AT AERO BALL

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 169, 12 April 1930, Page 23

AT AERO BALL

An aero ball held in Hastings the other evening was largely attended. The walls of the assembly hall were covered with clumps of lightsome-looking bamboo and the stage front was clustered with hydrangeas and autumn-tinted foliage most skilfully arranged. The steps leading on to the stage were decorated each side with massed flowers. The stage itself was arranged as a lounge with carpets and easy chairs. The orchestral dais was similarly decorated with hydrangeas and lovely foliage. The supper-room tables were very pretty with bowls and vases of many autumn-tinted flowers, backed with foliage. Among those present were: Sir An drew Russell, president; the Right Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs. Coates, the latter wearing a frock of pale buttercup georgette, with the lower section dipping gracefully all round. A spray of flowers adorned one side and gold brocade shoes were worn. Mr. H. M. Campbell, M.P., and Mrs. Campbell, who was wearing a model frock of black and silver. Captain G. Steddman, of Wellington, and Mrs. Steddman, who wore a black model frock. Miss A. Clifford, of Christchurch, who wore a cherry-red and white floral ninon, with coatee to match. Miss S. Bennett, of Blenheim, who wore black floral taffetas, smartly fashioned, the bodice finished with a net vestee. Captain W. S. Bloomfield, of Auckland, Captain Seabrook (Auckland), Captain (Saunders (Auckland),'Lieut. D. Allen (Auckland), Captain Buckley (Sockburn), Captain S. Burrell (Sockburn), Captain J. Mercer (Canterbury), Flying Officer E. G. Olsen (Hastings), Flying Officer H. Keith (New Plymouth), Mr. Hamish Armstrong (Akitio), Mr. D. Mill (Auckland), Mr. G. Firth (Auckland), Mr. E. Boucher (Auckland), Mr. W. Taylor (Canterbury), Mr. F. R. Dix (Marlborough), Captain J. D. Hewitt

The mode to-day is as much a matter of fabric as of line, and in many cases the really chic effect of a new model can only be achieved in the new fabric for which it was designed. Agnes Samson, Customhouse Quay, features Afternoon Dresses of beauty and elegance. A Marine Blue Moire with the Princess line has a row of buttons down the back, a wide soft draped belt finished with a bow, and a narrow tie with the ends caught in a diamante clasp. An attractive dress of chocolate flaminga with a white pin spot has'a flared skirt which droops at both sides. The high waist belt is finished with an enamel buckle. The Princess line of a frock of black satin beante has a sideway drape and curved lines of scallops. The flat collar, cuffs and jabot are closely beaded in scarlet and white. —Advt. Women ordering tweeds for coats should see they buy the newest designs and colours, also that the quality is the best. It makes all the difference to the appearance of the finished garment, and above all get an expert to design and cut your coat. Cooper’s, Wanganui, will give you satisfaction. —Advt.

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