PRESENTATION BALL FOR “MISS WAIMARINO"

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 505, 7 November 1928, Page 4

PRESENTATION BALL FOR “MISS WAIMARINO"

QUEEN CARNIVAL ENDS There was a. large attendance at the Patriotic Hall, Ohakune, on the occasion of a ball given in honour of “Miss Waimarino.” “Miss Junction,” Rangataua” and “Miss Raetihi'* were also present. Mr. J. Colman made an efficient M.C., and kept things going merrily. Excellent music was supplied oy the Waimarino Silver Band, assisted by the Peerless Orchestra, Woodlocks Orchestra and Mr. C. Plank. Dur'ng the evening an exhibition of the Yale Blues was given by Miss Babs Foster and aprtner, of Wellington. A great reception was accorded “Miss Waimarino” as she entered the hall, accompanied by her maids of honour. Mr. P. P. Word, bandmaster, said it was a great day for the Silver Band. As a result of the carnival they had been able to pay for a new set of silver instruments, new uniforms, and had a balance in hand sufficient to pay for the cost of making Improvements to the band-room. Mr. G. J. Goldfinch, Mayor of Ohakune, apologised for the absence of Mr. R. W. Smith, M.P., who was unable to be present. He congratulated the band and friends on the success of the carnival. He considered that “Miss Waimarino” was a credit to the district, likewise her maids of honour. He asked ‘ Miss Waimarino” (Miss V. Clemett) to accept a cheque and a return ticket to Auckland, and also a blue sash, with “Miss Waimarino” nrinted in gold letters across it. He also presented a cheque to Miss Rangataua (Miss Sullivan) and a silver manicure set to Miss Junction (Miss J. Gordon). Miss Rangataua (Miss Sullivan) and Miss Raetihi (Miss T. Larkin). Mr. W. Woodlock, on behalf of the candidates, returned thanks to the band, to the committees and to the public for the support accorded all the efforts put forth on behalf of the candidates. The audience joined in “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” and cheers were given for all the candidates. those present were: *i iss Xi. Clemet t. cherry beaded georgshlnvl Wlth niauve embroidered Spanish Miss Sullivan, rose pink crepe de chine ana silver lace. Miss J. Gordon, apple green georgette with lace overskirt. Miss Larkin, pink georgette with silver lace embroidery. Mrs. P. P. Wood, wedgwood blue crepe ae chine and gold lace medallions; Mrs Woodlock, floral art silk frock; Miss r>. Johnston, scarlet satin with gold lace; Miss M. Presnell, red georgette with gold trimmings; Miss Loveridge. black satin; Mrs. Manson, black georgette with silver trimmings; Miss G. Wishaw, applegreen georgette; Mrs. Clemett, black satin; Mrs. A. P. Smith, lilac taffeta and silver lace, with french posies. Spanish shawl of pin, embroidered in blue gold; Mrs. J. Cottier, pink charmeuse with georgette to match and gold lace; Miss M. Campbell, cyclamen crepe de chine with ecru flared lace panels and cyclamen, Spanish shawl to match; Mrs. E. J. Fergusson, black silk marocain, accordion pleated, with ecru lace and georgette; Mrs Forsyth, black georgette with heavy jet trimmings and cream embroidery, Spanish shawl; Miss P. York, foxglove taffeta, with petal skirt; Miss Newlines, red velvet and gold lace; Miss Goldfinch, blue crepe de chine and posy; Miss O’Connell, pale blue crepe de chine; Miss List, pale pink taffeta silk; Mrs. Headman, red velvet; Miss Gordon, green crepe de chine; Miss Howard, apricot rayon silk; Miss Foster, flame crepe, de chine; Miss M. Martin, blue lace over crepe de chine; Miss Dinwoodie, pale blue taffeta and lace trimmings; Mrs. Goile, black figured silk; Mrs. Mernin, brown crepe de chine; Mrs. Gordon, junr.. pale blue georgette with floral silk trimmings: Mrs. A. Webb, foxglove taffeta silk; Miss O. Lyttle, pa e pink crepe de chine and radium lace; Miss Joyce Urwin, shot silk taffeta with Spanish shawl: Miss M. Calder, shot tatfeta, Spanish shawl; Miss C. Henderson, pink satin; Miss G. Urwin, apricot floral georgette; Miss Emmerson, black georgette, Spanish shawl; Mrs. Urwin. vieux rose satin: Miss D. Wood, heliotrope taffeta; Mrs. Leckie, grey crepella, with cerise bow; Mrs. Cosford, shell pink satin stencilled; Miss Snooks, blue velvet, gold lace: Mrs. Colman, cherry georgette, beaded with silver; Miss Newlings, red panne velvet, gold lace; Mrs. L. B Smith, cyclamen beaded georgette; Miss E. Goldfinch, sky crepe de chine; Miss M. Benbow, mauve georgette; Miss M. Dwyer, ruby panne velvet; Miss Cullinarie, green. georgette; Mrs. McDowell, rose crepe de chine: Miss Fissell, apricot georgette and crepe de chipe; Miss F. Smith, black satin; Mrs. Bolstad, black velvet: Miss Gordon, emerald crepe ce chine with pink posies; Miss A. J. Campbell. jade georgette with gold lace on flared skirt; Miss R. Goldfinch, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss A. Martin, floral pink art silk frock. SHAKESPEAREAN EVENING PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE A delightful programme of Shakesp ere an items was presented last evening at the Penwomen’s League rooms by tho Literary Circle, under the convenorship of Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, who was assisted by Miss Oona Burton. A novel introduction was arranged by Mrs. Griffiths, who gave a brief talk on the Bard, and was then presented by different members with 14 kinds of flowers, each lady quoting from his works an appropriate line referring to her particular offering. The complete bouquet was later presented to Mrs. Mary Stewart Boyd, the president of the league. The Penwomen’s Orchestra gave several enjoyable items, a selection from “Tho Tempest,” dances from “Henry VIII.”, and Nocturne from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The players were: Miss Satchwell (piano). Miss Brain (flute), Mrs. Hesketh and Mrs. Shepley, Mrs. Phillips and Miss Shelmerdine (violins), Miss A. Stevenson (viola) and Miss O. Lloyd (cello). A scene from “The Merchant of Venice” was presented by Mrs. Boswell as Nerissa, and Miss D. Griffiths, who read the part of Portia in the unavoidable absence of Mrs. 11. King. In the sleep walking scene from “Macbeth,” Miss Oona Burton ably took the part of Lady Macbeth, and Miss Haig and Miss Orr appeared as, the doctor and the waiting woman. Mad Ophelia’s scene from “Hamlet” was entrusted to Miss Dorothy Griffiths, and Mrs. Griffiths and Miss Quill appeared as Queen Catherine and Cardinal Wolsey in an excerpt from “Henry yill.” . Then there was a charming scene from “Romeo and Juliet,” with Miss G. Peacocks as Juliet and Miss E. Sweet as the nurse. All the performers appeared in period costume, which added considerably to the effect and to the Shakesperean atmosphere. Appropriate songs were sung bv Mrs. Nello Porter, who chose “Willow, Willow,” and Miss Amy Hansard, who sang “It Was a Lover and his Lass” and “I Know a Bank.” LADIES’ COLLEGE OLD GIRLS At a meeting held at the Ladies’ College last evening to reorganise the Old Girls’ Association, Mrs. Metcalf presided over a large attendance. Officers elected were: President. Miss MooreJones; vice-president. Mrs. C. Heather; treasurer, Mrs. Robinson; secretary. Miss A. Hacket; committee, Mrs. Metcalf. Mrs. Eccles, Mrs. Burcher, MrSL Cable. Mrs. Nicholson, Miss A. Webster, Miss D. Heather.