BANKS’ AND STOCK AUCTIONEERS’ BALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 20001, 17 July 1920, Page 6

BANKS’ AND STOCK AUCTIONEERS’ BALL.

o A clear, starlit night and delightful surroundings were the primary elements ot the groat success of the conibiued Banks’ and Stock Auctioneers’ ball, \\ltich was hold at the Aletropolitan Trotting Grounds, Addington, last night. To these the committee added excellent arrangements, and a largo cnov.'d brought' gaiety. From eight 0 clock trams and motor-cars poured a continuous stream of dancers into the grounds, and by nine, when the bali staited, there was a very large assemblage. The kiosk, in which the dancing took place, was hung with Chineso lanterns outside, and inside the lilumimuion came from lemon-shaded lights. Around the interior of tiie kiosk palms and other greenery gave a pretty effect, with intermingled wattle blossoms. Tho supper tables were prettily decorated with flowers, red berries and rod-shaded lights. The chaperones were Airs G. A. U. Tapper. -His C. J. Ronaldson, Airs Norton brands, Airs J. C. Hcrdman and Airs if' ' lairhurst. The. committee were Alisso.s A. Al, Ashby, M. Gibb AI Aliltarv?' 1 Ar J> ' Fa r r a! (honorar - v secrctaiy), Messrs J. Matson. C. M. ShophC ‘ r u-J- 11 R oW«son, P. S. S C Tiiorai B '"’ K HCSSCII and J ' vtrlT* lho . fio , Present were: -Miss Dora f^i- c m flatter c utl n K ?, w S elt .° with OBtricfi 1 a ;;H beC r n h ROWn of Idack crcpo wlv \[ u d ;yi 1 Koriuiiuni-colourccl S e ij' U f tbyst; ftameuse tuSc black be h r ?k i B e M M 01 and mack bended embroidery. Mrs Hcrdman cmoraid green satin veiled in net the con sage being of gold lace. Mrs Tapper smart black georgette frock, tho folds on the «kirt being edged with gold fringe. Mm Fair. burs., black chiffon taffeta frock veiled in net and ornamented with sequins MGs Jessie Bowron. kingfisher-blue Latin S Bilyor embroideries. Miss V. Steele daiut” pa.o pink taffeta and net frock (rilled at each IhllidL? mLc 8 m th V ront - Hazel S' d S; I J* S^sai&.-felTcSr“ irocic vita ir.descent black corsage. Mi«s iZ't DTUry ‘ , p - r °! ty ” alfi Pink Hock. Mij; Brook very dainty cream lace frock with rv?tH Hv T^(,^ rq,loi,!o blue satin. Miss Grctta, Mood, frilled blade not frock with SrfM r COrEnf ?' ? liss R Ctmne, black net flock oyer a foundation of taffeta adorned with sapphire-blue velvet and trails of pink fon eb hffetn Ma £ Bean ’ palu pink chiftoii taffeta. Miss Qnecmo Marslinll. terra cotta coloured georgette trimmed with sc quins. Mrs I>, Freeman, charming frock ot eouplo satin m a dark nattier blue, the te n \v° an^ t -ir. with pink «*«*«&. Miss Lthol W>nnA\ iltinms, lovely black georgette frock with black and gold brocade corsage, men k ( !lnl l A Court emerald green charmeuso frock with draped panels of embroirnLwett o*' 0 *' Ar‘ SS w ® ean ' Peacli-colouted georgette. Miss Maggie Allan mby-colourod charmeuse. Miss Trixie Warren, flame georgette with black ,iot trimming. Miss Co'lecn Manfarlane, palp blue georgette relieved with s ° c l t“ avc? ; , JI ‘ SS 1,00 AVocd, pale blue and gold brocaded tissue. Miss Dora Wood, pale pink and pale blue flounced frock. Miss Helen Urbeli, black net with green and gold trimmmg, Miss Connie Ledger, black net over a floral foundation, Mias lima Martin; dainty white charmeuso frock veiled in net with bands of pule green. Miss Dot Cook, nrcttv l T r- ItO T> lo f, k r? U V ln , ovcr, Hoss of jewelled net. Miss Ruth Good, black souple satin draped frock with a corsage of black and gold brocade. Miss B. Bean, amethyst georgette £ ra . p 1 cc U rockreHevctl with gold tissue. Miss ■mud Minty black crepe de chine, the coraago being of fine gold lace. Miss Lulu Hannay smart peacock-blue charmeusu swnt.iod goy.m with beaded ornaments. Miss Dorothy Diamond, emerald green crepe dc chine with hand embroideries. MGs Ada I. arrott, smart black georgette frock relieved with crimson and gold. Miss Ethel Parrott old gold channelise veiled in beaded not! Miss Olivo Morrah (Invercargill), primrose crepe do chine with touches of turquoise. Miss Fleming, lomon-colcuvcd georgette draped frock relieved with mauve. Mi«, Alix Kirk, primrose georgette draped with shadow tissue. Miss Vera Hankins, emerald green and black. Miss Claire Bridge, nattier blue satin frock with gold brocade. Mias Nila Bridge, apple-green satin draped in gold lace. Mrs ©Unman (ilohanneabur") beautiful silhouette swathed gonvn. of roved bhie and silver brocade, the sleeves and nart of tho corsage being of pale pink georgette embroidered in sapphire and dimanto trim! mimr. Mrs L’.ucLa- Matthews, primrose crepe de chine, embroidered in gold and relieved with black.