VICE-REGAL BALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23059, 9 June 1938, Page 3

VICE-REGAL BALL

brilliant function forty-two debutantes PRESENTATION CEREMONY A ball for debutantes at Government House is one of the outstanding events in the lives of many young girls, and that held last night by Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, and Viscountess Galwav, had been looked forward to eagerly by the 42 girls who were formally presented. The presentation took place at eight o'clock in the ballroom, which mado a most attractive setting for the ceremony. Suspended from the ceiling were baskets of feathery fern and lycopodiuni, and lines of the same graceful creeper were carried overhead from side to side of the room. The dais on which Their Excellencies stood during the

ceremony was most charmingly arranged with groups of bamboo, palms I an d ferns, intermingled with the vivid ' crimson of poinsettias. The musicians' platform at the further end was also artistically arranged with foliage plants and ferns. Vice-Regal Party In the group with Their Excellencies were Major R. G. G. Byron, military secretary, who announced the debutantes and those who presented them, Captain R. Stuart French, A.D.C.; Lieutenant S. R. le H. LombardHobson, A.D.C.; Mr. D. F. Fouhy, official secretary} Mrs. R. G. G. Byron, Commodore I. G. Glennie and Mrs. Glennie. Their Excellencies' three daughters/the Hons. Mary, Celia and Isabel Monckton, were also present. Viscountess Galway wore a graceful * trained frock of petunia satin patterned with , white flowers. It was slimfitting and very simply cut. She wore a tiara of diamonds set in platinum and a diamond necklace. Mrs. Byrou was ' in a frock of black net beaded with jet, and Mrs. Glennie wore a frock of gold lame". The Hon. Mary Monckton was in a frock of blue velvet, and her sisters, the Hon. Celia and the Hon. Isabel, wore frocks of red velvet. Charming Decorations

The large reception room was much sought after for sitting out between the dances, and was charmingly arranged wkh . large bowls of yellow narcissi, begonias and flowering pot-plants. Another sitting-out place was one of the side verandahs, which was enclosed with awnings, carpeted and furnished and lit with coloured electric lights. Supper was served in the dining room, where the tables were very attractively arranged with tall silver

candelabra and large bowls of deep pink begonias. The adjoining room was also used for a supper room as well as another of the side verandahs, the same decorative scheme having, been carried out. Early spring flowers and foliage plants were also arranged in the corridors. Complete arrangements had been made to ensure the enjoyment of the guests and the members of His Excellency's staff did everything to make the evening a memorable one for the debutantes and other guests. . - Victorian Trend

There was a distinctly Victorian trend in the frocking of the debutantes, but it was modified to the extent of showing the present modish silhouette, with a long bodice moulded closely to the waist or the hips, from where the skirts flared widely. Some frocks were even inclined to' follow crinoline lines, with stiffened linings taking the place of the Victorian hoop. Shoulders were an important' feature, many of the frocks having the off-the-shoulder decollette. White or off-white was the colour worn by all the debutantes, and in some cases the gleam of silver showing on corsage or in the folds of the waist or skirt gave an added charm to the frock. Flowers adorned the heads of many of the dancers, and large shoulder sprays were in evidence. - The Debutantes

The debutantes were: —Miss Marv Tewsley, who was wearing a picture frock of white silk net over satin. The corsage was made with a Victorian neckline finished ruching, short puff sleeves and very full skirt trimmed

with lines of niching from the waist downward. Her mother, Mrs. Cyril Tewsley,'.who presented her, was in a trained frock of black tree-bark satin embroidered with jet beads. Miss Patricia Boyle, who was presented by Mrs. E. E. Boyle, wore a frock of chalk-white georgette appliqued with sprays of leaves made of lace. It was -made with a high waistline and hip-yoke and the very full skirt was worn over a satin slip. Mrs, Boyle was in a frock of winecoloured sheer satin made with a small train and matching velvet cape. - Miss Prudence Wallace chose a frock of ivory crepe ninon, the bodice cut on Empire lines and made with a heart-shaped neckline and full sleeves. The circular skirt was appliqued' with silver-stitched taffetas roses. Mrs. >.oel Wallace, who presented her, was wearing a frock of black sheer satin with joke of black and gold sequins. A period frock of white taffetas embroidered in silver was chosen by Miss Paulirte. Cropper, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. Paul Cropper. The sleeveless bodice, pointed at the neckline,'was caught at the waist with three bands of silver, and the very full skirt fell in long soft folds to the

ground. Mrs. Pan] Cropper -wore a graceful frock of delphinium blue satin jrith shoulder spray of shaded flowers. Presented by hor sister, Mrs. Ross Martin, Miss Kathleen "Wilkie wore a frock of 'sun-ray pleated ohifton J 5 ™" belt and shoulder straps embroidered in silver and diamante. Mrs. Martin was in a frock of amethyst brochc patterned in, a cobweb design. Wearing a frock of white net over P'.nk taffetas. Miss Elizabeth Donald was presented by her mother, AIIS. Alan Donald. The wide skirt, was inlet With frilled godets and the bodice was caught with frilled bows in the tront. Mrs. Donald was in a frock of white romaine. with a cluster of tulle applfl Mossom in her hair. Miss Audrey Davenport, who was Presented by her mother, Mrs. \\_. xi. davenport, wore an Empire frock or white tulle over taffetas. It was made with a short tight bodice, with lines °f cobweb embroidery worked on the shoulders and the very full skirt finished at the bottom with four bands 'of satin. The waistline was also encircled with bands of the satin, ending in a flat bow. Mrs. Davenport wore a frock of black eloque - with sash lined with emera d green find twisted green at the neckline. Presented bv her mother, Mrs. Aortnan Davenport. Miss Olwyn Davenport wore a frock of white stiffened silk not ov er satin, made with a two-tiered "kirt, tight-fitting bodice, and sleeves °f superimposed frills of the net. Hie w aist was encircled witli two bands of ®nibroiderv, also the hemline, the neck the sleeves. Mrs. Davenport was in j frock of' beige net embroidered with brown, and made in redingote style opening over a satin underskirt. A cluster of brown flowers was worn at the Wai*t.

Miss Dorothy Bell wore a frock of stiffened ,/wbite silk net over satin. A wail of silver lame flowers was appltqued on the back and front of the

skirt, and also on the bodice. With it was a tiny matching jacket, with tucked puff sleeves. Mrs. H. G. Bell, who presented her daughter, wore a frock of moonlight blue georgette with sunray pleated skirt and cross-over corsage. A spray of blue and pink flowers was worn on one shoulder. Grecian Lines

Miss Kathleen Will was presented by her mother, Mrs. J. Henderson Will. She wore a Grecian frock of ivory silk velvet embossed in a violet design, with skirt made with a front and back panel, the latter forming a slight train. Mrs. J. Henderson Will was in a frock of black cloque made with lowing sleeves, a slight train, and white velvet flowers at the neck line.

Miss Isabel Carr, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. S. Austin Carr, wore a frock of white tapestry brocade, long and slim-litting and trimmed with Romanesque cord. Mrs. Carr was in a frock of Royal blue ring velvet cut on close-fitting lines and trained skirt slightly flared. She wore a corsage spray of cyclamen flowers. Presented by her mother, Mrs. E. Stratford, Miss Margaret Stratford wore a frock of ivory taffetas poult, made with a full embroidered skirt and bustle bow at the back. The petal sleeves were caught with touches of gold. Airs. Stratford was in a trained frock of black shimmer satin and sequinned coatee. Miss Sybil Alonckton, who was presented by Mrs. E. W. Monckton, had chosen a frock of white organdie over white taffetas, with a full double skirt cut on the cross, and gored and finished with a box pleated hem and a sash of white taffetas. Mrs. Monckton woie a frock of ice-blue satin with a cowl neck line and *a flared skirt forming a slight train. Miss Noel Horrocks, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. H. A. Horrocks, wore a slim-fitting frock of white satin made on simple lines. Mrs. Horrocks was in a slightly trained frock of pale blue marocain.

Miss Alarie lnnes had chosen a frock of white chiffon made on Grecian lines over taffetas. Her sister, Aliss Yolande lnnes, who was also a debutante, was in a frock of ivory taffetas handpainted with silver flowers, made with a high neckline, a swathed bodioe buttoning on either side with silver buttons and bouffant skirt. Mrs. V. J. lnnes, who presented her daughters, was wearing a navy embossed cire satin frock with cherry and green sash. A frock of ivory satin-brocaded taffetas was worn by Aliss Betty Delpratt, who was presented by her mother, Airs. Louis Delpratt. It was made with a tight fitting pointed bodice, puff sleeves and full gored skirt edged with cording, which was also repeated at the neckline. Airs. Delpratt was. in a frock of midnight blue flat crepe with corsage closely studded with diamante, which was also repeated on the shoulderstraps. Touch of Silver

Miss Inga Andrewes, of Opononi, and Miss Margaret Barnett, of Kaukapakapa, were presented by Mrs. 1). Barnett. Miss Andrewes had chosen a frock of ivory and silver lame fashioned on Grecian lines. The neck was finished with posies of orchids and the slender fitting skirt formed a slight train. _ Miss Margaret Barnett was wearing a frock of ivory brocaded satin lame, the bodice trimmed with a rolled collar and finished at the neck with a diamante ornament. The slender fitting skirt was inset with fan-pleated godets of marquisette. Mrs. Barnett wore a black and silver frock, with bodice heavily embroidered insilver thread and caught at the neck -with a French posy of roses. A jewelled clasp was worn at the waist. Miss Lesley Brown, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. F. A. Brown, wore a frock of white stiffened net embroidered in a flower design over satin. The bouffant skirt was caught at the waist with a narrow silver sash and the close-fitting bodice was made with short puff sleeves, and off-the-shoulder neckline. She wore a gardenia topknot in her hair. Mrs. Brown was in a frock of bladk corded silk with a panel of net inlet at one side, and cerise flower on the corsage. She also wore a sequinned coatee. Presented by Mrs. A. G. Quart lev, Miss Doris Armit wore a picture frock of cream chiffon over taffetas, trimmed with shirring and caught at the waist with a velvet sash. The bodice was made with an off-the-shoulder neckline and the scalloped hem of the skirt revealed rows ol narrow lace. Miss Sonia Parkes, who also was presented by Mrs. Quartlev, wore a frock of white satin made on long slnn-ntting lines embroidered in a leaf design in silver. The Empire corsage was made with puff sleeves and a cluster of pink and white rosebuds was in the front ot the heart-shaped neckline. Mrs. Quartlev had chosen a frock of peach pink taffetas with bouffant skirt and close fitting corsage, sprap of rose being carried over the shoulders.

Attractive Picture Frocks Miss Kathleen Cruickshank, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. R. B. Cruickshank, wore a frock of cream marquisette embroidered with beaded motifs, over ivory taffetas. The tightfitting bodice was made with a long hip-line, short puff sleeves, and skirt falling into long soft folds. She wore a topknot of hyacinths on her head. Mrs. Cruickshank was in a frock of bottle green Chantilly lace made with a high neckline and cape sleeves. Miss Noello Mac Donald wore a picture frock of white stiffened net over taffetas, with sunray pleated skirt, tucked bodice, and full puff sleeves, a posv of tinv pink and blue flowers finishing the 'neckline. At the waist Bhe wore a long taffetas sash. Mrs. F. A. Mac Donald, who presented her, wore a frock of black brocaded crepe with a cape fastened at the neck with a silver Miss Jeune Hope, presented by her mother, Mrs. A. Hope, was in a frock of white silk net over white satin trimmed with silver leaves and caught at the waist with a silver girdle. Mrs Hope was wearing a frock of midnight blue lace, the corsage ornamented with velvet flowers to tone. Miss Mary McMullin, of Hamilton, had chosen "a frock of ivory coloured stiffened net over taffetas. M.ade on Victorian lines the tight bodice was finished with puff sleeves and ruched net, which also trimmed the very full skirt A long satin sash swathed the waist. Mrs. H. J. McMullin, who presented her, wore a frock of cameo pink lace over soft rose satin with yoke, puff sleeves and sash of rose pink chiffon velvet. Miss Betty Bislev, of Hamilton, who also was presented by Mrs. H. J. McMullin, wore a frock of ivory chenille velvet and satin with flared skirt ending in a umall train, and close-fitting corsage caught in front with a diamante crescent. Period Frocks

Miss Margaret Robinson, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. Conrad Robinson, was in a picture frock of white marquisette over taffetas trimmed with white roses centred with silver. The bodice was tight-fitting and the puff sleeves of stiffened marquisette were caught with roses. Ornamenting the front of the very full skirt were true lovers' knots in roughened satin. Mrs. Robinson had chosen a trained frock of petrel blue suede relieved with gold lame. Miss Avenal Holcombe wore a frock of off-white lacquered organza patterned in a shadow effect with roses, and made in early Victorian fashion. The very full picture skirt was gathered to a softly shirred bodice, made with a long

waistline, and the ofi-the-shouldor effect was accentuated with a dainty fichu caught with pink roses in chiffoiu She was presented by Mrs. C. Spencer White, who was wearing a frock of silver satin, a charming note of colour being given by a cluster of cyclamen flowers on the corsage. A frock of white chiffon over taffetas was worn by Miss Mary Rogerson, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. H. M, Rogerson. The bodice was caught in soft folds in the front and was made with short puff sleeves, while the very full skirt was finished at the waist with silver tissue falling in long ends to the hemline. Mrs. Rogerson wore a frock of wino coloured lace with a silver flower on the corsage. Miss Peggy Hutchings wore a period frock of white tucked net over satin. The tight-fitting bodice was made with puff sleeves, the very full skirt of three tiers appliqtied with motifs of lace. Mrs. Hutchings, who presented her daughter, was in a frock of black crepe caught on the corsage with a diamante buckle, and finished with a cluster of shaded flowers.

Miss Noeline Patterson, who was presented by her mother, Mrs. D. B. Patterson, wore a frock of white lacquered taffetas, made with a tight-fitting bodice, and skirt very full at the back. A draped bow embroidered in sequins formed the neckline in front. Mrs. Patterson wore a frock of mulberry velvet embossed georgette with iridescent thread running through the material, and made with a small train and shoulder cape. Presented by her mother, Mrs. F. G. Farrell, Miss Alison Farrcll wore a frock of mother-of-pearl embossed satin, slightly trained. With it she wore a silver tissue cape. Mrs. Farrell was in a frock of gold crepe slightly embossed, with panelled train. A shoulder spray of toning flowers'ornamented the corsage. A frock of white stiffened tulle was worn by Miss Edna de Marr. The very full skirt was made with a satin panel down the front and lovers' knots were appliqued on the tight-fitting bodice. The neckline and sleeves were finished with rucking. Mrs. Denis Brown, who presented her. wore a frock of cloth of gold, with a shoulder spray of orchids. Presented by her mother, Mrs. F. Restall, Miss Cynthia Restall wore a frock of white chiffon. The bodice, made with a heart-shaped neckline, was ornamented with a silver embroidered butterfly, which was also repeated on the full puff • sleeves. Mrs. Restall was in a frock of petrel blue crepe with a panel embroidered in cyclamen falling from the knees downward. Taffetas and Satin A slim-fitting frock of white and silver brocade was worn by Miss Mary Scott, of Rotorua, who was presented by her mother. Mrs. Scott was in a trained frock of black satin with blue and black flowers on the corsage. Miss Joan Mackay was in a frock of embossed white taffetas with closefitting bodice, full skirt, and sleeves finished with white rosebuds. She wore a lei of rosebuds round her neck. Mrs. A. W. S. Mackay, who presented her daughter, wore a frock of black ring velvet with spray of white flowers at the neck. Wearing a frock of soft magnolia satin made with a heart-shaped neckline, caught in front with a crystal clasp, Miss Pamela Duthie was presented by her mother, Mrs. Norman Duthie. She also wore a crystal coronet on her head. Mrs. Norman Duthie was in a frock of midnight blue satinbacked crepe with iridescent sequin trimming at the neckline and on the sleeves.

Miss Natalie Eastgate had chosen a frock of white taffetas made on princess lines and embroidered in silver flowers. The sleeveless bodice was finished at the back with white velvet straps, and from the hips the skirt fell in soft full folds to the feet. She was presented by Mrs. H. S. Eastgate, who wore a trained frock of black and dark <f blue striped taffetas shot with silver.

A frock of white crystal beaded chiffon over taffetas was worn by Miss Barbara Tiarks. It was made on long fitting lines, and was worn with a bolero jacket, also beaded in a floral design with crystal. She was presented by her mother. Mrs. H. Tiarks, who wore a trained frock of black crepe satin trimmed with diamente.

Wearing a frock of white slipper satin, Miss Marjorie Greer was presented by her mother, Mrs. R. Greer. The skirt of her frock was pleated in a sun-ray design, and with it was a short net coatee appiiqtied with satin. Mrs. Greer wore a frock of Royal blue suede angelskin lace. A frock of white net embroidered with silver was worn by Miss Jessie Wyman, who was presented by Mrs. Raiph Wyman. The skirt was inlet with godets of frills and appliqned leaves. A fichu of frills caught with tiny roses finished the corsage and the waist was encircled with a silver lame sash. Mrs. Wyman was in a frock of cyclamen georgette, the corsage embroidered with sequins shading from cyclamen to pale pink. On one snoulder vas a cluster of chiffon roses.' Some of the Guests

Among those present were: —The Lady Angela Dawnay, who wore a frock of magnolia satin with diamante clasps; the Lady Evelyn Drummond, frock of Marina green satin with coatee to match; Lady Davis, ivory lace; Mrs. I. G. Glennie, gold embossed lame; Mrs. 0. H. Mead, floral georgette with

a black background; Mrs. E. G. Olson, black crepe suede with shaded corsage flowers; Mrs. Arthur El worthy (Canterbury), black floral georgette with matching coatee; Mrs. C. Law, floral georgette; Mrs. I). M. Allan, gold embossed lame; Mrs. Scott Wilson, Marina green georgette with velvet bows in a deeper shade; Airs. Douglas Mill, oyster coloured angelskin lace; Mrs. Kenneth Myers, palest green and gold brocade; Mrs. J. Al. Clachan (Hamilton), emerald green chiffon; Airs. N. W. McD. Weir, black satin studded with diamante; Airs. R. Collins, diagonal striped satin; Airs. Sydney Sheath, black tulle; Mrs. H. 0.

Ingram, cloth of beaten silver embossed in a rose design; Mrs. J. Melling, black ring velvet; Mrs. Kenneth Usmar, white floral patterned flat crepe; Airs. Neville Newcomb, magnolia souple satin; Airs. Alurdoch Smith, ivory satin patterned with petunia coloured flowers; Airs. Alurray Benjamin, ivory satin; Airs. W. AlcKail Geddes, Alarina green and gold patterned georgette over satin; Airs. A. G. N. Wyatt, white satin studded with gold sequins; Airs. H. W. Wilson, ivory brocade; Airs. A. Churton, white net appliqued with satin and embroidered with silver; Airs. D. Ely, black flat crepe and vari-coloured shoulder straps; Afrs. Bruce Bell, navy taffetas with white accordeon pleats; Afrs. Alurray Nairn, petunia taffetas; Airs. Lovering Russell, white georgette. Oyciamen Shades Worn

Lady Anne Walpole wore a frock of magnolia satin; Miss Ruth Le Garth (North Auckland), gold satin; Miss Sunday Stratford, sky blue and apricot taffetas; Miss Eftio Studholme (Bay of islands), white georgette; Miss Marion Mac Donald, Marina blue pebble crepe embroidered with rhinestones; Miss Barbara Nolan, Marina blue georgette; Miss Gibson, flamingo pink embossed crepe; Miss Garland, floral patterned georgette; Miss Shirley Watkins, deep apricot brocade; Miss Mary Somers, cyclamen faille; Miss Leone S. Warbrick (Hamilton), black net embroidered in gold; Miss N. Ward, cyclamen taffetas; Miss J. Ward (Hamilton), petunia taffetas; Miss Christine Farrer (Hamilton), white embossed satin; Miss Gwen _Coakle.y, floral patterned taffetas; Miss Dulcie Mahon, navy blue and powder blue striped taffetas; Miss Marie Conlan. floral georgette; Miss M. Colson, gold embossed lame; Miss Jean Horsley, emerald green taffetas; Miss Cherry Wilson, palest pink patterned satin; Miss Jean Bull, powder blue chiffon and petunia relief; Miss Kathleen Stokes, rose pink chiffon; Miss Bubs Suter, lilac lame; Miss Marie Ballantyne, cream stiffened tulle; Miss B. lie Garth (North Auckland), midnight blue crepe suede; Miss Ruth Upton, larkspur blue crepe and diamante trimming; Miss Nancy Coates, maize figured satin; Miss Dulcie Boucher, ciel blue georgette; Miss Keitha Kenrick, lilac triple ninon over petunia taffetas; Miss Mavis St. Clair Brown, black panne velvet; Miss Loris Chilwell, navy blue georgette with corsage spray of crimson flowers; Miss Joan Thompson, apricot spotted net; Miss Jocelyn Hesketh, pale apricot net; Miss Antoinette Gully, flesh pink net; Miss Bettv Drummond. blush pink net and chiffon; Miss Barbara Stedman, Marina blue broche; Miss Alice Jackson, flame georgette; Miss June Meredith, black taffetas sprigged with rosebuds; Miss Molly Jackson, black and pink striped taffetas; Miss Dot Grant, white and floral patterned taffetas; Miss Pat Shirtcliffe, skv blue georgette; Miss Joyce Hnlstend, clover red georgette; Miss Valerie Macindoe, black diamante studded georgette.

Flowered Taffetas Frocks Miss Mercia Casey wore a frock of dull gold embossed satin with a cyclamen corsage spray; Miss Enid Windsor, white chiffon with a spray and sash of cyclamen; Miss June Hillary, cyclamen net over taffetas embossed with petunia flowers; Miss Elaine Court, pink satin and tulle frock; Miss Cahterine Young, turquoise blue chiffon over satin; Miss Joan Wilson..white watered taffetas; Miss Marjorie Tiarks, scarlet crepe satin with scarlet corsage spray; Miss Betty Hope, pale blue taffetas embroidered with pink rosebuds and finished, at the waist with, a pale pink sash; Miss Keitha Weir, black quilted taffetas; Miss Amy McArthur, orchid net over cyclamen taffetas; Miss Gavnor Henderson, ice blue striped organza; Miss Sybil Stewart, ciel blue georgette; Miss' Joan Stewart, white taffetas; Miss Nell Tudhope, black net with coloured bands at hem and neckline; Miss Margaret McArthur, white and silver pebble crepe; Miss Joan Duthie, powder blue pebble crepe; Miss Betty Will, black panne velvet; Miss Margaret Will, period frock of old rose taffetas; Miss Marjorie Mappin, green chiffon over oyster satin; Miss Ola Rudman, lavender taffetas; Miss Lorelle Corbin, nigger brown lace over satin; Miss Margaret Ward, white silver spotted cloque; Miss Marjorie Taaffe, frilled net shaded from blue to cyclamen; Miss Mary Grierson, black taffetas, brightly flowered; Miss Ethel Mappin, gentian blue satin-backed angelskin; Miss Flora Chilwell, white and blue lacquered stiffened satin; Miss Joyce Sheath, powder blue and silver lame; Miss Marjorie Druinmond, midnight blue cloque taffetas; Miss Cherie Pierce, gold satin lacquered in silver; Miss Eleanor Worsp, pink-tinted grey cloque; Miss Peggy Coote, Grecian frock of vivid green georgette; Miss Joan Hodgson, cyclamen brocade em-

bossed with silver; Miss Mary Milsom, black panne velvet with diamante trimming; Miss Mary Mandeno, frock of white georgette cut on Grecian lines; Miss Bobbie Marriner, cyclamen georgette with touches of jade green; Miss Molly Hyams, silver brocade; Miss Meg White, white embossed satin; Miss Sheila Lvnskev, black ring velvet with corsage spray of white flowers; Miss Irene Isaacs, bottle green spotted taffetas; Miss Hilda Fancourt, floral angelskin satin on a black background; Miss Jocelyn Archey, maize and brown georgette; Miss Elizabeth Stratford, pale amber coltskin taffetas with corsage of georgette and gold lame coatee; Miss Puth Wilson, platinum satin with corsage spray of orchids; Miss Joan Woollams, poppy red and cornflower blue taffetas with a corsage spray of red, blue and mauve flowers; Miss Jessica Baxter, white net over taffetas with sequinned bodice; > Miss Joan Synics, pale pink sun-rav pleated chiffon frock; Miss Alix Strachan, hyacinth lace.