Bright Dance

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 782, 1 October 1929, Page 4

Bright Dance

Students of Druleigh College GATHERING IN SCOTS HALL A most enjoyable evening was spent by past and present Druleigh students and friends at the Scots Hall on Saturday evening. "With beautiful decorations, music by Jean Mclndoe’s orchestra, and an enjoyable supper, the evening, which passed all too quickly, was thoroughly enjoj-ed by all present. Four prizes were awarded for spot waltz competitions. the winners being Miss Bently and Mr. Stanley, Miss Marshall and Mr. Marshall. The committee, consisting of Messrs. C. D. Mill, R. Inglis, E. Rae, Misses Walker, Mourant, E. Walker. Chauvel. Isdaile, Read and Crosby, is to be congratulated on a successful function. Among the many charming frocks were the following: Miss B. Walker, oriental corsage and sea-green satin skirt; Miss Mourant, pale blue net, trimmed with silver lace; Miss M. Crosby, ankle-length peach georgette; Miss Chauvel, black ring velvet and embroidered shawl to match; Miss Reid, black ring velvet and net; Miss 13. Walker, flame net with chiffon skirt; Miss Isdaile, sapphire blue crepe de chine; Mrs. V. Maxwell, shell-pink georgette; Miss G. Hughes, betty' blue taffeta; Miss Caldow, figured leaf-green satin; Miss Pearson, salmon crepe de chine and lace; Miss J. Pearson, shellpink crepe de chine; Miss D. Rogers, turquoise blue crepe de chine and lace; Miss M. Mourant, orange satin beaute; Miss P. Walker, powder-blue crepe de chine; Miss M. Moss, ivory crepe de chine; Miss M. Cox, palest blue taffeta. Miss G. Heardie was in sky blue crepe de chine; Miss T. Pearson, pale blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss Z. Pearson, flame crepe de chine; Miss P. Hookey, peach taffeta; Miss Harvey, mauve crepe de chine; Miss Reed, applegreen crepe de chine; Miss E. Taylor, apricot crepe de chine; Miss M. Jameson, leaf-green taffeta; Miss Wilkie, palest green taffeta; Miss P. Deane, flame crepe de chine; Miss 13. Thompson, blue satin and net; Miss Long, mauve taffeta and silver lace; Miss O’ShannaSvsy, black taffeta; Miss D. Anderson, palest pink crepe de chine and lace; Miss 13. Anderson, blue satin and tulle. APPLE-GREEN CHIFFON Mrs. W. Graeff, who wore a frock of apple-green chiffon over satin; Mrs. Fredhowe, rose crepe de chine, inset with gold medallions; Miss B. White, sapphire blue ring velvet; Miss Bower, cream lace and satin; Miss Bull, green ci'epe de chine; Miss L. Coyte, primrose crepe de chine; Miss Lawson, black velvet, trimmed with blue and diamente trimming; Miss Waters wore electric blue ninon; Miss O. Martinego, green georgette and tulle; Miss O. Glass, silver lace and crepe de chine; Miss M. Virtue, fuchsia georgette trimmed with velvet ribbon to tone; Miss T. Clark, palest blue taffeta, finished with net frills; Miss Morgan, ivory crepe do chine.

Miss M. Read had chosen peach embossed georgette; Miss Van Osselaer, pink georgette with frilled hem; Miss D. Cook, palest pink crepe de chine; Miss D. Yeo, primrose crepe de chine; Miss D. Rhodes, green taffeta and silver lace, with rose shawl; Miss K. Rhodes, blue taffeta and georgette; Miss R. Page, ivory satin with bouffant tulle skirt; Miss S. Walker, silver lace corsage with black georgette hemline; Miss J. Walker, orange frilled net; Miss Clarke, orange crepe de chine; Miss B. Hill, lame top and. fi*illed net. FAREWELL SOCIAL MEN FROM WARSHIPS ENTERTAINED PRESENTATION MADE A farewell social was tendered to men from H.M.S. Dunedin and IT.M.S. Diomede by the members of the Endeavour Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars on Wednesday last. An excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items was given by Mrs. Bridgens, Misses Casley, Williamson and Smithson Messrs. MeCardell, Wearing and Kellian. The accompanist was Mr. Purcell. Mr. F. Pace, president, of N.F.S. Conference, gave a short address, and wished the men God-speed on behalf of the United Friendly Societies of Auckland. »- Rro. A. M. Watts on behalf of naval members, presented a trophy, a silver gavel and block made to represent a capstan, mounted on black marble and set in a handsome case of ebony and glass. The trophy was subscribed for by members of H.M.S. Dunedin and Diomede, and made on the latter vessel, and is to be held by Endeavour Lodge until next session of the Grand Lodge, when it will be presented for annual competition among the lodges of the Dominion for increased membership. C.T. E. K. Hodgkinson responded on behalf of Endeavour Lodge, and expressed the regret the members felt at the departure of the men, who have done so much to advance Good Templary in New Zealand, and presented each with a souvenir badge to be worn on regalia to remind them of their association with the lodge and their sojourn in New Zealand. The meeting closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.’ FOR LABOUR QUEEN PADDY’S MARKET AT NORTHCOTE SUCCESSFUL AFTERNOON To further the interests of the Labour queen in the Birkenhead queen carnival, a successful Paddy's Market was held in the spacious grounds of the Northcote Hotel on Saturday afternoon. The grounds were placed at the disposal of the committee by Mr. E. C. Davy, president of the Northcote Ratepayers’ Association. The various stalls, laden with produce, home-made goods, etc., were freely patronised by ready purchasers. The side-shows, games and competitions were in great favour with the younger folk. Tho grounds were gaily decorated with flags, and during the afternoon the Labour queen, Mrs. J. Godfrey, was present and formally introduced to those present. The committee responsible for the function consisted of Mesdames FT. Boardman. G. Pugh, A. Wilkins, C. Rose, A. Dellow, and Mrs. Leathart, honorary secretary. Gentlemen who prominently assisted were Messrs. G. Pugh, W. Rout. F. Halloran, S. McCarthy and A. Wilkins.