ST. PATRICK'S BALL.

Shannon News, 20 March 1925, Page 3

ST. PATRICK'S BALL.

A HUGE SUCCESS. It is quite evident tliat St. Patrick’s Bali held in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday evening is one of tlie most popular annual functions of its kind held in this district, as like its predecessors there was a large attendance, the hall being well Ailed, .visitors coming from Tokomaru, Levin and Palmerston North. The hall and supper room had been nicely decorated with old gold, yellow] and green steamers, while no pains had been spared to make the function a success. The floor was in splendid order and the whole of the arrangements reflected credit on the committee responsible and together with the excellent music supplied by the Jazzmanian Orchestra, the first bail of the season in Shannon was an unqualified success. The duties of Master qf Ceremonies were in the efficient hands of Mr J. T. Bovis, who was assisted by Mr \V. Quarrie. The supper arrangements were carried out by a ladies’ committee under the supervision of Mesdames Butler, W. MOiynilhan, J. Hennessey, J. Curran, and Miss Bonfield, who had prepared a most pleasing supper. During the evening extras were played by Mrs Butler and Messrs. B. Spencer, S. Parsons (Levin) and Parr '(Tokomaru). Dancing was carried on until the early hours and ' everyone spent an enjoyable time with the result that the committee have every reason to congratulate themselves on the success which rewarded their efforts.

Among the beautiful frocks worn were the following:—

Mrs Butler, black velvet and georgette; Mrs T-. Moynihan, lemon satm draped with guipure lace and georgette sleeves; Mrs J. Curran, black velvet and satin; Mrs W. Moynihan, kingfisher blue satin; Mrs Better, black and white; Mrs Ridler (Mangaore), jade georgette with silver spangles; Mrs. Hudson, black taffeta with braided net tunic; Mrs Bovis, pale green and gold trimmings; Mrs Beard, kingfisher brae de chine; Mrs Smythe, saxe satin; Mrs J. Hennessey, pink figured taffeta, with silver lace; Mrs Tyler, blue satin; Mrs B. Spencer, black georgette; Mrs Jamieson (Tokoma/ru), henna satin'; Mrs Croinquest, black crepe de chine with green lace sleeves and Oriental beading; Mrs Cole, blue velvet tunic with Oriental trimming; Mrs <U Martin, green figured taffeta;' Mirs Mlilroy, emerald satin and silver flower; Mrs Smith (Hunterville), pink satin; Miss Hennessey, fuscfiia satin; Miss M. Curran, mauve embossed satin; Miss E. Roach, pale pink crepe de chine draped with georgette; Miss Gordon, black satin; Miss F. Cameron, lemon embossed crepe de chine; Miss A. Cameron, pink marocaln and georgette; Miss Cole.' lemon taffeta and silver lace; Mbs M. Neale, cerise satin with beaded overdress; Miss H. Ross, fuschia eveve de chine and ribbon streamers: Miss Whyte, satin with radium lace; Miss Gunning, flame taffeta silk: Mi>s Goodwin, shell pink satin; Miss Watterston, lemon satin; Miss Gagliardi, pale green crepe de chine; Miss J. Brown, sky bine Jersey silk; Miss GagHardi, pale heliotrope and satin; Miss Fitzgerald, white satin; Miss Terry, Canary satin, marabout trimming; Miss Ryan, oink o-eorgette with silver spangles; Miss \V. Fitzgerald, black satm and o-rieen feather trimming; Miss fcSpeedy (Palmerston N.), gold lace; Miss Small, pmk taffeta,, Miss M. Easton, banana shade satm and radium, lace; Miss Stern, Mfmk satin: 'Miss E. Easton, white satm. Mhs’.T. Jamieson, pink embossed satin: Miss Jamieson (Tokomaru). saxe

blue crepe de chine; Miss Bowler, black satin; Miss Bree (Tokomaru), pink georgette; Miss A. Brown, henna crepe de chine.