HASTINGS JOTTINGS

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 59, Issue 58, 9 April 1930, Page 4

HASTINGS JOTTINGS

BY "VIDI."

Social Gossip & Fashion Notes

THE AERO BALL More than merely a passing glance or a word of approval was vouchsafed by a large crowd of dancers at the aero ball on Saturday night to the picturesque setting presented in the Assembly Hall by the decorations. The walls were covered with clumps of lightsome looking bamboo and the stage front was clustered with hydrangeas and Autumn-tinted foliage most skilfully arranged. The steps leading on to the stage were decorated each side with massed flowers. The stage itself was arranged as a lounge with carpets and easy chairs. The orchestral dais was similarly deeorated with hydrangeas and lovely foliage. The supper-room tables were very pretty with bowls and vases of many Autumn-tinted flowers, backed with foliage. Miss C. Symes was responsible for the hall decorations and Miss R. Scannell deeorated the supper-room. There was a very large attendance and the presence of so many flying -officers, as well as lady aviators, made the ball a live-in-the-memory one. Excellent dance music was provided by Miss Williams' orchestra. A huge printed programme on the orchestral dais divulged the names of the dances, among which were contact waltz, take off fox trot, wind sock lancers, hangar waltz, etc. The presentation of the beautiful cups that had been generously donated by Hastings citizens was a feature of the evening. The Hon. J. G. Coates made a suitable speech to each winner and Mrs Coates presented the prizes. Each prize-winner was loudly applauded. Mrs W. Richmond was secretary for the dance and to her must be given credit for a great deal of the success that attended the function. Among those present were : — Sir Andrew Russell, president. The Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates, the latter wearing a charming frock of pale buttercup georgette, with the lower section dipping gracefully all round. A spray of flowers adorned one side and gold brocade shoes were worn. Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P., and Mrs Campbell, who was wearing a beautiful model frock of black and silver. Captain G. Steddman, of Wellington, and Mrs Steddman, who wore a beautiful black model frock. Miss A. Clifford, of Christchurch, who wore a cherry-red and white floral ninon, with coatee to match. Miss S. Bennett, of Blenheim, who looked very dainty in a black floral taffeta, smartly fashioned, the bodice finished with a net vestee. Captain W- S. Bloomfield, of Auckland, Captain Seabrook (Auckland), Captain Saunders (Auckland), Lieut. D. Allen (Auckland), Captain Buckley (Sockburn), Captain S. Burrell (Sockburn), Captain J. Mercer (Canterbury), Flying Oflicer E. G. Olsen (Hastings), Flying Officer H. Keith New Plymouth), Mr Hamish Armstrong (Akitio), Mr D. Mill (Auckland), Mr G. Firth (Auckland), Mr E. Boucher (Auckland), Mr W. Taylor (Canterbury), Mr F. R. Dix (Marlborough), Captain J. D. Hewitt (Auckland). Captain T. White and Mrs White, in a beautiful black lace frock, cut on the smart long line. Her sister, Miss Blair, of Auckland, was a dainty figure in black georgette, with a long pointed skirt, tiered with tiny frills, and ornamented with a diamante girdle, Mrs Allen wore a white satin gown, the bodice long and moulded to the figure, and circular skirt. Mrs W. Richmond wore a pretty soft blue georgette, with a raised coloured bead design ornamenting the long corsage. Mrs J. S, McLeod wore a handsome black robe. Her daughter, Miss Audrey McLeod, wore a very effective frock of white taffetas, patterned with a large floral spray. The bodice was long and moulded to the figure, and the skirt low-placed and long, Mrs Ian McLeod was attractive in a smart white satin model with long flared skirt. A spray of red flowers. gave a pretty finish. Mrs B, Stead looked very dainty in a floral ninon, falling in a fluttering long effect.

Mrs G. Field' s effective frock of leafgreen georgette, fell long at the back and was bordered with tiny frills ; floral tissue bridge coatee. Mrs T. O'Dowd looked charming in silver tissue with a basque effect from which fell a deep fringe. Mrs E. Newbigin. in a becoming model of purple lace, the bodice finished with a cape effect and the skirt long and falling fan shape at the back. Mrs J. Couper, in a bright and pretty frock of geranium-red georgette with a long petalled skirt. Mrs T. Fowler, in a smart black lace model. Miss Mulholland wore a dainty black net and taffetas frock, the yoke outlined with lace. Mrs H. Beamish, in a beautiful dance frock of black panne velvet, the bodice ornamented with crystal, the skirt long and vandyked with flame georgette. Miss K. Mackersey wore an effective salmon-pink satin, smartly fashioned. Mrs Dysart's smart frock was composed of champagne lace, cut on long straight lines. Mrs E. Couper wore a smart floral ninon in red and black tones. Mrs D. Duncan, in a pretty cyclamen georgette, with a long skirt tiered with frills of pink and mauve. Her sister, Miss M. Douglas, wore a frock of deep lettuce-green, with double skirt, hemmed with green velvet, and falling long at the back. Mrs J. St. J. Hindmarsh, Napier, was greatly admired in a parchment net model. The bodice was short, with a full ruched skirt, falling fan-like at the back. The frock was beautified with an appliqued design in rose, prettily beaded. A bunch of tiny French flowers adorned one shoulder. Mrs J. Blundell, Waipawa, looked very stylish in a black taffetas printed in colours. Mrs N. Beatson looked well in a pretty green floral ninon, with long pointed skirt. A giant bow of green floral taffetas, ornamented one side ; white Arctic fur necklet and green satin shoes. Miss V. Curlett, Dannevirke, in a becoming powder-blue panne velvet model. Mrs Roy Scott wore black net over gold tissue. Mrs Henderson, in a pretty frock of pink silk and gold lace. Mrs S. Knight, Dannevirke, wore

an effective pink floral frock. Mrs Cowper, in a smart confection of black lace and georgette. Miss Allen, in a smartly fashioned dance frock of black georgette. Miss Joy McHardy, Waipawa, was an attractive figure in a pastel tint taffeta, with a short, moulded bodice, the skirt long and flared, and at the waist was a basque effect of tiny frills. Miss R. Scannel wore a two-tiered frock of black panne velvet. Miss Nairn's frock expressed the charm of black lace and fell in long, graceful lines. Miss P. McKay wore a sweet frock of pink taffetas, the skirt fully flared and appliqued with a deeper toned silk. Miss G. Hardy wore a sweet pastel tinted frock of accordion-pleated georgette and lace. Miss Connie Symes looked charming in a black French georgette, with long skirt falling in uneven lines. Her sister Jean looked dainty in black silk lace, falling in graceful lines. Miss M Donnelly wore a deep blue georgette frock, with long doublepointed skirt. Miss H. Chambers wore an effective dance frock of lemon taffetas, with a two-tiered skirt, with long back hem. Mrs Malcolm Brodie, Rissington, looked very charming in black lace, with bands of gold tissue ornamenting the bodice and skirt. Miss P. McKenzie looked dainty in a floral tissue bodice, the lower section of pink georgette falling in pointed effect. Miss Hildreth, in a pretty dance frock of gold lace over blue satin, Miss Joan Evans, Napier, looked handsome in coral-pink chiffon over crepe de chine, the skirt long and flared and the bodice studded with diamante. Miss Sybil Fowler, in a pretty blue floral ninon. Miss M. Small's pretty frock had a bodice of pink embossed chenille and long pointed skirt of rose-pink georgette. Miss Audrey Hobbs looked pretty in a dance frock of foam-green taffeta, made on modern lines, with high waist swathed with silk falling in a bow at the back. Miss Glenny looked sweet in a satin frock of faintest mauve, the skirt full with long back. Miss M. Gebbie wore a pale green taffetas, with full flared skirt, emboroidered, and a green bridge coat. Her sister, Miss Stella Gebbie, wore an effective red satin and velvet frock, the skirt bordered with gold lace. Miss Sybil Budd, in a dainty lemon georgette and chenille frock. Her sister Molly wore a dainty green georgette, with petal skirt. Miss S. Chaplin, in a pretty shellpink taffetas, bordered with silver lace. Miss Turner-Williams wore a deep red French crepe frock, with fully flared skirt. Miss K. Roulston looked pretty in pale lettuce-green taffetas, with short moulded bodice and very full, long skirt, vandyked ; green posy on her shoulder. Miss Nelson, in a dainty frock of black, fine lace over pink. Miss Gardiner, Gisborne, looked very winsome in a princess style of frock of foam-green silk lace, with long-at-the-back skirt, finished with a deep hem of chiffon velvet in the same colour, Miss Cornford, Napier, looked charming in a smartly fashioned frock of mysotis-blue taffetas. Miss Rena Reed, Havelock North, was picturesque in pale lettuce-green georgette. Mrs Norman, Christchurch, in adainty model of blaek floral georgette. Miss Rochfort wore a pretty deep red lace, cut on long, flowing lines. Miss Trotter, in a dainty powderblue taffetas. Miss Amy Roach was daintily frocked in black and pink floral, smartly cut, and bordered with pale pink georgette.

Miss G. Lyons, Greenhills, looked charming in green crepe de chine with long skirt falling in pointed effect, with bustle bow at back, and shoes to tone. Miss Ryan was smartly frocked in lemon taffetas with a giant bow at the back. Miss Wighton looked verv chic in a pretty frock in pink and green tones. Miss E. Trigg, in a pretty green floral ninon, Miss Lankovsky, in a soft black chiffon velvet model frock.

*!» *r* BATHROOM SHOWER ' Mrs Boshier was liostess at a bathroom- gift afternoon last Wednesday afc her home, Pakowhai road, for a bride-to-be, Miss. Jessie Robertson. Tlie party took the form of a garden party. Afternoon tea was served under the trees, which were screened nff,. and chairs and lounges arranged. The tables for tea were beautified with Autumn roses, and parlour waggons ivere brought into requisition for thecakes, etc. Music per medium of the gramophone was mnch enjoyed. - The afternoon hours were pleasantly whiled away with eompetitions, prizes being secured by Mrs A. Lowe, and the .Misses . Majrdon' (2).' , ' " ' . Mrs Boshier wore a nayy blue satin beaute frock with -fawn trimmings, Imd hat to t'one. - ' ' The guest of honour was ' daintily froeked in a green and heige jumper suit, the juinper being "of wool lace, A beige hat was" worli. The bride-to-be opened her numerous- parcels and manv useful and pretty gifts were revealed, for which- she thanked her friends. Another useful present to Miss Robertson was a hook in which each guest had written a i-ecipe and signed her narae. .Among tho-se present wero Mrs R, J, Cushi'ng, . daughtef of- the house, who wore a smart model frock of parchment georgette and lace, with ' hat to tone. Miss P. Boshier, a black and lemon Celanese silk froek, with black picture hat. Mrs Robertson, in a floral crepe de ehine, model in tones of green and black, aiid a fawn hat. Miss P. Robertson, in..a;navy blne crepe de chine, trimmed with' iemon ; hat to tone. a " . Mrs and the Misses. Mnrden, Mrs' and Mis$_Bea.ch,.Mrs and Miss Ixnve;. Mrs S." Holmes, 'Mrs Heaton, Mrs W.:Knowles. Mrs 3. Sutherland, Mrs J. Angus. Mrs- A. Hill, Mrs D.' Begley, and the Misses Bothenvav, Gibson, Gisborne,E . Wjlson. M. Godber, ECitshing, F, Webh, . F, Chesterrpan,

" I' ^ ^ \mmt .i wjopui m m irmgWWTi W THE AIR PAGEANT The popularity of aviation in Hawke's Bay was very marked on Saturday. Enthusiasts from all oyer the district motored to the aviation grounds at Longlands, and by early afternoon the parking paddock was lined with cars. Along the route to the grandstand and hangar there were numerous stalls for the sale of fruit, sweets, and soft drinks and games of chance. The weather was decidedly hot, and in this respect the Hawke's Bay and East Coast Aero Club were indeed fortunate. It was a thrilling sight to see all the planes up in the sky, looking like giant birds. The aviators gave the crowd plenty to see in novel stunts, and everyone was well satisfied. Captain T. White, the popular Hastings pilot, deserves great praise for his efforts on behalf of the Aero Club, and his courteous manner at all times to fliers and the public generally is well known. The aerodrome was surrounded all day with a crowd of admirers and budding aviators. With Captain White at the helm aviation in Hawke's Bay has gained in popularity, and the 'pageant will no doubt give a fresh impetus to the club. A special dais was arranged for the official party, which included the Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates, the Hon. J. G. and Mrs Cobbe, Mr H. M. Campbell and Mrs Campbell, Mr G. F. Roach (Mayor) and Mrs Roach and Sir Andrew Russell. Among those present at the pageant were Mrs J. G. Coates, wearing a beige georgette frock, handsomely trimmed lace and a coat in the same colour, with rows of tucks trimming the lower section, and a hat of straw and felt to tone. Mrs H. M. Campbell wore a smart navy and white patterned silk, trimmed with navy blue, with a narrow front panel of white ; navy blue Bangkok hat Miss. G. F. Roach wore a black embossed chenille, with fox fur, and baek hat.

Mrs J. G. Cobbe wore a black tailored costume, and black and white silk scarf ; black velvet hat, with ospreys. Mrs T. White wore a neatly tailoredcostume of brown tweed, trimmed with pockets and buttons, colourful scarf, and brown felt hat. Her sister, Miss Blair, of Auckland, wore a tailored costume in nut brown Donegal tweed, and a brown felt hat. Mrs T. O'Dowd, Mrs W. Richmond, Mrs J. S. McLeod and Miss McLeod, Mrs Graham (Olrig), Mrs Dasent, Mrs Field, Mrs .L. McKenzie and Miss McKenzie, Mrs G. Hardy and Miss Hardy, Mr and Mrs Mason Chambers, Mrs H, Coleman, Mr and Mrs Maurice Chambers, Mrs B. Chambers and Miss H. Chambers, Mr, Mrs and Miss G, Lyons, Mr and Mrs G. Maddison, Mr and Mrs W. Riddell, Mrs R. Munro and the Misses Munro, Miss Anderson (Kereru ) , Mrs Hutchinson (Gisborne), Dr. and Mrs R. Wright, Miss L, Jackson, Mrs and Miss Tait, Mrs E. Newbigin, Mrs N. Beatson, Mr and Mrs Masterson, Miss. Speedy, Mrs A, Aitken, Mr and Mrs H. von Dadelszen, Mr and Mrs. A, Stewart and Miss Stewart TiTree Point), Mr and Miss Armstrong, Mr and Mrs R. Stewart, Mrs and Miss Miller (Mangataroa), Dr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs L. C. Reid (Napier), Mr and Mrs Warren, Mr and Mrs C. Louisson (Napier), Miss O'Dowd, Mrs and Miss Jean Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs G. J. Buchanan (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs W. G. Bell, Mr and Mrs E. Knight (Dannevirke), Miss H. R. Hodge (Napier), Mr and Mrs Hanlon (Napier), Mr and Mrs K. Paynter. Mr and Mrs T, Morrin, Mr and Mrs A. O'Meara, Mr and Mrs Bridgeman, Mr and Mrs G. Beamish, Miss J. Beamish, Mr and Mrs Orr, Dr. and Mrs Clark ( Napier), Miss Loudoun (Napier), Mr and Mrs G. J. Buchanan (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Mr and Mrs Clarkson, Mrs and Miss Ritchie, Mrs G. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Bell. * * ^ FURS

. .. Extremely fascinating is Mrs L, V. Kala's display- of furs at her emporium, above the. Bank of New Zealand, Hsatings, to which a. cordial inyita•tion is exteuded to all the ladies of Hawke's Bay. . • . ■ * ' The beauty of the fni's will be your inspiration, and the- prices. your de light. _ , ... . It -is a.season of furs, and a wo- . nian's attractiveness is greatly en.hanced with . a fur - coat of full rich "skins, ,or a chnker, or throw-over oi selected pells. in beautiful- soft, and becoming colours.

Theii thej'e are the ready-to-w.ear fur collars and cuffs for _ trimming tweed coatg and cqstunies, a'nd with a set of thesa you will be surprised at the ease with which you can finish your qoat in a really smart style. A' very' eharmjng model . coat was built of broivn nutria, with a crush "cpllar and cuffs of skunk. ^ Very fascinating was a Russian blue •squirrel " coat,* wlrieh had -a 'shawl coh lar and cuffs patterned with a vandyked design; A -beautiful seal qoat, . handsomely h'ned, had a roll collar, Cuffs and border of a rich, glossy skunk. ,, . -Very handifome was- a- flank . mus-* ■qiinsh with a -"'fram'e-the-face" collar, and cuffs of South American skunk. vKxeremely lovely. was'.-a coat of musquash" with reyei;sed;.border.-. at-.vhem' and gathered collar and "cuffs. -. The fox'scarves were really beautiful finished witli -head ,7indvtails; the : liir. ing being -a featuie.- - • •• -.. ■ A _ throw-over of brown dyed squir rel in a beautiful shade of brown was featnred with a small head -in the centre of back, and the. ends finished with tails. : Another "necklet "was of Russian blue Vquirrel, with' head ornainent and tails. Then there are marten ehokers of real white Arctie .fur, -dyed in shades of beige and platinnm. Neeklets' large. and small with prices .' ,fo~ suit evefiv imrv. .