PLUNKET BALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 114, 15 May 1936, Page 11

PLUNKET BALL.

DAINTY DEBUTANTES. BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONSS. Seldom have we seen such artistic foliage decorations for any dance as those which adorned the Peter Pan Cabaret last evening, when the Plunket Society held a brilliant ball for the season's debutantes and friends of the society. Large palms flanked parts of the cabaret and vestibule, while festoons of fine white crinkled paper, surmounted with long trails of evergreen and ferns, were used round the. centre to outline the dance floor. A fronted canopy of white flowers and greenery was placed at the top of the hall for the presentation of the debutantes, and each cubicle was decorated with a very large white bow, while the orchestral dais was daintily arranged in the same green and white colourings. The supper room was particularly charming with its soft coloured lighting and tall-stemmed crystal and silver vases, filled with gypsophila, carnations and trails of soft greenery strewn on the tables. Pride of place was given to a huge cake presented to the debutantes by one of the ladies of the Plunket Society's committee. The confection was in two tiers of white, with silver trimmings and a white lily was placed for each of the young debutantes. The twenty-three debutantes made a charming picture as they entered the hall and walked to the top of the cabaret. They were led by Miss Evelyn Asmuss, and were presented to Mr. Ernest Davis, Mayor of Auckland, and to Mrs. W. 11.. Parkes, patron and life member of the Plunket Society. Mrs. Parkes presented each debutante with a clip-brooch of coloured stones, fastened to a cherry satin ribbon. This graceful •and kindly act was much appreciated by the young debutantes and their parents. Mrs. Parkes wore a black ring velvet relieved with diamante trim-

m nigs. The hall committee comprised: Mrs. W. McKail G'ecldcs, convener, who was in a blush pink satin; Mrs. James Frater wore a Palma violet velvet gown; Mrs. Hugh Kirker, flowered crepe <le chine; Mrs. R. Towle, wine mirror velvet; Mrs. Kenneth Myers, pink taffeta with black coin spots; Mrs. Bruce Mackenzie, n. pastel pink lace frock; and Mrs. Alan Donald wore a white and silver gown. The Mayoress, Mr. Ernest Davis, was not present, owing to her being indisposed, and the president of the society, Mrs. J. C. Allan, was also absent owing to her son's illness. The various sub-com-mittees of the society co-operated to make the wonderfully su«c.essful result. " The Debutantes." Shouler straps of green and white water lilies fashioned Miss Jean Milne's delightful frock, which was made with a full circular cut skirt and slim-fitting bodice. Tlie frock was of white taffeta, with an overdress of white lace. A star of brilliants was worn on the head, and she carried a small white bouquet. Miss Klaine Court chose a frock of ivory silver threaded taffeta. From the knees were full rufilcs of ivory tulle, and the folded bodice was finished with a garland of cellophane flowers at the neck. The sash was composed of silver, and she wore white gardenias in her hair. The toilette was completed with a dainty bouquet of silver and white. Ice blue knife pleated chiffon was worn by Miss Joan Duthie. The waistline was finished with a plaited sash of blue and silver tissue. Silver and blue flowers were used for a head band, and she carried a bouquet of blue flowers, with silver. Miss Betty Coates was in white fancy net over taffeta. The full skirt was made with frills round, the hem and a frilled net fichu over the shoulders. Diamante clasps were worn at the waistline and on the head. Pink and blue flowers formed the Victorian posy she carried. Miss Knthleno Oavegan was a graceful figure in a gown of ice white and silver threaded chiffon. A dainty stitched baud bordered the rounded neck, and frills were draped over the shoulders. A spray of white gardenias was worn 011 the bodice. A silver ribbon bound her hair, and she carried a Victorian posy of rosebuds set in a silver holder.

Miss Joyce Smith cliose white silk net over ivory glace silk. From the waist to the hem were small frills and a bertlio over the shoulders was caught 111 front with a large pink rose. Pink and white flowers formed the bouquet. White net over white glace silk was chosen by Miss Helen Brookfield. lhe sown was appliqued in taffeta, flowers, tho skirt being in bouffant fashion. A fichu of net was worn over the shoulders and a green floral wreath was the headdress. Tho bouquet she carried was of green and white flowers. Miss Joan Cadness wore a striking gown of large silver spotted white taffeta. Wide ruchings wore placed round the bottom of the skirt and round the neck of the bodice. The sleeves formed large puffs and a small basque was worn at the waistline. A white velvet sash completed the gown. A wreath of pink flowers round her head matched her bouquet. Miss Jocelyn Hesketh wore a picture frock of ivory net embroidered in small stars over white satin. The bodice was tight-fitting and the bouffant skirt had pleated frills.v The waist was finished with a satin girdle and diamante clasps were worn at the neck and waist. She wore a small floral headdress to match the bouquet she carried. Cream satin and ivory georgette with an overdress of magnolia needle-run laoe was the colour chosen by Miss Enid Kelly. The skirt was cut in circular fashion, while the bodice was made with a cowl collar. Pleated lace from the back formed a fischu. A spray of lily of the valley was worn at one side and she carried a 51113.1 l pink bouquet. Miss Dorothy Winstone wore an ice blue georgette embroidered with silver daisies. The plain bodice had round epaulette sleeves which turned back. A girdle of the same material was worn at the waist. She carried a pastel shaded bouquet and wore a bandeau of blue flowers round the head. Miss Maureen Connolly chose white tulle over white taffeta. The skirt was very bouffant, with two row's of silver flowers worked on the skirt. Frills of silver net were draped over the shoulders and a bandeaux of silver flowers encircled her hair. A white and pink bouquet with silver bows completed the ensemble. Miss Valerie Moir chose ivory georgette Fasconne for her gown. The bodice was fashioned with a silver lame frill and a frill of the material. The skirt was tight fitting to the knees, with a frill in front, and two frills at the back which formed a small train. The frills were outlined with silver. Her headdress was a small pearl tiara, and she carried a Victorian posy. '

Miss Evelyn Asmuss wore white taffeta with an overdress of white chiffon, satin cordings graduated from the waist to the hem of the full skirt. The bodice was tight fitting, and formed a V over the shoulders. . A flower was worn in the hair to match the posy she carried. The gown chosen by Miss (Jay Wilson was composed of white sunray pleated chiffon, The skirt was very full, and the pleated bodice had a large bow of pleatings which formed epaulettes at the back. White gardenias outlined the waist, and a cluster was placed at the nock. The same flowers were worn on the hair, and also used in the bouquet. Miss Mary Tibbs, wore a magnolia georgette, fashioned with a full skirt and frills made in liorse-shoe shape. The bodice was cut in front as a horseshoe, large puff sleeves, and round the neck and sleeves were primrose flowers. She carried a primrose bouquet. Miss Peggy Beamnont, was in an Empire gown of white starched lace mounted on net. Epualette sleeves of lace over the shoulders were inset with a large flower. A wreath of daisies was worn across the head, and she carried a white Empire bouquet. Miss Joyce Keane, wore a frock of white satin with an overdress of white angel skin lace. Round the knees and hem of the skirt were placed full starched white net rucliings, and over the plain bodice was worn a stiffened net cape, fastened with a spray of flowers. A flower was worn in the hair and a small white bouquet was carried. Miss Mary Grierson wore an ivory taffeta frock of Empire fashion, worked in a small floral design. The small sleeves were puffed, and at the back of the bodice was a crushed bow with a large diamante clasp in the centre. Pink carnations were carried as a bouquet, and a small flower was artistically arranged in her hair, Miss Crump (Dargaville) wore a full white net skirt and large white velvet flower on the bodice. She carried a pink posy. Miss Denise Wootton was in ivory moire made on simple lines, the skirt falling into a short train at the back. Round the neck was a plait of the material. White flowers formed the bouquet. Miss Margaret Ewen chose an ivory matelasse crepe, heavily embossed with silver. The gown was made on Grecian lines, the bodice being shirred. Down the back of the bodice was a lacing which came to the waistline. Two French paste clasps were placed at earh side of the bodice, and the beautiful ensemble was completed with a lovely bouquet of tuber roses. Miss Alison Milsom wore a dainty gown of pearl-toned starched net. The bodice was tight fitting, small frills forming epaulette sleeves allied to a bouffant skirt. A sky blue velvet sash and a wreath of forget-me-nots was worn round the head. She carried a mother-of-pearl fan. Among those present were: — Mrs. E. H. B. Milsom, who wore a. gown of black panne velvet; Mrs. L. P. Leary, Marina blue chiffon and sequins; Mrs. J. F. Ewen, black craquelle crepe, embroidered in small silver flowers; Mrs. Graham Coates, cerise glace silk; Mrs. R. L. Connolly, black lace and ninon; Mrs. N. A. Duthie, maroon and silver striped matelasse; Mrs. Mervyn Reed, white faille cloque; Mrs. Asmuss, black suede crepe with sequin shoulder cape; Mrs. K. Ga vegan, black georgette with shoulder frills; Mrs. M. E. Moir, plume ring velvet with gold lame; Mrs. W. C. Beaumont, black lace and ninon; Mrs. J. Smith, black flowered taffeta; Mrs. Michael C'onnery, nut brown velvet; Mrs. Arthur Maxwell, black silk ninon; Mrs. H. A. Wootton, flowered ninon; Mrs. C. K. Grierson, black spotted taffeta with rose georgette; Mrs. C. S. Kelly, Burgundy ninon and lace; Mrs. H. R. Hesketh, frock of gold lame; Mrs. H. Braham, cloth of silver gown; Mrs. C. Robinson, silver matelasse frock; Mrs F. Walton, mastic patterned georgette; Mrs. T. Oakes, black crepe suede, studded with brilliants; Mrs. Haroldj Wiles, hyacinth blue and gold threaded j crepe; Mrs. Charles Robinson, bias's crepe suede and gold flowers; Mrs. Murdoch Smith, cherry georgette; Mrs. 8. Cold water, blush pink satin; Mrs. G. M. White, black o iatin and lavender flower*; Mrs. J. Caughey, black crepe faille; Mrs. B. C. Jacobs, Marina green matelasse; Mrs. B. Wheeler, Marina blue crep.i suede; Mrs. H. Cadness, pastel pink lace and georgette; Mrs. A. W. Smith, black flowered taffeta; Mrs. F. Winstone, black lace; Mrs. J. M. Wilson, black mirror velvet relieved with rhinestones; Mrs. R. Coleman, black lace relieved witn pastel pink; Mrs. L. J. Shrulisall, white and cerise floral cloque; Mrs. J. B. Johuston, black suede crepe and silver;' Mr?. L. C. Rathbone, dark blue satin and dia : mond embroideries; Mrs. C. M. Croft, pale pink crepe faille; Mrs. S. Kenriek, pastel blue tucked ninon; Mrs. A. 0 Glasse, Lido blue and pale pink faille; Airs. E. Richmond, ivory crepe satin with touches of gold;' Mrs. W. N. Abbott, hyacinth blue georgette and gold tissue: Mrs. Frank Macky, palma violet shot glace silk; Sirs. H., McKail Geddes, pearl toned satin; Mrs. Lan Horton, primrose, frilled ninon; Mrs. Claude Fraser, Marina green flat crepe; Mrs. Harold Pettit, smart frock of nut brown cloque with autumn floral corsage. Miss Elizabeth Frater wore a Nap!e3 blue matelasse with padded cape; Miss Valerie Pope, pastel blue frilled tulle; Miss Sydney Bicker ton-Fisher, blaak frilled lace gown; Miss Jocelyn Arehey, camellia pink taffeta; Miss Joan Ho'rrocks, beige glace silk; Miss B. Marriner, olive green faille crepe; Miss Thurl Donald, pastel pink satin; Miss Ruth Upton, smart green and black shot taffeta; Miss B. Suter, mushroom crepe; Miss Leslie Holbroke, white and gold spotted coin satin; Miss Vonn:e Henderson, nut brown cire satin; Miss Hunt, black and white fancy crepe; Miss Betty Boyd-Leslie, violet glace silk; Miss P. Wootton, floral matelasse; Miss Mary Milsom, ciel blue crepe with silver lame; Miss Margery Townsend, beige suede relieved with brown velvet; Miss Mary Finlay, green floral ninon; Miss June Drummond, white and green ' striped georgette; Miss R. Coleman, nut brown lace frock; Miss Gay Henderson, mulberry ring velvet.