RECEPTION AT ELLERSLIE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 276, 22 November 1927, Page 11

RECEPTION AT ELLERSLIE.

RIGHT HON. AND MRS. AMERY

ENTERTAINED

The Kiosk at Ellerslie was gay with flowers yesterday afternoon for the reception to the Right Hon. and Mrs. Amery, arranged by the Victoria League, the Navy League, the British Colonial Institute and the Overseas League, to bid them welcome to Auckland. The room was filled with long tables on which were beautiful vases of pink sweet peas, and large masses of pale mauve Japanese iris, while in the centre of each table §tood a large palm. Across the end of the room and facing the entrance was the official table, also beautifully decorated with flowers and behind the guests of honour hung a large "A," made from deep scarlet roses, placcd so that when the' distinguished guest stood up to speak it framed his figure. The guests were received at the entrance by Miss Mowbray, who was wearing navy morocain with bands and collar and cuffs of handsome Chinese embroidery in gold and .purple, and .a large navy, hat with plume, and Mrs. John Alexander in amber coloured velvet worn uuder fawn wrap with fawn crinoline hat trimmed with velvet bow. The Hon. Mr. Amery was accompanied by Mrs. Amery in a navy silk marocain coat worn over white crepe de chine, spotted in black. Her wrap had a summer fur collar aud her hat was large brimmed with a pleated crown. Mrs. Coates, who accompanied the Prime

Minister, was in a delicate shade of beigo georgette with beige crinoline hat with velvet bow. Mrs. J. W. Campbell was in black striped Ottoman silk wrap and grey silk with large hat. At the entrance Mrs. Amery was presented by Miss Mowbray with a beautiful bouquet of pale pink rosebuds massed with palest blue delphiniums and asparagus ferns. I The guests were, then escorted to the official table, where speeches of welcome were made by Miss Mowbray, on behalf of the Victoria League, of which Mr. and Mrs. Amery' are interested members. Miss Mowbray explained the working of the league and what it was trying to accomplish for the furthering of the interests of the Empire.

Mr. John Alexander spoke on behalf of the Navy League, and welcomed the distinguished guests to Auckland, as well as the Prime Minister and Sir Francis Bell.

Professor Worley spoke on behalf of | the British and Coionial Institute, in the absence of Mr. Bankart, who was prevented from being present, Mr. de Guerrier on behalf of the Overseas League, and Mr. Cutten on behalf of the League of Nations tlnion.

There was a very large attendance, amongst those present being Lady Sinclair Lockhart, in black crepe tic chine with oriental trimmings worn with black satin coat and large black Velvet hat; Mrs. Ifwerson, black crepe de (Jiine with panel of cream lace and black hat; Mrs. Middleton, coffee broelie with corn toque; Miss Wallace, cyclamen frock with black broche coat and mole hat; Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, black georgette worn under black satin coat and hat to match; Mrs. W. H. Parkes, black striped satin coat with black velvet hat and brown fur wrap; Mrs. Napier, black suit with furs and black satin hat; Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, .brown fur wrap over bottle green and black velvet hat; Mrs. Ashton, brown fur coat and black hat with ospreys; Mrs. Kenderdine, black satin and pale corn coloured georgette; Mrs. Bankart, black panne velvet coat trimmed with fur and black velvet hat; Mrs. John Reid, black Ottoman wrap and black hat; Mrs. Gordon, silver ind grey with hat in mauve; Mrs. Rickerbv, navy blue georgette and cyclamen hat; Sirs. G. H. Palmer, black satin coat ?nd ■Jiat. Jto- J uiat?h', -Mrs, John, Cook, black

Ottoman silk coat and black fur; Sliss Landsford. navy ensemble suit; Miss Hadfield, reseda green; Mrs. Seaman, navy suit; • Mrs. Partridge beige wrap and cream; Mrs. A. Bullock, sapphire blue panne velvet; Mrs. Worrell, grey marocain and pale pink hat; Mrs. Bloomfield, burgundy and black fur coat; Mrs. Maguire, deep beige wrap, - over ' larkspur * blue wrap, with mole fur; Mrs. Nellie Ferner. royal blue with cream lace;. Mrs. W. A. Perkins, black silk Ottoman wrap, black velvet hat with ospreys; Mrs. Stride, cyclamen with mole hat; Mrs. Charles Smith, black satin; Miss Feritbn, black repp wrap and black satin hat; Miss Fleming, black marocain and heliotrope hat; Mrs. Cole, black satin and black and white hat; Mrs. Talbot, navy crepe de chine and hat to tone; Mrs. Keary, black marocain; Miss Herrold, saxe blue; Miss Morton, navy ensemble suit; Mrs. Whitney, black repp silk; Miss Hale, cornflower blue satin; Miss Morrison, black satin, with black Ottoman silk wrap and black hat; Mrs. Bushcll, mauve and hat to tone; Mrs. Keeble, green ensemble suit, ermine fur; Mrs. Levien, black georgette coat; Mrs. D'Arcy, I black georgette, gold and biscuit hat; Mrs Mahan, blue georgette with bois de rose liat; Mrs. .-jr. Brown, blue velvet wrap with fur trimming, and hat of blue; Mrs. H. Rainger, blue georgette under black fur wrap and black hat; Mrs. Oxlev, rose beige coat and hat to tone; Mrs. Smell, cyclamen coat, fur trimmed, and hat to match; Mrs. Wing-' field, bottle green frock with hat to tone; Mrs. Finn, Naples blue wrap and hat to match; Sirs. G. Craig, .black silk coat and black hat; Mrs. 11. Mowbray, frock of beige georgette, with fine gold lace and georgette cape, with large beige hat; Mrs. Edgar, black satin coat, with black hat with ostrich feather trimming; Mrs. Hay, navy blue georgette with hat to match; Mrs. N. R. W. Thomas, navy blue coat with hat to match; Mrs. Little, black crepe de chine, under black silk coat, with black hat; Mrs. Keesing, rose coloured crepe de chine with black satin hat; Mrs. A. V. Ponn. blue satin coat with bat of blue satin; Mrs. W. Coltman? tweed suit and black velvet hat with ospreys; Mrs. Brigliam, black satin wrap with black hat; Sirs. Chalmers, black Ottoman silk coat with black satin hat; Mrs. N. Wade, black velvet with hat to match; Miss J. Murray, cyclamen coat trimmed with grey fur, and silver grey velvet hat; Miss Brigliam, black satin and black crinoline hat; Miss M. Haig. fawn fur coat and sedge green crinoline hat: Miss Basten, green crepe de chine under fawn silk wrap with green hat; Mrs. Bayly, black satin wrap and toqtio in black corded silk; Mrs. McKay, blue satin coat with blue criloline hat; Mrs: Coleman, navy blue georgette frock with navy hat to match; Mrs. Preston Chambers, navy blue wrap with brown furs and black satin hat; Mrs. Hudson Williamson, black satin coat with black hat trimmed with velvet band; Mra. Moorhouse, navy blue gcorgetffiT frock with rose hat and white fox fuVs; Mrs. Williams, navy blue georgette with beige liat; Mrs. Hadfield, black satin coat and hat to match; Mrs. Tuke, black satin coat and black hat with rose trimming; Mrs. Outram Horspool, black satin coat over floral crepe de chine, with black satin hat and feather boa; Mrs. Cable, black fur wrap with black hat; Mrs. Jobson, brown tailleur and hat (o match; Mrs. Dawson, navy blue satin wrap and velvet hat to match; Sirs. Carter, brown satin coat and brown hat; Mrs. Ferbv, navy blue wrap and black hat; Sirs. Leech Jones, tobac brown velvet, with velvet hat to match and brown furs; Sirs. S. Norris, nalvy blue suit relieved with touches of brique and brique red hat; Sirs. V. Hudson, black suit with fatfn liat; Mrs. C. White, wrap of delphinium blue taffeta with crinoline liat to match; Mrs. Dawes, brown silk coat with hat to match; Sirs. T. Reid, navy blue wrap and hat to tone; Mrs. Priest, silver grey georgette with blue hat; Mrs. La Roche, navy blue satin with liat to tone; Mrs. Bodle, black tailleur and black velvet liat; Sliss K. Chalmers, beige georgette and lace with hat of gold tissue; Sliss E. Keesing, black georgette and black hat; Sliss K. Keesing, mole friska and black hat; Sliss Slurray, navy blue trimmed with fur and blue hat; Sliss Goldie, black satin coat with rose' coloured hat; Sliss Statham, burgundy coloured coat with black hat; Sliss Walker, rose beige wrap and Jiat to tone; Dr. Slildred Stalev, black.