YACHT SQUADRON "AT HOME."

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 124, 28 May 1928, Page 12

YACHT SQUADRON "AT HOME."

A most pleasant function was held in the clubrooms of the Royal New JZealand Yaclit Squadron on Saturday afternoon, when the commodore and members held an "At Home." Masses of autumn foliage and palms made effective decoration, and during the afternoon dancing and billiard competitions were enjoyed. Much interest was displayed in the various trophies belonging to the squadron, and also in the photographs on the walls. A feature of the afternoon was enjoyment of the beautiful view of the harbour.

With great taste, and without the aid of a feminine hand, the committee had decorated the tables in the dining room where tea was served. Orange-coloured Iceland poppies, violets, irises and golden-headed chrysanthemums were arranged in silver tropliv bowls, and iu the centre was the Hardie trophy, a yacht in full sail, sailing among a sea of flowers. Whilst tea was served enjoyable selections were played by an orchestra.

On arrival the guests were received by (Commodore John Frater and Mrs. Frater, the latter wearing an ensemble of silver grey, and grey felt hat and fur to match. Among those who were preseni were:—Mrs. W. P. Kndean, who wore black velvet with grey furs, and hat to match; Mrs. J. Frater, navy blue georgette ensemble and hat to match; Mrs. W. L. Mackv, navy blue crepe de chine and navy hat; Mrs. Lushington, black satin and georgette and black hat; Mrs. K. Rutherford, chenille embossed georgette, brown fur coat, and black hat; Mrs. A. M. Gould, rose beige ensemble, and hat to match; Mrs. F. Winstone, navy blue, with velvet hat to match; Mrs. C. Buddie, floral crepe de cliine and scarlet hat; Mrs. Sinclair Reid, navy blue frock embossed, and blue liat; Mrs. A. Bartley, fawn velvet ensemble and hat to match; Mrs. Prosser. blue ensemble and velvet hat to match; Mrs. Fotheringham, navy blue georgette with fawn trimming, and hat to tone; Mrs. R. Isaacs, black fur trimmed ensemble, and black hat; Mrs. L. Horrocks, navy blue embroidered crepe de chine frock and navy blue hat; Mrs. Gilford, black georgette and velvet hat to match; Mrs. A. Owen, blue trimmed with fawn, and navy hat; Mrs. Dryden. navy blue georgette ensemble and liat to match; Mrs. 11. Gillespie, black and almond green crepe de chine, and green hat; Mrs. Stewart, floral ninon, brown fur coat, and green velvet liat; Mrs. F. Fraser, rose ensemble and rose-coloured hat; Mrs. Holderness, navy georgette and navy hat; Mrs. Mair, fawn ensemble and hat to tone; Mrs. G. Graham, black silk gown and black hat; Mrs. Robertson, brown fur coat over georgette, and black hat; Mrs. A. H. Lees, beige ensemble and beige hat to match; Sirs. Kenny, black crepe de chine frock and small black hat; Mrs. Weetman, black georgette frock, fur coat, and black velvet hat; Mrs. F. MacGregor, black georgette and small black hat; Mrs. Johnston, black georgette, and black hat; Miss M. Dawson, ciel blue ensemble; Miss Shirley Frater, almond green ensemble and hat to match; Miss M. Hesketh, mulberry suit and hat to tone; Miss B. Buddie, fawn suit and cyclamen-toned hat; Miss M. Gilford, brown fur coat over georgette frock, and small black felt hat; Miss M. Dryden, blue ensemble and blue hat; Miss Plummer, brown fur coat over floral georgette, and mulberry hat; Miss Isaacs, green ensemble and green hat to match; Mrs. E. Alexander, mulberry ensemble, and hat to match.