ENJOYABLE DANCE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22860, 15 October 1937, Page 4

ENJOYABLE DANCE

THE NATIONAL PARTY REMUERA COMMITTEE FIRST FUNCTION OF SERIES Tho National Party's colours of red, white and blue were effectively incorporated in the decorations at tho Rialto ballroom last night when the first ball held by the Reiinicra committee of the party took place there. A large placard bearing the words "Welcome" in crimson and silver letters was supended from the ceiling at the entrance and the supper tables, which were set out in the lounge downstairs, were attractively decorated with alternate tall and low bowls of mixed red, white and blue flowers. The ballroom was festooned with balloons and streamers, while bowls of arum lilies and azaleas were placed at the far end. v The guests were received by the president of the committee, Miss P. H. King, who, in a brief speech, explained that the object of the ball, which was the first of a series of social functions, was to bring the younger people into active co-operation with the committee. She extended a special welcome to Mrs. P. Endean, wife of the local member, aud read a telegram from Mr. Endean, who,was unable to be present. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. Endean, who was wearing a frock of cinnamon lace and a brown fur wrap. Miss "King was in a frock of cream taffetas patterned with flowers. Among those present were: —Mrs. Errcl Hay, who wore a frock of black |ing velvet and gold lame; Mrs. G. t Curtis, in black taffetas; Mrs. S. A. Burt, black coin-spotted net; Mrs. H. G. Bell, Jblack satin beaute with a sequin-embroidered yoke; Mrs. F. J. Cox, flame cloque; Mrs. Mervvn Alison, midnight blue satin striped with fiver; Mrs. Butterworth, black Chanlly lace; Mrs. H. Bayly, parma-violet crepe suede; Mrs. W. Kenderdine, black angelskin lace; Mrs. L. Frith, Black panne velvet and silver lame; Jtfrs. E. Beale, black Chantilly lace; Mrs! M. A. King, wine chiffon velvet; Mrs. M. Knight.cigar brown chenille georgette; Mrs. P. Todd, beige souple satin: Mrs. Lyall Tinling, white Crinkled crepe; Mrs. G. H. Anderson, qherry-crepe suede;. Sirs. H. J. Mills, midnight blue cloque; Mrs. A. 1. Grundy, eau de nil taffetas; Mrs. M.« A. Pattison, sapphire blue cire satin; Mrs. Amos Thompson, daffodil panne velvet. / , . " Miss M. Henderson wore white crinkled crepe patterned with blue flowers; Miss Betty Sloman, white souple satin; Miss Lorna Frith, marine blue taffetas; Miss Jean Knight, cream jewelled crepe; Miss Joyce Winstone, cyclamen georgette; Miss Dorothy mnstone, cream floral pebble crepe; Miss Joyce Harrowell. Saracen red headed georgette; Miss I». Simmonds, Chinese red cire satin and silver lame; Miss N. Luxmore, cameo pink cloaue; Miss Dorothv Will, black ring velvet; Miss Jndy Clarkspn, lettuce green taffetas; Miss Joyce Edwards, black taffetas.