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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 134, 9 June 1938, Page 12

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DEBUTANTES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

Brilliant Scene in Attractive Ballroom.

Wearing the traditional white or cream, a particularly large number of young girls made their debut at Government House last night when a ball, enjoyable in every way, was given by Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Viscount . Galway, and Viscountess Galway. The 42 debutantes were presented in the ballroom, the ceremony taking place at eight o'clock and the decorations, which included the scarlet of point - settias and the cool green of ferns, made a charming setting. Their Excellencies stood on the dais at the far end of the large room, and here again masses of feathery greenery were to be seen. Accompanying Their Excellencies were Major K. G. G. Byron, military secretary, who announced the debutantes; Captain R. Stuart French, A.D.C.; Lieutenant S. R. Le H. Lombard-Hobson, A.D.C.; Mr. D. P. Foully, official secretary; Mrs. R. - G. G. Byron, Commodore I. G. Glennie i and Mrs. Glennie. Their Excellencies' f three daughters, the Hons. Mary, Celia | and Isabel Monekton, were also present. Viscountess Galway wore a frock of l petunia satin patterned with white j flowers. Simply cut, it was slim-fitting | and had a graceful train. A tiara of diamonds set in platinum and a diamond j necklace were the ornaments worn. | Mrs. Byron was in a frock of black j net with jet beading, and Mrs. Glennie | was in a frock of amber draped satin. The Hon. Mary Monckton wore a frock of blue velvet and her sisters, the Hon. Celia and the Hon. Isabel, wore frocks of red velvet. Everything had been done to ensure a happy time for the large number of guests present, with a result that things went with a swing from start to finish. | Huge bowls of beautiful flowers were in the lounges and filled them with fragrance. The side verandah® had been enclosed and here comfortable chairs, gaily-coloured electric lights and decorations of greenery made attractive sitting-out places between the dances. The frocking of the debutantes was compellingly simple and therefore effective. The majority of them followed the attractive style of the Victorian age with close-fitting bodices and full, anklelength skirts. They were all of white or magnolia, the only touch of colour being supplied by a delicate tint in the posies or a hair-ornament. The Debutantes. Miss Lesley Brown wore an Old World frock of white net over a satin slip. The full flowing skirt was embroidered with daisies, and the bodice, which wm made with an off the shoulder line, was finished with small puffed sleeves embroidered with tht same daisies as the skirt. With it she wore a large silver sash. Mrs. P. who presented her daughter, was'wearing an attractive frock of black net over crepe, made on slim-fitting lines with a slight'train. Miss Kathleen Crujctohank wore a frock of cream taffeta, embroidered with little motifs of iridescent beads. The bodice, which was tight-fitting, was com' pleted with a deep hip yoke from , which a graceful bouffant skirt flowed. The sleeves of the frock were patterned with the same applique beads. Her mother, Mrs. R. B. Cruickshank, wore a trained frock of bottle green Chantilly lace. Miss Dorothy Bell was wearing a Victorian frock of white tulle over a slip of white Satin. The bodice was made with full puff sleeves and a small bolero of tujle, and, the-skirt of the frock was full and flowing. Sprays of silver flowers were appliqued on both the skirt and bodice. Mrs. H. G. Bell was wearing a frock of midnight blue georgette made with a sunray pleated skirt and a swathed bodice. Miss Doris Armit wore a frock of cream georgette taffeta made in an Old World style. The hemline of the full gored skirt was shirred, and the bodice was made with a dropped shoulder line, very tiny shoulder straps and a high waist. With it she wore a cream velvet sash. Miss Armit was presented by Mrs. A. G. Quartley, who wore a slim-fitting gown of pink taffeta.' "5" Miss Edna de Marr was wearing * white tulle frock appliqued with tifiy ' true lovers' knots. The skirt of the frock was full and billowy, and the -bodice was completed with loose cape sleeves. She was presented by Mrs Denis Brown, who was wearing an VTV f doth 0f So\d cut on se\ere and slender lines. Miss Pamela Duthie wore a magnoliatinted satin frock, made with simple flowing hnes and a full gathered bodice. With it she wore crystal clasps and a crystal tiara. Mrs. Norman Duthie was wearing a frock of midnight blue satin backed crepe, relieved with shoulder straps made of blue sequins. Miss Pauline Cropper was in a simple frock of white taffeta. The full skirt was embroidered with silver flowers, and the bodice was completed with wide shoulder straps and a square neckline. Mrs. Paul Cropper was wearing a frock of turquoise blue satin cut on simple lines. Miss Natalie Eastgate wore a white taffeta frock brocaded with small silver tinsel flowers. The full skirt was Attached to a bodicemade with a pointed yoke. The neckline of the frock was low, and on the shoulders were two large white velvet bo>V9. Mrs. H. S. Eastgate was wearing a striped taffeta frock in black and dark blue shades, with a silver thread running through the material.

Miss Audrey Davenport wore a shortwaisted white tulle frock made on Empire lines. The bodice was trimmed with bands of white satin and the skirt was very full. Mrs. W. H. Davenport was wearing a black satin frock relieved with emerald green trimmings, and an emerald green sash.

Miss Sybil Monckton was wearing a simple white organza frock worn over a white taffeta slip. The skirt, which was made with two layers of the material, was flared and the hemline was finished with tiny bo* pleats. The bodice of the frock was Ruched at the 'front and-the small sleeves "were also ruched. With it she wore a white taffeta sash and her posy was of white and green orchids. Miss Monckton was presented by Mrs. E. Monckton, who was wearing an satin frock cut on classical lines with a cowl neck and a slight train. The frock was trimmed with diamante.

Miss Cynthia Bestall wore a white -chiffon frock made on Grecian lines. The full basque was embroidered with silver trimmings. From the basque a very full skirt flowed and the bodice, which was closely fitting, was made with tiny puffed sleeves. Mrs. F. Restall was in a simply-cut frock of petrol blue crepe. Miss Ohvyn Davenport was wearing a frock of white stiffened silk net over a white satin slip. The full skirt flared from the waist and the hemline, which was two inches wide, was finished with white embroidery. Large sleeves were made from six frills of the stiffened net and the neckline was cut in a V shape. Mrs. X. R. Davenport was wearing a frock of beige net embroidered with brown.

Miss Xoeline Patterson wore a frock of lacquered white taffeta cut on very simple classical lines with a high waisted bodice and an attractive slim fitting skirt. Mrs. D. B. Patterson was wearing a frock of mulberry embossed georgette made with a small train and a cane effect.'

Miss Marie McMullin was wearing a Victorian frock of ivory stiffened silk net over ivory taffeta. The close-fitting bodice was made with puffed sleeves and the full skirt was trimmed at hemline with ribbon and ruched net. With it she wore a large white satin sash. Mrs. McMullin wore a frock of cameo pink lace over a rose pink slip.

Miss Prudence Wallace wore a flowin« frock of ivory crepe ninon over a taf" feta slip. The hemline was appliqued with large silver stitched taffeta roses and the waistline was finished with a taffeta sash. Her headdress was of silver tissues. Mrs. Noel wore a frock of black sheer satin. The yoke of the frock was trimmed with gold sequins and the trailing shoulder scarf was appliqued in gold.

Miss Patricia Boyle was wearing a gi aceful frock of white georgette over a white satin slip. The georgette was appliqued with sprays of lace leaves, and the gown was cut on simple but effective lines. Mrs. Boyle was wearing

a frock of sheer wine-coloured satin made with a small train and a slim fitting bodice.

Miss Margaret Stratford wore a frock of ivory taffeta made with a full skirt and a bustle bow at the back. Touches -of gold relieved the petal shaped sleeves and the full skirt was finished with embroidered fans. For a bouquet she carried a floral fan in cream and gold shades. Mrs. Stratford wore a trained frock of black shimmer satin cut on simple lines. With it she wore a black sequin coatee.

Miss \olande Innes wore a frock o{ ivory taffeta embossed with handpainted silver flowers. The bodice was made with a swathed effect and was buttoned on either side with small silver buttons. The skirt was very full and flared, and fell from a high waistline. Mrs. Innes wore a frock of navy cire embossed satin relieved with a scailet and jade green sash.

Miss Avenal Holcombe wore an early Victorian frock made in off white French lacquered organza patterned in roses in a shadow effect. The wide picture skirt was gathered into a softly shirred bodice with a long waist, and the shoulders of the frock were draped with a dainty fichu caught in the front with pink chiffon roses. Miss Holcombe was presented by Mrs. Claude White, who was wearing a frock of silver satin made on princess lines and relieved in the front with a corsage of cyclamen flowers.

Miss Jeune Hope wore a frock of white silk net over an under slip of satin. Made on old-fashioned lines, the bodice was trimmed with a corsage of silver leaves and the waistline was finished with a silver girdle. She carried a posy of pale pink flowers. Mrs. A. Hope was wearing a frock of midnight blue laoe, trimmed with velvet flowers in the same shade.

Miss Marie Innes, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. Innes, wore a frock of white chiffon over a. taffeta under sknt. It was cut on simple Grecian lines, with a slim-fitting skirt and a graceful swathed bodice.

Miss Betty Bisley wore a model frock of ivory chenille velvet, cut diagonally on classical lines. The full skirt was flared and a miniature train fell from the close-fitting bodice. The front of the bodice was caught with a diamante ornament and she carried a posy of ivory coloured flowers. Miss Bisley was presented by Mrs. McMullin, of Hamilton.

Mls« Betty Delpratt wore an attractive frock of ivory embossed satin taffeta. The full skirt was gathered into a pointed Victorian bodice, which was made with small pointed sletves and a wide heart-shaped neck. The sleeves and the neck of the bodice were trimmed with a fine cording and the front was also gathered with cording to form a graceful cowl effect. The hemline of the skirt was finished with the same ivory cording. She was presented by Mrs. L. A. Delpratt. who was wearing a fro<i; of midnight blue flat crepe. The fifll skirt was gored and the bodice was trimmed With shoulder straps of diamante.

Miss Alison Farrell wore a mother of pearl embossed satii frock, cut oil princess lines, with a very full gored skirt, a low waistline and a low, square neck. The skirt of the frock was slightly trained and the bodice was finished with tiny shoulder straps. Mrs. F. G. Farrell wore a frock of gold embossed crepe, made with a slim-fitting, trained skirt.

Miss Margaret Barnett wore ivory brocade satin lame cut on simple lines. The bodice was trimmed with a rolled collar and finished at the neck with a diamante ornament. The skirt, which was cut on slender lines, was inset with fan pleated godets of iliarquisette. She carried a posy of delphiniums and pink roses. Mrs. D. Barnett was wearing a black and silver gown. The bodice was embroidered in silver thread and was finished at the neck with a French posy of roses.

Miss Inga Andrewes wore a frock of ivory satin lame. The bodice was cut on simple Grecian lines and was finished with a posy of orchids. The skirt, which was *made on slender lines, flared into a full hemline forming a slight train. Miss Andrewes was presented by Mrs. D. Barnett.

Miss Marjorie Greer wow a frock of white slipper satin made with a very full sunray pleated skirt and a high waistline. With it she wore a small bolero of net appliqued with satin. Mrs. Roy Greer was wearing a frock of blue suede angelskin lace made on simple but effective lines.

Miss Jean Mackay wore an oldfashioned frock of white taffeta made with a full gored skirt and puffed sleeves. The neck of the frock was finished with a wreath of flowers and the sleeves also were ornamented with wreaths of white flowers. Mrs. E. Mack iv wore a frock of black rins: velvet made with a slim-fitting skirt and a slight train.

Miss Elizabeth Donald wore a frock of white tulle over an underslip of apple blossom taffeta. The skirt was finished with rows of tiny net frills and her headdress was a wreath of apple blossom flowers. Mrs. Alan Donald wore an effective frock of white crepe romaine, which was cut on simple lines and was remarkable for its classical severity.

Miss Mary Tewsley'wore an attractive frock of white silk net. The skirt, which was very full and was finished with lows of ruching and the puffed sleeves and waist-line were also ruched. Sirs. Cyril Tewsley wore a simple frock of black satin embroidered in jet colourings.

Miss Mary Rogereon wore a frock of white chiffon over an underskirt of white taffeta. The frock was cut on very simple lines and was mode with a full gored skirt, small puffed sleeves and

gathered V neckline. Mrs. H. M. Rogerson was wearing an attractive frock of wine-coloured lace cut on slender and graceful lines. The frock was relieved with a spray of silver flowers.

Miss Margaret Robinson wore a frock of white marquisette net over white taffeta. The skirt of the frock, which was full and flowing, was finished in the front with a satin lover's kjiot ami was embroidered with silver roses. The dainty sleeves also were in the shape of lover's knots. Mrs Conrad Robinson was wearing a frock of kingfisher blue appliqued with gold lame and made with a slimfitting skirt and a slight train.

Miss Kathleen Will wore a frock of white embossed velvet made on Grecian lines. The skirt of the frock was panelled at the back to form a train and the bodice was finished in front with a corsage of white velvet flowers. With it she wore a small bolero coatee of the same material. Mrs. J. H. Will wore a frock of black cloque and with a full skirt and flowing sleeves.

Miss Barbara Wilkie wore a sunray pleated frock of ivory chiffon. The frock was cut on simple lines and the belt and shoulder straps were embroidered in silver and diamante. She was presented by her sister, Mrs. Ross Martin, who was wearing a frock of amethyst broche made in a cobweb design. With it Mrs. Martin wore silver accessories.

Miss Mary Scott's frock was made of white and silver brocade. It was cut on simple but effective lines and was remarkable for its severity. Her mother. Mrs. Scott, was wearing an attractive frock of black satin, made with a slight train and trimmed with blue flowers.

Miss Sjmia Parkes wore a graceful gown of magnolia* tinted satin embossed with silver patterned leaves. The full skirt was panelled and the bodice was made with a heart-shaped neckline, an Empire waistline and full puffed sleeves. Her bouquet was of shaded rosebuds. Miss Parkes was presented bv Mrs. A. G. Quartley.

Miss Barbara Tiarks wore a frock of white French embroidered chiffon embossed with crystal beads. The full bouffant skirt was gathered into a deep waistline and with bodice was completed with a small bolero coat of the same material. Her bouquet was of orchids. Mrs. H. Tiarks was wearing a !ock of black satin backed crepe relieved with diamante trimmings. Miss Isobel Carr's frock was of white tapestry brocade. The skirt was slightly flared and at the base points of the same material were moulded up in a Romanesque style. The corsage was deeply cut and the front was finished with a draped bow effect. The frock was relieved with trimmings of gold WW t 7 T, tin Ca,r wa * wear insr a frock of deep blue velvet cut on slim fitting lines and relieved with a snrav of cyclamen coloured tulips. Miss Xoel Horrocks wore a slim fitin? frock of white satin made on lines. The slim fitting skirt nr«d f,t t'-o hemline and the bodice was made w'th a hi-rh waistline and a simple ••eck. She was presented bv Mrs. H. A. Tovrocks. who was wearing a rn mcd frock "die blue niaroeain.

Miss .Tcssie Wvman wore a frock of white net embroidered with silver. The kirt was in'et with «ndcf« of frills and •i fichu of frills cau"M with tinv roses •inished the corsage. Mrs. Kalnh Wvman was wearing a frock of cyclamen georgette. The corsage was embroidered.

with sequins shading from cyclamen to pale pink and the neckline waa finished with a cluster of chiffon roses.

Miss Xoelle Mac Donald wore a picture frock of white stiffened net over an under slip of taffeta. The frock was made with a full sunray pleated skirt, a tucked bodice, large puffed sleeves and the neckline was finished with a row of tiny pink and blue flowers. Mrs. F. A. Mac Donald wore a frock of black brocaded crepe relieved with a silver clasp at the neckline.

Miss Peggy HutchJngs was wearing a period frock of white tucked net over satin. The tight fitting bodice was made with puffed sleeves and the very full skirt of three tiers was appliqued with motifs of lace. Mrs. Hutchings was wearing a frock of black crepe caught on the corsage with a diamante buckle and finished with a cluster of shaded flowers. Many Guests Attend. Among those who were present were: The Ladv Evelyn Drummond, who wore a frock of shell green draped satin with sl:ort coatee to match; the Lady Angela Dawnay, frock of magnolia satin with diamante clasps; Lady Davis, frock of deep cream lace; Mrs." Arthur Elworthv (Canterbury), black georgette with floral design; Mrs. O. H. Mead, floral georgette; Mrs. C. Tinlev, black lace; Mrs. Rivett-Carnae. brown striped satin; Mrs. A. Ci. X. Wyatt, ivory satin, studded with rhinestones on the corsage; Mrs. X. W. McD. Weir, black satin with diamante embroideries; Mrs. D. L. Johnston, flowered chiffon; Mrs. Xieholls, black velvet; Mrs. Charles Law, floral georgette on white background; Mrs. W. McKail Geddes, shell green and gold patterned georgette; Mrs. Lov?ring Russell, ivory georgette; Mrs. E. G. Olson, black suede; Mrs. Scott Wilson, leaf green georgette with velvet bows; Mrs. Mcrvyn Reed, magnolia satin; Mrs. H. W. Wilson, deep cream brocaded with gold; Mrs. Murray Xairn, cyclamen-toned taffeta; Mrs. H. G. Wooller, floral georgette; Mrs. Douglas Mill, magnolia-toned lace; Mrs. Pat Xewcombe, deep cream satin; Mrs. Bruce Bell, navy taffeta, relieved with white; Mrs. D. M. Allan, gold embossed lame; Mrs. J. M. Clachan (Hamilton), Erin green chiffon; Mrs. Kenneth Myers, leaf green and gold brocade; Mrs. H. O. Ingram, silver and rose brocade; Mrs. Murray Benjamin, magnolia satin; Mrs. •T. Melling, black ring velvet; Mrs. D. Ely, black crepe with vari-coloured relief; Mrs. K. Usmar, white crepe with floral design; Mrs. A. Churton, white satin and net; Mrs. Douglas Robb, scarlet georgette; Mrs. Murdoch Smith, deep cream satin with floral design; Mrs. R. Collins, diagonal striped satin; Mrs. Sydney Sheath, black chiffon and tulle; Mrs. V. Butler, silver satin, with petunia relief; Mrs. R. Smallfleld, royal blue satin and diamante.

Lady Anne Walpole wore a frock of magnolia satin; Miss Effie Studholme (Bay of Islands) was in white georgette; Misa Annette Ciillies (Hamilton), pink taffeta; Miss Joan Dutliie, powder blue pebble crepe; Miss Keitha Weir, black quilted taffeta; Miss Lorna Brodie (Wejlington), prune taffeta; Miss Ethel Mappin, blue satin-backed angel skin; Miss Barbara Stedman, Marina blue broclie; Miss Sunday Stratford, skv blue and apricot taffeta;" Miss Nell Tudhope, black net with coloured bands at neck and hemline; Miss Marjorie Taaffe, blue and cyclamen net; Miss Joan Hodgson, cyclamen brocade; Miss June Hillarv, cyclamen net over taffeta; Miss Bettv Drummond. pink net and chiffon; Miss Marjorie Hackett, floral chiffon; Miss Jean Bull, powder blue chiffon; Miss Xancy Coates, maize figured satin; Miss Jean Horsley. emerald preen taffeta; Miss Valerie Rowland, black and gold brocaded satin; Miss Joyce Halstead, red georgette; Miss Mavis St. Clair Brown, black panne velvet; Miss Elizabeth Stratford, pale amber taffeta with a corsage of georgette and a gokLeoatee; Miss Jocelyn Hesketh, white satin; Miss Betty Hope, blue taffeta, embroidered with pink rosebuds; Miss Bobbie Marliner. cerise taffeta; Miss Sybil Stewart, sky blue georgette; Miss Joan Stewart, white stiffened net over taffeta; Miss Flora Maekinnon, blue floral silk; Miss Catherine Young, turquoise spangled net; Miss Joan Wilson, white watered taffeta; Miss Mary Milsom, black velvet relieved with white flowers; Miss Marjorie Tiavks. scarlet satin-backed crepe trimmed with a spray of scarlet flowers; Miss Elaine Court, pale pink satin and tulle, embroidered with tiny hearts; Miss Joyce Sheath, blue taffeta, threaded with silver; Miss Jocelyn Arcliey, shaded georgette and lemon and brown tones; -Miss Barbara Court, pink chiffon. Miss Joyce Harrowell. white crepe embossed with many coloured flowers; .Miss Ruth le . <;aith (North Auckland), gold satin; Miss Shirley Watkins. deep aprkot brocade; Miss Meg. Carland, floral patterned georgette"; Miss J. Ward (Hamilton), petunia taffetas; Miss Marion Mac Donald, Marina blue pebble crepe; Miss I Kathleen Stokes, rose coloured chiffon; Miss Alfreda Suter, lilac lame; Miss B. Le Grath (North Auckland), midnight' blue crepe suede; Miss Beth Upton, lark- J spur crepe with diamante trimmings; Miss Beth Swanston, floral chif-1 fon; Miss Christine Fairer (Hamilton), white embossed satin. Miss Margaret Smith (Wanganui), black panne velvet with diamante clip; Miss Mollv Michel- - soil, royal blue satin; Miss M. Hall, white 'ace; Miss Eleanor W orsp, ovster prey crepe relieved with scarlet flowers; Miss Enid Windsor, white chiffon with cyclamen sash; Miss Jessica Baxter, white net over taffeta with a sequinned bodice and full skirt; Miss Meg Russell, autumn brown lace relieved with toning flowers. Miss Hilda Fancourt, floral satin with a black background; Miss Molly Gifford. magnolia lace: Miss Yvonne Locke, gold lame; Miss Marie Conlan, floral georgette; Miss Marie Mandeno. white stiffened georgette; Miss Ruth Wilson; platinum satin with a spray of orchids: Miss Joan Symes. pale pink sunray pleated chiffon; Miss Alix Strachan periwinkle blue lace; Miss Molly Hyams. silver brocade; Mis s Meg White, 'white* en.ibossed satin; Miss Sheila Lynskev, ! black ring velvet: Miss Irene ' Isaacs'l bottle green spotted taffetas; Miss Joan Woollams, poppy red and cornflower blue taffetas; Miss Gay Henderson, ice blue striped organza; Miss Amy McArthur. orchid net over cyclamen taffeta; Miss Betty Will, black panne velvet; Miss Margaret Will, old rose taffeta; Miss Margaret McArthur, white and silver pebble crepe; Miss Marjorie Mappin, green chiffon over oyster satin; J Miss Mercia Casey, gold embossed satin; Miss Ola Rudman, lavender taffeta; Miss Margaret Ward, white and silver spotted cloque; Miss Lorelle Cortoin. nigger brown lace over brown satin; Miss Mary Grierson, black and floral taffeta; Miss Flora Chilwell, white and blue lacquered stiffened satin; Miss Cherie Pierce. gold satin lacquered in silver; Miss Peggy Coote, emerald green georgette; Miss Valerie Macindoe. black diamante, studded georgette; Miss Alice Jackson, flame georgette; Miss Molly Jackson, black and r>ink striped taffeta; Miss June Meredith, black taffeta sprigged with rosebuds; "Miss Antionette (■illy, pink net; Miss Joan Thompson, apricot spotted net; Miss Pauline Cropper, apple green taffeta; Miss Barbnra Nolan. Marina blue georsette; Miss Mary Somcrs, cyclamen faille; Miss Cherry Wilson, pale pink patterned satin: Miss Diana Hill, white and gold i brocaded chiffon; Miss Dulcie Boucher, I ciel blue georgette; I