NAVY LEAGUE EVENING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19924, 18 April 1928, Page 7

NAVY LEAGUE EVENING.

The Devonport sub-branch of the Navy League opened its season last evening with a social gathering held in the Devonport Hall, at which members of the league, the officers of the Philomel, and other visitors were entertained. The hall was artistically decorated with pale pink chrysanthemums, and rows of streamers were strung from the walls, falling in graceful loops from .the large paper bell suspended from the ceiling. Supper was served by the ladies of the committee, who were as follows:—Mrs. Farquhurson, who wore a frock of peacock satin and gold lace inset; Mrs. R. L. Cleveland, frock of'salmon pink georgette heavily beaded in crystal and silver'; Mrs. Bullimore, cyclamen georgette with silver lace overdress; Mrs. R. Lucas, scarlet crepe do chine with steel beading; Mrs. Melvin, black crepe de chine with rhinestone trimming ; Miss M. Wyatt, black georgette and lace; Miss N. Aldridgo, turquoise geprgette and taffeta; Miss A. Johnston, salmon taffeta; Miss P. Redmond, pink taffeta; Miss L. Casbilt. duchess blue taffeta; Miss Purcei, black chenille; Miss Melville, old gold salin; Miss J. Lunn, mauve crepe do chine; Miss Stratton', sage green georgette. br - other visitors present were: —Mrs. E. Aldridge, black embroidered georgette; Mrs. A. Lang, peacock blue satin and silver lace; Mrs. R. Hammond, opal georgette; Mrs. Dalton, sea green charmeuso; Mrs. Marchant, black crepe de chine and diamante; Mrs. Fulwell, old gold laco over crepe de chine; Miss Oliver, coral pink panne velvet; Miss Hammond, rose taffeta; Miss B. Rogerson, pale pink and blue brocaded satin; Miss Luxford, ivory crepe do chine and ecru lace; Miss Read, vieux rose taffeta; Miss O. Jackson, petunia georgette Miss Bagnall, apple green chenille; Miss D. Bullimore, uale blue georgette and gold lace; Miss V. Marchant, lime green brocaded satin; Miss 1). Bailey, gold and black satin; Miss G. Purcell, black lace and scarlet embroidery; Miss Tatton, blush pink geoiyette with silver lace: Miss J. Derron, lavender taffeta with Swiss embroidery; Miss Mciv ill, rose crepe de chine. During the .evening Miss Joyce Derran and Miss Dagnal gave a number of enjoyable items.