FOXTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 3, 22 July 1905, Page 46

FOXTON.

Dear Bee, July 15. On Tuesday evening last a very successful masked dance was given in ttie Foxton Town Hall by Mrs Frederick Frankland and Mrs Herston Frankland. A fine moonlight liight favoured tbe many guests, a number of whom came from Levin. Palmerston North, amt Wellington. Tbe hall was artistically decorated with wattle, bush ferns, palms, and flags. Tbe stage, upon which a dainty supper was laid, was prettily arranged with easy chairs, Turkish rugs, and palms. The hostesses received their guests at the top of the stage. Mrs Frederick Frankland wore a handsome green beetle-wing gown over glace, berthe of scarlet roses in corsage, old Brussels lace scarf on shoulders, with tiara of emeralds, rubies and diamonds; Mrs Herston Frankland, frock of pink taffetas, with violets in corsage, pearl necklet, the skirt being gathered full from waist with wide belt of pink suede. The dominoes presented a very gay and bright appearance in tbe ballroom, some being very costly and pretty. Owing to the heat the dancers unmasked somewhat earlier than usual—at 11.30— supper being served immediately afterwards. Among the many dainty frocks 1 noticed:—Airs Alsdorf, black merveilleux silk, with berthe of old Spanish lace; Aliss Alsdorf, pretty

white silk frock with real lace on bedice, blue silk domino; Miss Aitcheson, maize-coloured Louisinv trimmed with point lace and chiffon, berthe of dark crimson roses; Mrs 11. Austin, grey French frock of silk voile with full skirt; Mrs O. Austin, pale blue crepe de chine over glace, berthe of real lace on bodice; Mrs C. L. Barnard, handsome black satin gown with a deep \ ictorian yoke of cream net; Mrs Berthold, black taffetas, bodice trimmed profusely with insertion; Miss Carkeek, pretty cream silk voile with tiny inchings of creani net; Mrs..J. M. Collins, black brocade gown trimmed with Spanish lace: Mrs A. I). Clemett, black spangled net over glac*. berthe of scarlet poppies, and diamond star in hair; Miss Tiilda Collins, pale him* crepe de chine ami forget-me-nots; Miss Edith Collins, black velvet with handsome sequin trimmings: Miss Adeline Collins, cream silk with point lace berthe; Miss Annie Collins. < ream chiffon with satin ribbon trimmings: Mrs C. Collins, black moire silk with jet trimmings; Mrs Chalmers. cream glace silk, berthe of scarlet poppies: Aliss Easton, cream satin with pearl trimmings; Miss Edwards, gale blue silk, accordion-pleated voile: Misses Fraser, dainty cream muslin, many frills; Mrs A. Fraser, black silk and Maltese scarf: Mrs G. Grey, cream silk canvas over glace: Miss Hamer, pale cream figured brocade, pearl trimmings and lace; Miss Haywood, turquoise blue satin, pearl trimmings; Mrs Haywood, black accordion-pleated silk gown, red silk domino: Miss Hickson, cream crepe de, chine, berthe of scarlet berries and real lace; Mrs .1. A. Nash, gown of black velvet. MnCese lace; Mi> G. \V. Rayonhill, black glace relieved with white lace berthe; Mrs John Robinson, red silk with cream lace berthe; Miss Robinson, ■white crepe de chine, wide pink tahetas belt; Miss Janet Robison (.Melb.mrne.. mauve crepe de chine daintily tucked, mauve silk domino: Mrs ('. Robinson, handsome black satin gown, profusely trimmed with sequins; Mrs Rodie. cream silk voile; Miss Frances Simpson, dainty a< -cold ion-plea ted silk frock, pearl necklet; Mrs Stuart, black and white crepe de chine; Miss Symons, pink satin, silver and chiffon trimmings; Mrs Symons, black corded silk. Maltese scarf; Mrs C. Symons, black brocade and black spotted net over glace; Mrs J. Symons, handsome old rose satin gown and point lace; Miss T’nynne. black satin, profusely tucked; Mrs Thynne. black silk, lloni'on lace lichu: Miss Toogood, cream pet over satin: Miss Wanklyn. dainty white silk gown. The orchestra was under the direction of Herr Berthold, who played several of his own waltzes. This dance is among the most suecessfitl this season, and the hostesses are to b? congratulated on their efforts to

make it enjoyable to everyone,

ROUA.