TRAVEL CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 255, 27 October 1937, Page 15

TRAVEL CLUB.

FOURTH BIRTHDAY.

The reception hall of Milne and Choyce was a perfect setting for the "Bal de Tet«T last evening, given by the Auckland Travel Llub members to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the club. A large number of members attended, and striking features were the headdresses of many nations, which were worn with beautiful modern evening gowns of this season. The men also entered into the jollity of the dance by wearing sombreros, tartan tam-o'-shanters and high shiny hats. The guests were received by the president, the Hon. Eliot R. Davi'g, and Mrs. Davis, who wore a frock of ivory crepe suede, embroidered by crystal beads, and by the honorary director, Mrs. Victor Marky, who was*in a black flounced crepe and metal bodice, and a Puritan headdress. The Tudor rooms were specially gav in their decorations of lemons and gold Iceland poppies, while the men's dining room was tastefully set for bridge and mnh jong. During supper Mr. Davis made particular reference to Monsieur E. Meyer. Consul for France at Auckland, and Madame Meyer, who were special guests at the ball. The latter wore a gown of cinnamon brown lace, with a brown cire taffeta coatee. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Davis. The birthday cake, which was exquisitely decorated and held four lighted candles, was cut by Mrs. Macky. The judges for the grand parade were Monsieur and Madame Meyer and Mrs. J. O. Oroeninger. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. R. A. Green, who wore an Egyptian headdress, and Mr. J. McKenr.ic Wil*>on, who wore a Scottish one. The four successful years of the Travel Club were referred to by Mr. Davie, who said its work was of national importance. By welcoming tourists to New Zealand it performed a valuable service in giving first impres- { <ions to the visitor* who came here. Fie mentioned that the club was proud to have included among it* recent distinguished guests Mis* Jean Batten, ind he exhibited a miniature aeroplane [•laced on the official supper table as a rrilmte to her recent epic flight. Another striking feature of Miss Jean Batten's flying success were the three large coloured discs with silver aero>lanee in the centre, which made an effective background on the backcloth jf the platform. The committee members comprised: Mrs. O. T. Simpson, who wore a black ind rose flowered chiffon and a rose Watteau headdress; Mrs. A. F. O'Donaghue, in violet flowered ninon ind a Persian headdress; Mrs. Charles Martyn, nattier blue ring velvet and the headdress of a 13th century lady; Mrs. J. T. F. Mitchell, black lace gown ind Spanish headdress; Dr. Gladys Rowley, ciel blue satin and Coronation ;rown; Mrs. J. McKenzie Wilson, apricot pink crepe faille and a Chilian headIress; Mrs. H. T. Merritt, black mirror velvet; Mrs. Raymond Sheath, clarettoned satin and a French gilded wig; Mrs. James Tascoe, Wallts blue crepe latin and humorous mask; Mrs. J. A. 2. Allum, black Mechlin lace; Mrs. G. B. Anderson, royal blue taffeta and a Mark Antony headdress. Among those present were: Mrs. Roy "Jreer, Mrs. George Chewings, Mrs. R. H. Phillips. Mrs. Max Petrie, Mrs. SVheeler, Mrs. K. Greenfield, Mrs. A. L'erutty, Mrs. X. S. Henderson, Mrs. "Jeorgc Gribbin, Mrs. F. H. Gilford, Mrs. R. H,. MaeDonakl, Mrs. W. J. Green, Mrs. A. E. Grant, Mrs. M. van Staveren, Mrs. Michael Commery, Mrs. G. S. Jackson, Mrs. A. £. Moore, Mrs. J. Parr, Mrs. Spencer Mason, Mrs. George ooats, Mrs. J. H. Wathew, Mrs. E. Churton, Mrs. Sinclair Woollams, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. J. H. Kinnear, Mrs. W. C. Beaumont, Mrs. J. S. Millar, Mrs. D. Gadsby, Mrs. G. H. Matthews, Mrs. G. W. Cox, Mrs. 3. F. McNerly, Mrs. Frank Winstone, Mrs. G. S. Radley, Mrs. F. Res-

tall, Mrs. J. C. Hardley, Mrs. Stanley Morrison, Mrs. H. F. Titchner, Mrs. E. Page, Mrs. C. M. Richwhite, Mrs. H. Beauvois, Mrs. A. Belcher, Mrs. S. Allernan, Mrs. R. Wylde Brown, Mrs. Ronald McLean, Mrs. H. J. Lichenstein, Mrs. W. iyAudney, Mrs. N. G. Morrison, Mrs. A. F. Myall, Mrs. Quires, Mrs. Langguth, Mrs. W. S. Coutte. Miss Rose Allum, Miss Betty Richwhite, Miss Mary Wrighteon, Mies Faye Pascoe, Mies Jessica Baxter, Miss Joyce Sheath, Miss J. Kingston, Miss Irene Hyauisson, Miss Marjorie Greer, Miss Alison Picktnere, Miee Joyce Neumegen, Miss A. Petrie, Miss I. Hibold, Miss T. Taverner.