WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 284, 27 August 1919, Page 5

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(Continued from Pace 4) CITIZENS' BALL IN THE TOWN HALL A BKILMAN* SUCCESS. The citizens' ball, which wae held in the Town Hall last evening in honour of the visit to Wellington of Admiral Viscount Jellicoe, Viscountess Jellicoe, and officers of H.M.S. New Zealand, was k very interesting and brilliant event. A great many people were present, and the charming colours of many of the dresses which were worn, the blue and gold of the naval visitors' uniforms, and the

scarlet worn by several of the military officers present made the scene unusually vivid in effect: It was heightened, too, by the colour scheme of the decorations,' which were carried out in red, blue and white in honour of the occasion. Over the central gasolier, in tho main hallj was a square-shaped centrepiece, from which fell red, blue and white

strands to the gallery, the seats of which they enclosed to a depth of two rows from the front rail nil round. A high red-covered screen at their back made the seats still more secluded, and as they were fronted with high aTchways, festooned with trails of lycopodium starred with pale pink, yellow and blue flowers, the galleries were an extremely decorative part of the arrangements. On tho outsido of them, against a black background, were fe3toons of the red, blue and white drapery, and interspersed between them were white floral lifebuoys and nale green anchors. From small red-covered archways were suspended silver baskets filled with birch folinffe and tangerine, coloured roses. The contrepiece above i the gasolier was festooned with ropes of eryptonieria, intertwined with scarlet roses, and from the four corners fell to the outside of the jjallery festoons of lycopodium and flowers. All the pillars in the hall had been enclosed with a' trelliswork covered with lycopodium, and pink, yellow, and white flowers, and tho space underneath the gallery had been divided into alcoves, carpeted and furnished with artistically covered lounges, chesterfields, and armchairs, the front of each alcove havmft been partly screened with net curtains. Bowls of birch foliage and flowers stood on tall stands m these alcoves and mirrors at the 'back added to the general decorative effect. Tie stage, over which was erected a largo arch, was. massed with shrubs, lit with coloured electric lights, and in. the background was a Maori meeting-house flanked with tree ferns, giving a. touch characteristic of this country. The vestibule and tho staircases had been very charmingly arranged with birch and lingo quantities of artificial Japanese cherry blo«som. At Hie foot of tlie staircase wns an arch of lycopodium and flowers lit with shaded electric lights, and again lit ihc top was another arch of the same design, the whole effect, with the avenues of birch and blossom that flimkea the staircases, being most effective. Sup' pev was set in the Concert Chamber, which had been lightly but very prettily decorated with ropes of lyconodium, and tho sides of tho room with bill young trees of birch, and cherry blossom, the sta-,'o also being mossed • with foliage. \ll the tobies were decorated with spring flowers and birch, and the stand in tho centre of the room with purple strands, and Ted, blue, and white ribbon. Close upon 9 o'clock 'Lheir laceUenci.'s the Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool, with Admiral Vifcpunt JeUicoe and Viscountess Jellicoe, arrived, and were received by the Mayor and Mayoress, on behalf of the citizens, Mr. aud Miss Harcourt representing the Navy League, and Mr. Barry Xeoswg, chairman of the Citizens' Executive Committee, and escorted into the hall, flic official set was immediately formed..' His Excellency dancing with the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Lukes Hw Bsoolleiicy wit.i the Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M.G.j Admiral Jellicoe with Mrs. Massey; .lie Hon. W. F. Massey with VβcounteEs Jellicoe; Sir Joseph .Ward wi'h ■ Mrs. Arthur Myers; Commodore Dreyor ■■with Miss Eflbin; General Sir Alfred Eobin with Lady Stout, mid Captain . Paymaster bhare with Lady Findlay. Her Excellency the Countess .of Liverpool wore a gown ot blue and gold brocade, the skirt slightly draped and candit at the.back with a chou'of gold. She also wore the ribbon and star of Dame Commander.of taa <Jrder of the British Empire, and a diamond tiara as well as a diamond necklace. Viscountess Jellicoo wae in a dress of soft Mack satin made with a panelled train lined-.with silver brocade. The wide winged sleeves were of silver lace, and her "ornaments were a diamond necklace and a diamond tiara. Mrs. Massey was in black satin with touches of gold; Lady Stout wore a dress of soft tones of mauve over grey; Mrs. Luke was in green satin draped with black net; Lady Findlny, in black satin with semiinned overdress and touch of blue, in the cor- '/. ■-.- Mrs. A. Myers, in black and eold '■!■'.' f draped over black lace, aud Miss y.-i. '■ in palest green satin with over"cu. ' of scquihned net.

An.ong others who were present were Mrs. li\n Duncan, who was wearing black eiitin with h draped overdress of jet embroidered net; JTrs. Hosking, gold tissue rivitli loose nWins; overdress of dark green net; Mrs. Elgav, black satin with panelled effects of liinon; Mrs. D. W. Dnthifi. black satin with jet trimming; Mrs. Vf. Barton, black satin with corBfise'of sold embroidered lace; Miss Hnrcourt, black channeuse, inlet with white and veiled with lace; i\[rs. G. Hume, amethyst velvet and sold lnce; Mrs. ])y----mock, black net, with bolero bodice ortseil with crystal trimming; Mrs. Hodeon, black net; Mrs. C. Bie.hfydson, tilack satin with ornrdress of jot embroidered net; Mrs. C. Earle, soft black satin trimmed with ninon; Mrs. ,T. Darlinir, ftrev'satin and ninon; Jfrs. Vivian Bjddiford, palest pink satin with touches of bine; Mrs. Gage-AVilliams, apricot satin draped over white tulle; Mrs, H. M. Gore, dark red satin with overdress (if black lace; Miss Boyle (Christchurch), black satin, with touches of bright blue; Miss Thomas (Chrietchurch), gold floral brocade; Mrs. P. Blundell, emerald green satin and gold lace; Mra. Guy Powles, black satin and lace; Miss Ma6sey, while satin and draped overdress of liinon; Mrs. Arthur Young, gold tissuo with sleeves of gold lace; Mrs. Guy Didsbuiy, black charmeuse draped trith tsuquinned net; Mrs. J. Brodie, cherry and. gold brocade, draped over grey charmouse; Miss Rich '(Christchurch), black satin; -Mrs. Howden; grey charmouse and ninon; Mrs. Briston , , black satin with touches of white; Miss Didsbury, cherrycoloured charmeuse, draped with black tulle; Mrs. Shand, black velvet and laue; Mrs. l)yer, black satin, draped with jet embroidered net; Miss' V. Gore, drilled frock of white ninon; Miss Boryl Earle, cream net, made with tiny frills, threaded with silver; Miss Kecsing, white net, trimmed with silver and cluster of pink roses; Miss t'aselbcrg (Masterton), butter-oup-coloured frock; Miss Dyer, white satin, draped with ninon; Mrs. J. Harper, red flora] silk; Miss M. Mackereey, white satin; Mrs. Howard Booth (Cartorton), white satin and ninon; Miss Barton, jmlo plue ninon over satin, and her sister, white ninon with silver trimming; Miss Eis-Trott, block satin with wide swathed waist-belt of floral silk; lire. D. Peacock,, emerald green, satin, draped over white; !Hs9 Bell, pink ninon over grey tissue; Mrs. S. Harcourt, blue and gold brocade; Mrs. B. Wilson, oniwald green satin; Mrs. Marshbanks, black satin and laco; Mrs. Stotfc, green charmeuse with pointed overdress of lace,' Miss Stott, white satin with side-.panels of■ black tulle; Mrs. Guy Fulton, black net; Miss Myers palo apricot cropo do ohene; Hiss Hosking, black chnrmeuse and ninon; Mrs. C. gold tissue, with, overdress of lace; also Miss Marchbanks, Mrs. and Miss Juieiili, Miss Millais, Miss Mackenzie, Miss Davidson, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Georgo Nathan, Mrs. Hope-Lowis, Jliss Halse, Mrs. Rhodes, Miss lnnis, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Cameron, Mis.i IJrniuiou, Mrs. Larnach, Mrs. Bidwill, and many ethers.

Ono of the events of the evening was the inarch into the hall of the Wellington Pipe Band, who afterwards played a most inspiriting schottische. The floral decorations for the ball Inst night were carried out by Mr. Waugh, of tho Hull, with admirable success, and Scoullar's were responsible for the furnishing and for all draped effects. About £10 people were present at the ball, including a number of officers from H.M.S. Now Zealand. Altogether the ball was an excellent success in every way.

Customs and Marine Ball, Tho staffs of the Customs and Marine Departments held their annual ball at St. Peter's Hall last evening. The committee responsible for the arrangements, Messrs. Ginger, Clulee, Lawrence, Cotterill, Nicol, Hnlliday, Woods, Woodhan. aud lurkpatrick (lion, sec), had seen to it that the hall was tastefully decorated and everything possible, done to ensure the comfort of the guests. The chape.rones for tho evening were Meadames. W. B. Montgomery, G. Allport, and G. Craig. Altogether there were about 120 coupjes present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all.

During the supper interval at. the citizens' ball in the Town Hall last evening the toasts of His Majesty tho King, the Navy, and His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, proposed 'by the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), were honoured with much enthusiasm. A presentation was also made, ou behalf of the Windsor Manufacturing Company, by Mrs. Luke to the Countess of Liverpool and to Viscountess Jellicoe of a casket each, of New Zealand inlaid ■woods, mounted with a silver kiwi, wid eontainiujr layers of chocolates. Admiral Jdlieo?, on behalf of the recipient-:, thanked tho donors for their gift, which woul'l be an interesting memento of their stay in New Zealand. The caskets were beautifully made of some of the finest of New Zealand woods.

A well-attended rally of the Hutt and Petono brunch of the No-License League was held in Jones's Hall, Sydney Street, Petohfi, on Monday evening. The ?ev. I'. J. Marshall occupied tho chair. Ihiring tho evening addresses were given by the Rev. 0. Blair and Mr. Hughes. Tho following contributed to the programme: —Misses Cotton, Davis, and Godber (Bougs); Messrs. Chamberlain and Daniels (recitations); Mm. Lowe and Miss Hazel AslVby (pianoforte solos). A vote of thanks, propossd by Mr. X Piper and seconded by Mrs. Piper, for those who had contributed to the programme was carried unanimously.