New Zealanders Presented At Third Court

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7193, 27 June 1933, Page 2

New Zealanders Presented At Third Court

LONDON, May IS. Tic third Court; of llio season was held at Buckingham Palace last evening by tlio Queen alone, in the absence of the King, wliohq attack of rheumatism in tho shoulder lies proveittcd him bearing the weight of uniform. Tho Duke of York noted tin ohcorf, to tho Queen In tho procession to tho ballroom, and other# In Dm Royal circlo woro the Diioliens of York, Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught, and. tho Marchioness of Milford Haven.

Tho Qnoon was in a gown of oilvor Ituno delicately embroidered with diamante and small pearls. Tho train of valuable lace wan lined with silver. Tho Duchess of York wore a simple princess dress of heavy while satin and chiffon embroidered with diamante. The satin train, arranged from the shoulders, was similarly embroidered. Lady Hardwicko was among the countesses summoned to attend. Some members of the general company havo interest for New Zealanders. They included:—

Lady Myers (Auckland), who presented her two daughters “on their marriage.” , Lady Myers was in blue georgette embroidered with diamante. Her train was of Brussels lace and georgette. Mrs Itoss Lowe (nco Eilecno Myers) was in pale blue satin Byzantine, with train of chiffon velvet to match, embroidered with silver. Mrs John Myers (nee Barbara Myers) was in her wedding gown of deep cream satin bcaute, with train of Old Brussels lace.

Lady Churstou, presented “on her marriage’’ by her mother, Mrs AY. B. Du Pro, wore her wedding gown of while tulle, embroidered wi-tlr lookingglass stones in star shape, and a train of silver tissue. Mrs Du Pro was in soft grey craquelle crepe, brocaded with silver.

Lady AValerau was in a simple gown of white satin, with train to match. She carried a bouquet of orchids.

Lady Halsey was in black mousselino velvet and white satin, with a

draped bodico of. antique Honiton lace. The old family train of early eighteenth century needlework in a design of toscs and foliage, in chenille, was on a white satin ground. Mrs Irven AA r . Raymond (Invercargill), who presented her . youngest daughter, Mrs Charles Connell, “‘on her marriage,” w r as in a handsome black gown with train and lace, and carried a bouquet of crimson roses. Mrs Connell was in a very becoming shade of pastel green satin, with train to correspond.