss T. Lewis, mauve taffetas; IMiss S. Hamilton, primrose floral georgette and coatee of black taffetas; Miss J. Johnson, parchment coloured net mounted on ,pastel-shaded striped taffetas; Miss P. Bennett, hyacinth blue gc-orgette ornamented with silver sequins; Miss McMahon, scarlet taffetas; iMiss Bilham, misty pink faille sprigged with rosebuds; Miss French, Marina blue self-patterned faille; Miss D. Young, frock of black velvet and white fur coatee; Miss B. Quinn, waterlily green tulle with matching satin trimmings; Miss J. Smith, pastel-blue Swiss organza; (Miss E. Livingston, sea green taffetas; Miss M. Hepburn, hyacinth blue faille and white fur coatee; Miss 'Reid, frock of parchment coloured, lace mounted on palest pink taffetas; Miss J. Greig. apple green georgette and coatee of black velvet.

Miss Sim wore a frock of turquoise blue taffetas; Miss S. O'Donoghue, frock of moonstone blue moire taffetas with silver accents; Miss T. Candy, lupin blue faille; Miss N. Thomson, crimson and blue shot taffetas; Miss J. Neill, frock of amethyst lace and matching taffetas; Miss Airey, larkspur blue georgette; Miss M. Crosby, cerulean blue taffetas; Miss F. Lightfoot, pastel pink faille; Miss Y. Castles, black satin; Miss W. Smith, black taffetas with multicoloured chevron striped trimmings; Miss G. Jones, white self-spotted faille; Miss M. Jones, helitrope taffetas; Miss L. Higgs, frock of white moire taffetas and white fur coatee: Miss J. Upton, black velvet frock accented with a corsage spray in contrasting shades of pink; Miss M. Malcon, frock of white satin relieved with a flame-coloured shoulder flower; Miss M. Ford, rose satin frock and three-quarter length green coat.

Jewellery Goes Classical

The new matching rings and bracelets are of classical design, writes a London correspondent, A diamond bracelet is made with the well-known Greek key pattern, exquisitely reproduced in brilliant and baguette gems. The matching ring has a half-hoop in the same pattern on a miniature scale. The victors crown of laurels is another popular pattern, and yet another is inspired by the Corinthian scroll. A type of pearl ring much in favour just now consists of a single flawless jewel set in a circlet of diamonds. The idea is copied in the bracelet, with alternate circlets and squares of diamonds, each holding a central pearl.

Engagement An engagement is announced between Michael John, younger son ol Mrs. Rohan and the late Mr. T. Rohan, 004 Aberdeen road, Gisborne, and Margaret Frances (Peggie), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fitzgerald. 144 McLean street., Wairoa. Surf Club Dance A bright and cheery dance sponsored by the Wainui Surf and LifeSaving Club was held in the Wainui Hall on Saturday night. Mrs. W. Thomson's orchestra was responsible for the music, and the programme went with a swing, the keen, frosty air being an added stimulus to dancing. Supper was served Informally by members of the committee. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fergie; Misses Sherralt, B. Hutchinson, B. Sharp (Hastings), .1. Blair, J. Perry. O. Chambers (Wanganui). A. Slight, J. Ryan < Wellington), R. Sinclair, lVi. Witters, .1, Tangr.ey, L. Gray, S. Bright. D. Tyorman, and B. Francis. Messrs. S. W. Bruce. .). Campbell. C\ Smith, J. Gandell, J. Beckett. J. Eivcrs, R. Sinclair. B. McKenzie, J. Smellie. A. C. Bruce, J. Aston, E. S. Toogood. M. R. Maude. M. Horne. T. Langford. N. Tolertou, and W. Gudgeon.

Dance for Young’ People The spirit of youth was a domin- j ant factor in the success of the jolly . dance given bv Misses Rachel Bousfield and Jessie Bennett, at the homej; of the former, in Collins street on Friday night. Pink and blue streamers gave a, festive air to the drawing-room and !

the lounge was gay with bowls of japonica and shaded camellias.

A delicious supper was served informally. The music was supplied by Mrs. W. Thomson, and Misses Leslie Witters and Betty Joblin contributed extras.

Dancing was resumed after supper, and the guests, with one accord, were sorry when the time came to leave such a pleasant scene.

Mrs. Bousfield was wearing an elegant frock of maroon cloque accented with touches of gold. Mrs. H. P. Bennett chose a graceful frock of navy blue crepe embroidered in white.

Miss Bousfield looked smart in a frock of Dresden blue faille and a coatee ornamented with silver embroideries. Miss Bennett's pretty frock of misty blue chiffon was sashed with cerise. Pre-Nuptial Party On Saturday night. Mrs. C. I 1 Robinson entertained in a delightful manner at her home in Clifford street in honour of Miss N. Fredsbera and Mr. 11. Wall, whose marriage takes place next month. Mandarins ' and shaded Iceland poppies were used to decorate the drawing-room, and in the diningroom. where supper was served, a bowl of golden jonquils was used with artistic effect in the adornment of 11)0 table. The evening was devoted to music, and in addition to community singing vocal solos were contributed by Mrs. O. R. Olsen,' Misses E. Ray and J Patterson and Messrs. 11. Wall, P. Hockley and Geary. Mr. MeFarlane also was hoard to advantage in a ’cello solo. The accompaniments were played by Miss Ray and Mr. Hockley. The hostess was wearing a smart

frock of paisley-patterned cloque cut on simple lines. Miss Fredsberg chose a becoming frock of navy blue and ivory printed faille. Ninety-fifth Birthday Many congratulatory messages on the occasion of her ninety-fifth bii'tnday were received on Friday by Mrs. Sarah Tunnicliffe, of Feilding. Born at Wakefield. Nelson, in 1844. Mrs. Tunnielili'e wo.it to Feilding in 1902 with her husband and has lived there ever since. Mrs. Tunnicliffe celebrated her sixtieth wedding anniversary in 1930. her husband dying two yearla! cr at the advanced age of 94. Accustomed to hard work all 'her |ife, Mrs Tunnicliffe has retained all her faculties to a remarkable degree and enjoys perfect health. An Inexpensive Filter Pure water is one of the most precious commodities in life, and one of the most necessary. It is not always, however, as pure as it should be.

Here are instructions for making a filter which is within the means of everyone.

Take a large garden pot, cover the hole with a piece of loofah, and upon tlris place some smooth, clean pebbles to keep the sponge down. Fill up to within two or three inches of the top with one part of powdered charcoal and two partis of fine sand. Cover the top of the pot. with a piece of fine white flannel tied tightly round the edge so as not 4o give or bulge. Set the flower-pot in a pan and pour the water on to the flannel,-allowing the water to filter 'through the flowerpot into the pan. The water will be found to be perfectly clean and pure.