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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 118, 4 June 1937, Page 15

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SUCCESSFUL DANCE ORGANISED BY THE STAFF OF ROACHS' LTD. A very successful ^pcid jolly ctance was held in the Oddfellows' Hall Jast evening, which had been organised by the staff of Roachs' Ltd., in aid. of the Hawke's Bay Children's Homes. The hall was filled to capacity and a spirit of gaiety prevailed during the evening. The atage wpa gaily decorated with palms and . tall jardinieres of silverbacked leaves and natural foliage, and °n the stage was Les Henry'g orchestra, who played splendid dance musio throughout the evening. A tempting supper was set out in the aupper-room, where the long tables were decorated with tall crysfal vases of purple and bronze chrysanthemums and fern, The committee who were in charge of the arrangements were Mrs B. Daley, honorary secretary, the Misses E. Burden, E. Carter and A. Sandersen, and Messrs V. Unverricht, B. Orr, J. Wilson and P. Lassen. Among those present were: Mrs Gordon Boach, who wore a gown of black mariette with s'mall floral design and a coatee of gold shimmer satin. Miss Erica Boach, plaid taffeta in deep blue coin-spotted charmelaine .with a clasp of brilliants at the neck. M.rs B. Daley, deep blue coin-spotted charmelaine with a olasp of brilliants at the neck. Miss A. Sanderson} white taffeta with design in red, green and black arid shaded red flowers at the neck. Miss Ethel Burden, ocean blue selfspotted satin with a corsage posy of pink flowers. Mrs A. C. Scoon, black taffeta with a bertha etfect of georgette beautifully beaded with large black beads. Mrs R. Gray, gold self-patterned crepe-blackened satin with a posy of violet shaded flowers. Mrs J. Puff, floral silk in sbades oi red, blue, gree nand gold with a sasli of red. Mrs H. Morton, black georgette gown with .pink flowers at the neck. Mrs G. Rosoman, apricot lace with a cowled neckline caught with briiliant clasps. Mrs r. h. Miles, gown of flame chiffon with a velvet coatee in a deeper shade with silver trimming, Miss Mavis Burden, very deep green velvet with a gold belt and gold lame trimming the corsage. Miss Enid Burden, sky blue net over taffeta with tiny fridls trimming the very full skirt. Mss M. Addis, rose pink lace lrock and coatee with organdie sleeves. Miss H. Hutt, deep reseda green satin royale with scarf draperies from the shoulders. Miss A. Calder, Kenya red matelasso with gold belt clasp and matching gold clasp at the neck. Miss N. Tricklebank, sea green taffeta with silver flowers at the neck and si'lver button trimming. Miss J. Masterman, apricot taffeta with a flared skirt of floral taffeta and piain coatee. Miss G. Williams, sunset shot taffeta with handmade velvet flowers at the neck. Miss E. McCormick, deepest green panne velvet with cowled neckline and puffed sleeves. Mrs M. Tacon, caineo pink eiubossed georgette with puffed sleeves and a briiliant clasp at the neck Miss L. Marsh, lemtbn taffeta witb a black and lemon sash and black coatee. Jiliss p. Hale, ivory taffeta patterned with blue and red and worn with a black taffeta coatee. Miss M. Burge, cherry velvet with a clasp of brilliants at each Bide of the neck and finishing the belt. Miss G. Johnson, ivory lace worn with a cherry velvet sash and an evening. coat of cherry velvet. Miss J. Walker, pink floral silk with cape sleeves and a velvet sash. Miss T. Marsh, black chantilly lace with a silver girdle and worn with a white velvet coatee. Miss A. Drummond, primrose black and white plaid taffeta gown with a coatee of plain primrose taffeta. Miss G. Watson, sky blue cloque with a clasp of brilliants at the high neckline and puffed sleeves. Miss D. Walsh, cameo pink pheasants eye taffeta with a high neckline and black velvet sash. Miss E. Torne, black marriette with angel sleeves and frills at the hem. • Miss D. Ramsay} green broderie anglaise with inset godets in the skirt of green georgette. Miss G. Graham, green floral satin with trimoning of plain green and carnation corsage spray. Miss A. McKeegan, ivory taffeta with cape sleeves and fuchsia shapecj corsage , flowers. Miss I. Robertson, reseda gre^n charmelaine with a briiliant clasp catching one side of the uneven neckline. Miss P. Norton5 shell pink taffeta kaving a very full net skirt with bands of taffeta. Miss C. Pimley, green floral georgette ttuiic worn over a green taffeta skirt. Miss X. Bone, sky bli}e panne velve't with a wide silver belt and silver lame trimming the corsage. Miss V. Dcw, gold self-figured satin frock and coatee finished with a flared basque. Miss P. Buck, Buekjngham blue net over taffeta with a long sash of deep violet velvet. Miss J. Cassin, nile green satin gown with off shonlder-puffed sleeves. Miss S. Cassin, pinu Uoral taffeta

with square neckline and very full sleeves. Miss E. StrutherSj black charmelaine with briiliant clasps at each side of the square neckline. Miss J. Apsey, black panne velvet with sherring finishing the corsage in front. Miss P. Sanderson, midnight blue taffeta threaded with silver and having silver button trimmings. Miss b. Morton, gown of violet net over taffeta, the skirt and corsage finishing with taffeta frills. Miss b. Hill, black taffeta gown worn with a velvet coatee and pink corsage spray. Mis&D. Woon, trained gown of daffodil yeltow satin with a high neckline and very full sleeves. Miss P. Bishop, ivory floral georgette with flounced skirt and scarlet corsage posy. Miss A. Hutt, pink floral chiffon with full elbow length sleeves. Miss J. Symonds, dark, blue, red and white plaid taffeta gown with a long girdle of silver. Miss M. Liley, leaf green blistered cloque with cowled neckline and crystal button trimming. Miss M. Boyle, turquoise blue cloque with long sash and shoulder spray of rose pink velvet. Miss 0. Cosgrove, black taffeta with a Peter Pan collar of red taffeta. Miss W. Addis, dusky pink mariette worn with a coatee of black velvet. Miss M. Carter, black coatee with silver finishing the high neckline in front and a draped cowl at the back. Miss I. Newton, spring green peau d'ane lace gown worn with a black velvet coatee having a white fur collar. Miss M. Walker, blue floral dimdty gown with a wide silver belt. Miss 1. Brown, rose organdie tunic gown with a plaited belt and cape effect. Miss G. Adams, petal pink chiffon with cape sleeves and a satin sash. Miss H. McKnight (Gisborne), black velvet gown worn with a coatee of ivory taffeta patterned in cherry. Miss E. Crawford, leaf bud green water marked taffeta with soft bow at the back of tbe waist and pink corsage spray. Miss M. Crawford, Elizabeth blue matelasse with scarf draperies from the shoulders and waterfall frilla on the skirt. Miss G. Ebbett, black charmelaine. with puffed sleeves and gold flowers at the neck. Miss P. Davies, black georgette gown with pink corsage flowers and black velvet coatee. Miss I. Johnson, white sample satin threaded with silver and having a high gathered neckline. Miss' W. Clark, apricot satin royale with briiliant clasp catching a natural corsage spray. Miss N. Atkins, sunset pink exnbossed georgette with inset godets of tiny frills and a velvet sash. Miss N. Taylor, white mariette with puffed sleeves and scarlet velvet sash. Miss Z. Halligan, black, red and white patterned silk frock worn with a black velvet evening coat. Miss M. O'Sullivan, cherry pheasant's eye taffeta frock and coatee with a basque effect of gold trimming. Miss H. ltennie, primrose corded satin with black velvet belt and shaded corsage spray. Mrs. A. Farquharson, black charmelaine with briiliant belt clasp, matching clasp at the neck. Mrs. J. Wilcock, Mary blue taffeta with waterfall frills up the skirt and a plaited belt of blue and silver. Miss M. Wyatt, lotus bud pink taffeta with a cluster of pink flowers at the neck. Miss M. Lewis, black taffeta with off '~n

HASTINGS REGIMENTAL BADMINTON CLUB DANCE The social committee of the Hastings Kegimental Badminton Club arranged a very jolly dance, which was held ?n the Barrie Studio, Hastings, last evening. Owing to many other attractions the number present was not very large but all agreed that the evening was xaost enjoyable. Excellent dance muaic was played by Gordon Eedward's orchestra, and several competition dances were included in the programme. The winners of these were: Musical foxtrots, Miss Tfill and Mr Taylor, Miss E. Smith and Mr J. Caves; Monte Carlo, Miss M. Satchwell and Mr Devenie. The studio was gaily decorated with multi-coloured balloons, while in the centre of the stage was hung a .beautiful banner with the letters H.R.B.0 , and from this were suspended streamers iji the club colours, green, lemon, black and white. The decorations wero the work of Miss V. Batt, who also made the banner. A tempting supper was enjoyed during the evening, this having been arranged by the ladies' committee, the Misses V. and J. Batt, O. Newland, and M. Garnett. The.gentlemen's committee was: Mr 0. Jonson, hon. secretary, who also cav* ried out the duties of M.C.j and Messrs K. Wilson and E. Curtis. Ainong the dancers were: — Miss V. Batt, sky blue taffeta with scarf draperies lined with gold and gold flowers at the neckline in front. Miss O. Newland, black satin skirt worn with an evening blouse of parchment satin with flared basque effect. Miss M. Garnett, flame charmelaine with puffed sleeves and silver button trimming. Miss J. Batt, white angelskin lace with short puffed sleeves and a scarlet shoulder spray. Mrs J. Caves, .black panne velvet with a silver filigree belt clasp and long sleeves. Mrs F. E. McBride, gown of burgundy panne velvet with gold lame trimming and a shaded corsage posy. Mrs L. Hampton, black panne velvet trained gown with hand-made parchment flowers at the square neckline. Mrs G, Gray, deepest brown chiffon 'velvet with long sleeves cartridge pleated on the shoulders and a green girdle. Miss E, Geake, black skirt worn wDh a primrose evening blouse with Peter Pan collar and puffed sleeves. Miss J. Williamson, black velvet gown with insets of silver lame in the cape sleeves and corsage. Miss J. Bateman, aavy blue satin with silver spots, having puffed sleeves and silver flowers at the neck. Miss E. Heeney, magnolia net over taffeta, the full. skirt finished with circles of red velvet flowers and a matching sash. Miss O. Williamson, leaf bud green souple satin with a wide stitched belt and pink corsage spray. Miss J. Benouf, sky blue charmelaine "rtdth diamante clasps at the square neckline. Miss N. Andersou; spring green taffeta with pastel pink flowers trimming the skirt and corsage. Miss M. Pox, leomn net over taffeta with puffed sleeves and a crystal corsage clasp. Miss C. Thornborough,- turquoise blue panne velvet with silver lining the sieeve draperies. Miss Beryl Mitchell, white taffeta with applique of red on the skirt and draped corsage. Miss N. Harding, ivory souple satin with puffed sleeves and red corsage flowers. Miss H. Cook, dusky pink charmelaine with corsage of needlerun lace having puffed sleeves, Miss tf. Smith, black mariette with draped sleeves and a. wide patent leather belt. Miss E. Petherick, flame cotelle with a cowled neckline and briiliant shoulder clasps. Miss M. Laredo, cherry panne velvet with puffed sleeves and a clasp of brilliants at the neck. Miss J. Heyward, black satin skirt worn with an evening blouse of ivory satin with quilted collar and cuffs. Miss P. Callighan, blue velvet with scarf draperies lined with silver lame. Miss J. Ward, black skirt worn with an evening blouse of cherry crepe suede with ivory raglan sleeves. Miss M. Satchwell, lotus-bud pink satin frock and cape edged with white fur,