REGIMENTAL DANCE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 52, 12 February 1934, Page 10

REGIMENTAL DANCE

FUNCTION AT WAIPUKURAU. ENJOYABLE EVENING SPENT. The many guests who attended the military dance in Waipukurau in the Municipal Theatre on Friday, spout u thoroughly enjoyable evening. The red and blue uniforms worn by the officers, intermingling with the many dainty frocks worn, lent a gay note of colour. A great reception was given to Johnny Bed’s Orchestra, all the latest lively music being played. Excellent arrangements had been made for the supper, the dainty fare being supplied by Miss Limbriek, and the long tables were decorated with bowls of many coloured roses.

Officers who were present were: Colonel W. H. Cunningham, D. 5.0., V.D.; Lieutenant ■ Colonel J. L. Saunders, D. 5.0., V. 1).; LieutenantColonel MeCrone, V.L).; Major It. A. Bow, D. 5.0., N.Z.S.G.; Major Conway, N.Z.S.C.; Major A. J. Manson, M.C.; Major J. IL Irving; Captain L. G. Goss, N.Z.S.C.; Captain Frickleton, V.C.; Captain L. W. Andrew, V.C.; Captain A. B. Boss; Captain Bongard, M.C.; Captain W. G. Gentry, N.Z.S.C.; Captain S. Allen, N.Z.S.C.; Captain A. Blackburn; Captain C. M. Williamson; Captain D. Maxwell, N.Z.S.C.; Captain J. G. Nolan; Captain MantellHarding; Captain W. B. Eishcr, N.Z. M.C.

Among those dancing were: Mrs A. J. Manson (Hastings), fully flared frock of black satin; Mrs L. G. Goss (Wellington), floral ninon frock in palo pink and red shades, the skirt much frilled; Mrs A. B. Hoss (Wellington), moulded frock of gold elephant crepe and black velvet shoulder cap; Mrs C. M. Williamson, shell pink satin and pink feather bag; Mrs W. B. Fisher, black lace, the flared skirt finished at hem with ruched taffeta frills; Mrs P. F. Wall, midnight blue flared lace; Mrs H. Peacoek, black lace frock; Mrs A’Deane Tollemache (Takapau), deep red lace with uneven hem line opening over a red silk underslip, matching sleeveless coat; Mrs W. Fleming, Burgundy georgette, with narrow vandyke frills in the full skirt; Mrs V. Bradley, apple green satin, with deep flared hem line; Mrs A. Bathbone (Waipawa), frilly frock of soft black georgette: Mrs IL Parsons, gold and flared frock of black crepe satin with scarlet shoulder posy; Mrs S. Peterkins, lido blue georgette with shoulder strap of blue glass beads; Mrs L. Cutforth, pale pink ninon with floral design in pale blue; Mrs C. J. Williams, floral ninon in grey and pink over pink satin. Mrs J. Winlove, model frock of wino georgette, with deep hem of crinkled wine georgette; Mrs D. Lethbridge (Waipawa), pale pink lace; Mrs G. Sim (Palmerston North), evening ensemble in grey and black floral ninon; Mrs Heal (Wellington), flowered georgette frock in tones of pale pink, rose and green; Mrs T. Sharpin, flame chiffon velvet; Miss Edna Whclch, chocolate brown net, with long white floral spray at neckline; Miss J. Somerwaite, deep blue crinkled satin, velvet coatee to tone; Miss F. Irwin, scarlet georgette; Miss M. Adamson, blue satin; Miss R. Todd, backless frock of white ripple crepe with swathed sash of pale blue and pink shoulder spray; Miss J. Parsons, shell pink and black plaid French organdie; Miss B. Bryce, flounced frock of black lace and red satin shoes; Miss V. Boss, moulded and flared frock of ayster satin with blue shoulder spray; Miss J. Harker, flared frock in a red and rose pink stripe; Miss D. Aldridge, white taffeta with small floral design in pink and blue. Miss E. Whelch, slim-fitting frock of sand-coloured lace relieved with a shoulder spray in dark red; Miss Winlove, black and white satin; Miss B. Black, evening ensemble of apricot georgette flowered in pale pink; Miss G. Haswell, black panne velvet frock with deep hem of black net; Miss W. Cairns, floral ninon frock in grey and black; Miss P. Wright (Wellington), backless frock of white crepe, the gored skirt fully flared; Miss B. Mitchell, black georgette; Miss Bonnighton, frilled frock of old rose shot taffetas; Miss M. Wilson slim-fitting frock of cream pique, sprigged in pink and blue, shoulder frills of white organdie; Miss E. Monckton, sea-green georgette, maroon velvet sash and red shoes; Miss D. Murray, blue floral taffetas with deep flared flounce swathed sash of blue organdie; Miss S. Monckton, black velvet with white organdie shoulder frills; Miss Caskie, blue satin, black and pink floral velvet coatee; Miss I. Beachen, model frock of parchment satin, with bustle effect at back; Miss W. Guthrie (Hastings), white taffeta sprigged in pale blue. Miss G. Ebbctt, parchment satin flowered in saxe blue; Miss 0. McLean, fully flared frock of apricot satin; Miss M. Buchanan (Ongaonga), apple-green lace inset with panels of green georgette; Miss J. Monckton, shell pink elephant crepe, big shoulder bow of pink organdie; Miss 0. Manning, black velvet; Miss Tinney, apricot satin, with narrow hip frill; Miss K. Lethbridge (Waipawa), black taffetas from much Hared; Miss A. Beachen, grey and scarlet silk; Miss D. Schroder, white lace; Miss B. Tully, long full frock of black georgette; Mis s Connor (Wellington), pillar-box red georgette, the skirt prettily frilled; Miss A. Barclay (Wellington), floral georgette in pastel shades, the hem of the full skirt finished with narrow frills; Miss Black, moulded frock of ciel blue satin, the

skirt flared and pin tucked; Miss McLeay, eau-de-nil broderie Anglaise, the short puffed sleeves closely shirred, moulded skirt fully flared; Miss M. Sullivan, royal blue georgette, with shoulder strap of salmon pink velvet; Miss Horton, primrose satin frock with matching shoulder cape, big purple flower at back of cape; Miss I. Fryer, cicl blue crepe satin; Miss V. Rutherford, sky blue taffeta; Miss Kyle, apricot elephant crepe; Miss Hastie, royal blue satin; Miss H. Matthews, applegreen georgette, flowered in pale pink apple blossoms; Miss I’. Pickett (Waipawa), pa'J salmon pink lace.