FRENCH CRUISER

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22976, 2 March 1938, Page 5

FRENCH CRUISER

OFFICERS ENTERTAINED RECEPTION AND DANCE CLUB AND LEAGUE COMBINE The commander of the French cruiser Jeanne d'Arc, and his officers were entertained at a reception and dance in the Lewis Eadv Hall last night, given by the presidents and committees of the Navy League and the Auckland French Club. The hall was hung with flags of the Empire, while graceful palms were arranged in various corners. On arrival Captain Paul Auphan and the officers were received by Mr. J. H. Frater, chairman of tho Navy League, and Mr. G. S. Coldham, president of the French Club. They were assisted by their wives, Mrs. Frater wearing a frock of black, white and rose figured crepe suede and Mrs. Coldham a frock of bicester blue crepe embroidered with sequins. Among those present were: —Lady Davis, who was in a frock of ice blua crepe threaded with silver; Madame G. Pouquet, black lace trimmed with red; Madame E. Meyer, black Chantilly lace; Mrs. H. Tiarks, grey and mauve chiffon; Mrs. F. H. Gifford, bottle green lace trimmed with flame flowers; Mrs. G. N. Loriston Clark, gold lame; Mrs. C. B. Tirilev, green and white floral chiffon; Mrs. Webber, black taffetas; Mrs. H. 0. Wiles, figured green and black chiffon; Mrs. Philip Hall, black lace; Mrs. W. N. Mel). Weir, black crepe suede studded with diamante; Mrs. Claude White, ice blue cloque; Mrs. Druminond Holderness, sea green crcpe; Mrs. Leslie Adams, leaf green chiffon with a petunia sash; Mrs. A. G. N. Wyatt, white and green floral chiffon; Mrs. M. Chantrev (London), white lace with a rose sash; Mrs. K. L. Barr, scarlet taffetas; Mrs. Booth, black and white floral georgette; Mrs. H. E. Hyde, black and gold figured tunic frock; Mrs. H. Corbett, gentian blue lace; Mrs. Alfred Leykind, sage green craquelle; Mrs. Ward Smith, black taffetas trimmed with silver; Mrs. Thomas, gentian blue ring velvet; Mrs. Walworth, saxe blue ring velvet; Mrs. Sinel, white chiffon. Miss R. Allum wore powder blue ninon; Miss "M. Leah, cameo pink chiffon with a blue sash; Miss Fordyce, black lace trimmed with scarlet; Miss M. Patterson, lobelia blue taffetas; Miss Dews, pink and grey floral ninon; Miss 'long, bottle green velvet with diamante clips; Miss O'Shaughnessy, black crepe trimmed with silver and pink; Miss B. Wash, white net with a pink sash; Miss Miriam Coutts, daffodil chifion; Miss Joyce Coutts, white net and lace; Miss Josephine Rutherford, diagonal-striped green, black and white crepe; Miss linth Whitley, forest green taffetas; Miss Mavis Brown, hyacinth blue lace and diamante; Miss E. Hall, black lace; Miss Kane, white, black and pink floral chiffon; Miss

Battcy, cameo pink chiffon; Miss Betty Hitchings, pastel blue souple satin; Miss Keitha Weir, ivory chiffon; Miss Meg White, ivory crepe suede trimmed with blue flowers; Miss Barbara Tiarks, Lido blue net trimmed with silver; Miss Carter, white taffeta:;; M iss Hayues, Pompadour pink lace with a silver girdle; Miss D. Berggreri, delft blue figured pebble crepe; Miss Joan Bayliss, graded yellow chiffon; Miss Barbara Bayliss, hyacinth blue figured chiffon; Miss Norman (Wanganui), palm green lace with pink flowers; Miss Power, Air Force blue crepe; Miss Gumming, flotilla blue crepe.

CADETS ENTERTAINED MERCANTI LE AUXILIARY Members of the Mercantile Auxiliary Club held a most enjoyable dance on Monday night for the cadets of the French cruiser, Jeanne D'Arc. The function was held in the Overseas Club rooms which were attractively arranged with native fern and seasonal flowers, while large bowls of vivid golden acacia blossom added a further note of gay colour. 'J ho guests were received by the vicepresident, Mrs. E. L. Burton, who was wearing a frock of parchment angolskin lace, and by the secretary. Miss Joyce Dickoj', who was in peacockblue taffetas Proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by the Marseillaise. Musical items were given by Miss dean Reynolds and elocutionary numbers by Miss Mary Pilkington, while several items were also given by the visitors. Thanks were expressed during the evening to Mr. C. Maire, of Takapuna, who conducted the' visitors to the club rooms and remained to act as interpreter.