TIKIWHATA NEWS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20094, 14 November 1939, Page 12

TIKIWHATA NEWS

BENEDICTS’ BALL OUTSTANDING SUCCESS (Herald Correspondent.) There was a iarge attendance at the Paritu Hall on Friday night, when the benedicts returned the bachelors’ hospitality by inviting them to their ball, which was an outstanding suc-

The hall was beautifully decorated with coloured streamers, balloons, and greenery. Great credit is due to the committee, as the arrangements were all perfect, and a delicious sit-down supper was much appreciated. Mr. J. Otene’s orchestra supplied the music, and extras were played by Mr, Charley Cheslby and Mr. J. Coutts with his piano accordion. Messrs. L. Lynch and J. Douglas made most efficient M.C.’s.

A spot waltz was won by Mr. A. Moyer and partner. Among the Dancers

Among those present were Mrs. W. Kelly, who wore a frock of black georgette and lace; Mrs. McAnene.v, gold lame; Mrs. Worsfold, pale blue velvet; Mrs. Douglas, floral taffeta; Mrs. Woodley, blue floral satin; Mrs, Parker, black sand crepe; Mrs. Hodges, blue crinkly organdie; Mrs. Quinn, blue taffeta, Mrs. M. Iloggurd, black • satin; Mrs. J. Dickson, black lace , and velvet coatee; Mrs. Rarere, wine velvet and gold; Mrs. Nathan, green velvet; Mrs. Swannell, black lace over black satin; Mrs. Wildemott, black georgette and lace; Mrs. Lloyd, silk voile.

Mrs. Lynch chose a frock of black satin: Mrs. O’Hara, floral crepe; Mrs. R. Timms, pink' organdie; Mrs. F. Tasker, sky blue spotted taffeta; Mrs. W. Hardy, rainbow satin; Mrs, W. Dobbie, floral satin: Mrs. M. Nepia. cerise taffeta; Mrs. E. Loader, cyclamen taffeta; Mrs. Te Ngaio. black taffeta; Mrs, T. Kelly, black lace; Mrs. D. Cooper, green figured crepe; Mrs. T. Callaghan, black georgette and clover; Mrs. F. Arthur, nigger brown lace.

Mi ss Rita Ferguson’s frock was of lemon georgette; Miss Vera Thortensen, purple georgette; Miss J. Hardy, gold satin beaute: Miss A. Norman, pink lace; Miss D. Jones, magnolia satin; Miss B. Stewart, cyclamen taffeta; Miss McCafferty, green crepe; Miss A. Kerr, lemon taffeta; Miss Foster, black satin and white coatee; Miss Riddell, cerise satin; Miss G. Williams (Gisborne), black velvet; Miss M. Petersen, pink net; Miss Kelly, black crepe; Miss Shortt (Morerc), black crepe; Miss Halliwell, scarlet taffeta: Miss Nicholson, pink crepe; Miss B. Stewart, shot taffeta; Miss Molly Stenner, silver embossed satin.