BOWLERS’ BALL.

Shannon News, 29 June 1926, Page 3

BOWLERS’ BALL.

A SUCCESSFUL JUNCTION. The ball held in the Druids’ Hall on Friday evening by the committee of the Shannon Bowling Club proved a most enjoyable and successful function. The hall was taxed to its utmost, visitors being present from Palmerston North, Levin and the surrounding townships. The halil was prettily decorated with greenery and coloured streamers, which combined with the beautiful colours of the frocks worn by the, ladies, had a most pleasing effect. Proceedings were opened by the president, Mr A. T. White, who extended a hearty welcome to all, hoping they would have an enjoyable time. He then declared the function open by rolling the jack and a bowl up the floor. The duties of Master of Ceremonies was ably carried out by Mr J. 1. Bbvis, the music being supplied by the Jazzman! an Orchestra, which added much to the success of the

evening. Extras were played by Misses U. Bull (Levin), and M. Butler and Messrs Mason, Boy.es and B. Spencer. The supper arra.ngem.enis were carried out. by the ladies, an excellent spread being provided. The success of the function was largely due to- the efforts of the secretary (Mr A. Mason) who with, the committee had left no stone unturned to make the ball a success, and the result must be. gratifying to all concerned. The following are a. few of the frocks noticed:—Mrs A. T. White, desert brown embossed moroeain; Mrs E, Butt, black satin, relieved with white; Mrs Blackwood, black ninon; Mrs Bull (Levin), black satin with spangle trimming; Mrs Franks, - ciiw namon crepe de chine, heavily beaded; Mrs E. J. S. Spencer,, black velvet; Mrs T. Moynihan, lemon satin and Spanish lace; Mrs J. T. Bovis, pale green moroeain, gold trimming; Mrs Cronquest, black crepe de chine with Oriental beading; Mrs B. ; Spencer, flame satin gold lace apron; Mrs A. Mason, black and green taffeta and silver lace; Mrs Hudson, pastill mouselene with band of coloured berries; Mrs McKenzie (Marton), black crepe de chene; Mrs Cole, kingfisher blue embossed velvet; MTS' Whiblley, black satin, beaded with gold; Mrs Burgis (Mangaore), pink satin with fur trimming; Mrs Balfour, seagreen satin tunic with silver petal skirt; Mrs Wilkinson (Melbourne), black crepe de chine-; Mrs El vine, rose brocaded moroeain; Mrs Owen, black silk with la.ee overdress; Mrs Murdoch, salmon taffeta and georgette; Mrs Gagliardi, baize georgette with lace overskirt; Mrs Richardson, black satin; Mrs Jamieson, black; Mrs Christensen, salmon crepe de chene; Mrs Bowler, pale green georgette; Mrs Surridge, powder blue ninon over satin; Mrs Lowry, petunia shaded ninon; Miss Blackwood, mauve crepe de chene; Miss M. Curran, salmon pink and silver; Miss E. Roach, mauve crepe de chene; Miss A. Brown, pink silk and gold lace; Miss Butt, black and gold; Miss A. Aim, black satin with sequin overdress; Miss M. Butler, white crepe de chene; Miss Cole, cream corded silk and fur trimming; Miss (Pickett (Wai-, paiwa), mauve georgette with pearl’ trimming; Miss G. Brown, pink crepe de chene- and silver godet-s; Miss D. Spencer, flame satin; Miss- U. Bull (Levin), black crepe de chene; Miss Sinclair, embossed crepe de chene and silver; Miss Fraser, pale mauve embossed moroeain; Miss Ryder (Levin), saxe blue georgette; Miss Boon, blue taffeta and silver apron; Miss Gunning, pink taffeta and gold lace; Miss Goodwin, takender eolene; Miss Christensen, pink georgette; Miss Jamieson, sea green georgette; Miss Caldwell, cerise satin; Miss Dwyer, pale green and gold panels; Miss Fade (Tokomuru), blue; Miss Fitzgerald, black satin and gold radium lace; Miss McDonald (Levin), rose moroeain and silver trimming; Miss Gagliardi, fuschia georgette; Miss Peach (Tokomuru), lemon moroeain; Miss J. Jamieson, black georgette; Miss Richardson, green silk: Miss White, cream env bossed moirocain; Miss Bree (Tokoinaru), embossed satin; Miss M. Neale, pink moroegin, spangled overdress; Miss V. Stewart, block satin; Miss Blight, russet brown satin; Miss Gonchi.e, seagreen; Miss Hook, rose satin; Miss Gordon, lemon crepe de chene: Miss E. Quarrie, shell pink white fur trimming; Miss R. Small, lemon satin; Mtes Red fern (Levin), jade georgette, beaded; Miss Jones (Levin: powder blue- georgette, The committee of the Bowling Club wish to- thank all the ladies who assisted with the supper and helped in any other way.