EFFECTIVE DECORATIONS AT LAST NIGHT'S BALL

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 54, 19 March 1937, Page 14

EFFECTIVE DECORATIONS AT LAST NIGHT'S BALL

Woodford House Old Girls The Organisers

A red and white decorative colour scheme was carried out with splendid effect for the annual ball organised by the Hawke's Bay branch of the Woodford House Old G-irls ' Association, which was held in the Hastings Assembly Hall, last evening. Long streamers composed of lyco-podium with largo red and whi,te black-centred poppies estended from a central hanging basket of the same fern and flowers out to the walls where matching scallops of fern and poppies were hung. Edging the stage and the platform for the orchestra were masses of fern and poppies in red and white, these colours having been chosen as the nearest to the old girls' association colours of maroon and white with a touch of black. At the back of the stage was suspended a very handsome banner with the letters "W.H." in maroon appliqued on a white satin background. The etage was arranged as a lounge for the onlookers with easy chairs and sofas, lent by Messrs. Christie's Ltd., and was arranged' with glorious bowls of flowers. Huge brass bowls were filled with dahlias in all shades of pink, pink belladonna lilies, blue delphiniums and michaelmas daisies with maple foliage. On the smaller tables were flat crystal bowls pf dahlias in loveiy deep shades and fern and dahlias were clustered alon^the footlights. Miss Mary Camphell was in chaTge of the decorative scheme and she and her helpers, Mrs. J. L. Masterson, Mrs. Ernost Groome and the Misses Euth Hyslop, Jean Hallett and Janet Groome, worked unceasingly to accomplish such an effective scheme. A lounge was arranged off the supper room by Mrs. J. L. Masterson and the tables were decorated with flat bowls of golden gleam and vivid orange nasturtiums with greenery. Dancers from all parts of the district were present at the ball -and all agreed that it was an outstanding success and that the committee were to be congratulated on the excellent way in which all the arrangements were made. Th8 supper was a particularly delicious oue with poultry and salads, fruit salad, trifle and shapes and was much enjoyed by everyone. The very attractive table decorations gave a bright touch of colour as they were carried out in red and white shades with crystal bowls and zinnias, gerbera, verbena, bonflre salvia, pom-pom dahlias, astera and daisies with delicate greenery. Miss Shena White was in charge of thesa decorations and was assisted by several helpers. Music for the dancing was played by Les Henry's orchestra. The hosfc and hostess of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Neil (Jampbell, tho latter being the president of the Woodford House Old Girls' Association. Mrs. Campbell wore a gown of deep ocean blue and silver brocade with a clasp of brilliants at the neck and a draped piece from the waist giving the effect of a train. With this she wore a pink ostrich feather cape. Miss Hodge, the founder of Woodford House, was also present and wore a gown. of deepest green panne velvet, with deep coffee shaded corsage and a matching velvet coatee trijmned witb fur. She wore a corsage posy of golden

rosebuds which had been presented to her. The only debutante was Miss Joan Maddison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Maddison, Havelock North; who wore a gown of ivory souple satin with hand-made silver-lined flowers at one shoulder and at the waist and a long scarf also hung from the shoulder. The train was inset in the skirt with knife pleats. She carried a posy of pink carnatibns and rosebuds with touches of blue and maidenhair fern. Members of the committee who were present were: — Mrs. G. H. McAlley, the secretary, who wore black georgette with cape ■sleeves having insets of black chautilly lace and pink carnation spray. Mrs. Ernest Groome, brown and gold brocade patterned in autumn shades and having a trained skirt. Mrs. J. L. Masterson, black cotelle with draped scarf of gold lame and gold buttons at the back. Mrs. Noel Beamish, black chiffon, the skirt having an inset design in net mounted on gold lame. Mrs. P. P. Barker, spring-green .taffieta, fche.hateau neckline edged with a wide band of fine accordeon pleating Miss Mary Campbell, doepest petunia lacquered satin, the crossover corsage continuing to i'orm the sash and a green ostrich feather cape. Miss Janet Groome, French organdie handpainted in gold, red, black and green with a large bow in thesa coIouth fmishing the waist at the back. Miss Zoe Fryer, empire mauve taffeta with purple outlining tbe neck and silver shoulder straps. Miss Margaret Glenny, dolphiniuru blue needlerun laco with waterfall frills of taffetas on the skirt and over the shoulders. Others present were: — Mrs G. A. Maddison, gown of blaek chiffon velvet with clasps of brilliants at each side of the neck and a scarlet

spray. Mrs George Tripe, black triple ninon pat^med with sprays of bright flowers and having wing sleeves. Mro H. M. Campbell, floral chiffon in shades of blue fashioned with cape sleeves. Mrs Eric Beamish, frock of green and bronze shot taffeta worn with a coatqe of the same material with puffed sleeves. Alrs Harold Davies, floral chiffon gown in shades of dull green and rose and having a cowled neckline. Mrs B- C. Macniven, gown of black taffeta with a thread check of gold. Mrs W. Maxwell, black angelskin crepe with draped epaulette and sash lined with silver and pink gardenia spray. Mrs Seton Wenley, emerald green eloque, with flowers at the neck in a deep poppy-red shade. Mrs Gordon Mason, deepest blue suede crepe patterned in pale blue and worn. with a cberry shoulder spray. Mrs W. Harrison, deep burgundy peau d' ange laoo with clasps of brilliants at each side of the neck and in front. Mrs P. F. Wall, black satin patterned with a large rose design and having a trained skirt. Mrs C. Giblin, deepest Coronation purple georgette gpwn worn with a cape of grey cruphed velvet. Mrs G. Vesty, trained gown of floral satin in shades of beige and brown with touches of flame- " Mrs Hubert Browning, primrose cloque with slit corsage at the back and brown. flowers in front. Mrs J- Wedd, ruby red chiffon velvet fashioned with a high halter neckline. Mrs J. R. Hunter, emberust cotelle trained gown with hand-made flowerB at the neck lined with gold Miss Barbara JKebbell (Wairarapa) deepest bronze and black shot taffeta with bouffant sleeves and trained skirt. Miss Cynthia Sheild, black cotelle with a wide belt of brilliants and flowers at the neck. Miss Anne Morrow (Christchurch), trained gown of ivory satin patterned in deep wallflower shades. Miss Edna Wall, floral silk gown, worn with a rose-pink chiffon cape. Miss Euth Reed, red chiffon with narrow frill over the shoulders. Miss TJna Herrick, rose triple ninon with draped corsage crossed over in front. Miss Janet Price, ivory net with rucked taffeta frills at the hem and over the shoulders. Miss Sheila Nilsson, black taffeta coin spotted in deep red with flowers in the same shade at th© neck. Miss Joyce Coop, white floral chiffon worn with a coatee of black taffeta. Miss Dorotby Wilson, deep coronation b'ue souple satin gown and matching quilted cape. Miss- Kewpie White, trained gown of honey-gold satin, with cowled neckline in front. Miss Helen Raymond, white georgette patterned in flame shades, and having a flame velvet sash. Miss Jean Hallett, biaek taffeta having puffed sleeves and a gold spray at the neck and waist. Miss Diana Wilson, sea green lacquered taffeta with wide revers quilted and caught at the neck with flowers. Miss Jocelyn Greive, floral silk in pale shades with plaited shoulder

straps of the colours in the frock. Miss Audrey McLeod, deepest cape au. lait venetian point lace with a spray of pale fucbsia flowers in front. Miss Margaret Pattison, cheeked organdie gown with shoulder straps and belt of mauve velvet. Mijs Helen Sheild, leaf-greeii chiffon with trained skirt and draped corsage. Miss Margaret Robinson, palest blue taffeta frock woi'n with a matching coatee. Miss Shirley Clay, Wellington, black taffeta threaded with gold and having narrow flared epaulettes. Miss Joan Parker, floral silk frock in shades of blue with touches of pink and having off-shoulder epaulettes. Miss Julia Herrick, white angelskin crepe with shoulder straps studded with brilliants and a trained skirt.

Miss Elizabeth Murphy (Gisborne) floral silK gown in two shades of blue and whit* with long sash lined with pale blueMiss Tui Moirin, deepest purple sqtin worn with pink and mauve flowers at the neck and in the hair. Miss Pat von Dadelszen, black taffeta gown with a bateau neckline edged with a bertha effecfc of taffetaMiss Judy Knight (Dannevirke) gown of gold brocade with trained skirt and green corsage flowers. Miss Phyllis Jefferd, midnight-blue cire satin gown with square cut neckline. Miss Patti Morrin, ivory satin and net worn with blue flowers at the neck. Miss Joan Natusch, lemon flowered taffeta with off-shoulder flared epaulettes. Miss Betty. Gilray, ivory satin with narrow accordeon pleated frills at the neck and hem. Miss Marie Davies, plaid taffeta trained gown with brilliant clasps at the narrow shoulder straps. Miss Helen Coleman, floral chiffon in pastel shades with hanging scarf at tho back. Miss Leslie Cook (Tauranga) black taffeta with square neckline and puffed sleeves. Miss MaTy Palmer, floral angelskin silk with a flared frill outlining the neck. Miss Joan Harrison, Kenya red quilted crepe patterned in ivory and having diamante shoulder clasps. Mi&s Beth Smithj primrose georgette with shirred neckline and brown velvet sash. Miss Christina Williams, silvery grey satin with cowled neckline and shoulder straps of green brilliants. Miss June Beamish, palest sky blue chiffon with very full skirt and silver sequin trimming on the corsage. Miss Betty Couper, white georgette worn with a cape of silver lame with stand-up collar. Miss Enid Twigg, maroon chiffon with long .sash in perriwinkle blue and natural flowers at the neck. Miss M. Sherratt, spring-green taffeta, the carsage slashed at the back and finished with a small collar. Miss Cynthia Jefferd, gold satin with high neckline in front finished with jeweiled clasps. Miss Janet Williams (Gisborne) white quilted cloque with hand-mado flowers at the neck lined with flame. Miss Joan Parsons, black panne velvet wth square cut neckline and brilliant shoulder straps. Miss Marjorie Gillies, sky blue chiffon with pin-tucked cape and corsage posy in blue and pink. Misa Helen Steele, black marlette patterned in cardinal red with a red sash and flowers at the neck. Miss Ruth Hyslop, black taffeta wlth waterfall frills on tho skirt and over the shoulder. Miss Judy Ruddock, black chiffon checked with gold and having a slashed corsage at the back. Miss Mary Wall, red taffeta with very full skirt and cape sleeves gathered at the shoulders. Miss Gwen Sheild, black velvet with scarf draperies and brilliant corsagu clasp. Miss Pat Williams, trained gown oi sea blue chiffon velvet worn with a shoulder spray of palest pink carnations, Miss Margaret Maclean, sky blue quilted cloque with slashed epaulettoa and cut a^yay back. Miss Patricia Hoadley, inarina blue colette fashioned with a cowled neckline in front. "Miss June Mason, gold lace over palest pink with off shoulder frilled epaulettes. Miss Lassie Baird, whitt quilted cloque with silver shoulder straps and girdle. Miss Nancy van Asch, gown of white chiffon with veil of green and white Swiss embroidery and matching band« circling the armholes. Miss Suzanne Collins (Featherston), oyster sawple satin wiTh revered effect in front and natural shoulder spray. Miss Marie Hennah, ivory satin with high neckline in front and scarf draperies.