SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 220, 17 October 1929, Page 5

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION

HAWKE'S BAY AERO CLUB BALL. The Assembly Hall last niglit presented an animated appearance for tlie j Aero Club was holding one of their | popular balls. Over a hiuidred . cars | were parked in the yicinity. liniug borli sides of tlie parking ground. Tlie ball-room held a gay tlirong of over 300 dancers, all of whom were out for tlie full enjoyment. tliat such an entertainment provides. The clecorations were in tlie liands of Mrs E. Newbigin anl Mrs O- Ivrogli, and for the sclieme devised tliese ladies deserve tlie heartiest congratulatioiis. for exquisito tasle was revealed witliout a clnshing colour note. Large liranclies of bamboo stood, sentiuel fashion, round the walls and at oue corner near the door was the decorated dais for the orchesLra, whose dance niusic elicited niany encores. From the c-entre of the ceiliug was suspended a miniaturo aeroplane ancl pilot, representing the • Aero Club s IMoth, tlie propeller of whicli was workecl electrically and kept turning all the evening. Tlie aeroplane was lent by a sclioolboy who was recently taking part with liis 'plane in a fancy dress chudren's ball. . The stage was comfortahly arrangecl with conclies and chairs. as a sitting out place and massed in front ot the stage were mauve wistaria, and pmx fruit blossom, ancl huge boughs of pink blossom filled tlie corners of the stage. Spravs of white bloom were also usecl with good effect among the ivistaria, the whole effect heing paiticularlv charming. The supper-room looked most inviting, the tables being laden with choice liome-innde trifles, cakes. etc., and spaced lietween tlie viands were tall vases filled with Iceland poppies. The supper conimittee, with Mrs vV . Stead as chairwoman and Jlrs I. White as secretary, deserves the greatest praise for tlie delicious ancl _ g_cnrous supply of confections, gtving great satisl'action to all concerned. A distinguished visitor was present Wing-Commander Grant-Dalton. of Wellington, and his young daughter, wlio looked sweet in a, girlisli frock ot leaf green silk, ihe skirt floiuiced. Sir Andrew and Lacly Russell were also present. Lady Russell was wearing a. beautiful lace frock. with uneven liem effect and a black satin faille coat. . Sir Andrew Russell made an excellent speech and called on ing-Com-mancler Grnut-Dalton to present the berets to the successful flying candidates. • _ i i - Mrs W. Richmond, tlie only lacly m the North Island to secure her flyiug bonours, was greeted with loud applause as she stepiied. forwarcl to receive her heret. Th other successful oandidates' were : — Mesisrs D. hio-in P. Barker, . E. Campbell, G. Nicholas, I. McLeod, J. Pellow, and Field (3). After ihe presentation tlie candidates wove their berets. Among others present were : Captain T. White and' Mrs White, who wore a groceful tiered frock ot black silk lace and a charming bnclge coat of mauve and silver brocacle. With Mrs White was Miss Meg Blair. of Auckland, who wore a modef ot black geovgette, tlie uneven hem trijnmed with tinv frills. • Miss Naney Gray, of Mellington, wove a beautiful golcl laee frock. _ Mrs W. Steacl looked liandsome m a model frock of apple green satm beaute, with a clrape at side. Ihe corsage was heavily embvoidered with diamaute. Her daughter was much admired in a pretty frock of Chinese red georgette, with skirt of cliemlle dottecl net, ancl red satin shoes. Mrs H. M. Campbell wore a liandsome robe of golcl lace over black. Mrs Neil Campbell. in a beautiful frock of beige laee, with two tiers, the skirt falling loncr at the back, and a tie on the shoulder. _ ... Mrs E. Newbigin, in a distinctlv new gold tissue, patterned with roses and foliage. The skirt was finelv scalloped and a bow and sash' encls ornamented one side. Mrs O. Krogk wore a distinctn'el model frock of gold lace, the skirt tiered, and with a runaway hem at the back; pretty shoulder spray. Mrs IV. Richmond wore an interestlng frock of blue georgette, the skirt falling in spiral points. The frock was beautifully embvoidered with pink and blue cheuille and beads. Mrs;J. Blundell, "Waipawa, wore a picture frock of black, patteined with roses and cut 011 smart Jines. Mrs Alleii (Havelock North) wore ivory white. Tlie coreage was of white satin, long and ruched, and the skirt of georgette fell in long lines. Mrs Monte Turnbull, Napier, looked very charming in a black model frock ancl ckain of pearls. Mrs Christenson, of Marton, wore a Parisian frock of black, exquisitely heacled and sequinned in gold and black. Mrs J. S. McLeod, in a liandsome black model frock, with a rkinestone buckle omamenting the corsage and a gold lame wrap coat. Her daughter looked pretty in beige lace, tbe tiered skirt falling long at the back. A. rose velvet girdle and streamers of the same colour being repeated in the shoes. ' Mrs A. Aitken was a dainty figure in black ciro silk lace, the skirt flared and liemmed with red georgette; red silk shawl, erahroidered in white. Mrs T. O'Dowd was charming in silver tissue, trimmed with a deep fringe and bow and ends at the back. Mrs A. Tonkin, in a smartly cut black taffetas, with runaway hemline at the back. Mrs Harold Beamish was much admired in a beautiful frock of black ring velvet, with long bodice, the neckline sloping to oue side and a modernistic silver ornament for shoulder strap. 'J'he skirt was flared and dipped to the ankles at the back. ' Miss Nelson wore a pretty green ninon, printed in two colours, the skirt tiered and falling in uneven hem line The effectivenes's of lace was expressed in Miss R-. Scannell's black frock, the ends of a black siik bow adorning the skirt. A large red spray was on the shoulder. Miss Joan Landels wore a distinctly smart frock. The bodice of white was exquisitely headed and the skirt of black fell long at the back. Miss N. Kely, Napier, in 'a greeb tiered frock and black fringed shawl . Miss M. Turner-Williams looked stylish in crocus and yellow chenille embossed georgette and cut on smart lines. Mis.s Wyvie Fryer, in a charming frock of smoke hiue georgette. with a k runaway back to skirt, the skirt trim-

• •V* »V«V«V»V8V[> o r»i» med with wide bands of velvet to tone. Miss iMcKenzie, of Gisborne, in a sweet pink georgette, the skirt trimmed with bands of scalloped satin. Miss Allom, in a dainty white lace frock, with silk bow and ends at one side and red bead chain round' tlie throat. Miss M. Douglas wore green georgette, with long hem at back, with radiating bands of green velvet. Mrs Wild wore a smart model frock of black satin beaute. Mrs D. Murray wore wliite, exquisitely sequinned and beaded in silver and gold. Mrs Teunent, Havelock North, wore dove grey satin faille and lace to tone, the skirt flaring long at the back. Miss E. Macfavlane, of Napier, wore a distinctive frock of Yale blue ring velvet, with long back to skirt. The bodice ot gold brocade was vandylced to tlio skirt. Miss Meban, Napier, in a becoming frock of briar pink satin, tlie skirt long at the back, and a bridge coatee of same materiaJ. Mis.s Barker, Waimarama, wove a gold frock, exquisitely beaded all over. Miss C. McRae, Wairoa, in a charming frock of geranium red lace. Miss ' Nanev McRae, in a beautiful frock of gold metallic lace, aiid gold shoes were worn. ' M iss Trotter wore taffeta in a soft shade of blue : tbe uneveu length skirt was trimmed with tinv frills. Miss MacGvegor looked charming in a cherry red floral ninon, the skirt trimmed with soft frills ; velvet bridge coat, fur trimmed. Miss Glenny, Havelock Nortb, in a girlish frock of primrose georgette, trimmed with fine tucks, tlie skirt falling to tlie ankles at the back. Miss .11. Donuelly's black lace frock was distinguished by a silk sash at one side. Mrs Roy Scott wore black net and gold, smartly faslrioned. Mrs Patti'son wore a green velvet corsage and. fluttering skirt of georgette. Miss Dalton wore lacquer red georgette, the skirt deeply vandyked and liemmed with gold lace. Miss Audrey Hobbs' frock was a combination of black velvet aud lenionlaoe. The long bodice was of black velvet and tlie long, full skirt was composed of lemon lace. Miss Helen White, of Napier, was a daiuty figure in a smartly fashioned frock of go-ld tissue. Miss Gladys Lyons. of Greenhills, looked picture, sque in bud-green georgette, with a fluttering skirt falling long at tlie baek and a how and ends lollowing tlie skirt lines at the back. Miss S. Fowler, in a deep grassgreen georgette, with pointed skirt liemmed with fine gold lace. Miss Wliite, of Havelock North, wore a very becoming frock of green georgette and gold lace. Her sister was frocked in shell-pink. Miss KxMackersey wore black net, cut with a floating silhouette. Miss G. Hnrdy. in a dainty pale shell-pink dance l'rock, trimmed with lace- . .„ , Miss M. Gobbie, in a green frillerl georgette and green chenille coatee to tone. Dliss McDonald wore a dainty pmk frock of lace and velvet combined. Miss McHugh, in a flame panne velvet. witlv long back to skirt. Miss S. Murray wore a rose pink chenille bodice and pointed skirt of geovgette. ' Mrs H. Glazebrook wore a smart frock of cyclamen georgette and lace, prettily fashioned and bow at one side. Miss Stella Chaplin, in a dainty shell pink taffeta frock and chenille bridge coat. Miss M. Brcdie wore palest pmk georgette, the skirt falling long in uneven line and trimmed with rows oi miniature frills. "Miss J. McHardy was a charming picture in gokl and white brocade, and bridge coat of same trimmed witli ermine. . _ Miss O. Symes in a, daxntv frock oi floral tissue witli a border of lace; Miss Rua Symes, in a fluttering type of frock of poinsettia red georgette, the bodice finely tucked. Miss Jean Symes wore geranium red georgette, prettily made. Miss Hildretli, in a sweet frock oi green georgette and gold lace. Miss A. Roclifort wore camellia red iacd, with long back to skirt. _ Also present Club Captain H Cbambers; Stead (3), F. Donnelly, O. Krogh, J. Blundell. A. Aitken D. Newbigin, Lvons. Teunent, Nelson, White, Glazebrook, Scott, Tonkin, O'Dowd. Pattison. Russell, Allen, Campbell (2), and Turnbull.