GRAND CARNIVAL DANCE

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21189, 12 August 1940, Page 5

GRAND CARNIVAL DANCE

ST. MARY’S SOCIAL CLUB A grand carnival dance o£ outstanding success was held on Wednesday evening in the Marist Hall by the St. Mary’s Social Club. An energetic committee had transformed the hall into a fairyland with pungas, lycopodium, and clusters of golden wattle, lighting from Chinese lanterns and coloured electric globes showing to advantage the pretty frocking of the many dancers. Music was supplied by Critchley’s orchestra, the duties of master of ceremonies being carried out by Mr P. Ryan. Novelty dances were won by Mrs I. Rogers and Miss P. Hall. At the conclusion of the evening cheers were called for and good wishes extended to members of the Third Echelon, N.Z.E.F., who were present. Among those present were:—Mesdames W. Smith, black and vieux rose ensemble; P. Gallagher, black georgette; G. Mueller, ivory lace; Mackie, gold souple satin; Gebbie, ebony velvet; M. Fitzgerald, navy and white cire taffeta; E. Sharpe, blue lace; I. Rogers, ivory cloque; B Collins, black taffeta. Many Charming Frocks Misses P. Jew. brier rose taffeta and rainbow sash; K. Botica (Te Kuiti), floral and black taffeta: L. Devitt, shell pink floral satin and net; R. Hassen, blue ripple ninon; N. Flynn, green spotted net over taffeta; G. Fox, willow green cloque; C. Roach, scarlet floral georgette; G. Casey, pale green silver-threaded ninon; K. Whiting, Oxford blue taffeta; M. Prendergast, ebony taffeta and white lace; P. Needham, cornflower blue ripple ninon; R. Stewart, crimson taffeta; J. Davies, black taffeta and diamante trimming; M. Richardson, pale green georgette; J. Hill, pastel floral ripple ninon; P. Connell, pink lace over taffeta; B. Mulane, orange cloque; E. Casey, ivory lace; D. Jordan, willow green souple satin; K. Flynn, lagoon blue taffeta. Misses A. Jew, navy and white ensemble; M. Jew, ivory ripple ninon and net; J. Simcock, ebony and white cloque; E. Miles, floral ninon; M. Mulane, teal blue ensemble; G. Whiteman, black taffeta; S. Collins, violet net over taffeta; P. Harris, flame taffeta; D. Carlisle, cherry georgette; J. Thomson, lavender taffeta; E. Jones (Eureka), cherry taffeta with diamante trimming; B. Jones (Eureka), petunia taffeta with diamante trimming; M. Hill, ivory taffeta; H. Adams, fuchsia cloque; P. Hall, lilac georgette; B. Dwyer, powder blue taffeta; T. Hill, cigar georgette; M. Collins, lagoon blue ripple ninon; A. Barnett, ebony and ivory taffeta; R. Holden, sunset taffeta; I. Lister, ivory lace; J. Lynch, lagoon blue satin beaute; M. Lynch, lagoon blue satin beaute; C. Jones (Eureka), sapphire taffeta; M. Jones (Eureka), shell pink diagonal striped cloque.

Misses M. Casey, sylvan and paste) flowered appliqued satin; R. Edwards. clover taffeta; W. Holden, petunia ripple ninon; B. Salter, cigar brown georgette; L. McLoughlin, black ripple ninon; D. McLoughlin, ebony spotted taffeta; O. Brinton, gold taffeta; E. Lymburn, lilac georgette; P. Aulin, green waterwave taffeta; P. Crosby, dove grey georgette; I. Crosby, beech brown ensemble.