THE RACE BALL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 245, 10 July 1919, Page 2

THE RACE BALL

A VICTORY FESTIVAL In pre-war days tho Wellington Racing Club's ball was an event which was looked forward to with (ho greatest amount of interest by hundreds of people from tho Wellington and surrounding districts, and with the long abstinence from gaieties that has marked the past few veais it was a foregone conclusion that last night's ball, the first since the outbreak of war, should have been'anticipated with redoubled zest. It was a victory ball, and this fact was embodied in the decorations, which wero of an unusually brilliant and eil'ectivo nature throughout. It is estimated that over a thousand people must have been present. and the big chamber of the Town' ■Hall at the opening of the evening presented a most charming scene, with its beautifully-carried-ouli decorations and the rich and varied colours of the many, handsome frocks .which were worn. The ceiling of the main hall was entirely concealed from view by a close canopy of red and white streamers, alternating with ropes of lycopodium, starred with' crimson and white flowers and ropes of coloured electric lights, while emblematic of the peace which has yet to be celebrated throughout the worfd we white doves, some suspended from ropes of lycopodium and others nestling in the great sprays .of artificial blossom that decorated the 6tage. Double festoons of lycopodium blossoming with crimson flowers had been carried roundthe outside of the galleries and undnr* ncath, but quite free of them were festoons of crimson drapery which gave a very effective setting: to the different alcoves into which the space beneath, tho galleries had been converted. These had all been carpeted, furnished with Chesterfields and comfortable lounge chairs covered either with rose-pattorned chintz or else with blue and white or black and whito striped. chintz, with plenty of cushions, the wliolo harmonising and emphasising tho decorative scheme of the chamber.

The Concert Chamber had been turned into a supper room and' this, too, was decorated with festoons of. lyeopodium and flowers, with tho pillars of tho gallery ihidden with foliage and flowers ond the stago arranged with shrubs and 6mall trees on ono of which perched another white dove. Tho supper tables ,liad been arranged with scarlet camellias and white-narcissi, and on the central table wore arranged the club's trophies. '

The ball was opened with a fanfaro of instruments followed by the playing on the organ of the National Anthem, and subsequently "The Marseillaise," quite in keeping with a victory ball, and dancing afterwards followed in the usual wny. As already remarked many beautiful dresses were worn, and these, were largely with draped effects in brocade, georgetto or lace, and quite a number of them were fairly short in length, somewhat tight, and made with a. fishtail train. Biocaded effects wero extremely popular and were liamlsomo in effect. In the official set were: Miss Karcourt and the Hon.'A. Myers, Mrs. A. Myers and Mr. Skerrett, Mrs. Hall-Thompson and MV. Justico Ilcrdman, Miss Skerrett and Sir George Clifford, Mrs. Slcoman and Mr. V. Riddiford, Mrs. V. Riddiford and Captain Hall-Thompson, Miss Wilford and Colonel Slecman, Miss Gorrio (Auckland) and Mr. Abbott. A debutantes sot had also been formed, and naturally was' tho subject of much interest. Among tho debutantes,wero: Miss Alackersoy, Miss Lai Dutliie, Miss Dorothj; Galbraith. Miss Ida Duncan, Miss Morice. Miss Tully, Miss Daniel (Mastorton), Miss Miss Fulton, Miss Kirker, Miss G'cddis, Miss Morice, Miss 13. Matthews, Miss Levin, Miss Kccsing, Miss Chudleigh, Miss Cosh, Miss Ch.i (field, Miss Russell. Miss Hudson, all of whom were, of course, in white. ,

Miss Harcourt wore a frock of white charmouse, with a deep howler of black to the skirt, veiled with black kce, and fmishod with iridescent landing; Miss Myers was in black satin, with an overdress of black ttille patterned with deep blue embroideries; Mrs. jlull-Thompson was. in. white floral wtin, "'ithnn overdress of black lace and jet embroideries;' Miss Skerrett. soft black silk, the skirt inlet with whito tulle, with flounced effect, and tho bodice relieved with white tulin veiled- with black; Mrs. Sleoman, black charmeuse, veiled with tnllo; Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, steel; grey satin with winged sleeves of tulle, _ and the corsngo finished with steel beading; tlie panels of tho draped skirt wore also finished with tho samo steel embroideries; Miss Wilford was in whito entitt with lace overdress, and Miss'Gorrie (Auckland) was in black with panelled effects oil the skirt,of tulle. Others who wero present included Mrs, Elgar (Peatherston). who wore n striking gown of black satin, almost: completely covered with an oferdrcss of silver senninned net, the draped skirt being made with a narrowpointed train and tho corsago relieved with embroideries to match; Airs. George Hume (Featherston) was in violet chiffon' velvet, the panels of the skirt bordered with heavy fringe and tho bodice of white net and lace djiished with a deep swatlied bolt of violet; Mrs. Montgomery, maize georgette over satin of the same shade; Mrs. Arthur Young, gold satin with a deep belt and ends of blue; Mrs. W. Hnmo'(Featherston), black satin with an overdress of blue iridiscent sequins; Mrs. Mac Donald (Levin), black lace over whito satin, .made with a frilled skirt and worn with a deep belt of roso entin; Mrs. Pearce, rose satin,. with a deep swathed belt of a deeper shade of roso; ■Mrs. Diniock, a distinctive dress of floral brocade, in which shaded ' wallflower ton& were predominant, with sleeves of green georgette; Mrs. Morice, black satin with jet trimmings; Mrs. Firth, blue and gold brocade; Mrs. Arthur Duncan, •oyster coloured sarin, draped witI,'1,' gold embroidered lace; Mrs. Wall, palo'heliotropo georgotte, with blue embroideries o'ver white satin; Mrs. Richmond (Hastings), oyster coloured brocade, draped with gold lace; Miss A'Deane (Ilawko's Bay), palest pink georgette, droned over whito satin; Mrs. H. M. Gore, black and whito net over satin ; Mrs. Buchoh, white satin draped with black lace; Mrs. Play, black with gold lace: Mrs. C. Tringliam,' frock of cream and black lace, the skir' made with deep flounces and touches of blue on the corsage; Miss Adams, black and tulle; Mrs. . G. Didsburv, black satin with overdress of black s'equinned net; Jtrs. T. Young, black lace over whito.satin; .Mrs. .T, Peacock, black georgette over floral silk; Jtrs. Henderson, black satin, with panels of sold brocade; Mrs. Gporge Nathan, cherry brocade natterned with silver and draped: with black tulle; Miss Millnis, l.<Wlr charmeuse, draped with (rold lace; Miss Dirtsbuvy. creaiu net with pink ribbon and palest pink roses; Miss Alnckpiixio, flame coloured tulle over satin; Miss P. Kendall, white charmeuse; Miss Doughty, black satin, with panels and waisHHt of iridescent'blno senninned net; Mrs. Louisson (Christchurch), flame nolo"-?'! panne with winged.sleeves .of tulle; Mrs. R. Collins, black and tangerine, Hie bodice of the latter colour veiled with black fioquinnod .net; Miss Agnes Duncan, bine tulle over salin. of tho w" shade; Miss Mackorsey (debutante), silver tissuo trimmed with crystal embroideries and'fringe, a touch-of colour being given by palest pink roses; Mrs. Stott, floral brocade draped over paJest lemon chai'meusc; Miss Daniel (Ma-ster-ton), cream georgette over taffetas, with pink roses, and also carried her do-' butanUi's bouquet of cream and pink roses; Miss Beryl Earle, whito net over ninon, relieved with pink roses; Miss Gwen Russell (debutante), white charliicuso with overdress of ninon Over ;;harnieuse with silver trimming; Mrs. I'ytt-Jackson. black taffetas with over- ; dress of silver and black" lire. Brodie, i cherry brocade patterned with silver I draped ov-ir grey charmeuse and panelled ! with silver tissue; Miss B. Afyers, helio- [ tiono cliarmeuse; Miss D. Tripe, cherryI coloured charmeuse.; Miss Dora AVilson, j blue cliarr.iouse and georgette; Miss GnlI braith. white eharmeuso and georgette; i Mrs. J. Find'.ay, black satin; Mrs, Web- • ster. black crepe-de-chine; Mrs. GageI Williams, turquoiso bluo satin draped I with tulle of tho same shndo; Miss H. I Bulkley, palest pink with crystal- trimI ming; Mrs. G. Fulton, luck net over

cherry-coloured charmeuse; Mrs. Tripp, black lace; Miss Montgomery, lemon ninoii; MisS Brnudon, rose satin veiled with georgette; Jliss-Isaacs, pink satin with gold-embroidered bodice; lira, l'rendergast Knight, black • clinrmeuso with touches of whito and jot trimming) also Mrs. L. Meredith,- Mrs. Harrison, .Mrs. W. Burton (Featherston), Mrs. Ward, Mrs. J. Duthi'o, Mrs. Moss, Miss Wilbcrfoss, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Beadlo (Christchurch), Miss IWI-Thompson, Miss Litchfield, Mrs. and Miss 1 Hayward, Mrs. Hislop, Miss NcCson, Mrs. S. Miss M'Lellan, Miss Coull, Miss vera Pegg, Misses Mantell (ii, Jlrs. -iJills. Miss Scott, Airs. L. Meredith (Wairarapa), Mrs. Mackersey; Mrs. Uuulh ((Jarteriunj, Airs. Tully. 'l'lio music for .the dancing was provided by Mr. Woodwards orchestra, comprising twenty-Jive instruments, and in addition to the fox trots, one fteps, e.tc.,'",vas a schottische with music played by tlie Wellington pipers, wlio made a most impressive entry into the chamber, round which they marched before playing the music for the dancing. Ineir contribution to tho programme was received witli much applause. Even their in ttsic was not proof against the fox trot, lor n few. adventurous couples were to be seen fox-trotting to the pipers' strains. The (loral dt-.'orations ur tho Town Hall were carried out most effectively by Mr. Waugh of tho liutl, and Scoullai-'s were responsible for all else, including the furnishing, draping, etc.. Tho supper was in charge of the Wellington Club's chef. , 1

Tho Women's' National Reserve asks all wives who desire : to takc e part in the Peace celebration procession to givo in their- names ami addresses and number of children to the secretary, 157 Featherston Street, National Eeserve office, on or before Monday, July 11. Lorries Will be provided.

The Women's National Reserve asks all mothers of soldiers to send their names and addresses to 157 Featherston Street, Eeserve Office, on or before July 11, if thev desire to take part in the Peace celebration procession.

Tho monthly meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Council was held at Taranaki Street on Monday. Mrs. Gill was in the chair. Tho usual business was transacted. Mrs. Adams's resignation was accepted with much regret by the council, and a vote of- thanks passed to her for her work in connection with the recent. street sale.

The monthly committee meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John was held on Monday afternoon tit the residence of Mrs. W. H. 'S. Moorhotise. There -lyero present: Mesdames Moorhouse, (presiding), Corridaii. Gibbons and .Pearson, and Aliases Robieson, Maeandrew and Rowley (hon. secretary). The report of the nurses showed that 18 patients were registered during tho month. 13 were discharged, one was admitted to tho hospital, one died, and eighteen remain on tho register. During the month the nurses visited 240 patients in their own homes, and treated 78 at the office of tho guild (in Ghuznce Street). Gifts of'clothing, old linen,, soun. milk puddings, and cakes were gratefully received from the- following:—Mesdames Moorhouse, Corrigan, and Balfout. nine .anonymous donors, and the Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary. The nurses would be very glad of gifts of old linen or cotton material for bandages, dressing wounds, etc.

Another large danco has been arrange! for the end of this month, being the staff ball of tho Public Trust Office. It will tako place at tho Town Hall, and tlm- chapero'rics will' bo MeSdames Russell-, Triggs; ißon'oldson, Mac Donald, and' 'Miss Barnott. The' coipiittee- includes Mrs. 'Mnstfjrsi - Misses •••Proutinff, .McDonnell, Beamish, ■ Israeli. Messrs. •Douglas, Scott, Tattlej Goyder,' Barr, Dai ton, Mulholland, and M'Donald. Q; M'lnerney and D. M'Donald are the joint, secretaries of the ball.

Advico has been received that Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Booth are returning in the Briton, which' is due to arrive at Wellington about July 31. Mr. Booth has boon in tho Motor Patrol Service on the British const for over two- years. Mies G. Moncrieff, Salamanca Road, is louring by steamer for Auckland, on a visit to friends in that pity. THE JELLICOE BALL ADMIRAL ACCEPTS MAYOR'S ' INVITATION. Recently tho Alayor (Mr. J, P., Luke), on behalf of the. Citizens' Committee, cabled Lord Jcllicoo 'formally inviting liim and Lady . Jelliuoe to attend a ball proposed to bo given in Ihe Town Hull in their honour on a date to be arranged. ' Yesterday Mr. Luke received'the'following reply:— "Honoured by invitation of citizens to ball, and am pleased to accept tentatively. ; Will communicate further when arrangements for visit are settled.—' (Sgd.) Jellicoe." FALLING, HAIR—A complete course of treatment in falling hair. cumdrutY. and premature greyness consists usually of five treatments. Included are land, vibro, and electrical massage; clipping and singeing, and a lesson in aairdresslng. Fee for complete course, including preparations,. One Guinea,—Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay. Further to Milsom's Hair Tonic j Special. It's delightful use restores the i hair rapidly to quantity and quality. Prevents hair falling within a week,' and immediately sets up new grow.tli; 55., posted anywhere. Face Powder, all shades, unequalled ill purity and fragrance, 3s. Miss Milsom, Hair and Faco Specialist, 94 Willis Street; 'Phono 814 -Advti • " An Aid to Beauty awaits you free by visiting Mrs. Hiillen and availing your- , solf of Rusina (lieg.)i trial treatment. ! This proves that it is the safest method of destroying Superfluous Hair. Its unrivalled points are—removal of hair ami destruction of roots, without pain, and a skin like-velvet. Ladies with tho most delicate skin should not hesitate. One , treatment will prove all that is neces- j sary. Toilet Rooms, 3a Couvtenay Place, j 'Phone 1047.—Advt. . j ' . ! To-day will bo shopping day for lady : visitors to Wellington, and an opportun- , ity should be taken to inspect tho chic • ladies' year now showing at Herb. ' Price's, 54-50 Willis Street.—Atlvt. j The "Sports" suit is .the great favour- ' ito for boys. See our well-mado, good quality Tweeds at. 325.- Gd. to 50s. Geo Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Streot.—Advt, Ladies.-—All tho latest. and wanted shades in Stetson Velour Hats are obtainable at Herb. Price's. Milanese and Lilv of Franco Silk Hosiery; in all shades slocked. 54-5G Willis. Street.--Advt. . ! Miss Samson; will show an unusual : variety of distinctive stylos in spring millinery for race week at her new n.il- - linery salon, Colonial Mutufct Buildings, ; opposite tho Bank of .New Zeaiaud.—Adv.l. Race week attractions are varied .in ladies' wear at the well:known fashion , storo of Herb Price, 51-56 Willis Street.— Advt. | The Spirit of Peace is best expressed ' with flowers. Our bunches and bouquets .of Violets epitomise tho spirit of to-day. : Miss Hurray, Vice-Regal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington,—Advt. Race visitors to Wellington should not fail to see tho magnificent White Fox Tango Necklots ana Muffs on tliow at Coleman's, Ladies' Tailor and Furrier, 234 Lambton Quay. They aro all exceptionally large skins and are pure white. Prices from 29 guineas.—Advt.

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