Enjoyable “At Home”

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1005, 23 June 1930, Page 4

Enjoyable “At Home”

Bridge and Dancing at Officers' Chib Members of tiie Officers* Club were "At Home*’ on Saturday evening in the clubrooms, and a very cheery evening was spent by those who attended the function. The clubrooms presented a very colourful scene, with the brighthued decorations. the charming frocks worn by the guests, and the smart uniforms of their hosts. On arrival, the guests were announced by Lieutenant Menzies, and were presented to Colonel T. 11. Lawson, president of the club, and Mrs. Lawson, who wore a gown of deep begonia-timed lace, the flared skirt Oiling in points to the ankles. A novel competition commenced the evening, and the winners were Mrs. McCorkindaie and Miss Aitken. After this, dancing and bridge were the order of the evening. An orchestra under the leadership of Miss Eva Ellis provided excellent music. AMOXG THOSE PRESENT. Lady Richardson wore a gown of gold metal lace, combined with patterned lame. Mrs. W. V. Stilwell’s frock was of sunset pink satin, with flounced skirt dipping- to the ankles. mounted on parchment tinted chiffon. Vis. Oakes wore a mushroom brown tosca net and lace frock, with pointed draperies. Mrs. Spencer was in black georgette and chantilly lace. Mrs. Somerville had chosen black georgette, with ;l fingertip length coatee of blue and gold metal cloth. Mrs. Alexander was wearing delphinium blue chiffon, with a coatee of silver paillettes. Mrs. Foulkard's pretty frock was of palest daffodil yellow chiffon. Mrs. McCorkindaie was wearing a smart gown of gold lace. Mrs. Menzies wore phlox pink ring velvet, with uneven-length hemline. Mrs. Quartley was in a bouffant frock of pale peach pink sprigged taffeta. Mrs. Stratton’s gown of black crepe de soio dipped unevenly to the ankles. GENTIAN BLUE CHIFFON. Mrs. Chalmers was wearing a gentian blue chiffon frock, embroidered with silver beads. Mrs. McArthur had chosen deep begonia gros grain faille. Mrs. Draflin had on a gown of cameo pink georgette and lace. - Mrs. Dickinson wore a slim-fitting frock of water green chiffon. mTs. Sinclair Reid had chosen a gown of platinum grey moire. . faille Mrs. King Mason was in black tame, with uneven-length skirt. , deem Mrs. Mander had on a gown ol cie.p tU Mrs Oi A. S"5too« wafwearlnsr a smart S °Mrs.°Enlott* ifad* on Waok U t-hiffnn frock embroidered with diamante and rh Mrs. t °h e «. c. Wales wore Chinese red ri Mrs Vel pHme had on peach pink georgette and chenille spotted tulle of match. ln flrs^ a Seaward wore a royal blue lace frock combined with lace. Mrs. Marriott had on a black panm velvet gown, the skirt being appliqued with pastel-tinted flowers Mrs. Menzies was gowned m ivory satin I be Mrs?* Wallingford wore gentian blue georgette relieved with gold metal lace Mrs. Black's gown was of midnight blue and silver patterned lame. Mrs. Hull wore a pretty frock of lilactinted lace and chiffon. Mrs. Thomas was w earing cuban orange patterned chiffon. Mrs Smeeton had chosen a chenille embossed gown in black and green ‘one;. Miss Redmond wore an uneven-length frock of ivory georgette. Miss Sutherland s -gown was of larkspur blue satin beaute. Miss Brackebush had on a smart gown of ivory crepe de soie. Miss Harrop was in a bouffant frock 01 pink flowered taffeta. Miss Huie wore palest citronne moire * a Miss Chambers was in ivory chiffon, with green relief. Miss Bowen had on a wattle yellow georgette frock. Miss .Toll was in a chenille embossed georgette frock i»f deep peach pink tone.