POLO BALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16695, 29 March 1922, Page 9

POLO BALL.

Tlxe polo ball given i:i the Winter Garden last night drew a brilliantly fashion able grathering;, and the array of costly and beautiful frocks worn could hardly

have been rivalled at any function bold in the Dominion. Her Excellency Viscountess Jolliooe, who was received by the Hon Mrs Tahu Rhodeu and Mrs Hutton. wore a handsome dress of white satin, with full pointed panel of blue net at the back. The front of the skirt was draped in apron effect. Her Excel lencj r wore beautiful diamond ornaments.

The Hon Mrs Tabu Rhodes wore a lovely frock of grey satin charmeuse, the skirt gathered in a pointed drape across the front, and fastened on the left hip with a gold ornament, the beautiful overdress of gold metalled lace falling in two long points on either side, the ends weighted: gold brocaded shoes. and the low-cut folded bodice having a drape of lace; Mrs Deeming:, dress of yellow satin with lace draperies and floral belt; Miss Hliona Rhodes, dress of vivid green over white lace, deep swathe sash of green and gold tissue, shoes of yellow brocade; Mrs Algar Williams, dress of shot gold and greou tissue, with waterfall draperies of heavy tangerine radium lace at side. beautiful brooch of emeralds and diamonds; Mrs George Aitfeen, drees of primrose charmeuse, girdle of yellow velvet flowers, and sleeves of iridescent lace; Mrs Douglas Beaus, drees of silver tissue, with bands of blue Batin, bodice of mauve tissue and silver lace, gold net in her hair; Miss Barbara Cowlishaw, a lovely frock of shot green taffetas, opening over side panels of silver lace, green floral wreath in her hair; Miss Fanny .Fox, frock of lavender taffetas, the skirt caught xip either side in pannier effect showing panels of frilled lavender net at either side; Mrs Geoffrey Hamilton, frock of white satin with over drape of radium lace and garniture of green flowers; Miss Lynne Edwards, lovely frock of mauve taffetas made in three scalloped flounces; Mrs Scott Stevenson, pale blue taffetas, full lace panel down left side, garniture of pink flowers; Mrs Percy El worthy, beautiful dress of heavy brocaded lace over black satin charmeuse, bodice of gold and black jewelled tissue. slight train; Miss Rachel Elworthy (debutante), handsome dress of white silk with large flower pattern sleeves of silver lace; Mrs CJ. Miller, beautiful dress of ivory brocade, having narrow train, bodice composed of black gold embroidered net, the net falling over the brocaded train; Miss Cracroft Wilson, becoming frock of blue taffetas: Mrs Marmaduke Bothell, dress of royal blue net over satin, bodice of gold lace, and wreath of gold leaves in her hair, beautiful antique geld necklace; Mrs E. B. Davis, drees of green silk, with overdress of tangerine lace; Mrs Ashford, striking dress i f hlack sequined net with

clotje-fittiug corslet bodice of .jet, and jet fringe dependent from shoulders; Miss Lulu Hannay, smart frock of emerald satin, and green band across her forehead : Mrs Dr Cook, rose pink silk with three flounces of gold lace ; Mrs Cyril Ward, pretty pink silk with deep apron overdress of pink net, outlined with three deep ruches of silk in a deeper shade; Mrs Wostnian (Auckland), bodice of flower embroidered silk, black satin skirt, with not overdress; Miss Rosamund Wood, pale blue taflotus, tvith draperies gathered into pointed side panels, floral belt; Mrs 11. Ensor, beautiful dross of black sequined net with jet fringes, and cloak of midnight blue eequlncd net; Mrs R. H. Chapman (Rotherham), black net over satin, with fringed net overdress, and knot of blue and 3'ellow flowers at waist; Mrs Denis Chapman (West Ey reton). black satin with black seqpined draperies, and bunch of tangerine grapes and loaves at left, side; Miss Cartwright (Timaru;, urea* of Muck sequined lace, and ermine stole; Miss Kathleen Bristed, white net over satin, beaded hem, and blue waist belt; Miss ('icily O'Rorke, becoming frock of mauve satin, and laco drapery, lace sleeves; Miss 3). Lyon, black satin with gold flowers at waist, and touch of blue; Mrs Leslie Orbcll (Timaru.', black satin and sequined net, long pearl necklace, floral wreath in her hair; Miss E. Barton, rose pink taf?oTa%; with scalloped hem over flounce of silver lace. girdle of blue flowers; Miss Dora Wood (Melbourne). de<j(, rose pink satin, wide side panel of net, falling below the skill; Miss C. Tavener, green georgette over silk, handsome trimming of gold roses at waist; Miss Peggy Palmer, beautiful dress of deep apricot taffetas, the skirt coming to a point in front; Mies Mary Macdonald, dress of powder blue panne, with big roset.t i buckle gathering the swathe sash in at the back, garniture of deep mauve velvet flowers down tho right side; Miss Betsy Reeves, dress of palest pink silk with pointed tunics hack and front, edged with narrow ruching, big pink flower at belt; Mrs Sinclair Murchison, dress <>f heavy white silk, with draped skirt, gold embroidered Scarf; Miss B. Clarkson, yellow brocade, with girdle of blue velvet flowers; Miss Molly Bean, black satin and net. garniture of crimson and black flowen ; Mrs Alan Clouaton, black satin with jet. girdle knot of yellow roses in front of bodice; Mrs Alan Nicliolls, deep rose pink silk with georgette overdress. fringed with gold, and falling below hem of dress; Miss N. Enright, emerald churmenee, bodice, of gold tissue; Miss Prieatnail, pretty frock of green georgette, with lace pattern in grey. Miss M Donald's full orchestra played an admirable programme of music, the floor being in perfect order. The ViceRegal supper-table was decorated with hands of ribbon and rosettes of the polo colours, and had bowls of pink autirrhinAn imposing array of silver' cups adorned the little alcove, given by various past and present polo players, many noted names being engraved on the. sides.