SCHOOL BAIL

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 52, Issue 3287, 12 July 1943, Page 2

SCHOOL BAIL

THRONG OF DANCERS FUNCTION HELD IN PAEROA PATRIOTIC FUNDS ASSISTED A very large throng of dancers and spectators attended the annual Paeroa District High School Ball which was held in the Regent Ballroom on Thursday evening last in aid of Patriotic Funds. The ballroom was most artistically decorated with punga ferns and greenery, these forming a background for the large paper flowers and butterflies which rioted over the walls. Miss McFarlane of the High School staff assisted by pupils was responsible for. the gay effect achieved by these decorations and a colourful note •was added to the surroundings. Together with the different hued frocks, a delightful scene was presented. The ball was an outstanding success and great credit is due to those of the staff, pupils and parents’ association who gave so much of their time to ensure its success. Supper which was served in buffet fashion in the adjoining Civic Hall was an excellent one and the music provided by the orchestra was, appreciated by the many dancers.

The Misses p. and A. Royal joined in with the orchestra and were particularly pleasing with their harmony when singing the popular number “ White •Christmas.” ’ , During the evening the headmaster, Sir A. E. Day, introduced Mr C. Webb, chairman of the school committee who took the opportunity to thank one and all for their' attendance and particularly the staff,, parents’ association and pupils, .for their splendid effort. The Mayor, Mr E. Edwards, then spoke briefly, adding his thanks to ijhose who had organised the function and said how grateful the Paeroa District Patriotic Committee was for the thought to hand over all the money raised to the 1943 All Purposes Patriotic Appeal. Mr Day thanked the parents for their generosity in providing the delicious supper. Winners of the Monte Carlo waltzes were Miss Eualine Handley and partner and Miss Colleen Scott and Stewart Wheeler.

One of the highlights of the function was the dance when mothers and sons and fathers and daughters took the floor. Great amusement was caused when several well-known people were urged to adopt a child. This they willingly did so that eventually a large number joined in with the dance. The excellent sum' of £3O which was raised is to be handed over to the Patriotic Committee. Among those present were:— . Mesdames E. Edwards, navy taffeta; R. Callaway, black taffeta; A. Watson (Te Awamutu), lame skirt, black panne velvet coat; H. V. Peart, oyster brussels lace, L .Landman, black striped net and chiffon; A. Jenkinson, midnight blue silk velvet; I. Denton, cherry ninon; R. Buckrell, rainbow striped lame; J. Sinnett, navy taffeta; P. Downie, green taffeta; C. k. O’Neill, striped silk ninon; G. Bain, ruby satin; R. Broadmore, (Te Aroha), ivory organza; G. Masters, -black velvet and silver; G. Wild (Tirohia), gold taffeta; C. Clune, green and silver embossed lame; J. A. Taylor, black ring velvet; C. Strong, powder blue organdie; J. K. Geddes, navy and pink shot taffeta; R. L. Parley, blue and silver sequins; P. Mudford, black lace and georgette; P. H. Leigh, honeylace; C. S. James, black velvet; G. A. Gamble, black and floral, taffeta; E. Hunt, burgundy lace; F. Thorp, black lace; S. Wheeler, black lace; W. Morrison, pink marocain; J. Hayes (Netherton), burgundy velvet; O. Hayes, shot taffeta; H. Morgan, blue marocain; W. J. Pope, navy taffeta; L. Morgan, lavender satin; J. Hamblin, vieux rose taffeta. Misses N. McFarlane, black taffeta;

Bowman, black crepe; Gilbert, midnight blue crepe; E. Murray, floral taffeta; A. McKenzie, turquoise floral and black; M. Crum, green taffeta; K. Kelly (Waikino), rose taffeta; M. Winder, blue organza; A. Gerrand, blue taffeta; R. Sanderson, red sheer; O. Steen (Maramarua), marina green taffeta; E. Frethy, midnight blue taffeta; D. Johnson, flame net over taffeta; L. Walls, turquoise georgette; J. Gerrand, black velvet and white net; P. Simons, red and black taffeta; P. Smith, pink crepe de chine; J, Hayes (Thames), cyclamen taffeta; J. Elvidge, red and white satin; A. McNeil, blue floral embossed satin; W. Cook, blue taffeta and net; G. Wild (Tirohia), blue taffeta; J. Sinnett, cherry taffeta; T, Fisher, red net over black satin; M. Handley, -black velvet; M. Pope, green wool crepe; E. Handley, •blue satin over net; P. Lanfear, pink taffeta; N. Masters, white taffeta; M. Durbin, black taffeta; B. Smith, pink taffeta; P. Handley, green net; E. Jessen, floral taffeta; L. Smith, blue taffeta; V. McGregor, green taffeta; F. Reddy, green taffeta; P. Hopping (Hikutaia), white organdie; C. Scott (Morrinsville), white satin; J. Stewart, blue taffeta; S. Turner, black

velvet; P. Sinnett, green het ■ and satin; L. Handley, lemon floral organdie. Misses N. Roberts, blue taffeta; M. Day, blue taffeta; M. Morgan, white . chiffon over taffeta; B. James, white chiffon over taffeta; D. Hare, white embossed satin; R. Hare, pink floral sheer; M. Hamblin, pale blue organdie; D. Poland, blue taffeta; R. Landman, pink net over taffeta; S. Silcock, blue taffeta; J. Scott, blue taffeta; L. Reily (Puriri), violet taffeta; M. Faulkner, white velvet; E. Kennedy, pale green crepe de chine; D. O’Neill, primrose taffeta; .J. Clark (Thames), duck egg blue taffeta; K. Taylor, green taffeta;, N. Buckrell, green taffeta; E. Snelgar, blue net; R. McClinchy, mauve net; T. McClinchy, violet velvet; R. Taylor, blue crepe; B. Pirie, green velvet and net; M. Vincent, blue taffeta; V. Beilby, black shirt, floral top; A. Handley, floral crepe; D. Simons, black skirt, white chiffon top; J- Pirie, misty blue taffeta with -floral top; J. Grant, black taffeta; V. Paul, blue taffeta; M. Bishop, black skirt, figured blouse; A. Vincent, pink satin and sheer.; R. Alexander, gold net over satin.