CHARITY BAIL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 31 July 1941, Page 7

CHARITY BAIL

MUNICIPAL HALL THRONGED WITH DANCERS PRESENTATION OF DEBUTANTES. FUNCTION AN UNQUALIFIED '• SUCCESS. The "Wairarapa Charity Bal’, Hold in the Municipal - Hall, Masterton, last night under the auspices of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, was an unqualified success. Dancers were present from all parts of the Wairarapa and included in the large attendance which thronged the hall were visitors from Christchurch and Gisborne. Huge flags struck a patriotic note in the hall decorations. The stage was set out as a lounge. The music was provided by Pool’s Blue River Dance Band and Jack Barnes’s Orchestra. Under the efficient supervision of the M’s.C., Messrs J. J. Hunter, B. Iveson and W. C. 'Orange, the proceedings went with a swing. A brief but impressive ceremony took place promptly at 8.45 o’clock when a fanfare of trumpets announced the arrival of his Grace, Archbishop O’Shea and the official party. After the official party had been seated on the stage nine debutantes, accompanied by their escorts walked gracefully down the hall to the stage where each young lady left her escort and was presented to Archbishop O’Shea. As each debutante was announced she was greeted with bursts of applause. Archbishop O'Shea spoke briefly. He congratulated the debutantes on having made their entry into adult society and stressed the importance which devolved on the youth of today in future world reconstruction. His Grace warmly congratulated all responsible for the organisation of the function and commended them on their efforts. Following the debutantes waltz all present tdok the floor. The debutantes were: Miss Patricia McArleytsilk georgette over taffeta with lace bolero); Miss Margaret Jameson (silk velvet with lace applique and lace bonnet); Miss Joyce Hodgins. Pahiatua (white taffeta); Miss Oreen Hodgins, Pahiatua (white taffeta and silver pin stripes); Miss Patricia McGruddy (white georgette over taffeta); Miss Kathleen Brady (stiffened net over white taffeta); Miss Norah Doyle (Flench sheer over taffeta); Miss Ray Miller, Pahiatua (white taffeta); Miss Eileen Murphy (white taffeta with pink rosebuds). The Matrons of Honour were: Mesdames W. McSherry, Pahiatua (black satin and velvet); A. R. Bunny, Masterton (petunia lace); Miss H. Card, Mayoress of Featherston (black satin), who were each presented with a posy. The reception committee included Messrs J. W. Card, Mayor of Featherston, J. T. Jameson, E. C. White, D. B. Curry and F. Corry. The success of the ' gathering was largely due to the untiring efforts of the secretary, Miss M, Diggins, and her committee. Miss Diggins wore a becoming gown of black velvet with a smart white coatee. A delicious sit down supper was served. The supper tables were artistically decorated with bowls of japonica, Iceland poppies and spring flowers. Mr L. Robinson was responsible for the decorations.

•DRESS LIST. Among those present were Mesdames J. Hanley, black velvet; J. Cairns, wine georgette; W. Spring, black lace; D. Hogan, black lace; T. J. Murphy, white satin; G. L. Challis, white satin; Misses Spring, cream velvet; J. Bannister, cylclamen taffeta; M. Bannister, lavender organdie; N. Clarke, floral taffeta; A. Williams (Eketahuna), clover shot taffeta; R, Lett, white nett; N. Kjestrup, midnight blue georgette; J. Graham, tartan taffeta; A. Heisenberg, mauve needlerun lace; H. Madsen, flowery taffeta; D, M. Williams, floral silk; L. M. Condon, ‘pale green silk; Nancy Stewart, flowered pet; Rita Stewart, black net; Mavis Dickason, pink taffeta; Molly Dolan, purple sheer; Pat Railey, black ripple crepe: E. Brown, shot taffeta; Mesdames A. Hare, apricot taffeta; A. Allsworth, green satin; E. Robins, black georgette and lace; Peers, black georgette; Misses Peers, apricot taffeta; N. McMullen, pheasant eye taffeta; M. Hourigan, fuchsia taffeta; Daphne Larsen, lemon taffeta; Joan Scandrett, pink net over taffeta; Ola Curry, mauve taffeta trimmed with silver lace; Mrs Mason, black lace and taffeta; Misses S. Gibbs, blue taffeta; B. Long, Ice blue taffeta; Mrs Harry Adcock, cream satin and Belgium lace; Misses June Hall (Carterton), green shot taffeta; E. Robinson, black georgette and tinsel top; Judith Gough (Christchurch), black chiffon velvet model frock; J. Palmer, black net and velvet; B. Turner, black velvet; Mrs H. L, Cornish, mauve taffeta; Misses N. Crozier, blue sheer; I. Palmer, black velvet; O. Owen, blue taffeta; Mrs McCarthy, Black taffeta; Miss B. Dickason, pink floral; Mrs I. Wilton, black velvet; Miss K. Crozier, green georgette; Mrs O. Percy, shot taffeta; Miss M. Cooper, pink georgette; Mrs Dwyer, black floral georgette; Miss Molly Adlam (Carterton), floral taffeta; Mesdames R. M. Swinerd (Carterton), biscuit organdie; G. R. Ward, green flowered taffeta; C. M. Walker, white lace; A. H. Ward, black taffeta; W. H. Snowsill, black pan velvet; E’sler, clover taffeta; Misses M. Vaughan, black skirt, green top; R. Jensen, black velvet top, striped taffeta skirt; Claire Wright, black velvet; Phyl Cretney, green taffeta; Marion Dewhirst, ice blue satin; Eileen McKenzie, petunia taffeta; Mavis McLeod, clover taffeta; Mrs R. Mclsaac, blue georgette; Misses Eileen Cummins, black velvet; Verna Hutchins, green lace; Jean Bishop, blue taffeta, trimmed with orange flowers; M. Gaynor, violet georgette; Mesdames T. Thomson, floral georgette; N. Perrin, black lace; J. Connors, floral; W. C. Orange, floral; Miss J. Bishop, blue taffeta; Mrs E. P. Savage (Gisborne), black and silver taffeta; Misses N. Harris, paisley satin; Juliet James, ivory needle-run lace lined with pink net; Mrs F. Poole, oyster satin; Misses McNamara, scarlet taffeta; M, Downes, copper beach lace; May Downes, olive green taffeta; M. Johnston, green net over taffeta; Mrs J. Cross, blue taffeta; Misses K. Baird, black net; C. Burling, cerise taffeta; J. Johanson, gold taffeta; Noela Jaspers, green georgette; Ina Schofield, rose taffeta;- Mesdames A. Talbot, black lace; McMullen, floral georgette; McGruddy, black pan velvet; Miss M. McGruddy. heliotrope taffeta; Mrs R. Mclsaac, blue georgette; Misses S. Gray, white spotted net; Ellen Dickason, pink georgette; P. French, white floral taffeta; Mesdames Brady, wine lace; S. Herbert, clover satin; Misses Wickens, paisley satin; Ngaire Wrigley, blue georgette and midnight crepe; Freda Wrigley, shot taffeta and purple velvet.