Mainly For Women

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 266, 24 October 1935, Page 10

Mainly For Women

-By

Penelope

THE RED CROSS BALL

Gaiety and Brilliance VICE-REGAL PATRONAGE A distinct atmosphere of gaiety pervaded the Hastings Assembly Hall last eveuiug, when the Hawke’s Bay branch of the Red Cross Society held a brilliant aud most successful ball, which was honoured by the presence of their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Galway. Glorious decorations, brilliant in colour, and artistic in effect completely transformed the hall, the colour scheme being chiefly in Ted and white, symbolic of the Red Cross. Overhead, standing out against the white ceiling, was a huge red cross illuminated by masses of tiny red lights, and at intervals all over the ceiling were tiny white lights and silvery stars. During the dances the larger lights were turned off, giving a more subdued effect. Round the walls at intervals were jardinieres of large red and white paper poppies intertwined with delicate maple leaves and bamboo, while between these were hung posters depicting the aims of the Junior Red Cross movement. The upstairs balcony was outlined with feathery greenery and at the end of the hall was hung a red and white cross with clusters of red and white poppies on either side. The orchestral dais was placed at the side of the hall and was decorated to tone with the whole scheme. An excellent programme of dance music was played by Les Henry’s orchestra, which responded willingly to insistent encores. i I COMFORTABLE LOUNGE. Special attention had been paid to the arrangement and decoration of the stage which was transformed into an attractive lounge, easy chairs and furnishings having been lent by Messrs Christie’s. A most artistic effect was achieved with the flowers, masses of pink azaleas and green maple leaves being arranged at the footlights, while, from clusters of the same blossoms, stood stately palms lent by W. H. Walker and Sons. Here and there were occasional tables and stands with large bowls of glorious multi-coloured blossoms, delicate blue tingitane, ranunculi, azaleas and poppies, interspersed with dark maple leaves and prunus foliage. The decorative scheme had been cleverly executed with such splendid results by Mrs Selwyn Averill, Mrs R. Cashmore, Mrs A. D. Morris and Miss Audrey McLeod. The decoration of the supper-room was strikingly beautiful and most effective, the whole scheme being in accordance with the symbolic colouring of red and white. The table arranged for their Excellencies was a very artistic achievement. The huge central silver bowl held exquisite red tulips, roses and anemones with white lilac and maidenhair fern. On either side was a tiny floating bowl of red roses and white camellias with fern, while at either end of the table were crystal bowls of red roses, sweet peas with lily of the valley and white lilac. On the other tables were crystal bowls and tall crystal vases of lovely red and white flowers and fern. The floral scheme was most beautifully carried out and reflected the greatest credit on those responsible for this artistic work—Mrs J. Landels, Mrs R. Nairn and Miss Philippa Nairn and Mrs Crystall. The delicious savoury supper, which was very much enjoyed by all was in the hands of Mrs Balharry, of the Pasadena tearooms. A most energetic committee was responsible for the organisation of the ball and much planning and careful execution assured perfection in every detail. The committee comprised:— Mrs T. H. Lowry (organiser), Miss E M. King (Napier). Mrs T. A. Hill, Mrs J. B. Pickering, Mrs R. Nairn, Mrs R. Cashmore, Mrs J. Landels, Mrs Cater, Mr and Mrs Selwyn -Averill, Mr A. E. Bedford (Napier), Mr J. N. Runciman (Napier), Mr W. B. Hobbs, Mr A. .T. Manson, Mr G. C. Tripe, Mr H. E. Grainger (secretary). LORD GALWAY’S ARRIVAL. I The arrival of their Excellencies I.ord and Lady Galway, was awaited with the very keenest anticipation and their Excellencies entrance was hcraldI ed by the National Anthem. They then inspected the Guard of Honour formed by two ranks of Red Cross V.A.D.’s in uniform. Their Excellencies, who were accompanied by Mr and Mrs E. J. Herrick and Sir Standish O’Grady Roche, were met by Mr A. I. Rainbow, deputyMayor, and Mrs Rainbow, Mrs T. H. Lowry, Mr Barton Hobbs, Mr A. E. Bedford and Miss E. M. King. The Vice-Regal party then proceeded to the stage, where the members of the committee were presented to their Excellencies. Lady Galway wore an exquisite gown of softest pink windswept souple satin, i lie skirt trained and the corsage having a softly draped neckline finished with handmade flowers in palest pink Her cape was pointed at the edge and caught at one side with two circular diamond clasps, and her sash was of silver lame and pink satin. She wore a necklace of diamonds. Mrs T. H. Lowry, wore a gown of burgundy mariette, the cape sleeves edged with wide bands of musquash fur and the corsage finished with a tied effect and diamond brooch. Her shoulder spray was of cyclamen and auricula with maidenhair fern. Mrs A. I. Rainbow’s gown of blue needlerun lace had a draped corsage caught at each side of the front with diamante clasp and th® cowled back was I

finished with, blue velvet reaching to the. hem of the trained skirt.

Mrs E. J. Herrick wore a gown of black souple satin, the skirt trained and the corsage slashed at the back. The long sash was lined with ivory and she wore a necklace of pearls. Miss E. M. King, wore a gown of black mariette fashioned with cape sleeves and finished at the neck with a vivid spray.

Mrs Selwyn Averill, cafe an lait needlerun lace, the corsage caught with tete de negre velvet continuing down the back to form a long sash. Mrs R,. Nairn, black crepe romaine, the skirt trained and the corsage, with eape sleeves, beautifully embossed with diamante.

Mrs R. Cashmore, blue crepe romaine, flowered in deeper blue and red, the skirt trained and the corsage prettily draped and caught at the neck with a long diamante clasp. Mrs I'. A. Hill, black niarocain gown with relief of beige at the neck and a coatee of black panne velvet. Mrs J. B. Pickering, resida green needlerun lace, with narrow flared epaulettes and the corsage finished with handmade gold flowers over the shoulders. Mrs H. E. Grainger, black georgette frock and coatee, the neck and belt caught with brilliant clasps. Mrs A. J. Manson, black needlcrun lace trained gown with a corsage spray of hand-made flowers in black and gold. Mrs McClurg, black ninon flow'ered in cherry and green with long sleeves and corsage trimming in black. Mrs W. F. Collings, black needlerun lace and georgette with a shoulder spray of green and pink flowers. THE DEBUTANTE. The only debutante was Miss Marjorie Douglas, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Douglas, of Napier. Her gown was of ivory crepola, the skirt having a wide flounce lined with gold lame below the knees. The corsage was fashioned on fitting lines and finished in front with a large gold bow and gold kid shoes were worn. Her posy was in pink and apricot tones with rosebuds, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. During the eveidng Mr. A. J. Manson acted as M.C. A most attractive ballet, “A Snow Legend,” in colourful costumes, was cleverly executed by the pupils of Miss Jean Ballantyne, and was very much enjoyed. Dainty snow-ball revellers danced into the hall wearing white frocks, with frilled skirts edged with cherry and scattered with silver. Their silver halos had cherry streamers and each reveller had a snow-ball. With them came the snow man, all in white, and riding on a blue and silver sledge. The ice-maidens, who danced a charming ballet, wore white flowing gowns be-sprinkled with silver. The whole effect was most delightful and the dancing splendid. Those taking part were: Snow-ball Revellers, Misses Hilary Kendall, Nola Marshall, Rita and Ina Parkinson, Pat and Luev Cassin, Doris Price, Phyllis Smith, 'Betty Sharp, Bertha Mason, Peggy Hall, Betty Wilson; the Snow Man, Miss Valda Sutton; three IceMaidens, Misses Bay Seton, Fay Hall and Betty Ros’. THE FROCKING. Among those present were Mrs. Erie Nelson, shell-pink cobweb lace, the corsage draped in front and finished with a pink spray and a cape at the back. Mrs. R. Lowry, black, cherry and white floral ninon, the skirt trained and the nckline cowled at the back. Mrs. Forbes McHardy, marina-green coin-spotted cire satin, the slashed cor. sage at the back finished with a bertha effect. Mrs. Percy Hunter, black panne velvet trained gown with corsage trimming in green. Mrs. A. H. Hope, natier-blue needle, run lace with narrow flared epaulettes and a large gold bow at the back. Mrs. Crystall (Taihape), deep fuchsia crepe satin, the skirt flared from the waist Mrs. E. Loisel (Gisborne), trained 'gown of fleurita in vivid shades on a black background. Mrs. Jack Chambers, black and white crepola patterned in a vivid cherry and green tulip design and a posy in the same shades finishing the corsage. Mrs. T. C. Lowry, deep cherry crepola, the corsage finished with a diamond clasp and natural corsage spray. Mrs. Dudley Newbigin, black and white patented mariette with a large floral design in vivid cherry, and the skirt trained. Mrs. J. J. Gatenby, black crepe romaine gown the corsage finished with a long bertha collar of carickmacross lace. Mrs. R. Mackenzie, moonlight blue chiffon, the skirt trimmed with narrow frills and a narrow frill outlining the neck. Mrs. W. Harding, back mariette with brilliant corsage trimming and a lily of the valley shoulder spray. Mrs. A. D. Morris, green taffetas, the neckline edged with a frill and a frill trimming the trained skirt. Mrs. H. Holderness, black Chantilly lace, the skirt flounced and corsage trimmed with georgette. Mrs. G. Rochfort, natiier-blue needle, run lace fashioned with long sleeves finished with a flared frill. Mrs. P. F. Wall, black crepola, the skirt trained and a square neckline, cherry velvet coatee. Mrs. J. L. .Masterton, black cherry, blue and green fleurita the neckline softly cowled at the back and a natural posy in front. Mrs. A. P. White, honey coloured mariette, the skirt trained and crossover corsage finished with a spray of lily of the valley Mrs. Selwyn Chambers, cocowoodbrown mariette, the corsage beautifully beaded in silver Mrs. H. W. C. Baird, silvery grey lace and georgette, the corsage finished with a bow of palest pink velvet. Mrs. R. Absolum, blue, pink and white fleurita, with a sash of blue tied at the back with long ends. Mrs. Lindsay Gordon, black chiffon with slashed cape sleeves and white flower finishing the neck. .Mrs. Jack Roach, back and white patterned crepe suede, with a high neckline, and at the waist a twisted girdle in dull red. Mrs. S. Wickeus, ivory Chantilly lac*,

the skirt composed of net frills from knee to hem. Mrs. W. .Heffernan, floral mariette in tones of deep apricot and grey, with cape. Miss Shena White, shell-pink silver threaded cotelle, the skirt trained and a silver sash. Miss Mary van Asch, ivory needlerun lace frock and cape, the corsage caught with a diamante clasp. Miss Margaret Bell, blue matelasse, the neckline edged with a flared frill. Miss .Mary Wall ivory taffetas, the bertha effect caught in front with a diamante clasp and a large bow at the back. Miss Diana Hunter, green organdie, the skirt trimmed with frilled circles and hand embroidery. Miss Margaret Pattison, black panne velvet, a gold clasp at each shoulder and gold sash. Miss Audrey McLeod, marina-green silver threaded cotelle, the skirt trained and pleating finishing the shoulders. Miss Mary Rainbow, ivory satin, with circles trimming the corsage, and a trained skirt. Miss Joyce Nolan (Wairoa), floral ninon in shades of blue, pink and green, the neckline cut high m front and draped at the back. Miss Margaret Glenny, blue needlerun lace with frills of taffetas at the hem and over the shoulders. Miss Joan Hobson, floral ninon frock with flared epaulettes finishing the shoulders. Miss Molly Jefferd, black silver threaded colette, the draped neckline trimmed with black panne velvet. Miss Janet Knight (Dannevirke), black taffetas, the skirt flaring from tne waist to form a train, and a brilliant belt clasp. Miss Shona Williams (Gisborne), palest blue taffetas with waterfall frills up the skirt and the corsage slightly ruched in front. Miss Barbara Kemp (Gisborne) palest pink crepola, with cape effect forming a revered neckline at the back. Miss Pat Hoadley, ivory silver threaded satin, the corsage finished with richlieu pearl clasps on the shoulders . Miss Jocelyn Grieve, periwinkle-blue taffetas, having frills at th e hem and over the shoulders. Miss Nancy Georgetti, cherry- taffetas, the shoulders finished with a ruched frill and a frill at the hem. Miss Molly Russell, floral chiffon in yellow, cherry and green shades. Miss Gwen Nelson, blue embossed chiffon with a cape effect at the back of the corsage. Miss Marjorie Gillies, palest pink taffetas with a diamante clasp finishing the neck in front and silver shoulder straps. Miss Joan Reed, green taffetas, the square neckline edged with a double row of frills. Miss Elizabeth Murphy (Gisborne), black mariette, the neckline cut high in front and caught with a long diamante clasp. Miss Valerie Harding, ivory net embroidered in pink, the skirt frilled, and a pink sash. Miss Frances Mitchell, blue crepe suede, the corsage slashed at the back, and puffed sleeves. Miss Molly Smith (Gisborne) palest pink chiffon flowered in deeper pink with frills at the neck and a deep pink sash. Miss Philippa Nairn, old gold chiffon, the skirt trained and neckline in front edged with hand-made flowers in the same material. Miss Hazel Chambers, mushroompink needlerun lace, with diamante shoulder clasps and a pleated bow hi the, front. Miss Gladys Hardy, floral mariette in vivid tones, the neckline cowled at the back and the skirt trained. Miss Marjorie Ebbett, black crepola flowered in palest blue, the cowl neckline caught with a diamante clasp. Miss Nell Bayley, back needlerun lace with draped neckline at the back and an ostrich feather fan. Miss 0. Hunter, silver lame with shoulder bow and sash of cherry velvet. Miss G. Wynyard, lime-green silver threaded chiffon, the neckline cowled at the back. Miss Antoinette Wilder, vivid patterned crepe suede having a square neckline and narrow epaulettes. Miss Margaret Smith (Wanganui), floral ceepe fleurita with shoulder straps of black and a red and white corsage spray. Miss Gay Knight (Dannevirke), black and white patterned ninon, the high neckine finished with a vivid posy and the skirt trained. Miss B. Vallance (Masterton), shellpink silver threaded cotelle,, and a pale pink ostrich feather fan. Miss Marie Davies, ivory cotelle, silver threaded, and the corsage, cowled back and front beaded with crystal beads. Miss Mary Murphy (Gisborne), black taffetas, the shoulder straps having a slashed effect at the back. Miss Bowman, black georgette finished at the back with a bow of pink velvet. Miss P. von Dadelszen, deepest bronze-green suede crepe with sash of golden yellow crepe. Miss I. Holderness, shaded pink French net with bertha effect caught in front with a posy of hand-made shaded flowers. Miss June Burton, ivory taffetas, having slashed puff sleeves, and a lily of the valley corsage spray. Miss M. MacFarlane, bronze-green taffetas spotted in gold and having offshoulder epaulettes. Miss Jean Wilson, green taffetas, the skirt trained, and cape sleeves. Miss Sheila Graham, black cherry and white figured silk with high neckline in trout and a Mack sash. Miss Audrey Hickes, moonlight-blue crepola, the skirt trained and finished with tniv frills Aliss Jean Amnffr, black suede crepe with cherry inset in ths corsage and cherry spray. Miss Enid Twigg, apricot suede crepe flowered in shades rf violet and the neckline caught at each side with a brilliant clasp. Miss Ceeila Pharazyn (Dannevirke! ivory satin having a draped neckline finished with jade clasps Miss Sheila McGregor, old ivory chiflon. the cape edged with a narrow frill, and a sash of green. Miss Bettv Shedd, cherrv ninon with di:i|>ed corsage and sash of gold. Hiss Alix Rochfort, apple-green matelasse, the skirt and cape sleeves trim- ■ med with friljs. I