Brilliant Scene at Polo Ball

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 74, 28 March 1936, Page 15

Brilliant Scene at Polo Ball

Gay Social Function at Feilding

Splendidly organised by the Feilding and Rungitikei Polo Clubs tho ball held last evening in the Drill Hall, Feilding, marked in brilliant fashion tho opening of tho dancing season in this district and provided a dolightful social occasion for tho visiting polo players and their friends. Although it is six yoars since a polo tournament has been hold at Feilding, the ball was eagerly anticipated as a feature of tournament week with pleasant memories of previous happy gatherings. Visitors were present from all over tho North Island and a gay crowd thoroughly onjoyed dancing to the latest numbers contributed by Gedson’s Aces. Tho frocks of tho womenfolk were dazzingly beautiful, in a bewildering variety of colours, with rich silks, satins and velvets and many of tho glittering new materials making a delightful spectacle. It was noticeable that most of the frocks had trains, and there was the- contrast of the slimfitting styles and tho bouffant frocks so becoming to the very young.

Polo Association, and Mrs Levin, the latter wearing a distinctive frock of blackberry marocain with large chrysanthemum spray and pale pink ostrich feather capo; Mr and Mrs D. Riddiford (Wairarapa), Mrs Riddiford's trained frock being of parakeet satin beauto with which she wore a cape of tullo in tho same shade. Miss Eiddiford woro black and white polka dot organdie, Miss P. Eiddiford being in pink flat crepe. Three pretty maids had chosen this ball to make their bow to society. Thoy were:— Miss Margaret Luxmoore, of Feilding, who wore a rucked frock of poarltintod brocaded taffeta with gold sequin skouldor straps and butterfly bow with long cuds. She wore a bandeau matching her frock and carried a bouquet of sunset roses and maidenhair fern.

Miss Mary Matthews, of Palmerston North, woro pale pink satin with deep flouneo and epaulettes of embossed net, her bouquet being of pink rosebuds, begonias, carnations and maiden-hair fern.

r Canopied in blue and white the colours of the New Zealand Polo Association, the hall presented a charming appearance. Conspicuous on the walls, which wore panelled in white and gold, were tho shields of the various polo clubs surmounted with crossed polo sticks. Over festoons of lycopodium alternated red, green and amber lights right round the hall and from the peak of the canopy were suspended coloured lanterns in blue and gold and clusters of fairy lamps intertwined with lycopodiums. Tho stage was comfortably furnished as a drawing-room with easy chairs on cosy carpets and lovely brass bowls in which had been artistically arranged dahlias and zinnias in rich autumn tones enhanced with the foliage of gclder Toses arid a background of bamboo. Wide steps fully carpeted gave easy access to the drawing-room. The dais for tho musicians erected in one corner of the hall, was banked with hydrangeas in varying pastel shades. Leading off from the hall were two large marquees, one of which wag arranged as a lounge and gaily decorated with largo bowls of African marigolds and autumn foliage, hydrangeas and delphinurns with clumps of bamboo, palms and fern. In the socond marquee claret cup was served in a setting of hydrangeas, Michaelmas daisies and greenery. Jn the supper Toom the long tables were centred with crystal and brass bowls of rich toned dahlias, zinnias, pompom dahlias and autumn foliage, with here and there flat bowls of the same gay blooms, and here the guests wore , regaled with every conceivable savoury, also delicacies of the sweet

Miss Patricia Fitzgerald, of Feilding, was in ivory taffeta cloque, with Grecian sleeves and high neckline niched and finished with silver lame buttons. The train was rucked to the skirt and she carried an ostrich feather fan.

Mrs C. Luxmoore, accompanied her daughter wearing black lace. Mrs B. Cousins (Colyton), who brought Miss Matthews, w r ore navy lace, and Mrs Fitzgerald, who presented her daughter, was in black georgette and lace.

Members of the ball committee who had worked enthusiastically to ensure the enjoyment of their guests were:— Mr 3 Bex AlcKelvio (Parewanui), in figured marocain; Mrs N. J. Short (Waituna), in black panne velvet and silver lame; Mrs K. Little, black and gold checked taffeta lame; Mrs J. Graham, mist-bluo crepo de soir, whito fur coat; Miss Joan Cousins (Waiata), magnolia lace with marina green sash: Miss P. Levin (Feilding), honey beige lace with lamo thread; Miss Cynthia Wilson (Bulls), ivory net with goid thread, gold lame and blue and blue sash; Mrs Z. Stalker, the very efficient secretary, who woro silver groy satin with brocaded lamo coat; also Messrs E. McKelvio, N. J. Short, Quentin Wilson and E. Cousins (Waiata). The decorations, which were so much admired, had been carried out by Mesdames A. Anderson and C. V. Broad, Mr and Mrs G. Mcßeth, together with committee members.

Others present were:— Airs Forbes Mcllardy (“Arainoana,” Waipawa), green coir-spot taffeta; Mrs Donald Cameron ( ‘Glendhu,” Wairarapa), white crepe suede, with shoulder spray of homes; Miss Eleanor McHardy (Waipawa), ivory embossed windswept satin with silver trimmings; Aliss Giescn (Dannevirke), green cloque and gold lame; Mrs J. Perry, powder-blue cloque; Mrs H. H. Giosen, green and silver matalasse; Miss Rosa-

variety. The hosts and hostesses were Mr and Airs J. Bradley (Feilding) and Alajor R. Wilson and Miss Jean Wilson (Bulls). Airs Bradley wore a model frock of blackberry embossed chenille velvet, Aliss Wilson wearing powderblue georgette with taffeta cape. Among those present were Air E. L. Levin, president of the Now Zealand

lind Arkwright (Marten), ico-bluo lace, with taffeta sash; Miss Dorothy Hewitt (England), blue flowered taffeta over skirt of tulle, butterfly bow; Mrs Pat Burrell, applo-green cloque with crimson shoulder spray; Mrs H. Hare, printed cropo de chine; Miss McKelvie (Eongotea), black taffeta; Miss M. Palrnor (Hawke’s Bay), printed satin in shades of navy, oyster and roseMiss Beverley Vallanco (Masterton), pink embossed with silver; Mrs S, Jones (Palmerston North), black velvet and diamante; Miss Buth Conway, burgundy broeade; Miss E. Little (Marton), black net and gold lace; Mrs E. Burrell, black cloque with rose; Mrs L. B. Wall (Kairanga), petunia satin with reverse panels, sash caught with oriental clasps; Mrs Cyril King (Palmerston North), daffodil taffota moiro, shoulder spray of roses; Mrs Jack Chambers (Havelock N.), printed silk in tonings of black, scarlet ami green; Mrs B, V. Kedmayno, navj blue spot taffeta, cherry velvet belt; Mrs A. M. Chambers (Havelock N.), black and gold georgette; Miss White (Hastings), black marocain and lace; Miss M. McLean, floral ninon over pink satin; Mrs W. Beedie (Dannevirke), oyster lace; Mrs G. Mcßeth Kimbolton), lotus bud pink suede crepe; Miss Joan Lucas (Masterton), black marietto with black and whito cowl; Mrs. J. Eogers (Turakina), blue silk crepe, knife pleated coat; Miss L. Cornfoot, pink and silver embossed velvet; Miss F. Conxvay (Cheltenham), ivory matalasse with crimson shoulder spray; Miss A. Phillips, Margaret Boso shot taffeta and silver lame; Miss Joan Matthews, rose pink lace with burgundy velvet sash and white fur coat; Miss Marca Bailey, black and silver matalasse, shoulder spray of chrysanthemums; Miss P. Goodbehero, whito organdi embroidered with green; Miss M. Higgic, black marietto and net; Miss M. Bell, pale green chiffon; Miss Elaine Bailey, scarlet crinkled' crepe and silvor lamo; Miss A. Tippet (Te Awamutu), opal taffeta; Miss Bessio Smith (Woodviilo), limo crepe and green girdle; Miss Jean Beedie (Dannevirke), ciel blue taffeta; Mrs. G. Goodbehero, peacock bluo shot taffeta faille; Mrs. D. Bell, black lace; Miss Betty Hogg (Halcombe), pink moiro bouffant frock; Miss Montgomery (Palmerston North), blue striped velvet and silver lame; Miss Betty Wilson (Wanganui), cream lace and net rainbow taffeta sash; Miss Agnes Boulston, blue floral georgette and embossed net; Mrs. S. M. Slight, black and white marocain with black eire satin; Mrs. E. G. Woollams, black taffeta; Miss Mitty Fryer (Hastings),, green chiffon with silver lame girdle; Miss J. Byan (Wellington), old gold silk crepe; Mrs. Alan Hobson, jade green moire; Mrs. B. McKenzie (Porougahau), rose suede crepe, silver lame rose; Mrs. Dudley Newbiggin (Hastings), printed silk in gay tonings; Mrs. Ralph Jackson (Hunterville), ivory satin and gold lame; Miss Lorna Brodiu (Wellington), amethyst windswept satin; Miss D.. Shannon (Waituna West), white matalasse with silver finishings; Miss Sylvia Cousins, flowered marocain with sapphire blue velvet; Miss Buth White (Eketahuna), frilled parchment net with gold lame girdle; Mrs. D. C. Cullinane, figured taffeta in tonings of lemon, black and cherry; Mrs. McNair Thomson (Levin), whito frilled taffeta; Miss Sheila Butler (Auckland), pink and whito diagonal striped crinkled organdie; Mrs. E. Linklater (Colyton), black ottoman silk with silver; Miss A. Caldwell, maize moire and gold lame; Mrs. Walter White (Eketahuna), pink corded satin; Miss Roma McClure, plaid taffeta; Miss Nancy Morton (Banghvahia), pink cropo suede with lame coat; Miss Betty Durrant (Taihape), Danube blue suede crepe; Miss A. Elierrn, cherry matalasse; Mrs. E, E, Short (Cheltenham), angelskin lace, golden velvet collar; Mrs. J. Eamsden (Pohangina), ivory satin, white girdle; Miss Barbara Kebbell (Alfredton), shot taffeta; Mrs. C. G. C. Dermer (Cheltenham), beige lace; Mrs. K. Saimond, bluo coir spot taffeta, with cherry velvet sash; Miss Nellie Benge (Wanganui), Marina blue lace and georgette; Mrs. J. C. Hill, mulberry lace; Mrs. C. Williamson (Waituna), peacock bluo shot taffota; Miss Jean Spilman (Palmerston North), eau-de-nil Roman crepe; Miss Shirley Fannin (Palmerston North), whito matalasse and silver lame; Miss Myrtle Clark, daffodil lace with ruched bertha; Mrs. W. W. Wilson (Bulls), burgundymoire velvet, pink flowers; Miss E. Redwood, Sahara crepe suede; Miss Goodwin (Palmerston North), blue satin; Miss M. Mortland (Palmerston North), trained frock of black taffeta; Mrs. Bevington Jones, silver lame; Miss Beth Parkes (Palmerston North), silver lame and net; Miss Joan Harper, ivory brocade bouffant frock; Miss M. Brice (Marton), pink floral georgette; Mrs. E. Collins (Wanganui), floral georgette; Miss B. Brovvnjohn (Palmerston North), black net and gold velvet; Miss J. Reid (Palmerston North), peach taffeta cloque.