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Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1935, Page 14 (Supplement)

Christchurch Hunt Ball.

The Christchurch Hunt ball, which was held on Grand National night this year, gained in importance and dignity by the presence of Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Galway and members or their suite. Massed banks of cinerarias decorated the stage, the lounges were bright with spring flowers and birch and the supper tables were delightful, decorated .with spring flowers and. lit with candles set in silver candelebrae. , The light was diffused through shades-of hunting pink. Representatives of the different hunt clubs in Canterbury in fraternal spirit were present and the distinctive colour of each club, worn on the coat lapels, and the wearing of decorations by the guests, added an interesting and distinctive note to the gathering. Lady Galway wore a beautiful frock of begonia pink cloque satin, with silver belt and circular diamond buckles clasping the cape collar. Mrs. Purvis, wife of Major Arthur Purvis, wore a frock of black lace patterned in block design.