OFFICERS' CLUB BALL.

Press, Volume XLIV, Issue 19390, 16 August 1928, Page 2

OFFICERS' CLUB BALL.

A BRILLIANT GATHERING. r ) The members of the Canterbury Offi cers' Club deservedly enjoy the reputa s ' tion. of bein-g the best hosts in Christ | church, and last night at their annual a: ball they added to their laurels in thai 1 respect. The cordial welcome accordcc j! by the members of the committee, eacl i of whom had a keen sense of respon' ' sibility for the enjoyment of his guests • was most cheering, on such a cold and inhospitable night. * The decorations of the Caledonian ; Hall were a triumph of artistic skill, and, at the same time, struek an ex- | hilarating patriotic note. From the . stage and gallery stretched the Union I Jack and the New Zealand fla'g, and the walls were festooned with red, white, and blue, and hung with golden baskets of evergreens. The stage, arranged as a lounge, was 'gay with cinerarias, and arum lilies, and the supper tables were decorated with pink daisies and narcissi. The music was supplied by the BaileyMarston Orchestra. The members of the committee, tc whom sincere congratulations are due, were: Major W. H. Simpson (chairman). Colonel E. C. Wickens, Captain A. D. Anderson, Captain J. L. Findlay, Captain W. Murphy, Lieutenant L. A. Morison, Lieutenant J. M. Mitchell, Lieutenant A. H. Caveir (hon. secretary). Two debutantes made their entry into adult society. . Miss Judith Jameson wore a delightful frock of ivory georgette, quaintly beaded in coral and jade, in small design, and Miss Vyvian Dawson wore white patterned taffeta with crystal, bead frin'ge at the waist, and edging the long narrow side panels. Amongst the ladies present ware: Lady Rhodes, who wore a handsome frock of gold tissue, with vestee of Oriental tisue, and shaded flower on i the shoulder, floral cloth of gold coat with grey fur collar and cuffs; Mrs ■ Hamilton Simpson, pretty frock of mignonette green georgette with skirt embroidered with gold and narrowly panelled with a darker shade of greon; Mrs G. J. Smith, deep blonde lace and georgette, the skirt draped to deep points at side; ATra I/ascelles. (India) deep fuchsia red georgette, shoulder draping held with gold, tissue flower; Mrs Murray Gard'ner, handsome gown, of -gold tissue conventionally patterned in jade, silver, and cyclamen; Mrs J. L. Findlay, palest lichen taffeta with large pink velvet appliques and gold tracery; Mrs J. 0. Hawkins, black ring velvet with large rose at the waist; Mrs N. W. B. B. Thorns, handsome gown of black georgette embroidered with black paillettes; Mrs W. Deans, wineberry, georgette with long pointed panel at one side; Miss Olive Mcllraith, exclusive frock of black satin georgeuse; Mrs Kenneth Gresson, black georgette- inset with' ' Spanish lace and paon blue flower on shofflder; Mrs F. W. Dawson, cyclamen pattern, ed taffeta and gold face ; Mrs Gladstone Ward, beautiful,, frock of soft pg» satin, with deep hem of lace. Miss Hyoes, beautiful frock of palei del phjnium blue georgette ds . lace design, m crystal and chalk beads Miss Weliard-Ring, black lace .a?d georgette; Mrs R. C. Wickens, blag taffeta and georgette with bri buckle at the waist: Miss Madge Simpson, > uncommon frock of oreap panne velvet; with hem: embroidered in gold, and large jrchid on the shoulder, Miss Fay Ballin, ; black spotted_ net with green floral sash; Mrs J. *\- Oakes, deep reseda , green .crepe ae chine and cafe air laitvlace v Miss V* Loader,. jade, green crepe, de £hme. ; witn sliver laoe i TSTprita, - Partridger 7 ;tfameo gette-embroidered , with rose J>mk. velvet, finished with velvet sash; Mrs «• A; Meikle black georgette beaded m jet, and 'paon blue, paillettes; • - Cynthia Fisher, pervenche blue .taffeta with, silver lace yoke and trellis of silver ribbon on the skirt; . Mrs Robinson Hall; pale cyclamen georgette; with waist defined with bead • embroidery in a deeper tone;. Mrs Frank Wade, beautiful frock of sapphire blue georgette . embossed in silver grey' panne velvet; Mrs Leslie Averffl, dahlia georgette with narrow bands, of bead embroidery Mrs R. C. Jamieson, charming frock of black georgette with corsage of jade and mauve faconne; Mrs Douglas Hutchison, salmon pink georgette"; Mrs W. Jamieson, pink georgette, with skirt of tiny frills; Miss Eleanor West-Watson, black georgette with jade green hem: Mrs Douglas Anderson, black georgette and lace mounted on pale pink; Mrs Maurice Allen, iilac georgette embroidered in silver; Miss Doreen Hight, uncommon frock of black georgette with trails of shaded green floral embroidery; Mrs Arthur Thomson, fuchia georgette with ribbon embroidery of a deeper tone; Mrs William Anderson, dahlia georgette patterned in gold ; Mrs S. P. Godfrey, carnation red georgette embroidered in gold; Mrs R. D. lies, blaok taffeta with skirt of black frilled net, outlined with gold thread; Mrs L. A. Bennett, jade green georgette; Mrs W. L. Jamieson, striking black frock, witll corsage embroidered with crystal beads and skirt composed of black paillettes; Mrs Cyril Ward, pretty frock of apricot georgette with gold sequins; Mrs Owen Clissold (Napier), mignonette green georgette" embroidered in silver ans%. . finished with silver fringe; Mrs J. W. Niven, cedar georgette and gold laie; Mrs H. J. Cummins, ciel blue satin with overskirt of radium lace; Mrs H. W. Pearce, flesh pink georgette with gold bead embroidery on lace design; Mrs Peter Wilson, mignonette green georgette with silver bead embroidery; Mrs H. C. Hurst,' green georgette embroidered all over with green paillettes and gold beads and hemmed with black; Mrs Newton Chilman, white taffeta with, touches of pink and girdle of diamente; Mrs R. Law, black faconne with silver ornament at the waist; Mrs Stanley Dalton, black beaded net with red bead tracery; Mrs Clive Crowley, hydrangea blue taffeta with flounced skirt; Mrs Reynolds Carey, blue georgette with crystal bead embroidery; Mrs Maurice Louisson, black georgette with shoulder straps of black, outlined with rhinestones; Mrs Ower Baker, flame net with frilled skirt; Mrs H. J. Quarrell, geranium red georgette with hem of red lace; Mrs John Oakes, cyclamen georr gette and silver lace; Mrs B. P.. Tabley, pink velvet with gold lace inset at . the [waist; Miss Polly Petre, green stamped velvet with deep uneven hem of lace; Mrs W. Hall, black georgette; Miss Nancy Gard'ner, pretty frock of black crepe de chine, with smart touches of silver, and hem of fine black, lace; Miss Barbara Gibson, pretty frock of mist blue taffeta with skirt of tiered flounces, each hemmed with net; Miss Monica Robinson, striking frock of fuchsia georgette patterned in gold; Miss M. Pike, pink taffeta with skirt of tulle flounces; Miqp Ruby Morison, cyclamen georgette with handsome coloured embroidery motifs;' Miss Sybil Rutherford, opal green satin with long side panels giving an uneven hem; Miss Nancy McKellar, charming frock of ivory lace with bouffant side panels , and inset , bands of ivory georgette; Miss Reita Newton, blue taffeta with touches of silver; Miss Lily Robinson, blush pink georgette with silver bead embroidery; Mrs Claude Ring, bois de rose faconne and beaded georgette; Mrs A. J. Dunn, ecru lace mounted on pink georgette; Miss L. Gordon, ; cyclamen taffeta with ombrfi skirt; Mrs R. L„- Hicks,, navy georgette over gold tissue; Mrs F. E. Twyford, ecru lace, over parchment georgette; Miss M. Spencer, mahogany taffeta with large bla<?k velvet appliques; Miss Madge Neaye, pink shot taffeta with hem of gold iace; Miss Jean New-

I ton, striking frock of black georgette boldly embroidered in Bulj gariari. colours; ' Miss Merle Sowden, ciel blue taffeta with frilled skirt; Miss Vivienne Thomas, rose and.green shaded lace; Miss Rana Bedpath, rose crepe de chine with embossed lace surI tout; Miss May Andrew, parchment faconne; Miss Margaret Livingstone (Dunedin), ivory georgette with conventionally designed silver bead embroid j ery; Mrs W. Matson, periwinkle blue i georgette, embroidered with crystal beads; Miss Margaret Todhunter, charming frock of lime green georgette with deep fringe on skirt; Mrs C. L. Hardie, pale f achsia georgette with silver bead embroidery; Mrs Claude Eawnsley (Waimate), orange faconne; Mrs Clifford Gibbs, white georgette with silver bead embroidery; Mrs Fred G. Dunn, uncommon frock of pale pink faconne patterned in fuchsia and blue; Mrs G. W. Reeves, black georgette inset with fine black lace over pink georgette; Mrs M. Macfarlane, charming frock of blue georgette with tiered skirt edged with crystal fringe;; Mrs Gorald Gerard, cyclamen georgette trimmed with velvet; Miss Lassie Stoddart, blue georgette with silver bead conventional embroidery; Miss Kathleen Armstrong, , aubretia blue taffeta and silver lace; Mis 3 Dorothy Mortlock, powder bluo georgette with gold and rose motifs; Miss Ella Macgibbon, malachite green georgette; Mrs Harold Richards (Sydney), apricot faconne; Mrs D. Gerrit van Asch, jade green georgette with ribboD embroidery and gold tracery; Miss Madge Hardie, black velvet with yoke and hem of silver tissue; Miss Olive Round, flame georgette with diamente girdle; Miss Maud Nicholls, white satin with cherry and jade bead embroidery; Miss Peggy Norton, ' beige georgette; Miss Betty Rutherford, handsome frock of black georgette, lightly embroidered with diamente; Miss Evelyn Sopp, cyclamen georgette; Miss Nanette Mi.nogue, black georgette with circlet of silver beads; Mrs R. L. Ronaldson, black georgette and lace; Mrs J. Worgan, blue georgette veiled with gold lace; Miss Nancye le Cren, black georgette inset primrose lace mounted on primrose georgette; Mrs T. Milliken, black taffeta with yoke and hem of black georgette, brightened with handsome coloured motifs; Miss Betty Oram (Dunedin), beautiful frock of green ring velvet made with smart coatee of pat- . terned velvet to tone; Mrs A. B. Edwards, black georgette with yoke of pale pink; Mrs W. G. Rutherford, white georgette with skirt embroidered with silver; Miss Nesta Murphy, black taffeta with petalled skirt; Miss Billie Allen, pale pink georgette; Mrs Lance. Stevens, gold lace and georgette; Mrs Gordon Gunn, rose pink faconne; Miss Gertrude Browne, green georgette, embroidered in silver; Miss M. Bossum, pale lilac faconne; Miss Beryl Wildermoth, cyclamen georgette; Miss Edna Miles, pink taffeta with flounces of gold lace; Miss Stella Edwards, flame georgette with . gaily-coloured appliqued motifs.

FANCY DRESS PARTY. There was a large attendance at the Waimairi School fancy dress party held in the Papanui, Memorial Hall last night. Well over a hundred children appeared in fancy dress, and the judges, Dr. and"Mrs' C." Stringer, had & difficult task in reaching their decisions. During the evening items were given by pupils from the. ■schools,-" and Miss Marion Grose's" dancing pupils. The prizes wefeV awarded as follows : Girls—Waimairi scholars: Most original dress; Ruby Peters> (Snowball) I,' Joyce Moore (Danger;;Signa;l) 2; best: faiicy dniss, Hazel Lahdoi ■ (Merry-go^ Ada Menzies <Chan|7deer|, Jean iGjpspn,: {Brown, per Parcel) 1, Doris RaHiray-(Gran--' ose Lids)'2; Boys: Most original dress, David Davidson (Parson) 1, Roy Smith (Scarecrow) 2; best fancy dress, Tom Doon (Indian) 1, Ray Beaton (Tramp) 2; cheapest dress, Drew Rennie (Flour Sack) 1, G. Morrison (Three Castles) 2. Open Classes—Girls: Most original dress, Lola Blyth (Hawaiian) 1, Elaine Cumming (Bride) 2; best fancy dress, Norma Smith and Dot Grose and Bridegroom) 1, Gertie Reynolds (Circus Girl) 2; cheapest dress, June Hamilton (Reckitt's Blue) 1, Rhona Mulholland (Red Cracker) 2; best fancy dress (under 6 years), Rhona Mo Kenzie (Fairy) 1; special prize for youngest competitor, Shirley Gee. Boys: Terry Gee (Irishman) 1, Frarik Coleby (Butcher) 2; best fancy dress, Lawrence McCartney (Chinese) 1, Sefton Tillman (Cowboy) 2; cheapest dress, Allan Holland (Boxer) 1, Ken Smitfh (Mechanic) 2; best fancy dress, under" six years, Bobby Dodgson (Indian).

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. A very enjoyable party was given in the Tennyson street Congregational Church Hall by Mrs M. Ward to celebrate the coming-of-age of her daughter, Muriel. The hall and supper tables were artistically decorated. The usual toasts were honoured. Musical items were given by Miss L. Dobbs and Mr R. Griffiths. Miss 0. Heath and Miss P. Boon acted as accompanists. Competitions were won. by Mrs Carlisle, Miss I. Leach. Miss K. Younger, Mr D. Champion, Mr R. Bagot, and Mr R. Auderson, Amongst those present were: —Mrs M. Ward, Mr and Mrs T." Carlisle, Mr and Mrs F. Thiele, Mr. and Mrs G. Robinson and Miss Jean Robinson, Mr and Mrs P. Lewis, Mr and Mrs H. Dawrant, Mr J. McWhirter, Mrs A. Lumsden, Mrs A. Ward (West Coast), Misses M. Ward, J. Lumsden, M. Dawrant, I. Leaeh, P. Boon, K. Younger, L. Dobbs. P. Marshall, A. SutclOfe. E. Sutcliffe, R. Heath, 0. Heath, F. Parsonage, M. Carlisle, M. Thiele, E. Burgess, E. Bullen, E. Peters. B. Aconrt. F. Gill, E. Best. B. Currie (West Coast), G. McCaw, Messrs L. Thiele, R. Bagot, J. Dawrant, S. Reidman, R. Anderson, C. Reece, D. Champion, G. Ellis, E. Good. R. Bullen, I. Harris, B. Carlisle. R. Griffiths, L. Berry, and Frank Carlisle.

CABARET INTERNATIONAL. The preparations for to-morrow's Cabaret International are well advanced, and the cheeriest of evenings should result. A Barbary Band, an ovster buffet, and an attraction de luxe imported direct from; the Cabaret Josephine Baker, Paris, are alone sufficient to ensure success, but, placed in an atmosphere of gay and rollicking cosmopolitanism, a handsome cheque should be assured to that most splendid organisation—the Plunket Society* In addition to the now few tickets remaining for general sale it is understood a limited number have been put aside for purchase by visiting and country dancers.

"Cat" is now adjudged too difficult to spell for New York school children under nine years of age. They will be limited to "at," "if," "it," "as," and such words.