Fun and Hilarity at the Arts Ball

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1009, 27 June 1930, Page 4

Fun and Hilarity at the Arts Ball

Dixieland En Fete

Variety of Picturesque Costumes

COULD it be Dixieland ? Through the entrance of an inn. complete with barrel; of beer (empty), a bar frequented by dazzled-looking patron; businesslike picture, of boxers and racehorses, streamed a ihrong of picturesque figures, amazing in their variety. yfine host, so the legend said over the mil door, was Jr.. I! Gunson. licensed to sell . . . etc.

Yes, it was Dixieland, transformed for the Arts Ball. The inn entrance was a happy thought. Those who passed through it seemed to enter into the spirit of the ball, which was even a greater success this year than last. The big: dancing- floor was a glowing, animated sight. It was peopled by folk of every nationality. had stepped out of the pages of fairy books, others had gathered their ideas from stag© productions. Cold, bad bandits and picturesque gipsies, Quaker girls and dancing girls, the Rajah of Bong and Chines** mandarins, Rio Rita and Colly Varden, pierrot and harlequin, Mexicans and Spaniards, all whirled in an everchanging scene. There were dresses of striking colour and originality all too numerous to mention. The Hospital Auxiliary made a special display, placards and banners appealing for support were borne by nurses and their “patients” in the grand parade. The judges of the fancy costumes, Mrs. E. C. Huie. Mr. W. .T. Crowtlier and Mr. Gerald Jones, were confronted with no easy task. The first prize was awarded to M’s, Edith Sutherland, whose elaborately conceived and carried costume representing the “Folly of the Arts Ball,’ was one of outstanding brilliance. Mrs. Kelli her, dressed in a lovely Rio Rita bridal creation, won the second prize. The first prize for tlie best man’s costurno went to Miss Sutherland’s partner, Mr. Hammond, for his representation of Don Juan. Mr. G. Hood was awarded the second prize as Felix the Cat AMOXG THOSE PRESENT Or. E. B. Gunson, president of the Art Societv, was resplendent as the Rajalx of Bong. Mrs. E. B. Gunson. as an Egyptian lady, was effectively gowned in amber and black veiled in deep green and misty purple nir.on, with handsome jewelled head-dress. A fearsome Chinese mandarin proved on closer inspection to be Air. \V. J. A. Thomson, secretary for the ball. .Mrs. Thomson, in red and black, with tall hat and magic broomstick, made a bewitching witch. Mrs. Wills McLaughlin, in floral taffeta with wide-brimmed hat trimmed with flowers, was an attractive shepherdess. Miss Ida H. Carey was a charming 17\» century lady in rose brocade with pai»iered overdress of floral silk. Mrs. IT. .7. Kelli her was a striking figure as “Rio Rita” in white lace, frilled in the Spanish manner, with corsage spray of scarlet roses and white lacemantilla. Mrs. Hansen was attired as a white “pussy cat” and was partner to “Felix,” Mr. G. Hood. Mrs. G. H. Jones was “My Lady Crinoline.” Mr. G. A. Jones accompanied her as a Spanish grandee. Miss Veenie Henley was delightfully childish in a short gingham frock. She had her toy woolly dog with her.

! Mrs. C. Iv. Grierson’s smart gown was . of ravenswing: blue satin beaute. Mrs. G. Dawson’s slender frock, with widely flaring skirt was of gold lame, with green hip bow. Mrs. Xello Porter was wearing a floral ! chiffon frock with pointed drapei-ies. i Mr. and Mrs. Feter Dawson wielded pitchforks in truly Satanic style as “Red j Devils.” ■ Mrs. Touhey represented aviation in a I smart blue costume. Miss Sharland arx-ived as “Carnival” in j gay red and gold. i Mr. P. J. Williams in striking gold and 1 black was attired as a “Man of N'ote.” Miss Ford was wearing a becoming I Swiss peasant girl costume. Mrs. Humphrey Clark was dashinglv ; disguised as a bandit. i Mrs. Percy Free had on a gown of j printemps green moire ring velvet. Mrs. B. Kissen wore palest flesh-pint: ] georgett, with hand-painted motifs in (pastel shades. Mrs. Peacock wore a phlox pink chenille embossed georgette gown. Mrs. Albert Neville had on cloth of j silver pith deep transparent hem of fine j Mr. Stan White was very successful jas Ye Jolly Farmer.” ;• Mr. Sam Overton, as a baby, caused a ! deal of amusement. Miss Zoe Hill represented La vender and Old La-’e in a pretty gown. Miss Gwen Hill was gowned as an oldfashioned lad;\ A Russian princess in yellow satin, trimmed with white fur, was Miss L James. Miss Joyce Gooding was a Spanish i senorita. ! A very “Alcoholic Old Woman” proved, j on closer inspection, to be Mr. Buck ! Don. j Mrs. Minhinnick was a quaint penguin | and Mr. Minhinnick was costumed as a Thibetan devil dancer. { Miss Janet Clarkson and her guest from ! Christchurch, Miss Betty Beadle, were ! gipsy maidens. Miss Jean Macindoe wore black fa ill*' ■ with pointed draperies and joke of sili ver beaded chiffon. Mrs. H. R. Burretfs slim-fitting fro.-k ; of poinrsettia red moire. embroidered . with rhinestones, flared into a graceful, i uneven-length skirt. j Mrs. Alan Tysoe had chosen a smart j gown of black lace.

Miss Molly Overton wore a sTim-fitttng l’rnck of ivory lace and ninon. with deep deeolletage. * . i Mrs. E. C. Huie was a demure quak*-r----j ess in a deep rose frock and white quaker bonnet. , , , , Miss Ku;i Win tel was in a black lao© and chiffon frock with deep deeolletage. Miss Hildred Graham s smart was of black georgette, with scarlet embrc*;deries and train of georgette, which she' carried on her arm while dancing. Mr. Hammond was a very striking Don Juan in black velvet and gold satin, with black bolero embroidered with gold pai»le Mis's Alison Huie wore a slim-fitting frock of ivory faille. Miss G. Buckley had on an apple grrea embossed frock. Miss VI. Ballantvne had on a yellow embossed georgette frock. Mrs. C. Yennell was a dainty Watteau shepherdess in blue taffeta, with touoi>s 1 of pink. . j Mrs. K. Tils ley was wearing a Sicilian Miss Jean McCormick wore a bouffant frock of peach pink floral taffeta. Mrs. Ashton had on an uneven-lengHi j frock of lilac chiffon. Wearing a magnificent costume of { gold tinsel and black velvet with golden bells and touches of vivid scar. ; let. Miss Edith Sutherland represented the Folly of the Arts Ball. • Airs. .7. Coppard’s eastern costume was ’ : carried out in black and gold, i Mrs. Tanner's gown was of black lace. j Mrs. 31. Ford had chosen black crepe ! do soie embroidered in pastel shades. i Mrs. J. W. Bailey made a pretty Dolly i Varden in pink satin with touches of blue. ! Miss K. Hewitt was frocked in sea I green taffeta. Rose pink ring velvet was chosen by Miss Betts. Mrs. Dignan wore a gown of navy fa ill*- with pastel embroideries. Mrs. Glimmer hud on a moire gown of bright absinthe green. Mrs. .S harm a n wore a smart gova of cloth of silver. Mrs. Quartley had on a floral patterned taffeta gown. Miss Rise and Miss Simpson represented the Hospital Auxiliary. Miss -Wilkie came as the “Arts Society Exhibition,” with numbers of framed pictures hung on her hooped gown. The seagrass skirt and beaded necklaces worn by hula : irabiy became Miss Diana Huie. Miss E. McGrath was wearing a bouffant frock of gros grain taffeta. Miss Noeleim Worthy made an effeeti iv© Chinese girl. ' Miss W. Cook had on a bright Spanish : Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller were mem- ■' bers of a cut-throat pirate band. Miss Moira Gulliver, in bouffant taffeta, and powdered wig, was a Victorian lady. Miss Ena Wright looked charming in i her powder and patches gown. Miss 3’at Gudgeon, of South Africa. I was there as a Persian princess. ! Miss Tweet Mac-indoe was a dark-eyed j senorita in bright red and gold. ; Miss Audrey Walton's floral chiffon ■ frook was in green and parchment tones. 1 Miss Janet Wallace was wearing a : flounced frock of petunia taffeta with I hip-length coatee of matching floral faille. Vivid pointsettia red chiffon with uneven length skirt was chosen by Miss Rita Corhaga. Miss Phyllis Macindoo Tiad on a slimfitting frock of sunset pink faille. Miss Jean Fee’s slender frock of ivory chiffon taffeta was worn over palest pink. Miss Maisie Kelson had on black fasca net and chiffon. Miss Fenton’s gown was of black Chantilly lace. Miss Girlie Leatherbarrow's frock was in tones of midnight blue, green and petunia mauve. Miss Glory Taylor wore a smart gown of black chiffon embroidered with rhinestones and silver beads. Miss .Vance Forte, in sea-grass and shells, was a hula maiden. Miss D. Kallagher represented “VanMrs. Gudgeon was wearing a bright Spanish costume. With slender corsage and short fluff v skirt. Miss Joan Hudson made an attractive ballet girl. Miss Elsie Wright wore a gay Pierrette costume. Mr. and Mrs. F. Lintot were a much be-ruffled red and black pierrot. and pierrette. Miss lona McFarlnnc, in Turkish costume. was Queen of the Harem. Another pert pierrette was Miss A. Codings. Miss Betty Granville, in vivid red and black, was a “jazz imp.” Miss M. Granville was a demure little 80-peep looking for sheep. Miss Aileen Davies was another forlorn 80-peep. A Swiss peasant costume was very becoming to Miss Kathleen George. Air. John Farrell was a very sinisterlooking Chinese mandarin. Miss Olive Gaudin was in an ankl**lengtli green lace frock, with cherry hip bow. Miss X. Daiglow had on a pretty frock of turquoise blue georgette. .Miss G. Wright had chosen lime green taffeta with embroidered panels. Miss Muriel Phillips was wearing canton jade georgette and faille. Miss Tima Corner had on cedar rosu ring velvet and georgette. Miss G. Simpson had on a period gown of tea rose taffeta. Miss Thelma Gallagher was in a beautiful opalescent sequined gown. Miss J. Denton had chosen a pretty I flowered ninon frock. Miss J. Gallsprher had chosen a gown i of black and silver. Miss Peggy Hammond wore a bouffant frock of orange taffeta. Miss M. Cambridge was wearing an uneven length frock of rose georgrette. ; Miss Rita Henley was attired as a Spanish dancer.