Gay Charity Club’s Ball

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 818, 12 November 1929, Page 4

Gay Charity Club’s Ball

BRIGHT FOLLY DRESSES FINAL CARNIVAL NIGHT Scots Hull presented a gay appearance last evening, when tlie Auckland Retail Shop Assistants' Charity Club held its final dance of the season. An energetic committee, with Miss IL. Purcell as secretary, had arranged a carnival night, and the large number of members and guests present testified to the success of the club’s dances. A brilliant effect was gained with the gaily-coloured streamers and balloons, combined with the bright and attractive fancy-dress costumes of the dancers. The committee members wore charming Folly dresses, which were much admired. Excellent music was supplied by Edgar Bendall’s Collegians, several new anti bright numbers being played. A novel idea was that of the orchestra wearing pierrot costumes in black and white. During the evening some elaborate favours were distributed bv the committee. and caused much amusement. GREAT DEAL ACCOMPLISHED llow much may be accomplished by an energetic and determined committee. combined with the interest of members and friends, is shown by the splendid results of the weekly dances, more than £2,000 having been thus distributed to local charities, including those controlled by the Rev. Jasper Calder, Sister Esther, St. Vincent de Paul, the Radies’ Benevolent Society, and the Makogai Island patients. Money has also been set aside for the orphans’ Christmas gift fund campaign, toys being distributed to the children in all the orphanages in and around Auckland. The secretary, Miss Purcell, visits each orphanage, ascertaining the ages of the children, so that appropriate presents may be sent to each. one. This represents much time and thought, and Miss Purcell with her committee lias done wonderful work for the less fortunate section of Auckland’s citizens. Members of the committee present Miss L. Purcell, wearing a black folly costume; Miss Steinmetry, cherry and blue; Mrs. Burgess, cherry and blue; Miss ..Christie, green and pink; Miss Gribbin, black and gold; Miss Goodwin, black and gold: Miss Littlejohn, light and dark mauve; Miss Esher, black and gold.